Festivals, Feasts & Fairs

SAN DIEGO--Rich colors, designs and flavors fill Bazaar del Mundo at the eighth annual Santa Fe Market and Southwest Festival, April 7-9. Arts and crafts, food and culture from the Southwest are showcased 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. In Old Town San Diego State Historic Park. Free. (619) 296-3161.

SANTA BARBARA--Kids will learn about nature while sleuthing for treats at the Spring Eggstravaganza: Egg and Nature Treasure Hunt, April 15 at the Santa Barbara Botanic Garden. Nature-related clues lead participants to the eggs in hunts at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. $10 per child ($8 for members); $22 per family (with up to 6 children). 1212 Mission Canyon Road. (805) 682-4726, Ext. 102.

SAN LUIS OBISPO--The 55th La Fiesta celebration of local heritage, April 19-23, kicks off with festivities, featuring food, music and the burning of Zozobra (Old Man Gloom) at 5 p.m. April 19 at the Elks Lodge. La Fiesta and the weekly farmer’s market combine for entertainment, art and fun, 6-9 p.m. April 20 on Higuera Street. La Fiesta parade is 10 a.m. April 22 on Higuera Street; and El Mercado de La Fiesta brings arts and crafts, food and more to Mission Plaza over the weekend. (805) 781-2777.

NORCO--The spirit and adventure of the Old West comes alive at Colt’s 14th annual End of Trail Cowboy Shoot Out and Wild West Jubilee, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. April 20-23. Featured: A Wild West show, the World Championship of Cowboy Action Shooting and historical re-enactments. In the Prado Dam Recreation Area. $9, per day; free for kids 12 and under. (714) 998-0209.

STOCKTON--The annual Stockton Asparagus Festival, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. April 21-23, features asparagus delicacies and cooking demonstrations. Also offered: arts and crafts, entertainment, wine tasting, a classic car show and FamilyLand. $6, general; $3, kids 12 and under and seniors. In Oak Grove Regional Park. (800) 350-1987.