Festivals, Feasts & Fairs

ANAHEIM--If you’re planning to spruce up your dwelling, check out the 1995 Southern California Home and Garden Show, through Aug. 27 at the Anaheim Convention Center. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. today and next Sunday; noon-8 p.m. Monday-Friday; 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturday. 800 W. Katella Ave. $6.50, general; $5, 55 and over; $3, kids 8-14; free for those 7 and under. (714) 978-8888.

SAN FRANCISCO--”The Secret Garden” is the theme of the 56th annual San Francisco County Fair Flower Show, Aug. 25-27, in the County Fair Building at Golden Gate Park. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday-Saturday; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday. $5, general; $3, people with disabilities and seniors; free for kids 12 and under. (415) 507-0142.

CORNING--A full slate of activities awaits at the Corning Olive City Festival, Aug. 24-27. Many events are Saturday in Woodson City Park and Sunday in Northside Park, beginning both days at 9 a.m. A parade is 6 p.m. Friday; a street dance is 9 p.m. Saturday. (916) 824-5550.

SANTA BARBARA--Experience Mother Nature’s after-dark sights and sounds at “The Great Garden Nature Night,” 6:30-9:30 p.m. Aug. 26 at the Santa Barbara Botanic Garden. After a light supper, walk with botanists and educators and search for nocturnal animals. Also, look at stars and planets through telescopes with an astronomer. $20 per person, $50 for family ($15 and $35 for garden members). Preregistration required. 1212 Mission Canyon Road. (805) 682-4726, Ext. 102.

NOVATO--The revelry, culture and spirit of 16th-Century England springs to life at the Renaissance Pleasure Faire at Black Point. The fair is 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturdays-Sundays (and Monday, Sept. 4), Aug. 26-Oct. 1. $17.50, general; $14.50, college students, military and seniors; $7.50, kids 5-11; free for kids 4 and under. On California 37, one mile east of U.S. 101. (800) 52-FAIRE.