Festivals, Feasts & Fairs

SAN DIEGO--Southwestern and Native American culture fill the courtyard of Bazaar del Mundo during the eighth annual Santa Fe Market, March 29-31. Arts, crafts, demonstrations and food are featured at the celebration, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Friday-Saturday; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday. Free. In Old Town San Diego State Historic Park. (619) 296-3161.

CALICO--This silver mining ghost town is the setting for the Pitchin’, Cookin’ and Spittin’ Hullabaloo, March 29-31. All-day activities take place throughout the town, off Interstate 15 just north of Barstow. Events include: horseshoe pitching, storytelling, historic tours and a Saturday night country dance. $6, general; $4, kids 6-15; free for those 5 and under. (800) TO-CALICO.

SAN CLEMENTE--The San Clemente Arts and Crafts Show and Farmers’ Market will be in the Easter spirit on March 31. Easter goodies are on hand, in addition to a variety of handmade wares and fresh produce. The fair is 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; the farmers market is 9 a.m.-2 p.m. In the 100 and 200 blocks of Avenida Del Mar. (714) 492-1900.

SANTA BARBARA--Poppies, monkey flowers and other native blooms are the centerpiece at the Wildflower Festival and Spring Plant and Book Sale, April 13 at the Santa Barbara Botanic Garden. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. (The sale begins at 9.) Free shuttle service available; follow signs. $3, general; $2, seniors and teenagers; $1, kids 5-12; free for those under 5 and garden members. 1212 Mission Canyon Road. (805) 682-4726.

SAN LUIS OBISPO--Another celebration of nature awaits at the fifth annual Garden Festival, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. April 13-14. At the event, the Friends of the San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden will unveil plans for a permanent botanical garden. Other highlights include demonstrations, food, kids’ activities and music. The festival is held in El Chorro Regional Park on California 1 between San Luis Obispo and Morro Bay. $2, general; $1, kids 6-12; free for those under 6. (805) 781-2777.

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