Festivals, Feasts & Fairs

DEVORE--Music, food, crafts and jousting fills Glen Helen Regional Park for the 34th annual Renaissance Pleasure Faire, themed “Pirates and Privateers,” April 20-June 16. Renaissance revelry is 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturdays, Sundays and Memorial Day Monday in the park, at the northern junction of Interstates 15 and 215. $17.50, general ($15 in advance); $14.50, juniors 12-16 and seniors; and $7.50, kids ($6.50 in advance). (800) 52-FAIRE.

PETALUMA--Celebrate Petaluma’s dairy and poultry history at the 15th annual Butter and Egg Days Parade April 27 at noon in the historic downtown area. Related festivities are before and after the parade in Center Park, Putnam Plaza and other nearby venues. Stay another day for the Petaluma Outdoor Antique Faire, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. April 28 on Kentucky and 4th streets. More than 215 booths featured. (707) 762-2785.

SAN FRANCISCO--The art of outdoor and indoor home design is showcased at “Window on the Garden,” the 1996 San Francisco Landscape Garden Show, April 24-28. Exhibits, speakers, a garden marketplace and more are 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday; 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Friday-Saturday. $10, general; free for those under 12. In the Pavilions at Fort Mason Center. (415) 750-5108.

STOCKTON--A favorite green vegetable is the guest of honor at the Stockton Asparagus Festival April 26-28 in Oak Grove Regional Park. Asparagus is incorporated into various delicacies, from ice cream to salsa on Asparagus Alley. In addition, the festival offers arts and crafts, a wine and microbrew pavilion, a classic car show and live entertainment. 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Friday; 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. At Interstate 5 and 8-Mile Road. $6, general; $3, kids 5-12 and seniors; free for those 4 and under. (209) 466-6674.

SAN LUIS OBISPO--The I Madonnari Italian Street Painting Festival is 11 a.m.-6 p.m. April 27-28 in the courtyard of the Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa (at Broad and Monterey streets) and adjacent streets. About 200 pavement squares become canvases for local artists. In addition, there will be live music and an Italian market. Free. (805) 781-2777.

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