Festivals, Feasts & Fairs

CARMEL--Works in a wide variety of media are showcased at the Carmel Art Festival, May 16-19. The event is held in more than 30 venues in the village of Carmel-by-the-Sea. Special events include demonstrations, receptions and the Carmel Art Walk. 6-9 p.m. Thursday; 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Friday-Saturday; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday. Free. (800) 550-4333.

GLEN ELLEN--The Grainaissance Faire, a celebration of the renaissance of craft breads and beers, is May 17-19. Featured: “Salute to the Yeast,” with beer and bread tastings and other gourmet foods, a beer label exhibit, live entertainment and more, noon-5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday in Jack London State Park ($35 at the gate; $25 in advance). A symposium on craft brewing and bread baking is 9 a.m.-noon Saturday-Sunday, and a banquet is held at 7 p.m. Saturday. For tickets and information: (707) 938-1133.

PASO ROBLES--This community salutes its wineries at the Paso Robles Wine Festival, noon-5 p.m. May 18-19 in downtown’s City Park. Featured are more than 30 wineries, food booths, live music and a silent auction. $20 for a glass and eight tasting tickets. Other festival events include a golf tournament Friday, winemaker dinners Thursday-Saturday and special events at the wineries throughout the weekend. (805) 238-0506.

TIBURON--There is more to be tasted at Tiburon’s 12th annual Wine Festival, 1-4:30 p.m. May 19. Wines from 60 California wineries, food and live music are offered at the event at Point Tiburon Plaza, next to the Tiburon waterfront. $20 at the festival; $15 in advance. Information on the event and ferry/festival packages: (415) 435-5633.

SANTA BARBARA--Pavement street squares come alive with chalk paintings at the I Madonnari Italian Street Painting Festival, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. May 25-27 at the Santa Barbara Mission. In addition to about 200 works of art, an Italian market is featured, with live music, Italian food and more. At Los Olivos and Laguna streets. Free. (805) 569-3873.

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