BIG BEAR LAKE--A stein-full of festivities awaits...

BIG BEAR LAKE--A stein-full of festivities awaits at the 26th annual Big Bear Lake Oktoberfest, every weekend through Oct. 27. Featured: Oom Pah Pah bands, polka dancing, yodeling contests, log-sawing competitions, carnival and craft booths, and German fare. Noon-midnight Saturdays; noon-6 p.m. Sundays in the Big Bear Lake Convention Center, California 18 at Division. General admission: $6, Saturday; $3, Sunday. Children 3-12: $2, Saturday; free on Sunday. Free for all under 3. (800) 4-BIG-BEAR.

TEMECULA--Your name is “Mud” at the Great Temecula Tractor Races, Oct. 4-6. Tractor races through a mud bog, mud volleyball and tug of war will be highlights. At the Temecula show grounds on Diaz Road. 2-5 p.m. Friday (Casino Night starts at 7 p.m.); 9 a.m.-midnight, Saturday; 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday. Free admission on Friday ($15 for Casino Night). Saturday admission: $10, general; $5, children 7-12. Sunday admission: $8, general; $5, children 7-12. (909) 676-4718.

HOPLAND--Celebrate the autumn bounty at the Hopland Harvest Festival, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 5-6. The free event, held at the Fetzer Vineyards Tasting Room and Visitor Center and around town, features wine and beer tastings, walking tours of historic downtown Hopland, grape stomps, an art show and area cuisine. (800) 846-8637, Ext. 505.

MORRO BAY--A working waterfront pays tribute to its riches at the 15th annual Morro Bay Harbor Festival, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Oct. 5-6 on the Embarcadero. Offerings include: The California Seafood Faire, Central Coast wine tasting; a Maritime Heritage Pavilion; seven stages of diverse, live entertainment; fine arts; arts and crafts; and more. $5, general; free for those under 12. (800) 366-6043.

SAN FRANCISCO--A sparkling selection of crystals, minerals and jewelry will be showcased Oct. 5-6 at the Great San Francisco Crystal Fair in Building A at Ft. Mason Center. Exhibitors and gemstone experts will be on hand 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday. $4, general; free for children under 12. (415) 383-7837.

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