Festivals, Feasts & Fairs

MORONGO VALLEY--A peek into the past and the “Smallest Parade in the World” are among activities at the 50th anniversary celebration of Fiesta Days, Friday-Aug. 31. Friday will feature a presentation on the city’s history. The parade, at 10 a.m. Saturday, will be three blocks long. There will also be arts, crafts and food booths; entertainment; volleyball and horseshoe games. Free. 5 p.m.-midnight Friday, 7 a.m.-midnight Saturday and 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Aug. 31 at Covington Park, Vale Street and Park Avenue. (760) 363-7101.

OXNARD--The city’s annual salute to the sea, Maritime Days, includes various events through Sept. 28. An upcoming highlight is Classics by the Sea. Pre-World War II powerboats will be displayed dockside noon-4 p.m. Saturday and Aug. 31 at Peninsula Park, 3600 Peninsula Road. At 10 a.m. Aug. 31, the boats will parade in Channel Islands Harbor. Admission is free. (805) 985-4852.

MORRO BAY--If the words odontoglossums and phalaenopsis mean anything to you, a trip to the third annual International Orchid Show and Sale may be in order. Free admission. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday-Sept. 1 at the Community Center, 1001 Kennedy Way. (805) 772-4467.

MADERA--Birds, bikes and activities for tykes will be featured at the Madera District Fair. Concerts, a puppet show, carnival, hypnotist, bicycle stunt show and exotic bird shows are among highlights. $6 adults, $3 children 6-12, 5 and under free. 3-11 p.m. Sept. 4 and 5, noon-11 p.m. Sept. 6, and noon-10 p.m. Sept. 7 at Madera District Fairgrounds, 1850 W. Cleveland Ave. (209) 674-8511.

SACRAMENTO--A Sept. 9 birthday bash is planned on the state Capitol steps to mark California’s 147th year. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at 10th and L streets. Free. (916) 324-0319.

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