Festivals, Feasts & Fairs

LANCASTER-- The seventh annual California Poppy Festival on April 18-19 will include tours of the California Poppy Reserve, arts and crafts vendors, food booths, wildflower artwork, music, a children’s carnival and a flower and garden market. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Lancaster City Park. Admission $4, children ages 6-12 and seniors 62 and over $2, children 5 and under free. Parking $2. (805) 723-6077.

RED BLUFF-- The 77th annual Red Bluff Round-Up--April 17-19--is one of the West’s largest rodeos with a roundup parade April 18 at 10 a.m., western contests and dances, antique shows, a chili cook-off, bareback competitions and wild horse races, pro saddle bronc riding, bull riding, steer wrestling and team roping. Rodeo start times: 4:30 p.m. April 17, 1:30 p.m. April 18-19. Seats $6-$13. (530) 527-1000.

DUNSMUIR--Celebrate the opening day of trout season at the Dunsmuir River Festival, April 24-26, with speakers, slide shows, angling clinics, art shows, river ecology displays and walks, fly-tying clinics, entertainment and more. Free. (530) 235-2012.

TEMECULA--A kaleidoscope of colorful hot-air balloons will take to the skies during the Temecula Balloon and Wine Festival, April 24-26, which also includes wine tastings, a French country food market, music, arts and crafts and children’s entertainment. Balloon glow, April 24, 4-9 p.m., $10 per carload. Festival hours 6 a.m.-9 p.m. April 25, 6 a.m.-5 p.m. April 26. Admission $15 for adults on April 25, $13 on April 26. Children ages 7-12 $5 daily, children 6 and under free. (909) 676-6713.

SAN LUIS OBISPO--Mama Mia! The seventh annual I Madonnari Italian Street Painting Festival, April 25-26, will cover the streets with vibrant works of art in the Italian style dating back to the 16th century. The festival also includes live music, an Italian market and children’s activities. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. both days. Mission Plaza, downtown. Free. (805) 781-2777.

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