Festivals, Feasts & Fairs

SACRAMENTO--The 145th California State Fair continues through Sept. 4 with more than 50 theme-park rides, gold panning, livestock exhibits, a petting farm, a replica of a Gold Rush-era town, horse racing, concerts by Metallica (Sept. 1), LeAnn Rimes and Bryan White (Sept. 4), and more. Mondays-Thursdays, 10 a.m.-10 p.m.; Fridays-Sundays, 10 a.m.-midnight. Midway hours may vary. Cal Expo, 1600 Exposition Blvd. $7, $5 seniors, $4 children ages 5-12, free for children 4 and under. (916) 263-FAIR.

BODEGA BAY--The annual Seafood, Art & Wine Festival next weekend, Aug. 29-30, serves up gourmet fish goodies; local wines and beers; a juried art show; and horseback and hay-wagon tours of the Chanslor Ranch. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday. Chanslor Ranch, one mile north of Bodega Bay on California 1. $5, $4 seniors, free for children under 12. (707) 824-8404.

FREMONT--Plan to arrive in the wee hours to fend off the other serious collectors at the 34th annual Niles Antique Faire & Flea Market next Sunday, Aug. 30. More than 400 vendors will display their wares. 4 a.m.-4 p.m. Main Street, historic Niles district. Free. (510) 742-9868.

SAN FRANCISCO--One of the premier annual events in Scottsdale, Ariz.--the Celebration of Fine Art--is coming to San Francisco, Aug. 29-Nov. 1. More than 80 artists will show their work and demonstrate their crafts. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. daily. Pier 30-32 on the Embarcadero. $6.50, $5.50 seniors and military, free for children under 12. (415) 788-0185.

GREENFIELD--With broccoli margaritas, broccoli ice cream, broccoli soup, pizza and tempura, the 14th annual Broccoli Festival, Sept. 5-6, would be a nightmare for former President George Bush. The festival also offers a carnival, live music, children’s activities and more. 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Sept. 5 and 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sept. 6. Oak Park. $4, $2 seniors and students 17 and under, free for children under 5. (408) 674-5240.

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