Festivals, Feasts & Fairs

SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO--Fragrant flowers, ornaments, fruits and plants take center stage for the Flower and Garden Show next weekend, June 13-14. There will also be related lectures and demonstrations. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. both days. Corner of Camino Capistrano and Ortega Highway. $5; seniors and children under 12, $4. (949) 248-2047.

DEL MAR--One of San Diego County’s largest events, the Del Mar Fair, salutes California’s sesquicentennial June 16-July 5 with more than 80,000 exhibits, livestock displays, garden shows, rides and concerts that include the Four Tops (June 24); Patti LaBelle (June 26); Van Halen (July 3); and Wynona with Michael Bolton (July 4). Fairgrounds open 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Sunday-Thursday, 10 a.m.-11 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Del Mar Fairgrounds. $8, $3 children ages 6-12, $5 seniors 62 and over. (619) 755-1161.

DUNSMUIR--Railroad Days, held June 19-21 at the foot of Mt. Shasta, offers a craft fair, carnival, train rides up Black Butte, displays of model train sets, entertainment and a parade June 20 at noon. 4-11 p.m. June 19, 8 a.m.-11 p.m. June 20, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. June 21. Dunsmuir Avenue and Pine. Free admission. (530) 235-2177.

ISLETON--Crustaceans are king at the Crawdad Festival June 19-21, featuring Cajun music, food, crafts booths and a parade at noon June 21. Festival hours: 10 a.m.-11 p.m. June 19-20, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. June 21. Main Street. Free admission. (916) 777-5880.

ARNOLD--Weave your way back in time at the 21st Annual Mountain Heirloom Quilt Faire, June 19-21. The event will feature new and old quilts, wearable art and antiques. Preview gala, 7-10 p.m., June 19, $5. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. June 20, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. June 21, $4. Hazel Fischer School. (209) 795-0764.

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