California Corner

ENCINITAS--Savor foods from neighborhood restaurants at the 10th annual Taste of Main Street on Thursday. There will also be entertainment, from rock to hula dancing. 5-9 p.m. Downtown Encinitas. $15. (760) 943-1950.

McCLOUD--A melodrama loosely based on the history of this former logging town is the centerpiece of Heritage Days next weekend, Aug. 20-22. The melodrama and dinner ($8.50) kick off the event 5-8 p.m. Friday. On Saturday and Sunday, festivities include arts and crafts on Main Street and train rides through logging country. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. both days. Train ride prices start at $10; $5 under 12. (530) 964-3113.

SACRAMENTO--Where would California be without Route 66? An exhibit on the historic highway is one of the attractions at the California State Fair, Friday to Sept. 6. Also: a lumberjack show, wildlife expo, and carnival rides. 10 a.m.-10 p.m., Mondays-Thursdays; 10 a.m.-midnight, Fridays-Sundays. $7; $5 seniors; $4 ages 5-12. $5 parking. (916) 263-FAIR.

SEBASTOPOL--Look for the Gravenstein Apple Fair under the oaks at Ragle Ranch Park next weekend, Aug. 21-22. Food (including apple crisps), an apple-pie contest and farm equipment demonstrations are planned. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. both days. Ragle Road. $5; $4 seniors; $1 ages 6-16. (800) 207-9464.

LOMPOC--Art and music are highlights of “Brushes and Blues: A Celebration of the Arts” next Sunday, Aug. 22. Artists will demonstrate their work. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. La Purisima Mission, 3295 Purisima Road. $7; free to 12 and under. (800) 240-0999.

Schenden’s e-mail address is lkschenden@msn.com.