California Corner : Festivals, Feasts & Fairs

SAN DIEGO--The Street Scene will be where it’s at next weekend, Sept. 10-12. Food and 12 stages of entertainment will fill 25 blocks of the Gaslamp Quarter. 5 p.m.-midnight Friday; 4 p.m.-midnight Saturday; 1-7 p.m. Sunday. Open to ages 21 and older Friday and Saturday (when alcohol will be available); open to all ages Sunday. $30 Friday or Saturday; $25 Sunday; $5 ages 3-12 Sunday. (619) 350-3333.

SAN ANDREAS--One of America’s most notorious outlaws will be commemorated with the Black Bart Fanfare next Saturday, Sept. 11. Parade at noon will be followed by a street dance, arts and crafts, and a barbecue. St. Charles Street. Noon-7:30 p.m. Free. (800) 225-3764.

LAKE ARROWHEAD--Music, fine art, crafts, wine tasting and refreshments define the 30th semiannual Art and Wine Festival next weekend, Sept. 11-12. The event will take place on the grassy peninsula area in the village. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. both days. Free. (909) 337-3715.

WASCO--This town’s rose parade might not rival the one in Pasadena, but its roses are locally grown. The 31st annual Festival of Roses next weekend, Sept. 11-12, gets underway at 10 a.m. Saturday with the parade. Rose shows, flower-arranging competitions, a car show and arts and crafts will fill Barker Park. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. both days. Free. (661) 758-2616.

WILLITS--Logging and railroads will be celebrated at the 17th annual Roots of Motive Power Festival next weekend, Sept. 11-12. Lumberjack handcar races, antique steam machinery displays and a machinery swap meet will be highlights, along with free admission to the Mendocino County Museum. Barbecue 4:30 p.m. Saturday, is $7; $5 ages 12 and younger. 400 E. Commercial St. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. both days. Free. (707) 459-2736.

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