California Corner

SPRINGVILLE--The Sierra Gunfighters perform and the Silver Dollar Girls dance for Frontier Days, April 15. Look for arts, antiques, food and entertainment. A trail ride begins at 8 a.m. Main Street. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. (559) 539-8225.

LOCKEFORD--The Lockeford Street Fair April 15 features local foods, country and western bands, a children’s carnival, arts and crafts and antiques. Jack Tone Road. 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. (209) 727-3142.

SEBASTOPOL--The apple trees are blooming, so it’s time for the Apple Blossom Festival, April 15-16. A parade begins at 10 a.m. April 15 down South Main Street. Food, wine, arts and kids’ activities follow in Ives Park. Noon-6 p.m. April 15; 10 a.m.-6 p.m. April 16. $5; $2 for seniors and ages 10-17; free under 10. (707) 823-3032.

RIVERSIDE--The Orange Blossom Festival April 15-16 celebrates citrus with a parade (10 a.m. April 15), arts and crafts, a carnival and other festivities. Historic downtown. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. April 15; 10 a.m.-7 p.m. April 16. Free. (909) 715-3400.

FALLBROOK--For the Avocado Festival, April 16, Main Street will hold more than 300 booths with avocado foods, arts and crafts and entertainment. An avocado packing house will be open for tours. Main Street, downtown. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. (760) 728-5845.

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