California Corner

STOCKTON--The 15th annual Stockton Asparagus Festival, April 28-30, fills Oak Grove Regional Park with crafts, entertainment, asparagus treats and more. Interstate 5 and Eight Mile Road. 11 a.m.-8 p.m. April 28; 10 a.m.-7 p.m. April 29 and 30. $7; $3 seniors; free to 12 and under; parking $2. (209) 943-1987; Internet https://www.asparagusfest.com.

PETALUMA--The Butter and Egg Days Parade rolls through at noon April 29 with music, games, an egg toss and a “Cutest Little Chick” contest. Downtown. 10 a.m.-dusk. Free. (707) 762-9348.

OAK GLEN--The Apple Blossom Festival April 29-30 kicks off at 9 a.m. April 29 with a pancake breakfast ($4). There will also be apple bobbing, gold panning, crafts and piglet races. OakTree Village, 38480 Oak Glen Road. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. both days. Free. (909) 797-4020.

SAN LUIS OBISPO--The sidewalk in front of Mission San Luis Obispo is the canvas for the I Madonnari Italian Street Painting Festival, April 29-30, with entertainment, food and children’s activities. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. both days. Free. (805) 569-3873.

SACRAMENTO--Old Sacramento’s Festival de la Familia, April 30, fills Downtown Plaza with food, workshops, entertainment, crafts and a children’s section. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. (916) 326-5521.

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