California Corner

PORT HUENEME--Celebrate the sun and surf at the Hueneme Beach Festival, Aug. 19-20, with music, games and rides for children, and food and craft booths. Hueneme Beach Park. Noon-8 p.m. Aug. 19; 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Aug. 20. Free. (805) 986-6590.

TEHACHAPI--A parade at 10 a.m. Aug. 19 kicks off the 37th annual Mountain Festival, Aug. 19-20. Peruse a fine art show, arts and crafts and food booths in City Park, then view a rodeo at 4 p.m. both days at the Rodeo Grounds on Dennison Road ($6-$10). Festival hours 10 a.m.-5 p.m. both days. Free. (661) 822-4180.

PORTOLA--Railroad Days Aug. 18-20 include a free dance at 8:30 p.m. Aug. 18 and railroad exhibits in City Park and the Feather River Railroad Museum. 7 a.m.-6 p.m. Aug. 18-19. Free. (800) 995-6057.

KLAMATH--The Yurok tribe will demonstrate its cultural traditions Aug. 20 at the Salmon Festival. A parade at 10 a.m. will be followed by stick games, music, dancing and a salmon barbecue. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Free; barbecue $8. (707) 444-0433.

GILROY--Get your fill of food, music and antiques Aug. 20 at the Antique Street Fair. Monterey Street. 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. (408) 842-6436.

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