Festivals, Feasts & Fairs

ANTIOCH--Over two weekends, Nov. 10-12 and 17-19, the Christmas Craft Faire will present about 100 booths filled with handmade crafts. Contra Costa County Fairgrounds, 1201 W. 10th St. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Fridays and Sundays; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturdays. $2; free to 12 and under. (925) 757-4400.

BRAWLEY--Dance till the cows come home at the 44th annual Cattle Call, Nov. 10-12. Country dances will begin at 8 p.m. Nov. 10 ($10) and Nov. 11 ($15; both nights $20). Other events include a Bluegrass Festival (7-10 p.m. Nov. 10; free), a rodeo (2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Nov. 11 and 2 p.m. Nov. 12; $5-$10) and a parade (9:45 a.m. Nov. 11). Various venues. (760) 344-3160.

SAN JOSE--The 82nd annual Veterans Day Parade will begin at noon Nov. 11 and include a flyover by the 129th Airborne National Guard. Military vehicles will be on display throughout the day. Cesar Chavez Park, Market Street and Park Avenue. 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Free. (408) 292-1277.

AUBURN--Prepare for a country Christmas at the Christmas Craft & Music Festival Nov. 11-12. There will be about 200 craftspeople, jugglers and other entertainment. Gold Country Fairgrounds, off Interstate 80. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Nov. 11; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 12. $5; seniors $4; $1 for 6-12. (209) 533-3473.

PALM DESERT--More than 100 colorfully customized golf carts will parade down El Paseo Drive for the annual Golf Cart Parade at 1 p.m. Nov. 12. Afterward there will be children’s games and rides, and food vendors along eight blocks of Larkspur Street. 1-5 p.m. Free. (760) 346-6111.

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