California Corner Festivals, Feasts & Fairs

* Lompoc: Get in the mood for the season with the Spring Arts Festival, April 27-29. Festivities will include crafts, carnival rides, food and entertainment. Ryon Park. 11 a.m.-10 p.m. April 27; 11 a.m.-11 p.m. April 28; 11 a.m.-6 p.m. April 29. Free. (805) 735-8511, Internet https://www.flowerfestival.org.

* Stockton: Celebrate harvest time April 27-29 at the Asparagus Festival, featuring Asparagus Alley (a food court), arts and crafts, and entertainment. Oak Grove Park. 10 a.m.-7 p.m. each day. $8; $5 seniors and ages 13-17; free 12 and under. (800) 350-1987, https://www.asparagusfest.com.

* Sonora: Local artists will be featured April 28 in this Gold Rush town’s Spring Festival, along with a petting zoo, live music and dance groups. Downtown. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. (209) 532-7725, https://www.sonoraca.com.

* Mariposa: Revisit the 1800s at the Living History Festival & Parade, April 28-29. Highlights include gold panning, weavers, quilters, entertainment and food booths. A parade will roll through town at 12:30 p.m. April 29. Downtown. 8 a.m.-4 p.m. both days. Free. (209) 966-3685, https://www.mariposa.org.

* Sebastopol: It’s Apple Blossom Festival time, April 28-29, featuring food, wine, arts and crafts and children’s activities. Ives Park. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. April 28; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. April 29. $5; $2 ages 11-17; free 10 and under. (877) 828-4748, https://www.apples@sebastopol.org.

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