California Corner

* Dixon: “Shaquille O’Squeal” and “Spamela Anderson” will be running in the pig races at the May Fair, May 10-13. Other activities include junior livestock competitions, carnival rides and country fair attractions. Dixon May Fairgrounds. 4-10 p.m. May 10; noon-10 p.m. May 11 and 13; 10 a.m.-10 p.m. May 12. $8; $4 seniors; $3 ages 5-12; under 12 free on May 11. (707) 678-5529, Internet https://www.dixonmayfair.com.

* Ridgecrest: Rides, art and school exhibits, crafts and food will give a community feel to the High Desert Spring Festival, May 10-13. Desert Empire Fairgrounds. 5-11 p.m. May 10; 5 p.m.-midnight May 11; noon-midnight May 12; noon-10 p.m. May 13. $4; $2 seniors and ages 5-12. (760) 375-8000.

* Turlock: This farm town holds a crafts and food fair May 12. Central Park. 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. (209) 667-6670, https://www.turlockchamber.org.

* Shasta: Crafts, antiques, food and music will make up the 30th annual Art Fair & Fiddle Jamboree in this Gold Rush town, May 12-13. Shasta Elementary School, Shasta State Historic Park. 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. $3. (800) 874-7562. https://www.shastacascade.org.

* Lemon Grove: For Old Time Days, May 11-12, a parade will roll down Broadway and Lemon Grove Avenue at 10 a.m. May 12; fireworks at 8 that night. Entertainment and food both days. School Lane and Central Avenue. 4-10 p.m. May 11; 10 a.m.-10 p.m. May 12. Free. (619) 825-3815. https://www.ci.lemon-grove.ca.us

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