California Corner

* Kingsburg: This community celebrates its ethnic roots May 18-20 with the Swedish Festival. Activities include a smorgasbord dinner May 18, a parade May 19 and a Maypole ceremony and folk dancing May 19-20 at Memorial Park. 5:30-7:30 p.m. May 18; 9 a.m.-6 p.m. May 19-20. Admission free; dinner $9.50; $4.50 ages 12 and under. (559) 897-1111.

* Gridley: Red Suspenders Day on May 19 honors volunteer firefighters. Festivities include a parade, bed races and a fire equipment display. Daddow Park. Free. (530) 846-3142.

* Oxnard: The time is ripe for the 18th annual California Strawberry Festival, May 19-20. It will have tart toss and shortcake-eating contests, two stages of entertainment and Strawberryland for kids. College Park, 3250 S. Rose Ave. 10 a.m.-6:30 p.m. both days. $9; $5 ages 5-12 and 55 and older. Free shuttle from the Amtrak station. (888) 288-9242,https://www.strawberry-fest.org.

* San Diego: Traditional singers and dancers will participate in the 13th annual American Indian Cultural Days, May 19-20, which will also offer Native American food. Balboa Park, Park Boulevard and Presidents Way. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. both days. Free. (619) 281-5964.

* Sacramento: Learn about Asian cultures May 20 at the Pacific Rim Festival. Ethnic foods, crafts, history talks and children’s activities are planned. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. (916) 558-3912, https://www.oldsacramento.com.

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