California CornerFestivals, Feasts & Fairs

* Shoshone: Old West Days, Nov. 2-4, will include crafts, a gem and mineral show and a mock shootout Nov. 3. Southeast entrance to Death Valley National Park. Noon-dusk Nov. 2; 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Nov. 3; 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 4. Free. (760) 852-4524, https://www.deathvalleychamber.org.

* Brawley: Giddyap to the Cattle Call, Nov. 3-11. Festivities will include a chili cook-off (Nov. 3) a rodeo (Nov. 10-11) and a parade (9:45 a.m. Nov. 10). Cattle Call Arena. Rodeo $5-$10, all ages. (760) 344-3160, https://www.brawleyca.net.

* Palm Desert: An evening street dance Nov. 3 precedes the 37th annual Palm Desert Golf Cart Parade, 1 p.m. Nov. 4. Afterward there will be food and entertainment. El Paseo Drive and Larkspur Avenue. 7-9 p.m. Nov. 3; 1-4:30 p.m. Nov. 4. Free. (760) 346-6111, https://www.golfcartparade.com.

* Auburn: The Christmas Craft & Music Festival, Nov. 10-11, will celebrate the season with works of more than 200 artists, from weavers and spinners to candle makers. Gold Country Fairgrounds. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Nov. 10; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 11. $5; $4 seniors; $1 ages 6-12; free under 6. (209) 533-3473, https://www.auburnchamber.net.

* Pismo Beach: A Veterans Celebration will begin at 8 a.m. Nov. 11 with a 6K march to benefit World War II veterans. At 10 a.m. activities will continue with children’s choirs and guest speakers. Pismo Pier. 8 -11:30 a.m. Free. (800) 443-7778, https://www.pismobeach.org.