California Corner: Festivals, Feasts & Fairs

Santa Maria--You’ll see red at the 15th annual Santa Maria Valley Strawberry Festival April 26-28, where a carnival and strawberry treats will abound. Fairpark. 11 a.m.- 10 p.m.; carnival open till midnight. $5; $3 seniors; $2 ages 6-11. (805) 925-8824, www.santamaria.com.

Stockton--At the Asparagus Festival April 26-28 you’ll find asparagus dishes, crafts, a car show and entertainment. Oak Grove Regional Park. 10 a.m.-7 p.m. each day. $8; $5 seniors and ages 13-17; 12 and younger free. (800) 350- 1987, www.visitstockton.org.

San Diego--The 29th Adams Avenue Roots Festival April 27-28 will offer six stages of entertainment, food and music workshops. Adams Avenue at 35th Street. 10 a.m.-9 p.m. April 27; 10 a.m.-6 p.m. April 28. Free. (619) 282-7329, www.gothere.com/adamsave.

Lemoore--The Central Valley Pizza Festival April 27 offers a Giant Pizza contest, crafts and a Sons of the San Joaquin concert. D Street. 11 a.m.-

6 p.m. Free. (559) 924-6401, www.lemoorechamber.com.

Oak Glen--The annual festival April 27-28 presents food, entertainment, piglet races, a children’s dance and pancake breakfast (8:30-11 a.m.) both days. Oak Tree Village. Other events 9 a.m.-

6 p.m. both days. Free. (909) 797-4020, www.oakglen.net.

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Laurie K. Schenden; Schenden’s e-mail address

is Lkschenden@hotmail.com.