California Corner: Festivals, Feasts & Fairs

Gridley--The Butte County Fair Aug. 21-25 will include a carnival, entertainment, livestock competitions and a demolition derby at Butte County Fairgrounds. 4-11 p.m. Aug. 21; noon-11 p.m. Aug. 22-25. Free opening day; regular admission $5; $2.50 ages 6-12. (530) 846-3626, www.shastacascade.org.

National City--About 20 restaurants offer their specialties Aug. 22 in Heritage Square, 900 block of

A Avenue. 5-8 p.m. $10; $8 seniors and 10 and younger. (619) 477-9339, www.nationalcitychamber.org.

San Luis Obispo--Hundreds of classic cars and motorcycles roll into town for the Wheels of SLO Aug. 24-25 on Higuera Street downtown. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. both days. Free. (805) 546-1317, www.sanluisobispocounty.com.

Vallejo--Renowned Bay Area performers will take part in the Shoreline Jazz, Art & Wine Festival Aug. 24-25 on Harbor Way. Noon-7 p.m. both days. $10; 10 and younger free. (800) 482-5535, www.visitvallejo.com.

Sacramento-- Relive the 1850s during Gold Rush Days Aug. 30-Sept. 2. Covered wagons, steam train rides, music, arts and crafts and more. Old Sacramento. 10 a.m.-7 p.m. daily except Labor Day, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. (800) 292-2334, www.sacramentocvb.org.

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