California Corner: Festivals, Feasts & Fairs

Solvang--Stroll through the Walking Smorgasbord in the Danish village from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. March 16 as part of the 10th annual Taste of Solvang. (Other events on Friday and Sunday are already sold out.) Downtown. $25. (800) 468-6765, Ext. 520, www.solvangusa.com.

Marysville--A traditional Chinese dragon parade is among the highlights of the Bok Kai Parade & Festival, a celebration of spring on March 16. Downtown. 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Free. (530) 671-7006.

Murphys--Spring Obsession offers art, food, wine and daffodils March 16-17. Iron Stone Vineyards, 1894 Six Mile Road. Many events free; brunch, $35; dinner, $70 (reservations suggested). (209) 728-1251, Ext. 29, www.ironstonevineyards.com.

Fillmore--Spring Railfest will honor railroad history on March 23-24 with train rides, arts and crafts, farm equipment and railroad displays, food vendors and Old West reenactments. Central Park. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. both days. Free. (800) 773-8724, www.fwry.com.

Borrego Springs--Painters, potters and photographers will join the Circle of Art show and festival March 23-24. Christmas Circle. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. March 23; 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. March 24. Free. (800) 559-5524, www.borregosprings.org.

*

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

Lkschenden@msn.com.