California Corner: Festivals, Feasts & Fairs

Carlsbad--Kids’ Days March 23-24 will offer kite building, puppet shows and other activities for children, but there will also be food, music and tours of the flower fields for all ages. Carlsbad Ranch, 5704 Paseo del Norte. Noon-5 p.m. both days. $5; $3 ages 3-10. (760) 930-9123, Ext. 118, www.theflowerfields.com.

Cambria--A Chili Cook-Off and Classic Car Show will roll into town March 23. Veterans Hall parking lot and Pinedorado grounds. 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Admission free; tasting kit $5 (includes utensils, ballot and tastes). (805) 927-3624, www.cambriachamber.org.

Crescent City--You can celebrate the resurgence of an endangered bird at the Aleutian Goose Festival March 22-24. Festival activities include workshops, history tours and ocean, river and coastal lagoon trips. Cultural Center, 1001 Front St. 8 a.m.-dusk each day. Workshops, excursions $8-$40. (707) 465-0888, www.redwoodlink.com/soar.

Lodi--Your cup runneth over at the Spring Wine Show on March 22-23 with food, wine tasting and entertainment; 21 and older only. Lodi Grape Festival grounds, 413 E. Lockeford St. 6-9 p.m. each day. $20 in advance; $25 at door. (209) 369-2771, www.grapefestival.com.

Clovis--About six blocks will be dedicated to the Antiques & Collectible Fair on the streets of Old Town Clovis on March 24. An appraiser will be on hand to examine potential treasures. Old Town. 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. (559) 298-5774, www.oldtownclovis.com.

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

Lkschenden@msn.com.