California Corner: Festivals, Feasts & Fairs

Indio--You can get a better understanding of Native American culture at the 18th Indio Powwow March 29-31. Cabazon Band of Mission Indians reservation, Golf Center Parkway at Interstate 10. 5 p.m.-midnight March 29; 11 a.m.-midnight March 30; 11 a.m.-7 p.m. March 31. $4 a day; $3 seniors; $2 ages 7-12; 6 and younger free. (800) 827-2946, Ext. 3053, www.cabazonindians.com.

Monterey--All That Jazz/A Taste of Old Monterey will showcase local food April 5. DeAnza ballroom, DoubleTree Hotel, 2 Portola Plaza, 5-8:30 p.m. $25 in advance; $30 at the door (includes food and wine). (831) 655-8070, www.oldmonterey.org.

Clovis--Creative caps are encouraged at the 64th annual Big Hat Days Festival April 6-7. Crafts booths entertainment, food and a children’s carnival are included. Old Town. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. April 6; 9 a.m.-5 p.m. April 7. Free. (559) 299-7273, Ext. 200, www.clovischamber.com.

Davis--Native American Culture Days culminate with a powwow April 6-7. American Indian Nations will celebrate through song, dance, food and art at Freeborn Hall, UC Davis campus. 11 a.m.-midnight April 6; 11 a.m.-6 p.m. April 7. Free. (530) 752-2027, spac.ucdavis.edu/nacd.html.

Carlsbad--The Strawberry Festival/Arts & Crafts Fair will take place at Carlsbad Ranch April 6-7. 5704 Paseo del Norte. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. both days. $5; $4 seniors; $3 children 3-10 (includes strawberries). (760) 930-9123, Ext. 118, www.theflowerfields.com.

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

Lkschenden@hotmail.com.