Travel calendar
SAN FRANCISCO
Pacific Orchid Exposition
When, where: March 3-6, Fort Mason Center
Highlights: America’s biggest orchid show, in its 59th year, presents more than 150,000 varieties. Also lectures, exhibits, docent-led tours and a wine-tasting gala benefit.
Cost: $12 online or $14 at the door; $8 online or $10 at the door for ages 65 and older; ages 12 and younger are free; tickets for the gala benefit are $35 in advance and $40 at the door, including a wine glass and tastings.
Info: (415) 665-2468, https://www.orchidsanfrancisco.org
SANGER, CALIF.
Blossom Days Festival
When, where: March 5, downtown (7th and N streets)
Highlights: Kicking off the 23rd season of the Fresno County Blossom Trail, this agricultural celebration welcomes spring’s blooms with art, food, exhibits, a car show, kids’ activities and a 62-mile self-guided tour of the county’s blossoming orchards and groves.
Cost: Free
Info: https://www.goblossomtrail.com
SONORA, CALIF.
Sonora Celtic Faire
When, where: March 11-13, Mother Lode Fairgrounds
Highlights: This celebration of all things Celtic features food, whiskey, bagpipe bands, magicians, jugglers, fire eaters and jousters. Members of modern clans will man educational booths, including a DNA tent.
Cost: $45 advance “everything pass”; daily admittance $25 or less, depending on day and age of attendees
Info: (209) 533-4420, https://www.sonoracelticfaire.com
SOLVANG, CALIF.
Taste of Solvang
When, where: March 18-20, throughout town
Highlights: This annual event honors local foods and wines. Expect a “walking smorgasbord” with 40 tasting stops in the village, a wine walk, a dessert reception and the bring your own picnic.
Cost: $75 for a weekend passport (includes a wine glass and tote bag), $30 for the “walking smorgasbord,” $40 for the wine walk, $25 for the dessert reception
Info: (800) 468-6765, https://www.solvangusa.com
LAKE HAVASU CITY, ARIZ.
Frontier Days
When, where: March 19 and 20, McCulloch Boulevard
Highlights: The city’s main street becomes an Old West town with costumed characters, a parade, a powwow, gunfights, a beard contest, hayrides, live music and food and drinks (sarsaparilla).
Cost: Free
Info: (928) 453-3444,
— Avital Binshtock
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