Festivals, Feasts & Fairs
HEALDSBURG--Sample wines from more than 40 area wineries at the 24th annual Russian River Wine Festival, noon-5 p.m. May 20 in Healdsburg Plaza, downtown. $12.50 in advance; $15 at the gate. Winemaker dinners and other food and wine events are scheduled all weekend. (800) 648-9922.
ANAHEIM--St. John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church hosts its annual Greek Festival, May 19-21. 5-10 p.m. Friday; noon-9 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. 405 N. Dale St. $1 general; free for seniors and children. (714) 827-0181.
OXNARD--One of the state’s favorite fruits is celebrated at the annual California Strawberry Festival, 10 a.m.-6:30 p.m. May 20-21. At Strawberry Meadows of College Park, 3250 S. Rose Ave. $6, general; $4, seniors 55 and over and kids 2-12; free for those under 2. (805) 444-5544.
SANTA BARBARA--The Medieval Mayfaire Festival on May 20 brings music, pageantry, crafts, dancing, storytelling, theater and other merriment to Mission Fields at St. Anthony’s Seminary. Festivities are 11 a.m.-7 p.m. $4.50, general; $2, kids ($1 off for anyone in medieval costume). 2300 Garden St. (805) 569-2558.
TEHACHAPI--Expect lots of healthy energy at the Tehachapi Wind Fair, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. May 20-21. Fair events include energy exhibits, wind farm tours and a children’s festival. Free. At the Mountain Valley Airport, off Highline Road. Buses offered from the Wind Fair to the Downtown Festival on Saturday. (805) 822-4180.
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