Festivals, Feasts & Fairs

SAN DIEGO--Downtown’s historic Gaslamp Quarter is the site of the eighth annual Holiday Avenues of the Arts fine arts and crafts street fair 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 16-17. It includes works by more than 80 artisans, live music and activities for children. On 5th Avenue between Market and L streets. Free. (619) 236-1212.

SAN RAFAEL--The Assn. of California Ceramic Artists will hold its Holiday Clay and Glass Festival, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 23-24 at the Marin Fair and Exhibition Center. Jewelry, ornaments, sculptures and other creations will be displayed. $3, general; $1.50 seniors; free for children under 12. (415) 499-6400.

LAGUNA BEACH--More holiday gift possibilities await at the Sawdust Festival Winter Fantasy, Nov. 23-24; Nov. 29-Dec. 1; Dec. 6-8; and Dec. 13-15. The event will be held 11 a.m.-7 p.m. each day on the Sawdust Festival grounds, 935 Laguna Canyon Road. It includes arts and crafts by 140 artisans, hands-on art projects, live entertainment and food booths. $3, general; $1, children 6-12; free for those 5 and under. (714) 494-3030.

INDIO--Discover the culture of various Native American tribes at the Indio Powwow, Nov. 29-Dec. 1 on the Cabazon Indian Reservation. Traditional dancing, food, arts and crafts and music will be featured, 5-11 p.m. Friday; 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Saturday; 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday. $2, general; $1, children. Located north of Interstate 10 at the Auto Center Drive and California 111 exit. (800) 827-2946.

SONORA--The 22nd annual Sonora Christmas Craft and Music Festival is Nov. 29-Dec. 1 at the Mother Lode Fairgrounds. It includes works by 250 craft artists, live entertainment and visits with Santa and his elves. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday-Saturday; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday. $5, general; $4, seniors; $1, children 6-12; free under age 6. Another weekend festivity: The Sonora Christmas Parade is downtown at 6 p.m. Nov. 29. (209) 533-3473.

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