Festivals, Feasts & Fairs
SACRAMENTO--Stroll cobblestone streets, listen to “Mark Twain” weave his Gold Rush tales while aboard a paddle-wheel boat on the Sacramento River, hear period music and try some sarsaparilla--all at the Second Great Gold Rush next weekend, Sept. 4-7. 10 a.m.-11 p.m. daily. Old Sacramento, between Interstate 5 and the Sacramento River. $7, $5 children ages 5-12, free for children ages 4 and under. (916) 447-RUSH.
MAMMOTH LAKES--The Labor Day Arts and Crafts Festival enters its 29th year next weekend, Sept. 5-7, with 70 artists displaying their works, along with music. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Sept. 5-6, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sept. 7. Woods Site, Minaret Road. Free. (888) GO-MAMMOTH.
ARNOLD--Ax throws, chain-saw and Jack-and-Jill bucking competitions are a few of the offerings at the Sierra Nevada Logging Jamboree next Sunday, Sept. 6, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Children’s activities include timber calling and “best-dressed lil’ logger” costume contests, storytelling and face-painting. White Pines Park, Blagen Road off Highway 4. $5, free for children 12 and under. (209) 795-6782.
SAUSALITO--More than 60,000 visitors are expected at the 46th annual, juried Sausalito Art Festival next weekend, Sept. 5-7, when 225 artists will display their works. There also will be a sculpture garden, computer arts pavilion, three stages of entertainment, performances for children and gourmet food and wine. 9 a.m.-6 p.m daily. Northern Sausalito waterfront at the Bay Model Visitor Center and Marinship Park. $12, $5 seniors and children ages 6-12, free for children under 6. (415) 332-3555.
MONTEREY--Everyone’s Italian at the Festa Italia, Sept. 12-13. The culture of Monterey’s Sicilian community will be celebrated with mandolin and accordion music; folk dancing; sausage, pasta, calamari and other dishes; arts and crafts; and a boccie tournament. 10 a.m.-7 p.m. both days. Custom House Plaza, off Del Monte Blvd. Free. (831) 649-6544.
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