California Corner

GILROY--About 190 vendors will sell food, arts and crafts July 28-30 at the annual Garlic Festival. There will also be entertainment throughout each day. Christmas Hill Park. 10 a.m.-7 p.m. daily. $10; $5 for seniors and ages 6-12. (408) 842-1625.

BISHOP--Celebrate the Good Ole Days at Laws Railroad Museum and Historical Village on July 29. There will be food vendors, wagon rides, old-time craft demonstrations (saddle making, quilting), music, square dancing and children’s activities in the village, which was created from historic buildings moved to the site. Silver Canyon Road. 5-9 p.m. Free. (760) 873-5950.

SANTA BARBARA--The 27th annual Greek Festival July 29-30 will bring Greek food, dancing, wine and music to Oak Park, Junipero Street and Calle Real. 11 a.m.-7 p.m. both days. Free. (805) 683-4492.

SAN DIEGO--Artisans from Mexico will be among the featured craftspeople at the Latin American Festival Aug. 4-6. Highlights will include woodcarving, weaving and other craft demonstrations; food; music; and other entertainment. Bazaar del Mundo, Old Town. 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Aug. 4-5, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Aug. 6. Free. (619) 296-3266.

WATSONVILLE--This agricultural town is gearing up for the Monterey Bay Strawberry Festival Aug. 5-6. Food, arts and crafts, entertainment and, of course, strawberries will fill Main Street, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. both days. Free. (415) 249-4640.

Schenden’s e-mail address is lkschenden@msn.com.