Caspar Festival, Sep 27-28. Sustainable activities are demonstrated and celebrated with a local focus. Enjoy music by Kevin and the Coconuts. Location: 15051 Caspar Road, Caspar. Cost: $5.
707-964-4997

UKIAH – Events:
Sundays in the Park, through August. This free summer concert series sponsored by the City of Ukiah features a variety of performers and styles of music at Todd Grove Park, every Sunday from June-August.

Fabulous Flashback Car Show and Poker Run, Sep date TBA. The Early Iron of Ukiah Pre-59 Car Club presents this event, with music, dancing, food and, of course, beautiful classic cars.
Ukiah Country PumpkinFest, Oct date TBA. Lots to do here, including a kid’s carnival, arts and crafts fair, fiddle contest, scarecrow city, continuous live music and more.
For information on Ukiah events:
707-462-4705
www.ukiahchamber.com

FORT BRAGG – Skunk Train Barbecue to Northspur, May 24-Aug 31. This 4 ½-hour evening ride in the redwoods offers a delicious barbecue dinner and live entertainment. (Saturday trips include fresh salmon, when available). It’s a great family experience! Trains depart Fort Bragg Depot at 3:30pm on Tuesday thru Friday. Cost: $65 adult, $35 child; Saturday Trips: $70 adult, $35 child.
www.skunktrain.com/

REDDING – Area Events:
Paesano Days and Bocce Tournament, Aug 1-2. This 2-day festival of Italian heritage features a spaghetti feed, live music with dancing, food vendors, games, craft booths, raffles, and bocce ball tournaments. Location: Anderson River Park. Admission is free.
530-365-8332
shastalodge2453@aol.com

Honey Bee Festival, Sep 6-7. Artisan and craft vendors, food, tractor parade, bee-beard demonstration, and special entertainment are part of the fun at Bishop Quinn High School, Palo Cedro. Hours: 9am-5pm.
530-221-7326
530-224-4637

Stillwater Pow Wow, Sep 12-14. This three-day event gives participants a chance to honor their heritage and share their talents and culture with spectators. Performers from across the West are featured and vendors sell American Indian arts, crafts and food. Location: Shasta District Fairgrounds, Anderson. Admission: $2-$3. Hours Sat 10am-midnight and Sun from 10am-5pm.
530-275-1513

Redding Beer & Wine Festival, Sep 20. The festival offers food from local restaurants, beer from regional breweries, wine from regional vineyards, art by local artists and live music. Location: Market Street in front of Cascade Theatre. Tickets: $35.
530-241-4278
530-243-7773
www.vivadowntownredding.org

Blues by the River, Sep 20. World class blues performers in an outstanding setting beside the Sacramento River. Food, dancing and adult beverages are available. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. Location: Lake Redding Park. Admission: $15-$20. Hours: 11am-8pm.
530-225-9926
www.shastablues.com

Turtle Bay Arts and Crafts Faire,
Sep 27-28. See 60 booths with high-quality items from local and regional artisans, entertainment, and special activities for children. Location: Caldwell Park. Admission: $2 for adults, free for children and seniors. Hours: 10am-5pm.
530-243-8850
800-887-8532
www.turtlebay.org

Ducky Derby, Sep 28. Rotary clubs sell numbered toy ducks, which are dropped at 3pm in the Sacramento River for a “race” down river. Big prizes for winners. Location: Lake Redding Park. Admission is free; $5 duck adoption fee. Event raises funds to fight substance abuse.
530-224-8856
530-378-1855
www.reddingduckyderby.com

Shasta Dragonwood Celtic Renaissance Faire, Oct 4-5. Five acres of continuous entertainment on 4 stages as well as merchants, actors, jousting, sword fighting, children’s games, jugglers, magicians, minstrels, food and beverage vendors. The Harvest Festival is based on Gretna Green, Scotland in 1563. Location: Anderson River Park. Admission: $5-$10.
415-354-1773
www.shastafaire.com

RED BLUFF – 6th Annual Miniature Donkey Show, Sep 12-14. See 80-120 miniature donkeys, a drill team of donkeys pulling carts to honor 9-11 with flags and patriotic music. There are halter classes and performance classes such as trail, jumping and driving (barrels, poles and keyhole). Location: Tehama County Fairgrounds.
530-347-4457