Shakespeare in the Park, weekends July-September. Woodward Shakespeare Festival is pleased to announce their 2008 Season of Romance and Revenge. Start things off with Twelfth Night (June 26-July 26). Then be entertained by Shakespeare’s classic revenge tragedy, Hamlet. The beauty of Shakespeare comes alive while experiencing the beauty of the outdoors.
www.woodwardshakespeare.org

Movies in the Park, weekends July-September. Movies can be enjoyed while sitting on the lawn and spending time with your family. Also, visit Fresno’s historic water tower and other downtown businesses, all within walking distance from the movie.
www.fresno.gov

Big Fresno Fair, Oct 1-13. Carnivals, food, home economics, live entertainment, exhibits, and agriculture are just a few of the attractions the Big Fresno Fair has to offer.
This two-week event showcases the best of Fresno; you can enjoy agriculture at its best while sampling the Valley’s best entertainment and food. Also, stop by the animal pavilion and see what Valley farms have to offer. The Big Fresno Fair is an event you will not want to miss. Admission: $8.
559-650-3247
www.fresnofair.com

Squaw Valley Herb Gardens, all year. Learn to use herbs for beauty, health and flavor near Kings Canyon, Sequoia, Fresno and Visalia.
www.squawvalleyherbgardens.com

The Pizza Farm, year round. Tour the only farm in the San Joaquin Valley that actually grows pizza. This award-winning farm is located at the beautiful and historic Cobb Ranch. Enjoy a guided tour of the Pizza Farm, a visit with the farm animals, and a wagon ride around the ranch. Culminate your farm experience with a pizza lunch in the shade of the orchard.
www.cobbranch.com
For information on Fresno events call
559-445-8309

OAKDALE – Events:
Oakdale Farmer’s Market, Thursdays July-Aug. Location: Between E and F streets. Hours: 4pm-8pm.
559-845-3571

Concerts in the Park, Fridays
Jul 11-Aug 29. 559-847-2244
Bloomingcamp Ranch Harvest Festival, date TBA in October.
559-848-8881

YOLO COUNTY – Events:
Yolo County Fair, Aug 14-17. The Yolo County Fair has been running for over 70 years, breaking only for WW II. The fair has been a long tradition of celebrating the unbending American spirit and the agricultural landscape by providing a gathering site for the farmers of the Central Valley to show the fruits of their labors and to have some fun. Events include exhibits, arts, crafts, photography, clothing, food, agricultural products, rodeo, demolition derby and a carnival! Location: 1125 East Street, Woodland. Free admission.
877-713-2847 • 530-402-2222

Earthquake Street Festival,
Aug 22. This is a celebration of the Winters earthquake of 1892 that devastated the downtown area. The festival pays homage to the historic event, ongoing preservation and commemoration of that historic Winters occurrence. The festival takes place on Main Street in Historic Downtown Winters where the street is filled with live entertainment, dancing, food, drinks, children’s activities, crafts and more!
Free admission.
877-713-2847 • 530-795-2329

Stroll Through History, Sep 6. Visitors go back in time to the days when Woodland was the hub of Yolo County’s agricultural economy. There are tours of vintage homes, walking tours of historic neighborhoods and landmarks, an antique fair, old-time baseball games, food and entertainment. Location:
various venues throughout Woodland. Call for ticket cost.
877-713-2847
530-666-4729

Watermelon Festival, Sep 13. How much watermelon can you eat? Come find out at the Capay Valley Regional Farmers Market’s annual Watermelon Festival. Besides lots of melon, there will be lots of produce available as well as music, children’s activities and food. Location: 17001 Yolo Ave, Esparto.
Free admission.
877-713-2847
530-787-3319

10th Annual Dynamite Chili Cook-Off, Sep 20. A cherished tradition where the best compete for the title of “Best Yolo County Chili.” There is a grueling competition, music, and more! Location: 1125 East Street, Woodland. Call for ticket cost.
877-713-2847
530-662-7327

Hoes Down Harvest Festival, Oct 4-5. Held every October at Full Belly Farms in Guinda, the Hoes Down Harvest Festival is a must see event and a
wonderful place to take children. This event is an all-day celebration of the harvest season and a great way to enjoy quintessential organic farm life. There are workshops, crafts, live music, a farmers market, local artisans, food, drink, swimming in Cache Creek, hayrides, animals, and so much more. Call for location and admission cost.
877-713-2847
800-791-2110

Reiff’s Gas Station House, ongoing. Meet Mark Reiff, a Woodland man whose love affair extends from the car to the gas pump. Mark’s garage is lined with antique pumps in a variety of shapes and sizes. His collection even includes a gasoline pump from 1914! He remodeled his front lawn to look like a real gas station complete with a 1950s diner, created a general store in the foyer and added a fake car through the front fence. The house is open to tours by appointment only. Located in Woodland. Call for location and tours.
877-713-2847
530-666-1758 (Reiff’s)

VACAVILLE – Chili Cook Off,
Aug 16. This fun event takes place in Town Square with plenty of food, entertainment and refreshments. Hours: 10am-6pm.
707-450-0500
www.downtownvacaville.com
www.vacavillenow.com