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 Big Bear Renaissance Faire, Aug 9-10 and 16-17. Come to the Faire to meet the Queen and her Court, see jesters and jousters, dine on the finest of Renaissance Faire, learn the ways of old, and perhaps purchase a trinket or two. To purchase tickets in advance call
800-4 BIG BEAR • 800-424-4232
www.BigBear.com
Information:
909-585-7825
www.bigbearcityrenaissancefaire.com
Kayaking Tours, through Aug 31. Learn how to kayak on a morning 2-hour guided tour of beautiful Grout Bay. After a quick paddling lesson, you will cruise along the shore looking for wildlife and discuss the history of the Big Bear Valley. Children must be 10 years old and all children need to be accompanied by an adult. Includes water and a snack; tour will caravan to marina. Hours: Sat-Sun, 8:30am-10:30am. Fee: Adults $25, Children (10-16) $15.
909-866-3437
38th Annual Big Bear Lake Oktoberfest, Sep 13-Oct 25. Plan an escape from everyday life, and enjoy the fun, food and beverages of the Oktoberfest, held at the Convention Center at Big Bear Lake.
909-585-3000
Big Bear Cowboy Gathering,
Sep 18-21. An event to honor and teach the Cowboy Way, the Gathering features outstanding musicians and poets. Things kick off with a Riverboat Gambling Cruise on Big Bear Lake Thursday, followed by shows at the Performing Arts Center on Friday and Saturday night, plus an outdoor mercantile and entertainment event for the whole family Saturday afternoon and Sunday. On Sunday, you’ll find Cowboy Breakfast, Cowboy Church, and a special Poets Only performance. Something for the cowboy in everyone!
909-649-3492
www.bigbearcowboygathering.net
Big Bear Lake Troutfest, Oct 4-5. The biggest fishing tournament in Big Bear Lake is looking bigger and better than ever. For entry in this year’s event contact the Big Bear Municipal Water District at 909-866-5796 or go online for an entry form at www.bbmwd.org. Entry Fees, Adults (17 and Up): $75, Juniors (16 and Under): $50. Information: Tom Bette at Western Outdoor News at
949-366-0030 ext. 35
TEMECULA – Events:
Temecula Valley International Jazz Festival, Jul 10-13. The Temecula Valley International Jazz Festival brings Temecula’s love of jazz and musical community into the Southern California and International concert limelight with international talent like Ernestine Anderson, Mose Allison, Richie Cole with Tom Lavin & the Powder Blues Band, and the Ed Johnson Jazz Band with Jennifer Scott. Proceeds go toward building a Community Cultural Arts & Music Education Center in Temecula. Concert ticket prices vary; free events are held in Old Town.
866-653-8696
www.temeculatheater.org
Temecula Old Town events:
951-678-2517
Vine 2 Wine, Aug 2. Event includes vineyard tour, wine tasting and evening barbecue. Go beyond the tasting room experience as you meet the men and women who grow the grapes, talk with the winemakers who make the wine, and taste the wines they produce together. Board your small private luxury shuttle for a tour of a grower’s private vineyard (wine tasting included).
Continue your day with private focused wine tastings at three wineries. Lunch is included. The Sunset Vineyard BBQ in the late afternoon features a Santa Maria Style feast preceded by a wine and cheese reception. All food and wine is included.
Tickets are limited. Vineyard Tour & Wine Tasting 10am-3pm; Sunset BBQ 6pm.
800-801-9463
www.temeculawines.org
Temecula Valley International Film & Music Festival, Sep 17-21. See a film, listen to a band, attend a workshop, party in style, and mingle with the stars! Celebrate with Temecula in a gathering of the best independent film and music from the United States and beyond. Screenings, music fest, workshops and artisan exhibits at the Movie Experience, Tower Plaza (I-15, Rancho California Road & Ynez). Prices vary. Hours: 11am-10pm.
951-699-8681
www.tviff.com
Temecula Fall Car Show Rod Run & Old Town Cruise, Oct 10-11. Something for everyone here including up to 600 great old classic cars, music, vendors,
food and awards. You can also browse for antiques as you stroll along the quaint streets of Temecula’s Old Town. Event is free to spectators. Location: Old Town Front Street. Hours: Fri 5pm-8pm and Sat 8am-4pm.
951-303-9599
www.pnrevents.com
YERMO – Calico Days,
Oct 10-12. Step back in time to Calico’s glory days and re-live the experience of the silver rush mining in the 1880s.
Enjoy a Western parade, theatrical vignettes, old west gunfight exhibition, a donkey run, live music, and more. Cost: Adults, $10; Children age 6-15, $5; under 5 are free. 2-day pass: Adults, $15, Children age 6-15, $8; under 5 free. Prices subject to change. Location: Calico Ghost Town Regional Park, 36600 Ghost Town Road, located 10 mi. north of Barstow off I-15, Ghost Town Road exit.
800-TO-CALICO (862-2542)
RIVERSIDE – 3rd Annual Riverside Against Drugs Red Ribbon Night, Oct 11. This annual fundraiser, in conjunction with Riverside and Alvord Unified School Districts, offers a dinner and silent auction to raise money for the Drug Awareness Programs in the city of Riverside. Hours: 6pm-9pm. Location: Fritts Ford, 8000 Auto Center Drive. Contact: Bill Chamberlain, Fritts Ford,
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