Festivals, Feasts & Fairs

MONTEREY--Racing pigs, the World Dog Frisbee Champions, big-band and blues acts will share the spotlight at the 62nd annual Monterey County Fair Tuesday through next Sunday. This year’s fair will offer carnival rides, garden and livestock exhibits, arts and crafts and food. Noon-11 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m.-11 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. next Sunday. Monterey County Fairgrounds. $6, $5 seniors 65 and older, $3 children 6-12, free for children under 5 and military. (408) 372-5863.

NEVADA CITY--A “Wizard of Oz” pillowcase, a Mickey Mouse beach towel, mining memorabilia and more will be celebrated at the Ephemeron Collectors’ Show & Sale next weekend, Aug. 22-23. 10:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday; 10:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday. Historic Miners’ Foundry, 325 Spring. $3.50, $2.50 seniors and students. (530) 265-5804.

MAMMOTH LAKES--Eat and drink your way through the 5th annual Art a La Carte Festival next weekend, Aug. 22-23, when local vintners and restaurateurs provide samples alongside artisans displaying their wares. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Along Mammoth Creek Parkway. Free admission. (760) 934-3342.

OAKLAND--Taste the spices of the Orient, browse art booths, see demonstrations of arts and crafts, dancing and martial arts at the 11th annual Oakland Chinatown StreetFest next weekend, Aug. 22-23. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. both days. 7th to 11th and Broadway to Harrison streets. Free. (510) 893-8979.

PALO ALTO--More than 125,000 people are expected at the 18th annual Palo Alto Festival of the Arts next weekend, Aug. 22-23. It will include works by 300 artisans, kids’ crafts, entertainment, wines and microbrew beers, fine foods and a digital art pavilion. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. both days. University Avenue. Free. (650) 324-3121.

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