California Corner : Festivals, Feasts & Fairs

BISHOP--Horses, pig races, carnival rides and agricultural exhibits are featured at the Eastern Sierra Tri-County Fair, Thursday through Sept. 6. Fairgrounds, U.S. 395. 4-11 p.m. Thursday; noon-midnight Friday-Sunday; noon-8 p.m. Sept. 6. $5; $3 ages 12 and under; $2 for seniors on Thursday. $10 for arena events, includes fair admission. (760) 873-3588.

SUISUN CITY--Head for the shore for the Harbor Days Festival next Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 4-5. Kayak races, water ski show, in-line skating race, crafts, classic cars and food. Harbor Plaza, Old Town. 9 a.m.-7:30 p.m. Saturday; noon-6 p.m. Sunday. Free. (707) 421-7309.

ARNOLD--Log rolling, ax throwing and music will be part of the Logging Jamboree next Saturday, Sept. 4. White Pines Park, California 4, Sierra foothills. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $5; 12 and under free. (800) 225-3764.

CAPITOLA--The Begonia Festival, next Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 4 and 5, and Sept. 12, will begin with a sand sculpture contest 8:30 a.m.-noon Saturday on the main beach. A fishing derby starts at 6:30 a.m. Sunday at the pier; rowboat races at 10 a.m. Sunday; and a parade at 2 p.m. Sept. 12. Free. (831) 475-6522.

FORT BRAGG--Paul Bunyan Days, held Friday through Sept. 6, honor the big guy. A hoedown and street dance kick off the event at 6:30 p.m. Friday. A gem and mineral show will run all four days, and a crafts fair will take place all day Saturday and Sunday. The Paul Bunyan Parade will begin at 11 a.m. Monday. Free. (707) 964-8687.

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