California Corner / Festivals, Feasts & Fairs

LA QUINTA--Arts and crafts and live music are showcased at the Crafts Fair Under the Umbrellas, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Jan. 23 at La Quinta Hotel Golf and Tennis Resort, 49-499 Eisenhower Drive. The free event is sponsored by the La Quinta Arts Foundation and La Quinta Hotel. (619) 564-1244. SAN JOSE--More handmade treasures await at the fifth annual San Jose Craft Festival, Jan. 28-30. 250 artists are expected for the event at the San Jose Convention Center on San Carlos at Almaden Street. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. daily. Weekend passes: $5, general; $2, kids 6-16; free for kids under 6. (619) 731-9371.

DEL MAR--Celebrate the Year of the Dog at the Chinese New Year Faire, Feb. 5-6 at the Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd. Featured 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday: Chinese food booths, commercial booths, children’s activities and games, martial arts, a Dragon Dance and more. (619) 234-4447.

CARMEL--The eighth annual Masters of Food and Wine, featuring cooking classes, winery and farm tours and a wild mushroom hunt/picnic, is set for Feb. 22-27 at the Highlands Inn. Individual events: $60-$175. Reservations required. Call (408) 624-3801, or write: Highlands Inn, P.O. Box 1700, Carmel 93921.