California Corner / Festivals, Feasts & Fairs
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* Pismo Beach: Western Days, Sept. 14-16, means dancing and Western-themed vendors all over town. Noon-midnight Sept. 14; 9 a.m.-midnight Sept. 15; 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Sept. 16. $5 per day for spectators. $50 weekend badge for participants; $20 under age 18. (805) 489-2885, https://www.pismobeach.org.
* Kingsburg: The Sept. 15 Crayfish & Jazz Festival will serve up crayfish races and a crayfish boil ($8). There will also be jazz, a children’s area and crafts. Draper Street downtown. 5-10 p.m. Free admission. (559) 897-1111, https://www.kingsburgchamber.org.
* San Diego: Old Town’s Fiestas Patrias on Sept. 15 will celebrate Mexican Independence Day. Old Town State Historic Park. Noon-4 p.m. Free. (619) 220-5422, https://www.sandiego.org.
* Carmichael: The Founder’s Day Celebration begins at 8 a.m. Sept. 15 with a pancake breakfast, followed by classic cars, arts and crafts, a petting zoo and entertainment. Carmichael Park. 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. (916) 481-1002, https://www.carmichaelchamber.com.
* Carmel: The Great Bowls of Fire Chili Cook-Off on Sept. 17 will include a silent auction and country music. Holman Ranch. 5-8 p.m. $20 (includes food); $10 ages 12 and under. (831) 659-4000, https://www.carmelvalleychamber.com.
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