California Corner: Festivals, Feasts & Fairs

Bishop--Mule Days kick off May 22-26, featuring concerts, a parade (10 a.m. May 25), Western dances (May 24-25), rodeo events and mule competitions. Tri-County Fairgrounds. 9 a.m.-7 p.m. May 22; 8 a.m.-11 p.m. May 23; 8 a.m.-midnight May 24; 10 a.m.-1 a.m. May 25; 8 a.m.-10 p.m. May 26. Prices vary; all-show pass $45; under 12 admitted free. (760) 872-4263, www.muledays.org.

San Bernardino--The 87th annual National Orange Show May 23-27 celebrates citrus with entertainment, exhibits, wine tasting, livestock shows and a carnival. Orange Show Event Center, 689 South E St. 11 a.m.-10 p.m. daily. Free. (909) 888-6788, www.nationalorangeshow.com.

Vacaville--Fiesta Days May 23-27 is a celebration of Western and Hispanic heritage with a parade (10 a.m. May 25), carnival, music, food, arts and crafts and a car show. 3-10 p.m. May 23-24; 11 a.m.-10 p.m. May 25-27. Free. (877) 441-7594, www.fiestadays.com.

Coalinga--The 66th Horned Toad Derby gets hoppin’ May 24-27 with horned toad races, a parade (10 a.m. May 25), games, entertainment and a carnival. Olsen Park. 3 p.m.-midnight May 24; noon-midnight May 25; 10 a.m.-midnight May 26; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. May 27. Free. (800) 854-3885, www.coalingachamber.com.

Berkeley--Sample chocolate while viewing the sidewalk art at the Chocolate & Chalk Art Festival May 25-27. Solano Avenue. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. each day. Chocolate 50 cents to $3.50. (510) 527-5358, www.solanostroll.org.

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