CALENDAR

CALIFORNIA

Santa Cruz Kayak

Surf Festival

Where, when: March 16-18, Steamer Lane at Lighthouse Point, West Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz

Admission: Free for spectators

Info: (831) 458-3648, www.asudoit.com/kayak_fest/index.html

San Francisco Flower & Garden Show

Twenty-plus display gardens: container gardens, low-water gardens, a garden with poisonous plants, flower-laden and tropical gardens with water features.

Where, when: March 21-25, Cow Palace, 2600 Geneva Ave., Daly City, Calif.

Admission: One-day adult ticket, $20 at the door; $17 if purchased online or by phone through March 20; $4 ages 6-17.

Info: (800) 569-2832, www.gardenshow.com

Big Hat Days

Central Valley family fair includes a home and garden show, a strongman competition, live entertainment.

Where, when: April 7-8, Pulaski Avenue in Old Town, Clovis, Calif.

Admission: Free

Info: (559) 299-7363, www.clovischamber.com

34th annual Adams Avenue Roots & Folk Festival

San Diego’s annual music fest with more than 60 acts on six stages.

Where, when: April 21-22, Adams Avenue between 35th and Felton streets

Admission: Free

Info: (619) 282-7329, www.adamsaveonline.com

OREGON

Taste of Tillamook

The county culinary event taps local restaurants, wine cellars and micro-brewers.

Where, when: March 16-18, Tillamook County Fairgrounds, Convention Center, 4603 3rd St., Tillamook, Ore.

Admission: $5; $4 seniors and 12 and younger

Info: (503) 842-2236, www.tasteoftillamookcounty.com

WYOMING

Spice the Ice

Inaugural chili cook-off contest

Where, when: March 10, 1440 Main St., Evanston, Wyo.

Admission: $2

Info: (800) 328-9708, www.etownchamber.com

-- Amy Hubbard