Calendar of events for July and August

SAN FRANCISCO

Renegade Craft Fair

When, where: July 31 and Aug. 1, Fort Mason

Highlights: At this gathering of artists and artisans selling their works, activities include a knit-in, jewelry-making, raffles, demos, food and music.

Cost: Free

Info: (773) 227-2707, https://www.renegadecraft.com/san-francisco

VENTURA

Ventura County Fair

When, where: Aug. 4-15, Ventura County Fairgrounds

Highlights: Rides and games, food and beverages. Musical headliners include Wilson Phillips and Styx.

Cost: $10 for ages 13 and older; $7 for children ages 6 to 12 and senior citizens. Rides are priced individually.

Info: (805) 648-3376, https://www.venturacountyfair.org

FAIRFIELD, CALIF.

Tomato Festival & West Coast BBQ Championship

When, where: Aug. 14 and 15, Texas Street

Highlights: The annual event will draw tens of thousands to taste hundreds of varieties of heirloom tomatoes and to partake in a tomato-eating contest, try tomato products of all kinds and sample a variety of tomato-themed foods and drinks.

Cost: Free

Info: (707) 422-0103

SEBASTOPOL, CALIF.

Gravenstein Apple Fair

When, where: Aug. 14 and 15, Ragle Ranch Park

Highlights: Celebrate the Gravenstein apple with arts and crafts, entertainment, drinks and food (including a pie-eating contest) at this annual fair.

Cost: $12 for ages 13 and up; $5 for kids ages 6 to 12; $10 for senior citizens; family packages for $30

Info: https://www.gravensteinapplefair.com

GUALALA, CALIF.

Art in the Redwoods

When, where: Aug. 19-22, Gualala Arts Center

Highlights: The 49th annual festival includes a wide variety of art, much of which is for sale. An opening dinner kicks off the weekend with live music and food.

Cost: Varies by event

Info: (707) 884-1138, https://www.gualalaarts.org

—Avital Binshtock

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