CALENDAR
Travel calendar: Events for November 2008
2008 California food festivals
October 2008 festivals & events in the West & beyond
September festivals in the West & around the world
Great beer festivals of the West
PALM DESERT
Art of Food & Wine
When, where: Nov. 6 to 9, throughout Palm Desert.
Highlights: Local chefs and bartenders show off their talent amid live music (including performances by the B-52s), art, fashion and a culinary-themed golf tournament.
Cost: Tickets start at $40.50 per person.
Info: (866) 968-2783, www.artoffoodandwine.com
MAMMOTH LAKES
Mammoth Film Festival
When, where: Nov. 13 to 23, throughout Mammoth Lakes.
Highlights: More than 60 feature and short films in a variety of genres make their debut or are screened; between show times, festival-goers can attend panel discussions, live music and social events.
Cost: $25 for an all-access pass.
Info: (760) 965-4072, www.mammothfilmfestival.com
EL CAJON
Mother Goose Parade
When, where: Nov. 23, from Magnolia Avenue and Main Street to Madison Avenue.
Highlights: The 62nd annual parade is San Diego County's largest single-day event; it features floats, marching bands and celebrity appearances by actors (including
Cost: $25 each for grandstand seats.
Info: (619) 444-8712, www.mothergooseparade.org
EUREKA
Craftsman's Days
When, where:
Nov. 29, Blue Ox Millworks Historic Park.
Highlights: Lessons and demos about blacksmithing, woodworking, spinning, ceramics and other Victorian-era crafts. Food and live music too.
Cost: $7.50 for adults; $3.50 for children 6 to 12; free for ages 5 and younger. (Profits go to the town's youth radio station.)
Info: (800) 248-4259, www.blueoxmill.com
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