CALENDAR
Calendar: Events from August to September 2008
BIG BEAR LAKE
Big Bear Lake International Film Festival
When, where: Sept. 11 to 14, at Big Bear Performing Arts Center, 39707 Big Bear Blvd., and Village Theaters North, 602 Pine Knot Ave.
Highlights: Screenings of independent features, shorts, animated and family films, and documentaries and a screenplay competition.
Cost: General admission for screenings, $5, Sunday films are free.
Info: (909) 866-3433.
CARMEL
TomatoFest
When, where: 12:30 p.m. Sept. 14 at Quail Lodge, 8205 Valley Greens Drive.
Highlights: Wine, tomato and olive oil tastings; heirloom tomatoes and tomato seeds on sale; live music and dancing.
Cost: $95, includes entry plus food, wine and activities, children 11 and younger free.
Info:www.tomatofest.com.
GARBERVILLE
Pipejam
When, where: Sept. 6 at Southern Humboldt Community Park, 934 Sprowl Creek Road.
Highlights: Pro skating demonstrations, public competition, live music.
Cost: $25, 10 and younger free
Info:www.mateel.org.
SAN DIEGO
Adams Avenue Street Fair
When, where: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sept. 27 on Adams Avenue from 32nd to 35th streets in Normal Heights.
Highlights: Billed as Southern California's largest free music festival; more than 70 acts, including blues, jazz, rock and world music on six stages; carnival; beer gardens; 300- plus food and crafts vendors.
Cost: Free.
Info: (619) 282-7329, www.adamsaveonline.com.
VENTURA
Rock on the Docks
When, where: 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday and Sept. 6, 13, 20 and 27 at Ventura Harbor, 1583 Spinnaker Drive.
Highlights: Live bands perform on a floating dock in Ventura Harbor in front of shops and restaurants.
Cost: Free.
Info: (805) 477-0470, www.venturaharborvillage.com.
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