CALIFORNIA FESTIVALS

Travel Calendar: November events in California

By Avital Binshtock
06:38 PM PST, November 04, 2008

ENCINITAS

Fall Festival

When, where: Nov. 23, U.S. 101 between D and J streets (will be closed to vehicular traffic).

Highlights: More than 450 vendor booths selling art, crafts, antiques, food and more while musicians and dancers perform.

Cost: Free.

Info: (760) 943-1950, www.encinitas101.com/news_events-fallfestival.html

SAN JOSE

Harvest Festival

When, where: Nov. 28 to 30, San Jose Convention Center.

Highlights: The 36th annual event of its kind features more than 24,000 unique arts and crafts.

Cost: $9 for adults, $7 for seniors older than 61, $4 for ages 13 to 17, and free for kids younger than 13 accompanied by an adult.

Info: (415) 447-3205, www.harvestfestival.com

OAK GLEN

Apple Butter Festival

When, where: Nov. 28 to 30, Los Rios Rancho

Highlights: Demonstrations of apple butter making, carriage rides, pioneer crafts, games and an old-fashioned hoedown that includes live music.

Cost: Admission is free; the hoedown costs $25 per adult, $18 per child younger than 13.

Info: (909) 797-1005, www.losriosrancho.com

BIG SUR

Big Sur Harvest & Craft Fair

When, where: Nov. 29 and 30, Big Sur Grange Hall.

Highlights: Local artists and artisans sell their handmade wares during this 28-year Thanksgiving-weekend tradition, which kicks off with a giant potluck meal.

Cost: Free.

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