Southern California festivals on Father's Day

Wondering where to take Dad on Sunday for Father’s Day, or where to celebrate the day if you’re a dad yourself? Southern California will be hopping with unique festivals this weekend. Have a look at the family-friendly options below. All are multi-day events that include June 15.

Live Oak Festival, Santa Barbara; June 13-15, 2008 - This camping festival will feature a vast medley of music including traditional and jazz. The line-up includes Nanci Griffith, Poncho Sanchez, Dan Hicks and the Hotlicks, and the Derailers.

Koroneburg European Old World Festival, Corona, California; May 10-June 15, 2008 - Dig up your best noble shirt, or other 16th century garb, then head over to this Renaissance fest.

Huck Finn Jubilee Country & Bluegrass Festival, Victorville, California; June 13-15, 2008 - The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band headlines this weekend-long event with music, games and camping.

San Diego County Fair, Del Mar, California; June 14-July 6 (except June 16 and 23), 2008 - Check out the ostrich and camel racing, a special spectacle for this opening weekend.

Wooden Boat Festival, San Diego, California; June 14-15, 2008 - At this event, see a vast array of handcrafted boats, ride a steamboat, learn about sail-making, and more.

— Susan Derby, Special to the Los Angeles Times

[Photo: San Diego County Fair at SDFair.com]

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