Come play a game and win a prize for your sweetie, then watch the opening night fireworks. Carnival open Noon until midnight during June. Looking ahead to July 3 ... disco king "Boogie Man," KC and the Sunshine Band will perform.
Published: May, 2006
ALAMEDA COUNTY FAIR
June 23 - July 9
Pleasanton
Come play a game and win a prize for your sweetie, then watch the opening night fireworks. Carnival open Noon until midnight during June. Looking ahead to July 3 ... disco king Boogie Man, KC and the Sunshine Band will perform.
ACCORDION FESTIVAL
June 4, Noon-6PM
San Francisco
It’s National Accordion Awareness Month and you know you love the accordion. Get your fix at San Francisco’s 16th Annual Accordion Festival in Del Monte Square at the Cannery in Fisherman’s Wharf. This free event features a wide variety of accordion-based bands and the Main Squeeze Pageant. (415) 440-0800 www.ladyofspain.com
SONOMA - MARIN FAIR
June 21 - 25
Sonoma
Come eat BBQ, cotton candy, corn on the cob, caramel popcorn and then ride some rides. If that doesn’t make you nauseous (in a good way) then attend the World’s Ugliest Dog Contest at the fair on June 23rd. Carnival open from Noon to Midnight. Gates close at 10PM. www.sonoma-marinfair.org
HEALDSBURG JAZZ FESTIVAL
June 1 - 11
Sonoma
A week-long festival of public performances in diverse settings, including the historic Raven Theater, the new Hotel Healdsburg and several area wineries. Call (707) 431-8371
www.healdsburgjazzfestival.com
HEALTH & HARMONY FESTIVAL
June 9 - 11
Santa Rosa
A community festival promoting music, arts, ecology and healthy living. Five music stages, on-site camping, a green living expo, beer and wine gardens, free workshops and a kids’ zone. Concerts feature Spearhead, Ozomatli, War, Hamsa Lila and more. Saturday night, a techno tribal dance with circus troupes and firedancers. Sonoma County Fairgrounds.
www.harmonyfestival.com