California Corner : Festivals, Feasts & Fairs

LOS BANOS--Juicy red activities await at Tomato Fest IV, Sept. 22-25 at the Los Banos Fairgrounds, F and 4th streets. The favorite fruit is center stage in the Tomato Land exhibit and along Gourmet Row. Also offered: arts and crafts, live music and a carnival. 4-11 p.m. Thursday; 8 a.m.-midnight Friday; 7 a.m.-midnight Saturday; 7 a.m.-10 p.m. Sunday. $3. (209) 827-7046.

LAKE ARROWHEAD--Ten area artists showcase their works at the Mountain Masters Arts Spectacular, Sept. 23-25. Festivities include a reception, 6 p.m. Friday ($10); exhibit and demonstrations, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday (free); dinner with the artists, Saturday ($25), and exhibit and demonstrations, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday (free). At the Burnt Mill Beach Club. (909) 337-3715.

TUSTIN--Smith’s Festival of Ballooning fills the skies with color and the ground with fun, Sept. 23-25 at the Irvine Co.’s Tustin Ranch property, Jamboree, Portola Parkway and Tustin Ranch Road. Highlights include five balloon ascensions with more than 100 hot-air balloons and classic car show. Noon-11 p.m. Friday; 7 a.m.-11 p.m. Saturday; 7 a.m.-9 p.m. Sunday. $15, general; $5, kids 6-12; free for kids under 6. (714) 753-4680.

CALISTOGA--Antique aircraft and cars, sky divers and live bands are featured at the Auto and Air Fair, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sept. 24 at the Calistoga Gliderport on Lincoln Avenue, downtown ($5). A Hangar Dance follows at 8 p.m. ($10). (707) 942-6333.

PETALUMA--The Outdoor Antique Faire boasts more than 215 vendors, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Sept. 25 on Kentucky and 4th streets, downtown. Free. (707) 763-7686.

OXNARD--The Channel Islands Harbor Summer Art Show, featuring paintings, jewelry, sculpture and more, is 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sept. 24-25 at the Harbor Landing Center, Channel Islands Harbor. Free. (818) 797-6803.

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