California Corner

SANGER--Celebrate the end of the grape harvest at the Grape Bowl Festival Thursday through next Sunday, Sept. 23-26. Carnival rides will fill a lot at the corner of North and Academy avenues. 4-11:30 p.m. each day. Free; $2 parking. (559) 875-4575.

OROVILLE--You’re assured to catch a big one using a fishing simulator at the Salmon Festival on Saturday, Sept. 25. Attractions include a river walk and hatchery tours. Fish hatchery on Table Mountain Boulevard. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. (800) 655-4563.

SONOMA--The blessing of the grapes, a children’s grape stomp and a firefighters’ water fight will be part of the 102nd Valley of the Moon Vintage Festival next weekend, Sept. 24-26. Sonoma Plaza. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. each day. Free. (707) 996-2109.

MOORPARK--The good ol’ days return with a street fair, parade, games, children’s rides and a team talent show for the 20th annual Country Days Saturday, Sept. 25. Festivities will begin with a pancake breakfast at 7:30 a.m. and continue until 4 p.m. along High Street downtown. The parade will begin at 9:30 a.m. Free. (805) 529-0322.

KELSEYVILLE--Packing competitions and pie-eating contests are highlights of the Pear Festival Saturday, Sept. 25. A parade, featuring tractors, will begin at 10 a.m. Main Street. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. (800) 525-3743.

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