California Corner : Festivals, Feasts & Fairs

PETALUMA--This year’s Sonoma-Marin Fair, themed “On the Moove” celebrates the area’s dairy industry. Festivities are June 22-26 at the Petaluma Fairgrounds, Washington and Payran streets. Featured: livestock shows, gourmet food demonstrations, arts and crafts, a floral design show and a carnival. Noon-midnight daily. $6, general; $3, kids 7-12; free for those 6 and under. (707) 763-0931.

LAKE ARROWHEAD--The Rotary Club of Lake Arrowhead’s Art and Wine Tasting Festival is 10 a.m.-5 p.m. June 25-26 at the Tavern Bay Beach Club. Free. (909) 337-3715.

SAN JOSE--Honor Independence Day by celebrating our country’s diverse cultures. The 1994 San Jose America Festival is July 2-4 in Guadalupe River Park, downtown. 11 a.m.-8 p.m. July 2; 11 a.m.-9 p.m. July 3; 11 a.m.-midnight July 4. Fireworks are at 9:30 p.m. July 4. Free. (408) 662-6688.

VENTURA--The 19th annual Fourth of July celebration is 11 a.m.-5 p.m. between Ventura Avenue and Fir Street. The Children’s Push ‘em-Pull ‘em Parade is 10:30 a.m. Free. (805) 654-7830. An evening celebration awaits on the athletic field at Ventura College, 4667 Telegraph Road. Gates open at 5:30 p.m.; entertainment and games are at 6, and fireworks are at 8:55. $8, general; $6, kids. (805) 654-6462.

HEALDSBURG--Get in shape now for the Healdsburg Harvest Century Bicycle Tour, July 23. Twenty-, 40- and 62.1-mile scenic rides are through the Alexander, Russian River and Dry Creek valleys. $22 before July 4; $32 after. Space is limited; no same-day registration. (707) 433-6935.