SAN DIEGO--Mexico, Peru, Ecuador, Panama and Guatemala...

SAN DIEGO--Mexico, Peru, Ecuador, Panama and Guatemala are among the countries showcased through folk art, music and dance at the 13th annual Latin American Festival Aug. 4-6. The free event is 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat.; 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sun. at Bazaar del Mundo in Old Town. (619) 296-3161.

OXNARD--Spicy fun awaits at the Salsa Festival, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Aug. 5-6. Taste salsa prepared by residents and restaurants and enjoy live music in Plaza Park, C and 5th streets. Free. A 5K run and pancake breakfast kick things off on Saturday. (800) 2-OXNARD. HOMEWOOD--Works in a variety of media are featured in the 21st annual Tahoe/Homewood Fine Arts Festival, Aug. 4-6 at Ski Homewood, 5145 W. Lake Blvd. (California 89). The free show runs 10 a.m.-6 p.m. daily. (209) 296-1195.

SAN CLEMENTE--The monthly gathering of artists, craftspeople and produce sellers is Aug. 6 along Avenida Del Mar. More than 80 arts and crafts booths are open 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; summer fruit and other fresh offerings are available in a farmers market, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. (714) 361-0735.

GRASS VALLEY--Head to the Gold Country for the Nevada County Fair, themed “In the Good Old Summertime,” Aug. 9-13. Entertainment on four stages, rides, livestock, crafts, exhibits and more are featured noon-midnight Wed.; 10 a.m.-midnight Thurs.-Sun. $3, general; $1, kids 6-12; free for those under 6. 11228 McCourtney Road. (916) 273-6217.

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