California Corner

SAN RAFAEL--It’s high-tech down on the farm at the Marin County Fair Thursday through next Monday, July 1-5, with farm animals, rides, crafts and a Multimedia Funhouse. 11 a.m.-11 p.m. daily. $10; $8 ages 4-12 and seniors; free under 12 on July 1. (415) 499-6400.

BROWNSVILLE--Logging, horseshoe tossing and husband-calling skills will come in handy at the Brownsville Mountain Fair next Saturday and Sunday, July 3-4. The fair includes those contests, plus music and crafts. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday; 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday. $2; $1 ages 12 and younger. (530) 679-2793.

FORT BRAGG--The World’s Largest Salmon Barbecue is promised on Saturday, July 3, from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. at Noyo Harbor in Fort Bragg. Fireworks will fly over the harbor about 9 p.m. Next Sunday, a parade will roll through Mendocino at 1 p.m. Barbecue $11; $7 ages 12 and younger. (800) 726-2780.

SAN DIEGO--Relay races, a flag-raising ceremony and an 1800s encampment will be part of the Old-Fashioned Fourth of July next Sunday. Old Town San Diego State Historic Park. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. (619) 469-3174.

COLUMBIA--Flags and cannon fire will kick off another traditional Fourth fest at 10 a.m. next Sunday. It will include a parade at noon, and pie-eating, bucket-brigade and greased-pole-climbing contests. Barbecue 4-6 p.m. ($6; $4 ages 10 and under). Main Street, Columbia State Historic Park. Free. (209) 536-1672.

Schenden’s e-mail address is lkschenden@msn.com.