California Corner: Festivals, Feasts & Fairs

Beaumont--Get patriotic at Cherry Red, White and Blue 2002, the 84th annual Cherry Festival June 6-9. Festivities will include a parade (10:30 a.m. June 8), a carnival, 5- and 10K runs and entertainment. Stewart Park. 5-10 p.m. June 6; 5 p.m.-midnight June 7; 9 a.m.-midnight June 8; noon-9 p.m. June 9. $2; 5 and younger free. (909) 845-9541. Winchester--The Temecula Valley Balloon & Wine Festival will get underway June 7-9 with hot-air balloon rides, wine tasting, music, arts and crafts, food and a children’s fair. Lake Skinner. 5-10 p.m. June 7,

$7, 12 and younger free;

6 a.m.-10 p.m. June 8, $17, $5 ages 7-12; 6 a.m.-6 p.m. June 9, $15, $5 ages 7-12. (909) 676-6713, www.tvbwf.com.

Sonora--Get a Taste of Sonora June 8 when local restaurants, wineries and breweries showcase their goodies, accompanied by live music. Opera Hall, 250 S. Washington St. 7-10 p.m. $20 in advance, $25 at the door. (209) 532-7725, www.sonoraca.com.

Pleasanton--Food and craft booths will line Main Street for the Heritage Days Festival & Barbecue June 8-9. Downtown. 10 a.m.-7 p.m. June 8;

10 a.m.-5 p.m. June 9. Free. (925) 484-2199, www.pleasantondowntown.net.

Middleton--Experience the Old West during Middleton Days June 14-16. Highlights include a parade (June 15), equestrian events, games, food, arts and crafts and children’s activities. Central Park. Free. (800) 525-3743, www.lakecounty.com.

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