California Corner

Festivals, Feasts & Fairs

* Escondido: The Grape Day Festival on Sept. 8 will have a parade at 10 a.m., plus food, music, entertainment and a petting zoo. Grape Day Park. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. (760) 743-8207, Internet https://www.sandiego.org.

* Wasco: Tour rose fields Sept. 8-9 at the Festival of Roses in this town, 25 miles northwest of Bakersfield, that calls itself “The Rose Capital of the Nation.” On opening day, a parade will roll down 7th Street at 10 a.m. A carnival, an art show, floral competitions and children’s activities take place both days in Barker Park. 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Sept. 8; 7 a.m.-4 p.m. Sept. 9. Free. (661) 758-2616, https://www.wascocity.com.

* Tuolumne: The Acorn Fest, Sept. 8-9, celebrates the harvest with Native American dancing, food and arts and crafts. Tuolumne Rancheria, Tuolumne Road. 9 a.m.-dusk both days. Free. (209) 928-3475.

* San Francisco: Ghirardelli Square Chocolate Festival, Sept. 8-9, showcases Ghirardelli chocolate and specialty desserts from San Francisco restaurants. Ghirardelli Square, 900 North Point. Noon-5 p.m. both days. Free admission; $5 for six tasting samples. (415) 775-5500, https://www.ghirardellisq.com.

* Nevada City: Constitution Day actually lasts for two days, Sept. 8-9. It will begin Sept. 8 with duck races and a salute to the Stars and Stripes, featuring three bands. On Sept. 9, a parade will get underway at 2 p.m. Broad Street. 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Sept. 8; 2-4 p.m. Sept. 9. Free. (530) 265-2692, https://www.nevadacitychamber.com.