Festivals, Feasts & FairsFOLSOM--�Sea of Stars ....

Festivals, Feasts & Fairs

FOLSOM--�Sea of Stars . . . A Celestial Dream� is the theme of “A Rainbow of Quilts and Fibers X,� the 10th anniversary show of the Folsom Quilt and Fiber Guild, Feb. 4-5. More than 210 quilts showcased, plus a kids’ corner, a boutique and demonstrations. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday at the Folsom Community Center, 52 Natoma St. $4, general; free for those 12 and under. (916) 933-1830.

PETALUMA--Antiques, miniatures and books are among the treasures at the ninth annual Pollyanna Doll Show and Sale, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Feb. 5 at the Petaluma Veterans Building, 1094 Petaluma Blvd. South. Puppet shows staged at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. $3.50, general; free for kids 12 and under. (707) 763-5237. PALM SPRINGS--When in Rome, or maybe Palm Springs . . . The annual Italian Festa is noon-6 p.m. Feb. 5 at the Palm Springs Pavilion, Sunrise Way and Ramon Road. Italian food and music are among the offerings. Sponsored by the Dolly Sinatra Lodge of the Sons of Italy. $5. (619) 329-4879. DANA POINT--A sea of activities commemorates the migration of the California gray whale at the 24th annual Dana Point Festival of Whales, Feb. 11-March 5. Among the highlights: Street Faire, with arts and crafts, food and entertainment, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Feb. 25-26 and March 4-5 in La Plaza Park, Golden Lantern and Coast Highway. Other festival events include sandcastle workshops, campfire programs, films and whale-watching excursions. Many activities are at Dana Point Harbor and Doheny Beach. (800) 290-DANA or (714) 496-1555.

KERNVILLE--The spirit of the 1860s gold rush days is alive at the Whiskey Flat Days celebration, Feb. 17-20. Festivities include a downtown parade, 11 a.m. Saturday, a Wild West rodeo, 1 p.m. Saturday-Sunday at McNally Rodeo Arena and contests and entertainment in Circle and Riverside parks, Friday afternoon, all day Saturday-Sunday, and Monday morning. (619) 376-2629.

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