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There are many things to do during the second half of September. Summer is still with us in many places, so enjoy yourselves.
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September 16 & 17
American River Music Festival in Coloma, California
Camping and music along the river in the original Gold Rush town of Coloma.
September 16, 17 & 18, 2011
The 17th Annual Inter-Tribal PowWow on the Sohoba Reservation in San Jacinto, California.
The Sohoba PowWow is focused on singing & dancing, crafts, Native American music, Native American videos, and more.
September 17, 2011
California Brewfest in Saramento, California
Taste some original brews and eat some good food, plus music.
September 17, 2011
Car and Bike Show & concert at Vallejo’s Restaurant & Cantina in Sacramento, California
Family event with $1.50 street tacos & DJ inside
Benefit for the Washington Neighborhood Center
September 17th, 2011
Oktoberfest At Cal Expo in Sacramento, California
I thought this was only September?? Actually, Sacramento has so many Oktoberfests we even have one in September.
September 17, 2011
Old Highway 99 Festival in Sacramento, California
A community celebration in the Lawrence Park area featuring Lydia Pense and Cold Blood, Skip Murphy Band and the Tony Perez Band. There will also be food vendors and misc. vendors including Harley Davidson. Come enjoy music and food while gazing at the car display.
September 17, 2011
Fair Oaks Chicken Festival in Fair Oaks, California
13,000 people expected to attend. Old Fair Oaks allows chickens and roosters to wander throughout town. Very quaint (and wealthy) area near Sacramento. Make sure you get your Fair Oaks Chicken Festival T-shirt. How many peeps ya know that have one?
September 17 & 18, 2011
Rootstock Festival in Sacramento, California
At the Sacramento Horseman’s Association. A two day music festival featuring Rockabilly, Americana, Country and Western Swing performers. Slimm Buick will DJ both days from 5 to 8pm.
September. 18, 2011
Family Day & Kite Day in San Francisco, California
September 22, 2011
Annual Honored Elders Day in Sacramento, California
The State of California celebrates Elders Day each year with Native American music & dance, crafts & art, food and presentations.
September 23, 2011
Native American Day in Sacramento, California
The California State Indian Museum hosts this event on the grounds of Sutter’s Fort.
September 23 & 24, 2011
The Clear Lake Splash-In in Lakeport, California
“Amphibians, Grummans, Republics, Cessnas, Pipers and experimental aircraft modified with floats – see them all at the 32nd annual event, where you can also talk with the pilots.”
September 24, 2011
Hot Rod Heaven Car Show (pre-1972) at the Pardee Resevoir, California
The Car Show includes a poker walk, music and food. Registration for the car show is $25 (includes two lunch vouchers per vehicle). There is a $8 parking fee.
September 24, 2011
A Taste of History in Sacramento, California
Local chefs recreate historic dishes plus music, dancing and more at historic Sutter’s Fort State Historic Park from 6:30 to 9:30 pm.
September 25, 2011
Annual Capay Crush in Capay, California
Ready to get your stomp on? Come out to Capay Organic farm to tour the farm, pick grapes, stomp in a half barrel and enjoy tastings from regional wineries. Food, music and a bonfire.
Swptember26 & 27, 2011
Festival Of Native Peoples in Cherokee, North Carolina
A large annual PowWow and festival hosted by the Cherokee peoples of North Carolina. Food, music, dance arts & crafts and more.
September 29 to October 2nd, 2011
Bike Fest in Las Vegas, Nevada
Las Vegas hosts one of the largest Motorcycle events west of the Mississippi River each year. Poker runs & walks, bike run and shows, music & food.
Open ALL Month
an annual fall festival hosted by an association of 56 apple ranchers in the Sierra Nevada foothills, incluing wineries, pumpkin patches, Christmas tree farms, food, crafts and art as well as produce and farms products like honey, jams & jellies, applie pies and baked goods (mmmm, apple fritters) and other local fruit.
The Permanent9/11 Memorial
Sacramento, California
Cal Expo Grounds
A permanent structure which includes an original steel beam from the World Trade Center in New York City.
Monterey Bay Aquarium
Monterey, California
The Monterey aquarium is one of the largest salt water and fresh water aquariums in the country located on the Famous Cannery Row in Monterey. Of course within a short drive are the beautiful artists colony of Carmel-By-The-Sea, Pebble Beach, 7 Mile Drive, the Monterey Bay itself and other beautiful California sites.
Old School Jukeboxes
Sacramento, California
and probably in your town
Sacramento is fortunate to have held on to quite a few original jukeboxes with their neon and all. I love these old jukeboxes and if you are young enough to have missed the great non-CD/DVD/MP3 music boxes, make sure to check them out.
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California seem like a great place to visit this time of the year. Then again, here in New England prime leaf peeping season is coming up, apple picking, pumpkins, etc. West coast and east coast, I think we are both enjoying this month.
Yes, I always wanted to visit your area especially in fall. Even with all the other tourists!