California Corner

NATIONAL CITY--About 20 restaurants will participate in the Taste of National City on Wednesday at the historic Heritage Square section of town. 9th and A streets. 5-8 p.m. $10 (includes tastes). (619) 477-9339.

HAYFORK--This former logging town hosts the Trinity County Fair, next Friday through Sunday, Aug. 27-29. South Highway 3. 8 a.m.-midnight each day. $5; seniors $4; $3 ages 6-12. (530) 628-5223.

COTATI--Ongoing music will keep toes tapping at the Accordion Festival next weekend, Aug. 28-29. Accordion workshops, and polka and Cajun dance parties, are among the festivities. La Plaza Park, West Sierra Avenue and Old Redwood Highway. 10 a.m.-7 p.m. both days. $8; free for ages 15 and under. (707) 664-0444.

BIG BEAR LAKE--More than 100 vendors are expected to show and sell their wares at the Peddler’s Market and Antique Fair next weekend, Aug. 28-29. Elks Lodge, 40611 Village Drive. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. $2. (800) 4BIG-BEAR.

VACAVILLE--Ye olde crafts and entertainment are part of the Renaissance Pleasure Faire, on weekends starting next Saturday, Aug. 28, through Oct. 17. It will be open 10 a.m.-6 p.m. on Saturdays, Sundays and Labor Day. The Nut Tree, 1621 E. Monte Vista Ave. $17.50; $7.50 seniors and ages 6-11; free for ages 5 and under. (800) 52-FAIRE.

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