East Bay:June

June 24 - 25, 2006 - Danville Fine Arts Faire

Downtown Hartz Ave. Danville, CA

Schedule: Sat. and Sun. 10 a.m.–6 p.m.

Cost: Free

Primary Phone: (925) 837-4400

Web site: www.mlaproductions.com

More than 200 high-quality arts and crafts vendors, plus kids activities, street and stage entertainment, gourmet food, wine, and microbrews.

Alameda County Fair - June 23 - July 9, 2006

Alameda County Fairgrounds 4501 Pleasanton Ave. Alameda, CA

Schedule: Event times vary

Cost: $9, $7 seniors, $6 kids

Primary Phone: (925) 426-7600 (information)

Web site: www.alamedacountyfair.com

Headliner entertainment from Rita Moreno, Pablo Cruise, and Smash Mouth, plus ag exhibits, carnival rides, eating and karaoke contests, celebrity chefs, outstanding barbecue, and more.