Festivals, Feasts & FairsSOLVANG--An eclectic showcase of...

Festivals, Feasts & Fairs

SOLVANG--An eclectic showcase of live music and dance, and a variety of hands-on arts and crafts demonstrations are featured at the Solvang Music and Arts Festival, May 12-14. The festival kicks off at 6:30 p.m. Friday and performances and workshops continue 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday; 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday. At the Solvang Designer Outlets on Alisal Road, three blocks south of Mission Drive (California 246). Free. (805) 686-9522.

SANTA BARBARA--A full day of maritime activities is scheduled at the seventh annual Santa Barbara Harbor Festival, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. May 13 at the Santa Barbara yacht harbor on Cabrillo Street. Festivities include the traditional blessing of the fleet, marine exhibits and boat tours. Free. (805) 563-0003.

CLOVERDALE--Once again, homage is paid to “Black Bart”--the outlaw Charles Bolton who never fired a shot--at the Black Bart Days Festival, May 13-14. Featured: Live music, a model railroad display, arts and crafts, sheep dog trials and more. All-day festivities at the corner of North Cloverdale Boulevard and Broad Street end at midnight Saturday; 4 p.m. Sunday. Western dress encouraged. (707) 894-4470.

MONTEREY--Works by 64 artists are highlighted in the seventh annual Monterey County Artists’ Studio Tour, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. May 13-14. Visit studios all over the Monterey Peninsula area. The Catalogue/Artists Directory ($12) has tour maps, and serves as an admission ticket for two. (Available at locations throughout Monterey Bay.) (408) 375-8520.

VENTURA--The Ventura Chamber Music Festival is set in historic downtown venues, May 17-21. Performers include the Los Angeles Guitar Quartet and the Ventura County Chamber Orchestra. Individual tickets: $18, $28; Festival passes: $80-$245. Brochures and ticket orders: (805) 648-3146.

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