Saturday June 18
Campbell Scottish Games and Celtic Gathering
Featuring the World Professional Open Stone Put Championship and othe competitions, music, food. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. June 18. Santa Clara County Fairgrounds, 344 Tully Road, San Jose. $12, $10 seniors/youth, free ages 7 and younger. (408)225-3305. www.campbellgames.com
Dancing on the Avenue in Willow Glen
Food, music, children’s activities. 5 p.m. - 10 p.m. June 18. Lincoln Avenue between Minnesota and Willow, San Jose. Free. (408)298-2100. www.downtownwillowglen.org
Saturday June 25
Santa Cruz Surf City Classic
More than 150 pre-1950s Woodies, music vendors, memorabilia. 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. June 25. Santa Cruz Wharf on Beach Street near the Boardwalk. Free. (831)420-5273. www.santacruzwoodies.com
Saturday & Sunday June 2-3
Fillmore Jazz Festival in San Francisco
Contemporary jazz with Paula West and Lavay Smith and her Red Hot Skillet Lickers, food vendors, more than 300 artists. 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. July 2-3. Fillmore Street between Eddy and Jackson. Free. (800)731-0003. www.fillmorejazzfestival.com
Monday July 4
Summer Festival and Chili Cook-Off in Palo Alto
Amatuer and professional cook-offs for prizes, music, petting zoo. Noon - 5 p.m. July 4. Mitchell Park, 600 E. Meadow Drive. Free admission, chili tasting kits for sale. (650)463-4921.
Saturday & Sunday July 16-17
Connoisseurs Marketplace in Menlo Park
International food celebrity chef demonstrations, wine, micro-brews, juried art show, music, children’s activities. 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. July 16-17. Santa Cruz Avenue between El Camino Real and Johnson Street. Free. (650)325-2818. www.miramarevents.com
Sunday July 17
San Jose International Mariachi Festical
Music, dance, food, drinks, games, arts and crafts for children. 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. July 17. Discovery Meadow, Woz Way and San Carlos Street, San Jose. Free. (800)642-8482.
Friday - Sunday August 5-7
Santa Clara County Fair
Carnival rides, shows, music, entertainment; entertainers have not yet been announced. 11 a.m. - 11 p.m. Aug 5-7. Fairgrounds, 344 Tully Road, San Jose. Free admission. (408)494-3166. www.thefair.org
Thursday - Sunday August 11-14
Comcast San Jose Jazz Festival
Headliners include Hank Jones, Elaine Elias, Louie Bellson, Eddie Palmieri, Ernestine Anderson, Soulive. Aug. 11-14 on nine stages in downtown San Jose. Free admission. (408)288-7557. www.sanjosejazz.org
Saturday & Sunday August 13-14
Nihonmachi Street Fair in San Francisco
Lion dancers, taiko drummers, Japanese art, crafts, music, entertainment, food, children’s events. 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Aug 13-14. Japan Center, Post Street between Laguna and Fillmore streets. Free. (415)771-9861. www.nihonmachistreetfair.org
Sunday August 21
Aloha Celebrity Races and Polynesian Festival in Santa Cruz
Races, leis, shave ice, Maori face painting, print making, dance performances. 9 a.m. Aug. 21. Wharf, Beach Street near the Boardwalk. Free. (831)420-5273. www.santacruzwharf.com
Saturday & Sunday September 10-11
Chocolate Festival at Ghirardelli Square, San Francisco
Chocolate-flavored food, eating contests. Benefits Project Open Hand. Noon - 5 p.m. Sept. 10-11. 900 North Point. Free admission; $8 for five chocolate samples and bottled water. (415)755-5500. www.ghirardellisq.com
Saturday September 10 - Sunday October 16
Northern California Renaissance Faire at Casa de Fruta
Hundreds of costumed performers and entertainment on five stages, more than 150 craft vendors, games, rides, activities, ale, food. 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Saturdays-Sundays Sept. 10-Oct. 16. 10031 Pacheco Pass Highway, Hollister. $20, $10 children. (408)847-3247. www.norcalrenfaire.org
Saturday & Sunday October 1-2
Italian Family Festival at Santana Row
Food, beer, wine, art, crafts, children’s activities, entertainment, bocce ball. 11 a.m. - 10p.m. Oct. 1, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Oct. 2. Winchester and Stevens Creek boulevards, San Jose. Free. (408)293-7122. www.iahfsj.org
Monday October 10
World Championship Pumpkin Weigh-Off in Half Moon Bay
Some 100 contenders from throughout the West compete for $15,000 prize. 7:30 a.m. - 11 a.m. Oct 10. IDES Grounds, Main Street. Free. (650)726-9652. www.miramarevents.com
Friday - Sunday November 25-27
San Jose Harvest Festival
Handmade crafts, gifts, demonstrations, entertainment, food. 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. Nov. 25, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. Nov 26, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Nov 27. San Jose McEnery Convention Center, 150 W. San Carlos Street. $8.50, $7.50 seniors, $4.50 youth. (800)321-1213. www.harvestfestival.com