# California State Fair --Through Sept. 3. The 154th edition of the California State Fair with exhibitions, foods and beverages, rodeo, carnival, concerts, live performances and more. Cal Expo, Sacramento. 916-263-3247, http://www.bigfun.org.
# Saturday on the Plaza -- Concert Series -- Through Sept. 1, Napa. Hear a variety of musical entertainment throughout the summer. Visit the Web site for a complete schedule. Dwight Murray Plaza, First Street, downtown Napa. Free. http://www.napadowntown.com.
# 36th annual Mountain View Art & Wine Festival -- 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sept. 8-9. Live music, handcrafted work by 650 artists, edibles from around the globe and a host of family activities. Castro Street, Mountain View. Free. http://www.miramarevents.com.
# 25th annual Capitola Art & Wine Festival -- Sept. 8-9. Art, wine, food, music, a children's area and more. http://www.capitolachamber.com.
# Trails and Vistas -- Sept. 8, Truckee. An artwalk celebrating the environment through dance, music and art. $10-$25. http://www.trailsandvistas.com.
# Lodi Grape Festival & Harvest Fair -- Sept. 13-16. Exhibits, live entertainment, family activities and more. $4-$7/younger than 5 free. http://www.grapefestival.com.