# Weekend Along Farm Trails -- 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sept. 29-30, Sonoma. Farms open their doors during fall harvest for educational activities. 800-207-9464, http://www.farmtrails.org.
# 14th annual Monterey Seafood & Music Festival -- Sept. 29-30. Local fresh seafood, live music, arts and crafts. Custom House Plaza, Monterey. 831-655-8070, http://www.oldmonterey.org.
# San Luis Obispo Plein Air Festival -- Oct. 1-7. Watch festival artists paint the landscapes, cityscapes and seascapes of San Luis Obispo County. 800-634-1414, http://www.sloartcenter.org.
# 21st annual California Avocado Festival -- Oct. 5-7, Carpinteria. Food, music, live entertainment, vendors, family activities and more. Linden Avenue, downtown Carpinteria. Free. 805-684-0038, http://www.avofest.com.
# Wine Country Cajun Food & Music Festival -- 1-6 p.m. Oct. 6, Napa. Live music, Cajun cuisine, cooking demonstrations, parades, contests, kids activities, and more. http://www.WineCountryCajunFestival.com.
# Fourth annual Downtown Truckee Wine, Walk & Shop -- Noon-4 p.m. Oct. 6. Wine sampling, food pairings, shopping and more. Commercial Row, Downtown Truckee. $25-$35. 530-550-2252, http://www.TruckeeWineWalk.com.
