Festivals, Feasts & FairsSAN FRANCISCO--The waterfront is...

Festivals, Feasts & Fairs

SAN FRANCISCO--The waterfront is a-twinkle for the ninth annual Embarcadero Center Holiday Lights Celebration, 5-7:30 p.m. Nov. 18. The switch is flipped on 17,000 lights. Free. At the foot of Market Street. (800) 733-6318.

REDLANDS--The 12th annual Wildlife West Art Festival brings together more than 40 wildlife artists, Nov. 18-20 at the San Bernardino County Museum, 2024 Orange Tree Lane. Also featured: conservation and education booths and the top paintings from the 1995 Federal Duck Stamp Competition. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday-Saturday; 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday. $4, general; $3, seniors; $2, kids 2-12. (909) 798-8570.

SOLVANG--New Orleans-style music and eats await at the fourth annual Solvang Dixieland Jazz Festival, Nov. 18-20 at the Solvang Royal Scandinavian Inn, 400 Alisal Road. Featured events: The Hot Frogs Jumping Jazz Band and a Cajun appetizer buffet, 6-10 p.m. Friday; the Blue Street Jazz Band and a Southern picnic buffet, 6-10 p.m. Saturday. Festival pass, $50; Friday only, $15; Saturday only, $20; Sunday only, $20 (includes concerts and food). Hotel packages available. (800) 624-5572.

SAN DIEGO--Gift ideas, lively tunes, hands-on projects for kids and art demonstrations are highlights at the sixth annual Holiday Avenues of the Arts, a free festival Nov. 19-20 in the Gaslamp Quarter. Fifth Avenue, between Market and L streets, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. both days. (619) 239-1143.

HOPLAND--Fetzer Vineyards hosts the 26th annual Holiday Festival, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 26-27. Horse-drawn carriage rides, food tastings and live music are planned. Free. Fetzer Tasting Room and Visitor Center, 13500 South U.S. 101. (800) 959-4035.

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