October 6-8, 2006

California Avocado Festival
Displays, food booths and live entertainment. Linden Avenue, Carpinteria. Information: 805.684.5479. www.avofest.com

October 13-15, 2006

Santa Barbara Festival of Art & Jazz
Santa Barbara Festival of Art & Jazz This signature festival offers both residents and visitors the unique opportunity to purchase an array of amazing fine art, interact with exhibiting artists, sample international cuisine, and enjoy word class jazz performances. The festival is located throughout the manicured gardens and adjacent streets of the Santa Barbara County Courthouse. 11am-9pm. Santa Barbara County Courthouse, Anacapa and Santa Barbara Streets between Anapamu and Figueroa Streets. Tickets: $5. Information: 805.695.8686, 800-538-1881 or www.meifestivals.com

October 14, 2006

Santa Barbara Harbor & Seafood Festival
The City of Santa Barbara Waterfront Department, along with the Harbor Merchants Association and Santa Barbara Maritime Museum, are pleased to present the 2006 Santa Barbara Harbor & Seafood Festival. The all-day signature event showcases Santa Barbara's historic working harbor, harbor businesses, and the Maritime Museum. Festival highlights include boat rides, musical entertainment, diver demonstrations, museum tours, craft booths, raffles and plenty of fresh seafood. Santa Barbara Harbor. Information: 805.897.1962. www.sbmm.org

October 21-22, 2006

Lemon Festival
Girsh Park. 805-967-4618 www.lemonfestival.com