California Events: Weekend Selections October 29-31, 2010

Concours d'Elegance in Santa Barbara Oct. 29-31

Each Monday you’ll find a selection of events for the upcoming weekend. With so much to do in California, this is just a small sampling. Click on each event for additional information.

Friday, Oct. 29 Santa Barbara – Concours d’Elegance

The “crème de la crème” in automobiles, food and wine, the latest haute fashions and art. See a collection of more than 200 antique, vintage, classic, exotic and modern American & European automobiles and motorcycles from around the world. Santa Barbara Polo & Racquet Club, Oct. 29-31.

Saturday, Oct. 30 Big Bear Lake – 40th Annual Oktoberfest

Celebrate 40 years of friends, family and good times at California’s #1 rated Oktoberfest. Enjoy German beer, bratwursts, sauerkraut, and apple strudel and plenty of festivities - from stein holding matches to log sawing competitions. Shop for handmade arts, crafts and collectibles and be entertained by German bands and polka dancers. Lots of family-friendly activities. Bear Lake Convention Center.

Sunday, Oct. 31 Los Angeles - West Hollywood Halloween Costume Carnaval

It’s the largest Halloween celebration in the world. The 23rd annual Costume Carnaval expects to attract nearly half a million people to Santa Monica Blvd. for games, live music and costume contests. Between La Cienega Blvd. and La Peer Dr., 6pm to midnight.

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