Things to do in Northern California this weekend: Jumping frogs, disc golf pros, film festival, mermaids and more
Thousands of people are expected to converge on Angels Camp this weekend for the Calaveras County Fair and the county's jumping frogs made famous by Mark Twain. But there's a lot more going on across Northern California, too. Here is a round-up of some things to do.
Calaveras County Fair and Jumping Frog Jubilee
The Calaveras County Fair and Jumping Frog Jubilee is underway through Sunday at the county fairgrounds in Angels Camp. Meteorologist Tamara Berg previews the event in the video above. Learn more here.
Disc Golf Pro Tour
The Disc Golf Pro Tour heads to Stockton from Friday through Sunday for the OTB Open at Swenson Park. Learn more here.
Wheatland Pet Parade
The 98th annual Wheatland Pet Parade is happening Saturday at 9:30 a.m. at 112 Main Street. People are encouraged to march with or without their pet. Learn more here.
Homegrown Health Event
Children can receive a vegetable plant during an event on Saturday in Woodland. Dignity Health Woodland Clinic is hosting the free event from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Learn more here.
Locke Pacific Spring Festival
The Locke Asian Pacific Spring Festival takes place Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. It will have a lion dance, music, martial arts, food and more. Learn more here.
Rocklin Community Festival
The Rocklin Community Festival takes place through Sunday at Springview Park. It features a “Midway of Fun” carnival, food court, beer and wine garden and craft vendors. Learn more here.
Brews in the Burbs
The Sunrise Mall parking lot in Citrus Heights will showcase breweries, cideries, meaderies and distilleries from Northern California on Saturday. The event runs from 4 to 8 p.m. Learn more here.
Tahoe Elementary Community Festival
Tahoe Elementary in Sacramento is holding a community festival on Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. where you can see live music and artists paint. Food trucks will also be on hand. Learn more here.
Sacramento Bacon Fest
The bacon festival in Sacramento is holding a finale event at Mulvaney’s B&L on Sunday from 1:30 to 4 p.m. Learn more here.
Verge Fair
Verge Center for the Arts in Sacramento is holding a free three-day art market that runs through Sunday. Learn more here.
Sacramento Asian Pacific Film Festival
The Sacramento Asian Pacific Film Festival is happening on Saturday and Sunday at The Sofia, home of the B Street Theatre, on 2700 Capitol Avenue. Learn more here.
Folsom VYBE Music Festival
The Folsom VYBE Music Festival takes place Saturday at The Field at Lakeside. It features Switchfoot, Colony House, Red Voodoo, Beach Chapel, Rose’s Pawn Shop, ZWB, Contract Killers and more. Learn more here.
Modesto Porchfest
Local bands perform at a collection of porch parties throughout Modesto for free on Sunday. Learn more here.
California Mermaid Convention
The California Mermaid Convention is a series of events in and around Sacramento through Sunday that feature workshops, photography, a parade and more. Learn more here.
Red Bull BC One B-Boy Competition
Top b-boys and b-girls are competing in a Red Bull BC One Sacramento Cypher breaking event at War on Walls Studio on Friday. Learn more here.
Diplo
The DJ Diplo is performing at The Railyards on Saturday in Sacramento. Learn more here.
Hangtown Wild West & Steampunk Festival
The Hangtown Wild West & Steampunk Festival in Placerville takes place on Saturday and Sunday. It features a marketplace, exhibits, food and entertainment. Learn more here.
Celebrating Hmong Heritage
The Hmong Innovating Politics & Hmong Youth, Parents United, and La Familia Counseling Center are hosting what's called the first-of-its-kind celebration honoring the Hmong community in Sacramento. The event features live entertainment, games and other activities Saturday at the Maple Neighborhood Center from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Learn more here.
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