October 3 - 5, 2008
Capital Showcase Home & Garden Show
Hours: Fri 12pm - 6pm; Sat 10am - 7pm; Sun 10am - 6pm
Cost: Adults $6; Child(12 & under free);Friday is Seniors Day with $2 admission
Discount: $2 coupons avail. in newspapers
Summary: Perfect show for the do-it-yourself homeowner - from gardening to decoration. Rich wood decking, sunroom enclosures and heated spas.
Prizes: Exhibitor Bingo, great prizes.
Contact: 925 682-7227
Website: www.capitalshowcase.com

October 3 - 31, 2008
Moore's Pumpkin Patch
Cost: Admission & parking free
Hours: 10am - 8pm daily
Summary: Harvest theme rather than a Dark and Gloomy theme.
Contact: moorespumpkinpatch.com

October 10 - 12, 2008
Northern California Fall Golf Show
Hours: Fri. 11am - 6pm; Sat. 9am - 5pm; Sun. 9am - 4pm
Cost: Adult $10, Teens (13 - 17) $8, Child (10 - 12) $5, Seniors $8
Discount: Coupon available online
Summary: Over 75 exhibitors will feature the latest in golf equipment, apparel, resorts, courses, and more... Try & Buy the latest in golf clubs. Play interactives, learn more about golf courses, and more.
Contact: 888-367-6420
Website: www.norcalgolfshow.com

October 17 - 19, 2008
Del Valle Dog Show
Hours: Sat. 8am - 4pm; Sun. 8am - 6pm
Cost: Adult $7, Child (13 - 18) $5 , Seniors $5
Discount Available: Weekend pass - Adults $10, Child (13 - 18) $7; Child (12 & under) free; Seniors $7
Summary: Saturday - Individual breed specialties. Sunday - Del Valle Dog Club All Breed Dog Show with more than 3,000 dogs, obedience Trial, Rally Trial, Agility Trial
Special: Visit more that 75 vendors selling everything you ever dreamed of needing for your dog.
Contact: 925-455-4158
Website: www.dvdc.org

October 25 - 26, 2008
Gem Faire
Hours: Fri. 12pm - 7pm; Sat. 10am - 7pm; Sun. 10am - 6pm.
Cost: Adult $5 weekend pass, 12 & under free
Discount: Coupons availabe online & newspapers
Summary: Fine Jewelry, gems, beads, crystals, minerals, and much more at the lowest prices.
Contact: 503-252-8300
Website: www.gemfaire.com

October 25, 2008
2008 DeafNation Expo
Hours: 9am - 6pm
Cost: Free. Must sign up online. $8 parking
Summary: Deaf Nation is the foremost touring trade show for, and about deaf people. Free exhibitions, free entertainment, free seminars and workshops, children's activities and more...
Website: www.deafnation.com

October 25 - 26, 2008
Fog City Cat Club
Hours: Sat. 9am - 5pm; Sun. 9am - 5pm
Cost: Adult $6, Child $4, Seniors $5
Discount: $1 off online ad.
Summary: Cat supplies, toys, cat tress, and cat themed gifts for sale. Daily raffles, great prizes.
Special: Safe Cat Foundation resue group will be in the showhall with cats & kittens available for adoption.
Website: www.fogcitycatclub.com

October 31 - November 2, 2008
Ia 'Oe E Ka La Hula Festival of N. California
Presented by: Kumu Hula Association
Hours: Fri. 3pm - 10pm; Sat. 9am - 6pm; Sun. 9am - 6pm
Cost: Adult $12, Child 5 & under free.
3 day pass $30 Pre-sale Only
Summary: Hula dance competition, crafts area, over 100 vendors, authentic foods, local food venders, music and more...
Special Features: Hawaiian Food Booths serving local style "Plate Lunch Kalua Pig, Lomi Salmon, Chicken long rice, Teriyaki Beff & chicken, and more.
Contact: 650-355-6451
Website: www.kumuhulaassociation.com