McCloud--Timber country will celebrate the 55th Lumberjack Fiesta July 26-28 with a Main Street parade (11 a.m. July 27). Hoo Hoo Park. 6 p.m.-1 a.m. July 26; 7 a.m.-1 a.m. July 27; 7 a.m.-4:30 p.m. July 28. Free. (530) 964-2725, www.mccloudchamber.com.
Port Hueneme--Seabee Days 2002 get underway July 27-28 with military displays and demonstrations, food and craft booths. A full-dress military parade begins at 11 a.m. July 27. Naval Base Ventura County. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. both days. Free. (805) 982-6000, www.ncbc.navfac.navy.mil.
Sonoma--A silent art auction party at 7 p.m. July 26 ($75) at the Buena Vista Winery will kick off the three-day 17th annual Sonoma Salute to the Arts. The showcase continues 10 a.m.-6 p.m. July 27-28 at Sonoma Plaza. Dinner and auctions at 5:30 p.m. July 27 at Chateau St. Jean in Kenwood ($125). Free; tastes $1 (tasting packages begin at $25). (707) 938-1133, www.salutetothearts.com.
Gilroy--Get a whiff of the Garlic Festival July 26-28, Christmas Hill Park. 10 a.m.-7 p.m. each day. $10; $5 ages 6-12 and seniors. (408) 842-1625, www.gilroygarlicfestival.com.