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Just about everyone loves bacon, and you can eat it to your heart’s content at an upcoming Modesto festival.
And that’s not all. September brings fall and with it a host of popular community and cultural events to the Modesto and Mother Lode regions.
In addition, the Greek Food Festival is returning to an in-person celebration this year.
Those are just two of the many fests to get out and enjoy. Here’s a look at some of what’s planned:
NEWMAN FALL FESTIVAL — Sept. 1-3: Parade, carnival, entertainment, kids zone, food/beer booths, craft and commercial vendors and more. Events begin at 4 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. Sunday. The parade on Sunday begins at 11 a.m. on Main Street. The festival is at Pioneer Park, 1250 Tulare St., Newman. Free. newmanfallfestival.org.
SIERRA NEVADA ARTS AND CRAFTS FESTIVAL – Sept. 2-3: More than 60 booths featuring handcrafted items, specialty food and antiques. In addition, the Ebbetts Pass Volunteer Fire Department will sell craft beers. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Bristol’s Ranch House Café parking lot, 961 Highway 4, Arnold. Free. www.brotherspromotions.com.
MODESTO BACON FESTIVAL – Sept. 9: More than 30 bacon vendors, live music, other vendors, cornhole tournament, face painters, mechanical bull, line dancing and more. Craft cocktails, beer and full bar. 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. I Street between 11th and 12th streets, Modesto. $15 presale. www.modestobaconfest.com.
DENAIR FARM AND FAMILY FESTIVAL – Sept. 9: Food and craft vendors, farm equipment show and more. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tractor parade begins at 9 a.m. on Main Street. Downtown Denair. Free. www.denairfestival.com.
ACORN FESTIVAL – Sept. 9-10: The Tuolumne Band of Me-Wuk Indians holds its annual celebration with traditional dancers, native arts and crafts and more. It begins at 11 a.m. both days. Tuolumne Rancheria, 19595 Mi-Wu St., Tuolumne. Free. Parking available at casino with free shuttles to the event. No drugs or alcohol allowed. mewuk.com.
49ER FESTIVAL – Sept. 16: Parade on Main Street, vendors, live music, beard contest, Old West reenactments and other activities. The annual chili cook-off competition also is planned. Events are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Main Street and Mary Laveroni Park, Groveland. www.49erfestival.org.
GREEK FOOD FESTIVAL — Sept. 16-17: Event features Greek dinner, homemade pastries, marketplace, coffeehouse, live music and entertainment, church tours and more. Noon to 8 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday. Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, 313 Tokay Ave., Modesto. $18 presale, $20 at the door. www.goannunciation.org.
ASSYRIAN FESTIVAL — Sept. 16-17: Food, cultural exhibits, live music, Assyrian dance groups, a kids zone and carnival rides. Noon to 10 p.m. Stanislaus County Fairground, 900 N. Broadway, Turlock. Free. www.cvassyrianfestival.com.
BLUES AND BONES FESTIVAL – Sept. 23: Annual music festival and barbecue. The event features live music by Blood Brothers Band, Laurie Morvan Band, The Blues Cartel Featuring Jeramy Norris and the Evan Thomas Band. 11 a.m. Calaveras County Fairgrounds, 101 Frogtown Road, Angels Camp. $39.99-$59.99. bluesandbones.com.
IRONSTONE CONCOURS D’ELEGANCE – Sept. 23: This annual event features more than 300 antique and classic cars, as well as other vehicles. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Ironstone Vineyards, 1894 Six Mile Road, Murphys. $25, free under age 14. ironstoneconcours.com.
COYOTEFEST – Sept. 23-24: There will be a car show, vendors, coyote howl contests, live music and entertainment in Coulterville Park. A parade starts at 9:30 a.m. Saturday. Sunday will feature a motorcycle show in the park, vendors, music and a chili cookoff. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday. Downtown Coulterville. Free. coyotefest.org.
