Music, Wine, Art, Hiking — a Great Weekend Lineup

Strolling around booths, trying new delicacies — or indulging in old comfort foods — and listening to a song or two. A great festival should give you the opportunity to do all that and more.

A couple of good ones take place this weekend, including Ramona's Music Fest Saturday and Poway's Earth Day celebration Sunday. There are many more choices for funny, engaging and sporty things to do in Ramona and beyond through April 13. Other events celebrate artists, restaurants and youth programs.

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CLOSE TO HOME

• Where/when: Dos Picos County Park, 17953 Dos Picos Park Rd., Ramona, noon Saturday.

• Why Go: To hear pop, jazz, rock and blues at the fourth Ramona Music Fest. Musicians will perform on two stages and there will be carnival-type games for kids and items for auction.

• Price: $25.

• Where/when: Various artists' studios, Ramona, 10 a.m. Saturday and Sunday.

• Why Go: Nearly 20 artists will throw open their doors for the Ramona Open Studios Tour. Visit as many studios as you can, see how the artists create, chat with them and examine the pieces in their workspaces. 

• Price: $10, for the self-guided tour with a map to find the studios.

• Where/when: Olive Peirce Middle School, 1521 Hanson Lane, Ramona, 7:3o p.m. Saturday.

• Why Go: The group We Five will perform their hit “You Were On My Mind,” along with other oldies.

• Price: $15 general, $5 students.

• Where/when: Hwy. 78 between Ramona and Escondido, south of San Pasqual County Park, 1 p.m. Sunday.

• Why Go: Join in a strenuous 4.5-mile hike through Clevenger Canyon and walk to the summit on the east fork. Make your arrangements early. Reservations are required.

• Price: Free.

BEST BETS, A LITTLE FARTHER OUT

• Where/when: Riverwalk Golf Club, 1150 Fashion Valley Rd., San Diego, 9 a.m. Friday and Saturday.

• Why Go: The headline reflects Mark Twain's thoughts on golf. Golf Fest is for those who differ with him. Admission includes a free round and lessons galore in case your putting is driving you up a tree.

• Price: $10; kids under 10 free.

• Where/when: UltraStar Cinemas, Mission and Pala roads, Bonsall, Friday through Sunday.

• Why Go: Organizers of the Fallbrook Film Festival have carved themselves a quirky little niche in the ever-broadening annals of film fests. Frank Capra III, grandson of the legendary director for whom he is named, will put in an appearance, as will Oscar winner Shirley Jones, whom you might know from The Partridge Family.

• Price: $10 per screening.

• Where/when: Various sites, Julian, 1 p.m. Saturday.

• Why Go: Nibble at the 18 restaurants and wineries that are part of Taste of Julian. In addition, each of the establishments will feature a local artist's work.

• Price: $20-$25.

• Where/when: Westfield North County Shopping Center,272 E. Via Rancho Pkwy., Escondido, 5 p.m. Saturday.

• Why Go: Bands will supply the tunes at the Rhythm and Vine fundraiser, while dozens of eateries from throughout the county and beyond will offer up food and spirits to support programs by the venerable youth program.

• Price: $75-$100, general admission.

• Where/when: Midland Road between Poway Road and Hilleary Place, Poway, 10 a.m. Sunday.

• Why Go: Earth Day comes 10 days early to Poway, where vendors will feature wares that are planet-friendly, plus some fun stuff too, like Dr. Zoolittle from the San Diego Zoo and Egyptian and Jamaican food. 

• Price: Free.

• Where/when: Orfila Vineyards and Winery, 13455 San Pasqual Rd., Escondido, 4:3o p.m. Sunday.

• Why Go: The vineyard's Concerts in the Vines series continues with local singer Laura Roppe. Admission to the show comes with one glass of wine.

• Price: $15-$20.