The Weekend Roundup: All About the Food

This weekend is all about the food—Middle Eastern food, barbecue, and wine.


Where/When: Village Green Park, 12762 Main St., Garden Grove; 2 to 10 p.m. Friday,
Why go: Featuring lots of food, carnival rides and games for children. Plenty of live entertainment including musicians and folk dancers will keep things vibrant
Pricing: Free admission


Where/When: Orange County Fairgrounds, 88 Fair Dr, Costa Mesa; 7 a.m. Saturday
Why go: More than 3,400 vehicles will be on display, including an entire pavilion devoted to hot rods, muscle cars, classics and antiques for sale. Proceeds benefit the City of Hope's prostate cancer program.
Pricing: $12 for age 12 and up, $10 for Auto Club members, free for children under age 12


Where/When: Doheny State Beach; 9 a.m. Saturday and Sunday
Why go: This celebration of stand-up paddling is a racing competition, industry expo, and festival rolled into one. Plus, there are still open spots for Sunday's relay competition, so grab three buddies and paddle!
Pricing: $15 to $200 to enter races


Where/When: Pacific Coast Highway and Niguel Road, Dana Point; 9 a.m. Saturday
Why go: Plenty of barbecue, plus a dessert competition.
Pricing: Free admission


Where/When: Various restaurants around the county; starts Sunday
Why go: Dozens of local restaurants have delicious three-course prix-fixe menus highlighting wines or wine flights. (Think rosé and mochi ice cream at Katsuya or roasted duck breast with pinot noir at Savannah Chop House.)
Pricing: $25 to $55

This weekend, several local nonprofits are hosting their annual gala fundraisers, all starting at 6 p.m. Saturday. The AIDS Services Foundation's gala, , will be at the Festival of the Arts grounds in Laguna Beach. The Crystal Cove Alliance’s gala, , will be held at the Pelican Hill resort. Casa Romantica's gala, , will be held at the Casa.