California Duck Days - In February, one of California's premier wildlife viewing festivals occurs. This wetlands event offers a wide variety of activities, including over 40 field trips, workshops, an art show, demonstrations and more! (530) 758-1018

Annual Petite Sirah Port Weekend - Spend Valentine's Day weekend at Bogle Winery. Guests can sample ports both from the bottle and the barrel as well as enjoy Stilton, strawberries and lots of chocolate!

Capay Valley Almond Festival - This is the only five town event in Northern California and is a showcase of the Capay Valley region. In March, visitors will enjoy all things almond blossom, great food and wine! (530) 787-3242

Annual California Landscape Painters Conference - Featuring plein air painting demonstrations and exhibits in downtown Davis every March. (530) 756-3938

Native American Cultural Days - A time in April to celebrate the vast culture and traditions of the Native American people. (530) 752-2027

Davis Feminist Film Festival - A two night grassroots festival of short films in April featuring local, national and international filmmakers side by side. This festival is devoted to challenging sexism and racism through film. (530) 752-8205.

Picnic Day - A Davis tradition since 1909, this one day event in April features a parade, battle of the bands between college bands, seven music and dance stages, an assortment of academic exhibits, Dotson derby and much more! (530) 752-6320.

Asian Pacific Cultural Week - A week long event in April designed to educate the public about the culture and traditions of the Asian Pacific culture. (530) 752-4936

Youth Day - Every April since 1933, the day begins with a parade featuring floats made by local youth winding through historic downtown Winters. After the parade the city park fills with booths, crafts, music and more.  (530) 795-2329. 

Woodland Scottish Festival & Games - Modeled after the traditional gatherings of Scots in their homeland, this weekend festival features Olympic style heavy athletics, music from pipe bands to Celtic rock, Highland dancing, sheep dog trials, historical reenactments, British cars and more. Every April in Woodland.  (916) 557-0764.

La Raza Cultural Days - This celebration of Latino culture in April begins with a fair, live music and traditional foods. The week continues with art exhibits, political forums, seminars and films. (530) 752-2027.

May Festival - Spend the day touring the Gibson Mansion, shopping at artisan's booths and strolling the Museum's gardens. (530) 666-1045

California Conference for the Advancement of Ceramic Art - The ultimate ceramic sculpture event! Demonstrations, lectures, shows and exhibits throughout many venues in downtown Davis. Every May! (530) 756-3938

Whole Earth Festival - Held every Mother's Day Weekend in May, this festival has been a tradition since 1970 featuring eco-friendly ways of life. Festival grounds feature music, drum circles, booths, henna tattoos, informational booths, and more. (530) 752-2569

Black Family Week - This May celebration promotes an understanding, awareness, and commemoration of the cultural, social and educational achievements of the African American community. (530) 752-2027

Gourd Art Festival - This May event features gourd art, classes, demonstrations, and live music. (530) 753-6677

Pence Gallery Garden Tour - For over 20 years, the Pence's Garden Tour has provided the public with the opportunity to view 8-10 beautiful gardens. Visitors in the past have enjoyed Japanese gardens, art-filled yards, and xeriscapes filled with native grasses. This self-guided Tour is a ticketed event, taking place on the 1st Sunday in May. (530) 758-3370.

Heart of the Home Kitchen Tour - This May event features a showcase of beautiful and historic homes in Davis, Winters & Woodland. (530) 662-4669.

Cache Creek Lavender Festival - An annualcelebration in June of all things lavender. During the festival there will be live music, wine tasting with local vineyards, food, lavender products and u-pick lavender, field tours & talks, craft demonstrations and more! (800) 323-0063.

Yolo County Fair - One of the only free admission fairs left in California, every August this five day fair features music, a rodeo, derby, rides, food and livestock. (530) 402-2222.

Earthquake Street Festival - This isan August celebration of the earthquake of 1892 that destroyed much of downtown Winters. Enjoy food, music, booths and dancing on Main Street in historic downtown Winters until midnight. (530) 795-2329

Stroll Through History - Take a step back in time every September to experience the history of Woodland. Enjoy a street fair, tour of historical homes and buildings, exhibits, vintage vehicles, entertainment and people dressed in period costumes. (530) 666-4729

Dynamite Chili Cook-off - A cherished September tradition of music, crafts and chili! Watch and taste as the best of the best compete for the title of "Best Yolo County Chili." (530) 662-5257

Hoes Down Harvest Festival - Full Belly Farm's Hoes Down Harvest Festival is the first weekend in October featuring educational farm tours, a magical children's area, hands-on workshops, farm products, an abundance of organic food, live music and good times! (530) 796-2214 or www.hoesdown.org.

Yolo Wool Mill's Annual Mill In - Enjoy mill tours, kids activities, wool products, and knitting, spinning, weaving and felting demonstrations at this October festival. (530) 666-1473.

Davis Jazz Artists Festival: Beyond the Beat Generation - Celebrating the spirit of collaboration and creativity that flourished in California during the 1950s and early 1960s. Every October musicians, filmmakers, scholars, historians, painters and poets converge on Davis for this premier creative arts event. (530) 756-3938.