Events

Sunset, August, 2006

FAIR OAKS, AUG 5

Harvest Day. How-to sessions on edible and water-efficient landscapes, as well as educational booths, demonstrations, and tastings of tree fruits, grapes, and vegetables. 8-2; donation suggested. Fair Oaks Horticulture Center, 11549 Fair Oaks Blvd.; http://cesacramento.ucdavis.edu or 916/875-6913.

FAIRFIELD, AUG 12

15th Annual Tomato Festival. Taste and choose from at least 50 varieties of heirloom tomatoes and gourmet tomato products. 10-6; free. Texas St. between Pennsylvania Ave. and Union St.; www.fairfield downtown.com or 707/422-0103.

MENLO PARK, AUG 19

Tomato tasting at Roger Reynolds Nursery. Taste and rate at least 20 varieties, and plan for your next crop. 1-3; free. 133 Encinal Ave.; www.rogerreynoldsnursery.com or 650/323-5612.

SAN JOSE, AUG 19

Santa Clara County Master Gardeners tomato tasting. Sample roughly 50 varieties grown in Master Gardeners' research gardens, and learn which varieties do best in Santa Clara County. 10-1; free. Emma Prusch Farm Park, 647 S. King Rd.; www.mastergardeners.org or 408/282-3105.