LAKE COUNTY — The Christmas season is now in full swing with events to celebrate the holidays all around the county.
Lakeport and Cobb didn”t wait long after Thanksgiving to start the festivities with their fourth-annual all-day events. Lakeport”s Dicken”s Christmas Market runs from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. along Main Street, and will feature costume-clad characters, food booths, Santa”s workshop sponsored by Sutter Lakeside Hospital, an all-day market and a 5:30 p.m. lighted parade and Christmas tree lighting afterward.
Cobb”s Holiday in the Pines features original works of art for sale, live music and photo ops with Santa from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Rob Roy Golf course at 16451 Golf Road off of Highway 175. Entrance donation is $1 for ages 15 and up.
Nov. 22 – Jan. 1
Teddy Bear & Fairy Tales
Nov. 22 – Jan. 1
UPPER LAKE A 19-year Lake County tradition, teddy bears of all types and eras fill the shop windows along Main Street in downtown Upper Lake throughout the holiday season. Sponsored by the Upper Lake Community Council; benefit for the annual Holiday Light Parade and Christmas Tree Lighting. Info: 275-2309, www.upperlakeca.com.
Friday
Ceago Del Lago Harvest Festival
NICE A festival of great wine and food to celebrate and enjoy the harvest season. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Ceago Del Lago, 5115 E. Highway 20. Admission fee. Info: 274-1462, www.ceago.com.
Saturday
— Dickens” Christmas Market
LAKEPORT Fourth-annual Christmas event in which Lakeport is transformed into an old English village, complete with costume-clad characters, hot cider and food booths, sleigh rides, a treasure hunt, carol music, strolling minstrels, and other Christmas entertainment. The Christmas Lighted Parade begins at 5:30 p.m., followed by the Christmas Tree Lighting at 6:30 p.m. Christmas Market is open from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Main Street. (707) 263-5092, www.lakeportchamber.com.
— Holiday in the Pines
COBB MOUNTAIN Fourth-annual event featuring unique works of art, arts and crafts for sale, live music, photo ops with Santa, and a chance to win a raffle prize of original artwork donated from a Cobb artist. Sponsored by Cobb Mountain Artists; benefit for the Cobb Mountain Elementary School Art Program. Entrance donation is $1 for ages 15 and older. 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Rob Roy Golf Course, 16451 Golf Road off of Highway 175. Call 928-6461.
— Lake County”s Windows to the Universe,
KELSEYVILLE Telescope observing and a planet-arium show. 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. Taylor Observatory, 5725 Oak Hill Lane. Open to the public; suggested donation is $3. Dates subject to change. Info: (800) 525-3743, www.taylorobservatory.org.
— Starving Artist”s Sale,
CLEARLAKE OAKS A chance to shop for art pieces under $100 while listening to the live music of Caroline Hawley and other guests; food and drinks available. Sponsored by and a benefit for the Eastlake Grange. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Eastlake Grange, 13010 Highway 20. Admission is free. Info: 998-3614, lindabob@mcn.org.
Monday, Nov. 27
— Monday Blues
UPPER LAKE Jazz and blues piano with David Neft. 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Blue Wing Saloon & Caf?, 9520 Main Street. Info: 275-2233, www. bluewingsaloon.com.
