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From Fairfax to Point Reyes, Marin’s gonna party like it’s 1969... by Dani Burlison

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or those who need open air, miles of lush beachside trails, fresh oysters and sand-ďŹ lled shoes to make summer ofďŹ cial, West Marin has no shortage of destinations and events to fulďŹ ll those seasonal requirements. Point Reyes Station, Olema, Bolinas, Stinson Beach, Nicasio, Inverness and West Marin’s favorite gateway town, Fairfax, have plenty to keep folks happily entertained under the summer sun. Weekends in Nicasio offer BBQ and tunes at Rancho Nicasio’s BBQs on the Lawn concert series. Featuring blues, zydeco, bluegrass, Americana and good ole honkytonk performances from folks like Zydeco Flames, Elvin Bishop, Annie Sampson, Charlie Musselwhite and many more, these Sunday afternoons are a great way to end the weekend. And sometimes, as a special treat, performers will play a Saturday night set in addition to the Sunday BBQ. With events in Bolinas, Inverness, Stinson and Woodacre, West Marin is a hot spot for Fourth of July happenings. Show your

Bolinas pride...or your loyalty to Stinson as the two battle it out in the two town’s annual tug-of-war contest across the narrow straits of the Bolinas Lagoon. If getting a little groovier is your thing, the Far West Fest offers a daytime music festival that beneďŹ ts West Marin programs at KWMR, Homebase and area youth programs. Instilling West Marin values of caring for the environment and supporting local businesses, Far West Fest is 100 percent ecofriendly and also hosts a local “oyster-off,â€? featuring local oyster farmers. With food, art and craft vendors and three stages of music to dance to, Far West Fest should be on everyone’s destination list this July. Yoga retreats, outdoor environmental education, wellness seminars, art workshops and even ancient living techniques taught by Paleotechnics can be found through Point Reyes Field Seminars. With one-day outings, weekend workshops and classes for families or individuals, Point Reyes Field Seminars offer a close-up and personal peek

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at the greenest and most environmentally diverse slice of Marin. At the close of every summer, Marinites pack up and head out to Drakes Beach for the annual Sand Sculpture Contest, competing for prizes in several different categories of sand-sculpting. Bring sunblock and enjoy the day with a picnic. < s ""1S ON THE ,AWN Sundays, May 27Sept.16. Gates open at 3pm, music at 4pm. $10-$40. Rancho Nicasio, 1 Old Rancheria Rd., Nicasio. Info: ranchonicasio.com s 0OINT 2EYES &IELD 3EMINARS Various Supporting Member of Marin Organic

times, locations throughout summer. Info: 415/663-1200 ext. 373 or ptreyes.org. s &OURTH OF *ULY events in Bolinas, Inverness, Stinson Beach and Woodacre. Various times, visit pointreyesweekend.com for more information. s &AR 7EST &EST Saturday, July 21, at Love Field, 11191 Sir Francis Drake Blvd., Point Reyes Station. Prices and times TBA. Check farwestfest.org for updates. s 3AND 3CULPTURE #ONTEST Sunday, Sept. 2, 9am-3pm. Drakes Beach, Point Reyes National Seashore. Free. Info: 415/464-5140.

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