Stacy Barawed

I sift through hundreds of websites, newspapers, local periodicals and tourism brochures to bring you the most fun, exciting, and memorable goings-on in the area. Oddities, curiosities, roadside attractions and more are all featured on my site, as well as the spots to quench your thirst and hunger along the way.

Web Site: http://www.thefunjunkie.com/


Linden Cherry Festival – 05/18/13

May 17, 2013
Linden Cherry Festival – 05/18/13

Missing this event would be a pit-y!Linden Cherry FestivalLinden, CAI must admit that as a young whippersnapper I probably consumed more processed cherries than raw cherries.  A big treat for me back in the day was that crackling of the waxed pape...

A visit to Angels Flight Railway in Los Angeles

May 9, 2013
A visit to Angels Flight Railway in Los Angeles

Fun for a buck in L.A.!Angels Flight Railway351 South Hill StreetLos Angeles, CADon't fret, siderodromophobes: at 298 feet, this will be the shortest train ride of your life.Located across the street from the Grand Central Market, the Angels Flight Rai...

Rubio’s Beach Cleanup & Party – 05/11/13

May 7, 2013
Rubio’s Beach Cleanup & Party – 05/11/13

Save the oceans!Rubio's Beach Cleanup & PartyOceanside, CAYour favorite purveyor of beach eats is holding a huge party in anticipation of World Oceans Day!On May 11, Rubio’s will host their annual beach festival in Oceanside, California, lau...

Cloverdale Old Time Fiddle Festival – 05/04/13 – 05/05/13

May 2, 2013
Cloverdale Old Time Fiddle Festival – 05/04/13 – 05/05/13

I have no clue how to use this thing, either.Cloverdale Old Time Fiddle FestivalCloverdale, CA Fiddles get a bad rap.  The same grandmother who constantly told me to “stop fiddling around” also used the phrase “Oh, fiddlesticks!” as s...

Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival – 04/13/13 – 04/14/13 & 04/20/13 – 04/21/13

Apr 11, 2013
Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival – 04/13/13 – 04/14/13 & 04/20/13 – 04/21/13

Allergies, schmallergies.  Where's the tonkatsu?Northern California Cherry Blossom FestivalSan Francisco, CACherry blossoms, you are the bane of my existence.  Once a year, you turn walks to my grandmother’s house into treacherous tri...

The Biggest Little Kitchen Store

Apr 4, 2013
The Biggest Little Kitchen Store

This store is forking incredible!The Biggest Little Kitchen StoreJackson, CADon’t let the word “little” fool you – inside this culinary wonderland you’ll find cooking gadgets you didn’t even know you needed until you stepped foot insi...

One Yan-tastic Evening

Mar 25, 2013
One Yan-tastic Evening

This is where the magic happened.One Yan-tastic Evening Weekends during my childhood were pretty standard. My family would hop into our car and drive five minutes to my grandparents' two-bedroom apartment where we would meet up with aunts, uncles ...

Tillamook Loaf Love Tour – 03/08/13 – 03/17/13

Mar 7, 2013
Tillamook Loaf Love Tour – 03/08/13 – 03/17/13

Bring me bread, butter and a griddle.  STAT!Tillamook Loaf Love TourSan Diego Area, CAJust because I occasionally enjoy bumming around the house in my bathrobe on a perfectly nice little Saturday, that doesn't mean all productivity or class goes o...

North Lake Tahoe SnowFest – 03/01/13 – 03/10/13

Feb 28, 2013
North Lake Tahoe SnowFest – 03/01/13 – 03/10/13

No such thing as too many marshmallows!North Lake Tahoe SnowFestVarious Locations near Lake Tahoe, CASnowFest is a collection of events in and around Lake Tahoe, many of which involve food...so, what's not to like?This year's culinary happenings includ...

Capay Valley Almond Festival this Sunday!

Feb 21, 2013
Capay Valley Almond Festival this Sunday!

It'd be nuts to skip this event!Capay Valley Almond FestivalCapay Valley, CAThe annual Almond Festival showcases what five little towns surrounding Cache Creek Casino have to offer.  Stop along the way.  Buy from local growers and vendors. &n...



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