Get Ready for a Deep-Fried Kool-Aid Weekend

Are you ready for , blue ribbon recipes,  and rides galore?

The , which starts Friday and continues through July 4, tops the goings-on from June 9 to June 15.

To complete our guide on what to do in Poway, Rancho Bernardo, Ramona and beyond, there's visits by two music stars, a contest for top high school musicians and an unique attempt at a world-record swim.

POWAY AND RANCHO BERNARDO

• Where/when: , 16765 Bernardo Center Dr, San Diego, 5:30 p.m. Thursday.

• Why go: Stylists Stella & Dot host a girls-night out including jewelry that has been featured in InStyle and Lucky magazines. Includes refreshments.
• Price: Free.

• Where/when: , 15498 Espola Rd, Poway, 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday.

• Why go: The RB Chorale's spring concert features six local high school students performing Disney and Broadway favorites in a contest for scholarships.

• Price: $5-$20.

• Where/when: , 13250 Poway Rd, 8 p.m. Friday.

• Why go: Local actor Paul David Halem wrote Life Cycles, about the different stages of everyone's existence. Continues through June 26.

• Price: $12.

• Where/when: , 13180 Poway Rd, Poway, 8 a.m. Tuesday.

• Why go: The swim school joins waterparks and pools on four continents in a Guinness World Record attempt to create “the World's Largest Swimming Lesson.” Fun, yes, but serious too: Organizers hope the event builds awareness about the importance of teaching children to swim.

• Price: Free.

RAMONA

• Where/when: , 626 Main St, Ramona, 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday.

• Why go: The Larry Carlton Trio perform Friday and Collin Raye follows on Saturday, with opening act West Coast Bandits.

• Price: $45 for Carlton, $30 for Raye.

• Where/when: , 369 Main St, Ramona, 10 a.m. Saturday.

• Why go: The boutique offers raffle prizes and refreshments to celebrate throwing open its doors.

• Price: Free.

BEST BETS, A LITTLE FARTHER OUT

• Where/when: Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd., Del Mar, 10 a.m. Friday.

• Why go: The San Diego County Fair kicks off with an opening ceremony and all the attractions you could hope for, from bungee jumping to monster trucks and displays of prize animals. Rocker Pat Benatar plays the opening concert, followed on Saturday by current chart-toppers Bruno Mars and Janelle Monae.

• Price: $7-$13, with discounts available.