Your Patch Guide to Happiness

Sure, you've been living like it's summer since Memorial Day but Tuesday it becomes official. It's the longest day of the year—sunset isn't until 8 p.m.—so what are you going to do all weekend to celebrate?

We can guide you to what's happening, from a competition modeled on a big TV hit to a Grammy winner's beach blowout.

Don't get so caught up in the glorious, seemingly never-ending daylight that you forget dear ol' dad. Look for restaurants, stores and museums to offer free or reduced admission and other special events to celebrate Father's Day.

BEST BETS CLOSE TO HOME

• Where/when: , 2102 Main St, Ramona, 10 a.m. Saturday.

• Why go: Want to be Ramona's Idol? The community kicks off five rounds of auditions leading to the grand finale at Ramona Country Fair next month. Must be a Ramona resident and be able to audition a capella to compete. 

• Price: $5 to view one or $10 for all the auditions.

• Where/when: Menghini Winery, 1150 Julian Orchards Drive, Julian, 11 a.m. Saturday.

• Why go: The Julian Blues Bash features performers Zac Harmon, Dennis Jones, Catherine Denise and Joe Wood and the Lonely Ones, along with tasty eats and wine tastings.

• Price: $30, with discounts for military.

• Where/when: , 1275 Main St, Ramona, 2 p.m. Saturday.

• Why go: Ali Crumpacker, director of the Fund for Animals Wildlife Center, will offer an introduction to Wildlife Rehabilitation, with case studies and a slide show. She'll also discuss how to get into her profession.

• Price: Free.

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

• Why go: Actor Kurt Sutton offers his take on the never-forgotten author in  An Evening with Mark Twain. 

• Price: $30.

BEST BETS, A LITTLE FARTHER OUT

• Where/when: Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd., Del Mar, continues through July 4.

• Why go: The second week of the San Diego County Fair features a Father's Day pancake breakfast, two horse shows, an enviro fair, the “Motorcycle Ride to the Fair” and performers Tony Lucca and Sister Sledge.

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

• Where/when: , 400 B St., Encinitas, 7 a.m. Saturday.

• Why go: The Bro-Am is part of a weekend of fundraisers by the Grammy-winning band Switchfoot to benefit the San Diego and Oceanside chapters of StandUp For Kids, a nonprofit volunteer organization that aids at-risk youth. A surfing contest kicks off early, followed by an 11 a.m. concert.
• Price: Free.