Aug. 16-17: Competition of India, Assyrian meals, Burlingame arts, Foster Metropolis carnival, Scotts Valley canines, automobiles

There’s a jam-packed weekend of Bay Space festivals forward. Among the many highlights:

Competition of India: The thirty third annual FOG (Competition of Globe) celebration of Indian tradition options leisure, meals, a Saturday dance competitors, a two-day honest (mela) and the large Sunday parade. Particulars: 10 a.m. to six p.m. each Saturday and Sunday (parade at 11 a.m.); $6 honest entrance; 39439 Paseo Padre Parkway, Fremont; https://fogsv.com/.

Assyrian Meals Competition: Culinary treats from what’s known as the cradle of civilization, together with stay music, dancing, youngsters’s actions and a Samovar Alley that includes teas, coffees and pastries at this thirty first annual occasion. Particulars: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday; Assyrian Church of the East, 680 Minnesota Ave., San Jose; free admission; www.assyrianfoodfestival.org.

Foster Metropolis Summer season Days: This competition at Leo Ryan Park gives carnival rides, automobile present, leisure, crafts and group cubicles, meals and beverage stands and a Rubber Ducky Scavenger Hunt. Admission is free; tickets required for rides. Particulars: Rides open 5 to 10:30 p.m. Friday, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday, however cubicles and phases shut earlier. www.fcsummerdays.com

Burlingame on the Avenue: That includes arts and crafts and meals cubicles, stay music and group leisure on a number of phases. Particulars: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Burlingame Avenue between El Camino Actual and California Drive; free admission; burlingamechamber.org.

Scotts Valley Artwork, Wine and Beer Competition: Fantastic artwork, meals, stay music, youngsters’ actions, wine and beer. On Saturday there’s a Cops ‘n’ Rodders automobile present; Sunday is Canine Day. Particulars: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday; Skypark, Scotts Valley; free admission; www.svartfestival.com.

Boss of the Sauce: Little Italy San Jose’s pasta-eating competition and sauce competitors returns Sunday, with AYCE pasta for $25. Eight South Bay eating places will make their finest pink sauce — for the gang of eaters and for the Boss of the Sauce competitors. Particulars: Midday-4 p.m. on the Museum Piazza, 323 W. St. John St.. San Jose; tickets at www.littleitalysj.com/occasions.