“Blackberries take all my blues away.” That’s the first line of the Blackberry Festival anthem, which sings the praises of not only the fruit, but also the annual Covelo shindig that celebrates it. Blackberry pastries and wine are stars of the festival; live music, arts and crafts booths, a foot race, a climbing wall, and children’s activities are also part of the show. The fun happens on August 20, 10 a.m.–6 p.m., and August 21, 10 a.m.–5 p.m., at the festival grounds in Covelo. Admission is free, but, because coffers have run low during the pandemic, the festival producers are asking for donations via gofund.me/0f823fc5. For more information, go to roundvalleyblackberryfestival.com. Those craving more blackberry action after the event can check out the Blackberry Cobbler Festival on August 27, 11 a.m.–5 p.m., at Mountain Meadow in Cobb. There’ll be live music and a cobbler contest. See facebook.com/events/514992030407379 for details.