California Events August 18, 2012
WEEKEND FOOD FESTIVALS:
- BERKELEY August 18, 2012 Berkeley Coffee & Tea Festival, berkeleycoffeeteafest
- COTATI - August 18 & 19, 2012 Cotati Accordion Festival, cotatifest
- ESONDIDO August 18, 2012 Invitational Beer Festival, stonebrew
- FOUNTAIN VALLEY Aug 17-19, 2012 Orange County BBQ Bonanza, ocbbqbonanza
- HAYWARD August 18-19, 2012 Zucchini Festival, haywardzucchini
- FAIRFIELD August 18-19, 2012 Tomato Festival, fairfielddowntown
- LOS ANGELES August 11-19, 2012 Nisei Week Japanese Festival, niseiweek
- MAMMOTH LAKES August 17-19, 2012 Mammoth Festival of Wine, Music, Food & Art, mammothmountain
- NAPA August 17-19, 2012 Music in the Vineyards at Silverado Vineyards, musicinthevineyards
- PASO ROBLES August 18, 2012 Olive Festival, pasoroblesolivefestival
- RANCHO CUCAMONGA August 17-19, 2012 Grape Harvest Festival, ranchochamber
- TEMECULA Aug. 16-19, Aug.24-25, 2012 Shakespeare in the Vines, Richard III at Callaway Winery, shakespeareinthevines
BIG BEAR LAKE - Art on the Lake, Aug. 18-19,2012. Held on grounds of Marina Resort at the lake. Art is featured in 4,000 sq.ft. tent. bigbearartscouncil
BIG BEAR LAKE - Big Bear Cowboy Gathering, Aug. 16-19, 2012. August 18 entertainment all day with Duke Michaels, Nancy Lee, Gary Robertson, J. Parson. August 19 Breakfast, Under the trees, Cowboy Church, Paul Ortuno, Big Bear's own horse whisperer in action and music. bigbearcowboygathering
COTATI - Accordion Festival August 18-19, 2012. Nonstop accordion music in this 21st annual event held at La Plaza Park. Time: 9:30 a.m. - 8 p.m. 5-25 . (888) 559-2576. cotatifest Region: North Coast
CRESTLINE - Lake Gregory Dragon Boat Races August 18-19, 2012. Races go from 10 a.m. to 3:30. Cost is per boat / person, teams of 12. lgdragonboat
FAIRFIELD - Fairfield Tomato Festival August 18-19, 2012. Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Over 30,000 visitors attend "Tomato Alley", with over 100 varieties of Heirloom Tomatoes grown in the Suisun Valley. The festival features tomato eating contests, live entertainment, food court, artisans and crafters, cooking demonstrations, and more. 422-0103. Tickets for Saturday wine & tomato tasting are 5, 8 at door. Other events are usually Check for details: Fairfielddowntown
FAWNSKIN - Big Bear City Renaissance Faire. Aug. 18-19, 2012. Set during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I, the faire is an authentic re-creation of an English Summer Faire where you can experience the spirit of the days of William Shakespeare and the Renaissance! It features Queen Elizabeth's Royal Court, Knights Jousting on Horseback, Archery Tournament, Live Steel Battle, Living History Encampments & Demonstrations, Ethnic Food & Drink, Belly Dancers, Jugglers, Musicians & Singers, Midsummer Fairy Forest Children's Area. 2 - 15, weekend passes available, too. Address: 39115 Rim of the World Dr. Fawnskin, CA. bbvrsinc
FOUNTAIN VALLEY - Orange County BBQ Bonanza, Aug 17-19, 2012.
the best BBQ teams from across the U.S. gather to sell their award winning ribs , chicken , sausage , pulled pork , and other mouth watering dishes. Both amateur and professional categories for judging and trophies. two stages , main stage and children's stage. Free admission, parking 5 . Fountain Valley Sports Complex, Brookhurst & Heil, Fountain Valley, CA. ocbbqbonanza
HAYWARD - Zucchini Festival, August 18-19, 2012. 30th Annual event is sponsored by the South Hayward Lions Club, the festival will provide fun and entertainment for the whole family. Food tasting, arts & crafts, kids town and musical entertainment. Hayward, Ca. haywardzucchini
PORT HUENEME - Hueneme Beach Festival August 18-19, 2012. 14th Annual Celebration sponsored by the City of Port Hueneme features the hottest beach party in Southern California. Children's area with rides, games and attractions for kids of all ages. Time: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. The festivities will be held at Hueneme Beach Park, located at 550 E. Surfside Dr., Port Hueneme, CA 93041. huenemebeachfest
RANCHO CUCAMONGA - Grape Harvest Festival August 17-19, 2012. Grape stomp, wine tasting, entertainment, arts and crafts and a fun zone. Location: Rancho Cucamonga Epicenter,8408 Rochester, Rancho Cucamonga, CA. Info 987-1012. ranchochamber .| Region: Inland Empire
REDONDO BEACH - Redondo Pier Summer Concert Series, through September 1. Time: 6 to 8 p.m. Location: Redondo Beach Pier, 100 Fisherman's Wharf, Redondo Beach, CA. redondopier
SMITH RIVER - Smith River Days. Starts with fireman's pancake breakfast, parade at 11 a.m., fireman's waterball competition, raffles, food, arts and crafts, entertainment on stage, children's booths, free games, shopping cart races at 3pm, lawnmower races, children's art contest, petting zoo and Sophia the Donkey. Time 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Email srheritage95567@gmail . | Region: North Coast
SAN RAFAEL - Marin Indoor Antiques Market, August 18-19, 2012 San Rafael, CA The event planners would like to invite you to the Marin Antique Show for a memorable shopping experience. Decorators and Designers, entertainment, activities and attractions include: music, art, crafts, food, vendors. Admission: . Location: 10 Avenue of the Flags, San Rafael, CA. Hours 10 a.m. opens. goldengateshows Region: Bay Area
TAHOE CITY - Boatworks Arts & Crafts Festival, Aug. 17-19, 2012. Time: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Free admission. Location: 760 N. Lake Boulevard, Hwy 28, Tahoe City, CA. Also held Aug. 24-26, 2012. pacificfinearts
TEHACHAPI -Tehachapi Mountain Festival Aug. 18 - 19, 2012. Traditionally held on the third weekend in August, it is the largest family event featuring an arts and crafts show, food, entertainment, carnival, 5K & 10K run, Mountain Festival Parade, car show, PRCA rodeo, pet parade, Gem & Mineral show, Quilt Show, VFW dinner & dance, pancake breakfast. tehachapimountainfestival Region: Central Valley
WEST HOLLYWOOD - Sunset Strip Music Festival. Street festival! Two outdoor stages on Sunset between San Vicente and Doheny, performances in the venues, vendors, VIP rooftop lounge, beer garden and interactive experiences all day on The Strip. More than 70 bands throughout the day and into the night. Sunset Boulevard will be closed to traffic between Doheny Drive and San Vicente to accommodate outdoor stages, beer gardens, vendor areas, interactive experiences and performances within the venues throughout the day and into the night. Your ticket gives you access to the outdoor stages and the venues within the closure -- Key Club, Roxy, Cat Club, Whisky. 5-135. sunsetstripmusicfestival | Region: Los Angeles County
WOODLAND - Yolo County Fair August 15, 2012 - August 19, 2012 Woodland, CA. yolocountyfair
BIG BEAR LAKE - Art on the Lake, Aug. 18-19,2012. Held on grounds of Marina Resort at the lake. Art is featured in 4,000 sq.ft. tent. bigbearartscouncil
BIG BEAR LAKE - Big Bear Cowboy Gathering, Aug. 16-19, 2012. August 18 entertainment all day with Duke Michaels, Nancy Lee, Gary Robertson, J. Parson. August 19 Breakfast, Under the trees, Cowboy Church, Paul Ortuno, Big Bear's own horse whisperer in action and music. bigbearcowboygathering
COTATI - Accordion Festival August 18-19, 2012. Nonstop accordion music in this 21st annual event held at La Plaza Park. Time: 9:30 a.m. - 8 p.m. 5-25 . (888) 559-2576. cotatifest Region: North Coast
CRESTLINE - Lake Gregory Dragon Boat Races August 18-19, 2012. Races go from 10 a.m. to 3:30. Cost is per boat / person, teams of 12. lgdragonboat
FAIRFIELD - Fairfield Tomato Festival August 18-19, 2012. Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Over 30,000 visitors attend "Tomato Alley", with over 100 varieties of Heirloom Tomatoes grown in the Suisun Valley. The festival features tomato eating contests, live entertainment, food court, artisans and crafters, cooking demonstrations, and more. 422-0103. Tickets for Saturday wine & tomato tasting are 5, 8 at door. Other events are usually Check for details: Fairfielddowntown
FAWNSKIN - Big Bear City Renaissance Faire. Aug. 18-19, 2012. Set during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I, the faire is an authentic re-creation of an English Summer Faire where you can experience the spirit of the days of William Shakespeare and the Renaissance! It features Queen Elizabeth's Royal Court, Knights Jousting on Horseback, Archery Tournament, Live Steel Battle, Living History Encampments & Demonstrations, Ethnic Food & Drink, Belly Dancers, Jugglers, Musicians & Singers, Midsummer Fairy Forest Children's Area. 2 - 15, weekend passes available, too. Address: 39115 Rim of the World Dr. Fawnskin, CA. bbvrsinc
FOUNTAIN VALLEY - Orange County BBQ Bonanza, Aug 17-19, 2012.
the best BBQ teams from across the U.S. gather to sell their award winning ribs , chicken , sausage , pulled pork , and other mouth watering dishes. Both amateur and professional categories for judging and trophies. two stages , main stage and children's stage. Free admission, parking 5 . Fountain Valley Sports Complex, Brookhurst & Heil, Fountain Valley, CA. ocbbqbonanza
HAYWARD - Zucchini Festival, August 18-19, 2012. 30th Annual event is sponsored by the South Hayward Lions Club, the festival will provide fun and entertainment for the whole family. Food tasting, arts & crafts, kids town and musical entertainment. Hayward, Ca. haywardzucchini
OCEANSIDE - Oceanside Longboard Surfing Club Contest and Beach Festival, August 17-19, 2012. Oceanside Longboard Surfing Club Contest & Beach Festival begins daily around 6 a.m. Location: Oceanside Pier and Amphitheater, 200 N The Strand, Oceanside, CA. oceansidelongboardsurfingclub Free to watch.
PORT HUENEME - Hueneme Beach Festival August 18-19, 2012. 14th Annual Celebration sponsored by the City of Port Hueneme features the hottest beach party in Southern California. Children's area with rides, games and attractions for kids of all ages. Time: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. The festivities will be held at Hueneme Beach Park, located at 550 E. Surfside Dr., Port Hueneme, CA 93041. huenemebeachfest
RANCHO CUCAMONGA - Grape Harvest Festival August 18-19, 2012. Grape stomp, wine tasting, entertainment, arts and crafts and a fun zone. Location: Rancho Cucamonga Epicenter,8408 Rochester, Rancho Cucamonga, CA. Info 987-1012. ranchochamber .| Region: Inland Empire
REDONDO BEACH - Redondo Pier Summer Concert Series, through September 1. Time: 6 to 8 p.m. Location: Redondo Beach Pier, 100 Fisherman's Wharf, Redondo Beach, CA. redondopier
SMITH RIVER - Smith River Days. Starts with fireman's pancake breakfast, parade at 11 a.m., fireman's waterball competition, raffles, food, arts and crafts, entertainment on stage, children's booths, free games, shopping cart races at 3pm, lawnmower races, children's art contest, petting zoo and Sophia the Donkey. Time 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Email srheritage95567@gmail . | Region: North Coast
SAN RAFAEL - Marin Indoor Antiques Market, August 18-19, 2012 San Rafael, CA The event planners would like to invite you to the Marin Antique Show for a memorable shopping experience. Decorators and Designers, entertainment, activities and attractions include: music, art, crafts, food, vendors. Admission: . Location: 10 Avenue of the Flags, San Rafael, CA. Hours 10 a.m. opens. goldengateshows Region: Bay Area
TEHACHAPI -Tehachapi Mountain Festival Aug. 18 - 19, 2012. Traditionally held on the third weekend in August, it is the largest family event featuring an arts and crafts show, food, entertainment, carnival, 5K & 10K run, Mountain Festival Parade, car show, PRCA rodeo, pet parade, Gem & Mineral show, Quilt Show, VFW dinner & dance, pancake breakfast. tehachapimountainfestival Region: Central Valley
WEST HOLLYWOOD - Sunset Strip Music Festival. Street festival! Two outdoor stages on Sunset between San Vicente and Doheny, performances in the venues, vendors, VIP rooftop lounge, beer garden and interactive experiences all day on The Strip. More than 70 bands throughout the day and into the night. Sunset Boulevard will be closed to traffic between Doheny Drive and San Vicente to accommodate outdoor stages, beer gardens, vendor areas, interactive experiences and performances within the venues throughout the day and into the night. Your ticket gives you access to the outdoor stages and the venues within the closure -- Key Club, Roxy, Cat Club, Whisky. 5-135. sunsetstripmusicfestival | Region: Los Angeles County
WOODLAND - Yolo County Fair August 15, 2012 - August 19, 2012 Woodland, CA. yolocountyfair
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