2012 Events

 

 

Wednesday, August 1, 2012

HUNTINGTON BEACH - US Open of Surfing, July 28-August 5, 2012.   This annual, free event on the beach includes free concerts, free activities and a variety of beach games and contests ranging from surfing to skateboarding. usopenofsurfing.com
LA JOLLA - La Jolla Concours d'Elegance. 8th Annual car show at La Jolla Cove, CA  from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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Thursday, August 2, 2012

HUNTINGTON BEACH - US Open of Surfing, July 28-August 5, 2012.   This annual, free event on the beach includes free concerts, free activities and a variety of beach games and contests ranging from surfing to skateboarding. usopenofsurfing.com
REDONDO BEACH - Redondo Pier Summer Concert Series, through September 1.  Cost: Free. Time: 6 to 8 p.m. Location: Redondo Beach Pier, 100 Fisherman's Wharf, Redondo Beach, CA. redondopier.com

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Friday, August 3, 2012

HUNTINGTON BEACH - US Open of Surfing, July 28-August 5, 2012.   This annual, free event on the beach includes free concerts, free activities and a variety of beach games and contests ranging from surfing to skateboarding. usopenofsurfing.com
 

 

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 Saturday, AUGUST 4, 2012

BIG BEAR LAKE - Moonridge Zoo 2012 Blues for the Zoo concert. Fine Food - Local Artisans - Cool Breezes on the Lake.  Location: Moonridge Zoo 43285 Goldmine Drive Big Bear Lake, CA (909) 878-4200 moonridgezoo.org 
HUNTINGTON BEACH - US Open of Surfing, July 28-August 5, 2012.   This annual, free event on the beach includes free concerts, free activities and a variety of beach games and contests ranging from surfing to skateboarding. usopenofsurfing.com
REDONDO BEACH - Redondo Pier Summer Concert Series, through September 1.  Cost: Free. Time: 6 to 8 p.m. Location: Redondo Beach Pier, 100 Fisherman's Wharf, Redondo Beach, CA. redondopier.com

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Sunday, August 5, 2012

BODEGA BAY - The Big Event Barbecue, 10am - 5p.m. in Bodega, CA. Parade is 10am on Saturday morning. All proceeds go to support the Bodega Volunteer Fire Department. For more information, please visit www.bodegafire.org or call (707) 876-9438
HUNTINGTON BEACH - US Open of Surfing, July 28-August 5, 2012.   This annual, free event on the beach includes free concerts, free activities and a variety of beach games and contests ranging from surfing to skateboarding. usopenofsurfing.com

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Monday, August 6, 2012

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Tuesday, August 7, 2012

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Wednesday, August 8, 2012   Mother's Day

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Thursday, August 9, 2012

REDONDO BEACH - Redondo Pier Summer Concert Series, through September 1.  Cost: Free. Time: 6 to 8 p.m. Location: Redondo Beach Pier, 100 Fisherman's Wharf, Redondo Beach, CA. redondopier.com

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Friday, August 10, 2012

LA JOLLA - La Jolla Concours d'Elegance. 8th Annual car show at La Jolla Cove, CA  from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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 Saturday,  August 11, 2012

APPLE VALLEY - Rockin' Flea Market. The Town of Apple Valley invites the public to this popular event where musicians keep the shoppin’ rockin’ with live music and a friendly food vendor will keep the fixin’s flowin’. This is the place to make someone's trash your treasure! Location: Lion’s Park Time: 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. Cost: Free. Call:  (760) 240-7000 X 7071. applevalley.org
PASO ROBLES -  Rotary Winemakers' Cookoff. Time:  6 - 9 p.m. Location: River Oaks Hot Springs, 800 Clubhouse Drive, Paso Robles, CA. Cost: $75 per person, age 21+ only. Call: (877) 264-6979  winemakerscookoff.com
REDONDO BEACH - Redondo Pier Summer Concert Series, through September 1.  Cost: Free. Time: 6 to 8 p.m. Location: Redondo Beach Pier, 100 Fisherman's Wharf, Redondo Beach, CA. redondopier.com
SEBASTOPOL -Gravenstein Apple Fair August 11-12, 2012. Apple foods, vendor sales and musical entertainment, plus a carnival for all to enjoy. sebastopolappleblossom.org
 

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Sunday,  August 12, 2012

CARLSBAD - Art in the Village. Art Show extends throughout the Village of Carlsbad. Carlsbad Business Association 14th annual arts in the village faire is a one day open-air event situated in the beautiful village of Carlsbad  includes a wide array visual arts exhibits and several international food vendors. Exhibitor booths are located along State Street and Grand Avenue, Carlsbad, CA. Time: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. kennedyfaires.com
HUNTINGTON BEACH  - Surf City Nights. Weekly Farmers Market and Street Fair. Time: 5-9 p.m. Cost: Free. Location: 200 Main St., Huntington Beach, CA. hbdowntown.com
SEBASTOPOL -Gravenstein Apple Fair August 11-12, 2012. Apple foods, vendor sales and musical entertainment, plus a carnival for all to enjoy. sebastopolappleblossom.org

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Monday, August 13, 2012

 

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Tuesday, August 14, 2012

 

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Wednesday, August 15, 2012

BELMONT SHORE - Stroll & Savor, August 15 & 16, 2012,  5:30 -  9 p.m. belmontshore.org

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Thursday,  August 16, 2012

 REDONDO BEACH - Redondo Pier Summer Concert Series, through September 1.  Cost: Free. Time: 6 to 8 p.m. Location: Redondo Beach Pier, 100 Fisherman's Wharf, Redondo Beach, CA. redondopier.com
WOODSIDE - Filoli  Special Thursdays. Stick around from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. and soak up the rich seasonal colors to paint or photograph the historic house and gardens. Special dates include:  August 16, September 20 and October 18, 2012.  Space is limited, pre-registration is highly recommended. Fee: $25, includes same day admission to Filoli. You are welcome to arrive anytime after 10 a.m. to visit the historic Filoli house and garden and scout locations for your next masterpiece. Location: 86 Canada Road, Woodside, CA. Phone (650) 364-8300. filoli.org
 

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Friday,  August 17, 2012   

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.org Cost: Free to watch.

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Saturday,  August 18, 2012

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. Cost: $15-25 . Tickets:  (888) 559-2576. cotatifest.com| Region: North Coast
CRESTLINE - Lake Gregory Dragon Boat Races August 18-19, 2012. Races go from 10 a.m. to 3:30. Cost is $10 per boat / person, teams of 12. lgdragonboat.org
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.org Cost: Free to watch.REDONDO BEACH - Redondo Pier Summer Concert Series, through September 1.  Cost: Free. Time: 6 to 8 p.m. Location: Redondo Beach Pier, 100 Fisherman's Wharf, Redondo Beach, CA. redondopier.com

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Sunday,  August 19, 2012

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. Cost: $15-25 . Tickets:  (888) 559-2576. cotatifest.com| Region: North Coast
CRESTLINE - Lake Gregory Dragon Boat Races August 18-19, 2012. Races go from 10 a.m. to 3:30. Cost is $10 per boat / person, teams of 12. lgdragonboat.org
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.org Cost: Free to watch.

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Monday, August 20, 2012

LA JOLLA - La Jolla Concours d'Elegance. 8th Annual car show at La Jolla Cove, CA  from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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Tuesday, August 21, 2012

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Wednesday, August 22, 2012

HUNTINGTON BEACH  - Surf City Nights. Weekly Farmers Market and Street Fair. Time: 5-9 p.m. Cost: Free. Location: 200 Main St., Huntington Beach, CA. hbdowntown.com

 

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 Thursday, August 23, 2012

REDONDO BEACH - Redondo Pier Summer Concert Series, through September 1.  Cost: Free. Time: 6 to 8 p.m. Location: Redondo Beach Pier, 100 Fisherman's Wharf, Redondo Beach, CA. redondopier.com

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Friday, August 24, 2012

CULVER CITY - Fiesta La Ballona, August 24 - 26, 2012 . August 24th 4:30 p.m. Fiesta Stage entertainment begins 5 p.m. Senior Early Bird Special Food Vendors open 6 p.m. Fiesta-Palooza Begins Beer Garden Opens Rides Open Early Bird Special Ends 9:30 p.m.  Fiesta Palooza Ends Beer Garden Last Call 10 p.m. Location: Veterans Park, Culver Blvd. & Overland Ave., Culver City, CA. fiestalaballona.org

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 Saturday,  August 25, 2012

BODEGA BAY -  Seafood, Art & Wine Festival, August 25 - 26, 2012  10am - 6p.m. at 16855 Bodega Highway in Bodega, CA. Advanced tickets are $12 / $15 at the gate for adults; $10 advanced / $13 gate for seniors; $8 advanced / $10 gate for teens 12-18; and kids under 12 are free. Parking is free. winecountryfestivals.com.
CULVER CITY - Fiesta La Ballona, August 24 - 26, 2012 . August 24th 4:30 p.m. Fiesta Stage entertainment begins 5 p.m. Senior Early Bird Special Food Vendors open 6 p.m. Fiesta-Palooza Begins Beer Garden Opens Rides Open Early Bird Special Ends 9:30 p.m.  Fiesta Palooza Ends Beer Garden Last Call 10 p.m. Location: Veterans Park, Culver Blvd. & Overland Ave., Culver City, CA. fiestalaballona.org
MONTEREY - Turkish Arts & Culture Festival, August 25-26, 2012. Location: Custom House Plaza, 525 Polk St., turkfestca.org
REDONDO BEACH - Redondo Pier Summer Concert Series, through September 1.  Cost: Free. Time: 6 to 8 p.m. Location: Redondo Beach Pier, 100 Fisherman's Wharf, Redondo Beach, CA. redondopier.com
SUNNYVALE - Centennial Celebration, August 25-26, 2012. sunnyvale100.com

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Sunday,  August 26, 2012

BODEGA BAY -  Seafood, Art & Wine Festival, August 25 - 26, 2012  10am - 6p.m. at 16855 Bodega Highway in Bodega, CA. Open:  11 a.m. Vendor Booths Open Rides open NEW! Kiddie Carnival opens Fiesta Stage entertainment begins Beer Garden opens 5:30 p.m.  Fiesta Stage entertainment ends Beer Garden Last Call 6 p.m.  Closes 9 p.m. fiestalaballona.orgAdvanced tickets are $12 / $15 at the gate for adults; $10 advanced / $13 gate for seniors; $8 advanced / $10 gate for teens 12-18; and kids under 12 are free. Parking is free. winecountryfestivals.com.
CULVER CITY - Fiesta La Ballona, August 24 - 26, 2012 . August 24th 4:30 p.m. Fiesta Stage entertainment begins 5 p.m. Senior Early Bird Special Food Vendors open 6 p.m. Fiesta-Palooza Begins Beer Garden Opens Rides Open Early Bird Special Ends 9:30 p.m.  Fiesta Palooza Ends Beer Garden Last Call 10 p.m. Location: Veterans Park, Culver Blvd. & Overland Ave., Culver City, CA. fiestalaballona.org
MONTEREY - Turkish Arts & Culture Festival, August 25-26, 2012. Location: Custom House Plaza, 525 Polk St., turkfestca.org
PINOLE - Art & Wine in the Park
ROCKLIN - Placer County Woofstock. Bring your beloved family pet to Johnson-Springview Park from 8am to 2pm for this special canine friendly event. Weiner dog races, live bands, vendors, demonstrations, activities, contests, Rescue Row Adoptions, the  Grateful Dog Walk/Run  and more! woofstockrocklin.com
SUNNYVALE - Centennial Celebration, August 25-26, 2012. sunnyvale100.com

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Monday, August 27, 2012   

 

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Tuesday, August 28, 2012

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Wednesday, August 29, 2012

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Thursday, August 30, 2012

REDONDO BEACH - Redondo Pier Summer Concert Series, through September 1.  Cost: Free. Time: 6 to 8 p.m. Location: Redondo Beach Pier, 100 Fisherman's Wharf, Redondo Beach, CA. redondopier.com

 

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Friday, August 31, 2012

HAPPY CAMP - Bigfoot Jamboree, August 31 - September 2, 2012. This event includes food, crafts, vendors, parade, a dance and lots of good old-fashioned fun along the banks of the wild and scenic Klamath River. Call: (530)493-5106. bigfootjamboree.com
LONG BEACH  - Hula Mau August 31 - September 3, 2012 
Long Beach, CA E Hula Mau 2012 Southern California's 17th Annual Hula & Chant Competition August 31, September1, 2 & 3 4 Friday - Sunday Terrace Theater 300 E. Ocean Blvd. Long Beach, CA Box Office: (562) 436-3661 ehulamau.org
TAFT - Taft Bike Fest  Labor Day 2012 through September 3, 2012. Taft Bike Fest 2012 Labor Day Weekend Biker Games, Stunt Show, Pin Up Girl Contest, Tattoo Contest, Motorcycle Show, Food and Craft Vendors, Motorcycle Gear & Clothes and more! RV/Tent Camping (Dry Camping) for a Fee Vendors Spaces Available and More!  Location: Rails to Trails. Contact taftbikefest@yahoo.com or 661-765-2165

 

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