California Events May 19, 2012
May 19, 2012 Saturday
ALAMEDA: Living Ship Day. Demonstrations are held on the third Saturday of most months. Location: 707 W Hornet Ave , Pier 3 in Alameda, CA. It is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is - 5 for youths through adults and there is ample free parking across from the pier. (510) 521-8448. uss-hornet
ALAMEDA: Flashlight Tour. Take a behind-the-scenes tour of the USS Hornet including spaces that have not yet been opened to the public. The three-hour guided tour begins at 8:30 a.m. and costs 5 per person. Location: 707 W Hornet Ave , Pier 3 in Alameda, CA. Reservations required: (510) 521-8448 x224
ANAHEIM: OC Greek Fest May 18 - 20, 2012 ocgreekfest
ANDERSON: Anderson Century. Formally called Anderson River Park Century Registration, sign-up and staging in Anderson River Park 100, 60, 40 and 25-Mile Rides with staggered start times. On line registration, well marked courses, lunch and /or dinner, SAGS, T-shirts available, numerous rest stops, beautiful spring scenery along Sacramento River and surrounding foothills. Gradual climbs with dazzling views of meadows, wildflowers, rock walls, old-time cattle ranches plus views of Mt. Shasta and Mt. Lassen. 941-9977. mikeferrier11@gmail ; CenturybikeRide.eventbrite
ANGELS CAMP: Jumping Frog Jubilee. Jumping Frog Jubilee & County Fair May 17-20, 2012. Address: 101 Frogtown Road, Angels Camp, California frogtown
CALEXICO: Mariachi Festival May 14-19, 2012. Weeklong festivities include a Mariachi Festival Sponsor Reception, Festival Mixer, Mariachi Idol Competition, Arts & Crafts Sale featuring artisans from Mexico. Crummet Park, Calexico, CA. For Sponsorship Opportunities and Ticket Reservations call the Calexico Chamber of Commerce at 357-1166
CARMEL: Carmel Art Festival May 17 - 20, 2012. Location: Devendorf Park & adjacent Mission Street, Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA. Admission is carmelartfestival
CASTROVILLE: Castroville Artichoke Festival May 19-20, 2012. 53rd Annual Artichoke Festival Parade is Sunday May 20, 2012 starting at 9:45 A.M. on Merritt St. Time: Saturday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sunday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. general; Child 4-12; under 3 Location: Hwy 183, Castroville, CA. artichoke-festival
CHOWCHILLA: May 17-20, 2012 Chowchilla-Madera County Fair chowchilla
CLAYTON: Clayton Valley Garden Club Plant Sale, May 19-20, 2012. Annual Clayton Valley Garden Club Plant Sale at Endeavor Hall downtown Clayton and Clayton Garden Tours 20 Years & 20 Gardens for . Self-guided tour begins at the Clayton Historical Society Museum, 6101 Main Street, Clayton. Time: 9 a.m. See Flower Shows
COULTERVILLE: Coyote Howl Parade and Festival. Parade starts at 10 a.m. Staging begins at 9:30 a.m., on Broadway & Cemetery Streets. Car Show 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Coyote Howlin' Contest is at 2:30 p.m. in Coulterville Park, free admission. Dinner & Dance at Coulter Garden Cafe with Blues Box Bayou Band. Time: 5:30 p.m. 6. Coulterville, CA. Registration and info: coultervillemuseum
DANA POINT: Doheny Blues Festival, May 19-20, 2012. The annual 15th Annual Blues Festival at Doheny State Beach in Dana Point provides an incredible line up of entertainment. In 2012 Gregg Almann and Steve Miller are headline acts. 0 2 day pass. Location: Doheny State Beach, Dana Point, CA. omegaevents /dohenyblues/
ENCINITAS: San Diego Century. Three Courses - Three Distances - A 37-Mile Ride (Del Dios) around Lake Hodges or a 66-Mile Ride (Del Sur) that continues up to Poway, or a 103-Mile Ride (Dos Picos) that follows the first two and then climbs up past Mt. Woodson to Ramona. The Rides all have hills and require good fitness and bike handling. All Rides START AND FINISH at MiraCosta College in Encinitas. Aid stations and signs throughout - Rider gifts/premiums and lunch at the finish. 687-9848. info@sdcbt sdCentury
FREEPORT: Walk on the Wildside Outdoor Festival. Held from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Beach Lake Preserve, Freeport 875-WILD. Free
FRESNO: California Classic Weekend Century. Ride the Freeway to California's Year Round Playground! Cyclist have the choice of either a Century, Metric or 35-Mile Mini Metric Ride. Starting in Chukchansi's AAA Stadium, ten Miles of this unique Ride will utilize Freeway 168, which will be closed to vehicle traffic. This year's event is dedicated to the memory of Crystel Stanford and Team Donate Life Crystel's Gift. Last years Ride sold out at 1,500 Riders. 322-9371. ccw.info@yahoo californiaclassicweekend
HAYWARD: May 19-20 rowellranchrodeo Rowell
Ranch Rodeo Hayward, CA
HUNTINGTON BEACH May 18 - 20, 2012 Duck-a-thon at Huntington Beach Pier duckathon
IRWINDALE: The Original Pleasure Renaissance Faire, April 7 - May 20, 2012 on Saturdays & Sundays 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. Location: Santa Fe Dam Recreation Area, Irwindale, CA. 969-4750. renfair
KING CITY: Salinas Valley Fair May 17-20, 2012. Carnival Rides, Entertainment, Contest, Cattle, Livestock Shows, Great Food, Midway Games and more. salinasvalleyfair
LONG BEACH: Long Beach Lesbian & Gay Pride Celebration May 19 & 20, 2012 from 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. longbeachpride
MONROVIA: Monrovia Day. Start the day at 7:30 a.m. with Fountain to Falls Fun Run ( 0 fee). Parade: 10 - 11 a.m. Concert in Library Park celebrating Monrovia's Birthday, plus game booths and activities in the park for the entire family, and a spelling bee in the Monrovia Community Center. Location: Monrovia Library Park, 321 S. Myrtle Ave., Monrovia, CA. cityofmonrovia
OAKDALE: Chocolate Festival May 19 - 20, 2012. 20th Annual Chocolate Festival is held 3rd Weekend in May. Located at the junction of Highway 120 and 108 at Wood Park. Huge outdoor festival includes over 200 vendors with Arts & Crafts, Chocolate Explosion in Chocolate Avenue (fudges, truffles, chocolate ice cream, chocolate cheese cake, etc.), bands performing and more. oakdalechamber
OAKLAND: Tradition Innovation - A Fiber Artisans Conference, May 18 - May 20. The Conference of Northern California Handweavers offers seminars for learning and a market place for shopping. cnch
ORLAND: Glenn County Fair May 17-20, 2012 . Celebrating 96 years in 2012. Admission: adult. Orland's own Zuppan Dairy received worldwide attention when their 4-year-old cow had quadruplets on December 6, 2011. All four heifer calves were born alive, healthy and at term without assistance. The calves are joining the Fair this year, so come on out and see. glenncountyfair
OXNARD: California Strawberry Festival, May 19-20, 2012, 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. This 29th Annual event attracts over 65,000 visitors from all over Southern California who converge on the scenic coastal town of Oxnard. The celebrates the region's rich agricultural heritage while raising funds for numerous Southland charities. There will be 250 Arts and Crafts booths, specialty food vendors, a children's area, and live entertainment as part of the Festival's 75 acres. strawberry-fest
PENN VALLEY: May 18-20, 2012 Penn Valley Rodeo. Dance to follow rodeo on Friday and Saturday nights. Sunday Cowboy Church before event. Held at Penn Valley Rodeo Grounds, Penn Valley Rd. at Spenceville Rd., Penn Valley, CA pvrodeo
PORTERVILLE: Porterville Fair - May 16-20, 2012 portervillefair
REDWOOD CITY: Redwood City Spring Art Show. Artists display original artwork --oils, watercolor paintings, photography, pastels, and other media. Time: Noon to 5 p.m. Location: Community Activities Building 1400 Roosevelt Avenue Redwood City, CA. Phone: 369-6456. sequoiaartgroup
SAN CARLOS: San Carlos Hometown Days Festival and Parade, May 18-20 2012 sancarloshometowndays
SAN PEDRO: L.A. Wood (Woodies on the Waterfront. Time: 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Ports of Village, south end, sponsored by South Bay Chapter; celebrating Drive Your Woodie Day! Info: Stan, 310-833-0680
TOMALES: Tea and Fashion Show. 14th annual fashion tea sponsored by Tomales Regional History Center. The museum will be open early on this day at 11 a.m. Stop by before teatime! Location: Tomales Town Hall, Hwy. One, Tomales, CA. Time: 1:30 p.m. Cost; 0. 878-9443.
VENTURA: Rediscovery of Horace Bristol's Lost Photographs, Panel Discussion. In 1985, photographer Horace Bristol showed his son Henri images once thought destroyed, including his 1930s Grapes of Wrath series, taken while traveling with author John Steinbeck. Attendees can also see current exhibition of Bristol photographs. Seating is limited; for reservations 525-3100. The Museum of Ventura County's Agriculture Museum is located at 926 Railroad Avenue, Santa Paula, California. Hours are 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday; admission is adults, seniors, children 6-17, free ages 5 and younger. On first Sundays of the month, general admission is always 525-3100. venturamuseum
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