August 2011 Events Calendar

California August 2013 Events Calendar

August 2 & 3, 2013 DOYLE - Annual Doyle Days Lizard Races at Dixon Park, Doyle. Fri. Kick-Off Dance & VFW BBQ, Buck Inn. Sat. 10am Parade, Re-enactors, Pancake Breakfast, Horseshoe Tourney, 12pm Lizard Races, 6pm Children's Parade. 8pm - midnight Street Dance with live music by Cool Change For. more information email doyledays2010@hotmail . lassencountychamber

August 3, 2013 NORTH FORK Mono Museum Indian Day Fair & Pow Wow. Held the first week of August at the recreation center in North Fork, CA. Phone: 559-877-2115 sierramonomuseum

FAWNSKINK: Big Bear Pirate Faire Aug. 3-4, 10-11, 17-18, 2013

The Big Bear Valley Renaissance Society, Inc., is having it's 7th annual Big Bear Pirate Faire. There will be battle re-enactments and battles on the 'New Pirate' beach, court martial & court re-enactments, stage shows, shopping and food!! All profits go to the youth of the Valley for educational endeavors. Location: North Shore, Big Bear City, CA. Time: 10am to 6pm. varies weekend pass. bbvrsinc

August 4, 2013 PISMO BEACH - Art in the Park, first Sunday May-Nov. This family-fun event features over 70 local artists and craftsmen displaying and selling their work. The art includes paintings, pottery, glasswork, jewelry, wood and metal furniture, and more. Time: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Location: Dinosaur Caves Park along the path where the ocean meets the cliffs, Location: Dinosaur Caves Park along the path where the ocean meets the cliffs, Location: 200 Cliff Ave., Pismo Beach, CA. 704-8128, pismobeach

August 9, 2013 PARADISE - Dutch Oven Cook-Off. Don't miss the fourth annual Cowboy Dutch Oven Cook-Off on the Gold Nugget Museum grounds. Cooks will vie for prizes in three categories: bread, main dish, and dessert. For only , enjoy a taste of the vittles. There will be entertainment throughout the day, as well as a chuck wagon barbecue and raffles. The event is a fund raiser. The museum grounds open at 10 a.m. Admission is goldnuggetmuseum

August 9-11, 2013 CONCORD - The Bead & Boutique Arts Show, August 9-11, 2013. Open to the public, this event specializes in one-of-a-kind works of art, beads, jewelry supplies, & vintage items. It takes up the entire hotel with 200 artisan boutiques, galleries and merchant displays showcasing original artistic beads, handsewn clothing, gemstones, jewelry designs, ethnographic art, handwoven textiles, embellishments, antiquities and collectibles from all over the world. Attendees may shop, buy direct from artisans and wholesale merchants, and take workshops taught by award winning teachers in such techniques as jewelry design, metal and wire work, glass clay, soldering, mixed media, chainmaille, and more. admission. Hours: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. daily. Location: Hilton Concord, 1970 Diamond Blvd, Concord, CA. Complimentary on-site parking. beadandboutique .

August 10-11, 2013 BURLINGAME Burlingame Artzfest, August 10 - 11, 2013. Location: Burlingame Ave. (1294 Burlingame Ave, approx, Downtown Burlingame, California, burlingamechamber

August 17-18, 2013 COTATI - Cotati Accordion Festival. 23rd Annual La Plaza Park Cotati Accordion Festival includes the Jam Tent, the Polka Tent, and Zydeco Dance Party, the arts and crafts vendors, and plenty of food, wine and beer. There will be 30 acts featuring Russian, Klezmer, Italian, Punk, Irish, Polka, Rock, Zydeco, Tex-Mex, Country and a Circus. Time daily 9:30 a.m. - 8 p.m. 664-0444 or ticket hotline (888)559-2576, cotatifest

August 17-18, 2013 HAYWARD -Hayward Zucchini Festival. This annual event features live entertainment, lots of food, fun and of course zucchini! Location: Kennedy Park, Hayward, CA. (510) 264-9466, haywardrec

August 24, 2013 LEMOORE - Kings County Brewfest. Location: Lions Park, Lemoore, CA. lemoorechamberofcommerce

August 25, 2013 SACRAMENTO - Curtis Fest. Local artists exhibit and sell their work. This free event has an art area for kids where they can make marble paintings, get their face decorated, make beaded jewelry and other fun activities. Curtis Fest is held at William Curtis Park, Sacramento, CA. sierra2

August 28, 2013 SAN DIMAS -San Dimas Car Show. Auto enthusiasts are invited to take part in the 20th Annual San Dimas Car Show sponsored by the San Dimas Sheriff's Booster Club. This fun-filled event will feature the best antique, classic and custom street rod cars, full size trucks, and motorcycles. The Car Show is located in the historic downtown area and visitors will find various vendors, giveaways, raffles and live music! Pancake breakfast on Exchange Place hosted by the United Methodist Church in San Dimas, followed by a cruise of the cars starting at 8:30 am. The cruise will travel along San Dimas Avenue, Foothill Boulevard (Route 66), San Dimas Canyon Road and Arrow Highway. After the parade, the cars will be displayed along Bonita Avenue. Trophy winners from among the various categories are scheduled to be announced at 2:30 pm. 450-2763.

Aug. 30-Sept. 1, 2013 SAN GABRIEL - San Gabriel Mission 242nd Annual Fiesta San Gabriel Mission 242nd Annual Fiesta on will feature religious, historical and cultural festivities, game and food booths, bingo in the air conditioned parish center, small and large rides and free entertainment in the evenings! There will be Tongva Indians and historical re-enactors in mission's gardens on Aug.31-Sept. 1, along with an art and photography show and more. Details will be announced later this year. San Gabriel Mission Fiesta is a birthday celebration of the mission's founding on Sept. 8, 1771. San Gabriel Mission is the birthplace of the Los Angeles region. sangabrielmissionchurch

LAKEWOOD - Saturday, August 31, 2013 Grasslands, concert. Time: 7-10 p.m. Location: Me-N-Ed's Pizza, 4115 Paramount Blvd, Lakewood, CA 90712 421-8908, grasslandsbluegrass

SANTA BARBARA August 31, 2013 4th Annual Santa Barbara Tequila Harvest Festival. Ascend to the lush grassy hilltop of Elings Park to experience California's premier tequila tasting event at our 4th Annual Santa Barbara Tequila Harvest Festival. Presented by The Berry Man, Inc. and benefiting Elings Park. Imbibe from over 50 premium hand selected tequilas and mezcales. Savor gourmet appetizers from top local chefs and enjoy live musical entertainment by Instone and Trio Primavera. Don't miss this festive summertime upscale event! Ticket price includes all tequila/mezcal and food samples. This is a 21 and over event. Time: 3-7 p.m. Address: Elings Park, 1298 Las Positas Rd., Santa Barbara, CA 93105 - 7. Phone: 805-617-3998, agaveavenue

past 2012 Events

Wednesday, August 1,

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

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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