California Events
Saturday, May 6, 2017
- ANAHEIM: Cinco de Mayo Fiesta May 6-7, 2017
anaheim5demayofiestainc.com - CARSON: Cinco De Mayo Celebration Carson Park, ci.carson.ca.us
- CORONA: Corona Cinco de Mayo Parade and Fiesta CoronaCincodeMayo.net
- DELANO: Miche De Mayo
Delano Little League - DINUBA: Cinco de Mayo May 5-6, 2017
"Embrace Diversity and Dance!" Parade Saturday, May 6, 2017 dinubachamber.com - RANCHO CUCAMONGA Cinco De Mayo Saturday, May 6, 2017, Old Town Park cityofrc.us
- RICHMOND: Cinco de Mayo Parade of San Pablo and Richmond, CA May 6-7, 2017
Cinco de Mayo Parade May 6, 2017, 10 a.m. begins - SAN BERNARDINO: Cinco de Mayo Festival La Plaza Park | ci.san-bernardino.ca.us
- SAN CLEMENTE: Cinco de Mayo Festival Max Berg Plaza Park san-clemente.org
- SAN CLEMENTE: Fiesta de Mayo Outlets at San Clemente Free.
outletsatsanclemente.com
Mariachis and Ballet Folklorico, Local breweries Artifex - SAN DIEGO: Fiesta Old Town Cinco de Mayo May 5-7, 2017 cincodemayooldtown.com
- SAN FRANCISCO San Francisco Cinco de Mayo Celebration mncsf.org/sfcincodemayo/
- SANTA ANA: Cinco de Mayo Festival May 6-7, 2017
santa-ana.org - TULARE: Cinco de May
Zumwalt Park tularechamber.org
ALISO VIEJO: Soka University International Festival 10:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Soka University of America - Aliso Viejo. soka.edu
ANAHEIM: Gem Mineral & Jewelry Show, May 6-7, 2017 searchersrocks.org
ARCADIA:
Wild West Day at the
Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden.
Time: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Location:
301 North Baldwin Avenue,
Arcadia, CA 91007
$9 general admission, arboretum.org
ARCADIA: Pancake Breakfast. Arcadia Firefighters' Association Annual Pancake Breakfast at Arcadia Fire Station 106. Bounce houses, a junior firefighter challenge, an auto extrication demo, arts and crafts, raffles, music and booths featuring many of Arcadia's programs and community groups. Time: 7 a.m. - 12 p.m. Cost: $5-7. Location: Fire Station 106, 630 South Baldwin Avenue, Arcadia, California 91007 arcadiaca.gov
ARTESIA: Mariachi Festival May 6, 2017, 4-11 p.m.
Pioneer Blvd. between 183 & 188 Sts.
Artesia, CA
Free, cityofartesia.us |
mariachi
AUBURN: Foothills Brewfest, 1-5 p.m. Gold Country Fairgrounds 1273 High Street Auburn, CA. $40-60, foothillsbrewfest.com Includes unlimited beer tastings and 4oz Souvenir tasting glass (while supplies last), music, and food which much be purchased separately.
AVALON: Catalina Island Classic May 5-7, 2017. The Annual Catalina Island Classic is a skateboard island invasion, $100 free ride - up. Downhill Race & Free-Ride Event Ramp Exhibition & More! catalinaislandclassic.com
AVALON: Catalina Island Chili Cook-off May 6, 2017, 1-5 p.m. South Beach, Avalon, CA $10-15 catalinachamber.com | facebook.com/avalonrotary
BASS LAKE: Bass Lake Fishing Derby May 6-7, 2017
basslakechamber.com/fishing-derby/
3 Grand Prize Fish Worth a
total of $25,000! 2- $10,000 1- $5,000 Registration $25
$15 under age 16 years, $10 additional child
BEVERLY HILLS: : #1 Magic Show in LA May 5-6, 2017, 7 & 9 p.m.
Beverly Wilshire
Beverly Hills, CA
Cost: $65-75
ivanamodei.com World-renowned illusionist and entertainer
BODEGA BAY: Castles & Kites Festival. 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Free Admission
Parking is $7 or free for Regional Parks Members
Doran Regional Park,
201 Doran Beach Road
Bodega Bay, California sonomacounty.ca.gov
BUELLTON: Buellton Brew Fest. Held at River View Park, more than 50 breweries and wineries, bands and food trucks featured at this Buellton Chamber of Commerce event. buelltonbrewfest.com
CARMEL BY THE SEA: Winemakers' Celebration Weekend May 5-7, 2017 Dolores Street between Ocean and 7th Carmel, CA (831) 375-9400 montereywines.org Over 100 wines made from 42 different varietals
CHICO: Chico Pioneer Day Parade May 6, 2017, 11 a.m.
Downtown Chico City Plaza Main Street & Fifth Street
Chico, CA Enchanting World of Children as the theme of it's Centennial Year
Celebration! Pre-parade festivities on Main Street before 11 a.m. and post
parade activities in the Plaza. chicopioneerdayparade.com
CHINO: Planes of Fame May 6-7, 2017 planesoffame.org 7000 Merrill Ave. Chino, CA 91710 $15-75 approx. Annual Air Show. | air shows
CLEARLAKE: Heron Festival April 29-30, May 6-7, 2017. A celebration of birds, wildlife, and springtime. Pontoon boat tours usually sell out. Location: Saturday, April 30 Lakeside County Park, Lakeport | Saturday, May 7 Redbud Park, City of Clearlake. redbudaudubon.org
CLOVIS: Clovis Old Town Wine Walk. Time: 5-8:30 p.m.
4th & Pollasky
Clovis, CA
$35-45 eventbrite.com
COARSEGOLD: Coarsegold Rodeo May 5-7, 2017. Open Saturday 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Sierra Riders (Cowboy Gospel band) performs 1-4 p.m. thecoarsegoldrodeo.com | rodeos
COLUMBIA: Fireman's Muster May 6, 2017 Sponsored by Columbia Fire Protection District visitcolumbiacalifornia.com
COSTA MESA: OC Running Marathon Festival May 5-7, 2017, at Fairgrounds, 88 Fair Dr., Costa Mesa, CA. ocmarathon.com
DUBLIN: Spring Faire 12 Noon to 5 p.m. Come and See What's Blooming! Heritage Park and Museums 6600 Donlon Way Dublin, CA Free ci.dublin.ca.us
EL SEGUNDO: Home Town Fair & Carnival May 6, 2017, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Main Street El Segundo, CA elsegundo.org Game booths, carnival, cook-off contest, arts & crafts, music, community expo
ESCONDIDO: Spring Renaissance Faire
April 29-30, May 6-7, 2017, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Cost: $16.50 admission, $3 parking
Felicita County Park (most likely location) 742 Clarence Lane
Escondido, CA oldetymeproductions.com
EUREKA: Brew at the Zoo. Sequoia Park Zoo hosts a 21 & over beer festival for local breweries with aim to raise funds for Zoo projects. Sequoia Park Zoo & Foundation, 3414 W Street, Eureka CA. Time: 4-8 p.m. sequoiaparkzoo.net
FOSTER CITY Polynesian Festival May 6, 2017, 10 a.m. - 5
p.m.
Leo Ryan Park Amphitheatre
fostercity.org
Free
Foster City Parks and Recreation Department's annual Polynesian Festival! E komo mai (welcome)! Bring the ohana (family) and celebrate Polynesian Culture at the Superstitions of Polynesia: If you've ever wondered why bringing pork across the Pali in Hawaii or whistling at night is considered bad luck, come to the Festival and you'll find out why!
Polynesian Dance companies including Heilala O Polynesia of Newark, Hui Tarava of San Francisco, Kawailehua Hula Ohana of Milpitas, Manuia of Daly City, Merahi o Tehani of Union City, Motu'aina of Danville, Rahiti of Daly City, Te Fare Upa Here/Nemenzo of San Francisco, Te Pura O Te Rahura'a of South San Francisco and Tiare O Te Ao of Hercules.
Cultural activities, arts and crafts booths, canoe rides offered by Ho'okahi Pu'uwai Outrigger Canoe Club, food and more!
Admission is free. Food and drinks sold. Don't miss this exciting day of
cultural activities, arts and crafts
booths, canoe rides offered by Ho'okahi Pu'uwai
Outrigger Canoe Club, food and more!
FULLERTON:
Railroad Days May 6-7, 2017, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. See trains - large and small, old
and new. Food, fun and Free!
Southern California Railway Plaza Association. Location: Fullerton
Train Station, 120 E. Santa Fe Avenue
Fullerton, CA 92832 (714) 278-0648. scrpa.net
GRASS VALLEY: Grass Valley Car Show May 6, 2017, 10 a.m.- 3 p.m. 300 of the finest custom, vintage and antique cars and trucks. Location: Main Street. Cost: Free to see. downtowngrassvalley.com
HEMET:
Ramona April
22- May 7, 2017, 1:30 and 6:30 p.m. 27400 Ramona Bowl Rd.
Hemet, CA
ramonabowl.com
Cost: $18-44
HOPLAND: Hopland Passport May 6-7, 2017
$45 approx. destinationhopland.com
Receive a Passport logo glass, entry to all wine tastings, food pairings, and entertainment at all 14 wineries.
IRWINDALE: The Original Pleasure Renaissance Faire on Saturdays & Sundays 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. Location: Santa Fe Dam Recreation Area, Irwindale, CA. renfair.com
KERMAN: Kerman Almond Festival 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Kerckhoff Park Kerman, CA cityofkerman.net
LA HABRA: La Habra Citrus Fair May 5-7, 2017 Downtown Fair, multiple locations 321 E La Habra Blvd La Habra City Hall El Centro Lions Park Free admission Carnival tickets, call Chamber office (562) 697-1704 citrusfair.com Free parking, shuttle from designated City Parking Lots
LAKE COUNTY: Heron Festival May 6-7, 2017 redbudaudubon.org
LIVERMORE: Livermore Wine Country 2017 Downtown Street Fest May 6-7, 2017. Downtown Livermore Sat. 10am - 6pm & Sun. 10am - 5pm separator Celebrating our 26th Annual Street Fest with two days of wine & beer tasting, outdoor dining, boutique shopping, arts & crafts vendors, live entertainment and family fun zone. livermoredowntown.com
LONG BEACH: SCUBA Show May 6-7, 2017. The largest diving event of the year includes seminars. Location: Long Beach Convention Center, Long Beach, CA. scubashow.com
LOS ANGELES: An Inconvenient Sequel: Truth To Power, film screening. Location: Greek Theatre, Griffith Park, 2700 N. Vermont Ave, Los Angeles, CA. Time: 7 p.m. Cost: Free. Call: (310) 954-0461, fandango.com/ free-movie-screenings/los-angeles.
LOS ANGELES: Los Angeles Dance Festival May 6-14, 2017
Brewery
Arts Complex
Theater Ramond Kabbaz
ladancefest.org
LOS BANOS: Merced County Spring Fair May 3-7, 2017 Location: Fairgrounds, Los Banos, CA co.merced.ca.us
MARIPOSA: Mariposa Butterfly Festival May 5-7, 2017. Event includes a butterfly release and parade. MariposaButterflyFestival.org
MENLO PARK: Kite Day May 6, 2017, Noon- 3 p.m.
Bedwell Bayfront Park (Marsh Road & Bayfront Expressway),
Menlo Park, CA
menlopark.org
$6 |
kites
MOUNTAIN VIEW: Pacific Fine Arts Festivals Mountain View A la Carte & Art May 6-7, 2017 Downtown Mountain View - Mountain View pacificfinearts.com
OAKLAND: Urban Wine Festival May 6, 2017, 12-5 p.m. Jack London Square $45-55, jacklondonsquare.com Event is free to attend but tasting requires ticket to sample 30+ Northern California wineries represented.
OCEANSIDE: Festival Of Colors in Oceanside, CA Time: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Oceanside Pier Amphitheater, 200 North Strand, Oceanside, CA 92054 | colors
OJAI: Chautauqua. An Unconventional Presidency - Donald Trump's First One Hundred Days in Office. Join a panel of political experts and analysts to discuss this unique and important time in our nation's history led by moderator Dan Schnur, professor at the USC Annenberg School for Communications and at the Institute of Governmental Studies at UC Berkeley. Time: 4:30-6:30 p.m. Cost: $20-30. Location: Matilija Junior High Auditorium, 703 El Paseo Road, Ojai, CA. ojaichautauqua.org
PACIFIC GROVE: Conference of Northern California Handweavers May 4-7, 2017. Seminars for learning and a market place for shopping at Asilomar Conference Center, Pacific Grove, CA. cnch.org
PALO ALTO: Monty Python's SPAMALOT Tickets $18.50-52. (650) 329-0891, paplayers.org
PALO ALTO: 95th Annual May Fete Parade 10 a.m. Downtown Palo Alto, University Avenue cityofpaloalto.org
PETALUMA: Great Petaluma Chili Cookoff, Salsa and Beer Tasting, 1-5 p.m. 55 teams prepare chili and salsas and take part in a judged competition. Sonoma Marin Fairground Petaluma, CA $25-55 approx. greatchilicookoff.com
PLACERVILLE: Wakamatsu Farm Open Farm Day, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Location: Wakamatsu Tea and Silk Colony Farm, 941 Cold Springs Road, Placerville. arconservancy.org/wakamatsu Hosted by American River Conservancy at Wakamatsu Tea and Silk Colony Farm
PLEASANTON: Crossroads Doll and Teddy Bear Show. Alameda County Fairgrounds, Building B, I-680 to Bernal Ave exit, east to Valley Ave, left to Gate 8, Pleasanton, CA 94566 crossroadsshows.com $8-10 admission, Free-$4 for ages under 12 years
PLYMOUTH: Amador Four Fires Festival May 6, 2017, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Amador Four Fires Festival Food & Drink Amador County Fairgrounds Plymouth, CA $80-up, amadorfourfires.com Showcasing the Four Fires concept of the four regions-- Southern France, Italy, the Iberian Peninsula, and Heritage California. Open Flame These extraordinary chefs demonstrate their exceptional skills preparing spectacular open flame dishes native to these regions.
PLYMOUTH: Plymouth Main Street Flea Market & Breakfast Plymouth Main Street Flea Market & Breakfast May 6, 2017, 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. Downtown - Plymouth, CA | touramador.com
POMONA: Fiesta and Craft Beer May 6, 2017, 1-5 p.m. Pomona Mansion, 2640 Pomona Blvd. Pomona, CA. Cost: $40-55, fiestaandcraftbeer.com Over 10 local and regional craft breweries
RIVERSIDE: Craft Beer Fest Time: 4-8 p.m. Canyon Crest Towne Centre 5225 Canyon Crest Drive Riverside, CA 92507 $20-35, cctcbusinesscommunity.com Craft Beer made by local brewers, paired with great food at over 20 participating retailers. Part of the proceeds to benefit Riverside Community Arts Association.
ROCKLIN: Community Festival Festival May 4-7, 2017
Johnson Springview Park
rocklinkiwanis.org Pancake Breakfast Saturday 8-11a | carnival | bands |
food vendors | shopping & crafts. rocklincommunityfestival.org
SALINAS: Steinbeck Festival May 5-7, 2017 National Steinbeck Center steinbeck.org Annual Steinbeck Festival features speakers, tours, musicians throughout the weekend, with a craft beer Festival on Saturday and an educators' panel on Sunday. The theme is "Migrations."
SAN DIEGO:
Fiesta Old Town Cinco de Mayo May 5-7, 2017. Friday May 5, 2017 4-10 p.m.
|
Saturday, May 6, 2017 11 a.m.-10 p.m. |
Sunday, May 7, 2017 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Cost: Free
cincodemayooldtown.com
SANTA BARBARA: Santa Barbara Zoo Roar & Pour. Time: 5-8 p.m. VIP entry 4 p.m. Roar & Pour, a new wine tasting event where the animals stay out late and the Zoo is open so guests can stroll and sip. For ages 21 and over only. $60/General Admission. sbzoo.org
SANTA CLARITA: BBQ & Beer Festival May 5-7, 2017
Central Park
27150 Bouquet Canyon Rd.
Santa Clarita, CA
$10-40
BBQandBeerFestival.com
SANTA CLARITA: Santa Clarita Valley Pacific Islander Festival May 6-7, 2017. Location: 24151 Newhall Ave. Newhall, CA scvhula.com Free admission | Polynesian
SANTA ROSA: Astronaut Lullabies at the SRJC Planetarium An Immersive Live Concert Planetarium Experience, time: 7 p.m. Location: SRJC Planetarium, Lark Hall, 1501 Mendocino Ave., Santa Rosa, CA. $15, oceanworks.eventbrite.com
SANTA ROSA: WGAS Monster Trucks Spring Monster Truck & Extreme FMX
May 5 & 6, 2017. 7:30 p.m. show
Chris Beck Arena, Sonoma County Fairgrounds
wgasmotorsports.com
SAN DIEGO: Rhythm and Brews Music Festival. 50 Breweries, 7 Bands,
2 Stages. Time: 12 p.m.
(or 1 p.m.) to 4 p.m. Location:
Craft Beer Festival
Vista Village District
Vista, CA. $45-60,
sdrhythmandbrews.com
SAN DIEGO: Junior League of San Diego's 15th Annual Food & Wine Festival May 6, 2017, 12-4 p.m. Ellen Scripps Browning Park La Jolla Cove $85 General Admission, $140 VIP Access, or $1,200 for VIP table for 10. jlsdfoodandwine.com
SAN DIEGO: Southwestern Yacht Club Angler's Bottom-Fishing Tournament. Annual fundraising event features a day of fishing for children and adults, from 6 a.m.-3 p.m., followed with Fish Fry at 3 p.m., Tournament Awards Banquet and opportunity drawings for great prizes. Entry fee: $65 before April 20, $75 after. RSVP: Michael Mooradian, anglers@southwesternyc.org | Event benefits ElderHelp of San Diego.
SELMA: Selma Raisin Festival May 3-7, 3027 Lincoln Park behind senior center - Selma, CA
SHASTA LAKE: Shasta Damboree shastadamboree.org
Pancake Breakfast,
Parade, followed by Day at The Park
SIERRA MADRE: Sierra Madre Art Fair Sierra Madre Art Fair May 6-7, 2017, 9:30 a.m. Memorial Park - Sierra Madre, CA sierramadrelibraryfriends.org
STOCKTON: Insane Inflatables
San Joaquin County Fairgrounds
1658 South Airport Way
Stockton, CA 95206
$54-100, insaneinflatable5k.com |
inflatables
TEMECULA: Southern California Homebrew Festival May 5-6, 2017 calhomebrewers.org The California Homebrewers Association presents the Southern California Homebrew Festival at Vail Lake in Temecula.
TUSTIN: Old Town Tustin Promenade Home & Garden Tour May 6, 2017, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Cost: $20-30 tustinhistory.com
VISALIA: The Great Western Southern Gospel Fan Fest May 4-6, 2017. Location: Visalia Convention Center, Visalia, CA. fanfestivals.com
VISTA: Rhythm and Brews Music Festival May 6, 2017, 12 p.m. (or 1 p.m.) to 4 p.m. Craft Beer Festival Vista Village District Vista, CA 92084 sdrhythmandbrews.com $45-60 approx. 50 Breweries, 7 Bands, 2 Stages and outdoor celebrating produced by the San Diego Brewers Guild. Sample the nation's most popular craft beers with talented musicians.
WHITTIER: Whittier Founder's Day and Picnic. Time: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Location: Central Park. Live Entertainment, Food, Activities for Kids, Antique Cars, Woodworkers, Mother's Day Gifts, Community Groups, Mustache Contest, and more! For more information call the Whittier Museum at (562) 945-3871. cityofwhittier.org
WOODLAND: California Honey Festival May 6, 2017, 6-9 p.m. Location: Historic Downtown Main Street, Barth Building, 426 First St., Woodland, CA. $65, visitwoodland.com | eventbrite.com
YOUNTVILLE: Sense Yountville, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. wine tasting concluding with Kentucky Derby party 2-4 p.m. $75 senseyountville.com, proceeds benefit Pathway Home. (707) 531-7053. Location: V Wine Cellar ~V Marketplace, 6525 Washington Street, Yountville, CA.
YUCAIPA: Yucaipa's Music & Arts Festival Time: Friday, May
5-7, 2017.
Location: Use 35139 Yucaipa Blvd Yucaipa Ca 92399 The event takes several blocks on Yucaipa Blvd.
Times:
Friday 6-10 pm |
Saturday 12-10 pm |
Sunday 12-7 pm
yucaipachamber.org
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