California Events

 Saturday, September 30, 2017

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ANAHEIM: Orange County Auto Show September 28-October 1, 2017 Anaheim Convention Center. Admission: $11-12  motortrendautoshows.com autoshowoc.com

ANDERSON: Stillwater Pow Wow September 29-October 1, 2017 Redding Rancheria Shasta District Fair Grounds | pow wow

BAKERSFIELD: Kern County Fair September 20-October 1, 2017. Bird Show, Magic, Alaskan Pig Races, Chinese Acrobats, Stunt Dogs, Duck Race, Turkey Stampede, Concerts, Rodeo (Sept.29-30). Fiesta del Charro Oct.1.  Location: 1142 South P St., Bakersfield, CA. kerncountyfair.com

BUENA PARK: Knott's Scary Farm  September 21 - October 31, 2017. Elvira goes out with a bang in her final year at Knott's. Location: 8039 Beach Blvd. Buena Park, CA knotts.com

CARLSBAD: Legoland California Brick or Treat Saturdays September 30-October 28, 2017, 5 p.m. LEGOLAND California (760) 918-5346 One Legoland Drive, Carlsbad, CA 92008 $49-up, Special Event -Brick-or-Treat Party Nights tickets, legoland.com

DANVILLE: Blessing of the Animals, 2-3 p.m. San Damiano Retreat 710 Highland Drive Danville, CA sandamiano.org  | blessing 

EL CAJON: Oktoberfest September 29-October 8, 2017
1017 S. Molliison Ave. El Cajon germanclubsandiego.org

GILROY: Gilroy Gardens Halloween @ Night September 29-October 29, 2017 Gilroy Gardens $35-up, gilroygardens.org 

GRASS VALLEY: Celtic Festival September 29-October 1, 2017. Music and Magic at KVMR Celtic Festival held at  Nevada County Fairgrounds, 11228 McCourtney.  kvmrcelticfestival.org 

HOLLISTER: Northern California Renaissance Faire September 16 - October 15, 2017 Casa de Fruta 10031 Pacheco Pass Hwy Hollister, CA norcalrenfaire.com Time: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Approx. Cost: $25; Weekend pass: $35; Pass for full event $150.

HUNTINGTON BEACH: Breitling Huntington Beach Air Show September 29-Oct0ber 1, 2017 includes free beach admission & viewing with VIP upgrades available. There is no airport in HB so the event will be staged at a nearby airport. hbairshow.com

KELSEYVILLE: Kelseyville Pear Festival Time: 7 a.m. - 5 p.m. -- 25th Anniversary! Admission: Free, pearfestival.com

LINCOLN: Creek Fest (formerly Salmon Day). Spend the day learning about the outdoors, salmon, and Auburn Ravine. There will be vendors, exhibits, demonstrations, food, raffles, prizes, arts and crafts. Time: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Location: McBean Park 65 McBean Park Drive Lincoln, CA   wildlifeheritage.org/salmon/

LONG BEACH:  Women's Journey Conference  interactive Pop-Up conference. Captivating speakers, Intriguing Dramatizations, Stories of Challenges and Triumph, a performance art conference for the senses. Also  a free self-esteem conference for girls ages 8 to 18. September 30, 2017 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Location: Long Beach Convention Center 300 E Ocean Blvd, Long Beach, CA WomensJourneyFoundation.org

LOS ANGELES: Contemporary Jazz and Classical music from PocketWatch led by pianist Gerry Bryant followed by The Equanimous Jones Quartet led by saxophonist Tommy Myers. Location:  Au Lac Restaurant-Bar Fedora, 710 West 1st Street, Downtown Los Angeles 90012 Tickets: $20-25, SaturdayNightJazzDTLA.com

MENLO PARK: Pacific Fine Arts Festival  September 30 - October 1, 2017. Santa Cruz Avenue between El Camino Real and University Drive Menlo Park, CA Free, pacificfinearts.com

MURRIETA: Get Shamrocked Music Festival September 29-30, 2017 Murrieta Town Square Park getshamrocked.com

OCEANSIDE: St. Francis Festival - Blessing of the Animals, 10-11 a.m.  sanluisreyparish.org Held at the Old Mission San Luis Rey the community hosts the St. Francis Festival - Blessing of the Animals at the Parish.  | blessing 

PALO ALTO: Great Glass Pumpkin Patch September 26-October 1,  2017 Exhibition dates  Sept. 26-27, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.,
 Sept. 28-29, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.  Pumpkin sale dates Sept. 30-Oct. 1, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

PASADENA: Rockit Beer & Food Festival September 30, 2017, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. $10-up, rockitfest.com Rockit Venue
South Madison Ave. at Cordova Pasadena, CA

PERRIS: Southern California Fair September 30-October 8, 2017 18700 Lake Perris Drive W Perris, CA. Hours: 11a-11p on Saturday & Sunday. (951) 657-4221 $8-10, socalfair.com

PLEASANTON: Pirates of Emerson. Haunted House attractions include the original, infamous Pirates of Emerson. Time: 7:05 p.m. Location: Alameda County Fairgrounds, 4501 Pleasanton Ave., Pleasanton, CA. Cost: $30, piratesofemerson.com

POMONA: Collectors St. Faire, 8 a.m.-3 p.m.  Hosted by Downtown Pomona, Antique Row treasure hunters from far and near pack the streets and stores to explore three blocks of antique vendors. Part flea market, part festival, part open house. This is a fun and free popular event. The faire is on the last Saturday of January, March, May, September & November. downtownpomona.org

PORT HUENEME: Port Hueneme Banana Festival, September 30, 2017, 10 a.m. - 5 pm. Cost: Free. Location: Port of Hueneme Harbor District, 105 East Port Hueneme Road, Port Hueneme, CA BananaPortFest.com

SACRAMENTO: Festival of Colors September 30, 2017 Southside Park 2115 6th Street Sacramento, CA 95818 festivalofcolorsusa.com

SAN DIEGO: Cabrillo Festival September 29-30, 2017 cabrillofestival.org

SAN DIEGO: San Diego International Dragon Boat Race September 30-October 1, 2017 Mission Bay, San Diego, CA. sddragonboatrace.com | dragon boats

SAN DIEGO: SeaWorld Spooktacular September 23-October 29, 2017. Included with park admission,  SeaWorld San Diego 500 Sea World Drive San Diego, CA 92109 $75-up, seaworld.com/san-diego

SAN DIEGO: Gem Faire September 29-October 1, 2017
Scottish Rite Center $7, gemfaire.com | gems

SAN FRANCISCO: 82nd Annual Festa della Madonna del Lume September 30, 2017, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | Italian

SAN JUAN BAUTISTA: Cactus & Succulent Show September 30-October 1, 2017, 9am-5pm -Saturday | 9am-4pm Sunday. Location: San Juan Bautista Community Hall, 10 San Jose St.  Free Admission. sanjuanbautistaca.com

SAN JUAN BAUTISTA: Alfred Hitchcock's Vertigo (movie) Day at SJB State Historic Park! Experience Hitcock's famous film at one of the filming locations. The Plaza History Association is hosting a Vertigo Day event with a tour, lecture, and free showing of the famous movie. Tickets are required for the tour and lecture, $10-$20, tickets (831) 623-4881. Free movie screening at 8:10 p.m. on the Plaza Lawn. sanjuanbautistaca.com

SAN PEDRO: Southern California In-Water Boat Show September 28-October 1, 2017 Cabrillo Way Marina -Los Angeles Harbor 2293 Miner St. San Pedro, CA $15, age 12 and younger free Thursday, 12 p.m.-7 p.m. Friday-Saturday; 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Sunday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. SoCalBoatShow.com | boats

SANTA BARBARA: Celebration of Harvest Weekend September 29-October 2, 2017 | September 29 is Grand Tasting $95-125 | September 30-October 1 celebrate Harvest Experience Passport $50 celebrationofharvest.com

SANTA CLARA: California's Great America Haunt September 22-October 29, 2017 Also: Great America's The Great Pumpkin Fest September 30 - October 29, 2017. Location: 4701 Great America Pkwy Santa Clara, CA. Cost: $27-up, cagreatamerica.com

SANTA CLARITA: Hart of the West Pow Wow September 30-October 1, 2017 at William S. Hart County Park | pow wow

SANTA YNEZ: Inter-Tribal Pow Wow September 30-October 1, 2017 at Live Oak Campground Santa Ynez | pow wow

SAUSALITO: Sausalito Floating Homes Tour  11am – 4pm  $50-60 | eventbrite.com floatinghomes.org

SONORA: Unruly Country Brew N' Que Festival September 30, 2017, 11 a.m.-10 p.m.  Mother Lode Fairgrounds 
$20-30, unrulycountryfestival.com

TEMECULA: CRUSH, 7-10 p.m. Location: Monte De Oro Winery Temecula, CA $89-110, temeculawines.org Join the winery owners, winemakers and growers of the Temecula Valley showcasing all 30+ member wineries

TORRANCE: Los Angeles International Ukulele Festival Saturday, September 30, 2017, 9:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. Location: Torrance Cultural Arts Center, 3330 Civic Center Drive, Torrance, California. $45, kalakoa.com, (800) 595-4849

TRES PINOS: San Benito County Fair September 28-October 1, 2017. Motocross, Truck Pulls, Carnival, Ranch Rodeo, Concerts. Location: Bolado Park, Tres Pinos, CA
sanbenitocountyfair.com

UNIVERSAL CITY: Halloween Horror Nights September 15-November 4, 2017 $65-up, UniversalStudiosHollywood.com. Location: 100 Universal City Plaza Universal City, CA

VALLEJO: Six Flags Discovery Kingdom Fright Fest September 23-October 31, 2017, 10:30 a.m.-1 a.m. Six Flags Discovery Kingdom 1001 Fairgrounds Drive Vallejo, CA. $45.95-up, sixflags.com

WEAVERVILLE: Harvest Festival. Chili cook-off, artwork, vendors, specialty food products and unique items. North Fork Grange 14th annual event. Time: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Location: Highland Art Center (in the meadow), 691 Main St., Weaverville, CA. visittrinity.com

WEAVERVILLE: Moon Festival at Historic Joss House State Park.  Time: 11 a.m. Location: Joss House State Historic Park Main Street, Weaverville, CA. visittrinity.com

YERMO: Calico Days September 30-October 1, 2017
at Calico Ghost Town. Celebrating the rich history of California's Silver Rush Ghost Town events are held to commemorate Calico's mining past. A weekend of entertainment includes such festivities as a Miner's Triathlon and Burro Race. calicotown.com
 

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