ALAMEDA: Sand Castle and Sand Sculpture Contest, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Cost: Free! cityofalamedaca.gov Robert Crown Memorial State Beach - Westline Drive & Otis Drive Alameda, Calif.
ALPINE: Soapbox Races.
Location of Track:
1600 Alpine Blvd.Alpine, CA 91901 |
derbies
BEAUMONT: Cherry Festival May 31-June 3, 2018 Cherry Festival Parade Saturday 10:30 a.m. beaumontcherryfestival.org
BERKELEY: World Music Festival June 1-3, 2018. berkeleyworldmusic.org Telegraph Ave. & Haste Continuous music outdoors and in Telegraph Avenue cafes and shops.
BONNY DOON: Bonny Doon Art and Wine Festival. Time: 1-7 p.m. $40-up, bonnydoonartandwinefestival.com Bonny Doon Art and Wine Festival includes wine samples. Food truck vendors sell food and artists have original works you can purchase. Location: 3675 Bonny Doon Road, Bonny Doon, CA
BREA: Summerfest June 1-3, 2018. celebration of food, family and fun is the largest community event in North Orange County. DSB (Don't Stop Believin' tribute band performs). Location: St. Angela Merici School Parish School, 575 S. Walnut, Brea, CA. Free, summerfestbrea.org
CARMICHAEL: Community Band Festival June 2-3, 2018. Saturday 12-7 p.m. | Sunday 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. This annual festival remains one of the largest community band festivals in California. Held at Carmichael Park at the Daniel Bishop Memorial Pavilion. Presented by the Sacramento Valley Symphonic Band Association. carmichaelpark.com
CHICO: Bikes and Beer June 2, 2018, bikesandbeers.com
DEL MAR: San Diego County Fair June 1- July 4, 2018 Theme: How Sweet it Is 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd., Del Mar, California sdfair.com
DOWNEY: St. George Greek Festival June 2-3, 2018. Location: 10846 Downey Ave. Downey, C stgeorgedowney.org | greek
ENCINITAS: Annual Encinitas Wine, Spirits & Food Festival. Time: 5 -8 p.m. Encinitas Ranch Golf Course 1275 Quail Gardens Drive Encinitas, CA Ticket $90-up encinitaswinefestival.com
FELTON: Redwood Mountain Faire June 2-3, 2018. 22 bands and arts & crafts fair that benefits local nonprofit organizations. Roaring Camp Railroads 5401 Graham Hill Road Felton, CA $25-45, roaringcamp.com
FERNDALE: Pet Parade June 2, 2018 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Costumed pets parade down Main Street to Firemen's Park for prizes. 10:30 a.m. gather at Ferndale Museum for 11 a.m. parade. Ferndale Main Street Main Street, Ferndale,
CA. Free,
victorianferndale.com
FONTANA: Fontana Days Festival May 31-June 3, 2018. Hours: May 31, 2018, 5-10 p.m. | June 1, 2018, 5-11 p.m. | June 2, 2018, 12-11 p.m. | June 3, 2018, 12-10 p.m. Location: Veterans Park, Fontana, CA. fontana.org
FOSTER CITY: cityFEST June 2-3, 2018. Kicks off Friday with Butler Amusements Carnival which runs all weekend. Festival features arts & crafts vendors, the curiosityZONE, beer & wine booths, food vendors and live music. Location: Shell Blvd. at E. Hillsdale, Foster City, CA. Shell Blvd is closed from E. Hillsdale Blvd south to Balclutha and is lined with over 175 vendors, fostercitychamber.com
FRESNO: Rainbow Pride Parade & Festival, 10
a.m.-3 p.m.
Parade: 10 a.m., Festival: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Free to attend parade. Festival $5 approx.
Fresno, Tower District (Olive & Wishon Avenues) fresnorainbowpride.com |
pride
FULLERTON: Taste of the Town, 5 p.m. Over 20 restaurants serve outdoors in the Downtown Plaza, live music by 50s band, The Swing Cats. Wine, beer, and soft drinks are included. $65 -70. Location: Fullerton Museum Plaza, Downtown Fullerton (on Wilshire, east of Harbor Blvd) assistanceleague.org
HUNTINGTON BEACH: Huntington Beach Concours d'Elegance June 2-3, 2018 annual family car show featuring Classic and Custom Huntington Beach Central Park 7111 Talbert Ave. Huntington Beach, CA hbconcours.org
HUNTINGTON BEACH: Elks Regional Chili Cookoff and Car Show 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. HB Elks Lodge 7711 Talbert Ave. Huntington Beach, CA hbelks.com Free admission
IRVINE: Studio Arts Festival June 2, 2018, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. The juried festival produced by Irvine Fine Arts Center showcases Southern California artists. Location: Heritage Community Park 14321 Yale Ave., Irvine, CA. Free, cityofirvine.org
JURUPA VALLEY: Jurupa Valley Pro Rodeo June 1-2, 2018. The Jurupa Valley Pro Rodeo features top competitors from around the nation, competing in bullriding, broncs, steer wrestling, barrel racing and more. Free dances both nights after rodeo. Location: Rick Thompson Arena Jurupa Valley CA $18-20, $5 parking approx. jurupavalleyprorodeo.com | rodeo
LAKE ARROWHEAD: Lights, band - Journey tribute at free Lake Arrowhead Summer Concerts
LAKE ELSINORE: Just 4 Kids Fishing Derby, 7:30-10:30 a.m. Free event. Prizes will be available to kids 15 and under, and local anglers will be on hand providing tips and instruction. Make sure to bring your own rod, reel and tackle! La Laguna Resort & Boat Launch, lake-elsinore.org | fishing
LA PUENTE: Puente Valley Community Celebration, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Free for all, the event includes resource fair, food and entertainment at the newly-renovated plaza. Ribbon-cutting, speeches, fun. Location: 520 Workman Mill Rd., La Puente, CA. lapuente.org
LINCOLN: Downtown Lincoln Car Show hosted by Rods & Relics of Lincoln, 7 a.m.-3 p.m. open to all 1975 and older rodsnrelics.net Location: Downtown. Lincoln, CA.
LONG BEACH: Pacific Islander Festival June 2-3, 2018. Music, dance, and cultural crafts. Aquarium of the Pacific 100 Aquarium Way Long Beach, CA $30, aquariumofpacific.org
LOS ANGELES: The Secret City Shine & Shimmer Show at Grand Park Summer Concerts, free
LOS ANGELES: LA Wine Fest June 2-3, 2018 at The Row,
777 S. Alameda
Downtown L.A.
Los
Angeles, CA.
lawinefest.com Over
500 wines, brews and spirits from around the
world Main Stage Chef Demos, Mixologists,
Programs & Seminars.
MARYSVILLE: Yuba Sutter Honor Our Youth Pow Wow June 2-3, 2018, 12-6
p.m. 442 Franklin Ave. 36th Annual Yuba-Sutter Pow
Wow Native American Honor Our Youth Pow Wow
All Dancers and Drums Welcome Hand Drum Contest - Flute Playing
Contest - All Ages Contest Dancing |
pow
wow
McKINLEYVILLE: Pony Express Days May 30-June 3, 2018 mckinleyvillechamber
MENDOCINO: Mendocino Film Festival May 31-June 3, 2018. Cinema in the Vineyards signature program of films. mendocinofilmfestival.org | film
MONTCLAIR: Country Fair Jamboree Saturday, June 2, 2018. 12-6 p.m.
Alma Hofman Park, 5201 Benito Street.
cityofmontclair.org
Annual event includes food trucks, vendors, crafters live entertainment,
bands, skateboarding competition, small carnival rides for kids, large
carnival rides for kids and adults, pony rides, a petting zoo, games,
demonstrations, and community organizations.
MONTEREY: Castroville Artichoke Food & Wine Festival June 2-3, 2018 . Food, field tours, Farmer's Market and wine tasting are among the many attractions that include bands performing, contests and chef demos, all celebrating artichokes.Monterey County Fair & Event Center 2004 Fairground Rd. Sat. 10am - 7pm, Sun. 10am - 6pm $15-up, artichokefestival.org
MONTEREY: La Merienda Birthday Party June 2, 2018, 11:15 a.m. - 3 p.m. Monterey History & Art Association Memory Garden 20 Custom House Plaza Monterey, CA montereyhistory.org $55-65 call (831) 372-2311
MONTEREY: The History of the Canneries on the Monterey Bay, Wharf Walks, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Location: Monterey's Old Fisherman's Wharf montereywharf.com) $20, advance reservations required: (831) 521-3304 or via emailtimsardine@yahoo.com
NAPA: Auction Napa Valley May 31-June 3, 2018
auctionnapavalley.org
Auction Napa Valley Vintner Welcome Parties. More than 250 auction lots,
parties and activities
NORCO: Horse Town Brew n Que Festival brewnquefestival.com | KCBS & ToY
NOVATO: Jesse Brewster performs rock, Americana and folk at Novato Concerts on the Green. Free.
NEWPORT BEACH: Hyatt Regency Newport Beach Jazz Festival June 1-3, 2018. Hyatt Regency Newport Beach 1107 Jamboree Rd. Newport Beach, CA $70-310, festivals.hyattconcerts.com Live entertainment appears on multiple stages.
NORCO: Horse Town Brew N' Que Festival, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. The George Ingall's Equestrian Event Center 3737 Crestview Drive Norco, CA 92860 $15-89, brewnquefestival.com BBQ Competition, Live Music
OAKLAND: Oakland Carnival June 2, 2018, 12-7 p.m.
Mosswood Park
3612 Webster
Oakland, CA
Free admission
oaklandcarnival.com
World music and performance arts, International Food Court, African
Marketplace
ORANGEVALE: Pow Wow Days Festival and Parade June 1-3, 2018. Free admission! Orangevale Community Park 7301 Filbert Ave Orangevale, CA orangevalepowwowdays.com
PACIFICA: Taste of Pacifica, 12-3 p.m. 20 Restaurants in one location. Live Music, Raffle - Silent Auction. Moose Lodge 776 Bradford Way $45 pre, pacificachamber.com
PARADISE: Paradise Garden Tour June 2-3, 2018. Saturday 10am-4pm, Sunday noon-4pm $20 approx., paradisegardenclub.org | garden
PATTERSON: Patterson Apricot Fiesta June 1-3, 2018. Downtown Plaza Circle Patterson, CA apricotfiesta.com Admission: Free
PISMO BEACH: Classic at Pismo Beach car show June 1-3, 2018 theclassicatpismobeach.com
POWAY: Sam Hinton Folk Festival Saturday, June 2, 2018, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. San Diego Folk Heritage hosts the Annual Sam Hinton Folk Festival at Old
Poway Park. Musical performances, musical workshops, group jams and an open mic
stage for Bluegrass, Olde Time, Irish music, and much more Old Poway Park 14134 Midland Road
Poway, CA
Free poway.org
REDDING: Reggae Fest 4 June 2, 2-10 p.m. Food, Beer and Wine Garden, family friendly reggae music festivals near the river. Riverfront Park 700 Sundial Bridge Dr. $5 -10, SightNsoundPRO.com
RIVERSIDE: Salsa Festival June 2, 2018, 11 a.m.- 6 p.m. Dozens of salsas, Kids Fun Zone, Beer garden, amateur and professional Salsa Chefs and concerts with : Ashanti, Lil Rob, Messiah, Lil Xan, Saweetie and Grupo the Beat. Location: White Park, 3936 Chestnut, Riverside, CA $15-20, iesalsafestival.com
SACRAMENTO: Sacramento Taco Festival June 2, 2018. Tacos, continuous entertainment, eating contests, professional wrestling and Northern California's Chihuahua Beauty Contest. The Boulevard (Del Paso) 1600 Del Paso Blvd. Sacramento, CA 95815 $7-10, sactacofest.com | tacos
SACRAMENTO: Sacramento Black Book Fair June 1-2, 2018
The Historic Center of
Oak Park, Sacramento, CA. Panel discussion, book signings, children's activities, poetry readings, art displays, and much more. sacramentoblackbookfair.com
SAN CARLOS: Biggest Little Air Show - at Hiller Aviation Museum. Flight demonstrations from 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. Big things come in Location: Hiller Aviation Museum, 601 Skyway Road, Tickets: hiller.org
SAN DIEGO: San Diego Comedy Festival. The Comedy Palace 8878 Clairemont Mesa Blvd. $45 VIP access, comedypalace.com | sandiegocomedyfest.com | comedy
SAN DIEGO: Creative Braise June 2, 2018, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Handson workshop that gets you in touch with your inner artist. Designed for all ages and all levels of experience, participants are lead by San Diego based photographer Paul M. Bowers sandiegoart.org/upcoming/creativebraise
SAN DIEGO: Night Market June 1-2, 2018, 5 p.m.-12 a.m. both nights. International night market represents six continents and 10+ countries to support small-business owners selling food from all over the world (Mexican, American, Korean, Filipino, Japanese, Peruvian, Indian, Hawaiian, Italian, Polish, Russian, Georgian, French). Shop local vendors, get free massages, listen to local artists, and have fun! Location: Madison High School, 4833 Doliva Dr., San Diego, CA 92117. socalnightmarket.com
SAN FRANCISCO: Union Street Festival, June 2-3, 2018, Music, Craft Beer and Wine Sampling Gardens, Arts and Craft Exhibitors and more. Free admission, srestivo.com
SAN FRANCISCO: Omino Day in the Park June 2, 2018, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.OminoDay festivities include a live concert, food, artisan vendors, and kid-focused games and activities. Line up: New Graffitti On Da Track, Da Homie Nolte, Jun, Roja, Mic Danja, Sir Grizz & Ben Engineer. Jerry Garcia Amphitheater, John McClaren Park, San Francisco, CA ominoday.org
SAN JOSE: San Jose Greek Festival June 1-3, 2018. Held at St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church, 1260 Davis St includes great food, dancing, music, entertainment, vendors and family fun. saintnicholas.org or sanjosegreekfestival.org | greek
SAN JOSE: SubZERO Music Festival June 1-2, 2018, 6 p.m. - 12 a.m. SoFA District South First and William Streets
South First Street between San Carlos & Reed Streets
San Jose, CA subzerofestival.com
Music, art walk, craft beer garden, San Jose
FREE music and art walk
SAN LEANDRO: San Leandro Cherry Festival, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Downtown San Leandro West Estudillo Avenue Between Hays Street and San Leandro Boulevard. Festival Parade at 10 a.m. Free, sanleandro.org
SAN LUIS OBISPO: San Luis Obispo Greek Festival June 2-3, 2018. Held at the Mission Plaza see Greek Festivals greekfestivalslo.com
SANTA MARIA: Santa Maria Elks Rodeo May 31-June 3, 2018 elksrec.com
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE: Valhalla Renaissance Faire June 2-3, June 9-10, 2018 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Saturday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sunday Camp Richardson Resort 1900 Jameson Beach Road $16, valhallafaire.com | ren
SUNNYVALE: Sunnyvale Art & Wine Festival, June 2-3, 2018, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. svcoc.org Downtown Sunnyvale, Washington and Sunnyvale Avenues
TEMECULA: Balloon & Wine Festival June 1-3, 2018. The outdoor festival combines top bands, wine samples, balloon rides in the early morning (limited) and a festival atmosphere with vendors. Held at Lake Skinner near Temecula, CA tvbwf.com
TEMECULA: First annual Temecula Valley National Horse Show May 30-June 3, 2018, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Some of the country's best Show Jumpers competing for prizes worth over $100,000. Location: Galway Downs, 38801 Los Corralitos Rd, Temecula, CA. Free for spectators, jump-nee.com
UPPER LAKE: Wild West Days June2, 2018
Main Street
Upper
Lake, CA.
Food, vendors, music and entertainment in a wild west style along with a
terrific community parade. Blue Canyon Gang with their western skits
entertain. Costume, beard and bonnet contest, water slide for kids,
barbecue, strawberry ice cream social and parade!
northshorebusinessassociation.com
VALLEY CENTER: VC Music Festival, 3-8 p.m. Headliner: The Detroit Underground.
Location: Bates Nut Farm 15954 Woods Valley Rd batesnutfarm.biz |
Free admission, vcmusicfest.com
WALNUT CREEK: Art and Wine Festival June 2-3, 2018 Heather Farm Park Walnut Creek, CA walnut-creek.com 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. Saturday 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.
WOODSIDE: Kaleidoscope of Color Tea June 1-3, 2018.
Flower Show Weekend event is inspired by Filoli's own gardens' many colors.
Specialty tea event features finger sandwiches(3), scones(2) served with clotted cream
and Filoli Clock Tower Shop jam, and daintily delicious desserts(3).
$75-up, filoli.org | tea
WRIGHTWOOD: Taste of the Village June 2, 2018, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. wrightwoodchamber.org
Summer Concerts
OAKHURST: Patrick Contreras, Music by the River, Oakhurst California Concerts
SACRAMENTO: Ideateam performs at Summer Pops Concerts. East Portal Park, Sacramento. Free
ELK GROVE: Big Crush dance band performs Free Concert at Elk Grove Park
BERKELEY: Bay Area Jazz Society performs at Roses in Bloom, Berkeley Summer Concerts, Berkeley Rose Garden
SANTA ROSA: Super Diamond, Neil Diamond tribute at Rockin Concerts, Montgomery Village Shopping Center, free.
PASADENA: Pinky Pinky + DJ Dan Wilcox at Pasadena Summer Concerts, One Colorado
LOS ANGELES: The Secret City Shine & Shimmer Show Free Summer Concert, Grand Park
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE: Steel Breeze band performs reggae at South Lake Tahoe Summer Concerts, Heavenly Village
LAKE ARROWHEAD: Lights, tribute to Journey at Concerts in the Village. Beer Garden opens at 5:30 and concerts are 6:30-8:30 p.m.
ZEPHYR COVE, NV: The Wagon Train June 2-9, 2018
Wagon Train from Zephyr Cove, Nevada to Placerville, California makes it trek over Hwy 50.
Wagon Train - 69th Annual.
hwy50wagontrain.com
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