California Events
Lotus Festival July 14-15, 2018 in Echo Park, Los Angeles
Saturday, July 14, 2018
ALHAMBRA: Jumanji Movies in the Park at Alhambra Park, 500 North Palm Ave. cityofalhambra.org
ATASCADERO: Ice Cream Zoofari, 5:30-8:30 pm Charles Paddock Zoo Enjoy an evening with exotic animals and exotic ice cream Includes all you can eat ice cream, sundaes, root beer floats, sugar-free treats and more. $12, charlespaddockzoo.org
AUBURN: Ain't Necessarily Dead Festival, 2-10 p.m. auburnrec.com Regional Park 3770 Richardson Drive Auburn, CA Grateful Dead Tribute Concert This is a free show! Live Music, Craft Beer Garden, Kid Fun Zone, and Crafts
BIG BEAR LAKE: Big Bear Regional Cookoff July 14, 2018, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. ICS World Qualifier. 40+ chefs, craft brews and wine garden, tasting kits sold. Bands: Blue Henry | Born Country | I See Hawks in L.A. $5 wrist band for kids zone. Location: Big Bear Village Bartlett Parking, 630 Bartlett Rd., Big Bear Lake, California. Free admission, bigbear.com
BISHOP: Jr. Livestock Show & Auction July 11-14, 2018
Eastern Sierra Tri-County Fairgrounds
Bishop, CA. tricountyfair.com
CALIFORNIA: California Coast Grunion Run. Location: Southern to Central California beaches. Must have fishing license to catch grunion.
CHICO: Slice of Chico July 13-14, 2018, 9
a.m. - 5 p.m.
downtownchico.net Chico's merchants invite the community downtown for a
day filled with great shopping, hot prices and FREE slices of ice-cold
watermelon. Known throughout the community as a summertime tradition, Slice of
Chico draws thousands into downtown for some refreshment and good, old-fashioned
customer service!
COSTA MESA: Orange County Fair July 13-August 12, 2018. Held daily except Monday & Tuesday ocfair.com
COSTA MESA: OC Brew Hee Haw Craft Beer Roundup OC Fair July 14-15, 2018 Orange County Fairgrounds 88 Fair Dr. $55-65, ocbrewheehaw.com includes free fair admission
DUNCANS MILLS: Civil War Days July 14-15, 2018
civilwardays.net
$12 adult admission, $5 parking. Time: 9a-5p Saturday; 9a-3p Sunday.
Freezeout Rd.
Duncans Mills, CA
Northern California's largest civil war reenactment and one of the largest reenactments west of the Mississippi! All proceeds support the artillery horses of the California Historical Artillery Society.
DUNLAP: Cat Haven's Wine & Growlers July 14, 2018, 5-9 p.m. Location: 38257 E. Kings Canyon Rd. Dunlap, CA $30, cathaven.com | zoos
GASQUET: Gasquet Raft Races. Register online at gasquetraftrace.com | boats
GRASS VALLEY: California Worldfest (music festival). July 12-15, 2018. worldfest.net
IMPERIAL BEACH Sun & Sea Festival July 14, free
LAKE ELSINORE: Family Fun Night, 6-8 p.m. The Community Services Department is celebrating National Parks & Recreation month by throwing a featuring a kickball tournament and food. First 200 people will receive a hot dog, chips & water. Summerly Park 18505 Malaga Road Lake Elsinore, CA 92530. lake-elsinore.org
LOS ALTOS: Los Altos Arts & Wine Festival July 14-15, 2018, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. pacificfinearts.com Downtown Los Altos Village Main and State Streets between First and Edith
LOS ANGELES:
Lotus Festival July 14-15, 2018
Echo Park Noon-9p Saturday;
Noon-8p Sunday. Location: 751 Echo Park Ave.
Los Angeles, CA
LOS ANGELES: Outfest People of Color Film Festival, July 12-22, 2018. outfest.org
OLYMPIC VALLEY: Squaw Valley Art, Wine and Music Festival July 14-15, 2018 Location: 1960 Squaw Valley Rd. Olympic Valley, CA. The Art, Wine and Music Festival is held on The festival features 30 fine artists, crafts makers, 10 bands. Free admission, wine tickets $25-30, squawalpine.com
PATTERSON: Diablo Grande Brew Fest, 4-9 p.m. Sample beers from all over California and jam out with Marilyn's Ghost Band. Diablo Grande Golf and Country Club, 9521 Morton Davis Drive. $20, golfdiablogrande.com
PERRIS: City Appreciation Day. fun-filled day at the Orange Empire Railway Museum. If you live in Perris, go to school in Perris or work in Perris, enjoy a day of free train and trolley rides. The museum grounds will open from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Location: Orange Empire Railway Museum, 2201 South A Street, Perris, CA 92570 (951) 943-3020 cityofperris.org
PETALUMA: Rivertown Revival July 14, 2018, 11 a.m.-8 p.m.
McNear Peninsula
$15, rivertownrevival.com
PLEASANTON: A Midsummer Night's Dream, Shakespeare in the Park June 30-July 15, 2018. Amador Valley Community Park 4301 Black Ave. Free, cityofpleasantonca.gov
REDONDO BEACH - South Bay Greek Festival July 13-15, 2018 722 Knob Hill Ave. Admission is affordable and there's lots of fun at this annual event in the South Bay. For questions, call (310) 540-2434. Presented by St. Katherine Greek Orthodox Church. stkatherinegoc.org
SACRAMENTO: California State Fair July 13-29, 2018. castatefair.org
SAN DIEGO:
Stagecoach Days - at Old Town San Diego State Historic Park,
2994 Sunset Street parking
San Diego, CA
parks.ca.gov/oldtownsandiego
SAN DIEGO: Festival of the Bells July 14-15, 2018, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. A weekend event celebrating the anniversary of Mission San Diego de Alcalá, the Mother of California's 21 Missions, with the the blessing and ringing of all five Mission bells. The annual Festival of the Bells includes live entertainment, food and beverages, games, and much more. Location: Mission San Diego de Alcala, 10818 San Diego Mission Road. Free admission, missionsandiego.org
SAN DIEGO: Pride Festival July 13-15, 2018. includes Friday Rally, Saturday Parade, Festival, and night time parties hosted by various clubs and venues. Location: Historic Balboa Park, Marston Point, Balboa Park (6th & Laurel St.) sdpride.org
SAN LUIS OBISPO: Bacon & Barrels Festival July 13-14, 2018
Madonna Inn Event Center, San Luis Obispo, CA baconandbarrels.com |
bacon fests
SAN RAFAEL: The BreastFest Beer Festival July 14, 2018, 1-5 p.m. Marin Center 10 Avenue of the Flags. $50-65, thebreastfest.org
SANTA BARBARA: French Festival July 14-15, 2018, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m Oak Park 300 W. Alamar Ave Santa Barbara, CA frenchfestival.com Free Admission
SCOTTS VALLEY: Hop N' Barley Beer and BBQ Festival, July 14, 2018, 10-5 p.m. 50 breweries, 10 BBQ vendors, music. Beer starts flowing at 12 Noon sharp! Location: Skypark, 361 Kings Village Road, Scotts Valley, CA. $40-50 tasting, hopnbarley.org
SILVER LAKE (LOS ANGELES): Silverlake Flea Night Market Fridays July 14-September 8, 2018, 5-10 p.m. Location: Micheltorena Elementary School, 1511 Micheltorena St. Los Angeles, CA. Local Indie collections of hand selected and crafted items, clothing, and gifts. Free. silverlakeshop.com
STOCKTON: Stockton Beer Week
July 13-22, 2018.
July 14, 2018
City wide craft beer celebration featuring locally owned breweries, bars, pubs and restaurants hosting specialty beer tastings, beer dinners and more.
Kick-off
$35-55, stocktonbeerweek.com
SUNSET BEACH: Pancake Breakfast July 14, 2018, 8-11 a.m. Location: Community Center, 12th & N. Pacific. $5, $2 under age 12 years, sold at gate. sunsetbeachca.org
TRUCKEE: Truckee Tahoe Air Show July 14, 2018, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Free admission Opening ceremony at 10 a.m.
TURLOCK: Stanislaus County Fair. July 13-22, 2018. Location: 900 N. Broadway Ave., Turlock, CA. stancofair.com | Region: Central Valley
VISTA: Vista BBQ Classic. Time: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Location: Antique Gas & Steam Engine Museum. San Diego area's Largest BBQ Competition. Pizza Grilling Contest, Line Dancing Competition, Fair Style Food Contests, Mariachi, Country, Folkloric and Bluegrass, Kids "Q" and shopping for great gadgets, attire, and accessories. $20-60, legendaryeventmanagement.com
WILSEYVILLE: Mountain Vibe Music Gathering July 13-15, 2018. The Blue Mountain Event Center 7250 Mitchell Mill Road Wilseyville, CA Cost: $45-up mountainvibemusic.com
Past Events
SANTA MARIA: Santa Barbara County Fair July 12-16PAST EVENT
Santa Maria, CA santamariafairpark.com
STOCKTON: Stockton Beer Week July 7-16PAST EVENT. City wide craft beer celebration featuring locally owned breweries, bars, pubs and restaurants hosting specialty beer tastings, beer dinners and more. stocktonbeerweek.com
TURLOCK: Stanislaus County Fair. July 14-23PAST EVENT. Monster Trucks 2 extra ticket required. Location: 900 N. Broadway Ave., Turlock, CA. stancofair.com | Region: Central Valley
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