Sunday, September 16, 2018

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ALHAMBRA: Latino Month Heritage Festival 9 a.m.-1 p.m. cityofalhambra.org | fiestas patrias

BALBOA ISLAND: Taste of Balboa Island and Carnival September 16, 2018, 1-5 p.m. 206 Marine Ave. balboaisland.com
Enjoy the Carnival and Taste of The Island sponsored by the Balboa Island Improvement Association and  Balboa Island. It's such a fun, family friendly event for all ages! | Music | Carnival Games | Raffle Prizes | Food Tasting | Pie-Eating Contest | Fashion Walk | Beer & Wine Garden 

BALDWIN PARK: Pride of the Valley Open Streets presented by Metro LA, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Street closures at Maine Ave. & Ramona Blvd. and extend its route into the City of Irwindale through Olive St. and Azusa Canyon Rd., crossing over Arrow Hwy. and entering into LA County Santa Fe Dam Recreational Area where the fun will continue. Streets will be opened to walk, run, skate and bike while enjoying the performances of community groups, local performers, and health and wellness activities. Local vendors and businesses will also join the fun filled path. For more information please contact (626) 813-5245, Ext. 317 or recreation@baldwinpark.com

BOONVILLE: Mendocino County Fair & Apple Show September 14-16, 2018. Location: 14400 Highway 128, Boonville, California. mendocountyfair.com

CAPITOLA: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's opera Cosi fan Tutte in the Parks  September 16, 2018: Capitola Esplanade Stage 12 p.m. Free, facebook.com/BayshoreLyricOperaCompany/
Bay Shore Lyric Opera free, family friendly production provides comical scenes and a surprising final twist. Cast members include: Jennifer Der Torossian-Studley, Liliane Cromer, Michael Orlinsky, J.T. Williams, Kristin Genis-Lund & Reid Delahunt. The production will be sung in Italian and will include English dialogue in place of recitative.

COACHELLA: El Grito September 16, 2018, 3-10 p.m.
El Grito / Fiestas Patrias
Free admission, gcvcc.org | coachella.org
El Grito / Fiestas Patrias
Over 20 Local Food Vendors & Beer Garden
Rancho Las Flores Park Coachella, CA
48350 Van Buren St, Coachella, CA
Live entertainment, kids zone, local food vendors, music, and free admission and parking. No outside coolers or alcohol.

COMMERCE: Fiestas Patrias, 3-9 p.m. Featuring Performances by Ballet Folklorico & Recreation dance classes, hot shot soccer exhibition, live entertainment, game booths, and delicious Mexican food. Location: Bristow Park, Commerce, CA. ci.commerce.ca.us

CRESTON: Creston, CA Classic Rodeo September 13-16, 2018. Location: 6180 Webster Road Creston, CA. crestonclassicrodeo.org | rodeos

DANVILLE: Danville Concours d'Elegance September 15-16, 2018. Tour d'Elegance is Sept.15 | Concours is September 16 at Location: 400 Hartz Ave. Danville, CA 94526 Free admission - donations encouraged. Gala September 15 with Maria Muldaur is $325 person approx. danville-delegance.org

DEL MAR: KAABOO Del Mar September 14-16, 2018. Line up: Foofighters |  Earth, Wind & Fire | Billy Idol | Stone Temple Pilots | Melissa Etheridge... Location: Del Mar Racetrack & Fairgrounds  2260 Jimmy Durante Boulevard $tickets, kaaboodelmar.com

DURHAM: Durham Harvest Festival September 16, 2018
 Durham Community Park Durham-Dayton Highway Car Show Arts and Craft Fair durhamrotary.org

HOLLISTER: Northern California Renaissance Faire September 15-October 21, 2018. Casa de Fruta 10031 Pacheco Pass Hwy Hollister, CA  Time: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. $, norcalrenfaire.com

IRVINE: Flavors of Orange County September 16, 2018, 5:30-10 p.m. Hotel Irvine, 17900 Jamboree Rd., Irvine, CA. $tickets, allflavors.org

LIVERMORE: Taste of Downtown 12-5 p.m. Sample from a bounty of local Wines & culinary treats, live music, free Horse-drawn Carriage Rides and more as you explore Downtown Livermore! Location: Downtown Livermore
$25-50, livermoredowntown.com

LODI: Lodi Grape Festival September 13-16, 2018 Lodi Event Center Lodi Celebrate the grape harvest at the annual four day event filled with great entertainment, food, vendors, grape and commodity murals, competitive exhibits, carnival and of course, wine tasting.

LOS ANGELES: Mexican Independence Day Parade & Festival September 16, 2018. Parade 10:30 a.m. | Festival 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Parade route: E. Cesar Chavez Blvd. starting at Mednik St. and ending at Gage Ave.  Free, cmcplosangeles.org

LOS ANGELES: Fiestas Patrias California September 15-16, 2018, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Olvera Street Plaza and  El Pueblo Historical Monument 125 Paseo de la Plaza Free, elpueblo.lacity.org/events

MODESTO: Greek Festival September 15-16, 2018
Held 3rd weekend in September.
$15 pre, goannunciation.org
Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church
313 Tokay Ave.
Modesto, CA

OCEANSIDE: Oceanside Harbor Days September 15-16, 2018

POWAY: Train Song Festival at Old Poway Park.

REDWOOD CITY: Harvest of Gems and Minerals Show September 15-16 2018. Join Sequoia Gem and Mineral Society for this public event. Time 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Location: Redwood City Communities Activities Building 1400 Roosevelt Avenue Redwood City, CA 94061 sequoiagemandmineralsociety.org

RUTHERFORD: Barn Bash September 16, 2018 Rutherford Hill Winery A Napa Valley Winery 200 Rutherford Hill Road Rutherford, CA 94573 $76, rutherfordhill.com Kick up your heels and toast to this year's spectacular harvest party. Enjoy a special selection of Rutherford Hill and Terlato Vineyards wines paired with authentic BBQ fare. Rock out to live music in the Oak Grove

REDWOOD CITY: Fiestas Patrias, 3-8 p.m. Courthouse Square. Free, redwoodcity.org

RUTHERFORD: Barn Bash September 16, 2018 Rutherford Hill Winery A Napa Valley Winery 200 Rutherford Hill Road Rutherford, CA 94573 $76, rutherfordhill.com Kick up your heels and toast to this year's spectacular harvest party. Enjoy a special selection of Rutherford Hill and Terlato Vineyards wines paired with authentic BBQ fare. Rock out to live music in the Oak Grove

SACRAMENTO: Log & Timber Home Show September 14-16, 2018 Cal Expo 1600 Exposition Blvd. $10-12 show | $95 university builder course, thelogandtimbershow.com
For those who want to learn about or are serious about building a log, timber frame, hybrid or custom wood home. | home shows

SAN JOSE: Almaden Valley Art & Wine Festival September 16, 2018, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Almaden Lake Almaden Expressway and Coleman Ave. San Jose, CA Free admission, almadenwomen.org

SAN LUIS OBISPO: Home & Garden Fall Expo  September 15-16, 2018. Meet local experts to complete your projects, see Pop-up Rooms, discover new products and services and attend home improvement seminars. Location: Alex Madonna Expo Center 100 Madonna Road  Free admission, inspiredexpos.com| home shows

SANTA ANA: Fiestas Patrias Santa Ana September 15-16, 2018, Noon Santa Ana Civic Stadium, gandcproductions.com| fiestas patrias

SANTA ROSA: Fiesta De Independencia, 1-7 p.m. Wells Fargo Center for the Arts 50 Mark West Springs Road Free admission, wellsfargocenterarts.org | fiestas patrias

SKYFOREST: Skyforest Holistic Faire Holistic Faire September 15-16, 2018, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Skyforest Inn, a beautiful vacation getaway, featuring guest rooms and suites, dog-friendly rooms, complimentary breakfast, and spectacular 100-mile views in the San Bernardino mountains. Speakers  include Leslie Anne, Spirit Translator | Joyce Patrick, Tai Chi and Qigong Teacher | AmyLynn Dimaano, MT-BC, CADC-II, Music Therapy. Vendor Booths: Jennifer Celise jenicelise@gmail.com, 909-520-1162. Location: 28717 Highway 18, Skyforest, CA 92385 Cost: $10 or $5 with food bank donation, free under age 7,  skyforestinn.com

TEMECULA: South Coast Winery Grape Stomp, 5-8:30 p.m.
South Coast Winery Resort & Spa. Live music, wine country buffet, and Grape Stomping! $55 approx., southcoastwinery.com  | stomps

TEMPLETON: Whale Rock Music Festival September 15-16, 2018, Noon-9 p.m. Castoro Cellars Whale Rock Vineyard. $tickets, castorocellars.com

VALLEJO: Greek Festival September 15-16, 2018 
Sts Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church
1224 Alabama St.
Vallejo, CA 94590
Stscah.com

WATSONVILLE: Santa Cruz County Fair September 12-16, 2018. Location: 2601 E. Lake Ave. Watsonville, CA
santacruzcountyfair.com

 

Past events

CALIFORNIA: Fiestas Patrias 

FERNDALE: Bargain Lovers' Weekend September 15-17PAST EVENT. It's the biggest sale of its kind in the history of Humboldt County. From Main Street to side streets the whole town is getting in on the act! More than 100 different locations offering everything from antiques to zithers. Time: Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday 10 to 4 p.m. visitferndale.com

LONG BEACH: Moompetam: Native American Festival September 16-17PAST EVENT, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
In celebration of local Native American cultures, the Aquarium of the Pacific will host its 10th annual Moompetam Festival, featuring traditional music, dance, cultural craft demonstrations, storytelling, and educational programs. The festival will celebrate California's indigenous maritime cultures, including the Tongva, Chumash, Acjachemen, Costanoan, Luiseño, and Kumeyaay.
Location: Aquarium of the Pacific, 100 Aquarium Way, Long Beach Cost: $16-30, aquariumofpacific.org

LIVE OAK: Live Oak Festival September 16PAST EVENT, 11 a.m.-9 p.m. liveoakchamber.org Parade at 10 a.m. The Live Oak Festival is a celebration of  agriculture's role in the community. industry plays in our community, beginning with a parade in the Historic Commercial District. Opening ceremonies follow and then live entertainment, craft and food vendors, children's activities and a car show. Meet Miss Live Oak, and enjoy family fun. Car enthusiasts, you won't want to miss participating in our parade and classic car show.

MONROVIA: Beer, Wine & Music Fest, 4-8 p.m.Monrovia Station Square Park Monrovia, California Monrovia Chamber Of Commerce, monroviacc.com $45-65 tickets.beerfests.com Monrovia Station Beer & Music Fest celebrates the opening of the Station Square Park & Metro Goldline. Over 30 craft beers, food from popular local food vendors sold. Age 21+

MONTEREY: Monterey Jazz Festival September 15-17PAST EVENT

NAPA: Napa Valley Aloha Festival September 16-17PAST EVENT10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Napa Valley Expo 575 Third St.  Napa, CA.
manaleohcf.org/aloha-festival | polynesian

OCEANSIDE: Harbor Days September 16-17PAST EVENT. Harbor Days is free to the public. Shuttle buses run all day from various parking locations and to the different venues. Saturday 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sunday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Location: Beach & Harbor, Oceanside, CA. kennedyfaires.com

ONTARIO: Route 66 Reunion September 15-17PAST EVENTEuclid Avenue Ontario, CA Route66CruisinReunion.com Vintage Metal Road Show attracts car enthusiasts, hot rodders, musicians, vendors and sponsors to the car festival along historic tree-lined Euclid Avenue during the third weekend of September.

PACIFIC PALISADES:  Pacific Polo Tour Hollywood Cup. Location: Will Rogers Polo Club 1501 Will Rogers State Park Road Pacific Palisades, CA willrogerspolo.org

PLEASANTON: Bay Area Pet Fair September 16-17PAST EVENT. Sat. 10am - 5pm, Sun. 10am - 5pm Alameda County Fairgrounds, bayareapetfair.org

RANDSBURG: Randsburg Old West Day September 16PAST EVENT, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Street fair with country western and bluegrass bands, food booths, antiques, collectibles, and other vendors. Gunfighters, Mounted Posse, Vintage Car Show, and other Entertainment. The day starts off with an all you can eat Pancake Breakfast at the Opera House  $5  donation. Location: Rand Desert Museum, Butte Ave. 161 Butte Ave., Randsburg CA, Free to Public. randdesertmuseum.com

RED BLUFF: Ide Adobe Day September 16PAST EVENTWilliam B. Ide Adobe State Historic Park 21659 Adobe Road Red Bluff, CA 96080 parks.ca.gov Listen to period music of the Ide Adobe Players and experience hands-on pioneer crafts and period activities. This event is located at the historic ranch and ferry crossing.

PLYMOUTH: Barbera Festival 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Over 70 wineries -- Sierra Foothills, Paso Robles, Napa, Sonoma, Mendocino, Livermore, Ventura County, Lodi and the Bay Area. Ticket includes wine tasting and commemorative wine glass. Food, beer and white wines sold separately. Free parking. Location: Terra d'Oro Winery 20680 Shenandoah School Rd Plymouth, CA. $30-51, barberafestival.com

REDWOOD CITY: Fiestas Patrias at Courthouse Square, Free, redwoodcity.org

ROCKLIN: Hot Chili & Cool Cars, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Location: Quarry District, Pacific Street in Rocklin, Rocklin, CA rocklinchamber.com

ROSEVILLE: Roseville California Evening Concerts

ROSEVILLE: Crossroads Doll and Teddy Bear Show. Placer County Fairgrounds Jones Hall 800 All America City Blvd Roseville, CA 95678 crossroadsshows.com $8-10 admission, Free-$4 for ages under 12 years

SACRAMENTO: California Brewers Festival September 16PAST EVENT, 1-5 p.m. $25-up Discovery Park Sacramento, CA calbrewfest.com

SAN DIEGO: Old Town Fiestas Patrias | San Diego Avenue and Twiggs Street. Mission Valley and Old Town festival to commemorate Mexico's independence from Spain. parks.ca.gov

SAN FRANCISCO: Plate by Plate, 7-10 p.m. Enjoy live entertainment, mix and mingle with local philanthropists, and bid on an extensive list of silent auction items. Bespoke Market San Francisco, CA platebyplate.org $150-250 approx. Project by Project's annual fundraising food and wine gala, Plate by Plate!

SAN JOSE: Bark In The Park September 16PAST EVENT, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. William & 16th St. San Jose, CA barksanjose.org Free admission, $5 per dog donation. Largest dog festival in U.S.

SAN JOSE: Almaden Valley Art & Wine Festival September 16, 2018, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
The event will feature winery booths, beer garden, gourmet alley, live music, arts and crafts, and children's activities. Almaden Lake Park, San Jose. Free admission and shuttle. almadenwine.org

SAN JOSE: Fiestas Patrias El Grito Festival at Discovery Meadow/Guadalupe River Park | 180 Woz Way and San Carlos Street | San Jose, CA | Free admission, latinbayarea.com 

SANTA ANA: Fiestas Santa Ana September 16-17PAST EVENTNoon | ci.santa-ana.ca.us | Friday Night Carnival | Saturday Street Fair | Sunday Parade at 4 p.m. on Main Street

SAN RAMON: V3Hopfest Bikes and Beer! September 16PAST EVENT, 12 Noon-5 p.m. $30-up, register and get festival tickets: v3hopfest.com  V3 is the ride (15, 30, 60, or 100 mi) in the majestic foothills of Mount  Diablo and the San Ramon and Livermore Valleys. 20 craft breweries,  live music, upscale food trucks, flyover by NorCal Beech Boys, and new this  year - a cornhole tournament! Sponsored by the Dougherty Valley San Ramon  Rotary Club and benefitting the Sentinels of Freedom Scholarship Foundation  and the veterans causes.

SANTA CLARA: Art and Wine Festival 16-17PAST EVENT.
Saturday 10 a.m.-6 p.m. | Sunday 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
This popular event features 175 artists and crafts vendors, tempting foods, Kids Kingdom, handcrafted beer, delicious wines, and continuous live entertainment on three stages. The festival is held in Central Park. SantaClaraArtandWine.com

SANTA ROSA: Lamplight Rural Cemetery Tours September 15-16PAST EVENT. Walk at night through the city's oldest cemetery to experience dramatic portrayals of early settlers. Lights, costumes and stage settings create a magical time as characters from the past depict a scene from their lives in the history of Santa Rosa. Tours last approximately 90 minutes and meet at the McDonald Gate. Pre-registration required. Book early – tours sell out by mid-summer! $35 rain or shine, age 8+, sells out! srcity.org/ruralcemetery (707) 543-3279 Location: 1600 Franklin Ave. Santa Rosa, CA

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE: Sample the Sierra. Live entertainment, art and a fireworks extravaganza over Lake Tahoe! Bijou Community Park 1201 Al Tahoe Blvd. South Lake Tahoe, CA. samplethesierra.com

TEMPLETON: Heirloom Tomato Tasting September 16PAST EVENT, 11 a.m.  Jack Creek Farms 5000 Highway 46 West Templeton, CA 93465 805-239-1915 $7-10, jackcreekfarms.com

TRACY: La Gozadera  at Windmill Ridge Winery | (209) 597-8288 | Premier Production Group, LLC. celebrates and honors Hispanic Heritage Month with The Good Time Party

TULARE: Tulare County Fair September 13-17PAST EVENT
215 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave
Tulare, California
tularefair.org

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

VALLEJO: Greek Festival September 16-17PAST EVENTSts Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church 1224 Alabama St. Vallejo, CA  707-745-0200 phone Stscah.com

VENTURA: Craft Beer Heaven, California Beer Festival Sept. 15-17PAST EVENTMission Park Ventura, CA californiabeerfestival.com

WALNUT CREEK:  Walnut Festival  Twilight Parade. 6 p.m. Route: Main Street from Mt. Diablo Boulevard to Civic Drive, ending at Civic Park in Downtown Walnut Creek thewalnutfestival.org

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