California Events
Huntington Beach US Open of Surfing
Saturday, August 1, 2026
ALTADENA: Britain's Finest, Beatles tribute, 7 p.m. at Concerts in the Park, Loma Alta Park - lower lawn. Location: 3330 N. Lincoln Avenue, Altadena, CA. Free, altadenarotary.org
ANAHEIM: Corazon de Mana, Mana tribute, 7-9 p.m. Summer Nights Under the Stars at Pearson Park. Location: 401 N. Lemon St., Anaheim, CA. Free ticketed event, anaheim.net
APPLE HILL: Summer Harvest Days August 1-2, 2026, 10 a.m. -5 p.m. Participating ranches offer activities and fresh foods & produce such as berries, plums, peaches, vegetables, wine, hard cider, baked goods, jams, treats, wine and more! applehill.com
ARCATA: Irie Rockerz band performs at Arcata Plaza Summer Concerts & Farmers' Market 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Location: Arcata Plaza surrounded by 8th, 9th, G, and H Street, Arcata, CA. Free, northcoastgrowersassociation.org
ARNOLD: Cameo Plaza Concerts features Mountain Crew Band, 6 p.m. Bring family & friends, lawn chairs or blankets, kick back and enjoy! Location: 1004 Highway 4, Arnold, CA. Free, cameoplaza.net
ATASCADERO: Josh Rosenblum Band, rock, soul and pop at Saturdays in the Park Summer Concerts 6:30 - 8:30 p.m., Atascadero Lake Park Bandstand. Location: 9305 Pismo Ave., Atascadero, CA. Free, visitatascadero.com
CALIFORNIA: Grunion Run at California Beaches August 1, 2026, 11:25 p.m.-1:25 a.m. Catch grunion with your bare hands only and take only what you plan to eat, according to California Department of Fish & Wildlife. Fishing regs apply, wildlife.ca.gov
CAMINO: Folk on the Farm, concert with Willow Avalon, 6-10 p.m. at Delfino Farms. Concert serving the farm's own Edio wine and Henrietta Stich hard cider. Music is focused on grassroots country, bluegrass, and folk. Location: 3205 North Canyon Road, Camino, CA. $ general admission, age 21+ only delfinofarms.com
COSTA MESA: Orange County Fair July 17-August 16, 2026. Closed on Mondays & Tuesdays. A little bit 'o country in the heart of the city brings out the 'happy' in people who get to see piglets, smell a barn, fresh-baked aromas at cooking demos, hear screams on the wild rides and marvel at the latest inventions. $, ocfair.com
DUNSMUIR: River & Rails Brewfest August 1, 2026, 5-9 p.m. Dunsmuir City Park Dunsmuir, CA Dunsmuir Chamber of Commerce $12.55 approx. admission, $55 approx. tasting ticket, dunsmuir.com | riverandrailsbrewfest.com
FORT BRAGG: Art in the Garden August 1-2, 2026, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Mendocino Coast Botanic Garden 18220 North Highway 1 Fort Bragg, CA 95437 $, gardenbythesea.org | garden tours
HERMOSA BEACH: International Surf Festival July 29-August 2, 2026. This is an on-the-sand and in-the-ocean five day beach festival featuring the greatest talents in a variety of beach sports and athletic competitions. Host city is Torrance and event includes Hermosa Beach, Manhattan Beach, Redondo Beach, plus, Los Angeles County Fire Department and Department of Beaches and Harbors. surffestival.org
HUNTINGTON BEACH: Desperado, Eagles tribute band at SeaLegs Concerts at the Beach, 2-6 p.m. at Bolsa Chica State Beach. Huntington Beach, CA. Free, sealegsatthebeach.com
HUNTINGTON BEACH: US Open of Surfing July 25-August 2, 2026 at Huntington City Beach next to HB Pier. Hours are 8 a.m.-5 p.m. most days. Free admission to most events , usopenofsurfing.com
LAGUNA BEACH: Sawdust Festival June 26-September 6, 2026, 11 a.m. daily. Outdoor, juried fine arts festival set among eucalyptus groves of Laguna Canyon, features sawdust on the grounds as carvers, painters, photographers, glass-blowers, jewelers and ceramic artists display their works while also creating new products. $, sawdustartfestival.org
LAGUNA BEACH: Art-A-Fair June 26-September 6, 2026. Next door to Sawdust Festival is an art festival comprised of a cooperative of independent artists from all over the world. Location: 777 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, CA. $, art-a-fair.com
LAGUNA BEACH: Pageant of the Masters and Festival of the Arts, The Greatest of All Time, July 9-September 4, 2026. The star-lit amphitheater's nightly production of tableaux vivant (living picture) re-creations of iconic works by Michelangelo, Claude Monet, Vincent van Gogh, Pablo Picasso, Frida Kahlo, Norman Rockwell, and more are the highlight to this festival also featuring a fine arts show daily. $10-175, foapom.com
LAKEPORT: Lake County Fair July 29-August 2, 2026. Carnival, Jr. auction, fair and Grandstand entertainment. Location: 401 Martin St. Lakeport, CA. $, lakecountyfair.com | fairs
LONG BEACH: Catalina Ski Race August 1, 2026 Waterski to Catalina and Back in 51 Minutes Location: Starts in Long Beach Harbor catalinaskirace.net
LOS ANGELES: Collect-A-Con August 1-2, 2026 at Los Angeles Convention Center. Billed as the nation's largest trading card, anime and pop culture event, there are 900+ vendor tables and a weekend of amazement. Location: 1201 South Figueroa Street Los Angeles, CA $43-130, collectaconusa.com | anime
MARINA DEL REY: Marina del Rey Symphony, Video Game Soundtracks performed by symphony, 7 p.m. at Marina del Rey Summer Concert Series in Burton Chace Park. Attendance is first come first serve as space permits. Park opens at 6 a.m. Location: 13650 Mindanao Way, Marina del Rey, CA. Free, marinadelrey.lacounty.gov
MARIPOSA: Osteotones, 7-9 p.m. Music on the Green in Art Park. Location: 5013 Highway 140, Mariposa, CA. Free, mariposaartscouncil.org
OAK GLEN: Old West Days July 31-August 2, 2026, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at Los Rios Rancho A Riley Family Operation. Step back in time to 19th century living on America's frontier with Pioneer Life Talk, Blacksmithing Demo, Fiddle Time, Cowboy Cigars, Draft Horse Demo, Kiddo Games on the Green, Tomahawk Throwing, Potato Sack Races, Civil War Band, Berry Picking, Candle Dipping, Toy Making, and more. Location: 39611 Oak Glen Road. Free admission, losriosrancho.com
PACIFICA: World Dog Surfing Championship, August 1, 2026, 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at Pacifica State Beach. Presented by World Dog Surfing Championships, this event is a popular photo opportunity for the canine crowd. Activities include the surf competition, dog beach fashion contest, dog adoptions and partner tents. Location: Linda Mar Beach, Highway 1 and Linda Mar Blvd. Pacifica, CA. $50 dog, Free to see, surfdogchampionships.com
PASADENA: Leah Ashton Soul, jazz, 60s/70s-style 6-10 p.m. at Levitt VIBE Summer Concerts in Memorial Park. Location: 85 E. Holly Street, Pasadena, CA Free, levittvibepasadenamusicseries.com
PASADENA: Leah Ashton, Soul, jazz 6-10 p.m. at Levitt VIBE Summer Concerts in Memorial Park. Location: 85 E. Holly Street, Pasadena, CA Free, levittvibepasadenamusicseries.com
PLYMOUTH: Amador County Fair July 30-August 2, 2026. Kids Tractor Pull, Alaskan Racing Pigs, Gas Engine & Tractor Parade, Jeremy the Juggler, Kit Carson Mountain Men, Blacksmith Demos, Miwok Village, Master Gardeners and Plein Air Paint Competition. CCPRA Rodeo, Destruction Derby, plus the usual fair exhibits, contests, concerts, entertainment and Big Carnival with a Midway. Location: 18621 Sherwood St. Plymouth, CA. $, amadorcountyfair.com
REDONDO BEACH: Manuel the Band, indie pop music at Concerts on the Pier 6-8 p.m. on Redondo Beach Pier. Bring blanket or lawn chair. Location: 100 Fisherman's Wharf, Redondo Beach, CA. Free, redondopier.com
REDWOOD CITY: Savannah Blu, playing Southern rock and blues, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Pub in the Park includes a pop-up pub with icy beer for sale. Red Morton Park, 1455 Madison Ave., Redwood City, CA. Free, redwoodcity.org
REDWOOD CITY: Adama Aldama band, Funk, Pop, 3:30-6 p.m. at Port of Redwood City Rock the Dock. Location: 59 Seaport Court Redwood City, CA $5-20 suggested donation, rockthedockrwc.com
SACRAMENTO: California State Fair July 17-August 2, 2026 at Cal Expo, Sacramento, CA. Open Monday-Thursday 4-10 p.m.; Friday-Sunday 10 a.m.-10 p.m. $, calexpostatefair.com
SAN DIEGO: Artwalk Liberty Station July 31-August 2, 2026, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at Ingram Plaza. Family-fun festival featuring Arts & Crafts with special section for juried, handcrafted fine arts & crafts, Gourmet Food Booths and beer & wine pavilion. Preview Party on Friday $. Location: NTC Liberty Station, 2751 Dewey Road, San Diego, CA artwalksandiego.org
SAN JOSE: Santa Clara County Fair July 29-August 2, 2026 (pending dates) at the Fairgrounds. Comedy, Magicians, Canine Show, Concerts, Jr Livestock Auction, Art Alley, visit the many commercial vendors, ride the carnival rides and much more. There is something fun for the whole family. $, thefair.org
SANTA CLARITA: Gold Rush Country band, playing the top 40 Country hits, 7 p.m. at Concerts in the Park in Central Park. Location: 27150 Bouquet Canyon Rd., Santa Clarita, CA. Free, santa-clarita.com
TORRANCE: ABBA LA, ABBA tribute, 5 p.m. at Torrance Summer Nights Concerts in Wilson Park Amphitheatre. Location: 2200 Crenshaw Blvd. Torrance, CA. Free, torranceca.gov
VALLEY CENTER: Heiva San Diego-Solo Ori Tahiti Dance Competition July 31-August 2, 2026 at Harrah's Resort Southern California. The dance competitions, workshops and other offerings are a must-see for those who love the Polynesian culture. Location: 777 S Resort Drive, Valley Center, CA. $30, heivasandiego.com
VENTURA: Ventura County Fair July 29-August 9, 2026, daily 12 p.m.-12 a.m. at Ventura County Fairgrounds. Free concerts, Carnival, PRCA Rodeo special ticketed event. Location: 10 W. Harbor Blvd. Ventura, CA $, venturacountyfair.org
VENTURA: Smooth Sounds of Santana, tribute band to Santana performs at Music Under the Stars concerts July-August at Los Olivas Adobe. Location: 4200 Olivas Park Dr., Ventura, CA. $tickets, cityofventura.ca.gov
WATSONVILLE: Watsonville Strawberry Festival August 1-2, 2026, 11 a.m.-8 p.m. at City Plaza. Strawberry Jam Fun Run, Carnival, Entertainment, Food, Arts & Crafts, Strawberries, Concerts on the Main Stage and more. Location: 350 Main Street Watsonville, CA Free, watsonville.gov
YUCCA VALLEY: Faultline, country music, 7-9 p.m. Concerts in the Park at Yucca Valley Community Center Ball Field, 57090 Twentynine Palms Way, Yucca, CA. Free, yucca-valley.org
Past events
HUNTINGTON BEACH: US Open of Surfing July 26-August 3, 2025 at Huntington City Beach next to HB Pier. Hours are 8 a.m.-5 p.m. most days. Free admission to events except for special ticketed concerts, usopenofsurfing.com
KERMAN: Kerman-Kannami Dinner Celebration August 1, 2025, 6-9 p.m. at Kerman Community Center. Friendship Across the Sea program. Location: 15101 W. Kearney Plaza, Kerman, CA. $10, facebook.com/ KermanSeniorCenter
OAK GLEN: Old West Days August 1-3, 2025, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at Los Rios Rancho A Riley Family Operation. Step back in time to 19th century living on America's frontier with Pioneer Life Talk, Code of the West Performance, Blacksmithing Demo at Kimberland Forge, Fiddle Time, Cowboy Cigars, Draft Horse Demo, Kiddo Games on the Green, Tomahawk Throwing, Potato Sack Races, Civil War Band, Berry Picking, Nature Trails, Little Seedling Ranch, Petting Zoo, Pioneer Encampments, Victorian Tea Tent, Old Timey Music, Historical Demonstrations, Mercantile Gifts, Merchant Vendors, Carriage Rides, Horse Back Rides, Candle Dipping, Toy Making, and more. Location: 39611 Oak Glen Road. Free admission | Chuck Wagon Supper Show Aug.2, 6-9p. $65 plus fees, losriosrancho.com
PLYMOUTH: Amador County Fair July 31-August 3, 2025. Kids Tractor Pull, Alaskan Racing Pigs, Gas Engine & Tractor Parade, Jeremy the Juggler, Kit Carson Mountain Men, Blacksmith Demos, Miwok Village, Master Gardeners and Plein Air Paint Competition. CCPRA Rodeo, Destruction Derby, plus the usual fair exhibits, contests, concerts, entertainment and Big Carnival with a Midway. Location: 18621 Sherwood St. Plymouth, CA. 95669 $15.50, amadorcountyfair.com
RIO DEL: Wildwood Days July 31-August 3, 2025 in Downtown Rio Del. BBQs, games & tournaments, horse rides, concerts galore, a color run, parade, car show & shine, duck race, vendor crafts fair, food events and fun for all ages. Free admission, fee for some sporting competitions and foods.
SAN DIEGO: Taste of Imperial Avenue August 1, 2025, 4-9 p.m. Gilliam Space 2835 Imperial Ave. San Diego, CA $30 Food, $40 Food & Beer Tasting ticket, loganheightscdc.org
SAN DIEGO: Detroit Underground 6-8 p.m. at Mission Hills Summer Concerts. Location: Pioneer Park, 1521 Washington Place, San Diego, CA. Free, missionhillstowncouncil.org
SANTA BARBARA: Old Spanish Days Fiesta July 30-August 3, 2025. Includes a mercado, courthouse tours, parade (Friday), kids parade (Saturday), Spanish music and dance shows, all steeped in traditions of the Old West. sbfiesta.org
SANTA ROSA: Sonoma County Fair August 1-10, 2025. World Championship Grape Stomp, Horse Racing, Barrel Racing, PRCA Rodeo, Monster Trucks, Destruction Derby, concerts, Corgi Spring Racing, Elvis Impersonation Contest, Barn Dance, Sheepdog Trials, Dirt Drags, Tractor Pull and more. Location: 1350 Bennett Valley Rd. Sonoma, CA. $21.25-26.25 approx., sonomacountyfair.com
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