California Events
Bridgeville Flying Saucer Contest and Alien Parade
Sunday, August 16, 2026
Past events
ANAHEIM: Britain's Finest, The Beatles tribute, 7 p.m. Summer Nights Under the Stars at Pearson Park, 401 N. Lemon St., Anaheim, CA. Free, but ticketed event, register online at anaheim.net/pearsontheatre
ANTIOCH: Hot August Cruise & Car Show August 16, 2025, 5-9 p.m. held at the Riverfront in Downtown Antioch on 2nd & G Street Antioch, CA. Free, celebrateantioch.org
ARCADIA: Inter-City Cactus and Succulent Show & Sale (intercityshow.com) August 15-17, 2025, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. at Los Angeles County Arboretum. The largest cactus & succulent event in the United States from Los Angeles, Long Beach, and San Gabriel Cactus & Succulent club features over 1,400 plants on display. More than 20 vendors sell plants, handcrafted pottery, books, and more. $15, arboretum.org
ARCATA: Arcata Plaza Summer Concerts & Farmers' Market 9 a.m.-2 p.m. presents Bump Foundation band. Location: Arcata Plaza surrounded by 8th, 9th, G, and H Street, Arcata, CA. Free, northcoastgrowersassociation.org
ARNOLD: Cameo Plaza Concerts features the band Triple Threat. Bring family & friends, lawn chairs or blankets, kick back and enjoy! Location: 1004 Highway 4, Arnold, CA. Free, cameoplaza.net
ATASCADERO: Cruisin Weekend August 15-16, 2025. The weekend kicks off with the 32nd Annual Hot El Camino Cruise Nite on Friday at 6:30 p.m., and continues on Saturday with the Mid State Cruizers Car Show 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at Atascadero Lake Park followed by Dancing in the Streets in the Downtown 5-9 p.m. with local bands scattered throughout downtown. Enjoy bands, food trucks, beer, wine/cider, and distillery vendors who will be ready to celebrate a fun evening of music and dancing! Free admission, visitatascadero.com
AVALON: Avalon Summer Concerts on the Wrigley Stage features a repeat, annual favorite, The Xceptional Tribute to ABBA. 8-10 p.m., Free, lovecatalina.com
BETHEL ISLAND: Boats & Berries Festival August 16-17, 2025, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at Bethel Island Scout Hall. Opens with a parade on Saturday at 10 a.m. and includes: Boat Show, Berry Pie Eating Contest, Rubber Duckie Races, LIVE Entertainment, Line Dancing and Lessons, Fun and Educational Kids Zone, Dog Show, Businesses and Vendors, Adult Refreshments/Goodies Garden, Food Trucks! Location: 3090 Ranch Lane, Bethel Island, CA 94511. Free admission, bethelislandchamber.com
BAKERSFIELD: Ice Cream Zoofari August 16, 2025, 5-7:30 p.m. at CALM ZOO. See some of your favorite animals enjoy their very own sweet treats as you consume unlimited sweet treats - Root "Bear" Floats, Build Your Own Sundae, La Rosa and Dreyer's Frozen Treats. Dixie Nuts Band performs, summer games, and train rides, too! Location: CALM Zoo, 10500 Alfred Harrell Hwy. $17, calmzoo.org
BIG BEAR LAKE: The Long Run (TLR), Eagles tribute, 6 p.m. Big Bear Lake Village Concerts. Location: Big Bear Lake Village, Pine Knott Ave. & Village Drive, Big Bear Lake, CA. Free, bigbear.com
BRIDGEVILLE: Bridgefest & Flying Saucer Contest August 16, 2025, 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. UFOs, Aliens Welcome The event takes place the third Saturday in August on Planet Earth. Bridgeville Community Center bridgevillecommunitycenter.org
BURLINGAME: Burlingame On the Avenue August 16-17, 2025, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. This fun annual festival held in August features over a dozen bands performing on Burlingame Avenue, as well as art demonstrations, artisan crafts and works for sale, and foods galore that you can purchase. Produced by Burlingame/SFO Chamber of Commerce, admission is free! Location: Burlingame Ave. 1294 Burlingame Ave, approx, Downtown Burlingame, CA. Free, burlingamechamber.org
CAMARILLO: Wings Over Camarillo August 16-17, 2025, 9 a.m. Location: 555 Airport Way Camarillo, CA. $35-166 approx., wingsovercamarillo.com
CAMINO: Folk on the Farm, concert with AJ Lee & Blue Summit August 16, 2025, 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
CHICO: Nature Center Ice Cream Social 10 a.m.-1 p.m. in the Nature Center. Say goodbye to summer with a sweet treat at the Chico Creek Nature Center! Meet the animals, bask in the park, enjoy fun activities, and grab your free scoop before you head out. Location: Chico Creek Nature Center, 1968 E 8th St, Chico, CA 95928. chicorec.gov
CHULA VISTA: Chula Vista Lemon Festival August 16, 2025, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Third Avenue from E Street to Roosevelt Chula Vista, CA Free admission, thirdavenuevillage.com
COSTA MESA: Orange County Fair "Find Your Happy" July 18-August 17, 2025. 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
COTATI: Accordion Festival August 16-17, 2025 at La Plaza Park. Nonstop accordion music in this annual event. $23-35, cotatifest.com
COVELO: Round Valley Blackberry Festival August 16-17, 2025. Free admission, live music, dance, kids entertainment, fun for all ages and the famous blackberries!
FAIRFIELD: Fairfield Tomato & Vine Festival August 16-17, 2025, 11 a.m. Saturday 11 a.m.-7 p.m. | Sunday 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Downtown Fairfield Texas Street and surrounding streets Fairfield, CA fairfield.ca.gov/tomato
FAIRFIELD: Roots Man Project, reggae, 6-8 p.m. at Fairfield City Summer Concerts. Location: Hillview Park 300 Atlantic Ave., Fairfield, CA. Free, fairfield.ca.gov
FERNDALE: Humboldt County Fair "Your County Fair with a Redwood Flair - Come Celebrate Your Hometown Roots!" August 16-24, 2025 (closed Monday&Tuesday). Horse Racing, Kinetic Races & Hat Day Aug.16; Chili Cookoff & Guy Fieri Aug.21; Brett McFarland & The Freedom Riders concert Aug.23; Lumberjack Competition Aug.23; Ferndale, CA. $13-15 approx. humboldtcountyfair.org | fairs
FOSTER CITY: Summer Days Festival August 15-17, 2025, includes a carnival, food vendors, bands and entertainment, a car show, and the Rubber Ducky Race. Free admission, at Leo Ryan Park. Free but rides, food and beverages charge a fee, fcsummerdays.com
FREMONT: Festival of India Mela & Parade August 16-17, 2025, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. India Day Parade on Sunday, Aug.17, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. with more than 50 colorful floats and 100 cars with dignitaries celebrate the largest India Independence Day in U.S. Music, dance and food, health fair, 250 booths and exhibits, Fashion. Over 150,000 people expected to attend. Location: 39439 Paseo Padre Parkway, Fremont, CA $5 approx., fogsv.com
GALT: Car Show at McFarland Living History Ranch, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Location: 8899 Orr Road Galt, CA. $5 public parking to see show, galthistory.com
GLENDORA: Glendora Flashback Classic Car Show & Concert 6-11 p.m. with band, The Answer, classic rock, in Downtown Glendora, CA. Free, theanswertoclassicrock.com
GUALALA: Art in the Redwoods Festival August 16-17, 2025, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at Gualala Arts Center, 46501 Old State Highway, Gualala, CA. $10-20, gualalaarts.org
HOLLYWOOD: Los Aguilar, the Bolívars & Gustavo Dudamel FIREWORKS , 8 p.m. It's Hollywood Bowl Summer Concert Season. Location: 2301 N Highland Ave., Los Angeles, CA. $, hollywoodbowl.com
KLAMATH:
Salmon
Festival, August 16, 2025, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Yurok Tribal Headquarters,
190 Klamath Blvd.
The Yurok Tribe's annual Klamath Salmon Festival begins with Ney' Puey 5K
Run followed by parade on Klamath Blvd. at 10:30 a.m. Afterward try delicious salmon dinner,
cooked in a traditional Yurok way. yuroktribe.org/salmon-festival
LAGUNA BEACH: 1-2:30 p.m. Laguna Jazz Band, jazz, 1-2:30 p.m. at Festival of the Arts Concerts on the Green. Tickets: foapom.com
LAKE ALMANOR: Tom Rigney & Flambeau, zydeco, cajun, 7:30 p.m. Music Under the Stars at Almanor Country Club Bandshell, 1036 Peninsula Drive, Lake Almanor, CA Free, lakealmanorcountryclub.com
LAKE ARROWHEAD: One Drop Redemption, Bob Marley tribute, 6-9 p.m. at Lake Arrowhead Summer Concerts in the Village. Location: 28200 Highway 189 Lake Arrowhead, CA $, lakearrowheadsummerconcerts.com
LOMPOC:
Lompoc Wine and Fire
August 14-17, 2025 at
Sta. Rita Hills Winegrowers Alliance. $40-up, staritahills.com
LONG BEACH: Mr. Max (rock), 1-5 p.m. | Smooth (R&B) at Summertime in the SLV Concert Series, Shoreline Village, 401-435 Shoreline Village Drive, Ca Long Beach, CA. Free, shorelinevillage.com
LOS ANGELES: Nisei Week Festival in Little Tokyo at Japanese American Cultural & Community Center (JACCC) and Plaza August 9-17, 2025. Grand Parade Aug.10, 4-6p in Little Tokyo; Plaza Festival Aug.16-17, 11a-4p at JACCC Plaza; Dekocarshow Aug.16, 12-6p at Nishi Hongwanji Temple; Crazy Talented Asians Aug. 16, 8p at David Henry Hwang Theater $; Ondo Street Dancing Aug.17, 4-6:30 on 1st St.; Free, niseiweek.org
LOS ANGELES: DEEP 25th Anniversary. Marques Wyatt, founder of DEEP LA, is a legend of house music, 6-10 p.m. Grand Park Free Summer Concerts at Grand Park California Plaza, 350 South Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, CA. Free with RSVP, grandperformances.org
LOS ANGELES: Evoekore Media Presents La Resistencia with Lxs Cochinxs. Get ready for a punk-fueled rebellion & rhythms, 7-10 p.m. at Levitt Pavilion Free Summer Concerts W. 6th Street & South Park View Street, Los Angeles, CA. Free, levittlosangeles.org
MANHATTAN BEACH: AVP Beach Volleyball Open August 15-17, 2025, avp.com Location: Manhattan Beach Pier, 100 Manhattan Beach Blvd, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266 Event Format: 32 Team Main Draw, Free General Admission
MARINA DEL REY: St. Paul & The Broken Bones, Marina del Rey Summer Concert Series. Location: Burton Chace Park, 13650 Mindanao Way, Marina del Rey, CA. Free, marinadelrey.lacounty.gov
MARIPOSA: Mariposa Ukulele Ensemble, 7-9 p.m. at Mariposa Art Park Free Summer Concerts. Location: Highway 140 at 4th Street Mariposa, CA. Free, mariposaartscouncil.org
OAKDALE: Oakdale Sunrise Rotary Lobsteerfest August 16, 2025, 6-11 p.m. at Gene Bianchi Center. DJ, live auction, open bar and lobster & steak on the plate. $135, oakdalesunriserotary.org/ lobsteerfest/
OAKLAND: Jazz, hip-hop, funk, 3-6 p.m. at Levitt Vibe Free Oakland Music Series in Liberation Park. Location: 7101 Foothill Boulevard Oakland, CA Free, blackculturalzone.org
OLYMPIC VALLEY: Brews, Jazz & Funk Fest August 16, 2025, 1-8 p.m. at Palisades Tahoe. Breweries from throughout the western states showcase their best brews in The Village at Squaw Valley while fantastic bands bring the funk, making this fun-filled event one of the most popular in the Tahoe region. Location: 1960 Squaw Valley Road Olympic Valley, CA $23.18-up, palisadestahoe.com
PALMDALE: The Beach Boys in concert at Palmdale Amphitheater. $, palmdaleamphitheater.com
PESCADERO: Pescadero Arts & Fun Festival August 16-17, 2025, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. at IDES Grounds SCAA Fine Art Show plus music galore & kids area - no pets allowed! Free admission, pescaderoartsandfunfest.org
POMONA: Thriftapalooza August 16-17, 2025 at Fairplex. Celebrate conscious consumption with thousands of options. Location: 1101 W. McKinley Ave., Pomona, CA. $5-35 + $20 parkoing, fairplex.com
REDONDO BEACH: Free Concerts on the Pier, 6-8 p.m. featuring the band, Alison Albrecht, Pop & Folk music. Location: Fisherman's Wharf, west end of the Pier, Redondo Beach, CA. redondopier.com
REDWOOD CITY: The Tempest, Shakespeare in the Park Saturdays & Sundays, August 9-24, 2025, 6-7:30 p.m. at Red Morton Park. Produced and presented by SF Shakes. Location: Valota Road side, 1455 Madison Ave, Redwood City, CA. Free, redwoodcity.orgSACRAMENTO: Sacramento Banana Festival August 16-17, 2025, at William Land Park, 3855 E. Park Road, Sacramento, CA. $12.51, bananafestivalsac.org
REDWOOD CITY: Adam Aldama & The Aces, dance, funk, old school, 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
ROCKLIN: Concerts at the Quarry features Jazz In The Park With Jesus 'Aguaje' Ramos & The Buena Vista Orchestra - $ ticketed event
ROSEVILLE: Pyromania, Def Leppard tribute, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Concerts in the Square at Town Square, Vernon Street, Roseville, CA. Free, roseville.ca.us
ROSSMOOR: The Dreamboats, 50s, 60s, 3-8 p.m. Music usually at 6 p.m. Rossmoor Family Festival Concerts at Rush Park. Location: 3001 Blume Drive. Rossmoor, CA. Free, rossmoor-csd.org
SACRAMENTO: Sacramento Banana Festival August 16-17, 2025, at William Land Park, 3855 E. Park Road, Sacramento, CA. $12-12.51, bananafestivalsac.org
SAMOA: Timber Expo, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at Historic Roundhouse & Shops. Fundraiser for the Timber Heritage Association includes BBQ tri-tip, hot dog meals, music, Hit n Miss Engine displays, and tours of the Samoa Shops! Speeder rides 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at the foot of the Samoa Cookhouse and travels North along the scenic Humboldt Bay. Location: 930 Vance Avenue, Samoa, CA. Spectators free admission, timberheritage.org
SAN DIEGO: San Diego Fall Show August 16-17, 2025 at San Diego Convention Center 111 West Harbor Drive San Diego, CA 92101 Free passes online, $ admission at the door, homeshowsandiego.com | home shows
SAN FRANCISCO: Pizza, Bagels & Beer Festival August 16, 2025, 12-4 p.m. spanning two blocks of North Beach. Pizza and beer sampling, entertainment and a Pizza Contest. Location: San Francisco Italian Athletic Club, 1630 Stockton St. San Francisco, CA $111.24 general; $289.74 VIP includes open bar & charcuterie stations, sfiacfesta.com
SAN FRANCISCO: Damian 'Jr. Gong' Marley + Stephen Marley, 2 p.m. at Stern Grove Free Summer Concerts. Location: 19th Avenue & Sloat Blvd. San Francisco, CA Free General Admission Reservations are required for entry, sterngrove.org
SAN FRANCISCO: Marcus Shelby Orchestra: Blues And The Pursuit Of Freedom, jazz & blues, 2-3:30 p.m. at Yerba Buena Gardens Summer Concerts, Mission Street between 3rd & 4th Streets, San Francisco, CA. Free, ybgfestival.org
SAN JOSE: Assyrian Food Festival August 16-17, 2025 at Assyrian Church of the East. traditional Assyrian food, live music, dancing, and entertainment; a wine bar; the original Samovar Alley, featuring exotic teas, coffee, and pastries; arts, crafts, and exhibits; various vendors; and a Kidzone. Location: 680 Minnesota Ave. San Jose, CA Free admission, assyrianfestival.com
SAN MATEO: Asian Foodie Fest San Mateo County Event Center August 16-17, 2025, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Immerse yourself in a celebration of Asian culture through food, performances, and exhibits. $3.79-32.57 admission, $18-20 parking, eventsomg.com
SANTA ANA: Zoofari Black Tie Gala August 16, 2025, 5:30-11 p.m. at Santa Ana Zoo. "Journey to Emerald City, A Night in Ooz" is the theme of the zoo's elegant evening of conservation, entertainment, dining, and philanthropy. Throughout the fundraiser guests are welcome to bid on trips, unique baskets, artwork and one-of-a-kind gifts during the event's live and silent auctions, all while raising funds for zoo improvements and education programs. Cocktails, hosted bar, entertainment, dining and dancing under the stars with a fully catered sit down dinner. Location: Santa Ana Zoo, 1801 East Chestnut Avenue, Santa Ana, CA. $450, santaanazoo.org
SANTA BARBARA: Santa Barbara Greek Festival August 15-16, 2025 at Chase Palm Park Field. Location: 236 E Cabrillo Blvd, Santa Barbara, CA $5, sbgreekfest.org | Greek
SANTA CLARITA: Always Adele, Adele Tribute, 7 p.m. at Concerts in the Park in Central Park. Location: 27150 Bouquet Canyon Rd., Santa Clarita, CA. Free, santa-clarita.com
SCOTTS VALLEY: Art, Wine & Beer Festival August 16-17, 2025 with a great Concert Lineup! Saturday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sunday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. at SkyPark. Location: 361 Kings Village Road Scotts Valley, CA Admission: Free, Tasting $27-50 approx. svartfestival.com
SEAL BEACH: Youth Fishing Derby August 16, 2025, 7 a.m.-12 p.m. at Seal Beach Pier. The Rotary Club of Alamitos/ Cypress/ Seal Beach presents the annual fishing derby for ages through 15 years. Bring your own fishing pole or use a loaner pole and gear provided by California Fish & Wildlife, bait is provided free. This is a catch and release event. Pancake breakfast provided. Free, lacsbrotary.org
SIMI VALLEY: Led Zepagain, Led Zeppelin tribute, 6:30 p.m.at Music in the Park, Location: Oak Canyon Community Park, 5600 Hollytree Drive, Oak Park, CA (free shuttle from Oak Park Community Center). Free, rsrpd.org
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE: White Water, 5:45-9:15 p.m. at Heavenly Village Summer Concerts. Location: 1001 Heavenly Village Way South Lake Tahoe, CA. Free, theshopsatheavenly.com
SUNNYVALE: East Side Funk, old school, jazz, funk, 6-8:30 p.m. at Sunnyvale Jazz and Beyond. Location: Downtown Sunnyvale Historic Murphy Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA. Free, sunnyvaledowntown.org
TEHACHAPI: Tehachapi Mountain Festival August 16-17, 2025. Parade, vendors, music, entertainment, cars and more! Philip Marx Central Park starting at 10am. Free admission, tehachapimountainfestival.com
TEMECULA: Dave Koz and Friends Summer Horns 2025 "The Ultimate Summer Party" featuring Marcus Anderson, Jeff Bradshaw, Leo P, Evan Taylor and Marcel Anderson at Champagne Series Concerts, Thornton Winery. Location: 32575 Rancho California Rd. Temecula, CA $, thorntonwine.com
TORRANCE: La Charanga Cubana, salsa music, 5 p.m. at Torrance Summer Nights Concerts in Wilson Park Amphitheatre. Location: 2200 Crenshaw Blvd. Torrance, CA. Free, torranceca.gov
VALLEY CENTER: Summer Food Festival August 16, 2025, 4-8 p.m. at Bates Nut Farm. Choose from Arslan's Gyros • Crepes • El Habernero • Ferraco Foods • Little Thai Cottage • Mariposa Ice Cream • Sandra's Sweet Rolls • Simply Dimples • Up In Smoke • Wild and Sunflower Coffee Experience with live music by The Smokin' Guns. Pony Rides, Bates Farm Zoo, Tractor Hayrides, Slide & Bounce House, Face Painting & Airbrush Tattoo, Girly Girls Gala with Slime and Sweet Sand Crafts. Location: 5954 Woods Valley Road Valley Center, CA. Admission & parking are free, batesnutfarm.biz
VENTURA: Mirage, Fleetwood Mac tribute, 7:30-9:30 p.m. at Music Under the Stars. Location: Los Olivas Adobe, 4200 Olivas Park Dr., Ventura, CA. $20 tix approx., cityofventura.ca.gov
VISTA: Summergass Bluegrass Music Festival August 15-17, 2025. Antique Gas & Steam Engine Museum. Line up: John Moore and Friends, Rick Faris, Brian Wicklund, Todd Phillips, Jens Kruger, Seth Mulder & Midnight Run, Dennis Witcher & The Brew, Mohavisoul, Vulcan Mountain Boys, Honey Buckets, Home Girls, Muddy Mountain West, J.D. Given & Company, Philly & The Cheesesteaks, Sweet Tidings Gospel Jam. Location: 2040 N. Santa Fe Avenue Vista CA $30-105 (camping also available for a fee), summergrass.net
WRIGHTWOOD: 30th annual Wrightwood Classic Car Show August 16, 2025, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. in Wrightwood Village. Hundreds of classic vehicles from 1920s to 1975, including American-made rods, customs, classics, coupes, muscle cars, trucks, and special interest cars. Music, food and merch vendors, plus a beer garden.Location: Park Drive, Evergreen Road, and adjoining streets. Free admission for spectators, wrightwoodchamber.org
YUCAIPA: Community Center Parking Lot Sale 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Clothing, toys, books, antiques and more. Reserve your spot to sell at yucaipa.gov/enroll
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