California Events
South Bay L.A. International Surf Festival
Monday, August 2, 2027
Past Events
AGOURA HILLS: Fortunate Son, tribute to the great rock band, Creedence Clearwater Revival, classic rock, 6 p.m. at Agoura Hills Concerts in Chumash Park, 5550 Medea Valley Dr. Free, but $2 donation requested to keep it going, agourahillscity.gov
ANAHEIM: CHOC Adventure in the Park at Disneyland, 6 a.m. You must raise $125 and secure a spot to attend the party in California Adventure theme park. See details: chocwalk.org
APPLE HILL: Summer Harvest Days July 25-26 & 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
ARROYO GRANDE: The Rayford Bros Rock, R&B, surf, blues, rockabilly, 1-3 p.m. at Arroyo Grande Summer Concert Series at Heritage Square Park, Arroyo Grande, CA. Free, arroyogrande.org
BISHOP: Cassie Dunn, 12-3 p.m. at Live Music Sundays. Public invited, free for all! Location: Cardinal Village, 321 Cardinal Road, Bishop, CA Free, cardinalvillageresort.com
CALABASAS: Gold Rush Country, country rock, 6-8 p.m. Calabasas Concerts in the Park - Calabasas Lake Entrance at the Calabasas Tennis & Swim Center, 23400 Park Sorrento, Calabasas, CA. Free, cityofcalabasas.com
CARDIFF: Pupology Dog Days of Summer Canine Festival August 2, 2026, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Encinitas Community Park 425 Santa Fe Dr. Beer & wine garden, food trucks, Dog Contests such as Cutest Puppy, Best Looking Big Dog, Best Looking Small Dog, Best Kisser, Best Dressed and Dog/Owner Look-A-Like. cardiff101.com
CORONADO: Cassie B, top 40 hits 6 p.m. Coronado Free Summer Concerts in Spreckels Park, 7th St & Orange Ave., Coronado, CA. Free, coronadoconcert.com
CORTE MADERA: John Chi and the Pacific Syndicate band plays Americana, folk rock and indie music, 5-6:30 p.m. at Corte Madera Summer Concerts in in Menke Park. Location: Piccolo Pavilion, Redwood Ave. at Corte Madera Ave., Corte Madera, CA. Free, cortemadera.gov
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
DANA POINT: 2 bands specializing in tributes to the 90s - 90's Rock Show + The Reflexx, 2-6 p.m. Concerts in the Park. Location: Sea Terrace Park, Pacific Coast Highway at Niguel Road, Dana Point, CA. Free, danapoint.org
DAVIS: Davis Craft and Vintage Fair, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Music, food, vintage and handmade goods Art, Crafts, Vintage, Up-cycled, Handcrafted, Spa, Food and live music! Location: Central Park, 301 C Street, Davis, CA. daviscraftandvintage.org
EAGLE ROCK: Soul Sacrifice, Santana tribute, 6-8:30 p.m. Eagle Rock Summer Concerts at Eagle Rock Recreation Center, 1100 Eagle Vista Drive, Los Angeles, CA. Free, eaglerockchamberofcommerce.com
EL SEGUNDO: Who's Zeppelin band, tribute to Led Zeppelin, classic rock, 4-7:30 p.m. at El Segundo Summer Concerts held in Library Park, 600 Block of Main Street, El Segundo, CA. Free, elsegundo.org
EUREKA: The Undercovers at Humboldt Botanical Garden Summer Music Series 1-3 p.m. Location: 7707 Tompkins Hill Road Eureka, CA 95503 $10-15, hbgf.org
FORT BRAGG: Art in the Garden August 1-2, 2026, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Mendocino Coast Botanic Garden. Live music, food vendors, wine tasting, beer garden, featured artist, raffle with great prize. Mingle with more than 50 artists and enjoy live music, entertainment, and dramatic summertime blooms. Food, craft brews, and wine will be available for purchase. Location: 18220 North Highway 1, Fort Bragg, CA 95437. $35 admission, wine tasting extra, gardenbythesea.org| garden tours
FREMONT: Fremont Festival of the Arts August 1-2, 2026, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Art, Wine & Music featuring 2 stages of continuous acts over 2 days. Festival is held in Downtown Fremont, CA. Free admission, fremontfestival.net
GLENDORA: Woodie & the Longboards, tributes to the Beach Boys and beach rock, 6-8 p.m. at Glendora Summer Concerts in the Park in Finkbiner Park. Location: 160 N. Wabash Ave., Glendora, CA. Free, cityofglendora.org
HAYWARD: CuVa Bimö and Friends 1-5 p.m. at Summer Concert Series at Hayward Memorial Park. Location: 24176 Mission Blvd. (behind Hayward Plunge) Hayward, CA Free, haywardlodge.org
HEALDSBURG: Nate Lopez, Jazz, Groove Pop, 1-3 p.m. Sundays in the Plaza Concerts. Location: Healdsburg Plaza, Matheson Street and Healdsburg Avenue, Healdsburg, CA. Free, healdsburg.gov
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
HOLLYWOOD: St. Vincent with the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra, 7 p.m. Hollywood Bowl Summer Concert Season. Location: 2301 N Highland Ave., Los Angeles, CA. $, hollywoodbowl.com
HUNTINGTON BEACH: Free Summer Concerts in Central Park featuring Lousy little gods band doing Americana, rock and folk, 5-7 p.m. Location: 7111 Talbert Ave., Huntington Beach, CA. Free, hbconcertband.org
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
HUNTINGTON BEACH: The Happys + Knowmadik, August 2, 2026, 2 p.m. concert at Reggae Sundays Free Concerts at SeaLegs at the Beach. Location: Bolsa Chica State Beach, Pacific Coast Highway between Seapoint & Warner Ave., Huntington Beach, CA. $parking fee, concerts are free, sealegsatthebeach.com
LA CANADA-FLINTRIDGE: Hot August Nights Neil Diamond tribute 6-8 p.m. at La Canada Flintridge Summer Concerts in Memorial Park, 1301 Foothill Boulevard, La Canada Flintridge, CA. Free, lcf.ca.gov
LAGUNA BEACH: Spencer the Gardner, indie surf salsa , 5 p.m. Music in the Park in Bluebird Park. Location: 772 Cress St., Laguna Beach, CA. Free, lagunabeachcity.net
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
LOS ANGELES: Hard Summer Festival August 1-2, 2026 at Hollywood Park adjacent to SolFi Stadium. House, EDM, electro, rock, punk, multiple genres. Bands include Knock 2, Shygirl, Underscores, Zedd, Snow Strippers, Boys Noize, Frost Children, Locklead, After Midnight, Brunello, Live from Earth, Sammy Virji, Vintage Culture. Los Angeles, CA $220-up, hardsummer.com
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
LOS GATOS: Bent Peter Band, 5-7 p.m. Music in the Park at Los Gatos Civic Center Lawn. Location: 110 East Main Street, Los Gatos, CA. Free, losgatosca.gov
MANHATTAN BEACH: Jimmy's Buffet, tribute to Jimmy Buffett band known for easy-going island rock sounds and Margaritaville memories, 5-7 p.m. at Concerts in the Park. Location: Polliwog Park, 1601 Manhattan Beach Blvd., Manhattan Beach, CA. Free, manhattanbeach.gov
MONROVIA: Upstream band known for the easy-going rhythms, reggae, Soca and Caribbean music makes you feel good, 7-8:30 p.m., Monrovia Summer Concerts in Library Park, Rotary Club Bandshell. Location: 321 S. Myrtle Ave., Monrovia, CA. Free, monroviaca.gov
MT. SHASTA: Secret Society Handshake, neo-soul and funk performs 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Mt. Shasta Summer Concert Series in Shastice Park. Location: 800 Rockfellow Dr., Mt Shasta, CA. Free, mtshastaconcerts.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
PLEASANT HILL: Zydeco Flames will get you dancing and moving with their upbeat zydeco music, 6-8 p.m. at Sunsets by the Lake Concerts at City Hall Lawn. Location: 100 Gregory Lane, Pleasant Hill, CA. Free, phillca.gov
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
POWAY: Pop Vinyl, party, dance music at Poway Concerts in the Park. Location: Lake Poway, 14644 Lake Poway Road, Poway, CA. Free (Parking $10 approx. for non-residents), poway.org
RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA: Sega Countryside, top country hits of 90s & 2000s, 6-8 p.m. at Rancho Santa Margarita Summer Concerts Series. Location: Central Park Civic Center Plaza, 30842 La Miranda St., Rancho Santa Margarita, CA. Free, cityofrsm.org
RIO DEL: Wildwood Days July 30-August 2, 2026 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.
RIVERSIDE: Riverside Home & Backyard Show August 1-2, 2026 at Riverside Convention Center. Featuring Children's Entrepreneurs Market and Jungle Fest. Location: 3637 5th Street Riverside, CA Free admission, $15 parking, homeshowconsultants.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 DIEGO / PACIFIC BEACH: That Beatles Cover Band, Beatles tribute, 4-6:30 p.m. Concerts on the Green at Kate Sessions Park. Location: 5115 Soledad Rd., San Diego, CA. Free, pbtowncouncil.org
SAN FRANCISCO: Violent Femmes + Tune-Yards and KALW DJ Lady Ryan, 2 p.m. at Stern Grove Free Summer Concerts. Location: 19th Avenue & Sloat Blvd. San Francisco, CA Free General Admission Reservations by lottery for entry, sterngrove.org
SAN FRANCISCO: The Golden Gate Park Band "Honoring San Francisco History and San Francisco First Responders" 1 p.m. Golden Gate Bandstand Concerts. Location: Music Concourse Drive, San Francisco, CA. Free. goldengateparkband.org
SAN FRANCISCO: Nihonmachi Asian Street Fair August 1-2, 2026, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. in Japantown. Artisans, performers, concerts, food, car show, children's area and Beer Fest. Location: Japantown. Cost: Free. nihonmachistreetfair.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
SAN JOSE: The Iconics, rock, pop, surf, 4-6 p.m. Music in the Glen. Location: Willow Street Park - Frank Bramhall Park, 1320 Willow St., San Jose, CA. Free
SAN RAMON: Take 2 band, today's hits and classic rock, 5:30 p.m. at Summer Concerts in the Park, Central Park Amphitheater. Wear your dancing shoes! Location: 12501 Alcosta Blvd. San Ramon, CA Free, sanramon.ca.gov
SANTA MONICA: Festival of Chariots Parade to Venice Beach: The Festival of the Chariots starts at 10 a.m. Sunday at the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium and proceeds south on Main Street, with three fully decorated four-story tall chariots leading a colorful parade toward the Ocean Front Walk Plaza at Venice Beach. Free admission larathayatra.com
SANTA ROSA: Gas Money band plays rock and Motown in concert, 5-7 p.m. Live at Juilliard at Juilliard Park. Location: 227 Santa Rosa Ave., Santa Rosa, CA. Free, srcity.org
SIERRA MADRE: 4 Lads From Liverpool, Beatles Tribute, 6-8 p.m. at Sierra Madre Summer Concerts at Memorial Park Bandshell. Location: 222 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. Sierra Madre, CA Free, cityofsierramadre.com
SOLVANG: Salty Strings band, bluegrass & stringband favorites, Music in the Garden, 3-5 p.m. at Solvang Festival Theater. Location: 420 2nd Street, Solvang, CA. $, solvangtheaterfest.org
SOUTH PASADENA: Sangria, Latin music, 5-7 p.m. Concerts in the Park in Garfield Park. Location: 1000 Park Ave., South Pasadena, CA. Free, southpasadenaca.gov
TAHOE CITY: Broken Compass band plays jamgrass music, 4-7 p.m. at Commons Beach Summer Concerts. Location: 400 North Lake Tahoe Blvd., Tahoe City, CA. Free, concertsatcommonsbeach.com
VALLEY CENTER: Heiva San Diego-Solo Ori Tahiti Dance Competition July 31-August 2, 2026 at Harrah's Resort Southern California. A must-see for those who love the Polynesian culture. Location: 777 S Resort Drive, Valley Center, CA. $30, heivasandiego.com | polynesian
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
WATSONVILLE: Watsonville Strawberry Festival August 1-2, 2026, 11 a.m.-7 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
WOODLAND HILLS: New Romantics, tribute to the music of Taylor Swift, 5:30-8:30 p.m. at Woodland Hills Concerts. Lou Bredlow Pavilion in Warner Park, 5800 Topanga Canyon Blvd., Woodland Hills, CA. Free, valleycultural.org
YORBA LINDA: Desert Wild, female tribute to the icons of rock, 70s-today, 5:30-7 p.m. at Concerts in the Park, Hurless Barton Park. Location: 4601 Casa Loma, Yorba Linda, CA. Free, yorbalindaca.gov
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