California Events
Paul Bunyan Days, Labor Day Weekend Tradition in Fort Bragg
Sunday, August 31, 2025
ARCADIA: 626 Night Market August 22-24 & August 29-31, 2025, 4-11 p.m. at Santa Anita Park. Performances and a DJ dance floor. Shop from hundreds of vendors selling food, merchandise, and crafts. No pets! Location: 285 W. Huntington Drive, Arcadia, CA. $5.90-6.93 and free parking, 626nightmarket.com
ARNOLD: Labor Day Weekend Arts & Crafts Festival August 30-31, 2025, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Beautiful redwoods setting for a Labor Day Weekend tradition serving California with arts & entertainment at Bristol's Cafe Grounds 961 Highway 4 Arnold, CA 95223 Free admission, afterthegoldrushfestivals.com
ARROYO GRANDE: Los Tres band, performing Latin, cumbia, salsa, 1-3 p.m. at Arroyo Grande Summer Concert Series at Heritage Square Park, Arroyo Grande, CA. Free, arroyogrande.org
AVILA BEACH: End of Summer Beach Party 12-7 p.m. at Avila Beach Summer Concerts at Avila Beach Resort - Mulligan's Bar & Grill. Concerts throughout the afternoon, BBQ and a vendor market. Bands: Graybill, IMVA, Damon Castillo. Location: 6464 Ana Bay Road, San Luis Obispo, CA. Free, avilabeachresort.com
BIG BEAR LAKE: Labor Day Quilt Show August 30-31, 2025, 10 a.m. at Destination Big Bear. Quilting work, vendor craft booths, door prizes, and Bear In The Woods quilt raffle. Location: 713 Stocker Rd., Big Bear Lake, CA. busybearsquiltguild.com
BISHOP: Eastern Sierra Tri-County Fair August 28-31, 2025, featuring Butler Amusements Carnival. Ticketed Grandstand Events: Latin Night Aug.28; Josh Turner concert Aug.29; Open Horse & Rodeo Show with Ranch Class, English and Western Aug.30; Demolition Derby Aug.31, 2025. Fair admission $12-15 approx., tricountyfair.com
BISHOP: Labor Day Arts & Crafts Show August 29-September 1, 2025, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. daily except Labor Day, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. 40 vendors sell quality handcrafted items and fine arts. Food vendors keep the crowd satisfied with a variety of foods. The show is held in the Bishop City Park, and runs in conjunction with the Tri-County Fair. Location: Bishop City Park. Free, inyo.org
BISHOP: Bishop Jazz Band, 1-4 p.m. Bishop Live Music Sundays Cardinal Village, 321 Cardinal Road, Bishop, CA. Free, cardinalvillageresort.com
BROWNSVILLE: Brownsville Blues Review August 31, 2025, 12 p.m. Noon to dusk at Brownsville Amphitheater. Line up: Willie G, Tia Carroll, Machaira, A Little Project and Skyway Blues. Location: Ponderosa Way, CA. facebook.com/brownsvillebluesfestival
CAMBRIA: Pinedorado August 30-September 1, 2025. Saturday Parade Downtown; Sunday Car Show, and Pinedorado grounds with food, drink, games, music, and fun for everyone. Enjoy beef and chicken barbeque, hamburgers, Linn's pies, and more. The Pub sells local wines and beers, and kids, young and old enjoy carnival games, while the very young can ride the train and cars. Each day there's live music - dancing encouraged. Free, cambrialions.org/pinedorado
COARSEGOLD: Coarsegold Peddler's Pop Up Market and Beer Garden August 30-September 1, 2025, 8 a.m.-dusk, Highway 41. Includes acres of antiques, collectibles & treasures. Music on Saturday & Sunday. Location: Exit by the Old Barn, Coarsegold, CA. Free admission, $3 parking, coarsegoldchamberofcommerce.com
CORONADO: Matt Heinecke - Crown Town, folk, classical, rock, jazz, country and bluegrass, 5 p.m. Coronado Free Summer Concerts in Spreckels Park, 7th St & Orange Ave., Coronado, CA. Free, coronadoconcert.com
COSTA MESA: Gem Faire August 29-31, 2025 at Orange County Fairgrounds. Fine jewelry, precious and semi-precious gemstones, millions of beads, crystals, gold and silver, pearls, minerals, fossils, jewelry repair, cleaning and ring sizing while you shop. Location: 88 Fair Dr., Costa Mesa, CA. $7 + $12-15 parking, gemfaire.com
COVELO: Round Valley Community Rodeo August 30-31, 2025. Held annually on Labor Day weekend, the 36th Annual Round Valley Lions Club Rodeo is a tradition. Location: 22830 S. Airport Rd., Covelo, CA. $, ccpra.com | rodeos mac.roundvalley.org/event/rodeo/
DUNLAP: Inside the World of Mountain Lions at Cat Haven August 31, 2025, 1 p.m. Dr. Clifton Harris presents 60 minute lecture on mountain lions. Location: 38257 E. Kings Canyon Rd., Dunlap, CA. $40, cathaven.com
EAGLE ROCK: Jack Lantz Big Band, big band, jazz, swing, 6-8:30 p.m. Eagle Rock Summer Concerts at Eagle Rock Recreation Center, 1100 Eagle Vista Drive, Los Angeles, CA. Free, eaglerockchamberofcommerce.com
EUREKA: Cadillac Ranch, country rock, 1-3 p.m. Humboldt Botanical Garden Summer Music Series. Location: 7707 Tompkins Hill Road Eureka, CA 95503 $10-15, hbgf.org
FORT BRAGG: Fort Bragg Paul Bunyan Days August 29-September 1, 2025 is held always on Labor Day Weekend. Most events are free to see. Parade is always on Monday. Event includes Logging Contests, Logging Show, Pie Sale, Kids Parade, Firemen Water Fights, Car Show, Belle of the Redwoods, Kangaroo Kort, Horseshoes, Tricycle Races, Ugly Dog Contest, Craft Fair, more.
HOLLYWOOD: Smooth Summer Jazz featuring Dave Koz & Friends | Summer Horns | The Ohio Players | Jonathan Butler | Kayla Waters August 31, 2025, 6:30 p.m. It's Hollywood Bowl Summer Concert Season. Location: 2301 N Highland Ave., Los Angeles, CA. $, hollywoodbowl.com
HUNTINGTON BEACH: Civil War Days August 30-31, 2025. See Civil War battles and weapon demonstrations, watch President Lincoln deliver the Gettysburg Address, and hear a band concert in Huntington Central Park. Location: 7111 Talbert Ave., Huntington Beach, CA. Hours: Saturday 10 a.m.- 6 p.m. approx. Sunday 9 a.m.-4 p.m. approx. Free admission, hbhistory.org/civilwar
LA CANADA-FLINTRIDGE: Rock Show, 90s rock tribute, 6-7:30 p.m. at La Canada Flintridge Summer Concerts in Memorial Park, 1301 Foothill Boulevard, La Canada Flintridge, CA. Free, lcf.ca.gov
LAKE ALMANOR: Township, 7:30 p.m. Music Under the Stars at Almanor Country Club Bandshell, 1036 Peninsula Drive, Lake Almanor, CA Free, lakealmanorcountryclub.com
LAKE ARROWHEAD: ABBAFAB, ABBA tribute, 6-9 p.m. at Lake Arrowhead Summer Concerts in the Village. Location: 28200 Highway 189 Lake Arrowhead, CA $, lakearrowheadsummerconcerts.com
LAKEPORT: Lake County Fair Lighting Up August 28-31, 2025. Carnival, Jr. auction, fair entertainment and Grandstand which does not require additional ticket or fee. Location: 401 Martin St. Lakeport, CA. $9-10, lakecountyfair.com
LAKEWOOD: Imaginarium's Zenthara August 28-November 9, 2025 at Lakewood Center Mall. Over 5 million lights create a fantastical landscape of larger-than-life Creatures and Dragons. Location: 326 Lakewood Center Mall, Lakewood, CA. $23-up, imaginarium360.com
LEMOORE: Santa Rosa Day's Pow Wow & Gathering August 30-31, 2025 at Tachi Palace Hotel & Casino. Location: Yokut Hall (behind hotel) 17225 Jersey Ave., Lemoore, CA Free admission, tachipalace.com | pow wow
LONG BEACH: Long Beach Greek Festival August 30-September 1, 2025 at Assumption Greek Orthodox Church 5761 East Colorado Street Long Beach, California $5, lbgreekfest.org
LONG BEACH: Catfish and the Hollywood Hound Dogs, blues, 1-5 p.m. at Summertime in the SLV Concert Series, Shoreline Village, 401-435 Shoreline Village Drive, Ca Long Beach, CA. Free, shorelinevillage.com
LOS ALTOS: Ye Olde Towne Band, patriotic music, marches, 1:30-3:30 p.m. Summer Concerts in the Park. Location: Shoup Park 400 University Avenue Los Altos, CA Free, windband.org
MANHATTAN BEACH: Britain's Finest, Beatles tribute, 60s rock, 5-7 p.m. Manhattan Beach Summer concerts. Location: Polliwog Park, 1601 Manhattan Beach Blvd., Manhattan Beach, CA. Free, ci.manhattan-beach.ca.us
MARIPOSA: Mariposa County Fair August 29-September 1, 2025. Special Contests: Dachshund Race Diaper Derby, Mutton Busting, Pony Hop Race, Stick Horse Race, Tricycle Race, Power Wheels Derby, Ultimate Cowboy & Ultimate Cowgirl Contests, and Watermelon Seed Spitting Contest. Location: 5007 Fairgrounds Rd., Mariposa, CA. $, mariposafair.com
McARTHUR: Inter-Mountain Fair "American Flair at our Country Fair" August 28-September 1, 2025, Carnival rides open 12 p.m.-12 a.m. Enduro Aug.28 (free); CCPRA Rodeo & after party hosted by Jared Hovis Aug.29 ($35-75); Asia + Foreigner's Lou Gramm Aug.30 ($35-175); Destruction Derby Aug.31 ($20-50). Location: 44218 A Street, Mcarthur, CA. $7, inter-mountainfair.com
MILL VALLEY: Concerts in the Plaza August 31, 2025, 11 a.m.-8:30 p.m. at Depot Plaza. Celebrating the city's 125th birthday, five bands perform throughout the day! Line up: Los Mendoza y Friends 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; Irefuse 1 p.m.-2:30 p.m.; Nancy Fawson 3 p.m.-4:30 p.m.; Mark Karan's Buds 5 p.m.-6:30 p.m.; and Soji and the Afrobeat 7 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Location: 87 Throckmorton Ave. Mill Valley, CA Free, cityofmillvalley.org
MONTEREY: Monterey County Fair "Surfin' Safari" August 28-September 1, 2025. Dozens of bands, Produce Carver, Magic, All Creatures Races, Wine Tasting, Flying U Rodeo and Livestock. Carnival rides include Zipper, Vertigo Swings, Pharaoh's Fury, Medusa and Black Out. Location: Fairgrounds, 2004 Fairground Rd., Monterey, CA $14-15 approx., montereycountyfair.com
MONTEREY: Extreme Rodeo and Bull Riding during Fair - Flying U Rodeo August 29-31, 2025 at Monterey County Fairgrounds & Fair 2004 Fairground Road Monterey, CA. $16 approx, included with fair admission on Friday & Saturday; $14 additional for rodeo tix on Sunday, montereycountyfair.com
MORRO BAY: Art in the Park August 30-September 1, 2025, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Monday 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Morro Bay Park corner of Morro Bay Blvd and Harbor Drive. 1/2 mile off Hwy 1.Use Morro Bay Blvd offramp. Free. morrobayartinthepark.com
MT. SHASTA: Blackberry Music Festival August 31, 2025, 12- 6 p.m. 400+ fresh baked blackberry pies and a music festival at Mt. Shasta City Park. Line up: The Blackberry Pie Band with Leslie Tift, Tom Scott & Gentle Thunder, Victor Martin & Allison Scull & Friends and The SoulShake. Location: Nixon Rd., Mt Shasta, CA. $5 per car requested donation, mtshastablackberry.com
NEWPORT BEACH: Flashback Heart Attack, 80s covers, at Newport Dunes Tunes at the Dunes
NORCO: Horsetown Family Fun! Norco Fair August 29- September 1, 2025. Cowboys, Freestyle Motocross, Lawnmower Races, Ranch Rodeo, Bull Riding Saturday & Sunday, Livestock Show & Auction, concerts, carnival and Parade 10 a.m. on Monday. $15 presale, $20 door, norcofair.org
ONTARIO: Imaginarium September 5-November 9, 2025 at Ontario Mills. Millions of lights in colorful displays just in time for the holidays at the Alice in Wonderland themed attraction! Location: Ontario Mills Mall, 4377 Mills Circle, Ontario, CA. $27-up, imaginarium360.com
ORANGE: Orange International Street Fair "The Golden Orange" August 29-31, 2025 at Orange Plaza. Location: Chapman Ave and Glassell Street, Orange, CA Free, some events charge fee, orangestreetfair.org
PLEASANT HILL: Sunsets by the Lake Concerts with The Big Jangle, Tom Petty tribute at City Hall. Location: 100 Gregory Lane, Pleasant Hill, CA. Free, pleasanthillca.gov
PLEASANTON: Scottish Highland Gathering & Games, August 30-31, 2025, 8 a.m.-6 p.m. at Alameda County Fairgrounds. $35 general admission + $15 parking, alamedacountyfair.com
QUINCY: Plumas Homegrown Americana Festival August 29-31, 2025 at Plumas County Fairgrounds. Labor Day Weekend bluegrass music festival with headliners Mission Hill, Heifer Belles, Newport Nightingales and Poi Rogers includes some serious Square Dancing. Location: Fairground Road, Quincy, CA. $20-60, camping optional fees, plumasamericana.com
SACRAMENTO: SacAnime August 29-31, 2025 at Convention Center. Cosplay, contests, Cafe Hoshi, Art and Manga Contests and countless entertainment. Sacramento Convention Center, 1400 J Street, Sacramento, CA $20-60, sacanime.com
SACRAMENTO: Tejano Conjunto Festival August 31, 2025 Tejano Conjunto Festival Annual event taking place Labor Day Weekend. Location: Cesar Chavez Plaza, 910 I Street, Sacramento, CA. $30 approx., facebook.com/ TejanoConjuntoFestivalSac
SAN JOSE: Vine to Wine August 31, 2025, 5-9 p.m. at Santana Row. 17 Santa Clara Valley Wineries come together at the Bay Area's largest wine & food event. Sample wines, feast on an authentic Spanish Paella dinner, and soak up the live music. Location: 3060 Olsen Drive, San Jose, CA. $165 presale rate + fees, santanarow.com
SANTA ROSA: Ellie James & The Electric Dreams, indie-rock, pop, 5-7 p.m. Live at Juilliard. at Juilliard Park. Location: 227 Santa Rosa Ave., Santa Rosa, CA. Free, srcity.org
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE: Midway Festival August 29-31, 2025 in Heavenly Village. Classic Car Show & Shine, Art Show, Carnival Rides, 4 stages of Live Music, Fireworks and headliner, Alien Ant Farm, performing on Sunday evening to close out the festival. Free!
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE: Sierena Karise, 5:45-9:15 p.m. at Heavenly Village Summer Concerts. Location: 1001 Heavenly Village Way South Lake Tahoe, CA. Free, theshopsatheavenly.com
TAHOE CITY: Lebo & Friends + Elliot Peck, rock, funk, jazz, blues, 4-7 p.m. at Commons Beach Summer Concerts. Location: 400 North Lake Tahoe Blvd., Tahoe City, CA. Free, concertsatcommonsbeach.com
TIBURON: You Should Be Dancing, Bee Gees tribute, on Labor Day Weekend 4 p.m. Tiburon Summer Concerts in Belvedere Park. Location: 450 San Rafael Ave., Tiburon, CA. Free, belvedereconcerts.org
TOPANGA: Much Ado About Nothing June 7-September 13, 2025 at Will Geer's Theatricum Botanicum. Sparks fly as two couples become ensnared in a whirlwind of lies and deceptions. It's really "much ado about nothing," at the outdoor theater with a back drop of Topanga Canyon's lush and rustic natural surroundings. Location: 1419 N. Topanga Canyon Blvd. Topanga, CA. $32-60, theatricum.com
VACAVILLE: Downtown Shakedown Classic Car & Motorcycle Show August 31, 2025, 1-7 p.m. on Main & Merchant Streets. Classic cars (1975 and older) and motorcycles (all years welcome), from beautifully restored originals to custom creations. Free to see! downtownvacaville.com
WOODSIDE: Kings Mountain Art Fair August 30-September 1, 2025, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Located between the firehouse and Kiddie Hollow, this special part of the fair showcases local talent, ranging from professional fine artists to the hobby crafts person. No pets. Location: 13889 Skyline Boulevard Woodside, CA. Free admission, kingsmountainartfair.org
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