California Events
Saturday, August 8, 2026
ALTADENA: Upstream, steel drum, reggae, soca, 7 p.m. at Concerts in the Park, Loma Alta Park - lower lawn. Location: 3330 N. Lincoln Avenue, Altadena, CA. Free, altadenarotary.org
ANAHEIM: Red Hot, tribute to Red Hot Chili Peppers, 7-9 p.m. at Summer Nights Under the Stars in Pearson Park. Location: 401 N. Lemon St., Anaheim, CA. Free ticketed event, anaheim.net
APTOS: Pulse Band at Summertine Music concert series, 2-4:30 p.m. at California Coffee in the Beer & Wine Garden. All are welcome to listen to the free concerts. Location: 9105 Soquel Dr., Aptos, CA. Free & open to public, cacoffeeaptos.com
ARCADIA: Inter-City Cactus and Succulent Show & Sale (intercityshow.com) August 7-9, 2026, 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. $, arboretum.org
ARCATA: Piet Dalmolen 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
ATASCADERO: Lady & the Tramps band plays rock hits, soul, dance and party music 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
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
BENICIA: Benicia Peddlers Fair August 8, 2026, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Spanning 11 blocks in Downtown Benicia on First Street from J Street to B Street. Period furniture, decorative antiques, vintage textiles and fashion, pottery, porcelain, pink and blue depression glass, paintings, prints, jewelry, clocks, watches and much more. Free admission, beniciapeddlersfair.org
BIG BEAR LAKE: Reverend Horton Heat + The Rhythm Shakers, shake up the dust on rockabilly music night, 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
BRIDGEPORT: Friends of Bodie Day August 8, 2026, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. 13 miles east of Highway 395 on Bodie Road (Hwy 270), seven miles south of Bridgeport $ Members Dinner, bodiefoundation.org
CAMARILLO: Yellow Brick Road, tribute to Elton John and his music, 7-9 p.m. Camarillo Summer Concerts in the Park. Constitution Park, 487 Carmen Dr., Camarillo, CA. Free, pvrpd.org
CAMINO: Folk on the Farm, concert with Thee Sinseers band, 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
CLAYTON: Midnight Flyer, tribute to the epic music of The Eagles band, 6-8:30 p.m. Concerts in the Grove. Location: The Grove Park, 6001 Main Street, Downtown Clayton, CA. Free, claytonca.gov
CLEARLAKE: Funky Dozen, 70s-90s rock, funk, 7 p.m. Clearlake Summer Concerts in Austin Park. Location: 14050 Olympic Dr. Clearlake, CA. Free, clearlake.ca.us
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
CRESCENT CITY: Challenge of the Champions Broncs, Bulls & Barrels August 8, 2026. $, dnfair.org | rodeos
CRESCENT CITY: Del Norte County Fair August 6-9, 2026. Pee Wee Stampede, Rodeo, FMX Challenge, Carnival & Midway, Contests, Competitions, Food, Shows and more. $, dnfair.org | fairs
DANVILLE: Monica da Silva performs at Music in the Plaza, 4-6 p.m. in the Prospect Park Plaza. Location: 396 Hartz Ave., Danville, CA. Free, danville.ca.gov
GALT: Gary Bohannon with the Bad Habits Band plays
Motown and R&B,
6-8:30 p.m. at
Concerts
on C Street in Downtown
Galt, CA. Bring blankets and chairs and grab some grub at one of the food
trucks on site. Free, cityofgalt.org
GILROY: Gilroy Rodeo August 7-9, 2026. Includes CCPRA Rodeo, concerts, dancing, themed nights. Location: 2365 Dunlap Ave. Gilroy, CA. $, gilroyrodeo.com | rodeos
HOLLISTER - TRES PINOS: Good Old Fashioned Bluegrass Festival August 6-9, 2026 at San Benito County Historical Park. Line up: Bay Area Special, Bean Creek, Bluegrass Holiday, Brianna Mai Colliard and the Desert Marigolds, Brookdale Bluegrass Band, Bubba Pickens Band, Cantara Loop, Dark Hollow, Deep Thicket Dwellers, Honey Buckets, Hoss Farm, Marin County Breakdown, Mission Blue, Red Dog Ash, Redwood Flat, Riley Hill and Brand New Still, Sweet Sally, The Corn Likkers, The Kings River Boys, The New Acoustic Collective, The Rounder Circle, The West Coast Ramblers. Location: 8300 Highway, Tres Pinos, CA $65-up, scbs.org | gofbluegrassfest.com
HOLLYWOOD: Counting Crows, 8 p.m. Hollywood Bowl Summer Concert Season. Location: 2301 N Highland Ave., Los Angeles, CA. $, hollywoodbowl.com
HOMEWOOD: Lake Tahoe Concours d'Elegance August 7-8, 2026 at Obexer's Boat Company. Location: 5300 West Lake Boulevard, Homewood, CA Ticket: $, laketahoeconcours.com
HUNTINGTON BEACH: Fan Halen tribute to Van Halen at SeaLegs Concerts at the Beach, 2-6 p.m. at Bolsa Chica State Beach. Location: Pacific Coast Highway between Seapoint & Warner Ave., Huntington Beach, CA. Free + $ beach parking fee, sealegsatthebeach.com
ISLETON: Taste of the Delta, August 8, 2026, 1-4 p.m. Come by boat or by car! 12 wineries & breweries, 19 restaurants/caterers, artisans & vendors, auction. Location: Delta Diamond Farm and Event Center, 15175 CA-160, Isleton, CA 95641. $45 pre, $50 gate, tasteofthedelta.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
LAKE ALMANOR / CHESTER: Lake Almanor Grebe Festival August 7-9, 2026 includes walks, boat tours and interactive learning and observation opportunities in one of the richest locations in California for watching grebes. plumasaudubon.org | birds
LONG BEACH: In the Red plays pop music, 1-5 p.m.; Catfish and the Hollywood Hound Dogs plays blues 6-10 p.m. at Summertime in the SLV Concert Series, Shoreline Village, 401-435 Shoreline Village Drive, Ca Long Beach, CA. Free, shorelinevillage.com
LONG BEACH: Midsummer Scream August 7-9, 2026 at Long Beach Convention Center. Halloween and Horror Convention features actors, artistic and creative directors, writers, filmmakers, producers, designers, makeup artists and vendors offering great resources, products and innovations. Location: 300 E. Ocean Blvd., Long Beach, CA. $42-199, midsummerscream.org | anime
LOS ALTOS: Los Altos Community Fine Art in the Park August 8-9, 2026, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Over 150 artists selling photos, oil paintings, watercolors, sculptures, textiles, wearable art, wood, metals, glass, ceramics, and jewelry. Bands: Charged Particles, The Wanderers, Hands of Time, Fully Funded, Wild Child and Crossing Dana. Location: Lincoln Park, 199 University Avenue, Los Altos, CA. Free admission, rotaryartshow.com
MAMMOTH LAKES: Mammoth Margarita Fest August 7-9, 2026, 3-9 p.m. at The Village at Mammoth Lakes. Celebrate fine food, music and tequila at the Mammoth Margarita Fest serving skinnies, blends, peach, mango, strawberry, monster, Mammoth, jalapeno sting and more! Four bands, 15 to 25 tequila distilleries, and more than 75 tasting opportunities! Location: 6201 Minaret Rd, Mammoth Lakes, CA. $79-up, mammothmargaritafestival.com
MARINA DEL REY: Monsieur Periné, Afro-Colombian music, 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: Billy Dewitt & Friends, 7-9 p.m. Music on the Green in Art Park. Location: 5013 Highway 140, Mariposa, CA. Free, mariposaartscouncil.org
MISSION VIEJO: Symphony in the City, 4-9 p.m. at Oso Viejo Community Park. Location: Village Green, 24932 Veterans Way, Mission Viejo, CA. Free, cityofmissionviejo.org
NAPA: Napa Town & Country Fair August 6-9, 2026. Huge Carnival, Wine Lounge, Art Installations, Kid Zone, Performances, Makers Market, Ag Alley, Food Vendors, Crafters Demos, DJ Dance Party & More! Location: 575 3rd Street, Napa, CA. $, napafair.org
NILES: Jinx Jones and the Kingtones band plays rockabilly music at Concerts in the Plaza in Niles Town Plaza. Location: 37592 Niles Blvd.. Fremont, CA. Free, niles.org
OAKLEY: Kids Fishing Derby August 8, 2026, 8-11 a.m. at Oakley/Antioch Pier off of Bridgehead Road. The derby is for up to age 15 years and registration is free. Prizes awarded for largest fish, smallest fish, and the most fish caught by a participant.
OCEANSIDE: Longboard Surf Contest and Beach Festival August 7-9, 2026. King & Queen of the Pier (ProAm Invitational) longboard competitions, vendors & foods, and live music throughout. Free to see, oceansidelongboardsurfingclub.org
PASADENA: July 25, 2026
Julian Torres Y Mariachi Cenzontle
Mariachi 6-10 p.m. at
Levitt VIBE Summer Concerts
in
Memorial Park. Location: 85 E. Holly Street,
Pasadena, CA
Free, levittvibepasadenamusicseries.com
PASADENA: Jessica Fichot, French chanson, 6-10 p.m. at Levitt VIBE Summer Concerts in Memorial Park. Location: 85 E. Holly Street, Pasadena, CA Free, levittvibepasadenamusicseries.com
PASO ROBLES: Paso Robles Rotary Annual Winemakers' Cookoff with Brews August 8, 2026, 6-9 p.m. Paso Robles Event Center, Paso Robles, CA. $120, winemakerscookoff.com. Tickets limited | wine
REDONDO BEACH: Alarmz band, playing great reggae tunes & rhythms, 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: Patron Latin Rhythms band, 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
REDWOOD CITY: Kids Rock! presents Andy Z and the Andyland Band, combining music, movement & storytelling, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. at Courthouse Square. Location: 2200 Broadway, Redwood City, CA. Free, redwoodcity.org
ROSSMOOR: King Salmon and the Funk Yard Horns band plays 70s hits including classic rock, pop and great dance music at Rossmoor Family Festival Concerts, 3-8 p.m. Music usually at 6 p.m. at Rush Park. Location: 3001 Blume Drive. Rossmoor, CA. Free, rossmoor-csd.org
SAN CLEMENTE: San Clemente Fiesta Music Festival August 8, 2026, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Live Entertainment throughout the day with bands performing on multiple stages. Contests for all ages. Location: 100 & 200 Block of Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, CA. Free, scchamber.com
SAN DIEGO: San Diego Tiki Oasis Festival August 5-9, 2026 at Town & Country Hotel. The biggest Tiki event in the world is a lifestyle celebration of Polynesian food, cocktails, fashion, art & music. Non-stop, fun & immersive events include exciting shows, talks, demos and more. $, tikioasis.com
SAN FRANCISCO: Outside Lands August 7-9, 2026 in Golden Gate Park. 100 bands and acts perform in this mega music festival featuring indie, punk, grunge, rock, pop, hip-hop and other musical styles. $319-up - usually wait lists as event sells out, sfoutsidelands.com
SAN FRANCISCO: Pistahan Festival & Parade August 8-9, 2026. Parade: Civic Center Market Street to 4th St on Saturday, 11 a.m. Features Giant Human Philippines Flag, made up of the next generation of FilAm leaders, Festival includes traditional and contemporary music, dance at Yerba Buena Gardens, Mission Street between 3rd & 4th Streets, San Francisco, CA. Free, ybgfestival.org
SAN JOSE: San Jose Jazz Summer Fest August 7-9, 2026 at Plaza de Cesar Chavez Park. Location: 170 S. Market, Downtown San Jose, CA $, sanjosejazz.org
SAN MATEO: Aloha Festival, August 8-9, 2026, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at San Mateo Event Center. Hula, Polynesian dance performances, music, Hawaiian art and souvenirs, food. Location: 1346 Saratoga Drive, San Mateo, CA. $5, $20 parking, pica-org.org
SANTA BARBARA: Old Spanish Days Fiesta August 5-9, 2026. Aug.8 - Arts & Crafts Show 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Children's Parade 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Mercado De La Guerra 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Tarde de Ronda 1-4 p.m. Las Noches de Ronda 8-11 p.m. Spanish music and dance shows, all steeped in traditions of the Old West. sbfiesta.org
SANTA CLARITA: Blue Breeze Band, playing Motown, soul and R&B hits, 7 p.m. at Concerts in the Park in Central Park. Location: 27150 Bouquet Canyon Rd., Santa Clarita, CA. Free, santa-clarita.com
SANTA MARIA: Summer & the Vintage Renegades, classic rock band at Concerts in the Park 6-8 p.m. in Pioneer Park. Bring lawn chairs and blankets for seating. Location: 1150 W. Foster, Santa Maria, CA. Free, cityofsantamaria.org
SANTA ROSA: Sonoma County Fair August 7-16, 2026. World Championship Grape Stomp Aug.9, World's Ugliest Dog Aug.14, Horse Racing, Barrel Racing, Wine Country PRCA Rodeo Aug.8, Dirt Drags Aug.8, Truck & Tractor Pull Aug.9, Monster Trucks Aug.13-15, Destruction Derby Aug.16, and more. Location: 1350 Bennett Valley Rd. Sonoma, CA. $, sonomacountyfair.com
SEBASTOPOL: Gravenstein Apple Fair August 8-9, 2026 at Ragel Ranch Park. $20 approx., gravensteinapplefair.com
SUTTER CREEK: Historic Sutter Creek Ragtime Festival August 7-9, 2026. 4-5 locations throughout the town feature Saturday evening concert and a Sunday afternoon concert to end the festival. Line up: Richard Dowling, Frederick Hodges , Paul Orsi , Carl Sonny Leyland , Jeff Barnhart, Ivory & Gold, The California Veterans Saxophone Troop, John Beggs, Isaiah Burton, David Cavalari, Michael Chisholm, Elliott Adams, Julia Riley. Michael, Danny Coots, Eve Elliot, Dave Flores, Michael Flores, Kevin Gunia, John-Patrick Hutchinson, Vincent M. Johnson, Charlie Judkins & Miss Maybell (Lauren Sansaricq), Max Libertor, Don Neely, Christopher Palmese, Pacific Coast Ragtime Orchestra, The Pianophiends, Stevens Price, Anthony Sarginson , Squeek Steele , Jared Szabo , Lily Tao , Virginia Tichenor , Matt Tolentino , Tadao Tomokiyo , John Reed-Torres. $25-115, historicsuttercreekragtimefestival.com
TEHACHAPI: Chalk on the Walk August 8, 2026, annual street festival celebration art made with chalk. Held on the 2nd Saturday in August. Location: Downtown Tehachapi, $20 registration, galleryngifts.com | chalk art
UKIAH: Redwood Empire Fair August 6-9, 2026. Nightly Concerts, Contests - Watermelon Eating, Diaper Derby, Ag, Baking and Arts contests and competitions. Motorcycles and Monster Trucks, Mudd Boggs, Truck & Tractor Pulls; Boat Races. Location: 1055 N. State Street, Ukiah, CA. $, redwoodempirefair.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: Pretzel Logic, Steely Dan tribute band performs at Music Under the Stars concerts July-August at Los Olivas Adobe. Location: 4200 Olivas Park Dr., Ventura, CA. $tickets, cityofventura.ca.gov
WOODLAND: Tomato Fest August 8, 2026, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. at The Woodland Farmers Market Salsa tasting, salsa dancing and more! Location: 1st Street & Lincoln Ave. across from the Library, Woodland, CA. Free, facebook.com/ thewoodlandfarmersmarket
YUCCA VALLEY: Funk Station band, funk, soul 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
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