California Events
April 23, 2024
PALM DESERT: Glow in the Park March 16-April 28, 2024, 6:30-10 p.m. at The Living Desert Zoo. Hundreds o illuminated lanterns showcase the wonders of wildlife from across the globe. $, livingdesert.org
SAN FRANCISCO: California Mille's Salute April 21-25, 2024
Past events
ARVIN: Arvin Wildflower Festival April 22-23, 2023 arvinchamberofcommerce.com
BERKELEY: Larry & Joe, Dry Branch Fire Squad and Sister Sadie, concert at Berkeley Bluegrass Festival April 21-23, 2023, 7 p.m. nightly at Freight & Salvage. Location: 2020 Addison Street Berkeley, CA 94704. $50-125, thefreight.org
BEVERLY HILLS: Beverly Hills Film Festival April 19-23, 2023 TCL Chinese 6 Theatres beverlyhillsfilmfestival.com | film
BODEGA BAY: Bodega Bay Fisherman Festival April 22-23, 2023 at Westside Regional Park. 50 years of looking for a hooking through Sustainable Fishing. Local fisherman celebrated (since 1973) with a blessing of the fleet, craft booths, live music, good food, entertainment and more. Location: 2400 Westshore Road, Bodega Bay, CA, 94923. $18-20, bbfishfest.org
CAMBRIA: California Sculptors Symposium April 16-23, 2023. Instructors, workshops. californiasculptorssymposium.org
CARLSBAD: The Flower Fields theflowerfields.com
CARMEL BY THE SEA: Wildflower Show April 22-23, 2023, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. at Carmel Woman’s Club, chapters.cnps.org/montereybay/
CLAREMONT: Heart of the Foothills Open Street Car-Free event in the cities of Claremont, Pomona, La Verne, and San Dimas, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Streets in the Claremont Village, including First Street from Indian Hill to College Avenue and Arrow Highway from Towne Avenue to College Avenue partially closed to vehicle traffic. Route runs Bonita (San Dimas & LaVerne), Fulton in Pomona and Arrow in Claremont, CA. Free, 626goldenstreets.com
COSTA MESA: OC Wine Fest April 22-23, 2023 at The Hangar at OC Fair & Event Center. Location: 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, CA. $60-100, orangecountywinefest.com
DALY CITY: Cow Palace Festival - Playing the Palace April 22-23, 2023, 7-11 p.m. Tribute concerts to bands Beach Boys, CCR, The Beatles and Neil Diamond. $, cowpalace.com
EL DORADO: El Dorado Wine Passport to the Great Out There, April 22-23, 2023. Annual touring and tasting event showcases the award winning wines and unique and charming tasting rooms at foothill vineyards with their stunning views. Your Passport includes commemorative wine glass and access to over 20 participating wineries. $45-75, eldoradowines.org
FALLBROOK: Avocado Festival, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. on Alvarado between Main & Vine, Fallbrook, CA
FOLSOM: Spring Craft Fair, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. in Historic Downtown Folosm on Sutter Street, Folsom, Ca. Free, historicfolsom.org
FORT CROSS: Lilac Festival, weekends (Sat. & Sun) through April 23, 2023. Festival package includes Hayride, Folk Dancing, Jug Band Show, Petting Zoo, Reptile Show, Candle Dipping, Painting Craft, Old Time Games and Lilac Maze. Location: 4425 Hwy 78, Santa Ysabel, CA 92070. $20-25 festival packages, fortcross.comGRASS VALLEY: The Union Home, Garden & Lifestyle Show April 22-23, 2023 at Nevada County Fairgrounds. Home decor, landscaping materials, flooring, decking, solar panels, furnishings, art, spas and more. Location: 11228 McCourtney Road Grass Valley, CA. Free admission, nevadacountyfair.com
HALF MOON BAY: Coastal Wildflower Day & Earth Day, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Half Moon State Beach - Francis State Beach, coastsidestateparks.org/cwd
HAWAIIAN GARDENS: Hawaiian Gardens Carnival April 21-23, 2023 at Furgeson School. Enjoy live music, food, games, and carnival rides. Hours: Friday 5-10 p.m. Saturday 2-10 p.m. Sunday 2-10 p.m. Location: 22215 Elaine Ave., Hawaiian Gardens, CA 90716. Carnival Tickets $25-35, hgcity.org
HEMET: Ramona Pageant April 22-May 7, 2023 at Ramona Bowl. Location: 27400 Ramona Bowl Rd. Hemet, CA (951) 658-3111 $25-65, ramonabowl.com
HOLLYWOOD: Hollywood Comedy Shorts April 21-23, 2023
TCL Chinese 6 Theatre
hollywoodcomedyshortsfilmfest.com
INDIO: Coachella Music Festival April 14-16, 2022 and April 21-22, 2023 Empire Polo Club 81-800 Avenue 51 Indio, CA coachella.com
IRWINDALE: The Original Renaissance Pleasure Faire April 8-May 21, 2023. Saturdays & Sundays 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Location: Santa Fe Dam Recreation Area, 15501 E. Arrow Highway, Irwindale, CA. renfair.com
LA JOLLA: La Jolla Concours d'Elegance April 21-23, 2023 at Scripps Park. Annual car show at La Jolla Cove presented by La Jolla Historical features over 150 automobiles judged in 30 specialty car classes. Cars on the Saturday Motor Tour, Concours specialty classes and special awards. Tickets start at around $75, LaJollaConcours.com | concours
LANCASTER: California Poppy Festival April 21-23, 2023 at Antelope Valley Fair & Event Center. Location: 2551 West Avenue H, Lancaster, CA. Cost: $8-13, poppyfestival.com
LEMOORE: Lemoore Days April 21-23, 2023, 5-9 p.m. at Lemoore Sports Complex. Food, rides and games. Location: 500 North 19th Avenue, Lemoore, CA. gkcchamber.org
LONG BEACH: Congressional Cup April 18-22, 2023. Spectators free, Belmont Pier viewing. thecongressionalcup.com
LOS ANGELES: Los Angeles County Yarn Crawl April 20-23, 2023. Welcoming new crafters and seasoned veterans to browse yarn shops and exploring the fiber arts all while creating friendships, inspiring creativity, projects, and memories. Location: 15 yarn shops throughout L.A., layarncrawl.org
NEVADA CITY: Earth Fest Street Fair, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Celebration in downtown Nevada City is free to attend, nevadacitychamber.com
PLYMOUTH: Amador Spring Fling Festival April 22-23, 2023 at Amador Flower Farm, 22001 Shenandoah School Road amadorflowerfarm.com
POMONA: Heart of the Foothills Open Streets Ceremony, 8:15-8:45 a.m. at Palomares Park, 499 E Arrow Hwy., Pomona 91767. Map: 626goldenstreets.com
RED BLUFF: Red Bluff Round-Up April 21-23, 2023 at Tehama District Fairgrounds. Largest 3 day rodeo in the country with over 750 contestants that compete for over $375,000 in prize money. With over 101 years of tradition and a little bit of something for everyone, you don't want to miss live entertainment. Friday Night is Family Night with Rodeo Action 7 p.m. Saturday Rodeo 2:30 p.m. Sunday Tough Enough To Wear Pink and Rodeo Action starts 1:30 p.m. $30 concert with Jackson Dean on Apr.22. Location: 650 Antelope Blvd., Red Bluff, CA 96080. $Tickets, redbluffroundup.com | rodeo
SACRAMENTO: Beer Week April 22-30, 2023. Dozens of beer events feature 125+ breweries, serving over 300 varieties of craft beer. sacramentobeerweek.com
SAN BERNARDINO: National Orange Show Citrus Fair Festival April 19-23, 2023. Sign up for photography, baking and fine arts contests, among other activities the public enjoys at this annual event and tradition. Location: 689 South E Street San Bernardino, CA 92408. Free-$7, nationalorangeshow.com
SAN DIEGO: Tequila and Tacos Music Festival April 22-23, 2023. Hours Saturday 1-9 p.m.; Sunday 12-6 p.m. $30 general admission - up, tequilaandtacomusicfestival.com | tacos
SAN DIEGO: SDAFF Spring Showcase April 20-27, 2023. Pac Arts presents the, a week-long mini-festival to whet your appetite for box office hits, independent gems, documentary portraits, and other special presentations. pacarts.org
SAN FRANCISCO: San Francisco: California Mille's Salute April 23-27, 2023. californiamille.com
SAN FRANCISCO: Festival of the Mandolins, 12-5 p.m. Croatian American Cultural Center. $20, croatianamericanweb.org | music
SANTA CLARITA: Cowboy Festival April 22-23, 2023, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. in Old Town of Newhall. Over 20 performances of live music, western swing dancing, vintage vendors and western festivities.
SANTA CRUZ: Santa Cruz Dance Week April 20-28, 2023. Dancing in the Streets, Dancing in Unlikely Places, Open Classes and more. scdanceweek.com
SEASIDE: Earth Day Celebration on City Hall Lawn, 1-4 p.m. Music, booths, vendors and Trashion (Fashion) Show, 1:30-2:30 p.m. Fashion designs must be made of 90% recycled or re-purposed materials. Model it with your favorite music. Location: 440 Harcourt Avenue, Seaside, CA. Free, sustainablemontereycounty.org
SOUTH EL MONTE: Spring Fair April 7-23, 2023. Annual largest Latin Event in Los Angeles. Open Wed-Sun, including Easter. Live Entertainment, Carnival Games (wrist bands available for purchase). Exhibits, Large Food Court. Hours Thursday 5-10 p.m.; Friday 5-11 p.m.; Saturday 2-11 p.m.; Sunday 2-10 p.m. Free Parking. Location: Whitier Narrows Recreation Area, So El Monte, 60 Freeway & Rosemead Blvd, South El Monte, CA. $5 admission - pay cash at gate, lapradaevents.com
TEMECULA: Food & Wine Pairing Festival and Blessing of the Vines, 5-8 p.m. at South Coast Winery Resort & Spa. Enjoy an assortment of food, wine & dessert pairings $110, southcoastwinery.com | wine
VALLEY CENTER: Heartbeat Classics Car Show, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Pre 1976. This year also include the Big Rig Tractors, no trailers. Location: Bates Nut Farm, 15954 Woods Valley Rd., Valley Center, CA. theheartbeatclassics.com
VENTURA: Skull and Roses April 19-23, 2023 at Ventura County Fairgrounds. Grateful Dead themed music festival. $120-up, skullandroses.com | music
WALNUT CREEK: Crystal Fair April 22-23, 2023, 10 a.m. at Civic Park Community Center. Location: 1375 Civic Drive, Walnut Creek, CA. $14, crystalfair.com
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