California Events
Asparagus Festival in Stockton, CA
Friday, April 24, 2026
ALISO VIEJO: Arbor Day April 24, 2026, 4 p.m. at Canyon View Park.Help plant 18 trees - Pepper, Jacaranda, and Oak trees along with Scout troops and school organizations. Location: 22144 Canyon Vistas, Aliso Viejo, CA. Free, RSVP with Brianna Murray at (949) 243-7750 or bmurray@avca.net.
BAKERSFIELD: Annual Western Street Rod Nationals April 24-26, 2026 at Kern County Fairgrounds. 1,800 vehicles! Location: Main Gate 1142 South "P" Street Bakersfield CA. $, kerncountyfair.com
BISHOP: Foodie Fiesta April 24, 2026, 12-9 p.m. at Holland Park. cityofbishop.ca.gov
BOONVILLE: The Beer Scouts, 5-7 p.m. at Anderson Valley Brewing Company Concerts. Location: 17700 CA-253, Boonville, CA. Free, avbc.com
CAMARILLO: Camarillo Old Town Car Cruise, 4-7 p.m. on Ventura Blvd. Participate with your classic or collector car, or come admire the beauties every 4th Friday during the months of March through October. Vendors, Face Painting, and over 200 Classic Cars at this FREE event! Location: Studio Channel Islands Art Center, 2222 Ventura Blvd, Camarillo, CA. Free, camarillomerchant.org | Additional dates: May 22, June 26, July 24, August 28, September 25 & October 23, 2026.
CLOVIS: Clovis PRCA Rodeo April 22-26, 2026 at Clovis Rodeo Grounds. 50,000 fans, 550 cowboys,70 cowgirls, 746 animal athletes, 50 mutton busters, 8500 pounds of tri-tip and 700 volunteers make it one of the most popular events in Fresno County! Saturday party included with tickets on Saturday. Location: 748 Rodeo Dr., Clovis, CA. $28-46, clovisrodeo.com | rodeo
DANA POINT: California Wine Festival, April 24-25, 2026, 12-4 p.m. with 12 p.m. VIP Early Entry at Sea Terrace Community Park. Location: Pacific Coast Highway & Niguel Road, Dana Point, CA. $, californiawinefestival.com additional: Carlsbad May 29-30, 2026 | wine
ESCONDIDO: Carlos y Charlos, traditional polkas, waltzes and classic norteño , Music in the Plaza concert series, 7-9 p.m. at California Center for the Arts, Lyric Courtyard. Location: 340 N. Escondido Blvd., Escondido, CA. Free RSVP admission or $20 VIP tickets, artcenter.org
FORT BRAGG: Rhododendron Walks March 20-April 24, 2026 Fridays in March and April, 1-3 p.m. at Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens. Location: 18220 North Highway 1, Fort Bragg, CA. $20, gardenbythesea.org
HEALDSBURG: Passport to Dry Creek Valley April 24-26, 2026, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. at 50+ participating wineries throughout Dry Creek Valley. $130-202, drycreekvalley.org | wine
INDIO: Stagecoach Country Music Festival April 24 - 26, 2026 at the Empire Polo Club. Lineup: Hootie & The Blowfish, Billy Bob Thornton & The Boxmasters, Brooks & Dunn, Counting Crows, Lainey Wilson, Pitbull, Wynonna Judd, Cody Johnson, Lyle Lovett, Post Malone, and... $, stagecoachfestival.com
JACKSON: Days of 49 Wagon Train April 22-26, 2026 from Plymouth to Downtown Jackson. Pioneer, Native American and Western themed events! Free, facebook.com/JacksonBCA
LA JOLLA: La Jolla Concours d'Elegance April 24-26, 2026 at La Jolla Cove at Ellen Browning Scripps Park. The weekend of cocktail parties and VIP events have ticket options with prices that vary according to events. Location: 1133 Coast Blvd. La Jolla (San Diego), CA 92037 $, LaJollaConcours.com | concours
LAKESIDE: Lakeside Rodeo April 23-26, 2026 at Lakeside Rodeo Arena and Facility. More than 50 year tradition in San Diego area. Location: 12584 Mapleview Street, Lakeside, CA Tickets $, lakesiderodeo.com | rodeo
LOS ANGELES: Los Angeles County Yarn Crawl April 23-26, 2026. 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
MORRO BAY: Morro Bay Kite Festival April 24-26, 2026 at Morro Rock Beach. Location: 200 Coleman Drive, Morro Bay, CA. Free admission, free parking, morrobaykitefestival.com
NEWPORT BEACH: Newport to Ensenada Boat Race April 24, 2026. Sailors begin the day heading to Ensenada, Mexico in an amazing race visible from the hill tops and harbors of Newport Beach / Corona del Mar. Spectators bring their picnic baskets, beach chairs and good spirits to watch the excitement. nosa.org
NORCO: Norco Horseweek April 17-26, 2026 at Ingalls Event Center Park. Includes a parade, extreme bullriding, extreme ranch rodeo, barrels, team sorting and obstacle course. Location: 3737 Crestview, Norco, CA. $ Free to fee, norcohorseweek.com
OJAI: Tennis Tournament April 22-26, 2026. Tournament features the Big Ten Tournament, as well as an Open money event. The Ojai is played on over 100 courts at nearly 20 locations throughout western Ventura Count with tournament headquarters in Libbey Park in the center of Ojai. $5-65, theojai.net
ONTARIO: Silent Disco April 24, 2026, 5-9 p.m. at Ontario Town Square Jack Mercer Bandstand. EDM House, 80s, 90s, hip hop, R&B and Reggaeton. Location: 224 N. Euclid Avenue, Ontario, CA, $5 must register to reserve headset, (909) 395-2020 ontarioca.gov
PALO ALTO: Gamble Garden Spring Garden Tour April 24-25, 2026, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tour five private gardens. Come to Gamble House for shopping at the Marketplace. $ gamblegarden.org | garden tours
PARLIER: Parlier Roundup April 23-26, 2026 at Earl Ruth Park. Parade "Cowboy Hats & Boots" is April 25, 11 a.m. Location: 601 1st St. Parlier, CA 93648 Fresno County. Free admission, parlierroundup.com
PERRIS: Spring Break Night Market 4th Fridays, 5-10 p.m. in Downtown Perris. Food Vendors & Food Trucks, Art Vendors & Creative Makers, Retail Boutiques & Fashion Brands and Live Entertainment. Location: 223 South D Street, Perris CA. Free, 909openmarket.com
POINT REYES STATION: Point Reyes National Seashore Birding & Nature Festival April 24-26, 2026. Pre-register for 40+ field events and workshops celebrating spring bird and wildlife migrations along the Pacific Flyway in Marin and Sonoma counties. pointreyesbirdingfestival.org | birds
SACRAMENTO: Beer Week April 24-May 3, 2026. Dozens of beer events feature 125+ breweries, serving over 300 varieties of craft beer. sacramentobeerweek.com
SAN DIEGO: SDAFF Spring Showcase April 24-26, 2026. Pac Arts presents a week-long presentation of Asian cinema to whet your appetite for box office hits, independent gems, documentary portraits, and other special presentations. $, pacarts.org | film
SAN LUIS OBISPO: SLO International Film Festival San Luis Obispo April 23-28, 2026. Festival Headquarters 1003 Osos Street. MovieMaker Magazine's Top 50 Festivals Worth the Entry Fee. $, slofilmfest.org | film
SANTA BARBARA: Santa Barbara Fair & Expo "80s Flashback" April 24-27 & May 2-4, 2026 at Earl Warren Showgrounds, 3400 Calle Real, Santa Barbara, CA. earlwarren.com
SANTA CRUZ: Santa Cruz Dance Week April 16-24, 2026. Dancing in the Streets, Dancing in Unlikely Places, Open Classes and more. scdanceweek.com
SANTA MARIA: Strawberry Festival April 24-26, 2026, 11 a.m. daily - exhibits close at 10 p.m. at Santa Maria Fairpark. Location: 937 S. Thornburg, Santa Maria, CA $, santamariafairpark.com
SANTA ROSA: Gem Faire April 24-26, 2026 at Sonoma County Fairgrounds. Location: 1350 Bennett Valley Rd., Santa Rosa, CA. $7, gemfaire.com
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE - STATELINE, NV: Tahoe Tattoo Show April 24-26, 2026 at Harrah's Casino Lake Tahoe. Organized by the same team behind the renowned Evian Tattoo Show in the French Alps. 160 tattoo artists, tahoe.tattoo | tattoos
SPRINGVILLE: Springville Sierra Rodeo April 24-26, 2026 P.R.C.A. Rodeo in the foothills of the Sierra-Nevada mountains. Entertainment, food, and thrills of spills in world class rodeo action. $, springvillerodeo.org | prorodeo.com | rodeo
STOCKTON:
San Joaquin Asparagus Festival April
24-26, 2026
at San Joaquin County Fairgrounds,
1658 S. Airport Way
Stockton, CA 95202 $15-18, $10 parking, sanjoaquinasparagusfestival.net
TEMECULA: Food & Wine Pairing Festival and Blessing of the Vines April 24, 2026, 6:30 p.m. at South Coast Winery Resort & Spa. Enjoy an assortment of food, wine & dessert pairings and live music from Anyones Guess. $135, southcoastwinery.com
VISALIA: Woodies in the Valley April 24-26, 2026 Central Valley of California and put on by the Central Valley Woodies Club. valleywoodies.com | woodies
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