California Events
Friday, April 26, 2024
AMADOR COUNTY: Days of 49 Wagon Train April 24-28, 2024. The colorful Kit Carson Mountain Men Days of 49 Wagon Train re-enactment through the Gold Country features an authentic wagon train of 16 horse-drawn covered wagons starting in Plymouth, and then on through Drytown, Amador City, Sutter Creek and Jackson with stops along the way in each town. Most evenings feature a Circle the Wagons event where the public can come see the wagons up close, experience Cowboy BBQs, listen to live music and dance. Free to see, visitamador.com
AUBURN: Gold Country Pro Rodeo April 26-28, 2024 at Gold Country Fairgrounds McCann Stadium Auburn, CA $40-55, goldcountryprorodeo.com | rodeo
BAKERSFIELD: Annual Western Street Rod Nationals April 26-28, 2024. The 47th Annual event is present by the National Street Rod Association, and held at Kern County Fairgrounds. Location: 1142 South "P" Street Bakersfield CA, 93307. $, nsra-usa.com
BEVERLY HILLS: Sierra Canyon Film Festival April 26, 2024, 7:30 p.m. United Talent Agency (UTA) in Beverly Hills, CA. Sierra Canyon Film Festival showcases and promotes student filmmakers from around the world. $, sierracanyonschool.org | film
CLOVIS: Clovis PRCA Rodeo April 24-28, 2024 at Clovis Rodeo Grounds. Includes Nate Smith Concert. Location: 748 Rodeo Dr., Clovis, CA. $, clovisrodeo.com | rodeo
FORT BRAGG: Rhododendron Walks each Friday from March 8 to April 26, 2024, 1-3 p.m. at Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens. Location: 18220 North Highway 1, Fort Bragg, CA. $20, gardenbythesea.org
FULLERTON: Evil Dead The Musical April 5-May 18, 2024, Fridays-Sundays at The Maverick Theater. There's a cabin in the woods where five college students accidentally unleash an evil force that turns them into demons in a fun, entertaining musical for ages 21+. Location: 110 E. Walnut, Fullerton, CA. $20-55, mavericktheater.com or (714) 526-7070.
HANFORD: Taste of the Valley at Civic Center Park, 6 p.m. Location: 401 N. Irwin St., Hanford, CA. $52, facebook.com/ hanford.chamber1
LAKESIDE RODEO: April 25-28, 2024 More than 50 year tradition in San Diego area. Location: 12584 Mapleview Street, Lakeside, CA Tickets $, lakesiderodeo.com | rodeo
LONG BEACH: Congressional Cup April 24-28, 2024. Spectators free, Belmont Pier viewing. thecongressionalcup.com
MORRO BAY: Kite Festival April 26-28, 2024. kites
NEWPORT BEACH Newport to Ensenada Boat Race April 26-28, 2024, nosa.org
OJAI: Tennis Tournament April 24-28, 2024. Tournament features the Pac-12 Men's and Women's Championships, 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
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
PALO ALTO: Gamble Garden Spring Tour April 26-27, 2024, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Palo Alto Spring Tour includes five private gardens. Before or after your tour, visit Gamble Garden for the Marketplace and Over The Garden Fence. Gamble Garden activities and events are free. Location: 1431 Waverley Street Palo Alto, CA. Tour tickets: $45-55, gamblegarden.org | flowers
PARLIER: Parlier Roundup April 26-28, 2024 at Earl Ruth Park. Location: 601 1st St. Parlier, CA 93648 Fresno County . Free admission, parlierroundup.com | lineup
POMONA: Ohlone Big Time Gathering and Pow Wow April 26-28, 2024 at Tony Cerda Park. Location: 400 W. Grand Ave., Pomona, CA. costanoanrumsen.org | pow wows
REDDING: Kool April Nites Car Show April 24-28, 2024
ROLLING HILLS ESTATES: Universe Multicultural Film April 26-28, 2024 at venues in Rolling Hills Estates, Rancho Palos Verdes and Palos Verdes Estates. 100+ films from 30+ countries. $, umfilms.org | film
SACRAMENTO: Beer Week April 26-May 5, 2024. Dozens of beer events feature 125+ breweries, serving over 300 varieties of craft beer. sacramentobeerweek.com
SAN LUIS OBISPO: SLO International Film Festival San Luis Obispo April 25-30, 2024. Festival Headquarters 1003 Osos Street. MovieMaker Magazine's Top 50 Festivals Worth the Entry Fee. $, slofilmfest.org | film
SANTA BARBARA: Santa Barbara County Fair at Earl Warren Showgrounds April 25-May 5, 2024 Actual dates April 25-28, 2024 & May 3-5, 2024 Santa Barbara, CA earlwarren.com
SANTA MARIA: Santa Maria Valley Strawberry Festival April 26-28, 2024. Location: 937 South Thornburg Street, Santa Maria, Calif. santamariafairpark.com
SONOMA: Sonoma Valley Authors Festival April 26-28, 2024 at Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn. Location: 100 Boyes Blvd., Sonoma, CA. Free to $1250-2750, svauthorsfest.org
SPRINGVILLE: Springville Rodeo April 26-28, 2024 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
VISALIA: Woodies in the Valley April 26-28, 2024 Central Valley of California and put on by the Central Valley Woodies Club. morning Goodbye Breakfast Friday Night A&W Gathering Friday Night Music "Jam" Saturday 'Show 'n Shine' Saturday Cruise to Woodlake Sunday Breakfast valleywoodies.com | woodies
Events are not guaranteed. It is your responsibility to confirm before going.