ARVIN: Arvin Wildflower Festival April 26-27, 2025 arvinchamberofcommerce.com
BAKERSFIELD: Annual Western Street Rod Nationals April 25-27, 2025. The 48th 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
BIG SUR: Big Sur Marathon Race Date is Sunday, April 27, 2025
BUENA PARK Knott's Berry Farm Boysenberry Festival March 28 - April 27, 2025 features the return of the annual celebration of the late Walter Knott's beloved Boysenberry.
CARLSBAD: The Flower Fields March 1-May 11, 2025. Location: 5704 Paseo del Norte, Carlsbad, CA. $26 approx., theflowerfields
CLAYTON: Clayton Art & Wine Festival with free Concerts April 26-27, 2025, 10 a.m. Downtown Clayton Main Street Clayton, CA Free admission, claytoncbca.org
CLEMENTS: Clements Buckaroos NCJRA Junior Stampede April 25-27, 2025. Clements, CA clementsbuckaroos.com | rodeos
CLOVIS: Clovis PRCA Rodeo April 23-27, 2025 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. Concerts: Apr.23 Tucker Wetmore; Apr.24 Dylan Scott; Apr.25 George Birge. Location: 748 Rodeo Dr., Clovis, CA. $28-46, clovisrodeo.com | rodeo
CUPERTINO: Cupertino Cherry Blossom Festival April 26-27, 2025, 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Annual festival honors the anniversary of Cupertino's sister relationship with Toyokawa, Japan. Memorial Park, across from De Anza College, Stevens Creek Blvd., Cupertino, CA. Free, cupertino.org
DALY CITY: Cow Palace Spring Carnival by Butler Amusements April 24-27, 2025. Hours Apr.24-25, 4-10p; Apr.26-27, 12-10p. Location: 2600 Geneva Ave., Daly City, CA. $, cowpalace.com | butleramusements.com/ events/68
DANA POINT: Redo Vintage & Makers' Market April 27, 2025, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. on Del Prado Avenue. Stroll and explore a curated collection of vintage and an authentic assortment of makers. Beer gardens, music, and fine food trucks will make it a day for all to enjoy. Location: 32932 Pacific Coast Highway, Dana Point, CA. Free, redomarket.com
DEL MAR: Del Mar Spring Home and Garden Show April 26-27, 2025 at Del Mar Fairgrounds. Location: O'Brien Hall, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd., Del Mar, CA. Free admission $ parking, springhomegardenshow.com | home shows
EL DORADO COUNTY: El Dorado Wine Passport Adventures April 26-27, 2025, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. at over 20 participating wineries. Annual touring and tasting event. $55-85, eldoradowines.org | wine
ENCINITAS: Spring Street Fair, April 26-27, 2025, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. along six blocks of scenic South Coast Highway 101. Since 1983 this fair has entertained guests with international food, rides, four live stages, and the craft brewery beer garden, arts, handmade crafts, antiques, and ethnic imports. kennedyfaires.com
ESCONDIDO: Spring Renaissance Faire with a Pirate Flair, April 26-27 & May 3-4, 2025, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. at Felicita County Park. Location: 742 Clarence Lane, Escondido, CA $27-up, oldetymeproductions.com
EUREKA: Sequoia Park Zoo Party for the Planet April 27, 2025, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sequoia Park Zoo 3414 W St. Eureka, CA 95503 $24.95 general admission, redwoodzoo.org
FOLSOM: Folsom Garden Tour April 26-27, 2025, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Presented by Folsom Garden Club, annual event features seven stunning gardens, each with its own unique style and personality, plus two bonus gardens. $25, 17 years & older, folsomgarden.org | flowers
FORTUNA: Sips for Soroptomist Tea & Fashion Show April 27, 2025, 1 p.m. at River Lodge Conference Center. Location: 1800 Riverwalk Drive, Fortuna, CA. $40 pre-purchase only, soroptimisteelrivervalley.org
HEALDSBURG: Passport to Dry Creek Valley April 25-27, 2025, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. at 40+ participating wineries throughout Dry Creek Valley. $95-175 for 2-Day Passport or a Sunday Only ticket, drycreekvalley.org | wine
HEMET: Ramona Pageant April 26 & 27, May 3 & 4, 2025 at Ramona Bowl. Location: 27400 Ramona Bowl Rd. Hemet, CA (951) 658-3111 $25-65, ramonabowl.com
HOLLYWOOD: Classic Film Festival April 24-27, 2025. Grand Illusions: Fantastic Worlds on Film is the 2025 theme for this iconic film fest. $, filmfestival.tcm.com | film
HUGHSON: Hughson 35th Annual Fruit and Nut Festival April 26-27, 2025 on Hughson Avenue, Hughson, CA. Sat. 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Includes Make Your Own Ice Cream, Beer Garden, Petting Zoo, Museum Open House, Truck Show and Car Show. hughsonchamber.org
INDIO: Stagecoach Country Music Festival April 25 - 27, 2025 at the Empire Polo Club. Lineup: Zach Bryan, Brothers Osborne, Lana del Rey, Tucker Wetmore, 49 Winchester, Dylan Scott, Whiskey Myers, Carly Pearce, Sierra Ferrell. $, stagecoachfestival.com
IRWINDALE: The Original Renaissance Pleasure Faire Saturdays and Sundays April 5-May 18, 2025, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. at Santa Fe Dam Recreation Area. Themed RENNCON Weekend April 26 & 27, 2025 draws inspiration from the sci-fi scene, anime, comics and fairy tales. General admission $40 + $12 parking, renfair.com
JACKSON: Days of 49 Wagon Train Downtown Jackson, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. on Main Street in Downtown Jackson. Pioneer, Native American and Western themed event fills the streets of Jackson for a day of celebration with vendors, foods, horses, wagons and more! Free, facebook.com/JacksonBCA
LA JOLLA: La Jolla Concours d'Elegance April 25-27, 2025 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 $75-up, LaJollaConcours.com | concours
LAKESIDE: Lakeside Rodeo April 24-27, 2025 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
LANCASTER: California Poppy Festival April 25-27, 2025 at Antelope Valley Fair & Event Center. Location: 2551 West Avenue H, Lancaster, CA. Cost: $10, $8 parking, poppyfestival.com
LOMITA: Tea With Friends April 27, 2025, 1-4 p.m. at Lomita Park inside the Marc Fosnaugh Gymnasium. Scones, appetizers, tea sandwiches (including vegetarian), fruit, selection of desserts, opportunity drawing baskets, prize for the Best Decorated Table and Hat Contest, sponsored by Lomita Railroad Museum Foundation. Location: 24428 Eshelman Avenue, Lomita, CA. Ticket: $46.13, lomita-rr.org
LONG BEACH: Holland Festival Celebrating Dutch King's Day April 27, 2025, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. at P.O.A. (Police Officers Association) Gemmrig Park. For one day, experience Dutch lifestyle with Dutch street foods like kroketten, bitterballen, patat friet, 'Hollandse haring,' and poffertjes. Enjoy a Dutch DJ, traditional games, a flea market, and photo ops against Dutch scenery. Don't miss the Heineken beer garden. Location: 7390 Carson Blvd., Long Beach CA. $10 general admission, dutchkingsday.com
LOS ANGELES: Pizza City Fest Los Angeles April 26-27, 2025 at LA Live. Southern California’s best pizza makers in one location, giving fans the unique opportunity to taste, see live demos, and attend panel discussions with culinary experts over two days. Location: 800 W. Olympic Blvd., Los Angeles, CA. $, lalive.com/ pizza-city-fest-laLOS ANGELES: Los Angeles Times Festival of Books April 26-27, 2025 on USC Campus. Free admission, upgrades available for seminars, lectures, etc., $ parking,
MORRO BAY: Morro Bay Kite Festival April 25-27, 2025 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 25-27, 2025, nosa.org
NORCO: Norco Horseweek April 25-May 4, 2025 at Ingalls Event Center Park. Includes a parade, extreme bullriding, extreme ranch rodeo, barrels, team sorting, obstacle course poker ride and youth day of fun on final Sunday. Location: 3737 Crestview, Norco, CA. $ Free to fee, norcohorseweek.com
OAKLAND: Montclair Village Art Walk April 26-27, 2025, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Mountain Ave. at La Salle. More than 50 artists show & sell their works against the scenic backdrop of Montclair Village and the Oakland Hills. Free, pacificfinearts.com
OJAI: Tennis Tournament April 23-27, 2025. 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
PALM DESERT: Glow in the Park Spring Lantern Festival March 20- April 27, 2025, 6:30-10 p.m. Dozens of illuminated lantern displays representing wild places from around the globe. Location: 47900 Portola Ave., Palm Desert, CA. $20-25, livingdesert.org
PARADISE: Gold Nugget Days, April 24-27, 2025. Town celebrates the discovery of a famous Magalia Gold Nugget.
PARLIER: Parlier Roundup April 24-27, 2025 at Earl Ruth Park. Location: 601 1st St. Parlier, CA 93648 Fresno County. Free admission, parlierroundup.com | lineup
PASKENTA: Paskenta Pioneer Day, April 27, 2025, 7 a.m. Breakfast at Simpson Finnell Park, 10 a.m. Parade and 11 a.m. Horse Show Events. Annual Paskenta Pioneer Day celebrates a proud Tehama County tradition. Events include Dummy Roping, Barrel Races, Boot Races, Pole Bending, Musical Chairs, Trail Horse and Key Hole and all age participation. Location: 13340 Round Valley, Road, Paskenta, CA. facebook.com/ traditioncontinues/
PASO ROBLES: Wine 4 Paws April 26-27, 2025 at over 80 participating wineries & olive oil companies. Humane Society fundraiser, $, wine4paws.com | woodshumanesociety.org | wine
REDDING: Kool April Nites Car Show April 18-27, 2025
REDONDO BEACH: Peninsula Symphony Concert - Mozart, Salieri and Hummel, April 27, 2025, 5 p.m. at Redondo Union High School. Mozart's Symphony No. 40; Salieri's La grotta di Trofonio Overture; and Hummel's Trumpet Concerto Featuring Marissa Benedict. Location: 631 Vincent St., Redondo Beach, CA. Free admission & parking, pensym.org
SACRAMENTO: Old Sacramento Spring Festival, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at Sacramento History Museum sycamore-shaded lawn. Dances around a 15-foot maypole, traditional country dances and live music plus living history demonstrations, arts & crafts stations, gold panning, face painting, lawn games, and more. Location: 101 I Street, Sacramento, CA. Free, sachistorymuseum.org
SACRAMENTO: Beer Week April 25-May 3, 2025. Dozens of beer events feature 125+ breweries, serving over 300 varieties of craft beer. sacramentobeerweek.com
SACRAMENTO: Reptile Show April 26-27, 2025, 10 a.m. at CalExpo. Largest reptile show in Northern California features more than 45 venomous species from around the world including King Cobras and Black Mambas. Location: 1600 Exposition Blvd., Sacramento, CA. $17 + $10 parking, calexpostatefair.com
SAN DIEGO: SDAFF Spring Showcase April 25-May 1, 2025. 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. . $110 all access pass, pacarts.org | film
SAN DIEGO: Mission Federal ArtWalk April 26-27, 2025 Little Italy's 17 blocks India Street San Diego, CA Free, artwalksandiego.org
SAN FRANCISCO: California Mille's Salute April 27-May 1, 2025. californiamille.com
SAN FRANCISCO: Festival of the Mandolins April 27, 2025, 12-5 p.m. Croatian American Cultural Center. Diverse mandolin performances. Location: 60 Onondaga Ave., San Francisco, CA. $20, croatianamericanweb.org | lineup
SAN LUIS OBISPO: SLO International Film Festival San Luis Obispo April 24-29, 2025. 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 25-28, 2025 + May 3-5, 2025 Actual dates. Santa Barbara, CA earlwarren.com
SANTA CLARITA: KHTS Home & Garden Show April 26-27, 2025, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday in Central Park. Location: 27150 Bouquet Canyon Rd,. Santa Clarita, CA. Free admission, santaclaritahomeandgardenshow.com | home shows
SANTA MARIA: Strawberry Festival April 25-27, 2025, 11 a.m. daily - exhibits close at 10 p.m. at Santa Maria Fairpark. Location: 937 S. Thornburg, Santa Maria, CA $, santamariafairpark.com
SANTA MARIA: Family Kite Festival April 27, 2025, 12-4 p.m. in Rotary Centennial Park. Location: 2625 S. College Drive. Free, smvdiscoverymuseum.org
SANTA ROSA: Gem Faire April 25-27, 2025 at Sonoma County Fairgrounds. Location: 1350 Bennett Valley Rd., Santa Rosa, CA. $7, gemfaire.com
SANTA YSABEL: Fort Cross Lilac Festival, weekends (Sat. & Sun) through May 11, 2025. 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.com
SEBASTOPOL: Apple Blossom Festival April 26-27, 2025. Includes the Apple Blossom Parade on Saturday.
SIERRA MADRE: Jazz and Tap Spectacular April 27, 2025, 7:30 p.m. at Sierra Madre Playhouse. Del Atkins and his sextet bring the rich history of jazz to life with tap dancer Chester Whitmore adding rhythmic depth and excitement. Location: 87 West Sierra Madre Boulevard, Sierra Madre, CA 91024. Tickets $12-35, sierramadreplayhouse.org or (626) 355-4318
SOUTH EL MONTE: Spring Fair April 11-May 4, 2025. Annual largest Latin event in Los Angeles. Open Thur-Sun. 12 acres of Live Entertainment, Carnival Games (wrist bands available for purchase), Exhibits, Large Food Court. Location: Whittier Narrows Recreation Area, 60 Freeway & Rosemead Blvd, South El Monte, CA. $5 admission, lapradaevents.com
SPRINGVILLE: Springville Rodeo April 25-27, 2025 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 25-27, 2025 Central Valley of California and put on by the Central Valley Woodies Club. valleywoodies.com | woodies
WALNUT CREEK: Crystal Fair April 26-27, 2025 at Civic Park Community Center 1375 Civic Drive, Walnut Creek, CA. $, crystalfair.com
WESTLAKE VILLAGE: Conejo Valley Home & Remodeling Show April 25-27, 2025
at Hyatt Regency Westlake. Location:
880 S. Westlake Blvd.,
Westlake Village, CA.
Free admission + free parking, homeshowconsultants.com |
home shows
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