California Events
Saturday, April 27, 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
AZUSA: OneLegacy Donate Life Run/Walk, 8:30 a.m. at Azusa Pacific University. 5K run and healthy 5K/1K walk, followed by a Family Festival with food vendors, live entertainment, special activities for children and a raffle drawing benefiting the OneLegacy Foundation. Location: 701 E Foothill Blvd, Azusa, CA. $, onelegacyrunwalk.org
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
BERKELEY: Berkeley Bay Festival 11 a.m.-4 p.m. at Shorebird Park, Berkeley Marina. Music, performers, food, hands-on activities, free boat rides, 30+ conservation organizations are set up for you to explore at this free admission celebration. Music and entertainment includes Purple Fox and the Heebie Jeebies, West Grand Brass Band, Pan Extasy Caribbean Steel Drum and Reggae and Prescott Circus Theatre. Food vendors Curbside Kitchen, Royal Egyptian, Brown Cap Organic Soft Serve, Southern Jazz Kitchen, and Roaming Bean Coffee for tasty treats. Location: 160 University Ave, Berkeley, CA 94710. Free, berkeleyca.gov
BUENA PARK Knott's Berry Farm Boysenberry Festival March 8-April 7, 2024 daily + April 13, 14, 20, 21, 27 & 28, 2024 is annual celebration of the late Walter Knott's beloved Boysenberry.
CARLSBAD: The Flower Fields theflowerfields.com
CARSON: Black Writers On Tour April 27, 2024, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Carson Community Center 801 E. Carson Street Carson, California 90746 Free admission & parking, blackwritersontour.com
CERRITOS: Cerritos Spring Fling Concert in the Park April 27, 2024, 4-8:30 p.m. with headliner Bruno & the Hooligans 7-8:30 p.m. at Cerritos Sports Complex Free, cerritos.us
CHINO: Corn Feed Run Car Show & Cruise, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. at Chino Civic Center. Activities, Vendors, Open Header Contest, 13-block cruise route and fun presented by Chino Kiwanis. Location: 13220 Central Avenue, Chino, CA. cityofchino.org
CLAYTON: Clayton Art & Wine Festival with free Concerts April 27-28, 2024, 12 p.m. Downtown Clayton Main Street Clayton, CA Free admission, claytoncbca.org
CLEMENTS: Clements Buckaroos Junior Stampede April 27-28, 2024 Clements, CA clementsbuckaroos.com | rodeos
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
CUPERTINO: Cupertino Cherry Blossom Festival April 27-28, 2024, 10 a.m. - 5 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. Call: (408) 940-5227. cupertino.org
DEL MAR: Del Mar Spring Home and Garden Show April 27-28, 2024 Del Mar Fairgrounds 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd. Del Mar, CA Free admission, springhomegardenshow.com | home shows
DOMINGUEZ HILLS: Dymally International Jazz & Arts Festival April 27, 2024, 1-9 p.m. at Dignity Health Sports Park Carson, CA $60-80, csudh.edu | lineup
ELK GROVE: Elk Grove Brewfest 2-6 p.m. at Elk Grove Park. $, elkgrovebrewfest.com
ENCINITAS: Spring Street Fair, April 27-28, 2024, 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 20-21, 27-28 & May 4-5, 2024, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Felicita County Park 742 Clarence Lane, Escondido, CA $, oldetymeproductions.com | ren faires
FOLSOM: Folsom Garden Tour April 27-28, 2024, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Presented by Folsom Garden Club, 22nd annual event features seven stunning gardens, each with its own unique style and personality, plus two bonus gardens. $20, 17 years & older, folsomgarden.org (916) 205-3720 | flowers
FOLSOM: Bears and Bites at the Folsom City Zoo Sanctuary. An evening of local tastings, samples, and sips benefiting the Friends of the Folsom Zoo Sanctuary, folsomzoofriends.org
FRESNO: Tower Porch Fest, April 27, 2024, 12-8 p.m. in Tower District is produced by Creative Fresno and the Tower Porchfest Organizing Committee. Free to see, towerporchfest.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.
HOLLYWOOD: Forever Summer Concert Season - deadmau5 + Meute April 27, 2024, 7 p.m. at Hollywood Bowl. Location: 2301 N Highland Ave., Los Angeles, CA. $, hollywoodbowl.com +
HUGHSON: Hughson 34th Annual Fruit and Nut Festival April 27-28, 2024 on Hughson Avenue, Hughson, CA. Sat. 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Includes Truck Show Apr.27, 2024, 9 a.m. and Car Show Apr. 28, 2024, 9 a.m. hughsonchamber.org
JACKSON: Celebrate Our Children Festival April 27, 2024, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Argonaut High School Jackson, CA Free, facebook.com/JacksonBCA
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
LA VERNE: A Sip of La Verne Wine Walk, April 27, 2024 5-8:30 p.m. Wander the Old Town, listed to bands performing live music and visit merchants offering sips of wine and food samples in this annual, sell-out event. Location: D and 3rd Streets just south of Bonita Ave., La Verne, CA $65, oldtownlaverne.org | wine
LODI: Lodi Beer Fest & State BBQ Championship April 27, 2024, 1-5 p.m. at Lodi Grape Festival Grounds Ole Mettler Grape Pavilion 413 E. Lockeford Street Lodi, CA 95240 $40-50, grapefestival.com | beer
LONG BEACH: Congressional Cup April 24-28, 2024. Spectators free, Belmont Pier viewing. thecongressionalcup.com
LONG BEACH: Cherry Blossom Festival April 27-28, 2024, 12 - 6 p.m. Japanese-inspired treasures, artisanal delights and unique finds from local vendors. Entertainment includes special character meet and greets, cultural performances and treats. Cosplay costume contest free admission with prizes. Location: 6400 Pacific Coast Highway, Long Beach, CA. Free, 2ndandpch.com
MODESTO: Taco Fest 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Downtown. Chihuahua Races Taking over I Street between 11th & 12th St and 11th Street between H & I Street. Chihuahua Races, Los Tres de Modesto band performs and Luchadore Wrestling. $15 pre, under age 14 & 65+ free, modestotacofest.com
MONTEREY PARK: Cherry Blossom Festival April 27-28, 2024 at Barnes Park. Traditional Japanese dancing, taiko drums, martial arts, Mochi and Manju Demo, tea ceremony, hand-made crafts and food with an Asian flair, plus games & crafts for children and numerous cultural displays. Entry to the festival is Free, montereypark.ca.gov
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
PACIFICA: Blues and Brews April 27, 2024, 1-5 p.m. Blues and Brews is an afternoon of music, food and brews with proceeds benefiting local Bike Park. Location: Palmetto between Montecito Ave & Hilton Way Pacifica, CA 94044 facebook.com/ events/ 1617870828954646
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
RIVERSIDE: Tamale Festival April 27, 2024 at White Park. Location: 3885 Market Street, Riverside, CA 92501 rivtamalefest.com
RIVERSIDE: Riverside Community Flower Show & Garden Tours April 27-28, 2024, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. at Elks Lodge, 6166 Brockton Ave., Riverside, CA. $10 for garden tour, show is free, riversideflowershow.com
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: Sacramento Grilled Cheese Festival April 27-28, 2024 at Southside Park. In honor of one of the world's greatest comfort foods, grilled cheese, Sacramento's festival has invited vendors and asked them to showcase their talents with both standard and non-traditional grilled cheese recipes. Southside Park T & 8th Sacramento, California $10-up, sacgrilledcheese.com
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 DIEGO: Mission Federal ArtWalk April 27-28, 2024 in Little Italy along India Street Downtown San Diego. Mission Fed ArtWalk includes more than 250 visual artists, four music stages, interactive art for families, food and fun. Free, artwalksandiego.org
SAN DIEGO: Adams Avenue Unplugged April 27, 2024, 12-10 p.m. on Adams Avenue. 20 stages and 70 live musical performances. San Diego, CA Free, adamsavenuebusiness.com | lineup
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 CLARITA: KHTS Home & Garden Show April 27-28, 2024, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday KHTS Home & Garden Show Free admission. Location: Central Park, Santa Clarita, CA. Free, santaclaritahomeandgardenshow.com | home shows
SANTA MARIA: Santa Maria Valley Strawberry Festival April 26-28, 2024. Location: 937 South Thornburg Street, Santa Maria, Calif. santamariafairpark.com
SANTA ROSA: Sonoma County Home & Garden
Show April 27-28, 2024,
Sonoma County Fairgrounds, Santa Rosa, CA
sonomacountyhomeshows.com
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SEAL BEACH: Seal Beach Car Show April 27, 2024
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
SOUTH PASADENA: The Eclectic, South Pasadena's Eclectic Music Festival April 27, 2024 Free community music and art festival with concerts, art venues, food and beverages available all over town. theeclectic.rocks
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
SUSANVILLE: Chili Cookoff 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at Lassen County Fairgrounds. Timeless band performs, cornhole tournament and more - part of the Spring Show presented by the Chamber of Commerce. Free admission, $10 tasting kit, lassencountychamber.org
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
WOODLAND HILLS: Party at the Market 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Sounds of the
Utopia Tribe DJ collectivem free snacks and handmade cocktails for a
fee ($10/ea). Location: Califa St. Street Closure. 5800 Topanga Canyon Blvd. Woodland Hills, CA 91367
Free, ourstoryis.com/ at-the-market-market-goer-registration/
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