California Events
Santa Maria Strawberry Festival April 28-30, 2023
Sunday, April 28, 2024
AUBURN: Gold Country Pro Rodeo April 26-28, 2024 at Gold Country Fairgrounds McCann Stadium Auburn, CA $40-55, goldcountryprorodeo.com | rodeo
AVALON: Cinco de Mayo Tamales Fest April 28, 2024, 3-7 p.m. at Catalina Museum for Art & Culture. Location: 217 Metropole, Avalon, CA Free admission, RSVP required: catalinamuseum.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
BIG SUR: Big Sur Marathon Race Date is Sunday, April 28, 2024
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 Location:5704 Paseo del Norte, Carlsbad, CA. $23, theflowerfields.com
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
DANA POINT: Redo Vintage & Makers' Market April 28, 204, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at 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. Free, redomarket.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: Folsom Spring Arts and Crafts Fair April 28, 2024, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. 200+ artisan crafters, live entertainment, face painting, popular food trucks and more. Location: 905 Leidesdorff St., Folsom, CA historicfolsom.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.
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: Days of 49 Wagon Train April 24-28, 2024. On this final Sunday, Days of 49 Parade features the Wagon Train, Kiddies on Parade and floats followed by the Days of 49 Main Street Celebration in Jackson with period reenactments, Living History stations, Kid Activities, food trucks, bands and more. Free to see, visitamador.com
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
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
LOS ANGELES: Parallax Art Fair at MG Studio. Free entry, 0% commission for exhibitors from USA, Ukraine, Germany, Romania, France, UK, Canada, Poland, Benin, China, Czech Republic, Belgium, Hong Kong, India, Norway and Portugal. Hours: Friday 7:30-9:30p; Saturday 12:30-7p; Sunday 12-6p. Location: MG Studio 1319 W. 11th St., Los Angeles, CA. Free, parallaxaf.com
NEWPORT BEACH Newport to Ensenada Boat Race April 26-28, 2024, nosa.org
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
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
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
PASADENA: Epilepsy Walk Los Angeles April 28, 2024, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. returns to Pasadena’s Rose Bowl. Nearly 3,500 people are expected to attend this year’s event to raise awareness and funds for care, advocacy, research, and education. The Walk features a 5K Run/Walk and 1-Mile Stroll, family friendly activities such as a Pop-up Village for children, epilepsy information booths, arts/crafts booths; photo booth; interactive Wishing Wall; Stage performances, awards presentation; community booths; marketplace; food truck vendors; and musical performances. $25 registration age 2 years and older, epilepsylosangeles.org
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: 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 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
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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
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