California Events
Tuesday, April 30, 2024
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
Past events
ANAHEIM: Gem Mineral & Jewelry Show, April 29-30, 2023, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Lapidary work, stone carving, jewelry making, wire wrap, faceting and many other rock and jewelry related skills. There is a children's jewelry area where children can make a piece of jewelry and take it home, and a wheel of fortune. Location Brookhurst Community Center, 2271 West Crescent Ave. Anaheim, CA searchersrocks.org
AUBURN: Gold Country Pro Rodeo April 28-30, 2023 at Gold Country Fairgrounds McCann Stadium Auburn, CA $35-55, goldcountryprorodeo.com | rodeo
AVALON: Family Free Day 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at Catalina Museum for Art & History. Up to two adults may each claim a free ticket when accompanied by a visitor age 17 or younger. Four Family Free Days are offered each year; each adult free ticket must be used on the day of the event. catalinamuseum.org
BAKERSFIELD: Annual Western Street Rod Nationals April 28-30, 2023. The 46th Annual event is present by the National Street Rod Association, and held at Kern County Fairgrounds. Location: 1142 South "P" Street Bakersfield CA, 93307. $19 general admission, kerncountyfair.com
BASS LAKE: Bass Lake Fishing Derby April 29-30, 2023. Grand Prize Fish! Registration and fee, basslakechamber.com/fishing-derby
BIG SUR: Big Sur Marathon April 28-30, 2023 | Race Date is April 30, 2023. Monterey County's stunning race along the Big Sur coast, with centerpiece iconic Bixby Bridge, located at the halfway point of the race, where you'll be greeted by a tuxedo-ed musician playing a Yamaha Baby Grand Piano. Course starts at Big Sur Station and ends at Rio Road in Carmel by the Sea. bsim.org
CLEMENTS: Clements Buckaroos/NCJRA (Northern California Junior Rodeo Association) Fundraiser Rodeo April 29-30, 2023 Clements, CA ncjra.com | rodeo
CLOVIS: Clovis PRCA Rodeo 2 p.m. at Clovis Rodeo Grounds. Includes Rodeo Finals & Salute to First Responders Day. Location: 748 Rodeo Dr., Clovis, CA. $, clovisrodeo.com | rodeo
CORONADO: MotorCars on Main Street, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Limited to 400 Pre-'73 Rods, Customs, Classics & Trucks. Free to see, CoronadoMainStreet.com
CUPERTINO: Cherry Blossom Festival April 29-30, 2023, 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. at Memorial Park. Taiko drumming, Judo, Aikido, Dancing, Kendo (Japanese fencing), Swordsmanship, Tea Demonstration, Music ranging from Japanese Flute to Ukulele and more. Paper crafts, Ikebana, Bonsai, Japanese Calligraphy and fine arts are on display but there are also make & take crafts, as well.Free, cupertinocherryblossomfestival.org | flowers
DEL MAR: Spring Home/Garden Show, April 29-30, 2023. The San Diego Spring Home/Garden Show has hundreds of different exhibits including home improvement products, furnishings, decorating and remodeling ideas, garden... entertainment, activities and attractions include: arts, crafts and vendors. Free admission, springhomegardenshow.com
ENCINITAS: Spring Street Fair April 29-30, 2023, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
ESCONDIDO: Spring Renaissance Faire with a Pirate Flair, April 29-30, 2023, and May 6-7, 2023, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. at Felicita County Park. Vendors, entertainers, Jousting Tournament, Turkey legs, Beer, ale, mead and of course, rum. Costume attire is encouraged, not required. Location: 742 Clarence Lane, Escondido, CA $23 general admission, oldetymeproductions.com
ETNA: Scott Valley Pleasure Park 74th Annual Rodeo April 30, 2023 at Scott Valley Pleasure Park. Rodeo Association 97 Island Rd. Etna CA, 97027 etnarodeo.com | rodeo
FOLSOM: Springtime in the Garden April 29-30, 2023, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. $20 per person approx., folsomgarden.org
HALF MOON BAY: Pacific Coast Dream Machines Show 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at Half Moon Bay Airport's Eddie Andreini Field. More than 2,000 antique, vintage, classic, custom and exotic machines of all kinds on display for public viewing. Location: 9850 N. Cabrillo Highway, Half Moon Bay CA 94019. Spectator admission is $25 -30, dreammachines.miramarevents.com
HEMET: Ramona Pageant April 22-May 7, 2023 at Ramona Bowl. Location: 27400 Ramona Bowl Rd. Hemet, CA (951) 658-3111 $25-65, ramonabowl.com
HUGHSON: Hughson Fruit and Nut Festival April 29-30, 2023, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sat. & 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday. Car Show on Sunday, Truck & Powersports Show on Saturday, Bands, food vendors, lots of nuts & fruits! Free admission, hughsonchamber.org
IRWINDALE: The Original Renaissance Pleasure Faire April 8-May 21, 2023. Saturdays & Sundays 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Location: Santa Fe Dam Recreation Area, 15501 E. Arrow Highway, Irwindale, CA. renfair.com
MONTROSE: Montrose Brew Fest, 12-4 p.m. 2424 Honolulu Ave. La Crescenta-Montrose, CA. approx. $25-65, brewfest.montrosechamber.org
NEWPORT BEACH: Newport Beach International Boat Show April 27-30, 2023, 10 a.m. daily at Lido Marina Village. Up to 300 vessels, 60 dealers and yachts, sailboats, Duffys, foils, paddleboards and other forms of aquatic entertainment and services are represented. Both water and land exhibitions, activations and entertainment transform Lido Marina into a beautiful European coastal experience. Location: 3432 Via Oporto, Newport Beach, CA 92663 $35-195, nbibs.com
OJAI: Tennis Tournament April 26-30, 2023. Tournament features the Pac-12 Men's and Women's Championships, as well as an Open money event. theojai.net
PASADENA: Jackalope Art Fair April 29-30, 2023, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. in Central Park. Indie Artisan Fair sets up under the trees with more than 200 local artisans selling original fashion and jewelry design, paper goods, home decor and housewares, art, photography, food, and much more. Free admission, jackalopeartfair.com
PETALUMA: Antique Faire is Sunday, April 30, 2023, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Free admission, the festival is held in Downtown Petaluma. Free, petalumadowntown.com
PETALUMA: Film Fest Petaluma Saturday April 30, 2024 at Mystic Theatre. Annual showcase of the best new animated and live action short films from around the world. Petaluma, CA $, petalumafilmalliance.org | film
PLYMOUTH: Days of 49 Wagon Train April 26-30, 2023. 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. April 27 stops in Drytown. April 28 stops in Amador City and Sutter Creek. Kiddies Parade on April 30 in Jackson, CA at 11 a.m. and Vendor Fairs in Jackson April 29 & 30. visitamador.com
RIVERSIDE: Riverside Flower Show and Garden Tour Diamond Jubilee Festival of Flowers April 29-30, 2023, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. at Elks Lodge. Flower Show admission is free; Garden Tour $10, riversideflowershow.com
SACRAMENTO: Sacramento Autorama, April 28-30, 2023 at Cal Expo. Over 500 show vehicles compete for awards inside all of the Cal Expo buildings. Meet celebrity guests TBD. The Lowrider Show Case will be in the Pavilion with over 250 Custom Lowriders. Local Car Clubs will gather in the Butch Gardner Clubhouse located in the Expo Center. Come see the crowing of the 2023 Custom de' Elegance winner. More vehicles will join the event Friday, Saturday and Sunday for the Autorama Drive-In parked in the Building A lot and surrounding areas. Bands and Fair Food - Fun for the whole family. Location: 1600 Exposition Blvd., Sacramento, CA. $20 admission + $10 parking, rodshows.com
SACRAMENTO: Beer Week April 22-30, 2023. Dozens of beer events feature 125+ breweries, serving over 300 varieties of craft beer. sacramentobeerweek.com
SAN DIEGO: Mission Fed ArtWalk April 29-30, 2023 in Little Italy. Meet more than 300 local, national and international artists and purchase art (including painting, sculpture, glasswork, photography, fine jewelry and more,) directly from the creators. Free, artwalksandiego.org
SANTA ANA: Floral Park Home & Garden Tour April 29-30, 2023, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Main entrance at the corner of Victoria Dr. and Santa Clara. $50 at entrance, floralparkhometour.com
SANTA BARBARA: Earth Day Festival Santa Barbara April 29-30, 2023 Held annually for more than 40 years. Alameda Park Santa Barbara, CA sbearthday.org Free
SANTA BARBARA: Santa Barbara Fair and Exposition "Barrels of Fun" April 26-30, 2023. Concerts, carnival, contests, culinary competitions and more. Location 3400 Calle Real Santa Barbara, CA. $, earlwarren.com | fairs
SANTA CRUZ: Log Jam April 29-30, 2023.
Old Boards, no Cords surfing event features old school surfing with boards
weighing more and they're longer, for sure.
Pleasure Point
Santa Cruz, CA
sign ups at bigsticksurfing.org
SANTA MARIA: Santa Maria Valley Strawberry Festival April 28-30, 2023. Location: 937 South Thornburg Street, Santa Maria, Calif. $15, santamariafairpark.com
SPRINGVILLE: Springville Rodeo, Biggest Little Rodeo in the West! April 28-30, 2023. P.R.C.A. Rodeo in the foothills of the Sierra-Nevada mountains includes Bulls, Barrels, and Motorcycle Barrel Racing, Queen Coronation and Dance featuring The Josh Day Band, food, and thrills of spills in world class rodeo action. $20, springvillerodeo.org | prorodeo.com | rodeo
TULARE: St. Rita's Cinco de Mayo April 29-30, 2023 Back Parking Lot 954 S. O St. Tulare CA stritacatholicchurch.com Food and drinks, bands and entertainment for the whole family. Saturday 4-9 p.m. and Sunday 8:30 a.m.-9 p.m. | cinco
UNION CITY: Ukulele Festival of Northern California April 30, 2023, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. at James Logan High School Center for the Performing Arts 1800 H Street, Union City, CA $10 approx., norcalukulelefestival.org
VENICE: Stareable Fest L.A. April 28-30, 2023 at The Rose Room in Venice. Premier indie TV & web series festival that brings together all levels of the industry - TV fans, creators, and industry execs with previews, networking, parties and workshops. Location: 6 Rose Ave., Venice, CA. $19-44, stareablefest.com
Past events
SIMI VALLEY: Erotic City, Prince tribute concert 7 p.m. free Spring Concerts at Simi Valley Town Center.
SONOMA COUNTY: Blossoms, Bees and Barnyard Babies, April 30-May 1, 2022. Annual spring event sponsored and produced by Sonoma County Farm Trails, farmtrails.0rg
SOUTH PASADENA: The Eclectic, Music and Arts Crawl Festival in Pasadena, celebrates the arts in South Pasadena. enjoy an afternoon and evening of music with Louie Cruz Beltran and other acts, art, food, shopping, and activities! Free, theeclectic.rocks
TEMECULA: Temecula Spring Rod Run April 29-30, 2022. Cruise is on Friday night 5-8 p.m., with show on Saturday 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Location Historic Old Town, Old Town Temecula, CA temeculaca.gov
TURLOCK: Local Yarn Shop Day, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. at Needful Things. Giveaways, raffles, exclusive local yarn shop day kits and merchandise are featured at this great event and shop operated by two sisters (the only dedicated yarn shop in Turlock!) Location: 2243 Geer Road Turlock, CA 95382 (209) - 669-9009
VISALIA: The Great Western Southern Gospel Fan Fest April 28-30, 2022 at Visalia Convention Center. Line up: The Collingsworth Family, Booth Brothers, Ernie Haase and Signature Sound, Legacy Five, Triumphant Quartet, Joseph Habedank, The Hoppers. Location: 303 East Acequia Avenue, Visalia, CA $23-up, fanfestivals.com
WESTMINSTER: Jurassic Empire Drive Thru, through May 8, 2022 at Westminster Mall. Largest, most realistic Dinosaur Drive-Thru Event from the comfort and safety of your own car ever seen in California takes you on a prehistoric journey from the Jurassic all the way through the Ice Age periods. Location: 1025 Westminster Mall Westminster, CA 92683. $59-69, jurassicempire.com
YUBA CITY: Apr 30th - Yuba Sutter Chamber of Commerce Vendor Fair 10 a.m.-2 p.m., 1300 Franklin Ave., yubasutterchamber.com
YUBA CITY: Spring Fling Indie Music Festival April 30-May 1, 2022 at Yuba-Sutter Fairgrounds. A fantasy fair and music festival featuring Alternative Indie bands. Lineup: Dreamers XYLO Creux Lies Arlie Betcha Tempest Provoker The Helltones Dog Party Spencer Hoffman COAMB Unwoman Spotify Playlist. Location: 442 Franklin Avenue Yuba City, CA 95991. $35-65, gostang.com/ events/
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