California Events
Thursday, February 23, 2023
CAMBRIA & SAN SIMEON: BlendFest on the Coast, February 23-26, 2023. The only wine event dedicated to blends, experience a taste of Paso Robles Wine Country on the beautiful California coast, hosted by Paso Wine. $50-145, pasowine.com
INDIO: Riverside County Fair & National Date Fest February 17-26, 2023 at Riverside County Fairgrounds. Includes queen and court, date contests and foods, carnival rides, vendor booths, food and Presidents Day Parade. $15, datefest.org
OCEANSIDE: Oceanside International Film Festival, February 21-25, 2023 at Brooks Theatre. OIFF features independent filmmakers. Location: 219 North Coast Highway, Oceanside CA 92054. $, osidefilm.org or facebook.com/likeoiff
PALM SPRINGS: Modernism Week February 16-26, 2023. For details, maps, times, and to purchase tickets, see modernismweek.com
PALM SPRINGS: VillageFest, 6-10 p.m. on Palm Canyon Drive. Held in the heart of Downtown Palm Springs every Thursday, enjoy vendors with entertainment, food and shopping. villagefest.org
RIPON: Almond Blossom Festival February 23-26, 2023. Always the last weekend of February. February 23 events:
- Bake Off 7-10 a.m. at Ripon Community Center
- Lion's Club Spaghetti Dinner 4:30-7 p.m. at Community Center
- ABF Carnival Opens featuring Dollar Ride Night 5-10 p.m. at Mistlin Sports Park
- Miss Almond Blossom Coronation 7 p.m. at the Community Center
SAN DIEGO: San Diego Bird Festival February 22-26, 2023. The festivities take place at Marina Village Conference Center. Our field trips reach every corner of the county. Location: 1936 Quivira Way, San Diego, CA 92109. Festival registration is $35 per person, which gains you access to many included social events. Field trips and programs are available at additional cost. Tour registration: sandiegoaudubon.org | birding
SAN LUIS OBISPO: SLO Comedy Fest February 23-26, 2023. Free on several shows, most are $10-up, slocomedyfestival.com
Events are not guaranteed. It is your responsibility to confirm before going.