California Events
Sunday, February 23, 2020
BAKERSFIELD: Bakersfield Home and Garden Show Feb 21-23, 2020. Entertainment, activities and attractions include: arts, crafts, and food vendors. Admission , parking. Location: Kern County Fairgrounds 1142 So. P Street, Bakersfield 93307 ggshows, bakersfieldhomeshows.com
BOONVILLE: Anderson Valley Aromatic White Wine Festival February 22-23, 2020. The Grand Tasting begins Saturday at 11 a.m. when 30 wineries pour Riesling, Pinot Gris, Gewurztraminer, Chardonnay, sparkling wine and other delightful whites. Location: Mendocino County Fairgrounds, 14400 Highway 128. $, avwines.com
COSTA MESA: OC Home & Garden Show February 21-23, 2020. Location: OC Fair & Event Center, 88 Fair Drive. $free admission, $10 parking, TheBestHomeShow.com
ESPARTO: Capay Valley Almond Festival, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Multiple events, car show, hayrides, live music, foods, in Esparto, Guinda, Rumsey, Brooks and Capay. espartoregionalchamber.com
FRESNO: Fresno Tattoo Expo February 22-23, 2020 at Fresno Fairgrounds. 16th annual Fresno Tattoo Convention features 200+ tattooers. All ages welcome, bring the family! Get tattooed and enjoy live music, sideshow performers, vendors, food & drinks. Hosted by Central Valley Tattoo. Location: 1121 S. Chance Ave. $20-30, tat-expo.com
INDIO: Indio Date Festival & Riverside County Fair , February 14-23, 2020. includes Llamas, Dairy Goats, Poultry; Camel & Ostrich Races; WGAS Motorsports Monster Trucks, concerts, contests, games, food, and a carnival. Address: Riverside County Fairgrounds, 82-503 Hwy 111, Indio, CA 92201. datefest.org
LA CANADA: Southern California Camellia Council Spring Show February 22-23, 2020. Open To Public: 1-4:30 p.m. at Descanso Gardens, La Canada socalcamelliasociety.org | camellias
LOS ANGELES: Reel Independent Film Festival February 12-27, 2020. Regal Cinemas at LA Live. $tickets, hollywoodreelindependentfilmfestival.com
MONTEREY: East of Eden Cat Fanciers Show February 22-23, 2020, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monterey Fairgrounds 2004 Fairground Road Monterey, CA 93940. $5, eoecf.org | cats
ONTARIO: Compete Nationals February 21-23, 2020 at Ontario Convention Center. An internationally recognized martial arts competition. Location: 2000 E. Convention Way, Ontario, CA. compete-karate.com
PALM DESERT: Palm Desert Greek Festival February 22-23, 2020, 11 a.m. - 8 p.m. Cost: $3 per adult and free to children 12 & under. Annual St. George Greek Orthodox Church 74-109 Larrea, Palm Desert CA 92260 pdgreekfest.org
PALM SPRINGS: Modernism Week February 13-23, 2020. For details, maps, times, and to purchase tickets, see modernismweek.com
PASO ROBLES: The Inspired Home, Garden & Gourmet Expo of Paso Robles February 22-23, 2020. Paso Robles Expo Center Fairgrounds 2198 Riverside Rd. Free admission, inspiredexpos.com | home shows
PLEASANTON: Pleasanton Fly-Fishing Show February 21-23, 2020. Celebrities, authors, seminars, exhibitors and more. Location: Alameda County Fairgrounds, 501 Pleasanton Avenue, Pleasanton, CA. flyfishingshow.com
POMONA: Junk in the Trunk Vintage Market, February 22-23, 2020 at Fairplex, Location: 1101 W. McKinley Ave. Pomona, CA. $8, junkinthetrunkvintagemarket.com
RIVERSIDE: Dickens Festival February 22-23, 2020. A Victorian dance, essay contest, exhibits, lectures, games and fun are included on one of Riverside's top cultural events all year long! Street Festival portion is free. $, dickensfest.com
SUTTER CREEK: Chocolate Lovers Weekend February 22-23, 2020. Pick up free passport at participating merchants or stop by Visitor Center 71A Main St. visitamador.com
SAN FRANCISCO: Elegant SF Wedding Fair, 12-4 p.m. Fairmont San Francisco 950 Mason St. BayAreaWeddingFairs.com | bridal
SAN FRANCISCO: Black Choreographers Festival, weekends February 22-March 8, 2020. Location: Dance Mission Theater, 3316 24th St., San Francisco, Ca. Takes place on three weekends in 3 venues. bcfhereandnow.com
SAN FRANCISCO: Russian Festival February 21-23, 2020. Annual Russian-American Celebration of Food, Dance, Music and Art Time: Fri. 5 p.m.; Sat. & Sun. 11 a.m. Address: Russian Center of San Francisco, 2460 Sutter St. San Francisco, CA. $12, russiancentersf.com | Russian
TEMPLE CITY: Camellia Festival Feb. 21-23, 2020. Carnival Hours Friday, 4-10 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Sunday, Noon-8 p.m. Festival Parade Saturday, February 22, 2020, 10 a.m. along Las Tunas Drive camelliafestival.org
Past Events
FREMONT: East Bay Regional Park Event A Fungus Among Us, 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. at Ardenwood Historical Farm, East Bay Regional Park, 34600 Ardenwood Blvd. From truffles and yeast to ringworm and toadstools, fungus is all around us. Explore the farm looking for examples of these life forms and learn more about their importance in our world. | mushrooms
GLENDALE: Malibu Cat Club Feb 23, 2019, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. at Glendale Civic Auditorium, 1401 N. Verdugo Rd., Glendale, CA 91206. $6, malibucatclub.com | cats
MONTEREY: East of Eden Cat Fanciers Show February 23-24, 2019, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monterey Fairgrounds 2004 Fairground Road Monterey, CA 93940. $5, eoecf.org | cats
PASO ROBLES: The Inspired Home, Garden & Gourmet Expo of Paso Robles February 23-24, 2019 Paso Robles Expo Center Fairgrounds 2198 Riverside Rd. Free admission, inspiredexpos.com | home shows
POMONA: Haunt X - The Halloween & Haunters DIY Expo, February 23-24, 2019, 11 a.m. opens. Education, prop building workshops, trade show, friends, fun and games. Friday night haunt tour and a Saturday night Costume ball. Location: Fairplex, 1101 W. McKinley Ave. Pomona, CA. $23-98, hauntx.com
POMONA: Junk in the Trunk Vintage Decor Market, February 23-24, 2019 at Fairplex, Location: Fairplex, 1101 W. McKinley Ave. Pomona, CA. $20 pre, $25 door, junkinthetrunkvintagemarket.com
POMONA: West Coast Sports Collectors Expo February 22-24, 2019, at Fairplex. Over 150 booths & tables buying and selling vintage sportscards and collectibles. Wrestling Pavilion and Celebrity Autograph Stage and Photo-Ops with Pedro Guerrrero, Maury Wills, Don Newcombe, Anthony Davis, Mario Cellotto, Rod Martin Daryle Lamonica, Ray Guy, Phil Villapiano. $7-20, halloffamesports.com
POMONA: Quilt, Craft & Sewing Festival February 21-23, 2019. | Pomona Fairplex, 1101 W. McKinley Ave. Pomona, CA. Free admission, quiltcraftsew.com
POMONA: Quinceañeera Expo Fairplex Expo. Los Angeles Quinceañeras & Prom Expo Under One Roof. fairplex.com
RIPON: Almond Blossom Festival February 22-24, 2019. Always the last weekend of February, and the first festival of the season, the Ripon Chamber of Commerce presents a carnival, fun run, and well known community parade. riponchamber.com
SAN DIEGO: Lafayette Wedding Showcase, 1-4 p.m. Location: The Lafayette Hotel, 2223 El Cajon Boulevard, San Diego, CA 92104. Free, lafayettehotelsd.com
SAN FRANCISCO: Chinese New Year Parade, 5:15 p.m. chineseparade.com
SAN FRANCISCO: Pacific Orchid Exposition February 22-24, 2019. A Legacy of Orchids San Francisco County Fair Building Hall of Flowers 1199 9th St. San Francisco, CA orchidsanfrancisco.org
SAN FRANCISCO: Black Choreographers Festival February 16-17, 2019 and February 23-24, 2019. Location: Dance Mission Theater, 3316 24th St., San Francisco, Ca. Takes place on three weekends in 3 venues. bcfhereandnow.com
SANGER: Blossom Trail Bus Tour February 23-24, 2019. Sanger Chamber of Commerce hosts this fun event that includes beer & wine tasting stops, Mimosa Breakfast and Lunch. $75, sanger.org
SAN LUIS OBISPO: SLO Comedy Fest February 21-24, 2019. Free on several shows, most are $10-up, slocomedyfestival.com
Venues throughout the city
SAN LUIS OBISPO: SLO Craft Beer Fest, February 22-23, 2019 Alex Madonna Expo Center 100 Madonna Road $45-up, slo-beer-fest.com
SANTA BARBARA: Dine Like a Local During the Second Annual Santa Barbara Restaurant Week February 22-March 3, 2019, 11 a.m.-12 a.m. $25 two course lunch & $40 three course dinner. SBRestaurantWeeks.com
SANTA BARBARA: Home & Garden Show, February 23-24, 2019 at Earl Warren Showgrounds, Santa Barbara, CA. Free admission & Parking, earlwarren.com | chargoproductions.com
SANTA CRUZ: Santa Cruz Clam Chowder Cook Off & Festival Saturday, February 22-23, 2020. $10 tasting kit. beachboardwalk.com
SANTA ROSA: Santa Rosa Tattoos and Blues February 22-24, 2019 at Flamingo Conference Resort & Spa, 2777 Fourth Street $15-30, santarosatattoosandblues.com | tattoos
STANISLAUS: Home & Garden Show February 22-24, 2019. Bring the whole family. Location: Modesto Centre Plaza, 1000 L St. Modesto, CA $5 general admission. metroexpositions.com | home shows
TEMPLE CITY: The Camellia Festival Feb. 22-24, 2019
TURLOCK: California State Rabbit & Cavy Show February 23-24, 2019. Location: Stanislaus County Fair Grounds Exhibits Buildings, 900 N. Broadway Ave. Turlock, CA 95380, stancofair.comVICTORVILLE: The City of Victorville in collaboration with the Mojave Water Agency will host the workshop, Pruning Southern California Trees and Shrubs 11 a.m.-1 p.m. in Conference Room D at Victorville City Hall, located at 14343 Civic Dr. This hands-on workshop is free and open to Victor Valley residents who are 18 and older. Ages 12-17 years may attend workshop with a parent or guardian. Registration is required: vv.city/PruningBasicsFeb2019 or by phone: (760) 955-2016.
BENICIA: GBMF Crab Feed
BRISBANE: Lions Club 2019 Crab Dinner
CLOVIS: Clovis Rotary Crab Feed
EAST PALO ALTO: EPA Senior Center Crab Feast
FOSTER CITY: Lions Club Crab Feed
HAYWAYRD: Mt. Eden Crab Feed
LAKEPORT: Crab Feed
LINCOLN: Active 20-30 Club Crab & Shrimp Feed
MODESTO: Crab Feed
MOUNTAIN VIEW: IFES Crab Cioppino
PITTSBURG: Crab Feed
SACRAMENTO: Mt. Zion CrabFeed
SACRAMENTO: St. Patrick Academy Crab and Shrimp Feed
SAN FRANCISCO: SFBALEES Crab Feed
VACAVILLE: Crab Feed. You can upgrade your plate to include one (1) bucket
of five (5) Texas Roadhouse ribs.
WALNUT CREEK: Crab and Pasta Feed
Events are not guaranteed. It is your responsibility to confirm before going.
Events are not guaranteed. It is your responsibility to confirm before going.