California Events
Friday, June 12, 2026
ANDERSON VALLEY: Pinot Noir Festival June 12-14, 2026. Sip, sample and savor Pinot Noirs and artisan small bites from more than 40 wineries, restaurants and chefs! $, avwines.com
AUBURN: Auburn Cruise Night 5-9 p.m. on Lincoln Way in Downtown Auburn. 300+ classic cars 1972 or older cruise on the second Friday of each month May-September. Free, auburncruisenite.org
AUBURN: Denty band plays 50s, 60s & 70s rock & pop music, 6-8 p.m. at Music in the Square in Downtown Auburn. Location: 1225 Lincoln Way, Auburn, CA. Free, exploreauburnca.com
BISHOP: California High School Rodeo State Finals June 7-13, 2026 at Tri-County Fairgrounds. Jim Usher Memorial Light Rifle Competition, Trap Shotgun Competition, Cowboy Church today. chsra.com/ high-school-state-finals | rodeo
BRENTWOOD: Hip Service band, dance, variety 7-9 p.m. at Concerts in the Park at City Park. Bring the family, friends and get ready to groove to the music, Location: 710 2nd St., Brentwood, CA. Free, brentwoodca.gov
CALIFORNIA: California State Parks Week June 10-14, 2026. castateparksweek.org
CHERRY VALLEY: Highland Springs Lavender Festival June 6-July 19, 2026, 5-10 p.m. Spend an evening filled with entertainment & exploration at the largest organic lavender farm in Southern California. $8-16, 123farm.com
CHICO: Spark n Cinder, rhythm, soul, funk and reggae music, 7-8:30 p.m. at TGIF Friday Night Concerts and Beer Garden Chico City Plaza 418 Main Street Chico, CA. Free, downtownchico.com
CHICO: Locked & Loaded band with Roy Dyer, performing country covers, 6-8 p.m. at Free Summer Concert Series Live at the Barn - Meriam Park. Location: 1930 Market Place, Chico, CA. Free, meriampark.com
CHOWCHILLA: Yard Dogs band plays dance and party music 8-10 p.m. at the kick-off event to Chowchilla Sizzlin Free Summer Concerts in Veterans Memorial Park. Vendors are set up 7-9 p.m. Location: 600 West Robertson Blvd. at North 6th St. Chowchilla, CA. Free, cityofchowchilla.org
CLOVERDALE: Arpeños De Emmanuel Ortega, Norteño music at Live at the Plaza Friday Night Concerts during Downtown Cloverdale Street Fair 7-9:30 p.m. Street fair starts at 6 p.m. Free, cloverdaleartsalliance.org
COLUSA: Colusa County Fair June 11-14, 2026. Location: 1303 10th Street, Colusa, California $10/day or $20/four days; Destruction Derby ticket $25, colusafairgrounds.com | fairs
DEL MAR: San Diego County Fair "Once Upon a Fair" June 10-July 5, 2026 (closed Mon & Tue). Craft Brew & Wine Competitions, Livestock, Home Arts, Crafts, Carnival, Food, Concerts, more. Location: 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd., Del Mar, CA. $20-25, sdfair.com
DINUBA: Exodus band performs horn-driven funk and Latin rock music, 6-8 p.m. at Summer Concert in the Park in Rose Ann Vuich Park. Come early, the fun starts at 5 p.m. Location: 855 E. Dinuba, CA. Free, dinuba.org
DUNSMUIR: Railroad Days June 12-14, 2026. Festival includes a parade, concerts, contests and vendors selling foods and fun gifts. Location: Pine Street & Dunsmuir Ave., Dunsmuir, CA. Free! facebook.com/ dunsmuirrailroaddays
EL CAJON: Ronstadt Revival, tribute to Linda Ronstadt, 6-8 p.m. at Music on Main On the Prescott Promenade. Location: 329 E. Main, El Cajon, CA. Free, downtownelcajon.com
ESCONDIDO: Sara Petite country & American roots concert with line dance classes at Hidden City Sounds concert series, 7-9 p.m. at California Center for the Arts, Escondido Lyric Court (outdoors) 340 N. Escondido Blvd. Escondido, CA Free RSVP admission, artcenter.org
EUREKA: Magnificent Sanctuary Band + Widdershins 6-8 p.m. Eureka Summer Concerts at Madaket Plaza, Foot of C Street, Eureka, CA Free, fridaynight.market
FAIRFAX: Fairfax Festival June 12-14, 2026. On Saturday the festival starts at 10 a.m. on Broadway Blvd. and Bolinas Road with the Fairfax Festival Parade! Fairfax Park - Fairfax, CA fairfaxfestival.com. Parade at 10 a.m. on Saturday
FAIRFIELD: Fairfield Farmers Market Fridays May 1-September 25, 2026, 3-7 p.m. at the County Green. Locally grown produce, artisan foods, and a fun atmosphere. Location: Texas Street at Jefferson Street in Downtown Fairfield, CA. Free admission, fairfield.ca.gov
FOLSOM: In Kahootz band, Country, 7-9 p.m. at Folsom Summer Concerts in City Lions Park. Bring your own picnic or purchase from food trucks on site. Location: 403 Stafford Street, Folsom, CA. Free, folsom.ca.us
IONE: The Blowbacks, dance band, 1940s-2000s, 6-8 p.m. Amador County TGIF Concerts at Domenico Winery. Location: 11655 Paine Rd., Ione, CA. Free, amadorarts.org
JACKSON: Mountain Vibe Music Festival June 12-14, 2026 at Laughton Ranch. Lineup: False Rhythms, Forrest Day, Moxie Barker, The E-Regulars, Skinny Hendrixx & The Earthtones, Collectivity, Drunken Starfighterr, Trianna Feruza & the Heavy Hitters, Blü Egyptian, The Happys, Smokey The Groove, Kevin Taniguchi K-Tan & The Humblecats, loud flower, & More! Location: 90 Clinton Road, Jackson, CA. Camping is available, and parking is free. RVs are welcome with a purchased RV Pass. Tickets: $185 approx., mountainvibemusic.com
LAFAYETTE: The Kyle Athayde Dance Party, big band music, 6-8 p.m. at Rock the Plaza Summer Concerts in Lafayette Plaza. Location: Moraga Road and Mt. Diablo Blvd., Lafayette, CA. Free, lafayettechamber.org
LAGUNA BEACH: Celter Skelter plays Celtic-Irish Beatles covers at Sunset Serenades 6:30 p.m. at Heisler Park Amphitheater. Location: Cliff Drive near Jasmine Street, Laguna Beach, CA. Free, lagunabeachcity.net
LA PUENTE: Smooth Touch, 6-10 p.m. La Puente Farmers Market Live Location: 15900 Central Avenue, La Puente, CA. Free, lapuentelive.com
LARKSPUR: The Dogweeds band plays Western swing and bluegrass sounds at Music in the Park in Piper Park, 6-8 p.m. Location: 250 Doherty Drive, Larkspur, CA. Free, larkspurcommunityfoundation.org
LAYTONVILLE: Dead on the Creek June 11-14, 2026 at Black Oak Ranch. Four days of mighty fine music, camping under the stars, and activities for the whole family. Grateful Dead tribute bands include: Moonalice, Painted Mandolin, Stu Allen & Reflections, Jackie Greene & Friends, Old & in the New Way, David Nelson Band, Bertha - Grateful Drag, Hattie & Joe Craven Quartet, and Terrapin Family Band ft. Stu Allen & Elliott Peck. Location: 50350 US-101, Laytonville, CA. $160.48-400 approx., deadonthecreek.net
MENIFEE: Woodie & the Longboards, tribute to the Beach Boys, 7-10 p.m. at Moonlight Market & Concert in Underwood Park. Location: 28251 Rouse Rd., Menifee, CA. Free, cityofmenifee.us
MERCED: Merced County Fair June 10-14, 2026. Car Racing, Concerts and a Butler Amusements Carnival! Location: 900 Martin Luther King Jr. Way, Merced, CA. $, mercedcountyfair.com
MISSION VIEJO: Family Style, blues, soul and rock, 6-8 p.m. Concerts on the Green. Location: Oso Viejo Park, Village Green, 24932 Veterans Way, Mission Viejo, CA. Free, cityofmissionviejo.org
MODESTO: American Graffiti Car Show Classic Car Parade 5:30-8:30 p.m. americangraffitifestival.com
MODESTO: Triple D Cruise Nite, 7-9 p.m. Modesto Music in the Plaza 10th Street Plaza Modesto, CA. Free, visitmodesto.com
MONTEREY: Long Time band, tribute to Boston, 6-8 p.m. at Monterey Summer Concerts at Del Monte Shopping Center. Location: 1410 Del Monte Center, Monterey, CA. Free, delmontecenter.com
MONTEREY: Jade Festival June 12-14, 2026 at Monterey Bay Custom House Plaza. Annual Monterey Bay Jade Festival is an annual gathering of jade vendors, enthusiasts, and collectors. Over 50 booths filled with Carvings, Jewelry, Earrings, Pendants, Sculptures, Carving Tools, Rough & Blocks, Specimens, and expert knowledge of all types of nephrite and jadeite jade from around the world. Custom House Plaza, Monterey State Historic Park. montereybayjadefestival.org
MONTEREY: Ink at the Bay Tattoo Festival June 12-14, 2026 at Monterey County Fairgrounds. Over 100 tattoo artists from around the globe display their talent to the backdrop of live music, dancers craft and food vendors, pin-up contest, tattoo contest and more. | tattoos
MORGAN HILL: Mercy & The Heartbeats, dance, all genres and decades 5:30-9:30 p.m. at Morgan Hill Free Summer Concerts Community and Cultural Center Amphitheatre 17000 Monterey Road Morgan Hill, CA. Free, morganhillchamber.org
MOUNTAIN VIEW: Careless Whisper, 80s tribute band performs at Concerts on the Plaza 6-7:30 p.m. at Civic Center Plaza Location: 500 Castro St., Mountain View, CA. Free, mountainview.go
OAKDALE: Valley Fire, 90s to modern country and classic rock, 6-9 p.m. at Oakdale Concerts in the Park. Opening act is Kaylee Wilson. Come early 5 p.m. for food trucks mini-market. Location: Dorada Park, 590 N Yosemite Ave., Oakdale, CA. Free, oakdalecachamber.org
OJAI: Ojai Music Festival June 11-14, 2026 at Libbey Bowl and other venues. Featuring Esa-Pekka Salonen, Music Director, presenting new classical music works juxtaposed with seldom heard music. $20-up, approx., ojaifestival.org
OXNARD: Grupo Monitor band, plays Cumbias, Norteña, Rock en Español, pop, 5-8:30 p.m. at Oxnard Heritage Square Concerts. Location: Heritage Square, 715 South A Street, Oxnard, CA. Free, chair & table tickets optional, heritagesquareoxnard.com
PETALUMA: Amy Obenski in concert plays and sings folk, pop and rock, 6-8 p.m. Theatre District Summer Concerts. Bring blankets and chairs to enjoy the summer series on Friday nights. Location: 140 Second Street, Petaluma, CA. Free, theatre-district.com
PLEASANTON: The 925 Band, dance, covers, 7-8:30 p.m. at Concerts in the Park. Location: Lions Wayside Park, 4401 First Street, Pleasanton, CA. Free, pleasantondowntown.net
REDWOOD CITY: Shades of Blue, hip-hop, rock and funk music, 6-8 p.m. Music on the Square. Location: Courthouse Square, 2200 Broadway, Redwood City, CA. Free, redwoodcityevents.com
ROHNERT PARK: Rotten Tomatoes, garage band, rock, 5 p.m. at Party on the Plaza Concerts at Friday Night Market - Community Center Lawn, 5401 Snyder Lane, Rohnert Park, CA. Free, rpcommunityservices.org
ROLLING HILLS ESTATES: Palos Verdes Street Fair June 12-14, 2026. Artisan booths, vendors with foods, live music and carnival rides in a free admission event for the family. Location: 501 Deep Valley Dr., Rolling Hills Estates, CA. Free admission, palosverdeschamber.com
SACRAMENTO: The Temper Trap + Soft Science + Inner Nature + Zephyr perform 5-9 p.m. at Concerts in the Park. Location: Downtown Plaza Park, 910 I Street, Sacramento, CA. Free, GoDowntownSac.com
SAN JOSE: Silicon Valley Shakespeare's The Two Gentlemen of Verona June 12-28, 2026, Friday-Sunday, 7 p.m. Silicon Valley Shakespeare. Free, outdoor Shakespeare in the Park Willow Street (Frank Bramhall) Park 1320 Willow Street San Jose, CA Free, svshakespeare.org
SAN MATEO: San Mateo County Exposition & Fair June 5-14, 2026. Location: 2495 South Delaware Street, San Mateo, CA. sanmateocountyfair.com
SANTA CRUZ: Put on you dancing shoes for DJ Night at Midtown Friday Summer Block Parties 5-9 p.m. at Midtown Square. Food trucks and restaurants, specialty drinks, artists and vendors provide additional excitement to the concert series. Location: 1111 Soquel Ave., Santa Cruz, CA. Free, eventsantacruz.com
SAUSALITO: Idea Band, funk, soul, 6:30-8 p.m. at Sausalito Jazz and Blues by the Bay in Gabrielson Park, Sausalito, CA. Free grass seating, first come first serve, or purchase tickets for reserved table seating, sausalitoca.gov
SHASTA LAKE: FM Flyby band plays rock, country and originals at Friday Night in the Park Concerts, 6-8:30 p.m. Location: Clair Engle Park, 1600 Grand River Ave., Shasta Lake, CA. Free, shastalakechamber.com
THOUSAND OAKS: 5-Star Theatricals presents Summer of Rock, rock classic to now, 7 p.m. Pop Up Arts & Music Festival. Bring your own chair and picnic! Location: Spring Meadow Park, Thousand Oaks, CA. Free, bapacthousandoaks.com
VALLEJO:
Solano County Fair "Stars, Stripes & Carnival Lights" June 11-14, 2026. Non-stop entertainment! Carnival thrills, Live music, Dance, Local Performances,
Livestock, Shopping, Carnival, Food, Yum. Location: 900 Fairgrounds Drive, Vallejo, CA. scfair.org
WESTLAKE VILLAGE: Thousand Oaks DJ + Soccer Watch Party - USA vs. Paraguay, 7 p.m. TGIF Concerts in the Courtyard at Westlake Village Civic Center. Location: 31200 Oak Crest Drive, Westlake Village, CA. Free, wlv.org
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