California Events
California State Fair in Sacramento
Tuesday, July 14, 2026
CALIFORNIA: Grunion Run at California Beaches July 14-17, 2026, times vary between 9:45 p.m.-2 a.m. Catch grunion with your bare hands only and take only what you plan to eat, according to California Department of Fish & Wildlife. Fishing regs apply, wildlife.ca.gov
FORTUNA: Fortuna Rodeo July 11-19, 2026. See Bullfighters Only; Fortuna Rodeo; Bulls, Broncs, Bands, & Brews;
and
Deep Pit Barbeque. Fortuna Rodeo Grounds,
1 Park Street,
Fortuna, CA.
Tickets: $15-up, fortunarodeo.com fortunarodeo.com |
rodeo
LAGUNA BEACH: Sawdust Festival June 26-September 6, 2026, 11 a.m. daily. Outdoor, juried fine arts festival set among eucalyptus groves of Laguna Canyon, features sawdust on the grounds as carvers, painters, photographers, glass-blowers, jewelers and ceramic artists display their works while also creating new products. $, sawdustartfestival.org
LAGUNA BEACH: Art-A-Fair June 26-September 6, 2026. Next door to Sawdust Festival is an art festival comprised of a cooperative of independent artists from all over the world. Location: 777 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, CA. $, art-a-fair.com
LAGUNA BEACH: Pageant of the Masters and Festival of the Arts, The Greatest of All Time, July 9-September 4, 2026. The star-lit amphitheater's nightly production of tableaux vivant (living picture) re-creations of iconic works by Michelangelo, Claude Monet, Vincent van Gogh, Pablo Picasso, Frida Kahlo, Norman Rockwell, and more are the highlight to this festival also featuring a fine arts show daily. $10-175, foapom.com
TURLOCK: Stanislaus County Fair July 10-19, 2026. In addition to the carnival, free concerts, animal and human stunts, magic and entertainment there's Tractor Pulls, Destruction Derby, Monster Trucks and Hispanic Rodeo. Location: 900 N. Broadway Ave., Turlock, CA. $, stancofair.com
Past events
BIG BEAR: Alpine Slide Big Bear at 800 Wildrose Lane (just off Big Bear Blvd.). The family-fun recreation area is open daily 10 a.m.-7 p.m. For the most current hours of operation, pricing, height requirements or general information AlpineSlideBigBear.com or call (909) 866-4626.
CARMEL: Carmel Bach Festival July 12-26, 2025. Carmel Bach Festival held in multiple locations celebrates the works, inspiration, and ongoing influence of J.S. Bach $free-up, approx. bachfestival.org
CLAREMONT: 33 Thunder, country, 7-8:30 p.m. Concerts in the Park, Memorial Park. Location: 840 N. Indian Hill Boulevard, Claremont, CA. Free, claremontca.gov JULY 7, 2025
COVINA: City Beat, horn-driven dance band, 7:30 p.m. at Summer Concerts in Covina Park. Location: 301 N. Fourth Avenue, Covina, CA. Free, covinaca.gov
LA PUENTE: Mufasa Lion King, Summer Movies in the Park at Sundown in La Puente Park. Bring your blankets, lawn chairs, and loved ones to enjoy family-friendly films on a big outdoor screen under the stars. Snacks available for purchase. Location: 501 N. Glendora Ave. La Puente, CA 91744. Free, (626) 855-1560 for more information.
SAN DIEGO: Richard Hills, organ, is a virtuosity from the UK considered one of the world's leading contemporary theatre organists, 7:30 p.m. at Spreckels Organ Pavilion Twilight Concerts in Balboa Park. Location: Spreckels Pavilion, 1549 El Prado, San Diego, CA. Free, balboapark.org
SONOMA: Valley of the Moon Music Festival July 12-27, 2025 is a series specializing in Classical and Romantic chamber music on period instruments. Location: Hanna Boys Center Auditorium 17000 Arnold Drive Sonoma, CA 95476. $, valleyofthemoonmusicfestival.org
WHITTIER: The Dreamboats, 50s, 60s hits, pop, 7-8:30 p.m. Whittier Monday Night Concerts in the Park Location: Central Park, 13212 Park Street, Whittier, CA. Free, cityofwhittier.org
Events are not guaranteed. It is your responsibility to confirm before going.