California Events
All-Alaskan Pig Races at the County Fair
Saturday, July 18, 2026
ALTADENA: Past Action Heroes, 80s and 90s classics, 7 p.m. at Concerts in the Park, Loma Alta Park - lower lawn. Location: 3330 N. Lincoln Avenue, Altadena, CA. Free, altadenarotary.org
APTOS: Johnny Reyes & The Midnight Blues at Summertine Music concert series, 2-4:30 p.m. at California Coffee in the Beer & Wine Garden. All are welcome to listen to the free concerts. Location: 9105 Soquel Dr., Aptos, CA. Free & open to public, cacoffeeaptos.com
ARCATA: Latin Peppers band performs at Arcata Plaza Summer Concerts & Farmers' Market 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Location: Arcata Plaza surrounded by 8th, 9th, G, and H Street, Arcata, CA. Free, northcoastgrowersassociation.org
ARNOLD: Cameo Plaza Concerts features the band Murphys Jazz Allstars, 6 p.m. Bring family & friends, lawn chairs or blankets, kick back and enjoy! Location: 1004 Highway 4, Arnold, CA. Free, cameoplaza.net
CAMARILLO: Camarillo Heritage Days July 15-19, 2026 on Ventura Boulevard. Celebrate the city's rich heritage in the heart of Old Town Camarillo with vintage cars, carnival rides, food, local craft vendors, live music, live art and more. Free admission, camarilloheritagedays.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
COSTA MESA: Orange County Fair July 17-August 16, 2026. Closed on Mondays & Tuesdays. A little bit 'o country in the heart of the city brings out the 'happy' in people who get to see piglets, smell a barn, fresh-baked aromas at cooking demos, hear screams on the wild rides and marvel at the latest inventions. $, ocfair.com
DANVILLE: Jesse Brewster performs at Music in the Plaza, 4-6 p.m. in the Prospect Park Plaza. Location: 396 Hartz Ave., Danville, CA. Free, danville.ca.gov
FORTUNA: Fortuna Rodeo July 11-19, 2026. See Bullfighters Only; Fortuna Rodeo; Bulls, Broncs, Bands, & Brews;
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Deep Pit Barbeque. Fortuna Rodeo Grounds,
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FRESNO: Fresno County Historical Museum Open July 18, 2026 at Fresno County Historical Museum & Big Fresno Fair Museum OPEN! 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at Fresno Fairgrounds. Location: 1121 S. Chance Ave., Fresno, CA. Free to attend, fresnofair.com | additional dates: August 15, September 19, November 21 & December 19, 2026
HUNTINGTON BEACH: Mystified, INXS tribute band at SeaLegs Concerts at the Beach, 2-6 p.m. at Bolsa Chica State Beach. Huntington Beach, CA. Free, sealegsatthebeach.com
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
PALO ALTO: Fleetwood Mask, tribute to Fleetwood Mac + opening act Legally Blue (blues) at 5 p.m. Concert goes till 8 p.m. at Twilight Concert Series at Rinconada Park. Location: 777 Embarcadero Road, Palo Alto, CA. Free, cityofpaloalto.org
PALO ALTO: Stanford Jazz Festival presents: Anat Cohen July 18, 2026, 7:30 p.m. on the campus of Stanford University. 25 jazz concerts from world class performers June 21-July 31, 2026. $20-62, stanfordjazz.org
PIERCY: Northern Nights July 17-19, 2026. Music. Cannabis. Art. Glamping. Wellness. Redwoods. Location: Cooks Valley Campground $149-599 approx., northernnights.org
PLEASANT HILL: Blues & Brews Festival July 17-18, 2026. Friday Pre-Party 6-9p; Saturday Main Festival 4-9. at Pleasant Hill Park. Unlimited Craft Beer Tasting, Food & Merch Vendors, Blues music live! Location: 147 Gregory Lane, Pleasant Hill, CA. $, bluesandbrewsfestival.com/
REDONDO BEACH: Sligo Rags, Irish fiddle, Concerts on the Pier 6-8 p.m. on Redondo Beach Pier. Bring blanket or lawn chair. Location: 100 Fisherman's Wharf, Redondo Beach, CA. Free, redondopier.com
REDWOOD CITY: Kids Rock! presents Lori & RJ, award-winning children's entertainers, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. at Courthouse Square. Andy Z is emcee. Location: 2200 Broadway, Redwood City, CA. Free, redwoodcity.org
REDWOOD CITY: Pride & Joy band, Motown, R&B, 3:30-6 p.m. at Port of Redwood City Rock the Dock. Location: 59 Seaport Court Redwood City, CA $5-20 suggested donation, rockthedockrwc.com
ROSEVILLE: Maroon Vibes is a Maroon 5 tribute band appearing in concert 6:30-9:30 p.m. Concerts in the Square at Town Square, Vernon Street, Roseville, CA. Free, roseville.ca.us
SACRAMENTO: California State Fair July 17-August 2, 2026 at Cal Expo, Sacramento, CA. Open Monday-Thursday 4-10 p.m.; Friday-Sunday 10 a.m.-10 p.m. $, calexpostatefair.com
SALINAS: California Rodeo July 16-19, 2026 at Salinas Sports Complex. Rodeo, Colmo del Rodeo Parade in Old Town Salinas carodeo.com
SAN LUIS OBISPO: Central Coast Renaissance Festival July 18-19, 2026 at Laguna Lake Park. Step into the year 1585 when Queen Elizabeth I was England's magnificent monarch. Location: Laguna Lake Park, 504 Madonna Road, San Luis Obispo, CA. $40-50, ccrenfaire.com | renfair
SANTA CLARITA: The FABBA Show, tribute to the pop band sensation, ABBA, 7 p.m. at Concerts in the Park in Central Park. Location: 27150 Bouquet Canyon Rd., Santa Clarita, CA. Free, santa-clarita.com
SANTEE: Journeymen, Journey tribute band performs 6:30-8 p.m. at Santee Summer Concerts at Town Center Community Park. Location: East 550 Park Center Drive Santee, California 92071 Free, cityofsanteeca.gov
SIMI VALLEY: TLR, tribute to the Eagles and beloved songs such as The Long Run, 6:30 p.m. at Simi Valley Summer Concerts in Rancho Simi Community Park. Location: 1765 Royal Ave., Simi Valley, CA. Free, rsrpd.org
SONOMA: Valley of the Moon Music Festival July 5-27, 2026 specializes in Classical and Romantic chamber music on period instruments. Location: Hanna Boys Center Auditorium, 17000 Arnold Drive, Sonoma, CA. $, valleyofthemoonmusicfestival.org
SUSANVILLE: Lassen County Fair July 15-19, 2026, 11 a.m.-11 p.m. daily except Sunday closing at 10 p.m. 3-day concert & CCPRA rodeo pass available. Susanville, CA $, lassencountyfair.org
TORRANCE: Stacey and the Master Plan, country hits, 5 p.m. at Torrance Summer Nights Concerts in Wilson Park Amphitheatre. Location: 2200 Crenshaw Blvd. Torrance, CA Free, torranceca.gov
VENTURA: Dark Desert Highway, Eagles tribute band performs at Music Under the Stars concerts July-August at Los Olivas Adobe. Location: 4200 Olivas Park Dr., Ventura, CA. $tickets, cityofventura.ca.gov
YUCCA VALLEY: The Answer, classic rock hits, 7-9 p.m. Concerts in the Park at Yucca Valley Community Center Ball Field, 57090 Twentynine Palms Way, Yucca, CA. Free, yucca-valley.org
Past events
ALAMO Moonalice, 70s rock, psychedelic, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Summer Concerts. Location: Livorna Park, 801 Livorna Road, Alamo, CA. Free. alamore.org
ARCADIA: Plumeria Festival July 18-19, 2025 at Los Angeles County Arboretum. More than 100 trees with fragrant plumerias - shop, seminars, food trucks and fun. Location: 301 North Baldwin Ave., Arcadia, CA. $15, arboretum.org
BELMONT SHORE: Stroll & Savor July 18-19, 2025, 5:30-9 p.m. Taste of Belmont Shore, with over 40 restaurants offering the best of their menus. Enjoy an evening walking along 2nd Street, savoring food from around the globe, sipping samples, shopping in our retail shops and listening to talented local musicians as you stroll with your family, friends, and dogs. $15 for 12 tasting tickets, belmontshore.org
CAMINO: Folk on the Farm, concert with Fancy Hagood July 18, 2025, 6-10 p.m. at Delfino Farms. Concert serving the farm's own Edio wine and Henrietta Stich hard cider. Music is focused on grassroots country, bluegrass, and folk. Location: 3205 North Canyon Road, Camino, CA. $ general admission, age 21+ only delfinofarms.com
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
CARMEL: Chicano All Stars, Latin rock, old school, R&B, 5-7 p.m. Carmel Plaza Music Series Carmel Plaza Music Series. Location: Ocean & Mission, Carmel, CA. Free, carmelplaza.com
CHINO: Free Summer Nights Movies on the Lawn at Chino City Hall Lawn are presented by the City of Chino Community Services, Parks & Recreation features Moana 2
COSTA MESA: OC Brew Hee Haw Craft Beer Roundup OC Fair July 18-19, 2025. Unlimited sampling of craft beer, cider and seltzers + live performances! The Brew Hee Haw will be held in the Action Sports Arena Fri. 7:30 p.m. with No Doubt tribute concerts & Sat 1:30 p.m. with Double Wide, country band. Location: 88 Fair Dr. Costa Mesa, CA $71.50, ocbrewheehaw.com
COSTA MESA: Panjive Duo Calypso, pop, island music, 6-9 p.m. Costa Mesa Concerts at Metropointe. Location; 901 S. Coast Dr., Costa Mesa, CA. Free. metropointe.com
DEL MAR: Opening Day Hat Contest at Del Mar Racetrack 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m. at Plaza de Mexico. Win a share of more than $4,000 in prizes in one of four categories: Best Racing Theme, Most Glamorous, Best Fascinator, and Best Flowers. Show off your creation before 3 p.m. in the Plaza de Mexico on Opening Day. Winners announced after the 6th race. Opening Day is expected to sell out, purchase tickets - including general admission - in advance. Location: Del Mar Thoroughbred Club, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd., Del Mar, CA. $, dmtc.com
EUREKA: The Starhoppers + The Riving, 6-8 p.m. Eureka Summer Concerts at Madaket Plaza, Foot of C Street, Eureka, CA Free, fridaynight.market
FONTANA: Night Market 6-10 p.m. Held on Spring Street between Sierra Ave. & Juniper Ave., event includes Music Food, Drinks, Vendors, Graffiti Art, Jumpers, Crafts , Photo Booths & more. Additional dates: October 17, 2025. Free, fontanaca.gov
FRESNO: MYSTIFIED! INXS Tribute, 7-10 p.m. Engelmann Cellars Friday Night Wine Concerts Location: 3275 North Rolinda, Fresno, CA. $24.78 general admission online - concerts 21+ only, engelmanncellars.com
GLENDALE: Ara Dabandjian Quartet. world music, 7 p.m. Brand Summer Music Series. Location: Brand Library & Art Center, 1601 West Mountain Street, Glendale, CA. Free, glendaleartsandculture.org
HOLLYWOOD: Tchaikovsky Spectacular with Fireworks, 8 p.m. It's Hollywood Bowl Summer Concert Season. Location: 2301 N Highland Ave., Los Angeles, CA. $, hollywoodbowl.com
LAGUNA BEACH: The Sea Monks, rockabilly, country,blues, 5:30-7 p.m. Laguna Beach Festival of the Arts Concerts $40-75 approx., foapom.com; limited free seating available to festival attendees during many of these concerts
LAGUNA HILLS: Radio Royalty, 80s hits on the radio dial, dance, party, 6:30 p.m., Laguna Hills Summer Concerts at Laguna Hills Community Center. Bring blankets and chairs. Location: 25555 Alicia Parkway, Laguna Hills, CA. Free admission, lagunahillsca.gov
LAKE ARROWHEAD: Billy Nation, Billy Joel tribute, 6-9 p.m. at Concerts in the Village. Location: 28200 Highway 189, Lake Arrowhead, CA. $, lakearrowheadsummerconcerts.com
LAKEPORT: Beatz Werkin, rock & roll, 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Lakeport Summer Concerts in the Park. Location: Library Park 200 Park St. Lakeport, CA. Free, lakecochamber.com
LA PUENTE: The Holloway, 6-10 p.m. La Puente Farmers Market Live Location: 15900 Central Avenue, La Puente, CA. Free, lapuentelive.com
LATHROP: Plaid City, rock & roll covers, Concert in the Park July 25, 2025 - 7 p.m. at the Generations Center Amphitheater. Bring a blanket or lawn chair, a picnic and a group of friends to enjoy this free concert. Location: 450 Spartan Way, Lathrop, CA. Free, ci.lathrop.ca.us
LOS ANGELES: Music Center's Dance DTLA 7-11 p.m. Come dance under the stars! Location: 135 N. Grand Ave., Los Angeles, CA. Free, all ages, musiccenter.org
MAMMOTH LAKES: Mammoth Reggae Festival July 18-20, 2025 at The Village at Mammoth. Line up: Artikal Sound System, Vana Liya, Pipe Down- Alific, Mykal Rose, Junior Toots, Ginger Roots, Indica Roots, Eli-Mac, Kyle Smith and Roots of Mine. Location: 100 Canyon Blvd, Mammoth Lakes, CA. Free admission, mammothreggae.com
MARYSVILLE: Peach Festival July 18-19, 2025. Held in Historic Old Town Marysville Downtown Marysville, CA Amusement rides, kids area, arts & crafts, food vendors, entertainment and more. marysvillepeachfest.com
MARIPOSA: Yosemite Jazz Band, 7-9 p.m. at Mariposa Art Park Free Summer Concerts. Location: Highway 140 at 4th Street Mariposa, CA. Free, mariposaartscouncil.org
MILPITAS: Other People's Money, rock, 7 p.m. at Milpitas Summer Concerts. Location: Milpitas Sports Center, 1325 E. Calaveras Blvd., Milpitas, CA. Free, milpitas.gov
MORGAN HILL: Faithfully Live, Journey tribute, 5:30-9:30 p.m. at Morgan Hill Free Summer Concerts Community and Cultural Center Amphitheatre 17000 Monterey Road Morgan Hill, CA. Free, visitmorganhill.org
NAPA: Ariel Marin Band + Led Joplin, 6-10 p.m. Friday Nights in the Park. Location: Veteran's Park, 3rd & Main Streets, Napa, CA. Free admission & free parking, donapa.com
BALBOA ISLAND: The Nomads, surf rock, 6-7:30 p.m. Balboa Island Summer Concerts at Balboa Island Park. Location: 107 Agate Ave., Newport Beach, CA. Free, biia.org
NORCO: The Thunder Rolls, Garth Brooks tribute, 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Concerts in the Park. Location: Pikes Peak Park, 97 6th St., Norco, CA. Free, norco.ca.us
NORTH LAKE TAHOE: The Sam Chase & The Untraditional, rock & roll, folk, 6-8:30 p.m. at North Lake Tahoe Music on the Beach, Kings Beach North Lake Tahoe, Calif. Free, northtahoebusiness.org
NOVATO: Papa Joe & the New Deal, 60s to today, cover band at Concerts on the Green Location: Novato Civic Green Flex Space, 901 Sherman Ave. Novato, CA. Free, novato.gov
OAKDALE: Aidyn Davis Band, classic and modern country hits, 6-8:30 p.m. at Oakdale Concerts in the Park. Location: Dorada Park, 590 N Yosemite Ave., Oakdale, CA. Free, oakdalecachamber.org
OLYMPIC VALLEY: Gnarley, 5-7 p.m. at SunSets Music Series Location: Events Plaza Stage in the Village, 1960 Squaw Valley Road, Olympic Valley, CA. Free, palisadestahoe.com
OXNARD: The Rayford Bros., country, rockabilly, blues, surf & greasy rock-n-roll, 6-8:30 p.m., Heritage Square Concerts. Location: Heritage Square, 715 South A Street, Oxnard, CA. Free, chair & table tickets optional, heritagesquareoxnard.com
PALO ALTO: Angels on Stage, Magical Bridge Concerts at Magical Bridge Playground, Mitchell Park, 3700 Middlefield Rd., Palo Alto, CA. Free, magicalbridge.org
PASO ROBLES: California Mid-State Fair July 15-26, 2026. Concerts, carnival rides and the midway, cowboy culture, xtreme car event, contests for all ages and food competitions. Open Mon-Thurs 4 p.m.-12 a.m. | Fri-Sun 12 p.m.-12 a.m. Location: 2198 Riverside Ave., Paso Robles, CA. $14-15, midstatefair.com
PIERCY: Northern Nights July 17-19, 2026. Music. Cannabis. Art. Glamping. Wellness. Redwoods. Acts: Jungle DJ Set, Zeds Dead, Alun, Justin Martin, Livity, Walker & Royce, Bachelors of Science, Balkan Bump, Cut Chemist, Beat Kitty, Super Future, Uniqu3, Wreckno, Beat Kitty, Life on Planets, Shaded & more Location: Cooks Valley Campground $149-599 approx., northernnights.org
PLEASANTON: Evan Thomas & The Brotherhood, blues, 7-8:30 p.m. at Concerts in the Park. Location: Lions Wayside Park, 4401 First Street, Pleasanton, CA. Free, pleasantondowntown.net
REDONDO BEACH: South Bay Greek Festival July 18-20, 2025. Location: St. Katherine Greek Orthodox Church, 722 Knob Hill Ave., Redondo Beach, CA. Hours: Friday 5-10p; Saturday 12-10p; Sunday 12-9p. Admission is affordable and there's lots of fun at this annual event in the South Bay. $5. $2 off 12-5 p.m. on Saturday & Sunday, sbgreekfestival.com
SAN DIEGO: 256th Mission San Diego de Alcala parish anniversary Jubilee Festival of the Bells July 18-20, 2025. Location: 10818 San Diego Mission Road, San Diego, CA. missionsandiego.org
SAN JOSE: Water Lantern Festival July 18-20, 2025, 5:30-10 p.m. at Almaden Lake Park. Food trucks, Floating lantern kit, LED candle, Commemorative drawstring bag, Marker, Playing Cards, Conversation Cards, Lantern retrieval and supporting water.org cause. Location:6099 Winfield Blvd., San Jose, CA. $30.99-57.99, waterlanternfestival.com
SAN LUIS OBISPO: The Vibe Setters, soul, funk, 5-8 p.m. Concerts in the Plaza. Mission Plaza, 989 Chorro, San Luis Obispo, CA. Free, downtownslo.com
SANTA BARBARA: California Wine Festival July 18-19, 2025 at Santa Barbara Beachside Chase Palm Park. Tri-tip provide by BBQ Competitors, artisanal cheeses, breads, olive oil, chocolates and more! A live band keeps the beat for this all-day feast for the senses. Location: 633 E. Cabrillo Blvd. Santa Barbara, CA. $89-255, californiawinefestival.com
SANTA FE SPRINGS:Safety Orange, 7 p.m. at Concerts in the Park. Location: Heritage Park, 12100 Mora Drive off Heritage Park Drive, Santa Fe Springs, CA. Free, santafesprings.org
SANTA MARIA: Eco, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Downtown Fridays Concerts at Santa Maria Town Center West Parking Lot, S. Broadway & Cook St., Santa Maria, CA. Free, dtfsantamaria.com
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE: American Mile, 5:45-9:15 p.m. Heavenly Village Summer Concert Series Location: 1001 Heavenly Village Way, South Lake Tahoe, CA. Free, theshopsatheavenly.com
TEMECULA: Richard III, July 10-19, 2025. Shakespeare in the Vines. Written by William Shakespeare; Directed by Kit Fortier. $, shakespeareinthevines.org
TEMECULA: The Kings of Queen, Queen Tribute, Thornton Winery Friday Night Music Series. Location: Thornton Winery, 32575 Rancho California Rd., Temecula, CA. ticket, thorntonwine.com
TULARE: Toad the Wet Sprocket + Sixpence None the Richer, 7:30 p.m., Tulare Summer Concerts. $, spadeentertainment.com
TURLOCK: Stanislaus County Fair July 11-20, 2025. In addition to the carnival, free concerts, Reflector Man, Twiggy (water skiing ) Squirrel and sports arena Tractor Pulls 7/11-12; Destruction Derby 7/14-15; Monster Trucks 7/16-17; Hispanic Rodeo 7/20; (for extra fee.) Location: 900 N. Broadway Ave., Turlock, CA. $15 fair admission + $ parking, stancofair.com
WATSONVILLE: Edwin y su Grupo Elite, 6-8 p.m., Watsonville Music in the Plaza. Downtown City Plaza, Watsonville, CA. Free, watsonville.gov
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