California Events
All-Alaskan Pig Races at the County Fair
Sunday, July 18, 2027
Past Events
ALAMEDA: Andre Thierry band plays Cajun and zydeco dance music at Free Concerts in the Park in Franklin Park. Location: 1432 San Antonio Ave., Alameda, CA. Free RSVP, rhythmix.org
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
ARCADIA: Plumeria Festival July 17-18, 2026 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. $18, arboretum.org
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
BIG BEAR LAKE: Joe Peters + Elizabeth Bowersox show that it "don't get more country than Big Bear" on Country Night with line dancing! 6 p.m. Put on your boots and head down to the Big Bear Lake Village Concerts. Location: Big Bear Lake Village, Pine Knott Ave. & Village Drive, Big Bear Lake, CA. Free, bigbear.com
BLAIRSDEN: Gold Discovery Days July 18, 2026, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. in Johnsville's Plumas-Eureka State Park. Location: 310 Johnsville Road, Blairsden, CA. pespa.org
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
COMMERCE: 90's Rock Show + Chicago Experience, tribute to the classic rock band Chicago, 6:30-10 p.m. Commerce Summer Concerts in Rosewood Park. Location: 5600 Harbor St., Commerce, CA. Free, commerceca.gov
COSTA MESA: OC Brew Hee Haw Craft Beer Roundup OC Fair July 17-18, 2026. Unlimited sampling of craft beer, cider and seltzers + live performances! The Brew Hee Haw will be held in the Action Sports Arena Location: 88 Fair Dr. Costa Mesa, CA $66-71.50 approx., ocbrewheehaw.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
COSTA MESA: Shades of Blue band plays diverse blues songs and arrangements, 6-9 p.m. Metro Pointe Concerts Fridays And Saturdays at Metro Pointe Shopping Mall. Location: 901 S. Coast Dr., Costa Mesa, CA. Free. metropointe.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
DEL MAR: Tacos & Tequila Festival 2-6 p.m. at Del Mar Thoroughbred Club Seaside Cabana. Specialty tequilas, handcrafted & frozen margaritas, as well as refreshing cervezas paired with tacos. Each ticket includes five drink tasters & souvenir cup. Upgrade to Early Admission and receive two tacos and an extra hour to satisfy your taste buds. Event is ages 21 & up. Location: 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd., Del Mar, CA. $42-60, dmtc.com
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,
1 Park Street,
Fortuna, CA.
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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
GLENDALE: Cruise Night July 18, 2026, 5:30-10:30 p.m. Brand Blvd. This event is free for all ages! Come out and see what one of Southern California's largest car shows has to offer! Approximately 400 Pre-1980 cars will be on display and participating in the event. Cruise Night spectacular bands. Free admission, glendalecruisenight.com
GREENVILLE: Gold Digger's Parade & Festival. Indian Valley Chamber of Commerce Gold Digger Days Celebration in Greenville, CA
HAT CREEK: 46th Annual Deep Pit BBQ, July 18, 2026, 1-4 p.m. at Hat Creek Hereford Ranch. Location: 17855 Doty Rd. Hat Creek, CA. $20-25 approx. for BBQ plate. facebook.com/ HatCreekVFD
HOLLISTER: Street Festival, Car Show July 18, 2026, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. The Hollister Downtown Association invites all to enjoy: 2 stages of live entertainment and music, FREE Admission and parking, Lots of fabulous vendors, Downtown restaurant and merchant sidewalk sales and specials, Food concessions. Free, downtownhollister.org
HOLLYWOOD: Blues Traveler and Gin Blossoms + Spin Doctors, 8 p.m. Hollywood Bowl Summer Concert Season. Location: 2301 N Highland Ave., Los Angeles, CA. $, hollywoodbowl.com
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
IRVINE: Jukebox, top 40 hits, 5:30 p.m. at Summer in the City Concerts in Mike Ward Community Park. Location: Woodbridge, 20 Lake Rd., Irvine, CA. Free, cityofirvine.org
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
LAKE ALMANOR: Timeless Live band at Lake Almanor Summer Concerts. Daytime Party • Live Music • Family Fun by the Lake. Location: Plumas Pines Resort, 3000 Almanor Drive West, Prattville, CA. Free, plumaspinesresort.com
LAKE FOREST: Tijuana Dogs, a high-energy, rock, dance and party band plays 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Summer Concert Series in Lake Forest Sports Park. Take time to check out the Bloom Pop Up Market. Location: 28000 Rancho Parkway, Lake Forest, CA. Free, lakeforestca.gov
LAKEPORT: Inna Vision + Dubcraft, reggae 5-10 p.m. Music begins at 6 p.m. at Music on the Lake Concerts, Lakeport Konocti Vista Casino & Resort. Bring your lawn chairs. No outside food & drink permitted. Location: 2755 Mission Rancheria Road. Lakeport, CA. Free, konocti-vista-casino.com
LONG BEACH: Intent plays roots reggae music in the afternoon at Summertime in the SLV Concert Series, Shoreline Village, 401-435 Shoreline Village Drive, Ca Long Beach, CA. Free, shorelinevillage.com
LONG BEACH: 6-10 p.m. JLB plays rock en Español music at Summertime in the SLV Concert Series, Shoreline Village, 401-435 Shoreline Village Drive, Ca Long Beach, CA. Free, shorelinevillage.com
LOS ANGELES: Wonder-Full band, Stevie Wonder tribute at Grand Park Concerts 6-10 p.m. in Grand Park California Plaza. Location: 350 South Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, CA. Free, grandperformances.org
LOS ANGELES: Hip-hop Family Reunion 7-10 p.m. Levitt Pavilion Concerts Location: MacArthur Park, Los Angeles, CA. Free, levittlosangeles.org
MARINA DEL REY: Los Lobos, Chicano rock, 7 p.m. at Marina del Rey Summer Concert Series in Burton Chace Park. Attendance is first come first serve as space permits. Park opens at 6 a.m. Location: 13650 Mindanao Way, Marina del Rey, CA. Free, marinadelrey.lacounty.gov
MARIPOSA: Mike Hammar and the Professor Duo, 7-9 p.m. Music on the Green in Art Park. Location: 5013 Highway 140, Mariposa, CA. Free, mariposaartscouncil.org
MARYSVILLE: Peach Festival July 17-18, 2026. Held in Historic Old Town Marysville Downtown Marysville, CA Amusement rides, kids area, arts & crafts, food vendors, entertainment and more. marysvillepeachfest.com
MURRIETA: Blink 180 True - BLINK 182 tribute, pop-punk + Rebel Diamond - The Killers tribute, hard rock 7-9 p.m. at Murrieta Summer Concert Series in Town Square Park Amphitheater. Location: 11 Town Square, Murrieta, CA. Free, murrietaca.gov
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
PASADENA: Dave Barnes Band play rock, acoustic, soul, 6-10 p.m. at Levitt VIBE Summer Concerts in Memorial Park. Location: 85 E. Holly Street, Pasadena, CA Free, levittvibepasadenamusicseries.com
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. 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: Sonic Addiction band plays classic rock, 80s hits, funk and pop, 5-7 p.m. at Sounds of the Shores in Marlin Park. Location: corner of Neptune & Cringle Redwood City, CA. Free, redwoodcity.org
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 ANSELMO: Savannah Blugrass Band, Northern California newgrass, 6-8:30 p.m. Live on the Avenue Summer Concerts in Downtown San Anselmo. Location: Creek Park, 451 Sir Francis Drake Blvd., San Anselmo, CA. Free, liveontheavenue.org
SAN CLEMENTE: San Clemente Ocean Festival July 18-19, 2026 next to San Clemente Pier. International Lifeguard Competition; Body Surfing Contest; Sport of Kings SUP Race, Beach Run, Grom's Rule Surf Contest, Sand Sculpting Competition; Lifeguards' Pancake Breakfast, Fishing Derby, Youth Pavilion with Mermaid Parade; Dolphin Dash, Kid's Beach Run, Classic Woody Car Exhibit; Ocean Art Show; Family Beach Party & Free Concert; and Great Rubber Duck Race; Free to attend. Location: San Clemente Pier, San Clemente, CA. oceanfestival.org
SAN DIEGO: Pride Festival July 18-19, 2026 includes Rally, Saturday Parade, Festival, and night time parties hosted by various clubs and venues. Location: Historic Balboa Park, Marston Point, Balboa Park (6th & Laurel St.) $, sdpride.org
SAN DIEGO: SAN DIEGO: 257th Mission San Diego de Alcala parish anniversary Jubilee Festival of the Bells July 17-19, 2026. Friday - St. Didacus Dinner; Saturday - Blessing of the Animals 10a, Blessing of the Bells 12p; Location: 10818 San Diego Mission Road, San Diego, CA. missionsandiego.org
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 BARBARA: California Wine Festival July 17-18, 2026 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. $95-260, californiawinefestival.com
SANTA CLARA: Anime Impulse Bay Area July 18-19, 2026 at Santa Clara Convention Center. Anime, manga, Artist Alley, Vendor Hall and a great lineup of actors you can meet. Location: 5166 Stars & Stripes Drive, Santa Clara, CA. $, animeimpulse.com | anime
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
SANTA ROSA: Hot Air Balloon Classic July 18-19, 2026. Drinks, food trucks, funzone, photo balloon, cold inflate. Hot Air Balloon Glow Show, Main Launch (Approx. 20 balloons participate), Tethered hot air balloon rides, Food trucks, funzone, photo balloon, cold inflate. Location: Sonoma County Fairgrounds, 1350 Bennett Valley Road, Santa Rosa, CA. $22.48-57.86, schabc.org
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
SEAL BEACH: Lions Club Fish Fry July 18-19, 2026. Location: Eisenhower Park Ocean & Main St. at Seal Beach Pier. Bands play continuously on Saturday 11 a.m.-7 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Besides the famous Lions Fish & Chips, there's Bratwurst and Cajun Sausage sandwiches along with Jumbo Hot Dogs. Ice cold Beer, Wine and Wine-a-Ritas sold in the beer garden. Free admission, sealbeachlions.org
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
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE: Dave Perez Band 5:45 p.m. at free concerts in Heavenly Village. Location: 1001 Heavenly Village Way, South Lake Tahoe, CA. Free, theshopsatheavenly.com
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
TEMECULA: Peter White with Vincent Ingala and Roman Street in concert playing Smooth Jazz at Thornton Winery Champagne Jazz Series. 6 p.m. opens, 7 p.m. concert. Location: 32575 Rancho California Rd., Temecula, CA. $125-285, thorntonwine.com
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: Cubensis plays a Grateful Dead rock tribute, 6-9 p.m. at free Ventura Summer Tribute Concerts at Aqua Beachfront. Location: 450 East Harbor Boulevard outdoors at Crowne Plaza promenade, Ventura, CA Free, public welcome, venturagratefuldead.com
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
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