California Festivals
Saturday, March 1, 2025
CARLSBAD: The Flower Fields March 1-May 11, 2025. Location: 5704 Paseo del Norte, Carlsbad, CA. $26 approx., theflowerfields
AMERICAN CANYON: Kiwanis Crab Feed March 1, 2025, 7 p.m. at Boys and Girls Club. All you can eat crab, pasta, salad and bread. Location: 60 Benton Way, American Canyon, CA. $, kiwanisamcan.org (707) 643-6166.
ANDERSON: 39th annual Crown Motors NorCal Boat, Sport & RV Show February 28-March 2, 2025 at Shasta District Fair & Event Center. Location: 1890 Briggs Street, Anderson, CA. $, exposureshows.com | boat shows
CORONA DEL MAR: Joyful Flowers: Ikebana Show March February 28-March 1, 2025 at Sherman Library & Gardens. Presented by The Ikebana Sangetsu West Coast and Ikebana Lessons Groups. Location: 2647 East Coast Highway, Corona del Mar, CA 92625 $, thesherman.org
DEL MAR: The Great Junk Hunt February 28-March 1, 2025 at Del Mar Fairgrounds. Round up of curated vendors selling their best goods, plus no party is complete without cocktails, live music and aisles of junkin' treasure. Location: 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd., Del Mar, CA $10-20, thegreatjunkhunt.com
DEL MAR: Gem Faire February 28-March 2, 2025 at Del Mar Fairgrounds. Location: 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd. Del Mar, CA $7 weekend pass, gemfaire.com
FRESNO: Circus Alegria February 20-March 3, 2025 at Fresno Fairgrounds, Butler Parking Lot. Three shows in one features King Kong Family Show, Dinosaur World Tour and illuminated horses, contortionists, jugglers and clowns. Location: 1121 S. Chance Ave., Fresno, CA. $15, circusalegria.com
FRESNO: Dirt Autocross March 1, 2025, 7 a.m.-5 p.m. at Fresno Fairgrounds. Infield Lot. Location: 1121 S. Chance Ave., Fresno, CA. $, fresnofair.com
FRESNO: Rabbit Show March 1-2, 2025, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. at Fresno Fairgrounds. Jr. Exhibits Building Location: 1121 S. Chance Ave., Fresno, CA. $, fresnofair.com
FRESNO: Fresno Tattoo Expo March 1 & 2, 2025, 11 a.m.-11 p.m. at Fresno Fairgrounds. Commerce Building The Fresno Tattoo Expo is back. All ages welcome. Location: 1121 S. Chance Ave., Fresno, CA. $, fresnofair.com
IMPERIAL: California Mid-Winter Fair & Fiesta February 28-March 16, 2025 (closed Mon. & Tues.) at Imperial Valley Fairgrounds. Helm Brothers Carnival, wrist bands available. Heritage Racing Series and Bands. Location: 200 East Second Street Imperial, CA. $10-12 admission approx, $10 parking, ivfairgrounds.com
INDIO: Riverside County Fair PRCA Pro Rodeo February 28-March 1, 2025 at Riverside County Fairgrounds. Location: 46350 Arabia Street, Indio, CA. $10-40, datefest.org | rodeo
INDIO: Riverside County Fair & National Date Fest February 13-March 2, 2025 at Riverside County Fairgrounds. Includes queen and court, date contests and foods, carnival rides, vendor booths, food and Presidents Day Parade. 46350 Arabia St, Indio, CA 92201. $12 presale, $15 approx. datefest.org
LA QUINTA: La Quinta Art Celebration February 27-March 2, 2025, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at La Quinta Civic Center Park. Juried art show boasts artists from around the globe showing and selling their works. Location: 78495 Calle Tampico La Quinta, CA. $25-30, laquintaartcelebration.org
LOS ALAMITOS: Race on the Base March 1, 2025, on Los Alamitos Joint Forces Training Base. Location: 11200 Lexington Drive, Los Alamitos, CA. $, raceonthebaselosal.com
MARYSVILLE: Bok Kai Festival March 1-2, 2025 in Downtown Marysville. Celebrate Chinese community with the annual Bok Kai parade from the crowning of the Bok Kai Parade Hostess to the Parade and community festivities that culminate in Bomb Day. bokkaitemple.com/ bokkai-weekend
NEVADA CITY: Nevada City Mardi Gras Festival March 1, 2025, 12-4 p.m. | Parade 2 p.m. Parade on Broad Street, Street Fair & Carnevale Nevada City Chamber of Commerce nevadacitychamber.com
NEWARK: Castro Valley 75th annual Mineral, Gem & Jewelry Show and Sale February 28-March 2, 2025 at Newark Pavilion. Presented by Mineral and Gem Society of Castro Valley, meet 40+ dealers selling minerals, fossils, crystals, rocks, gemstones and jewelry. There are exhibits, demonstrations, kids activities, door prizes, geode splitting, and a live auction on Saturday. Hours are Fri 11-5, Sat 10-6, Sun 10-5. Location: 6430 Thornton Ave, Newark, CA. $6 day pass or $10 three days, ebml.club
PALM DESERT: Coachella Valley Wildflower Festival 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains National Monument Visitor Center Palm Desert, CA Parking: St. Margaret's Episcopal Church, 47535 Highway 74.Festival Shuttles available. Free admission, free parking, DesertMountains.org
REEDLEY: Blossom Trail Train March 1-16, 2025, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. weekends at Hillcrest & Wahtoke Railroad. Location: 6943 S. Reed Ave Reedley, CA. $, hillcrestreedley.com
SACRAMENTO - Museum Day March 1-2, 2025. An annual event that allows you free admission into Sacramento's major museums and even the zoo is a welcome break for those who want to check the museums out but can't afford to. Time: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. sacmuseums.org
SAN DIEGO: San Diego Bird Festival February 26-March 2, 2025. The festivities take place at Marina Village Conference Center. Our field trips reach every corner of the county. Location: 1936 Quivira Way, San Diego, CA 92109. which gains you access to many included social events. Free-$225, sandiegoaudubon.org | birding
SAN DIEGO: Gaslamp Mardi Gras February 28-March 1, 2025 at Gaslamp Quarter. San Diego's #1 Mardi Gras Celebration. Fat Tuesday, March 4, 2025. Location: American Junkie, 628 5th Ave., San Diego, CA. $32.78-100 Ticket: GaslampMardiGras.com
SAN DIEGO: Mainly Mozart Youth Orchestra Senior Showcase at Dove Library in Carlsbad, mainlymozart.org
SAN FRANCISCO: San Francisco Pacific Orchid Festival & Gardening Exposition February 28-March 2, 2025 "Orchids in the Clouds" San Francisco County Fair Building Hall of Flowers 1199 9th St. San Francisco, CA $7-15, orchidsanfrancisco.org
SANTA BARBARA: World of Pinot Noir February 27-March 1, 2025. In-depth Tasting Seminars, Grand Tastings, Gala Dinners featuring prominent guest chefs and more. Mostly held at Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara, CA. $150-up, worldofpinotnoir.com
SANTA ROSA: Santa Rosa Tattoos and Blues February 28-March 2, 2025 at
Flamingo Conference Resort & Spa
2777 Fourth Street
$25-50, santarosatattoosandblues.com
YOUNTVILLE: Town of Yountville Mardi Gras La Carnavale Parade 1 p.m., followed by celebration in Yountville Community Park right after the parade. Live music by the Gumbo Band, Freshly prepared crepes from Madeleine's Macarons & Crepes, Gumbo & Po Boys from Locheria Fusion Kitchen, fun children's activities and more! Free admission, townofyountville.com
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