
BLYTHE: Colorado River Fair March 12-15, 2026 at Colorado River Fair Grounds. Entertainment, carnival attractions, livestock competition and auction. Farm Olympics on March 14, 2025, 4 p.m. includes Field Loader, Hay Squeeze, Potato Race, Tug of War, Hay Stealing, Toughest Farm Hand and Boom Hay Loading, Location: 591 N. Olive Lake Blvd., Blythe, CA 92225. $12-up approx., coloradoriverfair.com | fairs
CARLSBAD: The Flower Fields March 1-May 10, 2026. Location: 5704 Paseo del Norte, Carlsbad, CA. $, theflowerfields.com
CONCORD: Walnut Creek Artisan Bead & Design Show March 13-15, 2026, 10 a.m. daily. Handcraft and jewelry design, artistic beads, gemstones, one-of-a-kind jewelry, designer clothing, jewelry-making supplies, and vintage items. Open to the public. Location: Concord Plaza Hotel, 45 John Glenn Drive, Concord, CA 94520. $10, beadanddesign.com
DUBLIN: St. Patrick's Day Festival March 14-15, 2026, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. with St. Patrick's Day Parade on Saturday at 9:30 a.m. Dublin Civic Center Festival 100 Civic Plaza Dublin, CA. Free, DublinStPats.com
EXETER: Rocky Hill MotorFest March 14, 2026, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. in Downtown Exeter. Chrome, horsepower, and style in this adrenaline-fueled celebration of fast cars, roaring motorcycles and jaw-dropping custom builds, Location: Downtown Exeter, Pine & E Street, Exeter, CA. Free to see, exeterchamber.com
FRESNO: Ani-Me Con March 14-15, 2026 at Fresno Fairgrounds. Public invited to this convention of anime, sci-fi, pop culture features special guest performances, merch, vendors, games, contests. Location: 1121 S. Chance Ave., Fresno, CA. $10-20, fresnofair.com | ani-me.com
IMPERIAL: California Mid-Winter Fair & Fiesta February 27-March 15, 2026 (closed Mon. & Tues.) at Imperial Valley Fairgrounds. Helm Brothers Carnival, wrist bands available. Location: 200 East Second Street, Imperial, CA 92251. $, ivfairgrounds.com
INDIAN WELLS: Indian Wells BNP Paribas Open Tennis March 1-15, 2026. Indian Wells Tennis Garden 78-200 Miles Avenue Indian Wells, CA 92210 $Free-up, bnpparibasopen.com
LAKE ELSINORE: Muddy Dash March 14, 2026, 8-9 a.m. at Oak Canyon Park. Fun obstacles you can run, walk, crawl, or slide through at your own pace include mud pits and foam designed for families and kids. Music and a post-race party to celebrate your muddy victory Location: 5305 Santiago Canyon Rd Silverado, CA. Free registration, muddydash.com
LA VERNE: Orange Blossom Vendor Faire March 14, 2026, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Over 40 vendors, music, a tractor-pulled wagon ride and tours of the historic Weber House. laverneheritage.org
ORANGE COUNTY: Orange County Restaurant Week, March 8-14, 2026. ocrestaurantweek.com
PASADENA: Pasadena Spring Home Show March 14-15, 2026 at Pasadena Convention Center. Special, show-only deep discounts. Location: 300 E. Green Street Pasadena, CA. Free-$, pasadenahomeshow.com | home shows
PLEASANT HILL: Northern California Camellia Council Show March 14-15, 2026 at St. Andrew's Celebration Center. Location: 1601 Mary Road, Pleasant Hill, CA, camelliasocietyofsacramento.org
REEDLEY: Railfest March 14-15, 2026, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at Hillcrest & Wahtoke Railroad. Location: 6943 S. Reed Ave., Reedley, CA. $10, hillcrestreedley.com/events
ROSEVILLE: The Great Junk Hunt March 13-14, 2026 at Roebbelen Center. Round up of curated vendors selling their best goods, plus no party is complete without cocktails, live music and aisles of junkin' treasure. Location: 700 Event Center Drive, Roseville, CA. $, thegreatjunkhunt.com
SACRAMENTO: The Original Sacramento Home & Garden Show March 13-15, 2026 at Cal Expo. Location: 1600 Exposition Blvd. Sacramento, CA $, sacramentohomeandgarden.show | home shows
SANGER: Fresno County Blossom Trail Festival March 14, 2026 in Downtown Sanger includes live music, vendors, a beer garden, a Lego build competition and a car show! Free admission, sanger.org
SANTA CLARA: Bay Area Spring Home Show March 14-15, 2026 at Santa Clara Convention Center. One-Stop-Shop resources in home improvement. Location: 5001 Great America Parkway, Santa Clara, CA. Free admission, homeshowsanjose.com | home shows
WATSONVILLE: Watsonville Film Festival March 12-21, 2026 Watsonville Civic Plaza, 275 Main Street, Watsonville, CA | film
Past events
BREA: Brea Spring Craft Boutique March 14-15, 2025, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday; 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday at the Brea Community Center. This picture juried show selects vendors after seeing photographs of the majority of merchandise to be sold. Selection is based on quality and balance with emphasis on hand-crafted items. A limited number of commercial merchandise and jewelry will be accepted at the discretion of the organizer. Location: 695 E. Madison Way (corner of Madison Way and Randolph Ave.) $3, ci.brea.ca.us
LOS ALAMITOS: Weekend of Art March 14-15, 2025 at Los Alamitos Community Center. Hours: Friday 5-8 p.m.; Saturday 12-7 p.m. Presented by City of Los Alamitos Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services. Free, cityoflosalamitos.org
NORWALK: Artastic Art Festival March 14, 2025, 6-9 p.m. Annual event includes a Student Art Competition, vendors and artists galore. Location: 13000 Clarkdale Ave., Norwalk, CA. Free, facebook.com/ NorwalkSportsComplex
PASADENA: Art Night Pasadena March 14, 2025, 6-10 p.m. This citywide art and culture celebration features music, dance, visual art, theater, art-making, storytelling, and history. Enjoy a free evening of art, music, and entertainment. ArtNightPasadena.org
Events are not guaranteed. It is your responsibility to confirm before going.