California Events
Sunday, March 9, 2025
ANGELS CAMP: Calaveras Celtic Faire March 7-9, 2025 at The Calaveras County Fairgrounds. Banshee in the Kitchen, Brick Top Blaggers, Celtica Nova, Wicked Tinkers, The Black Irish Band, Golden Bough and Emerald Society Pipe & Drum are among performers. Location: 101 Frogtown Road, Angels Camp, CA. $tickets, calaverascelticfaire.com
ARCADIA: Barks & Brews March 9, 2025, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at Los Angeles County Arboretum & Botanic Garden. Craft brews, food trucks with local eats, adoptable pups, complimentary pup portraits and dog walks (dogs must remain on leash), all supporting two great causes — Pasadena Humane and the LA Arboretum Foundation. Location: 301 N Baldwin Ave, Arcadia, CA $15 + $10 per dog, arboretum.org/ events/ barks-and-brews/ | beer
BUENA PARK Knott's Berry Farm Boysenberry Festival March 28 - April 27, 2025 features the return of the annual celebration of the late Walter Knott's beloved Boysenberry.
CARLSBAD: The Flower Fields March 1-May 11, 2025. Location: 5704 Paseo del Norte, Carlsbad, CA. $26 approx., theflowerfields
CATHEDRAL CITY: Cathedral City LGBT Days March 7-9, 2025. LGBT Days' Bed Race is March 9, 10 a.m.. Downtown Cathedral City, 68700 Avenida Lalo Guerrero. Prizes for winners. Cathedral City Fire Department & Cathedral City Police Department. cathedralcitylgbtdays.com | pride
CHOWCHILLA: Western Stampede Stampede Barrel Racing March 7-9, 2025 at Chowchilla-Madera County Fairgrounds. Location: 1000 S. 3rd St., Chowchilla, CA chowchillafair.org
COSTA MESA: 15th Annual Pacific Coast Sportfishing Show March 6-9, 2025 at OC Fair & Event Center. Pacific Coast Sportfishing Tackle, Boat, Travel and Outdoors Super Show Hundreds of Exhibitors, Seminars, Demonstrations and Family Entertainment Seven halls, 200,000+ square feet of Salt and Freshwater Fishing Tackle, Boats, Travel Destinations and Everything Outdoors. Luxury, performance and cruising boats, personal watercraft, fishing accessories, marine electronics and adventure gear with show specials on thousands of items Open Thu 12-7p; Fri 12-7p; and Sun 10a-5p. Location: 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, CA. $23.18 online, sportfishingfestival.com
DANA POINT: Festival of Whales March 7-9, 2025. Event includes car shows, parade, Grunion 10K Run, Rubber Ducky Derby, Outrigger Race, Family Hikes, Boat and Ship Rides, Sandcastle Contest and more! festivalofwhales.com
FERNDALE: Foggy Bottom Milk Run March 9, 2025, 12-4 p.m. finishes on Main Street. 3 different courses for 2, 4 and 10-mile runs through farmlands to the Main St. $, visitferndale.com | (707) 845-0001
FRESNO: The Fresno Home and Garden Show March 7-9, 2025 at Fresno Fairgrounds. Outdoor Food Courts with fair food and gourmet food trucks! Location: 1121 S Chance Ave, Fresno, CA. $6-12, fresnoshows.com | home shows
HUNTINGTON BEACH: Kite Party March 8-9, 2025, sunrise to sunset at Huntington City Beach next to Huntington Beach Pier. Participants are by pre-registration only; Free to see, kiteparty.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 92251. $10-15 admission approx, $ parking, ivfairgrounds.com
INDIAN WELLS: Indian Wells BNP Paribas Open Tennis March 2-16, 2025. Indian Wells Tennis Garden 78-200 Miles Avenue Indian Wells, CA 92210 $Free-up, bnpparibasopen.com
JULIAN: Daffodil Days, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. March 7-April 27, 2025 at Julian Farm and Orchard. You-Pick Daffodil Flowers, Hayrides, Sunflowers, Petting Zoo, Ax Throwing, and more! Location: 4381 CA-78, Santa Ysabel, CA. $5 general admission, $20 u-pick daffodils, optional add-ons, julianfarmandorchard.com
LONG BEACH: California State University Long Beach Pow Wow March 8-9, 2025. 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday | 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Sunday new location at Intramural Rugby & Soccer Fields. Spectators follow directional signs to park in Palo Verde North & South Parking Structures, G13, and G14 Lots. Long Beach, CA. Free admission, all are welcome! csulb.edu
LOS ANGELES: Reel Independent Film Festival March 5-15, 2025 takes place at multiple cinema locations and venues. $tickets, hollywoodreelindependentfilmfestival.com
MONTEREY: Jazz Bash by the Bay March 7-9, 2025. Jazz Bash mix of music and dancing are some special features sprinkled throughout the weekend. Location: Conference Center and Portola Hotel & Spa, 2 Portola Plaza, Monterey, CA 93940. Tickets: jazzbashmonterey.com | music
PALM DESERT: Uncorked at the Zoo March 9, 2025, 5-7 p.m. at The Living Desert Zoo. Savor fine wines, Indulge in delectable bites, Relax and meet your fellow members, It will be a perfect night to unwind while preserving wildlife. Location: 47900 Portola Avenue Palm Desert, CA. Join the zoo and become a member to attend this event, $, livingdesert.org
REDONDO BEACH Annual Festival of the Kite March 9, 2025, 12 Noon- 5 p.m. Redondo Beach Pier 100 Fishermans Wharf Redondo Beach, CA. Free, redondopier.com
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
SAN RAFAEL: Marin Arts & Crafts Show March 7-9, 2025, 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: Marin Center Exhibit Hall, 10 Ave Of The Flags, San Rafael, CA 94903. $Free admission, beadanddesign.com
SANTA BARBARA: Santa Barbara International Orchid Show Show, Judging Event March 7-9, 2025 at Earl Warren Showgrounds, 3400 Calle Real, Santa Barbara, CA. $20-30, sborchidshow.com | orchids
WATSONVILLE: Watsonville Film Festival March 6-25, 2025 Watsonville Civic Plaza, 275 Main Street, Watsonville, CA watsonvillefilmfest.org | film
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