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Friday, May 1, 2026
ATASCADERO: Tamale Festival May 1-2, 2026 in Downtown and Sunken Gardens are sizzling with excitement as guests buy and taste homemade tamales from a variety of tamale vendors. Best Tamale contest, mariachi bands and more than 100 vendors with over 30 of them being tamale vendors! Free admission, atascaderotamalefest.com\
BAKERSFIELD: Get Lit May 1, 2026, 6:30-9 p.m. at Kern County Museum. Music, Mexican Buffet, Margaritas & Beer under the Neon Lights. Location: 3801 Chester Avenue, Bakersfield, CA. $81.88, kerncountymuseum.org
BANNING / PALM SPRINGS: Palm Springs Hot Rodeo May 1-3, 2026 at AC Dysart Equestrian Park. Location: 2101 West Victory Avenue, Banning, CA. $15-up, psrodeo.org | rodeos
BOONVILLE: Riley Lemons, 5-7 p.m. at Anderson Valley Brewing Company Concerts. Location: 17700 CA-253, Boonville, CA. Free, avbc.com
BRADLEY: Wildflower Triathlon May 1-3, 2026 at Lake San Antonio. The Woodstock of Triathlons is a three-day party celebrating multi-sport, music, beer garden, wine tasting, wellness and outdoor adventure, packed in with a full schedule of races, clinics, plus camping options. Awards in 15 age groups to top five male & female winners. Location: 2610 San Antonio Rd., Bradley, CA. $50-up, wildflowerexperience.com
BRAWLEY: Imperial Valley Taco Festival May 1, 2026, 5-10 p.m. Main Street & Plaza Park. Best Taco Contest, Taco Eating Contest, Best Carne Asada, Beer Garden, Two Stages with Music and Live Entertainment, Lucha Libre. brawleychamber.com
CARLSBAD: The Flower Fields March 1-May 10, 2026. Location: 5704 Paseo del Norte, Carlsbad, CA. $26 approx., theflowerfields.com
CATHEDRAL CITY: Taste of Jalisco May 1-3, 2026. Location: Cathedral City Community Amphitheater. Live entertainment, concerts, carnival, artisan vendors market, authentic street food and tequila tasting (21+). Location: 68526 Ave Lalo Guerrero, Cathedral City, CA. $8.25-up, tasteofjalisco.com
CHERRY VALLEY: Michelada Fest May 1, 2026, 5-10 p.m. at Bogart Regional Park. Entertainment by the High D Boys band and DJ Tony, Mexican food vendors, specialty drinks, free crafts for kids, a mechanical bull, shopping booths and fun for the whole family. Location: 9600 International Park Road, Cherry Valley, CA. Free, bcvparks.com | cinco
COARSEGOLD: Coarsegold Rodeo May 1-2, 2026 at Coarsegold Rodeo Grounds. Mutton bustin', Rodeo Grand Entry, Jr. Bulls, Rodeo Royalty, Jr. Barrel Racing, Musical Entertainment and more. Location: 44777 Rodeo Grounds Lane, Coarsegold, CA. $25 or $200 VIP, coarsegoldrodeogrounds.com | rodeos
DINUBA: Cinco de Mayo Parade, Festival April 30-May 3, 2026 at Rose Ann Vuich Park Free, dinubachamber.com | cinco
ELK GROVE: Sonora San Jose band, Latin hits & originals 5-9 p.m. at Music on Main at Old Town Plaza. Includes market vendors food and drinks you can purchase. Bring lowback chairs, blankets for seating. Location: 9615 Railroad Street, Elk Grove, CA.
FAIRFIELD: Fairfield Farmers Market Fridays May 1-September 25, 2026, 3-7 p.m. at the County Green. Locally grown produce, artisan foods, and a fun atmosphere. Location: Texas Street at Jefferson Street in Downtown Fairfield, CA. Free admission, fairfield.ca.gov
FONTANA: Fontana Car Show Concerts features the Mike Staggs & the Soul band May 1, 2026, 5-8 p.m. in Downtown Fontana on Spring Street, Fontana, CA Free, fontanaca.gov
FREMONT: Fremont Street Eats Opening Night and First Bite Ceremony, 5-9 p.m. at the Fremont Downtown Event Center, 3500 Capitol Ave., Fremont, CA. Free, fremont.gov
HOLLYWOOD: Classic Film Festival April 30-May 3, 2026. The World Comes to Hollywood is the 2026 theme. $, filmfestival.tcm.com | film
JULIAN: Wildflower Festival May 1-3, 2026, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Julian Town Hall 2129 Main St Julian, CA. julianwomansclub.org | flowers
LA PUENTE: LA Misfits, 6-10 p.m. at Farmers Market Live. Location: 15900 Central Avenue, Central/Stimson, La Puente, CA Free, lapuentelive.com
LONG BEACH: Congressional Cup April 29-May 3, 2026. Spectators free, Belmont Pier viewing. thecongressionalcup.com
LOS ALTOS: First Friday 15 Bands play free concerts on 1st Street, Main Street and State Street. Bands include blues-based The Fog; Analog Kid -soul, classic rock; Sorta Sisters - female rock; One Sojourn with heavy metal; JD & the Shout with danceable rock & roll; Pinki Martini - pop & rock; Crossing Dana - rock; Retro Notes with jazz standards; many more. Free, losaltosfirstfriday.fun
LOS BANOS: Merced County Spring Fair "Cows, Plows and Oh-Wows" April 29-May 3, 2026 & Parade Saturday, 9 a.m. Alaskan Racing Pigs, Tractor Pull, Ag Exhibits and Animals, Midway Carnival, Free Concerts, Demolition Derby and Carnival. Location: Fairgrounds, Los Banos, CA. $, countyofmerced.com/ 3880/ Spring-Fair
MORRO BAY: Morro Bay Car Show April 30-May 2, 2026, Cruise the Boulevard on Friday night; park to be admired by visitors from throughout SLO County. Friday is Cruise Night; Saturday Show & Shine is 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Free to see, morrobaycarshow.org
OAKLEY: Apple Z band, a high-energy dance band gets the crowd moving 5-9 p.m. at Oakley Concerts in the Park in Civic Center Amphitheater. Pack a picnic or try the Foodie Crew food truck. Location: 3231 Main St., Oakley, CA. Free, oakleyca.gov
OROVILLE: Hill Kidz band performs reggae music 6-8 p.m. at Concerts in the Park. Food trucks and vendors open at 5:30 p.m. Location: Park Amphitheater in Riverbend Park, 50 Montgomery Street, Oroville, CA Free, frrpd.com
PLACERVILLE: Placerville Home, ADU & Garden Show May 1-3, 2026 at El Dorado County Fairgrounds. See latest in home improvement, remodeling, decor, services, ADUs, Tiny Homes, crafts, food and seniors get in free on Friday! Location: 100 Placerville Drive, Placerville, CA. $7 admission, free parking, PlacervilleHomeShow.com | home shows
RED BLUFF: Tehama District Fair April 30-May 3, 2026 (FREE Admission April 30 for Family Day). Rodeo, Truck & Tractor Pulls, Destruction Derby, Concerts, Contests, Carnival, Kids Zone, Alaskan Pig Races, Miss Tehama County Pageant and more! Location: 650 Antelope Blvd., Red Bluff, CA. $16.50 + $17 parking, tehamadistrictfair.com
REDONDO BEACH: BeachLife Festival May 1-3, 2026 on Harbor Drive. Headliners this year include: Duran Duran, Joan Jett & the Blackhearts, Slightly Stoopid, Sugar Ray, Switchfoot, the Chainsmokers, Lenny Kravitz, Sublime, Pretenders, Alanis Morissett, Jackson Browne, The Beach Boys and many more! Location: 239 N Harbor Drive, Redondo Beach, CA. $189-1399 per day $409-3299 / 3 day pass, beachlifefestival.com
SACRAMENTO: Beer Week April 24-May 3, 2026. Dozens of beer events feature 125+ breweries, serving over 300 varieties of craft beer. sacramentobeerweek.com
SACRAMENTO: Sacramento Autorama May 1-3, 2026 at Cal Expo. Over 500 custom cars compete for thousands in cash and prizes. Location: 1600 Exposition Blvd., Sacramento, CA. $ admission & parking, calexpostatefair.com
SACRAMENTO: Gem Faire May 1-3, 2026 at Scottish Rite Center. Location:6151 H St., Sacramento, CA. $7, gemfaire.com
SACRAMENTO: Edgehill + Ashley Jaguar + DJ Keith + Rainbow City Park band perform 5-9 p.m. at Concerts in the Park. Location: Downtown Plaza Park, 910 I Street, Sacramento, CA. Free, GoDowntownSac.com
SAN GABRIEL: Cinco de Mayo Mercado May 1, 2026, 5:30-9 p.m. in Mission District. Artisan vendors, music, crafts, food, beer garden, craft cocktails, loteria, roping contest, and more! Free admission, SanGabrielCity.com | cinco
SAN LEANDRO: Cinco de Mayo Celebration! May 1, 2026, 6-8 p.m. in Marina Community Center. Entertainment by: Ballet Folklorico Costa de Oro, Mariachi Regional de Magda Vasquez and Alessandro Soberanis. Location: 15301 Wicks Blvd., San Leandro, CA. Free, open to the public, sanleandro.org | cinco
SANTA FE SPRINGS: Noche de Banda 7-11 p.m. at Santa Fe Springs Swap Meet Concerts. Location: 13963 Alondra Blvd., Santa Fe Springs, CA. $4, sfsswapmeet.com
SANTA BARBARA: Santa Barbara Fair & Expo May 1-3, 2026 at Earl Warren Showgrounds, 3400 Calle Real, Santa Barbara, CA. earlwarren.com
SANTA MARIA: Santa Maria Downtown Friday Concerts features Los Suplentes band. Location: McClelland Street from Boone Street to the Library. Santa Maria, CA Free, dtfsantamaria.com
SELMA: Selma Raisin Festival April 30-May 3, 2026 at Lincoln Park. Carnival, contests, food, fun. Location: 2301 Selma St., Selma, CA. selma-chamber.com
STOCKTON: Cinco de Mayo May 1-3, 2026, 12-10 p.m. daily at San Joaquin County Fairgrounds. Over 60,000 people attend this free, multi-day festival with concerts, a carnival, food vendors and fun! Live entertainment on the Main Stage, plus carnival rides, Ballet Folklorico, free kids activities, and 150+ booths for shopping, plus 20 vendors featuring foods from around the world! Location: 1658 S. Airport Way Stockton, CA. Free admission, $10 parking, elconcilio.org/ cinco-de-mayo-2026 | cinco
STONYFORD: Stonyford Rodeo May 1-3, 2026 at Stonyford Rodeo Grounds. Location: 5104 E. Park Road, Stonyford CA, $, stonyfordrodeo.com | rodeos
TEMECULA: Temecula Rod Run May 1-2, 2026 in Old Town. The festivities kick off with the Friday Night Cruise on May 1, 2026, 5-8 p.m. up and down Old Town Front Street. The excitement continues on May 2, 2026, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. with the Show & Shine. Free to see, temeculaca.gov
TRACY: Latin Magic band plays Cubias, oldies and Latin rock 6-9 p.m. at Tracy Block Party. Food and drinks available for purchase. Location: Front Street (Downtown) Plaza, 6th & Central Ave., Tracy, CA. Free, cityoftracy.org
TUSTIN: Viva Tustin! Cinco de Mayo Celebration May 1, 2026, 3-6 p.m. at Frontier Park. Free entertainment, games and prizes, food for sale. Location: 1400 Mitchell Avenue, Tustin, CA. Free, tustinca.org | cinco
VISALIA: Tulare Kings Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Cinco de Mayo Friday, May 1, 2026, 5-10 p.m. on Church Street (Between Main & Center) in Downtown Visalia. Features the band, Mezcal. Free, mytkhcc.org/ cinco-de-mayo | cinco
YUCAIPA: Yucaipa Music & Arts Festival May 1-2, 2026 Uptown Yucaipa & Yucaipa Performing Arts Center. Free rock concerts, kids zone, market, art activities, food and more. Location: 12062 California St., Yucaipa, CA. Free, yucaipa.gov/ymaf/
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