Friday, May 16, 2025

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ANAHEIM: Orange County Greek Festival May 16-18, 2025. Location: St. John Greek Orth. Church, 405 N. Dale Street Anaheim, CA. ocgreekfest.com

ANDERSON VALLEY: Pinot Noir Festival May 16-18, 2025 Seminars and tastings throughout the valley in locations such as Scharffenberger Cellars + Other Locations throughout Anderson Valley, Mendocino Fairgrounds, etc. Tickets: avwines.com  

ANGELS CAMP: Jumping Frog Jubilee & County Fair May 15-18, 2025 Ropin' Teams and Cowboy Dreams is theme 101 Frogtown Road Angels Camp, California frogtown.org

ANTIOCH: Contra Costa County Fair May 15-18, 2025. $, contracostafair.com

AVALON: Avalon Silent Film Showcase May 16-17, 2025 under the stars in the Catalina Museum's Ackerman Family Amphitheater on May 16 with Creature from the Black Lagoon (1954); and on May 17 at Avalon Casino Theatre with The Phantom of the Opera (1925). Location: 217 Metropole Ave, Avalon on Catalina Island, CA. Featuring live musical accompaniment by renowned pianist and composer, Michael Mortilla. $25, catalinamuseum.org

BASS LAKE: Bass Lake Rendezvous Boat Show May 16-18, 2025 acbs-tahoe.org Friday - Potluck and BBQ Saturday - Poker run begins at 10 a.m. Boat / Car Show follows. Classic cars on display above and in front of the Miller's Landing Store. Saturday night dinner at the Pines.

BREA: Brea Bonanza Days Country Music Festival May 16-18, 2025 Downtown Brea 210 W. Birch Street
Brea, CA Free, $40 approx. VIP reserved seating area close to stage, breadowntown.com

CARMEL: Carmel Art Festival May 16-18, 2025 at Devendorf Park & adjacent Mission Street, Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA. Admission is FREE, carmelartfestivalcalifornia.com

CASTRO VALLEY: Rowell Ranch Rodeo May 16-18, 2025 with special events Pro & Celebrity Team Sorting and BBQ,   at Rowell Ranch Rodeo Park and Team Roping. Bull Riding; PRCA Rodeo; Queen Contest | Chili Cook-Off | Parade | Team Penning & BBQ | Cowgirl Picnic | Team Roping | Rockin' Bull Bash | Rowell Ranch PRCA Rodeo. | Location: 9711 Dublin Canyon Blvd. rowellranchrodeo.com rodeo

CHOWCHILLA: Chowchilla-Madera County Fair "There's Magic in the Fair" May 15-18, 2025 bringing back the fun! Lots of rides, good entertainment, your favorite foods and of course the Deep Pit BBQ. Let Freedom Ring with Motor Sports Kart Racing and Barnyard Scramble, Truck & Tractor Pulls, and concert. Cupcakes, Chili, Salsa, and Miss Madera County & Little Miss Madera County Pageant and Tommyhawk Contest. Location: 1000 S. Third Street Chowchilla, CA $, chowchillafair.org

CLAREMONT: Friday Night Live free concerts feature acts at multiple venues: Solid Ray Woods Revue performing Soul, R&B at Chamber of Commerce; Calypso Pirates playing Reggae & Caribbean at Village Square; Swingin' Doors doing Country at Shelton Park

CLOVIS: Sycamore Bend band featuring guitar, vocals, mandolin, dobro, banjo and bass is live at Bluegrass in the Park free concert

COLUMBIA: Diggins Tent Town 1852, May 15-18, 2025, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. near Main parking lot,  Diggins Tent Town. Over 150 volunteers help  recreate the Gold Rush era featuring the life of a miner, merchants, actors/actresses, and more, sponsored by Friends of Columbia State Historic Park.  $10 approx., friendsofcolumbiashp.com

CRESTLINE: Water Lantern Festival at Lake Gregory 6-10 p.m. Food trucks, Floating lantern kit, LED candle, Commemorative drawstring bag, Marker, Playing Cards, Conversation Cards, Lantern retrieval and supporting water.org cause. Free to see, $36.96 for kit-up, waterlanternfestival.com

FOLSOM: Keep On Truckin’ is a Woodstock tribute band performing at Friday Night Live Music in the Piazza

FOUNTAIN VALLEY: Crawfish Festival May 16-18, 2025 at Mile Square Park Sports Park. Concert with Andre Thierry.
$5 Friday admission, crawfishfestival.com 

GUERNEVILLE: Russian River Women's Weekend, May 15-18, 2025. Includes the annual famous Dance Party. Buck's River Mill Dinner Theatre, Guerneville Bridge on the Plaza, other locations. Guerneville, CA. womensweekendrussianriver.com | North Coast

 HEALDSBURG: Healdsburg Wine & Food Experience May 15-18, 2025. Celebrate the Makers to support the rich local agricultural culture of Sonoma County, including farmers and farmworkers, as well as Sonoma County Grape Growers $, healdsburgwineandfood.com

HOLLYWOOD: Outlaw Music Festival with Willie Nelson & Family | Bob Dylan | Billy Strings | Sierra Hull at  Hollywood Bowl Concerts $, hollywoodbowl.com

JOSHUA TREE: Joshua Tree Music Festival, May 15-18, 2025. Less people, more space. 4 days of music, yoga, workshops, connections, art, and more in Joshua Tree! Line up: King Madre, Stagefright, Morongo Robinson, Los Poncho Tones, Mystical Joyride, Qiensave, Cardboard People, more.  Location: 2601 Sunfair Rd., Joshua Tree, California 92252. Tickets: $50-up, joshuatreemusicfestival.com

KING CITY: Salinas Valley Fair May 15-18, 2025.   There's monkeys, a magician, pig racing, concerts, wrestling, 4H, petting zoo, junior livestock auction, carnival, midway and  Location: 625 Division Street King City, CA. $12 approx., $20 parking, salinasvalleyfair.com 

KINGSBURG: Swedish Festival May 15-17, 2025 in Downtown.  On Friday night enjoy a Swedish Smorgasbord and Heritage Program! Location: Draper Street, Kingsburg, CA. $, kingsburgchamber.com

LA PUENTE: Suave the Band performs Jazz, rock and swing at Farmers Market Live Concerts

LOS ANGELES: Los Angeles County Yarn Crawl May 15-18, 2025. Welcoming new crafters and seasoned veterans to browse yarn shops and exploring the fiber arts all while creating friendships, inspiring creativity, projects, and memories. Location: 15 yarn shops throughout L.A., layarncrawl.org

MONROVIA: Monrovia Days Community Festival May 15-18, 2025 Old Town Monrovia Monrovia, CA 91016 Free festival admission and free concerts! monroviaca.gov

NEWPORT BEACH: Field of Honor May 16-26, 2025, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Castaways Park. Location: 700 Dover Drive at 16th Street Newport Beach, CA Free, exchangeclubofnewportharbor.com

NORTHRIDGE / L.A.: Salute to Recreation Family Festival May 16-18, 2025 at Northridge Park. Carnival rides, games, food trucks, international marketplace and concerts (Susie Hansen Latin Band performs May 18, 2025, 8 p.m.) Location: 10058 Reseda Blvd., Northridge, CA. Free, laparks.org/salute-recreation

OAKLAND: Greek Festival May 16-18, 2025 at Greek Orthodox Cathedral Location: 4700 Lincoln Ave. Oakland Hills, below Highway 13.  $, oaklandgreekfestival.com | Greek

ORLAND: Glenn County Fair "Ribbons & Rides" May 15-18, 2025 . Alaskan Pig Races, Strung Nugget Band, Jeremy the Juggler, Destruction Derby (Sat. $ extra), along with carnival rides, concerts and livestock galore!  $10 approx., glenncountyfair.org

OROVILLE: Feedbag, band at Oroville Spring Concerts in the Park

PASO ROBLES: Wine Festival May 15-18, 2025 at Paso Robles Event Center. 70+ wineries, Winemaker Dinners, Reserve Events and Winemaker Seminars. Grand Tasting Downtown. Location: 2198 Riverside Ave., Paso Robles, CA. $75-299, pasowine.com

PASO ROBLES: Wine Festival May 15-18, 2025 at Paso Robles Event Center. 70+ wineries, Winemaker Dinners, Reserve Events and Winemaker Seminars. Grand Tasting Downtown. Location: 2198 Riverside Ave., Paso Robles, CA. $75-299, pasowine.com

PENN VALLEY: Penn Valley Rodeo May 16-17-18, 2025 at Penn Valley Rodeo Grounds.Dance to follow rodeo on Friday and Saturday nights. Sunday Cowboy Church before event. Location: 10513 Spenceville Rd Penn Valley, CA.  Tickets: $10-25 approx. pvrodeo.com | rodeos

PETALUMA: American Graffiti Fest May 15-17, 2025 in Downtown Petaluma. Cruise-In and Kickoff Dinner takes place on Friday evening in Downtown Petaluma. americangraffiti.net

PLACERVILLE: Golden Road Gathering May 16-18, 2025 at El Dorado County Fairgrounds. 3 days of indie, roots, alt and more. Camping options available. Location: 100 Placerville Drive Placerville, CA $199 pass-up, approx. goldenroadgathering.com | lineup

POMONA: Viva Musica! 7:30 p.m. The Pomona Concert Band  presents their Annual Spring Concert at the Palomares Park Community Center located at 499 E. Arrow Hwy, Pomona, CA  

POMONA: Los Angeles County Fair "Art Unleashed" May 2-26, 2025. Spotlight on all things creative with 2025 theme. Art Unleashed: home arts, culinary arts, visual arts, performing arts, fine arts and the art of having fun in the "Mullet Throwdown" hairstyle contest. There's still livestock, a carnival, vendors, foods and more. Open Thurs.-Sunday plus Memorial Day.  Location: Fairplex, 1101 W. McKinley Ave., Pomona, CA.  $18.50-27.50 pre or $32 gate + parking $22.50 pre or $26 gate, lacountyfair.com

PORTERVILLE: Porterville Fair May 14-18, 2025 "It's Udderly Delightful" at the Fairgrounds. Good ol' fashion fun with animals, contests, carnival, concerts and food galore! Location: 2700 West Teapot Dome (Ave 128), Porterville, CA. $12, portervillefair.com

REDDING: Redding Rodeo May 14-17, 2025 at Redding Rodeo Grounds - Arena. Location: 715 Auditorium Drive, Redding CA $23-106, reddingrodeo.com | rodeos

SACRAMENTO: Country in the Park May 16-17, 2025 at Cal Expo. Outside under the stars concerts from Bailey Zimmerman, Nate Smith, Ernest, Bryce Leatherwood, Billy Currington, Koe Wetzel, John Morgan, and Chayce Beckham! Boot Scootin' Line Dance Saloon, Mechanical Bull, Axe Throwing, Psychics, and Food Fest featuring over 30  food trucks. Beer, Wine, Margaritas, and Cocktails age 21+. Location: 1600 Exposition Blvd., Sacramento, CA. $55-up, citpfest.com/tickets/

SACRAMENTO / RIO LINDA: Farm & Tractor Days May 16-17, 2025, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at Historic Dry Creek Ranch House. Vintage tractors, tractor parade, antique engines, petting zoo, face painting, hay rides, museum tours, lots of food and drink at this gorgeous property!  Location: 6852 Dry Creek Road, Rio Linda, CA.  Location: 7525 10th Street, Rio Linda, CA.  rlehistorical.org

SACRAMENTO: Khloe Rose concert at Concerts in the Park. Free!

SANTA FE SPRINGS: Hard Days Night, tribute to The Beatles 7-11 p.m. at Santa Fe Springs Swap Meet concerts

SANTA MARIA: Banda Guadalupe at  Santa Maria Downtown Fridays Concerts

SAN CARLOS: San Carlos Hometown Days Festival and Parade May 16-18, 2025 2025 Theme: You Belong at Hometown Days Burton Park 1017 Cedar San Carlos, CA  Parade is May 17, 2025, 9:45 a.m. Route: Laurel Street from Central Middle School,  cityofsancarlos.org

SANTEE: Staump Music School, variety, at  Friday Nights Live at Santee Trolley Square 

TEMECULA: Jason Weber with Delaney & Jaymes concert at Thornton Winery  Concert Series

TORRANCE: Armed Forces Day Festival May 16-18, 2025 back full force. Friday you can see a free military band concert and military displays. You must get tickets for the free concert. torranceca.gov 

YUCAIPA: Yucaipa Rodeo May 16 & 17, 2025 at Yucaipa Equestrian Arena. City of Yucaipa and Yucaipa Equestrian Arena Committee Rodeo on Friday and Saturday includes food and merchandise vendors, a beer garden, and excitement for all. Location: 13273 California Street, Yucaipa, CA. $20-50, yucaipaequestriancenter.com | rodeos

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