Balboa Island Artwalk, 90 artists, 4 stages of music, free  

Sunday, May 17, 2026

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ALHAMBRA: City of Alhambra Certified Farmers Market 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at 100 South Second Street, Alhambra, CA. Sundays except some holidays. Questions: hwong@cityofalhambra.org  

ANAHEIM: Orange County Greek Festival May 15-17, 2026. Location: St. John Greek Orth. Church, 405 N. Dale Street Anaheim, CA. ocgreekfest.com

ANGELS CAMP: The famous Jumping Frog Jubilee & Calaveras County Fair May 14-17, 2026. Location: 101 Frogtown Road Angels Camp, CA. frogtown.org

ANTIOCH: Contra Costa County Fair May 14-17, 2026. $, contracostafair.com

AUBURN: Gold Country Pro Rodeo May 15-17, 2026 at April 11-13, 2025 Gold Country Fairgrounds McCann Stadium, Auburn, CA. $20-55, goldcountryprorodeo.com

BALBOA ISLAND: Balboa Island Artwalk May 17, 2026, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. on South Bayfront. 30th Annual Balboa Island Artwalk features more than a mile of Art & Live Music, featuring 90 artists, and 4 stages of bands and musicians. Free, balboaislandartwalk.info  

BASS LAKE: Bass Lake Rendezvous Boat Show May 15-17, 2026.  Friday - Potluck and BBQ Saturday - Poker run. Boat / Car Show follows. Classic cars on display above and in front of the Miller's Landing Store. Saturday night dinner at the Pines. acbs-tahoe.org

BEVERLY HILLS: Beverly Hills Art Show May 16-17, 2026, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. The Beverly Hills Art Show at Beverly Hills Garden Park, Santa Monica Blvd., Beverly Hills, CA 90210. Free admission, beverlyhills.org

BREA: Brea Bonanza Days Country Music Festival May 15-17, 2026 in Downtown Brea. Location: 210 W. Birch Street,
Brea, CA. Free, $  VIP reserved seating area close to stage, breadowntown.com

CALABASAS: Topanga Banjo Fiddle Contest and Folk Festival May 17, 2026, 9 a.m. contests; 12 p.m. concerts at King Gillette Ranch. Contests, jamming, featured performers, folk dancing, flat-foot dancing, clogging, children's activities, story tellers, hand-made crafts, workshops, food trucks (or bring your own), and exhibits. Location: 26800 Mulholland Hwy., Calabasas, CA. $, topangabanjofiddle.org | bluegrass

CAMPBELL: Boogie on the Avenue May 16-17, 2026 in Downtown Campbell. Music Festival with five stages, continuous live musical entertainment, festival food vendors, beer & wine, over 100 artisan booths, and a kid's zone with rides and amusements. Free, campbellboogie.com 

CARMEL: Carmel Art Festival May 15-17, 2026 at Devendorf Park & adjacent Mission Street, Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA. Admission is FREE, carmelartfestivalcalifornia.com

CASTRO VALLEY: Rowell Ranch Rodeo May 15-17, 2026 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

COLUMBIA: Diggins Tent Town 1852, May 14-17, 2026, 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

CORONADO: The Gulf Coasters band plays 2-5 p.m. at Coronado Ferry Landing Concerts. Location: 1201 1st St., Coronado, CA. Free, coronadoferrylanding.com

ENCINITAS: Cyclovia Encinitas May 17, 2026, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. South Coast Highway 101 is closed to traffic from D Street to I Street, giving cyclists, skateboarders and pedestrians a safe and fun way to explore downtown Encinitas. Free, encinitas.gov

EUREKA: Redwood Coast Kite Festival May 16-17, 2026, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. in Halvorsen Park. Professional Flying Demonstration, Free kites for kids (while supplies last), music, craft vendors and more. Location: 1001 Waterfront Drive, Eureka, CA. Free, humboldtkiters.org

FAIR OAKS: Garden Gala for the Arts May 16, 2026, 4-9 p.m. Fair Oaks Horticulture Center 11549 Fair Oaks Blvd. Fair Oaks, CA Tickets: forpd.org

FOUNTAIN VALLEY: Crawfish Festival May 15-17, 2026 in Mile Square Park, Three days of crawfish, zydeco, line dancing and Cajun fun for all ages. Location: 16400 Brookhurst, Fountain Valley, CA. $5-20,  crawfishfestival.com

GRASS VALLEY: Sierra Foothills Spring Garden Tour May 16-17, 2026, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Soroptimist International Sierra Nevada Foothills annual self-guided tour of 6 gardens in Grass Valley, Nevada City, Auburn and Penn Valley. $, sierrasoroptimist.org | garden tours

GUERNEVILLE: Russian River Women's Weekend, May 14-17, 2025. Includes the annual famous Dance Party. Buck's River Mill Dinner Theatre, Guerneville Bridge on the Plaza, other locations. Guerneville, CA. womensweekendrussianriver.com

HEALDSBURG: Perfume Rose Harvest May 2-17, 2026 at Russian River Rose Company. First 3 weekends in May visit California's only perfume rose fields. Location: 1685 Magnolia Drive, Healdsburg, CA. $  russian-river-rose.com

HEALDSBURG: Healdsburg Wine & Food Experience May 14-17, 2026, 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

HUNTINGTON BEACH: AVP Beach Volleyball Huntington Beach Open May 15-17, 2026, 10 a.m. next to Huntington Beach Pier. Event  determines the final AVP teams to enter The League. Sand courts, beer garden access for 21+ with admission. Location: Pacific Coast Highway and Main Street, Huntington Beach, CA. $, avp.com

IRWINDALE: The Original Renaissance Pleasure Faire Saturdays and Sundays April 4-May 17, 2026, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. at Santa Fe Dam Recreation Area.  12 Performance Areas with so many acts, you'll have to come back! General admission $40-50 approx. + $12 parking, renfair.com

JOSHUA TREE: Joshua Tree Music Festival, May 14-17, 2026. Less people, more space. 4 days of music, yoga, workshops, connections, art, and more in Joshua Tree!   Location: 2601 Sunfair Rd., Joshua Tree, California 92252. Tickets: $50-up, joshuatreemusicfestival.com

KING CITY: Salinas Valley Fair May "Red, White & Bloom" May 14-17, 2026.   There's a magician, pig racing, concerts, wrestling, 4H, petting zoo, junior livestock auction, carnival, midway and Location: 625 Division Street King City, CA. $, salinasvalleyfair.com 

KINGSBURG: Swedish Festival May 14-16, 2026 in Downtown. Swedish Festival begins on Thursday night with the pea soup & Swedish pancake supper.  Location: Draper Street, Kingsburg, CA.  $fee, kingsburgchamber.com

LIVERMORE: Downtown Street Fest May 16-17, 2026, 10 a.m. 120 vendors, 14 rocking bands! wine, craft brew, arts, crafts, shopping, dining, entertainment and hometown charm in the East Bay! livermoredowntown.com

LOS ANGELES: LA Parks Salute to Recreation Concerts May 15-17, 2026 in Northridge Park. Sunday concerts include Susie Hansen Latin jazz band. Location: 10058 Reseda Blvd., Northridge CA . Free, laparks.org/salute-recreation

MODESTO: Modesto Porchfest​, May 17, 2026, 12-5 p.m. Porches in LaLoma, College, and Downtown neighborhoods Modesto, CA Free, modestoporchfest.com

MONROVIA: Monrovia Days Community Festival May 14-17, 2026. May 14, 2026 at 7 p.m. features the kick-off Monrovia Days Parade in Old Town Monrovia Monrovia, CA. Free festival admission and free concerts! monroviaca.gov

NEWPORT BEACH: Field of Honor May 15-25, 2026, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Castaways Park. Location: 700 Dover Drive at 16th Street Newport Beach, CA Free, exchangeclubofnewportharbor.com

OAK GLEN: Strawberry Days May 2-17, 2026, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at Los Rios Rancho.  All you can eat strawberries right off the vine! Location: 12253 Oak Glen Rd., Oak Glen, CA. $, losriosrancho.com

OAK GLEN: Gospel Sing at Los Rios Rancho May 17, 2026, 2-4 p.m.  Join  Riley's Farm for an old time Community Gospel Sing with some special bluegrass songs in the mix. Cookies and coffee provided. Location: 12253 Oak Glen Rd. (follow signs to the Barn), Oak Glen, CA. Free, losriosrancho.com

OAKLAND: Greek Festival May 15-17, 2026 at Greek Orthodox Cathedral Location: 4700 Lincoln Ave. Oakland Hills, below Highway 13.  $, oaklandgreekfestival.com | Greek

ONTARIO: Comic Con Revolution May 16-17, 2026 at Ontario Convention Center. Exhibitors offer comics, collectibles, hard-to-find memorabilia, apparel, costumes and more. See kids costume contest, autograph area and opportunities to meet with fellow comic and pop culture enthusiasts. Hours: Saturday 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sunday 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Location: 2000 East Convention Center Way, Ontario, CA 91764) Tickets, comicconrevolution.com

ORLAND: Glenn County Fair May 14-17, 2026. Alaskan Pig Races, Destruction Derby, carnival rides, concerts and livestock galore!  $, glenncountyfair.org

PASADENA: House of Design April 19-May 17, 2026 Tuesday-Sunday at Baldwin Oak Estate. Park & shuttle: Santa Anita Park Gate 3, Lot C, Huntington Drive and Holly Avenue, Arcadia, CA. $, pasadenashowcase.org

PASO ROBLES: Wine Festival May 15-17, 2026 at Paso Robles Event Center. 70+ wineries, Winemaker Dinners, Reserve Events and Winemaker Seminars. Grand Tasting Downtown. Location: 2198 Riverside Ave., Paso Robles, CA. $65-375, pasowine.com

PLACERVILLE: Golden Road Gathering May 15-17, 2026 at El Dorado County Fairgrounds. Linep includes: STS9, Leftover Salmon, Lettuce, The Hip Abduction, The Brothers Comatose, Cimafunk, Blu Egyptian + Junior Toots, many more. Ticket admission, parking, RV camping and tent camping available $, goldenroadgathering.com

PLEASANT HILL: Art, Wine & Music Festival May 16-17, 2026. See free concert lineup! Free admission, pleasanthillchamber.com

POMONA: Los Angeles County Fair May 7-31, 2026, open Thurs-Sun. Location: Fairplex, 1101 W. McKinley Ave., Pomona, CA. $, lacountyfair.com

PORTERVILLE: Porterville Fair May 13-17, 2026 at the Fairgrounds. Good ol' fashion fun with animals, contests, carnival, concerts and food galore! Location: 2700 West Teapot Dome (Ave 128), Porterville, CA. $, portervillefair.com

POWAY: Community Band Festival featuring around 8 bands!  10 a.m.-7 p.m. in Old Poway Park. Location: 14134 Midland Road Poway, CA Free, poway.org  

ROSEVILLE: Music in the Park features Clean Slate band, playing your favorite R&B and old school music, 6-8 p.m. at Royer Park, 190 Park Dr., Roseville, CA. Free, rosevillemusicinthepark.com

ROSSMOOR: The Rossmoor Woman's Club Outdoor Living & Garden Tour May 17, 2026, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.Annual Garden Tour and Outdoor Living, a self-guided tour of 5-6 gardens.  $, rossmoorwomansclub.org | garden tours 

SAN CARLOS: Carnaval band, Santana tribute concert, 6-8 p.m. at San Carlos Home Town Days at Burton Park. Location: 900 Chestnut St., San Carlos, CA. Free, cityofsancarlos.org 

SANTA FE SPRINGS:  Swap Meet Concerts features the band, BB Wolf today. Set times are 12, 2 & 4 p.m. Location: Santa Fe Springs Swap Meet, 13963 Alondra Blvd., Santa Fe Springs, CA.  Free, sfsswapmeet.com

TOPANGA: Topanga Blues Festival May 17, 2026, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at King Gillette Ranch.  Foghorn Stringband Jake Blount, Jordan Tice, Sweet Megg, Water Tower , Cowboy Poetry by Jessica Schley & Zane York, The Prairie Moons, Banjo Kitty, Fiddle Class & Jam with Molly & Natalie, Phoebe Sanders, The Hollow Trees, Peach and Spoon, Sweet Potato Music, The ABC's of Jug Band Music, ​Happy Campers, Santa Monica Ballet Folklorico Where: King Gillette Ranch, Calabasas, California, in the Santa Monica Mountains. Address: 26800 Mulholland Highway Calabasas, CA 91302 ​​  Tickets: $, eventbrite.com 

TORRANCE: Armed Forces Day Festival May 15-17, 2026 back full force. Sunday is the perfect day to see military displays at Torrance City Yard.  torranceca.gov 

VENTURA: California Strawberry Festival May 16-17, 2026, 10 a.m.-6:30 p.m. at Ventura County Fairgrounds. Location: 10 W. Harbor Blvd., Ventura, CA 93001. $15 general admission, castrawberryfestival.org

WHITTIER: Free Concerts with Turn the Page, Bob Seger tribute + Tijunana Dogs, rock band May 17, 2026, 1-9 p.m.
 at Whittier St. Bruno Spring Fest. Free concerts at this annual festival for the community. Location: 15740 Citrustree Road, Whittier, CA. Free, stbrunochurch.org

WOODLAND: California Honey Festival May 16-17, 2026, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at Yolo County Fairgrounds. This bee city strives to educate about the importance of bee hives and pollination. Location: 1250 E. Gum Ave., Woodland, CA. Free, californiahoneyfestival.com

 

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