California Events
Balboa Island Artwalk, 90 artists, 4 stages of music, free
Sunday, May 17, 2026
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Past events
ARCATA: Arcata Plaza Summer Concerts & Farmers' Market 9 a.m.-2 p.m. presents Firesign band. Location: Arcata Plaza surrounded by 8th, 9th, G, and H Street, Arcata, CA. Free, northcoastgrowersassociation.org
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
BIG BEAR LAKE: Big Bear Lake Maifest May 17, 2025, 1-8 p.m. and May 24 from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Sunday, May 25 from 12 noon to 6 p.m. plus May 31. Maifest takes place under the majestic pines with sizzling bratwursts, homemade sauerkraut, fresh pretzels, apple strudel with warm vanilla sauce, beers, a German band, log-sawing contests, stein-holding competitions, a balloon artist, kids' activities, vendors and the chicken dance. Location: Big Bear Lake Convention Center, 42900 Big Bear Blvd., Big Bear Lake, CA. $8-16, bigbearevents.com or call 909-585-3000.
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
BURBANK: California Winemasters May 17, 2025 at Warner Bros. Studio. Annual Culinary Evening with the California Winemasters is a fundraiser for Cystic Fibrosis. Location: Gate 7 - Forest Lawn Drive Burbank, CA 91522 $400-500 cawinemasters.org
CARMICHAEL: Maya Latin Tribute performs at Concerts in the Park 5:30-8 p.m. at Daniel Bishop Memorial Pavilion, Carmichael Park. Location: 5750 Grant Ave. Carmichael, CA. Free, carmichaelpark.com
CHICO: K-9 Classic 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at DeGarmo Park. Bring your furry four-legged friends to the 3rd Annual K-9 Classic! Enter your pup into the Mutt Strut and show off their skills. Pets (and their humans) are encouraged to wear costumes. Stay for the food, games, K-9 demonstrations, and much more! Location: 3428 Esplanade, Chico, CA 95973 chicorec.gov
CHOWCHILLA: Chowchilla Spring Festival Parade May 17, 2025 10:00 am Robertson Blvd., Chowchilla, CA. cityofchowchilla.org/ 163/ Community-Events
CLAYTON: Leo Vigil & The Rockin' Horns at Concerts in the Grove 6-8:30 p.m. Location: 6001 Main Street Downtown Clayton, CA Free, claytonca.gov
EL CAJON: America on Main Street, 3-8 p.m. City's largest street party with multiple stages of entertainment, bands, dancing, cultural enhancements, vendors and fun for all. downtownelcajon.com
ELK GROVE: Thrift-a-thon, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. 30+ unique vendors offering a variety of styles, prices, and one-of-a-kind treasures. Get cash for your clothes! Americana Vintage is hosting a pop-up buy-sell-trade booth. Bring up to 15 items and get paid in under 20 minutes! A live DJ spinning great tunes. Location: Old Town Plaza, 9615 Railroad Street, Elk Grove, CA. Free, elkgrove.gov
FAIRFIELD: Fairfield Summer Music Series 6-8 p.m. at Mankas Park, 2800 Owens St. Free, fairfield.ca.gov
FAIR OAKS: Taste of Fair Oaks May 16, 2025, 6-9:30 p.m. Location: North Ridge Country Club, Fair Oaks, CA. $95, fairoakschamber.com
FOLSOM: Folsom Symphony Twilight Delight at Zittel Family Amphitheatre. Location: 200 W00l Street, Folsom, CA. Free, historicfolsom.com
FONTANA: Fontana Arts Festival May 17, 2025, 5-10 p.m. at Fontana Park. Location: 15556 Summit Ave., Fontana, CA. Free, fontanaca.gov
FOUNTAIN VALLEY: Crawfish Festival May 16-18, 2025 at Mile Square Park Sports Park. Concerts with Andre Thierry, Dwight Carrier "Blackcat Zydeco", Chubby Carrier and the Bayou Swamp Band, Brothers Igniting A Groove (B.I.G.), Bear Brass and LALA Second Line Dancers. $15 admission, crawfishfestival.com
FRAZIER PARK: Pine Mountain Club Lilac Festival May 17-18, 2025. Saturday Parade at 11 a.m. Los Padres National Forest Mountain Communities Chamber of Commerce 16200 Mill Potrero Hwy Frazier Park, CA Free Admission & Parking! pmclilacfestival.com
FREEPORT: Walk on the Wildside May 17, 2025, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Outdoor Festival at the Bufferlands. Free admission, sacsewer.com
GLENDORA: Culture Fest May 17, 2025, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. on Glendora Ave. south of Foothill Blvd. Celebrate the traditions, food and performances from around the world. Free, cityofglendora.org
GRAND TERRACE: City of Grand Terrace Blue Mountain Festival and Parade May 17, 2025 at Richard Rollins Park. Games, Live Music, Food Trucks, Vendors, Beer Garden and Car Show. City Parade 10:30 a.m. Mt. Vernon Ave. & Grand Terrace Rd. Parade starts at Grand Terrace Road & Mt. Vernon Avenue, heading south on Mt. Vernon Avenue, east on De Berry Street, and concluding at Richard Rollins Community Park. Free, grandterrace-ca.gov
GRIDLEY: Red Suspenders Day May 17, 2025, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Pancake breakfast, Parade & Street faire, Car show, Vendors, Food Trucks, Live music, Fireman games. have your picture taken with Princesses, your favorite Hero, Kids Scavenger hunt...Unjustice Court is May 16, 2025 Free admission, gridleyareachamber.org
HEALDSBURG: Cloverdale Jazz Collective concert at Saturdays in the Plaza. Location: Healdsburg Plaza, Matheson Street and Healdsburg Avenue, Healdsburg, CA Free, ci.healdsburg.ca.us
KERNVILLE: Outlaw West Music Festival, May 17, 2025, 12 p.m. at John E. McNally Rodeo Arena 467 Scodie Ave. Kernville, CA 93238 $25-50, outlawwestkernville.com
LAKE COUNTY: Lake County Wine Adventure May 17, 2025, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Single day passport tickets include a commemorative wine glass, wrist band, and entrance to all participating wineries. $42.99, lakecounty.com
LAKE ELSINORE: Water Lantern Festival at Lake Elsinore 6-10 p.m. at Elm Grove Beach. 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, waterlanternfestival.com
LA MIRADA: Buccaneer Bay Preview Day May 17, 2025, 10:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. for season pass holders. cityoflamirada.org
LINDEN: Linden Cherry Festival "Taste the Cherry Tradition" May 17, 2025, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Celebrate the local cherry harvest with food, live entertainment, vendors and activities. Parade, Pie Eating Contest, Cherry Car Show lindenchamber.net
LIVERMORE: Downtown Street Fest May 17-18, 2025, 10 a.m. Wine, craft brew, arts, crafts, shopping, dining, entertainment and hometown charm in the East Bay! livermoredowntown.com
LIVINGSTON: Splash of Color 5k Fun Walk/Run May 17, 2025 in Memorial Park. Each stop the participants will be coated with color! Location: 1339 Main Street to Alvernaz Field. Registration: cityoflivingston.org/ recreation/ page/ splash-color-run
LONG BEACH: Long Beach Pride Festival May 17-18, 2025 includes ticketed, two-day festival with non-stop entertainment, and free Sunday morning parade.
LOS ALTOS: Los Altos Pet Parade May 17, 2025, 10-11 a.m. in Downtown Los Altos. Traditionally held the Saturday after Mother's Day, the parade attracts thousands of people! Location: Main Street, Los Altos, CA. Free, downtownlosaltos.org
MARYSVILLE: Dinner in the Orchard, May 17, 2025, 5:30 p.m. at Johl Orchards. Evening of family-style farm-fresh cuisine, unique wines, hand crafted signature cocktails & live music. Location: 11151 CA-70, Marysville, CA 95901. $, mysoroptimist.org/dinner-in-the-orchard
MOUNTAIN VIEW: Kidstock Kids' Music Festival with Andy Z and the Andyland Band 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Civic Center Plaza. Location: 500 Castro St. Mountain View, CA. Free, mountainview.gov
NEWPORT BEACH: Touch a Truck in Peninsula Park. Explore heavy trucks & equipment, visit out learning booths, and meet Public Works & Utilities. Food trucks are joining the fun with food & beverages for purchase! Location: Newport Beach, California 92661 Free, newportbeachca.gov
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
ONTARIO: Comic Con Revolution May 17-18, 2025 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, Strung Nugget Band, Jeremy the Juggler, Destruction Derby (Sat. $ extra), along with carnival rides, concerts and livestock galore! $10 approx., glenncountyfair.org
OROVILLE: Gold Country Brew Fest and BBQ State Championship May 17, 2025, 1 p.m. at Gold Country Casino Resort. Unlimited tastings of craft beer from premier breweries, BBQ samples from top pitmasters battling for the championship title, and live musical entertaiment. Location: 4020 Olive Hwy, Oroville, CA. $43.87-82.75, goldcountrycasino.com
OROVILLE: Oroville Airport Day Fly-in May 17, 2025, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Oroville Airport, 100 Airport Parkway, Oroville, CA. Free admission, orovillechamber.com | airshows
PERRIS: Antique Truck Show May 17, 2025, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at Southern California Railway Museum. American Truck Historical Society Southern California Chapter hosts show which features hundreds of restored, vintage trucks such as semis, pickups, delivery vehicles and farm and fire equipment. Set to the backdrop of the Railroad Museum's rolling locomotives and street cars, photo opportunities abound. Location: 2201 South A Street, Perris, CA. $15-17, socalrailway.org/ scrm-events/ antique-truck-show/
PETALUMA: American Graffiti Fest May 15-17, 2025 in Downtown Petaluma. The Car Show is on Saturday. 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
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
PORTOLA VALLEY: Horse Fair May 17, 2025, 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at Town Center. Carriage rides, pony rides, petting zoo, practice roping and dummy steer, meet horses, paint horses and explore all things equine. Leave the dogs and pets at home! Location: 765 Portola Road, Portola Valley, CA. Free, facebook.com/ TownofPortolaValley
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
REDWOOD CITY: Fast Times, rock, pop music at Rock the Dock Summer Concert Series.
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: 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/
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
SAN JOSE: Tequila and Tacos Music Festival May 17, 2025, 1-9 p. m. at Hellyer Park. It's a full day of music with tacos, tequila sampling, and the (usually) sunny outdoors. $, tequilaandtacomusicfestival.com/ siliconvalley
SANTA BARBARA: Chocolate De Vine May 17, 2025, 4-7:30 p.m. at Saint Barbara Events Center. Sample delicious appetizers, desserts and California wines, marvel at the judged competition of chocolate creations by talented chefs and bid on items at the live auction to benefit Standing Together to End Sexual Assault. STESA offers a 24-hour hotline, crisis and long-term counseling, self-defense programs, and sexual assault prevention education programs regardless of ability to pay. Location: 1205 San Antonio Creek Road, Santa Barbara, CA. 93101 Cost: $100 pre-purchased from the website, $150 at the door, chocolatedevine.org
SARATOGA: Blossom Festival, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Heritage Orchard and Saratoga Civic Center, 13777 Fruitvale Ave., Saratoga, CA saratogahistory.com Free admission
SANTA FE SPRINGS: Start Me Up, Rolling Stones tribute concert 12-4 p.m. at the Swap Meet
SANTA FE SPRINGS: Estrella Jalisco Presenta: La Revancha Tour con Noel Torres Y Regulo Caro, Grupo Escolta in Concert 5:30-11 p.m. $81.o4 ticket on eventbrite.com
STANTON: Annual Spring Car Show, May 17, 2025, 7 a.m.-12 p.m. at Rodeo 39 (12885 Beach Blvd.) For more information, visit StantonCommunityFoundation.org
SONOMA: Sonoma County Blossoms, Bees & Barnyard Babies May 17-18, 2025, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Meet farmers, vintners and artisans in Sonoma County's rural settings Free admission to most farms but must RSVP at farmtrails.org
TEHACHAPI: Fishing Derby May 17, 2025, 5 a.m. Location: 22902 Banducci Road, Tehachapi, CA. $25-30, tvrpd.org
TOPANGA: Topanga Blues Festival May 17, 2025, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum. Lineup: Javier Matos, Bernie Pearl & Friends, Nora Jean Bruso, Rod Piazza & Dennis Gruenling. Location: 1419 North Topanga Canyon Boulevard, Topanga, CA 90290. Tickets: $55.20-up, eventbrite.com
TORRANCE: Armed Forces Day Festival May 16-18, 2025 back full force. Saturday events includes the 5K Freedom Run, Parade and Military Displays. torranceca.gov
TULARE: NARC 410 Sprint Car Series, 4 p.m. gate opens - racing at 7 p.m. at Thunder Bowl Raceway. Location: 620 S. K Street, Tulare, CA. $35, thunderbowlraceway.com
VISALIA: 36th Annual Visalia Breakfast Lions Club Downtown Visalia Car Show May 17, 2025, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. on Main Street. Over 350 cars lined up and down Main St from Willis to Santa Fe Street. visaliabreakfastlions.orgWEED: City of Weed Community Yard Sale, May 17, 2025. Maps available at Chamber Office. facebook.com/ weedchamberofcommerce
WEED: City of Weed Community Yard Sale, May 17, 2025. Maps available at Chamber Office. facebook.com/ weedchamberofcommerce
WEST HOLLYWOOD: Summer Sounds featuring Haley Fishberger, Rob Milton and Zeinapur at Summer Sounds Free Concerts, weho.org
YUCAIPA: Community Center Parking Lot Sale 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Clothing, toys, books, antiques and more. Reserve your spot to sell at yucaipa.gov/enroll | additional dates: June 21, August 16, 2025
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