California Events
Fountain Valley Crawfish Festival May 17-19, 2024
Sunday, May 19, 2024
ANAHEIM: Orange County Greek Festival May 17-19, 2024. Location: St. John Greek Orth. Church, 405 N. Dale Street Anaheim, CA. ocgreekfest.com
ANGELS CAMP: Jumping Frog Jubilee & Calaveras County Fair May 16-19, 2024. Address: 101 Frogtown Road, Angels Camp, California frogtown.org
ANTIOCH: Contra Costa County Fair May 16-19, 2024 contracostafair.com
AUBURN: Auburn Spring Home Show May 17-19, 2024 Gold Country Fairgrounds, 1273 High St. Auburn, CA 95603 Friday 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Saturday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sunday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. $, auburnhomeshows.com | home shows
FOUNTAIN VALLEY: Crawfish Festival May 17-19, 2024 at Mile Square Park Sports Park. $ crawfishfestival.com
LONG BEACH: California Heights Home & Garden Tour May 19, 2024,11 a.m.-4 p.m. Docent-guided tours of several Spanish Colonial Revival homes with carefully preserved or sensitively restored features + garden displays. The centennial of California Heights which encompasses more than 1,500 Spanish Colonial Revival homes and other styles showcases the largest historic district in Long Beach $35-40, calheights.org or call 562-250-4250.
LOS ANGELES: Los Angeles County Yarn Crawl May 17-19, 2024. 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: yarn shops throughout L.A., layarncrawl.org
MANHATTAN BEACH: Tour de Pier, 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at Manhattan Beach Pier. Overlooking the beautiful Pacific Ocean ride a stationary bike through a 50-minute session with energizing music and loads of entertainment to benefit Hirshberg Foundation for Pancreatic Cancer Research; Cancer Support Community South Bay and the Uncle Kory Foundation for Brain Cancer Research. Location: 2 Manhattan Beach Blvd., Manhattan Beach, CA 90266 Registration on site: $750 per bike for up to five riders, tourdepier.com
PLACERVILLE: Golden Road Gathering May 17-19, 2024 at El Dorado County Fairgrounds. 3 days of indie, roots, alt and more. Camping options available. Location: 100 Placerville Drive Placerville, CA $199 pass, approx. goldenroadgathering.com | lineup
VALLEJO: Bay Area Butterfly Festival May 19, 2024, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at Coal Shed Brewery Promenade, Mare Island, a Monarch butterfly wintering site. Two stages with bands & music, live performances, vendors, arts & crafts, food & drinks, demonstrations, workshops and presentations celebrating butterflies. Location: 860 Nimitz Ave., Vallejo, CA. $5, vallejopeoplesgarden.org
Past events
AUBURN: Auburn Spring Home Show May 19-21, 2023 at Gold Country Fairgrounds. The largest and most respected home show in Northern California is back. Location: 1273 High St. Auburn, CA. $8 Admission + Parking, auburnhomeshows.com | home
BERKELEY: The San Francisco Scottish Fiddlers starring Alasdair Fraser, 8 p.m. at Freight & Salvage. Alasdair Fraser leads the fiddlers in a concert of rousing tunes from Scotland and beyond. Location: 2020 Addison St. Berkeley 94704 510-644-2020 Tickets, $24-$28: thefreight.org
BREA: Brea Bonanza Days May 19-21, 2023, Downtown Brea. Line Dancing Lessons all weekend! Kids zone with Petting zoo, inflatables, panning for gold and more! Location: 210 W. Birch Street, Brea, CA. Free, $35 VIP reserved seating area close to stage, Free, breadowntown.com | lineup
CARMEL: Carmel Art Festival May 19-21, 2023. Location: Devendorf Park & adjacent Mission Street, Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA. Admission is FREE. carmelartfestivalcalifornia.com
CASTRO VALLEY: Rowell Ranch Rodeo May 19-21, 2023 with special events Pro & Celebrity Team Sorting and BBQ, at Rowell Ranch Rodeo Park and Team Roping. Bull Riding 5/19; PRCA Rodeo 5/20-21; 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
CHICO: Sun Followers, Live at the Barn Free Concert Series 4:30-7 p.m. at Meriam Park. Location: 1930 Market Place Chico, CA 95928
CLAREMONT: Soulshine band Friday Night Live Concerts features a rock band perform covers of Doobie Bros., Carly Simon, Sheryl Crow, Location: Village Plaza, 101 N. Indian Hill Blvd. Free
CLOVIS: Bluegrass in the Park with band Red Dog Ash, 6:30 p.m. at Clovis Veterans Memorial Park. Location: 901 Fifth St. Clovis, CA Free, dirtycello.com
EL CAJON: HT/ Patrick Howard Trampus Band concert at Music On the Prescott Promenade 6-8 p.m. Location: 329 E. Main El Cajon, CA Free, downtownelcajon.com
ENCINITAS: Friday Library Concerts May 19, 2023 with BrightFeather Duo, piano and violin. Free!
FAIR OAKS: Taste of Fair Oaks. Location: North Ridge Country Club, Fair Oaks, CA. $, fairoakschamber.com
FRESNO: Engelmann Cellars Friday Night Wine Concerts features band Pyromania, a Def Leppard Tribute. Location: 3275 North Rolinda Fresno, CA 93723 $15-up, engelmanncellars.com
HEALDSBURG: Healdsburg Wine & Food Experience May 19-21, 2023 Celebrate the Makers to support the rich local agricultural culture of Sonoma County, including farmers and farmworkers, as well as Sonoma County Grape Growers Foundation. $, healdsburgwineandfood.com | wine
HUNTINGTON BEACH: AVP (Association of Volleyball Professionals) 2023 Pro Series Huntington Beach Open May 19-21, 2023 at Huntington Beach Pier. General Admission is FREE, avp.com
JOSHUA TREE: Joshua Tree Music Festival, May 18-21, 2023. Less people, more space. Line up: Galactic feat Anjelika “Jelly” Joseph | Balkan Bump...more. Location: 2601 Sunfair Rd., Joshua Tree, California 92252. Tickets: $50-up, joshuatreemusicfestival.com
KINGSBURG: Swedish Festival May 18-20, 2023. Downtown Draper Street Chamber of Commerce kingsburgchamber.com Free
KING CITY: Salinas Valley Fair May 18-21, 2023. Grand Tasting May 18; Hot Rod Truck Pulls on May 19; Dylan Scott concert May 20. Jaripeo featuring Los Reyes De La Banda & Rancho 2 Primos on May 21. 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, $20 parking, salinasvalleyfair.com
LAGUNA BEACH: Sunset Serenades with Tambourine Man, a Bob Dylan Tribute at Heisler Amphitheatre. Free
LA PUENTE: Suave band at La Puente Farmers Market Live, 15900 Central Avenue. Free concert
LEMOORE: Deaverville, band, at Rockin' the Arbor Concerts. Location: The Arbor, 300 E. Street, Lemoore, CA Free, gkcchamber.org
LINCOLN: The Classic Theatre's An Evening to Remember, 6:30-10 p.m. at Rancho Robles. Glass of Wine & Dinner and a Broadway style musical revue presented by the artists of The Classic - it's an immersive experience with professional theatre that awakens the imagination, brings hope, and inspires change. Location: 340 Fleming Rd., Lincoln, CA $35-55, theclassictheatre.com /tickets (916) 905-5656
LODI: Experience Wine Festival May 19-20, 2023. Over 150 handcrafted wines from more than 40 Lodi wineries, held at Lodi Lake. $, zinfest.com
MODESTO: Midnight Rondevouz Band at Music in the Plaza Concerts 7-9 p.m. Location: 10th Street Plaza Modesto, CA Free, facebook.com/ 10thStreetMusic
MONROVIA: Monrovia Days Parade on Saturday, Festival is May 19-21, 2023. Concert in Library Park celebrating Monrovia's Birthday with Pie Eating Contest, game booths and activities in the park for the entire family. Bumptown band performs. Location: Monrovia Library Park, 321 S. Myrtle Ave., Monrovia, CA. Cost: Free. cityofmonrovia.org
NEWPORT BEACH: Newport Beach Field of Honor May 19-29, 2023. Location: Castaways Park 900 Dover Drive at 16th Street Newport Beach, CA Free, exchangeclubofnewportharbor.com
OAKLAND: Greek Festival May 19-21, 2023 at Greek Orthodox Cathedral Location: 4700 Lincoln Ave. Oakland Hills, below Highway 13. (510) 531-3400. $6 adult | Free admission Friday from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. and Sunday 5 p.m. to closing oaklandgreekfestival.com | Greek
ORLAND: Glenn County Fair "Ribbons & Rides" May 18-21, 2023. Washboard Willie and Captain Jack Spareribs entertain, along with carnival rides, concerts and livestock galore! $10, glenncountyfair.org | Central Valley
OROVILLE: Oroville Spring Concerts in the Park with Sunset River Band playing Classic Rock
PASO ROBLES: Wine Festival May 18-21, 2023 Annual Paso Robles Wine Festival includes 70+ wineries, Winemaker Dinners, Reserve Events and Winemaker Seminars. Grand Tasting Downtown May 20, 2023 ($179-225), 1-4:30 p.m. Other events $120-up, pasowine.com | wine
PENN VALLEY: Penn Valley Rodeo May 19-20, 2023 at Penn Valley Rodeo Grounds. Location: 10513 Spenceville Rd., Penn Valley, CA. $10-25 approx., pvrodeo.com | rodeos
PETALUMA: American Graffiti Fest May 18-20, 2023 americangraffiti.net
POMONA: Los Angeles County Fair "Spring Into Fair" May 5-29, 2023. Jelly Roll concert is special ticketed event. Location: Fairplex, 1101 W. McKinley Ave., Pomona, CA. Tickets start at $5-up, lacountyfair.com
REDDING: Redding Rodeo May 17-20, 2023. Redding Rodeo Grounds - Arena Redding CA $15-up, reddingrodeo.com | rodeo
SACRAMENTO: Sacramento Concerts in the Park 5-9 p.m. at Cesar Chavez Plaza. Line up: Cassie Vega - headliner | Zac Black | Kittie Lynne | Big Coach | My Cousin Vinney | Mike Diamond. Location: 910 I Street Sacramento, CA Free, GoDowntownSac.com
SAN BERNARDINO: Summer Live, Mountain Grove at Citrus Plaza. Location: 27511 San Bernardino Ave. San Bernardino, CA Free, mtgrove.com
SAN CARLOS: San Carlos Hometown Days Festival and Parade, May 19-21, 2023 sancarloshometowndays.com
SANTEE: Its Never 2 L8 band, performing classic rock, dance covers 5:30-7 p.m. at Santee Friday Nights Live concerts at Santee Trolley Square, 9884 Mission Gorge Rd. Santee, CA. Free!
TEMECULA: Balloon & Wine Festival May 19-21, 2023 at Lake Skinner County Park. Headliner Country artist Brad Paisley, Scotty McCreery and REO Speedwagon. Winchester, CA $60-200, VIP $275-350, tvbwf.com
TORRANCE: Armed Forces Day Festival May 19-21, 2023 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
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