California Events
Saturday, May 2, 2026
ALBANY: City Wide Garage Sale May 2, 2026, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Garage sale map with locations posted on albanyca.org
ANAHEIM: Cinco de Mayo Event May 2, 2026, 12-8 p.m. at Center Greens. A community event in celebration of Cinco de Mayo filled with a community-oriented atmosphere with food, music, art, and local culture. Location: 305 E. Broadway, Anaheim, CA. anaheim.net | Cinco De Mayo
ARCADIA: WaterFest! May 2, 2026, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Interactive education booths, music, food, and more. This free one-day event highlights water as a precious resource and the importance of conservation. Protect the Pollinators Learn how to create a pollinator-friendly garden. Location: Arcadia County Park, 405 S. Santa Anita Ave., Arcadia, CA. Free, upperwater.org
ARCATA: Elderberry Rust String Band performs at Arcata Plaza Summer Concerts & Farmers' Market 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Location: Arcata Plaza surrounded by 8th, 9th, G, and H Street, Arcata, CA. Free, northcoastgrowersassociation.org
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
BANNING: Wild West Festival May 2-3, 2026, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at Gilman Historic Ranch & Wagon Museum. Location: 1901 W. Wilson St., Banning, CA 92220 Step back in time and experience the Old West with exciting reenactments, stagecoach rides, ranch house tours, and captivating western art. $5-10, rivcoparks.org/events
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
BISHOP: Chili, Cars & Cervezas plus Monster Trucks, May 2-3, 2026, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday; and 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday at The Tri-County Fairgrounds is bringing the heat for Cinco de Mayo with the International Chili Society World Qualifier Cook-Off, 25 craft beers, live music, a car show, swap meet, a Kids Zone and more! Location: 475 Sierra St., Bishop, CA 93514. $25-45, tricountyfair.com | cinco
BODEGA BAY: Bodega Bay Fisherman's Festival May 2-3, 2026, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Westside Regional Park. Wooden Boat Challenge, Blessing of the Fleet, Pet Parade, Rock band on stage throughout, 25 wine and craft brew vendors, foods galore, kids zone, artisan vendors and more! Location: 2400 Westshore Road Bodega Bay, CA. $, bbfishfest.org
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
BUELLTON: Buellton Brew Fest May 2, 2026, 11:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. at River View Park. 55+ craft breweries, wineries, kombucha, ciders, seltzers and spirit companies, 2 bands and a DJ. Location: 151 Sycamore Drive, Buellton, CA. $55-75, buelltonbrewfest.com | beer
CARLSBAD: The Flower Fields March 1-May 10, 2026. Location: 5704 Paseo del Norte, Carlsbad, CA. $26 approx., theflowerfields.com
CARMICHAEL: East Wind Band, Old School, funk, soul, R&B and classic rock party band, 5:15-8 p.m. at Concerts in the Park, Daniel Bishop Memorial Pavilion in Carmichael Park. Location: 5750 Grant Ave., Carmichael, CA. Free, carmichaelpark.com
CARSON: Cinco De Mayo Celebration 11 a.m. at Carson Park. Live music, entertainment, a car show, beer garden Location: 21411 Orrick Ave, Carson, CA. Free, ci.carson.ca.us | cinco
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
CERES: Ceres Street Faire May 2-3, 2026 in Downtown Ceres. Includes Lowrider Car, Truck & Motorcycle Show on Saturday. Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday & 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday. Location: Downtown Ceres, Just off Highway 99, Ceres, CA. Free admission, cereschamberofcommerce.org
CHINO: Wings, Tracks, and Wheels May 2-3, 2026, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. at Planes of Fame Museum, Chino Airport. Over 70 military vehicles and a huge reenactor encampment at two-day patriotic event paying tribute to the courageous soldiers, Marines, sailors, and airmen of the First World War, World War II, Korea, and Vietnam. Location: 14998 Cal Aero Drive, Chino, CA. $20-30
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
COLUMBIA: Cinco de Mayo Celebration May 2-3, 2026, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. at Columbia State Historic Park. Come to the birthplace of the first Cinco De Mayo celebration in 1862, enjoy a family event with a street dance with live music by live music by the Mario Flores Latin Jazz Band. Location: Columbia State Historic Park, Columbia, CA. Free admission, visittuolumne.com | cinco
CONTRA COSTA: Bringing Back the Natives Garden Tour, May 2-3, 2026, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. A collection of 40 Alameda County and Contra Costa County gardens designed and installed by owners or professionals. Free, bringingbackthenatives.net | garden tours
COSTA MESA: Hoag OC Marathon May 2-3, 2026 at OC Fairgrounds. The Hoag OC Marathon Running Festival includes four different runs beginning at the OC Fairgrounds on Saturday with Kids Run the OC. The afternoon Celebrate OC Festival has local sports teams, craft brews and live music throughout. Later, the OC 5K takes place with a fun, flat tour of the OC Fairgrounds and nearby Orange Coast College followed by the Celebrate OC Finish Festival. $61-250, ocmarathon.com
DANVILLE: Alamo Cemetery Tour May 2, 2026, 10-11 a.m. Docent re-enactors from MuseumSRV share stories about the valley residents such as Charlotte Wood, Mary Ann Jones, R.O. and Mary Cox Baldwin, all laid to rest in the cemetery. History comes alive! Location: Alamo Cemetery, 130 El Portal, Danville, CA. Free admission, RSVP, museumsrv.org/ alamo-cemetery-tour/
DINUBA: Cinco de Mayo Festival April 30-May 3, 2026 Parade: Saturday, May 2, 2026, 10 a.m. Line-Up: Elizabeth Way Rose Ann Vuich Park Festival Dinuba Carnival and Festival 'Fiesta in Our Roots' Live Music & Entertainment Carnival with rides and games for all ages (tickets) Food Vendors, Community Booths to shop and meet local organizations. Free admission, dinubachamber.com/ cinco-de-mayo/ | cinco
EL SEGUNDO: Hometown Fair & Carnival May 2, 2026, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. on Main Street. Carnival rides, bake off contest, music and community expo. Free admission; carnival wrist band $15-20, elsegundorecparks.gov
ESCONDIDO: Spring Renaissance Faire with a Pirate Flair, April 25-26 & May 2-3, 2026, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. at Felicita County Park. Location: 742 Clarence Lane, Escondido, CA $32-up, oldetymeproductions.com
ETNA: Ranch Rodeo May 2, 2026 | 78th Open Rodeo May 3, 2026 Scott Valley Pleasure Park. Annual Rodeo and Parade. Sunday's rodeo includes Breakaway Mutton Bustin, Jr. Steer Riding, Open Roping and Bull Riding. Location: 97 Island Rd., Etna CA, 97027. $10 approx., facebook.com/etnarodeos/ | rodeo
EXETER: Brew Fest, May 2, 2026, 2-6 p.m. at Exeter Veterans Memorial Building. Live music. Event includes beer samples, sausages and pretzels. Location: 324 N. Kaweah Ave., Exeter, CA. $55 approx., exeterlions.org
FOLSOM: Mere Mortals band playing the hits of the 60s to 90s at Folsom Rotary Spring Concert Series, 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Zittel Family Amphitheatre. Location: 200 W00l Street, Folsom, CA. Free, historicfolsom.org
FONTANA: Fontana Days Parade May 2, 2026, 10 a.m. in Downtown Fontana. Parade route: starts on Sierra Blvd. at Arrow Blvd. south to Orange Way where it turns east. At Mango Ave. parade turns north. At Arrow Ave. the parade turns west and concludes at Miller Park. Parade launches the 112th Fontana Days Festival held June 4-7, 2026 at Veterans Park. exchangecluboffontana.org/
FORT BRAGG: Rhododendron Show May 2-3, 2026 at Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens. Juried show is one of the largest of its kind featuring more than 800 entries in a breathtaking display of color and fragrance. The show is free and open to the public, with regular admission offering the opportunity to explore the Gardens beyond the Rhodie Show tent. Location: 18220 North Highway 1, Fort Bragg, CA. Free admission (show tent only) or $20 admission to Gardens, gardenbythesea.org
FOUNTAIN VALLEY: Pacific Islander Festival May 2, 2026, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Fountain Valley Sports Park. Celebrate the vibrant cultures of the South Pacific through music, dance, community, and island pride. Location: 16400 Brookhurst Street, Fountain Valley, CA. Free, fountainvalley.gov
GARDENA: Gardena Cinco De Mayo Parade May 2, 2026, 10 a.m. Cinco de Mayo & Parade (at 10 a.m.) Route: begins at Gardena Market - Gardena Blvd. & New Hampshire Ave. and ends at Fukai Park where the festival takes place. Free admission, cityofgardena.org
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 | garden tours
HEMET: Ramona Pageant April 18, 19, 25, 26 and May 2 & 3, 2026 at Ramona Bowl. Location: 27400 Ramona Bowl Rd. Hemet, CA $38.17-53.59, ramonabowl.com
HOLLISTER: Beer & Wine Stroll, May 2, 2026, 1-5 p.m. in Downtown Hollister. Participating businesses paired with local wineries or breweries to pour 1 oz. taste of wine OR a 2 oz. taste of beer. Check-In begins at 12 p.m. at Veterans Memorial Building, 649 San Benito Street. $45-60, downtownhollister.org
HOLLYWOOD: Lewis Capaldi + Joy Crookes, 7:30 p.m. at Hollywood Bowl Summer Concerts. Location: 2301 N. Highland Ave., Los Angeles, CA. Tickets: hollywoodbowl.com
HOLLYWOOD: Classic Film Festival April 30-May 3, 2026. The World Comes to Hollywood is the 2026 theme. $, filmfestival.tcm.com | film
HUNTINGTON BEACH: SeaLegs Concerts at the Beach with No Duh, a tribute to Gwen Stefani and No Doubt, 2-6 p.m. at Bolsa Chica State Beach. Free concerts every Saturday during summer months. Location: Pacific Coast Highway between Seapoint & Warner Ave., Huntington Beach, CA. Free, but this California state beach charges parking, sealegsatthebeach.com
INGLEWOOD: Touch A Truck May 2, 2026, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. in Rogers Park. Get up close to fire trucks, police cars, ambulances and maybe an ABC7 news van. Take part in arts and crafts, photo booths, face painting and vehicle demonstrations. Location: 400 W. Beach Avenue, Inglewood, CA. cityofinglewood.org/calendar.aspx?EID=11034
IRVINE: CicloIrvine May 2, 2026, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. on Campus Drive between University Drive and Culver Drive. Closed to motorized vehicular traffic, 1.3-mile car-free stretch of Irvine Boulevard between Culver Drive and Parkwood becomes a space for outdoor recreation such as bicycling, skating, play in the streets, etc. Free, cityofirvine.org/cicloirvine
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
JACKSON: Gem and Craft Faire May 2-3, 2026, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at Historic Kennedy Mine. Rock - rough slab, lapidary, arts & crafts vendors, custom made jewelry, beads & finds, crafted clothing, woodwork and more at this event that includes food vendors and mine walking tours. Location: 12594 Kennedy Mine Road, Jackson, CA., facebook.com/JacksonBCA
JULIAN: Wildflower Festival May 1-3, 2026, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Julian Town Hall 2129 Main St Julian, CA. julianwomansclub.org | flowers
KERMAN: Kerman Almond Festival May 2, 2026, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Kerckhoff Park 15061 West G Street This a FREE family event with a fun run, car show, bands, foods, and more. cityofkerman.net | nuts
LAGUNA BEACH: Gate and Garden Walking Tour May 2, 2026, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. starting at Laguna Beach County Water District. Self guided walking tour of secret gardens includes eight gardens. Location: 306 3rd Street, Laguna Beach, CA. $65-87.21, lagunabeachgardenclub.org | garden tour
LAKE FOREST: Rancho Days May 2, 2026, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at Heritage Hill Historical Park. Who needs Cinco de Mayo when you can celebrate California's rancho days filled with Folklorico, charro horseback riding and the authentic cultures of 1800s California. Location: 25151 Serrano Road, Lake Forest, CA. Free, ocparks.com
LEMOORE: Lemoore Taco & Salsa Festival May 2, 2026, 12-8 p.m. in Downtown Lemoore. Celebrate locally grown ingredients with a Taco & Salsa Competition, Salsa Tasting, Live Music and Folklorico, Beer Garden and vendors. Location: The Arbor on E Street, Lemoore, CA. Free admission, tasting wristbands include tortilla chips and tokens for salsa tastings. facebook.com/ LemooreChamber
LONG BEACH-ORANGE COUNTY: Heard Free Garden Tour, May 2-3, 2026, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Self guided, free tour with map provided on website: heardsgardentour.com | garden tour
LOS ANGELES: Tequila and Mezcal Festival May 2, 2026, 12-9 p.m. at Pershing Square. Unlimited tequila tastings from over 40 brands of smooth blancos to aged añejos, food for purchase and DJs spinning. Location: 532 S. Olive St., Los Angeles, CA. Age 21+ $9 underground parking available. $71.21-up for 4 hour session, tequilaandmezcalfestival.com
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
MARIN: Marin Open Studios May 2-3 & 9-10, 2026, 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Marin County, California Over 270 artists open their doors one or both weekends. Free self-guided tour, marinopenstudios.org
MARIPOSA: Mariposa Butterfly Festival & Parade May 2-3, 2026, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Mariposa Butterfly Parade is Saturday, 10 a.m. Downtown, free to see. Mariposa County Fairgrounds for Butterfly Festival includes Saturday's Car Show. Festival closes at Fairgrounds at 4 p.m. on Sunday. Location: 5007 Fairgrounds Rd. Mariposa, CA $10, under 12 years free, MariposaButterflyFestival.net
MARYSVILLE - YUBA CITY: American Association of University Women Garden Tour May 2, 2026, 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Self-guided tour of private home gardens in Yuba and Sutter Counties. $, mvyc-ca.aauw.net | garden tours
MODESTO: Taco Fest May 2, 2026, 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Downtown. Chihuahua Races Taking over I Street between 11th & 12th St and 11th Street between H & I Street. Chihuahua Races, Los Tres de Modesto band performs and Luchadore Wrestling. $10-25, modestotacofest.com
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
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
OLYMPIC VALLEY: The Cushing Crossing at Palisades Tahoe May 2, 2026, 1-4 p.m. The Cushing Crossing Squaw Alpine - Cushing Pond near the base of KT-22 1960 Squaw Valley Road Olympic Valley, CA. Free to see, palisadestahoe.com
ORANGE: Taste of Orange May 2, 2026, 2-7 p.m. at the Circle in Old Town Orange. Food, beer, and wine tastings from restaurants. $, assistanceleague.org | taste
ORANGE: Orange May Parade 10 a.m.-2 p.m. in Old Town Orange. Theme: Orange You Glad It's America’s Birthday! Celebrating 250 Years! Free to see, orangechamber.com/ orange-may-parade/
PACIFIC GROVE: Good Old Days May 2-3, 2026, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Location: 584 Central Avenue Downtown Pacific Grove Admission: Free. pacificgrove.org
PALO ALTO: May Fete Children's Parade May 2, 2026, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. on University Avenue. Back for its 100th year, the May Fete parade includes youth floats, groups, teams, and Family and Pets category. May Fete Fair at Heritage Park follows parade with games, music, community booths. Free, cityofpaloalto.org
PASO ROBLES: Mid State Dairy Goat Show May 2, 2026. Two rings, bucks and does, youth showmanship and the best raffle in the state! Location: Fairgrounds, Paso Robles, CA.
PERRIS: Cinco de Mayo Festival May 2, 2026, 1-10 p.m. at Foss Field Park. Food vendors, entertainment, and Tastiest Salsa Competition for residents. Location: 138 N. Perris Blvd., Perris, CA. Free, cityofperris.org | cinco de mayo
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
PORTERVILLE: Cinco de Mayo Parade on Main Street, May 2, 2026, 10 a.m. Downtown. facebook.com/ CHMAPORTERVILLE/
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
REDWOOD CITY: Momotombo SF, latin rock legends, 3:30-6 p.m. at Port of Redwood City Rock the Dock. Location: 59 Seaport Court Redwood City, CA $5-20 suggested donation, rockthedockrwc.com
ROCKLIN: Red, White & Bluegrass, Civic Celebration May 2, 2026, 4-9 p.m. at Johnson-Springview Park. Explore city department displays, enjoy live music, food, family activities such as bounce houses, face painting, and balloon artistry, and an epic fireworks show at dusk! Location: 5480 5th St., Rocklin, CA. Free admission, rocklin.ca.us
ROSEVILLE: BikeFest May 2, 2026, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at Vernon Street Town Square. Bring your bike and helmet to the 32nd annual free bike safety event with bike obstacle course, a safety show, and free bicycle safety checks from local bike shops. Kids attending will receive prizes, while supplies last. Attendees have a chance to win a bicycle! Location: 311 Vernon St., Roseville, CA. Free. roseville.ca.us/bikefest
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
SAN CLEMENTE: Cinco de Mayo Festival May 2, 2026, 2 - 6 p.m. Max Berg Plaza Park 1100 Calle Puente San Clemente, CA Beer Garden, Food Trucks, Vendors Market, Crafts, Games and Prizes... | cinco
SAN DIEGO: Clairemont Garden Tour May 2, 2026, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Visit 12 gardens on this self-guided tour in the Clairemont/ Bay Park area of San Diego in five walkable neighborhoods. San Diego, CA $, clairemontonline.com | garden tour
SAN DIEGO: Fiesta Old Town Cinco de Mayo Old Town May 2-3, 2026, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Free, oldtowncincodemayo.com
SAN JOSE: San Pedro Square Market Concerts featuring the band, Joint Chiefs, funk, acid jazz, and R&B. Location: 87 N. San Pedro St.. San Jose, CA. Free, sanpedrosquaremarket.com
SAN LUIS OBISPO: Shabang Music Festival May 2-3, 2026 at Dairy Creek Golf Course. Bands include: The Backseat Lovers, Polo & Pan, Chris Lake, Magdalena Bay and dozens more. Event offers camping, yoga & movement, comedy, workshops, samba loca, silent disco, food & drinks and more. $, shabangslo.com
SANTA BARBARA: Santa Barbara Fair & Expo May 1-3, 2026 at Earl Warren Showgrounds, 3400 Calle Real, Santa Barbara, CA. earlwarren.com
SANTA FE SPRINGS: Anesthesia, Metallica tribute 12-5 p.m. at Santa Fe Springs Swap Meet Concerts. Location: 13963 Alondra Blvd., Santa Fe Springs, CA. $2.50, sfsswapmeet.com
SANTEE: Appian Way band, 5-7 p.m. at Santee Lakes Summer Concerts. Location: 9310 Fanita Parkway, Santee, CA. Free, santeelakes.com
SARATOGA: Saratoga Rotary Art Show May 2-3, 2026, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at West Valley College. 125+ Artists, Live musical performances, Food vendors, Beer, Mimosa & Wine, Nonprofit showcase, Children's art activities. Location: 14000 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, CA. saratogarotaryartshow.org
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
SHAFTER: Shafter Cinco de Mayo Celebration May 2, 2026, 10 a.m. Parade begins. Mannel Park Festival starts at 11:30 a.m. Mariachi Real de Jalisco, Band Los Moonlighterz, Schoeppner Family Carnival, food booths, Kids Corner with games, 20 vendors & exhibitors, and fun activities throughout the day. Shafter, CA Free, shaftercincodemayo.org | cinco
SHASTA LAKE: Boomtown Festival May 2, 2026, 7 a.m.-9 p.m. at Clair Engle Park. Pancake Breakfast 7-10a; Health Fair + Makers Market 10a; Live Music with The Billies and Food Trucks 11a-8p. Location: 1525 Median Avenue Shasta Lake, CA. Free, cityofshastalake.gov
SIERRA MADRE: Sierra Madre Fine Art Fair May 2-3, 2026, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at Memorial Park. Friends of the Library produces this annual festival of art which includes approx. 100 exhibitors and bands performing throughout. Location: 222 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. Sierra Madre, California. Free admission, sierramadreartfair.org
SIMI VALLEY: Simi Valley Street Fair Concerts May 2, 2026, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. on Town Center Way, 1555 Town Center Way. Food, arts & crafts and other vendors, bands performing and kids games and fun for all ages. Simi Valley, CA. Free, simivalleystreetfair.com
SOLVANG: SYV (Santa Ynez Valley) Touch-A-Truck May 2, 2026, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at Bethania Lutheran Church. Three parking lots showcase construction, safety, farming, and specialty trucks. Enjoy food concessions, face painting, and a raffle. "No Horn Hour" 9:30-10:30 a.m. Location: 611 Atterdag Rd., Solvang, CA. $7.50, givebutter.com/RtF06d
SOLVANG: Rancheros Visitadores Parade May 2, 2026, 2:30-3:30 p.m. brings together horseback riders from near and far. Clad in classic Western attire, riders with beautifully adorned horses and proudly parade through Solvang, celebrating camaraderie and the enduring legacy of the American West. Parade travels Alisal Road through downtown Solvang, turning onto Mission Drive and ending at the Old Mission Santa Ines. Free to see, syvalleyfoundation.org
SONOMA: Sonoma County Blossoms, Bees & Barnyard Babies May 2-3, 2026, 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
SONORA: Barrels, Brews, & Bites May 2, 2026, 2-5 p.m. at Mt. Brow Vineyard. Craft brews and wines paired with gourmet bites. Live music, too! Location: 10850 Mt. Brow Rd., Sonora, CA. $65.87, barrelsbrewsbites.com/
SONORA: Spring Festival May 2-3, 2026 at Indigeny Reserve. Shire Punks band 12-3 p.m. Free kids activities, Cider Release, Craft Vendors, Food Trucks and More. Location: 14679 Summers Lane, Sonora, CA. $5 parking, indigenyreserve.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
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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