California Events
Saturday, May 2, 2026
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
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 / 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
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
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
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
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
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/
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
HOLLYWOOD: Classic Film Festival April 30-May 3, 2026. The World Comes to Hollywood is the 2026 theme. $, filmfestival.tcm.com | film
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
SACRAMENTO: Beer Week April 24-May 3, 2026. Dozens of beer events feature 125+ breweries, serving over 300 varieties of craft beer. sacramentobeerweek.com
SANTA BARBARA: Santa Barbara Fair & Expo "80s Flashback" April 24-27 & May 2-4, 2026 at Earl Warren Showgrounds, 3400 Calle Real, Santa Barbara, CA. earlwarren.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
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
STONYFORD: Stonyford Rodeo May 1-3, 2026 at Stonyford Rodeo Grounds. Location: 5104 E. Park Road, Stonyford CA, $, stonyfordrodeo.com | rodeos
Past events
BEAUMONT: Festa de Mayo May 2-3, 2025, Hours: 5-11 p.m. on May 3; 12-11 p.m. on May 4 at Noble Creek Park. Taco & Salsa Competitions, Live Music, Dog Costume Contest and more. Location: 650 W. Oak Valley Parkway, Beaumont, CA. $5 parking fee, bcvparks.com | cinco
BRADLEY: Wildflower Triathlon May 2-4, 2025. 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
CARLSBAD: The Flower Fields March 1-May 10, 2026. Location: 5704 Paseo del Norte, Carlsbad, CA. $26 approx., theflowerfields.com
FOLSOM: Granite City 909 band performs Classic Rock at Friday Night Live Music in the Piazza Palladio. Location: 410 Palladio Parkway, Folsom, CA. Free, gopalladio.com
FONTANA: Fontana Car Show May 2, 2025, 5-8 p.m. on Spring Street
JULIAN: Wildflower Festival May 2-3, 2025, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Julian Town Hall 2129 Main St Julian, CA. julianwomansclub.org | flowers
LIVERMORE: Two Day Town Music and Camping Festival May 2-4, 2025. Family Camping and Community Music at Rancho Los Mochos in Livermore Hills, Livermore, CA. $115, twodaytown.com
LA HABRA: La Habra Citrus Fair May 2-4, 2025. Downtown Fair, multiple locations 321 E La Habra Blvd La Habra City Hall El Centro Lions Park Free admission, lahabrachamber.com
LA PUENTE: Complicit, band at Farmers Market Live 6-10 p.m. Location: 15900 Central Avenue Central/Stimson La Puente, CA Free, lapuentelive.com
OAKLEY: Concerts in the Park featuring Delta OG Band 5-9 p.m. at Civic Center Amphitheater. Location: 3231 Main St., Oakley, CA. Free, oakleyca.gov
OROVILLE: Yuba Sutter Big Band performs at Concerts in the Park. Location: Park Amphitheater in Riverbend Park, 50 Montgomery Street, Oroville, CA Free, frrpd.com
PLACERVILLE: Placerville Home, ADU & Garden Show May 2-4, 2025 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
REDONDO BEACH: BeachLife Festival May 2-4, 2025 on Harbor Drive. Headliners this year include: Lenny Kravitz, Sublime, Pretenders, Jackson Browne, Alanis Morissette, The Beach Boys. Location: 239 N Harbor Drive, Redondo Beach, CA. $189-1399 per day $409-3299 / 3 day pass, beachlifefestival.com
SACRAMENTO: Sacramento Autorama May 2-4, 2025 at Cal Expo. Over 500 custom cars compete for thousands in cash and prizes. Location: 1600 Exposition Blvd., Sacramento, CA. $25 + $ parking, calexpostatefair.com
SAN FRANCISCO: Slavic Festival May 2-3, 2025. Annual Celebration of Food, Dance, Music and Art. Address: Russian Center of San Francisco, 2460 Sutter St. San Francisco, CA. $17.85, russiancentersf.org
SAN GABRIEL: Cinco de Mayo Mercado Wednesday, May 2, 2025, 5:30-9:30 p.m. in Mission District. Free admission, SanGabrielCity.com /1338/Cinco-de-Mayo | cinco
SAN LEANDRO: Cinco de Mayo Celebration! May 2, 2025, 6 p.m. Marina Community Center 15301 Wicks Blvd. San Leandro, CA Free, open to the public, sanleandro.org | cinco
SACRAMENTO Jon Wiide concert at Concerts in the Park at Cesar Chavez Plaza. Location: 910 I Street, Sacramento, CA Free, GoDowntownSac.com
SAN LUIS OBISPO: Shabang Music Festival May 2-3, 2025 at Dairy Creek Golf Course. Event offers camping, yoga & movement, comedy, workshops, samba loca, silent disco, food & drinks and more. $, shabangslo.com | line up
SANTA FE SPRINGS: Santa Fe Springs Swap Meet Concerts features Melrose Reinas Del Pop. Location: 13963 Alondra Blvd., Santa Fe Springs, CA. Free to fee, sfsswapmeet.com
SANTA MARIA: Santa Maria Downtown Friday Concerts features Los Suplentes band. Location: Santa Maria Town Center West Parking Lot S. Broadway & Cook St. Santa Maria, CA Free, dtfsantamaria.com
SELMA: Selma Raisin Festival May 1-4, 2025 at Lincoln Park. Carnival, contests, food, fun. Location: 2301 Selma St., Selma, CA. selma-chamber.com
STOCKTON: Cinco de Mayo festival 10 a.m.-8 p.m. at San Joaquin County Fairgrounds. Includes entertainment with Latin Magic, Mariachi Ricon de Romos, and headliner, August, plays Latin, Tejano, Old School and Soul. Free admission, free parking. facebook.com/ ElConcilioCA/ | cinco
TEMECULA: Temecula Rod Run May 2-3, 2025 in Old Town. The festivities kick off with the Friday Night Cruise on May 2, 2025, 5-8 p.m. up and down Old Town Front Street. The excitement continues on May 3, 2025, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. with the Show & Shine. Free to see, temeculaca.gov
TUSTIN: Viva Tustin! Cinco de Mayo Celebration May 2, 2025, 3-6 p.m. at Frontier Park. Free entertainment, games and prizes, food for sale. Location: 1400 Mitchell Avenue, Tustin, CA. Free, tustinca.org | cinco
VISALIA: Tulare Kings Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Cinco de Mayo Friday, May 2, 2025, 5-10 p.m. on Church Street (Between Main & Center) in Downtown Visalia. Features the band, Mezcal. Free, mytkhcc.org/ cinco-de-mayo | cinco
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