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Saturday, May 24, 2025

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 ANDERSON: Happy Valley Strawberry Festival May 24-25, 2025. 84th Happy Valley Strawberry Festival - known for its Famous Generous Servings of Sweet Fresh Strawberries, Ice Cream & Shortcake. Free admission, free parking.

ANDERSON: Shasta Renaissance and Fantasy Faire May 24-25, 2025, 10 a.m. daily at Shasta District Fairgrounds, 1890 Briggs St. Anderson, CA $15, facebook.com/shastarenfaire 

ANTIOCH: Antioch Water Park opens May 24, 2025. Location: 4701 Lone Tree Way Antioch, CA. Approx. admission $15-17, antiochca.gov/water-park | water parks

ARCATA: Kinetic Sculpture Race May 24-26, 2025 Triathlon of the Art World-- the Great Arcata to Ferndale World Championship Kinetic Sculpture Race-- is a 3-day race that travels 42 miles along land, sand, water and mud, to compete for nothing more than glory. kineticgrandchampionship.com

ARNOLD: Arnold Spring Peddler's Faire May 24-25, 2025, Bristol's Café Grounds 961 Highway 4, Arnold, CA 95223 Free admission afterthegoldrushfestivals.com

ARROYO GRANDE: Mustang Waterpark Arroyo Grande May 24-September 31, 2025. Location: Location: Lopez Lake Recreation Area, 6840 Lopez Dr., Arroyo Grande, CA. Approx. admission $33, mustangwaterpark.com | water parks

BAKERSFIELD: Lightning in a Bottle May 21-25, 2025 at Buena Vista Lake. Lightning In A Bottle Is A Celebration Of Art, Music, Performance, Sustainability And Life. Location: 13601 Ironbark Road. Bakersfield, CA  Tickets, libfestival.org

BAKERSFIELD: Basque Festival, May 24-26, 2025 at Kern County Basque Club. Main event with BBQ Lamb Lunch, Dancers, Entertainment and Games. Location: 2301 S. Union Ave., Bakersfield, CA. kcbasqueclub.com

BIG BEAR LAKE: Big Bear Lake Maifest May 24-25 & 31, 2025. Maifest takes place under the majestic pines with sizzling bratwursts, homemade sauerkraut, fresh pretzels, apple strudel with warm vanilla sauce, beers, German band Die Sauerkrauts, 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.

BISHOP: Bishop Mule Days May 20-25, 2025. For all things "mules" this is the greatest show on Earth! Five days of competitions, demos and entertainment featuring mules at Tri-County Fairgrounds, plus the free Saturday Mule Days Parade on Main Street and $ticketed Saturday Night Dance with band Justin Lawrence and Double Average. Location: Sierra St. & Fair Drive Bishop, CA. $, muledays.org 

BISHOP: Bishop Memorial Day Arts and Crafts Fair May 23-26, 2025, 9 a.m. Memorial Day Arts and Crafts Show runs in conjunction with the Mule Days celebration, which brings an estimated 30,000 people to Bishop each year. The show features quality handcrafted items and fine arts from approx. 100 artists. Location: Bishop City Park, 690 N. Main Street Bishop. Free, inyo.org

BURNEY: Mountain Cruisers Car Show May 24, 2025, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Pit River Casino, 20265 Tamarack, Burney, CA Contact: Sandy McCullar 530-339-6270 or Corrine Calhoun 559-859-5472

CARMICHAEL: Hipper than Hip, Dance band, 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: Silver Dollar Fair "Red, White and Blue, and Car Races, Too" May 22-26, 2025 at Silver Dollar Fairgrounds.   Competitions: Lamb, Goat, Hog, Rabbit, Steer, Horticulture, Floriculture and more. Location: 2357 Fair St., Chico, CA. $15 admission + $10 parking, silverdollarfair.org

COALINGA: Coalinga Horned Toad Derby May 23-26, 2025. Parade is Saturday at 10 a.m. Free, coalingachamber.com

CORNING: Corning Junior Rodeo May 24, 2025 at  Estil C Clark Park. Mutton bustin', dummy roping, barrel racing, pole bending, goat tying, team roping, steer stopping, bull riding, bronc riding, calf riding, tie down roping, and breakaway roping.  Location, 103 E Fig Lane, Corning, CA.  $5, corningjrrodeo.com

CORONA:  Koroneburg Old World Festival May 24-26, 2025 and weekends in June at Crossroads Riverview Park. 40 vendors, 30 entertainers, food, fun, shopping, jousting,  come in costume. May 24-26, May 31-June 1, June 7-8, 14-15, 21-22, 2025. Saturdays: 10a-7p. Location: 14600 Baron Rd, Corona, CA $34 + $10 parking, renfestcorona.com | Renfairs

COSTA MESA: ScotsFest Memorial Day Weekend May 24-25, 2025 at Orange County Fair & Event Center, Costa Mesa, CA. Adult One Day - $32.07/day, scottishfest.com

DUNSMUIR: City Wide Yard Sale May 24, 2025, 7 a.m.-7 p.m. A map of all yard sale locations will be available before the event. dunsmuir.com

FAIR OAKS: Fair Oaks Memorial Day Ceremony May 24, 2025, 10 a.m.  Theme is "Honoring America's First Three Military Branches: Army, Navy and Marines" Fair Oaks Cemetery, 7780 Olive Street, Fair Oaks, CA. Free, fairoakscemetery.com  

FELTON: Roaring Camp BBQ Cook0ff May 24-25, 2025.  Location: Roaring Camp Railroads, 5401 Graham Hill Road, Felton, CA. Includes train ride and BBQ, $45 adult, roaringcamp.com

GARDEN GROVE: Garden Grove Strawberry Festival May 23-26, 2025. Always on Memorial Weekend, free admission event includes a Strawberry Festival Parade. strawberryfestival.org

GLENNVILLE: Glennville Round-Up May 23-25, 2025 at GMVA Rodeo Grounds. Memorial Weekend tradition from Greenhorn Mountain Veterans Association (GMVA) includes two days of Ranch Rodeo and Sunday's big Parade 11 a.m. and  PRCA Rodeo 1 p.m. Location: 196 Pascoe Road, Glenville, CA $15, glennvillerodeo.org  | rodeos

GRASS VALLEY: Strawberry Music Festival May 21-26, 2025 at Nevada County Fairgrounds. Location: 11228 McCourtney Rd. Grass Valley, CA. $, strawberrymusic.com

HEALDSBURG: Maille Swing, a 5 member ukulele band featuring Hapa Haole Songs & Traditional Hawaiian Mele & Hula in concert at Saturdays in the Plaza. Location: Healdsburg Plaza, Matheson Street and Healdsburg Avenue, Healdsburg, CA Free, ci.healdsburg.ca.us 

HERMOSA BEACH: Fiesta Hermosa May 24-26, 2025 Free beach weekend party with bands, foods, entertainment and vendors showing off their stuff for sale.

IDYLLWILD: Art in the Park May 24-25, 2025, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Are you looking for a fun place to visit? Idyllwild Art in the Park starts for summer with 25+ artists and live music. Location: off Hwy. 243. Free admission, idyllwildartinthepark.com

KERNVILLE: Sierra Arts & Crafts Festival May 24-26, 2025 at Circle Park,  Saturday & Sunday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. The Kern River Valley Art Association annual Memorial Day weekend  festival includes paintings, ceramics and a variety of original artworks for sale. Sierra Arts & Crafts Festival in Circle Park offers free admission and three days of arts entertainment. Location: Kernville Rd. & Tobias St. Kernville, CA.  Free admission, krvaa.org

LA CANADA FLINTRIDGE:  Fiesta Days May 24-26, 2025 mostly in Memorial Park, but other locations, too. Picnics, movie in the park, rock concerts, parade, car show, farmers market and  Fireworks Show in Memorial Park. Location: 1301 Foothill Blvd., La Cañada Flintridge, CA 91011.  Free admission, lacanadaflintridge.com  

LAKE ARROWHEAD: Concerts in the Village with New Romantics, Taylor Swift tribute. $, ticket required (no free seating in 2025) lakearrowheadsummerconcerts.com

LAKEPORT: Memorial Day Parade & Craft Fair May 24, 2025, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.  in front of Xabatin Community Park.   Rotary Club of Lakeport Memorial Day Craft Fair features fantastic artwork, hand made crafts and lots to see. Location:  800 N. Main St., Lakeport, CA. Free, lakeportrotary.org

LA QUINTA: Live from Earth, Pat Benatar tribute 7:30-10 p.m. at Concerts in the Park, SilverRock Park. Location: 51900 SilverRock Way, La Quinta , CA. Free, playinlaquinta.com

LONG BEACH: Mai Tai Festival  May 24, 2025, 2-9 p.m.  Location: 400 E Shoreline Drive, Long Beach, CA Experience a taste of the Pacific Islands at the Mai Tai Festival! Performing live on stage: Sammy Johnson, Jordan T, Eli-Mac, Lea Love, Swells OC, plus cultural performances and arts! Cool Mai Tais and Brews for ages 21 & up! General Admission $49.87, eventbrite.com

LONG BEACH: Long Beach BBQ Festival May 23-24, 2025, 12-9 p.m. at Shoreline Aquatic Park. Two smokin' hot days of BBQ, music, entertainment, games, shopping, and fun in the sun. Indulge in mouthwatering ribs, juicy burgers, and tender pulled pork from the best BBQ vendors in town. Enjoy live music while you savor your favorite BBQ delights. Location: 200 Aquarium Way, Long Beach, CA. $20 general admission, longbeachbbqfest.com

LOS ANGELES: FORT: LA Presents Architecture Uncorked! Historic Homes, Hot Topics and Worldly Wine, 5 p.m. at Barnsdall Art Park. Architect Leo Marmol, FAIA, discusses historic houses and their timeless teachings,  architectural writer Frances Anderton + sommelier India Mandelkern.  Location: 4800 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90027. $20-25 includes wine,  givebutter.com/Uncorked3 | fortla.org/events/ 

MARIPOSA: Mariposa Art, Wine & Wheels Festival May 24, 2025, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Mariposa Courthouse Lawn 5088 Bullion St. Mariposa, CA mariposarotary.org The event is Free. $ to taste wine.

 McCLOUD:  Mushroom, Music & Wine Festival May 24-25, 2025, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Free, mccloudchamber.com Celebrate wild mushroom hunting in and around McCloud. 100 artisan, craft, and food vendors, mushroom foraging with the king of mushrooms - Todd Spanier, and music from local and well-known bands.

MONTEREY: California Roots Festival May 23-25, 2025 Monterey County Fairgrounds 2004 Fairground Road Monterey, CA  $338-up for 3 day pass, californiarootsfestival.com | music fests

MORGAN HILL: Mushroom Mardi Gras May 24-25, 2025, 10 a.m. at Morgan Hill Amphitheater Grounds and Depot Street. Location: 17000 Monterey Road, Morgan Hill, CA $20 admission, morganhillmushroomfestival.org

MORRO BAY:  Morro Bay Spring Art in the Park May 24-26, 2025, 10 a.m. Location: Morro Bay Blvd. & Harbor Drive, Morro Bay, CA. The 64th annual Art in the Park includes 108 booths representing 125 independent artists and crafters. Free, morrobayartinthepark.com

NAPA: Bottle Rock May 23-25, 2025. Location: 575 Third Street  $  bottlerocknapavalley.com 

NEWPORT BEACH: Field of Honor May 16-26, 2025, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Armed Forces Day Ceremony on May 17, 2025 in Castaways Park. Location: 700 Dover Drive at 16th Street Newport Beach, CA Free, exchangeclubofnewportharbor.com

NEWPORT BEACH: ShowBiz Guys, classic rock at Newport Dunes Tunes at the Dunes. Location: 1131 Back Bay Drive, Newport Beach, CA. $35 parking, newportdunes.com 

NORTHRIDGE: Valley Greek Festival Memorial Weekend May 24-26, 2025 St. Nicholas Valley Greek Festival 9501 Balboa Blvd. Northridge, CA valleygreekfestival.com  | Greek

NOVATO: Marin Greek Festival May 23-25, 2025 Memorial Weekend at Greek Orthodox Christian Church. Location: 1110 Highland Drive, Novato, CA 94949 | Greek

OJAI: Art in the Park May 24-25, 2025, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Downtown Ojai in Libby Park. 100 exhibitors Art in the Park is one of Ojai's most popular events drawing local and visiting artists and art lovers. Experience the fine art, food and music! Admission is free. Art in the Park on Memorial Day Weekend is an annual juried, fine arts show with entertainment, activities and attractions include: music, art, crafts, food, vendors.  Location: 205 E Ojai Avenue Ojai, CA. Free, ojaiartcenter.org

OLYMPIC VALLEY: Made in Tahoe May 24-25, 2025, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. at The Village at Palisades Tahoe. Celebrates all things Local - local artisans, businesses, chefs, entertainers, food and beer. Proceeds benefit Tahoe Food Hub. Free admission, palisadestahoe.com

PASO ROBLES: Golden State Classics Memorial Day Weekend Cruise & Car Show May 23-24, 2025 at Downtown City Park.  Friday Night Cruise,  with pre-show party $.  Saturday Car Show.  Free for spectators. Fun cruise and car show with  400 cars & trucks, 60+ trophy and plaque awards! Manufacturer Row, Scavenger Hunt, raffle prizes, 50/50, food and auto-related vendors!  Free spectator admission, goldenstateclassics.org

POMONA: Los Angeles County Fair "Art Unleashed" May 2-26, 2025. Spotlight on all things creative with 2025 theme. Art Unleashed: home arts, culinary arts, visual arts, performing arts, fine arts and the art of having fun in the "Mullet Throwdown" hairstyle contest. There's still livestock, a carnival, vendors, foods and more. Open Thurs.-Sunday plus Memorial Day.  Location: Fairplex, 1101 W. McKinley Ave., Pomona, CA.  $18.50-27.50 pre or $32 gate + parking $22.50 pre or $26 gate, lacountyfair.com

POTTER VALLEY: Potter Valley Rodeo is held on Memorial Weekend May 23-26, 2025.  pottervalleyrodeo.com  | rodeo

REDLANDS: Art in the Park May 24-25, 2025, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. in Smiley Park. shop over 100 talented artists, chalk art competition, live music stages, food trucks, beverage garden and American Gothic parody selfie photo booth. Free admission. Location: 125 W. Vine St., Redland, CA. Free, redlandsfestivalarts.com

REDWOOD CITY: Cocktail Monkeys, rock, pop music at Rock the Dock Summer Concert Series.

RIVERSIDE: UC Riverside Annual Tribal Powwow May 23-25, 2025. Campus of UC Riverside 900 University Ave Riverside, CA nasp.ucr.edu/ | pow wow

SACRAMENTO: Sacramento County Fair "Cowboy Boots & Fair Roots" May 22-26, 2025. Alaskan Pig races, Great American duck races, bands, Corn Dog Eating Contest, Diaper Derby, bull riding, tractor pulls and more. $, sacfair.com

SAN JOSE: FanimeCon May 23-26, 2025 at San Jose Convention Center's The Hub. Northern California’s largest anime convention, is proud to be  By Fans, For Fans. Video programming, extraordinary costumes, music, games, tournaments, panels, and renowned international guests. Masquerade, Maid Cafe, J-Fashion, Swap Meet, Dance, Karaoke, MusicFest, Speed Dating, Music Video Competition, Gaming, Artist Alley, Celebrity Meet & Greets, more. Location: 150 W San Carlos St, San Jose, CA 95113. $65-105, fanime.com 

SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO: Homefront America Field of Honor May 20-26, 2025, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. at Mission San Juan Capistrano. Regular admission pricing will be in effect. Normally the Mission is closed on Mondays, however, the Mission will be open on Memorial Day, May 26, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. as part of this program. Location: 26801 Ortega Highway, San Juan Capistrano, CA. $18 general admission, missionsjc.com

SAN PEDRO: LA Fleet Week May 21-26, 2025 includes free military ship tours, free concerts, neighborhood activations throughout greater Los Angeles area, demonstrations, information, entertainment, education and all to honor those who are serving and have served the US military. lafleetweek.com

SANTA BARBARA: I Madonnari at Santa Barbara Mission May 24-26, 2025, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. daily. Free to see and sponsorship for street painting squares are available. imadonnarifestival.com

SANTA BARBARA: Gem Faire May 23-25, 2025 at Earl Warren Showgrounds. Location: 3400 Calle Real, Santa Barbara, CA. $7, gemfaire.com

SANTA CLARITA: Newhallywood Silent Film Festival May 23-25, 2025 at several locations. Event highlights thousands of dialogue-free films that were shot in the area around Newhall in the Santa Clarita Valley from 1895-1930.  santaclaritaarts.com/ newhallywood/

SANTA FE SPRINGS: Led Zepagain, Led Zeppelin tribute at Santa Fe Springs Swap Meet concerts. Location: 13963 Alondra Blvd., Santa Fe Springs, CA. sfsswapmeet.com

SANTA MARGARITA: Best of the West Antique Equipment Show Memorial Day Weekend Friday, May 23-25, 2025 Historic Santa Margarita Ranch. Train rides, tractor parade on Saturday, blacksmith demos and more. Location: 9000 Yerba Buena.  $15 day or $30 weekend,  bestofthewestshow.com | farm

SANTA MARIA: West Coast Kustoms Car Show Cruisin' Nationals May 23-25, 2025 at Santa Maria Fairpark. Fri. Car Cruise. On Sat. & Sun  2 bands performing. $, santamariafairpark.com | westcoastkustoms.com 

SIMI VALLEY: Happy Face Music Fest, May 24, 2025, 10:30 a.m.-7 p.m. at Rancho Santa Susana Community Park. Line up of bands:Wanted (Bon Jovi Tribute) TLR/The Long Run (Eagles Tribute) |  Fast Times (80's New Wave & Rock)  | The Ultimate Rock Band (Music Era Rock Act)  | The Yacht Groove (Yacht Rock Hits). Location: 5005 Los Angeles Ave. Simi Valley, CA $25, happyfacemusicfest.com 

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE: Jackeyes band 5:45-9:15 p.m. at Heavenly Village Summer Concert Series. Location: 1001 Heavenly Village Way, South Lake Tahoe, CA. Free, theshopsatheavenly.com

TEHACHAPI: Western Swing Out Weekender Downtown Tehachapi  May 23-26, 2025. Western Swing Bands offer a weekend of Western Swing, Hillbilly, Rockabilly & Country Music!  $175 weekend pass: westernswingout.com  | lineup

TEMECULA:  Peter White, Rick Braun & Richard Elliot at Champagne Series Concerts, Thornton Winery. Location: 32575 Rancho California Rd. Temecula, CA $, thorntonwine.com

TOPANGA: Topanga Days May 24-26, 2025 at Topanga Community House. 32 bands performing plus lots to see and do. Location: 1440 N Topanga Canyon Blvd. Topanga, CA. $25-30, topangadays.com

TULARE: Tulare Community Band + Dunsbar Road at Tulare Summer Concerts at Adventist Health Amphitheater, Zumwalt Park. Location: 400 E. Tulare Ave. Tulare, CA Free, spadeentertainment.com

VACAVILLE: Fiesta Days May 22-26, 2025 in Andrews Park includes a carnival, concerts, car show, food eating contests and more. Free, vacavillefiestadays.org

VICTORVILLE: San Bernardino County Fair "Fun for the Whole Herd" May 24-June 1, 2025. Tadpole the Clown, Jack Spareribs, Magician, Amazing Bubble Factory, Balloon Man, Throw Zone, Tiki Shack, Doo Wah Riders, Sea Lion Splash, Animal Cracker Conspiracy, Carnival, Midway. Ticket add-ons: Tuff Trucks, Demolition Derby, Bull Riding and Lo Cash concert.  Location: 14800 Seventh Street, Victorville, CA Victorville, CA $20 truckload pass (everyone in your car included) sbcfair.com

YUCCA VALLEY:  Grubstake Days May 22-25, 2025 includes a carnival (through June 1, 2025), Old West contests, 10 bands performing, kids day events, car show, vendors, food & drinks for sale, horseshoe contest and more in Brehm Park. Location: 56620 Little League Drive, Yucca Valley, CA. Free admission, yuccavalley.org 

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