California Events
Monday, May 25, 2026
MEMORIAL DAY NATIONAL HOLIDAY May 25, 2026
CHICO: Silver Dollar Fair May 21-25, 2026 at Silver Dollar Fairgrounds. Carnival, concerts, tractor pull, destruction derby, winged sprints, livestock, more. Location: 2357 Fair St., Chico, CA. silverdollarfair.org
GARDEN GROVE: Garden Grove Strawberry Festival May 22-25, 2026. Always on Memorial Weekend, free admission event includes a Strawberry Festival Parade. strawberryfestival.org
LA VERNE: Memorial Day Ceremony May 25, 2026, 11 a.m. at Veterans Hall, La Verne, CA. Free, laverneca.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
NORTHRIDGE: Valley Greek Festival Memorial Weekend May 23-25, 2026 St. Nicholas Valley Greek Festival 9501 Balboa Blvd. Northridge, CA valleygreekfestival.com | Greek
POMONA: Los Angeles County Fair May 7-31, 2026, open Thurs-Sun. Location: Fairplex, 1101 W. McKinley Ave., Pomona, CA. $, lacountyfair.com
SACRAMENTO: Sacramento County Fair May 21-25, 2026. Alaskan Pig races, Great American duck races, bands, Corn Dog Eating Contest, Diaper Derby, bull riding, tractor pulls and more. $, sacfair.com
VICTORVILLE: San Bernardino County Fair May 23-31, 2026. Clowns, Magicians, Animal Shows, Carnival, Midway, Tuff Trucks, Demolition Derby, Bull Riding and Concerts. Location: 14800 Seventh Street, Victorville, CA Victorville, CA $, sbcfair.com
Past events
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. cityofalhambra.org (626) 570-5081
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
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
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: 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 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
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
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
CORONADO: Coronado Concert Band (variety) 4:30 p.m. + Sidetraxx Rock & roll, top hits Concerts in the Park
COSTA MESA ScotsFest Memorial Day Weekend May 24-25, 2025 at Orange County Fair & Event Center, Costa Mesa, CA. Adult One Day - $30/day, scottishfest.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
GRASS VALLEY: Strawberry Music Festival May 21-26, 2025 at Nevada County Fairgrounds. Location: 11228 McCourtney Rd. Grass Valley, CA. $, strawberrymusic.com
HERMOSA BEACH: Fiesta Hermosa May 24-26, 2025 Free beach weekend party with bands, foods, entertainment and vendors showing off their stuff for sale.
HERMOSA BEACH: 12-1pm | DJ Rob Bennion 1-3pm | K-Tel All-Stars 3-4pm | DJ Rob Bennion 4-6:30pm | Max 80s at Fiesta Hermosa Concerts
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: Bee Gees Fever, Bee Gees tribute at Concerts in the Village
LOS ALTOS: Ye Olde Towne Band Patriotic Summer Concerts in the Park
LOWER LAKE: Lower Lake Memorial Daze Parade and BBQ May 25, 2025, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Parade at 11 a.m. Main Street Lower Lake, CA lowerlakecommunityactiongroup.com
MANCHESTER: Point Arena Hog & Lamb BBQ May 25, 2025, 12-5 p.m. Redwood Coast Fire Department 19601 South Highway 1 Manchester, California 95459 (707) 882-1833 | rcfpd.net
McCLOUD: 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.
MONROVIA: Bumptown Old School 7-10 p.m. Concerts at Library Park
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: Cali Conscious, Surf Reggae at Newport Dunes Tunes at the Dunes
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
PLEASANT HILL: The Billy Martini Band, Sunsets by the Lake Concerts at City Hall. Location: 100 Gregory Lane, Pleasant Hill, CA. Free, pleasanthillca.gov
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
RIVERSIDE: UC Riverside Annual Tribal Powwow May 23-25, 2025. Campus of UC Riverside 900 University Ave Riverside, CA nasp.ucr.edu/ | pow wow
ROCKLIN: The Wallflowers Concerts at the Quarry. $, Tickets required for these concerts.
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 JOSE: AWO, Riddim Exchange, Anambra State Cultural Association of Nigeria, Chinyakare Ensemble Afrobeats eclectic music at San Jose Levitt Spring Concerts
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
SAN RAMON: Art & Wind Festival May 25-26, 2025 in San Ramon Central Park. Location: 12501 Alcosta Blvd., San Ramon, CA. Free, sanramon.ca.gov
SANTA FE SPRINGS: 12-5 p.m. Sangria Santa Fe Springs, Calif. Concerts at Heritage Park
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 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 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
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE: Guilty as Charged band performs at Heavenly Village Shops.
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
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
VACAVILLE: Fiesta Days May 22-26, 2025 in Andrews Park includes a carnival, concerts, car show, food eating contests and more. Free, vacavillefiestadays.org
VACAVILLE: Hispanic Day at Fiesta Days Concerts
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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