California Events
Sunday, May 3, 2026
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. Questions: hwong@cityofalhambra.org
APTOS: Pottery & Glass Seconds Sale May 3, 2026, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Cabrillo College parking garage. Nationally-known professional potters, glass artists, jewelers and other craftspeople sell seconds, experiments and overstock at vastly reduced prices! Find gifts or indulge yourself - lots to choose from. Free admission. Location: Park 6500 Soquel Dr. Aptos, CA | seconds-sale.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
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
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
CAMARILLO: Livingston - Camarillo Garden Tour May 3, 2026, 12-4 p.m. Five fabulous gardens, art, boutique, music, raffle, refreshments and more! The annual tour includes amazing gardens. $30, lmvna.org | garden tours
CARLSBAD: Carlsbad Village Faire May 3, 2026, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. in Downtown Carlsbad, State & Grand Parking Lot. Free, kennedyfaires.com
CARLSBAD: The Flower Fields March 1-May 10, 2026. Location: 5704 Paseo del Norte, Carlsbad, CA. $26 approx., theflowerfields.com
CARSON: Cinco de Mayo Celebration May 3, 2026, 11 a.m. at Carson Park. Food, Beer Garden, Music with bands on stage and cool Car Show. Location: 21411 S, Orrick, Carson, CA. ci.carson.ca.us
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
CAYUCOS: Cayucos Antique Street Faire May 3, 2026, 7 a.m.-3 p.m. Location: Downtown Cayucos, Cayucos, CA Free, cayucoschamber.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
CHATSWORTH: Classic Chevys of Southern California Annual Car Show, 7 a.m.-2:30 p.m. at Rancho San Antonio Boys Home. Car Show, raffles, famous BBQ lunches, bake sale, silent auction, local vendor midway, Best of the Best awards to the top cars, and free spectator admission. Proceeds to benefit the Rancho San Antonio Boys Home. Location: 21000 Plummer St., Chatsworth, CA. 91311 $ to show cars in the event. Open to all makes/models of cars and trucks, classicchevysofsocal.com
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
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 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
CORONADO: Moonlight Serenade Orchestra 2-5 p.m. at Coronado Ferry Landing Concerts Location: 1201 1st Ave., Coronado, CA. Free, coronadoferrylanding.com
CULVER CITY: A Taste of Culver City May 3, 2026, 2-5 p.m. at Amazon MGM Studios. Celebrate Culver City's vibrant restaurant scene. Location: 9500 Culver Blvd., Culver City, CA. $, ccef4schools.org | taste
DAVIS: Davis Craft and Vintage Fair, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Music, food, vintage and handmade goods Art, Crafts, Vintage, Up-cycled, Handcrafted, Spa, Food and live music! Location: Central Park, 301 C Street, Davis, CA. daviscraftandvintage.org
DINUBA: Cinco de Mayo Parade, Festival April 30-May 3, 2026 at Rose Ann Vuich Park Free, dinubachamber.com | cinco
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: 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
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
FREMONT: Niles Spring Fever Car Show May 3, 2026, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at Niles Town Plaza. Food Truck Mafia, 50/50 Raffle, Live Band, shops will be open. Location: 37482 Niles Blvd., Fremont, CA. $40-45 car registration, spectators free, niles.org
GEYSERVILLE: May Day Festival, May 3, 2026, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. at Geyserville Winery. Kiwanis Rib Cook-off, Crowning of May Day Queen, May Pole Dance, Ballet Folklorico and Games. Held first Sunday in May. Location: 19410 Geyserville Ave., Geyserville, CA, 95441. Free admission, visitgeyserville.com
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
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
HOLLYWOOD: Classic Film Festival April 30-May 3, 2026. The World Comes to Hollywood is the 2026 theme. $, filmfestival.tcm.com | film
HUNTINGTON BEACH: Lake Dub Music + Dread Kennedy 2 p.m. at Reggae Sundays, SeaLegs at the Beach free concerts. Location: Bolsa Chica State Beach, Pacific Coast Highway between Seapoint & Warner Ave., Huntington Beach, CA. $parking fee, concerts are free, no cover charge and all ages welcome - it's a public beach! sealegsatthebeach.com
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
LODI: Lodi Street Faire May 3, 2026, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. held downtown. 700 vendors participate at each event, selling antiques, arts & crafts and commercial items. Free, lodichamber.com
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: Cinco Olvera Street May 3, 2026, 12-6 p.m. at El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historical Monument Plaza Traditional music, exhibitor booths, cultural dancing and plenty of delicious Mexican food. See Eduardo Hernandez Grupo Solo Primos, Gaby Garcia Yessy Rodriguez Lorena - La Reina De la Tejana / Rafael Reyes - El Pelavacas Bersain. Location: Kiosko Olvera Street, Downtown Los Angeles, CA. Free admission, facebook.com/ elpueblola/ | cinco
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
MONROVIA: Get Your Kicks Celebrating Route 66, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at Monrovia Historical Museum. Vintage cars & trailer show, Street Rods Forever, Greatest Hits on 6 - Center Stage, Inc., Live Music with groovy tunes, Route 66 exhibit, Fred's Car Museum, Face Painting, Fine Arts vendors, photos ops, food vendors and more. Route 66 Architecture Tour 10a-4p with tickets sold at museum. Fun begins at Recreation Park, Shamrock & Lemon Avenues, Monrovia, CA. Free, monroviahistoricalmuseum.org
NEWPORT BEACH/COSTA MESA: Hoag OC Marathon May 2-3, 2026. The Hoag OC Marathon Running Festival includes four different runs. Sunday morning begins in Newport Beach with OC Marathon & Half Marathon's breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean down historic PCH through the seaside village of Corona del Mar. Run above wetlands of Upper Newport, the Arts District and South Coast Plaza to the Finish Line/ Festival at the OC Fair and Event Center. Location: 88 Fair Dr Costa Mesa, CA. $53.49, marinhumane.org $61-250, ocmarathon.com
NILES: Niles Spring Fever Car Show, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at Niles Town Plaza. Hosted by the Niles Main Street Association. Location: 37482 Niles Blvd., Niles (Fremont), CA. fremont.gov
NOVATO: Woofstock, 12-5 p.m. at Marin Humane Society. Dog-friendly music festival benefiting the Humane Society. Pop Fiction band, plus food trucks, beer and wine for purchase, booths from local merchants and animal rescue organizations, and Kids' Zone. Location: 171 Bel Marin Keys Boulevard Novato, CA. $53.49, marinhumane.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
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
PALM SPRINGS: Palm Springs Vintage Market, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. This is the final 1st Sunday market of the desert season. Location: Camelot Theatres, 2300 E. Baristo, Palm Springs, CA. $5-10, palmspringsvintagemarket.com
PALO ALTO: Music is Magic Summer Concert Series, 2-3 p.m. at Magical Bridge Playground, Mitchell Park. Location: 3700 Middlefield Rd., Palo Alto, CA. Free, magicalbridge.org
PETALUMA: Future Fest May 3 2026, 12-4 p.m. Climate action festival at Lucchesi Park. Cool Petaluma annual Local Resource Expo includes: EV and E-bike Demos, Student Showcase, Panel Discussions, Ask-an-expert talks, Short films, Kids crafts, Food trucks, More. Free admission, coolpetaluma.org
PORTERVILLE: Cinco de Mayo Fiesta Dominguera May 3, 2026, 12-7 p.m. at Veterans Park. Musical groups, food vendors, games, bounce house for the kids and fun in a family event (no alcohol served). facebook.com/ CHMAPORTERVILLE/
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
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
REEDLEY: Nomad's Car Show & Street Faire May 3, 2026, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at Pioneer Park. Experience food & beverages for sale, listen to great musical entertainment and see the fabulous nomads (cars.) Location: G Street, Reedley, CA. Free to see, reedleychamber.com
RICHMOND / SAN PABLO: Festival del Cinco de Mayo Parade and Festival May 3, 2026, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Biggest Cinco celebration in the Bay Area attracts over 100,000 people! Hosted by 23rd Street Merchants Association, 23rdstreetmerchants.com ci.richmond.ca.us | cinco
RIVERDALE: Riverdale PRCA Rodeo May 3, 2026, 11 a.m. gates | performance at 1 p.m. at Riverdale Rodeo Grounds. Location: 3514 W. Mt. Whitney Ave. Riverdale, CA. $, riverdalerodeo.com | rodeos
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 BRUNO: Shakespeare in the Park - Julius Caesar May 3, 2026, 2 p.m. at San Bruno City Park. Location: 251 City Park Way, San Bruno, CA. Sponsored by the City of San Bruno Culture and Arts Commission. Free, sanbruno.ca.gov
SAN DIEGO: Fiesta Old Town Cinco de Mayo Old Town May 2-3, 2026, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Free, oldtowncincodemayo.com
SAN FRANCISCO: Polish Culture Celebration concert featuring national anthems and masterworks of the Polish repertoire, 1 p.m. at Golden Gate Bandshell Concerts. Location: Music Concourse Drive, San Francisco, CA. Free, goldengateparkband.org
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 ANA: Cinco de Mayo Festival May 3, 2026, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Bowers Museum Key Courtyard. Food for sale and Mariachi music. Location: 2002 North Main Street, Santa Ana, CA Free, bowers.org | cinco
SANTA BARBARA: Santa Barbara Fair & Expo May 1-3, 2026 at Earl Warren Showgrounds, 3400 Calle Real, Santa Barbara, CA. earlwarren.com
SANTA CLARITA: Taste of the Town May 3, 2026, 12-4 p.m. at Southern California Innovation Park. Unlimited tastes from Santa Clarita's finest restaurants, caterers. $, childfamilycenter.org | taste
SANTA FE SPRINGS: Soto band, R&B, Latin and old school with multiple sets starting around 11:30 a.m. at Santa Fe Springs Swap Meet Concerts. Location: 13963 Alondra Blvd., Santa Fe Springs, CA. $3, sfsswapmeet.com
SANTA MONICA: Santa Monica Sunday Flea Market, 7 a.m.-3 p.m. Held 1st & 4th Sunday every month. Location: Santa Monica Airport, 3050 Airport Ave., Santa Monica, CA $5, santamonicaairportantiquemarket.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
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
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: 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
STOCKTON: Cinco de Mayo Parade May 3, 2026, 10 a.m. at Weber Point, downtown.
STONYFORD: Stonyford Rodeo May 1-3, 2026 at Stonyford Rodeo Grounds. Location: 5104 E. Park Road, Stonyford CA, $, stonyfordrodeo.com | rodeos
THOUSAND OAKS: Chili Cook-off & Craft Brew Festival May 3, 2026, 12-5 p.m. at Conejo Creek Park North. Includes a classic car show. Location: 1379 E Janss Rd., Thousand Oaks, CA. $25, chili-cook-off.com
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