Saturday, May 31, 2025

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ALTADENA: Rotary Great Pancake Breakfast, 8-10 a.m. at Grocery Outlet Parking Lot. Free meal for all, to benefit Mountain Rescue Team and other causes. Free, altadenarotary.org/

 ARCATA: Arcata Plaza Summer Concerts & Farmers' Market 9 a.m.-2 p.m. presents Miracle Show (Star Wars).  Location: Arcata Plaza surrounded by 8th, 9th, G, and H Street, Arcata, CA. Free, northcoastgrowersassociation.org

AUBURN: Foothills Brewfest & Chili Cookoff May 31, 2025, 12-5 p.m. at Gold Country Fairgrounds. Includes unlimited pours and 4oz Souvenir tasting glass while supplies last, music, and food which much be purchased separately. Location: 1273 High Street Auburn, CA.  $, foothillsbrewfest.com | beer

BEAUMONT: Cherry Festival May 29-June 1, 2025 Cherry Festival & Parade. Stewart Park, 9th & Orange, Beaumont, CA. beaumontcherryfestival.org

BERKLEY: Bay Area Book Festival May 31-June 1, 2025 Downtown Berkeley  Saturday 10 a.m.-9:30 p.m. Sunday 10 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Outdoor venues, including the San Francisco Chronicle Stage are free, baybookfest.org | books

BIG BEAR LAKE: Big Bear Lake Maifest  May 17, 2025, 1-8  p.m. and May 24 from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Sunday, May 25 from 12 noon to 6 p.m. plus May 31. Maifest takes place under the majestic pines with sizzling bratwursts, homemade sauerkraut, fresh pretzels, apple strudel with warm vanilla sauce,  beers, a German band, 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.

BREA: Redneck Rodeo + No Duh, No Doubt tribute + Bruno & the Hooligans, Bruno Mars tribute at Brea Summerfest Concerts at St. Angela Merici School Parish School 575 S. Walnut Brea, CA. Free, summerfestbrea.org 

BURBANK: Burbank ARTS Festival May 31-June 1, 2025, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Cost: Free. San Fernando Blvd. between Magnolia & Olive, Burbank, CA dtnbur.com | jackalopeartfair.com/burbank

CALIFORNIA: The Wagon Train May 31-June 7, 2025 from Tamarack Pines Cutoff to Kyburz, with final destination in Placerville, California makes it trek over Hwy 50. Wagon Train - 76th Annual. hwy50wagontrain.com

CARMICHAEL: Carmichael Park Community Band Festival, May 31-June 1, 2025. The Sacramento Valley Symphonic Band Association presents the annual festival at Carmichael Park Amphitheater. This is one of the largest community band festivals in California. There will be music from 12 pm to 6 pm Saturday and from 11 a.m.-7 p.m. on May 31; 10 a.m.-8 p.m. on June 1, 2025.  Bring the entire family, a picnic and lawn chairs. Location: Carmichael Park, 5750 Grant Ave., Carmichael, CA. Free,  svsba.net

CLAYTON: The Houserockers playing rock, blues, funk, 60s soul and R&B at Concerts in the Grove at "The Grove" Park, 6001 Main Street, Downtown Clayton, CA. Free, claytonca.gov

COMMERCE:  Mariachi Las Catrinas + 90s Rockshow + Swift Nation Mariachi | 90s rock | Taylor Swift tribute at Commerce Concerts in Rosewood Park. Celebrate  the City of Commerce 65th Birthday with a party. Location: 5600 Harbor St., Commerce, CA.  Free, commerceca.gov 

COMMERCE: City of Commerce 65th Birthday Celebrations & Drone Light Show May 31, 2025. Drone Light Show, Arts & Crafts Show & Sale, Bungee Trampoline, Giant Slide, Inflatables, Food Trucks and FREE Cupcakes. Location: Rosewood Park, Commerce, CA. Free, commerceca.gov

DANVILLE: Jeff Tamelier Music in the Plaza Prospect Park Plaza Music Series. Location: 396 Hartz Ave., Danville, CA. Free, danville.ca.gov

FELTON: Redwood Mountain Faire, May 31-June 1, 2025, 11 a.m.-8 p.m. at Roaring Camp Railroads. Music, arts and crafts, children's activities, food and beverages Location: 5355 Graham Hill Road, Felton, CA. $53 day pass, $93 weekend, parking $20-25, redwoodmountainfaire.com | line up

FREMONT: Burger & Brew Fest May 31, 2025 Burger & Brew Fest Downtown Fremont Event Center Plaza and Capitol Ave. from Liberty St. to State St. Fremont, CA Free admission, $ beer sampling packages, burgerandbrewfest.com

HEALDSBURG: Hank Levine & Co plays folk, country, blues ,jazz and classical songs on a uke, 1-3 p.m. at Saturdays in the Plaza Concerts. Location: Healdsburg Plaza, Matheson Street and Healdsburg Avenue, Healdsburg, CA. Free, ci.healdsburg.ca.us

HOLLYWOOD: Forever Summer Concert Season with Rich Gervais, 7:30 p.m. at Hollywood Bowl. Location: 2301 N Highland Ave., Los Angeles, CA. $, hollywoodbowl.com

INDIAN WELLS: Contact in the Desert May 29-June 2, 2025 at Renaissance Esmeralda Resort. World's largest UFO and UAP conference explores the frontiers - Artificial Intelligence, ufologists, alien abduction specialists, government whistleblowers, space travel, non-human intelligence, spirituality, health & wellness. Free admission on Thursday. Location: 44400 Indian Wells Lane, Indian Wells, CA. $79-up, contactinthedesert.com

LAKEPORT: Wood & Glory Boat Show May 29-June 1, 2025. Main show is May 31, Saturday at Konocti Vista Casino Marina. Location: 2755 Mission Rancheria Rd., Lakeport, CA. $, acbs-tahoe.org/events | boats

LONG BEACH: LAWineFest May 31-June 1, 2025, 1 p.m. at Harry Bridges Memorial Park. Outdoor event includes hundreds of award-winning wines plus craft brews, kombucha and other fun beverages from local wineries to producers from across the world.  Unofficial Slam Band performs, food trucks, boutique shopping  and more. Location: 1126 Queens Highway Long Beach, CA. $100 includes  commemorative souvenir stemless glass to keep, unlimited wine and craft brew tastings, water and  coffee. VIP Garden costs $150, LAWineFest.com

LONG BEACH: Scuba Show May 31-June 1, 2025, back at Long Beach Convention Center. Hundreds of exhibitors, seminars, and clinics hosted by industry experts  $20-75, scubashow.com

MARINA DEL REY: Marina Culture Jam 11 a.m.-4 p.m. at Burton Chace Park.  2 DJ sets, Drum Circle and Inca, the Peruvian Ensemble. Location: 13650 Mindanao Way, Marina del Rey, CA. Free, marinadelrey.lacounty.gov

McCLOUD: Community Flea Market & Yard Sale May 31-June 1, 2025, 12 -5 p.m. The Flea Market is the largest in Siskiyou County, featuring 100+ booths, food trucks, and a cold brew at the beer booth. Arrive between 7 and 10 a.m. on Sunday for breakfast prepared by the McCloud Fire Department in the bank parking lot on Main Street. mccloudchamber.com

McKINLEYVILLE: Pony Express Days Bike Rodeo May 31, 2025, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at Pierson Park, McKinleyville, CA! mckinleyvillechamber.com

NEWPORT BEACH: Newport Beach Jazz Festival May 30-June 1, 2025 at Hyatt Regency Newport Beach. Jazz artists include Gerald Albright, Eric Darius, Jeffrey Osborne, Boney James and more! Location: 1107 Jamboree Rd. Newport Beach, CA. $tickets, festivals.hyattconcerts.com

NORCO: Horse Town Brew N' Que Festival May 31-June 1, 2025 George Ingalls Event Center Norco, CA $28.52-up, brewnquefestival.com

OAKDALE: Northern California Junior Rodeo Association Fundraiser Rodeo May 31-June 1, 2025 at Oakdale Saddle Club. Location: Oakdale, CA ncjra.com | rodeos  

OCEANSIDE: A Sublime Life Music Festival, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. at Civic Plaza. Join the fun at this sobriety celebration. Location: 300 N. Coast Highway Oceanside, CA Free, visitoceanside.org/ events/ a-sublime-life-sobriety-festival/

PASO ROBLES: Firestone Walker Invitational Beer Fest May 31, 2025. 60 international and local breweries return to Paso Robles Paso Robles Event Center  2198 Riverside Drive Paso Robles, CA 93446 $, midstatefair.com | beer

PATTERSON: Apricot Fiesta, May 30-June 1, 2025. Free admission festival includes apricots, Pie Eating, pancakes, a parade at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Beauty Pageants on Friday, Car Show, cornhole, and Fireworks on Saturday at dusk. Location: Downtown Circle Plaza. Free, apricotfiesta.com

PISMO BEACH: Pismo Beach Classic Car Show May 30-June 1. 2025. Annual classic car extravaganza features hundreds of stunning show cars, live music, mouthwatering food, and a lively beer garden. Location: 150 Pomeroy Ave‎, Pismo Beach, CA. Free admission, theclassicatpismobeach.com

PORTOLA VALLEY: PV Palooza Summer Music Festival  May 31, 2025, 10:30 a.m.-8:30 p.m. at Portola Valley Town Center.  Too many bands to mention (check out the link to see them all, but here's a sample: Petty Rocks, Whiskey Hillbillies,  Bundy Browne and Guitar Gypsy and many more! Portola Valley, CA pvpalooza.com  

SAN FRANCISCO: Union Street Festival May 31-June 1, 2025, Saturday 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Sunday 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Union Street - Gough to Fillmore San Francisco, CA Free, unionstfestival.com

SAN FRANCISCO: Planetary Dance at Golden Gate Park, Elk Glen Picnic Area, May 31, 2025, 11:30 a.m. planetarydance.org

SAN JOSE: San Jose Greek Festival May 30-June 1, 2025   Great food, dancing, music, entertainment, vendors and family fun at South Bay's largest Greek Festival at in an outdoor, open market setting. Location: St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church, 1260 Davis St., San Jose, CA. Admission is $5 or 2 people for $5, Free under age 12 years, sanjosegreekfestival.org | Greek

SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO: SJC Community Run May 31, 2025, 8 a.m. at Cook La Novia Park. 1K • 3K • 5K. Location: 27660 Calle Arroyo, San Juan Capistrano, CA $20-30: sjccommunityrun.com

SAN LUIS OBISPO:  San Luis Obispo Greek Festival  May 31-June 1, 2025 at Madonna Expo Center. Location: 100 Madonna Road San Luis Obispo, CA,  greekfestivalslo.com | standrewslo.org| Greek 

SAN MATEO: San Mateo County Exposition & Fair May 30-June 8, 2025 (closed June 2 & 3). Location: 2495 South Delaware Street, San Mateo, CA Free-$23, sanmateocountyfair.com

SOLANA BEACH: Fiesta del Sol FREE Music Festival May 31 & June 1, 2025 at Fletcher Cove Beach Park.

STOCKTON: San Joaquin Fair May 30-June 1, 2025 at the San Joaquin County Fairgrounds. Free concerts, Flo the Clown, JD Platt & the K9 Kings, Steve's Fun Balloons, Jeremy the Juggler, Drum Heads and Violin on Fire!  Jaripeo (Mexican Bull Riding) and Beer & Wine Walk cost extra. Location: 1658 Airport Way, Stockton, CA. $7-10, $10 parking, sanjoaquinfair.com

TRACY: Airport Family Fun Day May 31, 2025, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at Tracy Municipal Airport. Location: 5749 S. Tracy Blvd., Tracy, CA Family-friendly event is free to the public. cityoftracy.org

UKIAH: Redwood Empire Fair Spring Fest, May 30 - June 1, 2025. Concerts, a carnival and grandstand Monster Trucks & Mud Bogs on Friday & Saturday. Music line up includes free and fee concerts. Location: Redwood Empire Fairgrounds, 1055 N. State Street, Ukiah, CA, Free admission, Grandstand requires $ ticket, redwoodempirefair

VICTORVILLE: San Bernardino County Fair "Fun for the Whole Herd" May 30-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

WALNUT CREEK: Art and Wine Festival May 31-June 1, 2025, 11 a.m.  daily at Civic Park. 40,000+ festival goers fill the park to enjoy arts and crafts, commercial vendors, festival foods, wines, a craft beer garden, continuous live music, children's activities, and more in the heart of our downtown Walnut Creek.  Free admission, walnut-creek.com

WEST HOLLYWOOD: WeHo Pride Festival May 31-June 1, 2025. OUTLOUD at WeHo Pride, the WeHo Pride Street Fair, the Women's Freedom Festival and Dyke March, WeHo Pride Parade, and much more!

WHITMORE: Whitmore Mountain Music Faire May 31, 2025, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Parade 10 a.m. | M Over 50 vendors, Horseshoe Tournament, Chicken Poop Bingo, Kids Games. Bands: The Billies and California Country perform. facebook.com/ whitmoremountainfair

WILSEYVILLE: Mountain Vibe Music Festival May 29-June 1, 2025 at Blue Mountain Event Center Location: 7250 Mitchell Mill Rd., Wilseyville, CA. $, mountainvibemusic.com | lineup

WRIGHTWOOD: Wrightwood Taste of The Village May 31, 2025, 10 a.m.-5 p.m,  An event where a map guided tour of the village gives attendees a taste of the hidden treasures. ​wrightwoodchamber.org

SANTA FE SPRINGS: Santa Fe Springs Concerts  

LAKE ARROWHEAD: Lake Arrowhead Summer Concerts in the Village

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE: South Lake Tahoe Summer Concerts

REDWOOD CITY: Redwood City Summer Concert Series

 

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