California Events
Saturday, May 31, 2025
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
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.
COMMERCE: City of Commerce 65th Birthday Celebrations & Drone Light Show May 31, 2025. Drone Light Show, Live bands inlcuding Taylor Nation (Taylor Swift tribute), Arts & Crafts Show & Sale, Bungee Trampoline, Giant Slide, Inflatables, Food Trucks and FREE Cupcakes. Location: Rosewood Park, Commerce, CA. Free, commerceca.gov
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
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
OAKDALE: Northern California Junior Rodeo Association Fundraiser Rodeo May 31-June 1, 2025 at Oakdale Saddle Club. Location: Oakdale, CA ncjra.com | rodeos
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
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: Taste of the Village May 31, 2025, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Downtown. wrightwoodchamber.org
Past events
BEAUMONT: Cherry Festival May 30-June 2, 2024 Cherry Festival & Parade. Stewart Park, 9th & Orange, Beaumont, CA. beaumontcherryfestival.org
BREA: Brea Fest Free Concerts May 31-June 2, 2024 St. Angela Merici School Parish School 575 S. Walnut Brea, CA. Free, summerfestbrea.org
COLTON: Circle of Friends band in free Colton Concerts in the Park in Fleming Park 525 N. La Cadena Dr. Colton, CA Free, ci.colton.ca.us
COSTA MESA: 626 Night Market May 31-June 2, 2024, 4-11 p.m. Friday at OC Fairgrounds, 88 Fair Drive. Performances and a DJ dance floor. Shop from hundreds of vendors selling food, merchandise, and crafts. $5 approx. $10 parking, 626nightmarket.com
DINUBA: Dinuba Summer Concert in the Park 5-8 p.m. at Plaza Park. Band is Classic All-Stars playing R&B, Cumbia, Latin, Motown. Free, dinuba.org
EL CAJON: Morgan Leigh concert at Music On the Prescott Promenade 6-8 p.m. Location: 329 E. Main El Cajon, CA Free, downtownelcajon.com
FONTANA: Fontana Days Parade and Festival May 30-June, 2, 2024 at Veterans Park. Fontana Days Festival Theme is: Let Freedom Ring at 111th event and as always, there's a great carnival with food vendors and exciting rides plus Fontana Days Run. Parade is Saturday 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at Arrow & Sierra, Fontana, CA. exchangecluboffontana.org/ fontana-days/
HOLLYWOOD: Forever Summer Concert Season - Sarah McLachlan + FEIST May 31, 2024, 7:30 p.m. at Hollywood Bowl. Location: 2301 N Highland Ave., Los Angeles, CA. $, hollywoodbowl.com
MENDOCINO: Mendocino Film Festival May 30-June 2, 2024. Cinema in the Vineyards at Mendocino Film Festival with its signature program of films. mendocinofilmfestival.org | film
MISSION VIEJO: Grapes & Grains, wine / beer tasting, 5:30-8 p.m. at Norman P. Murray Community Center. Eight tastings of local wine and craft beer, appetizers and live music on the terrace of the Norman P. Murray Center. Location: 24932 Veterans Way, Mission Viejo, CA. $, age 21+, cityofmissionviejo.org
NEWPORT BEACH: Hyatt Regency Newport Beach Jazz Festival May 31-June 2, 2024. Tickets: festivals.hyattconcerts.com
OROVILLE: Spring Concerts in the Amphitheater in Riverbend Park 6-8 p.m. on May 31, 2024 features Sunset River Band (Rock), free!
PASADENA: Monsterpalooza, May 31-June 2, 2024. Vendors selling toys and collectibles, monster maker up demos, costume contest, lots of Halloween entertainment. monsterpalooza.com
PATTERSON: Apricot Fiesta May 31-June 2, 2024 is an annual festival featuring food and fun.
PISMO BEACH: Pismo Beach Classic Car Show May 31-June 2. 2024. 38th 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
SAN DIEGO: North Park Music Fest May 31-June 1, 2024, $45 day, northparkmainstreet.com | line up: Fantastic Negrito, Particle Kid Jackie Mendoza, Parque De Cometas, Peter Distefano (Porno For Pyros)/ Rain On Fridays, King Whisker Please Ask For Paul, The Blushes, Basket, Vitto And The Trees, Dj Robin Roth Saturday (6/1) Louis Xiv, Ty Segall (Solo Acoustic) Kaipora, Transfer, Ten Bulls, Ola Magenta, Mitchum Yacoub, Rebecca Jade & The Cold Fact, Earl Thomas, Drug Hunt, Mike Craftsman & The Speekez Big Yen, Earthy Babes, Cheyenne Benton, Young Lions, Clinton Davis Trio, Grave Flowers Bongo Band, Moon Sellers, Ric Scales + Tre Aces
SAN JOSE: San Jose Greek Festival May 31-June 2, 2024 at St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church. Location: 1260 Davis St., San Jose, CA. saintnicholas.org | sanjosegreekfestival.org | Greek
SANTA MARIA: Santa Maria Elks Rodeo May 30-June 2, 2024. Cost:$15-50, elksrec.com
SOUTH GATE: Tweedy Mile Street Fair May 31-June 2, 2024. It is one of the largest street fairs in Southern California! Carnival rides are divided into two sections: children's rides on the east end and adult rides on the west. Enjoy delicious food, fun activities, and live entertainment! Hours: May 31, 2024, 5-11 p.m.; June 1, 2024, 12-11 p.m.; June 2, 2024, 12-10 p.m. Free admission, cityofsouthgate.org
STOCKTON: San Joaquin Fair May 31-June 2, 2024 at the San Joaquin County
Fairgrounds. Flo the Clown, JD Platt & the K9 Kings, Steve's Fun Balloons,
Jeremy the Juggler and Violin on Fire! SJC Tractor Show, Livestock, animal
competitions, foods galore, carnival rides and more. $7-10, $10 parking,
Location: 1658 Airport Way, Stockton, CA. $, sanjoaquinfair.com
TRACY: Family Fun Day May 31-June 1, 2024, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. at Tracy Municipal Airport. Location: 5749 S. Tracy Blvd., Tracy, CA. Free Event, All Ages Welcome, cityoftracy.org
Events are not guaranteed. It is your responsibility to confirm before going.