California Events
Saturday, May 4, 2024
ANAHEIM: Fiesta May 2-5, 2024, in La Palma Park. Enjoy rides, games, food, music and dance with the flavors of Cinco de Mayo celebrations. Location: Corner of La Palma & Harbor Blvd. Free admission, fiestaunited.org | cinco
APPLE VALLEY: Rockin' Flea Market, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. at Lion’s Park. The Town of Apple Valley invites the public to this popular event with music and shopping. Location: 20789 Highway 18, Apple Valley, CA. Parking & Admission are free, applevalley.org
ARCADIA: Michelada Rumble May 4, 2024, 12 p.m. Santa Anita Park Arcadia, CA $25-60, santaanita.com Live Music, Car Show, Luchadore Wrestlers, The top Michelada vendors in So Cal, Live horse racing, bet on the Kentucky Derby | cinco
ATASCADERO: Tamale Festival May 4, 2024, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Downtown and Sunken Gardens are sizzling with excitement as guests buy and taste homemade tamales from a variety of tamale vendors. Best Tamale contest, mariachi bands and more than 100 vendors with over 30 of them being tamale vendors! Free admission, atascaderotamalefest.com
BANNING: Wild West Festival & Western Art Show May 4-5, 2024, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at Gilman Historic Ranch & Wagon Museum Location: 1901 W Wilson St., Banning, CA. $5 per person/ $10 per car, wildwestfestival.info or rivcoparks.org
BEAUMONT: Festa de Mayo May 3-4, 2024, Hours: 5-11 p.m. on May 3; 12-11 p.m. on May 4 at Noble Creek Park. Taco & Salsa Competitions, Live Music, Dog Costume Contest and more. Location: 650 W. Oak Valley Parkway, Beaumont, CA. $5 parking fee, bcvparks.com | cinco
BEVERLY HILLS: Beverly Hills Film Festival May 1-5, 2024 at TCL Chinese 6 Theatres with after parties & events at The Hollywood Roosevelt and nearby venues. beverlyhillsfilmfestival.com | film
BISHOP: Chili, Cars & Cervezas, May 4, 2024 at Tri-County Fairgrounds. Cinco de Mayo! International Chili Society World Qualifier Cook-Off features world champion chili, 25 craft beers, live music, a car show, swap meet, and Kids Zone. Location: 475 Sierra St., Bishop, CA 93514. Free admission, tricountyfair.com | cinco
BODEGA BAY: Bodega Bay Fisherman Festival May 4-5, 2024 at Westside Regional Park. 50 years of looking for a hooking through Sustainable Fishing. Local fisherman celebrated (since 1973) with a blessing of the fleet, craft booths, live music, good food, entertainment and more. Location: 2400 Westshore Road, Bodega Bay, CA, 94923. $20 approx., bbfishfest.org
CARSON: Cinco De Mayo at Carson Park includes live music with Alejandro Gonzalez El Ke-Chechente Fernandel, mariachis, classic car show and free admission. | cinco
COLUMBIA: Cinco de Mayo Celebration May 4-5, 2024 at Columbia State Historic Park, the birthplace of the first Cinco De Mayo celebration in 1862. Free admission, visittuolumne.com | cinco
CORONA: Corona Cinco de Mayo Parade and Fiesta at City Park. Mexican food, Mariachi groups, Folklorico Dancers, Queen Contest, Latin Salsa, Fun Zone, bouncers, ponies. Free, some activities charge a fee, CoronaCincodeMayo.net | cinco
DANA POINT: Dana Point Film Festival May 2-5, 2024, 4 p.m. daily at Salt Creek Beach Park. Films, Live Music, Food, Drinks, Vendors, DJ, Hula Dancers, Location: 33333 S. Pacific Coast Highway, Dana Point, CA. danapointfilmfestival.org/ #DPFF
DINUBA: Cinco de Mayo "Viva la Fiesta" Parade, Festival and Pageant May 2-5, 2024 at Rose Ann Vuich Park Free, dinubachamber.com | cinco
DUBLIN: Asian Heritage Celebration 7 p.m. at Center for Performing Arts Education. Location: 8151 Village Parkway, Dublin, CA. $tickets, dublinrecguide.com
EL SEGUNDO: Hometown Fair & Carnival 10 a.m.-3 p.m. on 600 Block of Main Street. elsegundorecparks.org
ENCINITAS: Movies Under the Starts with the flick Elemental at Glen Park, 2149 Orinda Dr., Encinitas, CA. Free, encinitasca.gov
ESCONDIDO: Spring Renaissance Faire with a Pirate Flair, April 20-21, 27-28 & May 4-5, 2024, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Felicita County Park 742 Clarence Lane, Escondido, CA $, oldetymeproductions.com | ren faires
EXETER: Brew Fest, 2-6 p.m. at Exeter Veterans Memorial Building. Live music by band Bigfoot & the Moon. Event includes beer samples, sausages and pretzels. Location: 324 N. Kaweah Ave., Exeter, CA. $50, facebook.com/exeterlion
FULLERTON: Evil Dead The Musical April 5-May 18, 2024, Fridays-Sundays at The Maverick Theater. There's a cabin in the woods where five college students accidentally unleash an evil force that turns them into demons in a fun, entertaining musical for ages 21+. Location: 110 E. Walnut, Fullerton, CA. $20-55, mavericktheater.com or (714) 526-7070.
GARDENA: Gardena Cinco De Mayo 37th Annual Parade May 4, 2024, 10 a.m. Cinco de Mayo & Parade (at 10 a.m.) ends at Fukai Park where the festival takes place. Folk dancing, food, entertainment, mariachis, folklorico folk dancing, crafts and classic cars. Location: Fukai Park, 15800 S. Brighton Ave., Gardena, CA. Free admission, cityofgardena.org | cinco
HOLLYWOOD: Forever Summer Concert Season - Netflix Is A Joke Presents: John Mulaney May 4, 2024, 7:30 p.m. at Hollywood Bowl. Location: 2301 N Highland Ave., Los Angeles, CA. $, hollywoodbowl.com
LAKE FOREST: Rancho Days May 4, 2024, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at Heritage Hill Historical Park. Who needs Cinco de Mayo when you can celebrate California's rancho days filled with Folklórico, charro horseback riding and the authentic cultures of 1800s California. Location: 25151 Serrano Road, Lake Forest, CA. Free, ocparks.com
LOS BANOS: Merced County Spring Fair "Country Vibes & Carnival Rides" May 1-5, 2024 & Parade May 4, 2024, 9 a.m. Alaskan Racing Pigs, Tractor Pull, Ag Exhibits and Animals, Midway Carnival, Free Concerts and add-ons like Demolition Derby $25; 4 X 4 Pull and Carnival Wristband; Location: Fairgrounds, Los Banos, CA. $12, countyofmerced.com/ 3880/ Spring-Fair
NOVATO: Fishing in the City 8 a.m.-12 p.m. at Scottsdale Pond for ages 6-15 year accompanied by an adult. Participants must complete a 45 minute Learn to Fish clinic that features educational displays and mini workshops in order to borrow bait, tackle, and rods. Once they have completed the clinic they may fish until 12 p.m. novato.org
PASADENA: Cinco de Mayo at the Rose Bowl May 4, 2024, 12-9 p.m. 1001 Rose Bowl Drive, Pasadena, CA. Free, rosebowlstadium.com | cinco
RAMONA: Tacos and Beer Fest May 4, 2024, 12 p.m. at Food, Drinks and Music $80-130, ramonachamber.com | cinco
RIVERSIDE: I.E. (Inland Empire) Tequila Festival May 4, 2024, 2:30 p.m. at Cielo Event Center. Sample 25 of the best tequila brands. Location: 6240 Mission Blvd., Riverside, CA. $71.21, eventbrite.com
SACRAMENTO: Beer Week April 26-May 5, 2024. Dozens of beer events feature 125+ breweries, serving over 300 varieties of craft beer. sacramentobeerweek.com
SAN DIEGO: Fiesta Old Town Cinco de Mayo May 4-5, 2024. Gaslamp May 4, 2024, 12-10 p.m. Old Town May 4-5, 2024, 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday; 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Sunday Free, oldtowncincodemayo.com
SAN LUIS OBISPO: Shabang Music Festival May 3-4, 2024 at Dairy Creek Golf Course. Event offers camping, yoga & movement, comedy, workshops, samba loca, silent disco, food & drinks and more. $, shabangslo.com | line up
STOCKTON: 70 Years of Magic at Pixie Woods 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Activities, games, prizes, performances carnival games, a petting zoo, face painting, magic show, balloon art, photo booth, birthday cake, themed characters, drawings, and more. Location: 3121 Monte Diablo Blvd., Stockton, CA. $6, stocktonca.gov/pixiewoods
TEMECULA: Temecula Rod Run May 3-4, 2024 in Old Town. The festivities kick off with the Friday Night Cruise on May 3, 2024, 5-8 p.m. up and down Old Town Front Street. The excitement continues on May 4, 2024, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. with the Show & Shine. Free to see, temeculaca.gov
YOUNTVILLE: Town of Yountville Yard Sale takes place citywide. townofyountville.coom
Past events
APPLE VALLEY: Concerts in the Courtyard Thursdays in May Apple Valley Commons Highway 18 and Dale Evans Pkwy. Apple Valley, CA Cost: Free
DINUBA: Cinco de Mayo "Viva la Fiesta" Carnival, Parade, Festival and Pageant May 4-7, 2023 at Rose Ann Vuich Park Thursday is Carnival at the Park! Location: 855 E. El Monte Way Dinuba, CA dinubachamber.com, facebook.com/ DinubaCDMP | Cinco
FOLSOM: Thursday Night Spring Concerts with Granite City 909, 6:30 p.m. at Zittel Family Amphitheatre. Free, historicfolsom.com
HANFORD: August, concert, Latin band at Hanford Market Place Concerts in Downtown Hanford Free, mainstreethanford.com
LOS ALAMITOS: 2023 Party on Pine Parklet Series Concert with 90s Rockshow band, 6:30-8 p.m. Free, cityoflosalamitos.org
LOS BANOS: Merced County Spring Fair "Barn in the USA" May 3-7, 2023. The Spring Fair is also known by many as the May Day Fair. Alaskan Racing Pigs, Tractor Pull, Ag Exhibits and Animals, Midway Carnival, Free Concerts and add-ons like Demolition Derby $25; 4 X 4 Pull $25; Carnival Wristband $30; Location: Fairgrounds, Los Banos, CA. $12, countyofmerced.com/ 3880/ Spring-Fair
MODESTO: Horizon Point, concert 5-9 p.m. at Star Wars Day, 10th Street Plaza
REDWOOD CITY: Strictly Sail Pacific May 4-7, 2023 at Westpoint Harbor. This is billed as the West Coast's largest "All Sailboats" show! Location: 101 Westpoint Harbor Drive, Redwood City, CA. $15, pacificboatshow.com | boats
SAN BERNARDINO: Festival - Where Cultures Connect May 4, 2024, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Lytle Creek Park 380 S. K Street, San Bernardino, Ca Free, sbcity.org | cinco
SAN CLEMENTE: Cinco de Mayo Festival May 4, 2024, 2 - 6 p.m. at Max Berg Plaza Park 1100 Calle Puente San Clemente, CA, Beer Garden, Food Trucks, Vendors Market, Crafts, Games and Prizes... | cinco
SAN DIEGO: Tacos & Beer Brews Cruise 7-10:30 p.m. in San Diego Harbor. Sample over 20 different Limited Release and Iconic Stone Craft Beers, including some Cinco de Mayo specialties. Tacos! Tacos! And More Tacos! available, plus two floors of entertainment including the Sugar Skulls Band playing Modern Rock with a Latin twist. Location: Flagship Cruises & Events, 990 North Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA 92101. $55, rockstarbeer.com
SANTA BARBARA: Santa Barbara County Fair at Earl Warren Showgrounds April 25-May 5, 2024 Actual dates April 25-28, 2024 & May 3-5, 2024 Santa Barbara, CA earlwarren.com
SELMA: Selma Raisin Festival May 4-7, 2023 in Lincoln Park behind senior center, 2301 Selma St., Selma, CA.
SHAFTER: Shafter Cinco de Mayo Celebration May 4, 2024 Parade begins at 10 a.m. Mannel Park Shafter, CA | cinco
SONOMA: Sonoma County Blossoms, Bees & Barnyard Babies May 4-5, 2024, 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
STOCKTON: Cinco de Mayo Parade and Fiesta May 4-5, 2024, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. at Weber Point Over 30,000 people came last year so the festival now takes place over 2 days! Free parade at 11 a.m. . Free admission, elconcilio.org | cinco
VENICE: Venice Cinco de Mayo Parade Festival May 4, 2024, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Oakwood Park 767 California Avenue Venice, CA 90291 Free | cinco
VISALIA: The Great Western Southern Gospel Fan Fest May 4-6, 2023 at Visalia Convention Center. Location: 303 East Acequia Avenue, Visalia, CA $30-up, fanfestivals.com | lineup
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