California Events
Sunday, May 5, 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
BAKERSFIELD: Cinco Pachanga May 5, 2024, 2-10 p.m. with Mento Buru, Velorio, Mariachi San Marcos de Bakerfield and much more! $, buckowens.com | cinco
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
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
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
CARLSBAD: Carlsbad Village Faire May 5, 2024, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. in Downtown Carlsbad, State & Grand Parking Lot. Free, kennedyfaires.com
CARLSBAD: The Flower Fields theflowerfields.com
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
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
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.
FULLERTON: Cinco de Mayo Tianguis (traditional market) May 5, 2024, 2-6 p.m. at Hunt Library grounds. Free admission, cityoffullerton.com | cinco
LODI: Lodi Street Faire May 5, 2024, 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
LOS ANGELES: IrelandWeek Presents: Eimear Noone's "Ireland - Where Legend Lives", 5-8 p.m. at First Congregational Church Of Los Angeles. Soundscape featuring contemporary Irish songs and stories from Galway-born composer & conductor Eimear Noone, best known for her award-winning work on video game music & becoming the first woman to conduct at the Oscars in Feb 2020. Location: 540 South Commonwealth Avenue Los Angeles, 90020 CA Ticket Prices: $25 - $40, irelandweek.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
REEDLEY: Nomad's Car Show & Street Faire May 5, 2024, 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: Cinco de Mayo Parade and Festival May 5, 2024 The Parade starts at 10 a.m. Cinco de Mayo Festival (Bash) is always the first Sunday in May, Hosted by 23rd Street Merchants Association, 23rdstreetmerchants.com | cinco
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 CLEMENTE: Fiesta de Mayo May 5, 2024, 1-3 p.m. Outlets at San Clemente, Oak Tree Court 101 West Avenida Vista Hermosa, Suite 190 San Clemente, CA Free admission outletsatsanclemente.com | cinco
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 FRANCISCO: Cinco de Mayo May 5, 2024, 12-5 p.m. at District Six. Mexican cuisine and lively performances. Location: 428 11th Street, San Francisco, CA 94103. Free with RSVP, eventbrite.com | 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
WINDSOR: Windsor Half Marathon, 10K & 5K, 7:30 a.m. at the Town Green. Located in the Russian River Valley, Windsor is home to the headquarters of the world-famous Russian River Brewery. Surrounding Sonoma County wineries and breweries will be pouring at post-race beer & wine festival on the Green. $, runwinecountry.com
Past events
CHERRY VALLEY: Highland Springs Lavender Festival May 5-July 23, 2023, 5-10 p.m. $, hsresort.com
DINUBA: Cinco de Mayo "Viva la Fiesta" Carnival, Parade, Festival and Pageant May 4-7, 2023 at Rose Ann Vuich Park Friday is Carnival at the Park! Location: 855 E. El Monte Way Dinuba, CA dinubachamber.com, facebook.com/ DinubaCDMP | Cinco
HALCYON: Halcyon Psychic Faire May 5-7, 2023, at Halcyon Store. Artists and crafters, healers, readers, crystals and more. Location: Halycon Store, 1275 W Grand, Grover Beach, CA. Free but services and products $fee, halcyonstore.com | (805) 489-2432
JULIAN: Wildflower Festival May 5-6, 2023, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Julian Town Hall 2129 Main St Julian, CA. julianwomansclub.org | flowers
LAGUNA BEACH: Sunset Serenades with Ryan Heflin Band at Heisler Amphitheatre. Free
LA HABRA: La Habra Citrus Fair May 5-7, 2023. Downtown Fair, multiple locations 321 E La Habra Blvd La Habra City Hall El Centro Lions Park Free admission, lahabrachamber.com
LONG BEACH: Cinco de Mayo, 5-7 p.m. at 2nd & PCH. Event held at grand staircase includes ballet folklorico dancing, rope tricks and live mariachi music. 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm: Free balloon twisting and face painting on Seaport Way, Fiesta character performances and meet and greets, Live music, ballet folklorico dancing and entertainment by Thee Academy. Location: 6400 Pacific Coast Hwy, Long Beach, CA 90803. Free, 2ndandpch.com
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
MILL VALLEY: Mill Valley Silent Disco, 5-8 p.m. at Mill Valley Depot Plaza Downtown. Location: 87 Throckmorton Ave., Mill Valley, CA 94941. Free, cityofmillvalley.org
MORRO BAY: Morro Bay Car Show May 5-6, 2023, Cruise the Boulevard on Friday night; park to be admired by visitors from throughout SLO County. Friday is Cruise Night; Saturday Show & Shine is 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Free to see, morrobaycarshow.org
OAKLEY: Oakley Concerts in the Park is back for the 2023 season with a great lineup of acts at Civic Center Amphitheater. The Real Thang Band performs R&B, Funk, Classic & Latin rock hits on stages at Friday Night Bites event which features food trucks.
POMONA: Los Angeles County Fair "Spring Into Fair" May 5-29, 2023. WAR concert is special ticketed event. Location: Fairplex, 1101 W. McKinley Ave., Pomona, CA. Tickets start at $5-up, lacountyfair.com
REDONDO BEACH: BeachLife Festival May 5-7, 2023 at the Beach. Three-day live music, art, and culinary event. Location: 137 N. Harbor Drive, Redondo Beach, CA 90277. $379 for three days-up, BeachLifeFestival.com | lineup
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
SACRAMENTO: Country in the Park May 5-6, 2023 at Cal Expo's Miller Light Grandstand. Cinco de Mayo Fiery Fiesta with taco trucks, mariachis, piñatas, Boot Scootin' Line Dance Saloon, Mechanical Bull and more. Location: 1600 Exposition Blvd., Sacramento, CA. $40-up + $ parking, calexpostatefair.com | lineup
SACRAMENTO: Gem Faire May 5-7, 2023 at Scottish Rite Center. Location:6151 H St., Sacramento, CA. $7, gemfaire.com
SAN DIEGO: Old Town Cinco de Mayo May 5-7, 2023, on San Diego Avenue between Conde and Twiggs. Free, cincodemayooldtown.com
SAN LUIS OBISPO: Shabang Live Music & Arts Festival May 5-6, 2023 at Dairy Creek Golf Course. More than 50 musical acts, signature silent disco, interactive art pieces, and amazing food, Experiential Installations Funk Safari, Yoga & Workshops, Movement Classes, Comedy, Pro Skate Demo, Samba Loca and more. $95-up, shabangslo.com/tickets | lineup
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.
TEMECULA: Temecula Spring Rod Run May 5-6, 2023. Cruise is on Friday night 5-8 p.m., with show on Saturday 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Location Historic Old Town, Old Town Temecula, CA temeculaca.gov
TUSTIN: Cinco de Mayo 3-6 p.m. at Frontier Park. Entertainment, games, prizes, kiddie train rides and more. Location: 1400 Mitchell Ave., Tustin, CA. Free, tustinca.org
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
YUCAIPA: Yucaipa Music & Arts Festival May 5-6, 2023 in the Uptown Park. Live music, The Kids Zone, Gem & Mineral Show, Flower Show, and other activities. Location: 12062 California St., Yucaipa, CA. Free | Mainstage concert $25, yucaipa.org/ymaf/ | lineup
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Past events
HOLLYWOOD: Hollywood Bowl Summer Russ The Journey Is Everything World Tour
RANCHO CUCAMONGA: Susie Hansen Latin Band, free concert at World Music Concert Series, Victoria Gardens Cultural Center Courtyard
MONTEREY PARK: Cinco de Mayo Celebration, 1-6 p.m. at Barnes Park Amphitheater 350 S. McPherrin Ave. montereypark.ca.gov | cinco
PASO ROBLES: Three Speckled Spring Hens Show May 4-5, 2019, 10 a.m. both days. Location: The Paso Robles Event Center Frontier Town Paso Robles, CA, $12, or $25 early admission 7 a.m. on Saturday. threespeckledhens.com
RICHMOND: Cinco de Mayo Festival, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Biggest Cinco celebration in the Bay Area attracts over 100,000 people!23rd Street Merchants Association, 23rdstreetma.com | cinco
SAN DIEGO: San Diego Ho'olaule'a May 4 -5, 2019, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. De Anza Cove, Mission Bay San Diego, CA sdhoolaulea.com | polynesian
SAN LUIS OBISPO: Home & Garden Expo of San Luis Obispo May 4-5, 2019 Alex Madonna Expo Center 100 Madonna Road Free admission, inspiredexpos.com
STOCKTON: Cinco de Mayo Parade and Fiesta, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. at Weber Point. Central Valley's Largest Annual Cinco de Mayo Family Fiesta. Free parade | $5 Fiest admission | cinco
VISALIA: Cinco de Mayo, 12:30-4:30 p.m. at Garden Street Plaza, 300 E. Main St. Free admission, visalia.city
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