California Events
Lompoc Flower Festival & Parade celebrates Central Coast, Valley flowers
Friday, May 8, 2026
AUBURN: Auburn Cruise Night 5-9 p.m. on Lincoln Way in Downtown Auburn. 300+ classic cars 1972 or older cruise on the second Friday of each month May-September. Free, auburncruisenite.org
BOONVILLE: Hillshaker, 5-7 p.m. at Anderson Valley Brewing Company Concerts. Location: 17700 CA-253, Boonville, CA. Free, avbc.com
BROWNS VALLEY: Untz Festival, May 8-10, 2026 at Sycamore Ranch 5390 Highway 20 Browns Valley, CA $90-700, theuntzfestival.com
CARLSBAD: The Flower Fields March 1-May 10, 2026. Location: 5704 Paseo del Norte, Carlsbad, CA. $, theflowerfields.com
CLOVIS: Sycamore Bend band featuring guitar, vocals, mandolin, dobro, banjo and bass is live at Bluegrass in the Park, 6:30 p.m.-dusk. Free concert in Liberty Park. Location: 901 Fifth St., Clovis, CA.
DANVILLE: Garden Tour May 8-9, 2026, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Self-guided stroll through five private gardens in Danville and Alamo. It's Mother's Day Weekend - so bring your Mom or a Friend for the 24th annual Garden Tour. $45-50, daw-ca.aauw.net
DIXON: Dixon May Fair May 7-10, 2026. Powersports Tractor Pull Competition, Demolition Derby and Rodeo are grandstand events at this annual fair which includes a carnival livestock and home arts competitions. Location: 655 South First St., Dixon, CA 95620 $, dixonmayfair.com | May Fairs
ELK GROVE: LoveSomeBody band, playing R&B, pop, soft rock and event some smooth jazz, 5-9 p.m. at Music on Main at Old Town Plaza. Includes market vendors food and drinks you can purchase. Bring lowback chairs, blankets for seating. Location: 9615 Railroad Street, Elk Grove, CA.
ESCONDIDO: Silk Button Butchers with special guests Stepwise,
folk rock,
Hidden City Sounds concert series, 7-9 p.m. at California Center for the Arts, Escondido
Lyric Court (outdoors)
340 N. Escondido Blvd.
Escondido, CA
Free RSVP admission, artcenter.org
FAIRFIELD: Fairfield Farmers Market Fridays May 1-September 25, 2026, 3-7 p.m. at the County Green. Locally grown produce, artisan foods, and a fun atmosphere. Location: Texas Street at Jefferson Street in Downtown Fairfield, CA. Free admission, fairfield.ca.gov
GILROY: Impressions Home and Garden Tour and Boutique May 8-9, 2026, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Walking Tour of a diverse group of homes in terms of decor, age, and style. $, gilroyassistanceleague.org | garden tours
HOLLYWOOD: Netflix is a Joke Presents: John Mulaney, 7:30 p.m. at Hollywood Bowl Summer Concerts. Location: 2301 N. Highland Ave., Los Angeles, CA. Tickets: hollywoodbowl.com
LAKEWOOD: Pan American Fiesta May 8-10, 2026 at Mayfair Park. It's back and the City of Lakewood couldn't be more excited! Carnival rides, live music, pageantry, cultural booths, arts & crafts, food trucks and vendors selling food and gifts to celebrate Mother's Day Weekend. Free concerts. Location: 5720 Clark Ave., Lakewood, CA. Free, lakewoodcity.org
LA PUENTE: Suave the Band, 6-10 p.m. La Puente Farmers Market Live Location: 15900 Central Avenue, La Puente, CA. Free, lapuentelive.com
MONTEREY PARK: Monterey Park Play Days Birthday Celebration Concerts May 7-10, 2026 at Barnes Park. Location: 350 S. McPherrin, Monterey Park, CA. montereypark.ca.gov
OROVILLE: Stringtown Road band performs country & rock music 6-8 p.m. at Concerts in the Park. Food trucks and vendors open at 5:30 p.m. Location: Park Amphitheater in Riverbend Park, 50 Montgomery Street, Oroville, CA Free, frrpd.com
PARKFIELD: Parkfield Bluegrass Festival May 7-10, 2026 Parkfield Cafe & Community Center - Parkfield, CA $, parkfieldbluegrass.org
POMONA: Los Angeles County Fair May 7-31, 2026, open Thurs-Sun. Location: Fairplex, 1101 W. McKinley Ave., Pomona, CA. $, lacountyfair.com
SACRAMENTO: beastboi + 2dy4 + Shroomi + Dirty D band perform 5-9 p.m. at Concerts in the Park. Location: Downtown Plaza Park, 910 I Street, Sacramento, CA. Free, GoDowntownSac.com
SAN ANSELMO: 2nd Fridays Asian American Pacifc Islander (AAPI) Fest in Downtown San Anselmo May 8, 2026, 4-9 p.m. Vendors, music, food trucks, fun. Free, downtownsanleandro.com
SAN DIEGO: Gator By The Bay May 7-10, 2026 at Spanish Landing. It's a Mardi Gras in May Festival with Zydeco, Cajun, Rockabilly, Swing, Salsa and New Orleans Jazz and food. Location: 3900 North Harbor Dr. $30-210, gatorbythebay.com | Music Fests
SELMA: The Morenos band, Latin dance hits, at Food Truck Fridays Fiesta Night! 6 p.m. in Downtown Selma. Location: High Street Selma, CA. Free, cityofselma.com
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