California Events
September 2, 2024
Labor Day!
BASS LAKE: Karey Nickel + Rocky Von Wagner at Bass Lake Free Summer Concerts, Marina Tiki Bar & Grill, 54406 Rd 432, Bass Lake, CA. basslakeboatrentals.com
BIG BEAR LAKE: Big Bear LakeFest August 30-September 2, 2024 at Swim Beach. Free 2 day concert at Ski Beach, Beer Garden and Local Food Vendors. Swim Lakefest Open Water Swim race from Veterans Park back to Festival HQ at Swim Beach. Paddle Lakefest paddle races on Stand-Up Paddleboards, Kayaks, and more! Ultimate Arm Wrestling League, BMX Action Sports + athletes from Nitro Circus & ESPN XGames Location: 41216 Park Ave Big Bear Lake, CA. .bigbear.com/ events/ big-bear-lakefest/
BISHOP: Labor Day Arts & Crafts Show August 30-September 2, 2024, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. daily except Labor Day, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. 40 vendors sell quality handcrafted items and fine arts. Food vendors keep the crowd satisfied with a variety of foods. The show is held in the Bishop City Park, and runs in conjunction with the Tri-County Fair. Location: Bishop City Park. inyo.org
CAMBRIA: Pinedorado "Roaring Back" August 31-September 2, 2024. Saturday Parade Downtown kicks off Pinedorado, where the town is buzzing as the hub of activities in this annual events which includes a Car Show, Parade and Pinedorado grounds open-up with food, drink, games, music, and fun for everyone. Enjoy beef and chicken barbeque, hamburgers, Linn's pies, and more. The Pub sells local wines and beers, and kids, young and old enjoy carnival games, while the very young can ride the train and cars. Each day there's live music - dancing encouraged. Free, cambrialions.org/pinedorado
COARSEGOLD: Coarsegold Peddler's Antique & Collectible Show and Beer Garden August 31-September 2, 2024, 8 a.m.-dusk, Highway 41. Includes acres of antiques, collectibles & treasures. Music on Saturday & Sunday. Location: Exit by the Old Barn, Coarsegold, CA. Free admission, $5 parking, coarsegoldchamberofcommerce.com
FERNDALE: Humboldt County Fair "Where the Highway Ends and the Fun Begins" August 21-September 2, 2024. Horse Racing, AOK Clown Show, Youth Livestock, Concerts, Pie Eating Contest, Chili Cookoff and more. Ferndale, CA. $12 approx. humboldtcountyfair.org | fairs
FORT BRAGG: Fort Bragg Paul Bunyan Days August 30-September 2, 2024 is held always on Labor Day Weekend. Most events are free to see. Parade is always on Monday. Event includes Logging Contests, Logging Show, Pie Sale, Kids Parade, Firemen Water Fights, Car Show, Belle of the Redwoods, Kangaroo Kort, Horseshoes, Tricycle Races, Ugly Dog Contest, Craft Fair, more.
KERNVILLE: Sierra Arts & Crafts Festival August 31-September 2, 2024 in Circle Park. Artists show & sell unique creations throughout the weekend. The Kern River Valley Art Association (KRVAA) proudly presents this event. krvaa.org
LAKEPORT: The LC Diamonds at Lakeport Summer Concerts in the Park Hidden Valley Lake Concerts On The Green May-September, 3rd Friday Hidden Valley Lake Golf Course Green Behind Greenview Restaurant Hidden Valley Lake, CA 95467 Free, hvla.com
LONG BEACH: Living in Stereo, 90s-current, 1-5 p.m. at Summertime in the SLV Concert Series at Shoreline Village, Long Beach, CA Free, shorelinevillage.com
LONG BEACH: Long Beach Greek Festival August 31-September 2, 2024 at Assumption Greek Orthodox Church 5761 East Colorado Street Long Beach, California $5, lbgreekfest.org
MALIBU: Chili Cook-off August 30-September 2, 2024. Hours: Friday 4-10p Locals Night; Saturday 1-10p Chili Competition; Sunday 1-10p; Monday 1-8p. It's a weekend full of music, food vendors, chili tasting, drinks, amusements with a carnival, and skate contest to honor Johnny Strange, artisans, friends and family. Location: 23575 Civic Center Way, Malibu, CA 90265 $15-99, malibuchilicookoff.org
McARTHUR: Inter-Mountain Fair August 29-September 2, 2024. Barrel Racing, ACTRA Team Roping, Small Animal Show, CountrIntMtn Valley Trail Rides, Special tickets for Friday night, ENDURO RACE, Saturday night, TYLER RICH CONCERT, and Sunday night, D-DERBY! September 1, 2024 is Cattlemen's Day with the Fair Parade taking place at 12 Noon. Thursday & Monday free admission to $7 daily, inter-mountainfair.com
MONTEREY: Monterey County Fair "Barn to Be Wild", August 29-September 2, 2024. Dozens of bands, K9 Kings Frisbee Dog Show, Produce Carver, Magic, All Alaskan Racing Pigs, Wine Tasting, Pony Rides, Horse Racing, Flying U Rodeo and Livestock daily. Location: Fairgrounds, 2004 Fairground Rd., Monterey, CA $12-15, montereycountyfair.com
MORRO BAY: Art in the Park August 31-September 2, 2024, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Monday 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Morro Bay Park corner of Morro Bay Blvd and Harbor Drive. 1/2 mile off Hwy 1.Use Morro Bay Blvd offramp. Free. morrobayartinthepark.com
NORCO: Small Town…Big Fun! Norco Fair August 30- September 2, 2024. Cowboy Kenny Bartram Freestyle Motocross Steel Rodeo Tour, Lawnmower Races, Ranch Rodeo Friday, Bull Riding Saturday & Sunday, Livestock Show & Auction, concerts, carnival and Parade and Parade 10 a.m. on Monday. $15 presale, $20 door, norcofair.org
SACRAMENTO: Chalk it Up August 31-September 2, 2024, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. at Fremont Park. Labor Day Weekend at Fremont Park, and throughout the year as Chalk It Up to Sacramento works to support the vibrant talent of young artists. The festival features over 200 sidewalk paintings. Location: 16th & Q Streets, Midtown Sacramento, CA. chalkitup.org | chalk
SAN BERNARDINO: Southbound & Company, 7-9 p.m. at San Bernardino Summer Concerts Mountain Grove at Citrus Plaza, 27511 San Bernardino Ave., San Bernardino, CA. Free, mtgrove.com
SAN DIEGO: The Doors Tribute, 7:30 p.m. at San Diego International Summer Organ Festival. Performed by The Organ Pavilion Classic Rock Band at Spreckels Organ Pavilion with six of the best Rock musicians in the region and the San Diego Civic Organist. Location: Balboa Park Spreckels Pavilion, 1549 El Prado, San Diego, CA. Free, spreckelsorgan.org
SAN FRANCISCO: Winds of Work: a Labor Day Celebration honoring working people everywhere. San Francisco Free Summer Concerts Golden Gate Park, Music Concourse Drive, San Francisco, CA. Free. goldengateparkband.org
THOUSAND OAKS: The Spazmatics Band, 80s New Wave, at Thousand Oaks summer Concerts at Conejo Community Park, 1175 Hendrix Avenue, Thousand Oaks, CA 91360. Free, crpd.org/concerts
TURLOCK: WSGMA Labor Day Gospel Music Celebration September 2, 2024, 1-5 p.m. Western States Gospel Music Association's annual Labor Day celebration at Connecting Point Church of Nazarene, 3200 E. Monte Vista Ave., Denair, CA. Free, wsgma.com Lineup: Solid Ground, The Roberts, The Herb Henry Family, The Lighthouse Boys, The Casey Family, Reliance
UPPER LAKE: Blue Wing Blues Festival August 31-September 2, 2024 at Tallman Hotel, 9550 Main St., Upper Lake, CA. $75+tax, tallmanhotel.com | lineup
WOODSIDE: Kings Mountain Art Fair August 31-September 2, 2024, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Located between the firehouse and Kiddie Hollow, this special part of the fair showcases local talent, ranging from professional fine artists to the hobby crafts person. No pets. Location: 13889 Skyline Boulevard Woodside, CA. Free admission, kingsmountainartfair.org
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