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GOLETA: Goleta Lemon Festival September 27-28, 2025, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. at Girsh Park, 7050 Phelps Road Free admission lemonfestival.com

 

 

 

 

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CALIFORNIA PRODUCE FESTIVALS ON SEPT.28, 2024

• BANANAS: Port Hueneme Banana Festival Sept.28, 2024
• CANTALOUPE: Firebaugh Cantaloupe Roundup Sept.27-29, 2024
• GRAPES: Sonoma Valley of the Moon Vintage Festival (Sept. 26-29, 2024) with Grape Stomp
• RAISINS: Dinuba Raisin Festival Sept.26-29, 2024
• LEMONS: Goleta Lemon Festival Sept.28-29, 2024
• PEARS: Kelseyville Pear Festival Sept.28, 2024 | Moraga Pear & Wine Festival Sept.28, 2024
• PUMPKINS: Pomona Pumpkin Festival Sept.28-Oct.27, 2024
• SWEET POTATOES: Livingston Sweet Potato Festival Sept.27-29, 2024
• WATERMELON: Hawes Farm Watermelon Festival Sept. 21, 22, 28 & 29, 2024
• Arroyo Grande Valley Harvest Festival Sept.27-28, 2024

ANDERSON: Hawes Farms Watermelon Festival September 21-29, 2024.  Held during the last two weekends of September, along with the Sunflower & Zinnia Festival, the event includes watermelon eating contest, melon sampling, flower picking, games, food concessions and more. Location: 21923 Dersch Rd.,
Anderson, CA. $10-up, historichawesfarms.com

ANTIOCH: Rhythm by the River Fall Festival Rhythm by the River Fall Festival 1-7 p.m. in Downtown Antioch Rivertown. Music Performed on 2 Stages! Cornhole Tournament $80 Entry; Kids Zone, Craft Vendors, Wine & Beer Garden, Great BBQ Cook-off!

ARROYO GRANDE: Harvest Festival & Parade Sept.27-28, 2024. Entertainment, bands, food, scarecrow and baking contests, games for the kids. Free, agharvestfestival.com

ATASCADERO: Dr. Frankenstein's Monsters haunted scare attraction September 27-November 2, 2024, 6:30 p.m. at 5805 El Camino Real, Atascadero, CA $11.33 approx., thehauntinatascadero.com

BAKERSFIELD: Tejon Indian Tribe Powwow Honoring Our Ancestors September 28-29, 2024, 12 p.m. Grand Entry both days Bakersfield College 1801 Panorama Drive Bakersfield, CA Free, public invited facebook.com/tejonindiantribe/ | pow wow

BIG BEAR LAKE: Twilight Zoo Safaris. Book your tickets for September 21, 28; October 5 &12, 2024. Big Bear Alpine Zoo 747 Club View Drive Big Bear Lake, CA $30, limited and sold online only: bigbearzoo.org

BIG BEAR LAKE: Oktoberfest September 7-November 2, 2024 at Big Bear Lake Convention Center. Log Sawing, Stein Holding, German bands, beers & food, dancing, cool merch and more! $, bigbearevents.com

BISHOP: Paiute Pabanamanina Gathering, Parade and Pow Wow September 27-29, 2024 Bishop Paiute Reservation 390 N. Barlow Lane Bishop, CA  bishopvisitor.com | pow wow

BUENA PARK: The 17th Door haunt September 27-November 3, 2024, 7-11 p.m. in Buena Park Downtown Mall.  Experience an earthly hell where prisoners in the cell blocks have no concept of confinement and are thirsty for the sweet-smelling blood of new victims. Location: 8420 On the Mall Buena Park, CA. $39-up, the17thdoor.com

BUENA PARK: KNOTTS SCARY FARM September 19-November 2, 2024 at Knotts Berry Farm = 30 nights, 10 Mazes, 5 Scare Zones, Coasters in the Dark scary rides, bands performing and Yours Cruelly, Elvira Experience (Cassandra Peterson's appearance details tba.) Hours: Select Wednesdays, Thursdays and Sundays 7 p.m.- 1 a.m. plus Fridays and Saturdays 7 p.m.-2 a.m. Location: 8039 Beach Blvd., Buena Park, CA., $59.99-up, knotts.com

BUENA PARK: Vampirates Halloween Dinner Show at Pirate's Dinner Adventure. Evil Captain Sebastian the Black and a band of vampires  have taken over in a battle of good versus evil aboard the 18th-century Spanish galleon as you, the audience, pitch in to save the day during your 3-course dinner experience. Location: 7600 Beach Blvd., Buena Park, CA $, piratesdinneradventureca.com

BURBANK: Burbank International Film Festival September 25-29, 2024. AMC 16 Theaters 125 E. Palm Ave. Burbank, CA. 60 countries, 180+ feature and short films, red carpet receptions Tickets: burbankfilmfest.org | film

CABAZON: Morongo Thunder & Lightning Pow Wow September 27-29, 2024 Held at Morongo Casino Resort 495000 Seminole Dr. Cabazon, CA  Free admission morongopowwow.com| pow wow

CALABASAS: Nights Of The Jack September 27-November 2, 2024, 6-10:30 p.m. at King Gillette Ranch. Immersive Halloween experience for all ages includes Jack o' lanterns along a 3/4th mile trail, activities, foods and beverages for sale and spooky fun. Location: 26800 Mulholland Hwy., Calabasas, CA. $30-up, pre-purchase required, nightsofthejack.com

CAPITOLA: Capitola Beach Festival September 28-29, 2024 - Held the last Full weekend in September 2024: Celebrate the Good Times Past, Present and Future Theme is reflected especially in Night Time Nautical Parade Esplanade Beach Capitola, CA Free admission, capitolabeachfestival.com

CARLSBAD: Kids Go Free to Legoland Brick-or-Treat Monster Party September 14-October 27, 2024. Meet LEGO Mummy & Spider Lady before brick-or-treating  through the Park's candy trails, watch Zombie Cheer Crew on Fun Town stage and show off your costume at Lord Vampyre's Very Important Monsters Costume Contest & Party. 

CHICO: Oktoberfest September 27-28 & October 4-5, 2024    at Sierra Nevada brewery  festival field includes music by the band, Lucky Chops, and two Bavarian band each night. Location: 1075 East 20th Street Chico, CA. $62 approx., sierranevada.com

CHULA VISTA:  Chula Vista's Sesame Place Halloween Spooktacular September 14-November 3, 2024.  Location: Sesame Place, 2052 Entertainment Circle, Chula Vista, CA. Kids go free tickets, sesameplace.com

COSTA MESA: Seasonal Adventures Pumpkin Patch September 28-October 31, 2024 at Orange County Fairgrounds. Location: 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, CA. Free, ocfair.com

DANA POINT: Ohana September 27-29, 2024 at Doheny State Beach. Wet, wild concert on the sand includes 2024 headliners Friday: Pearl Jam; Saturday: Neil Young Crazy Horse; Sunday: Pearl Jam, Alanis Morissett. Location: Dana Point, CA Tickets: ohanafest.com  

DINUBA: Dinuba Annual Raisin Day Festival & Parade Dinuba Raisin Harvest Festival September 26-29, 2024, 10 a.m., Vulch Park El Monte Way Dinuba, CA dinubachamber.com

EDWARDS: Wasteland Weekend September 25-29, 2024! Lots of bands at this Mad Max-style, post-apocalyptic themed event. wastelandweekend.com | line up

EL CAJON: Oktoberfest September 27-October 6, 2024  is held for two weekends at German American Societies Of San Diego.  Bring your family and friends. Location: 1017 S. Molliison Ave., El Cajon, CA. $10 admission

EL SEGUNDO: Main Street Fair 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Eight city blocks with 160+ booths for artisans, designers, photographers and live music also includes a food court featuring local restaurants with Fair exclusive deals, and the Main and Beer Garden stages with live and local musical performances. The Main Street Fair is produced by the El Segundo Kiwanis Club and is a fundraiser benefiting children. Free admission, elsegundo.org

FAIRFIELD: Jelly Belly Candy Palooza September 28-29, 2024, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Jelly Belly Visitor Center in Fairfield plans to modify its tours in anticipation of large crowds attending Candy Palooza candy festival.  Jelly Belly Visitor Center, 1 Jelly Belly Lane, Fairfield CA Free admission, jellybelly.com

FIREBAUGH: Cantaloupe Roundup Free admission, firebaugh.org

FIREBAUGH: Cantaloupe Roundup September 26-29, 2024 at at Firebaugh Dunkle Park. Location: 1500 Q Street,
Firebaugh, CA Free admission, firebaugh.org  

FOUNTAIN VALLEY: Hyundai Hope on Wheels 5K & Color Fun Run September 28, 2024 at Fountain Valley Sports Park, Fountain Vallley, CA.

GRASS VALLEY: Brew Fest, 1-5 p.m. Downtown on Mill Street. Breweries, food vendors, a main stage for musical entertainment, and a showcase of our unique shops and restaurants. $40-60, downtowngrassvalley.com

 

HOLLISTER: Northern California Renaissance Faire September 14-October 20, 2024 weekends.  Meet Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth, see minstrels, sword fights, jugglers and jesters, shop for cool stuff, eat neat foods and have the time of your life pretending you stepped into the Renaissance era with actors, great costumes, music and entertainment. Location: Casa de Fruta $, norcalrenfaire.com 

HOLLYWOOD: Forever Summer Concert Season - Mitski + Sharon Van Etten September 28, 2024, 8 p.m. at Hollywood Bowl. Location: 2301 N Highland Ave., Los Angeles, CA. $, hollywoodbowl.com

KELSEYVILLE: Kelseyville Pear Festival September 28, 2024 is a street fair with a parade to launch the day and Farm to Fork dinner the night before on Main Street.

LAKE ARROWHEAD: Lake Arrowhead Village Oktoberfest September 14-October 27, 2024, Saturdays & Sundays with musik provided by an authentic Bavarian band at each events, bier, dancing, contests, German food & more.

LIVINGSTON: Livingston Sweet Potato Festival September 27-29, 2024 at Max Foster Sports Complex. Location: 2600 Walnut Ave. Livingston, CA (209) 394-8830 Free admission, $ parking livingstoncity.com

LONG BEACH: Port City Tavern Oktoberfest September 28, 2024 3-10p.m. Port City Tavern Parking Lot, 4306 E. Anaheim St., Long Beach, CA. Sign up for a head shave or donate at portcitytavernlb.com/ oktoberfest

LOS ALAMOS: Los Alamos Old Days  Festival September 27-29, 2024. Annual festival in Los Alamos Admission is FREE lavmc.org/los-alamos-old-days

LOS ANGELES: Haunted Hayride thru November 2, 2024 in Griffith Park features themed scare attraction, including the Haunted Hayride. $38.99-up, losangeleshauntedhayride.com

MORAGA: Moraga Pear & Wine Festival September 28, 2024 11am - 4pm Free, moragaparks.org | pear festivals

MORAGA: Anniversary Parade 10 a.m. celebrates 50th birthday of Moraga followed by the Pear & Wine Festival.

MOUNTAIN VIEW: Ludwig's Oktoberfest September 20-21; September 27-28, 2024, 4-10 p.m. at Ludwig's Mountain View. DJ playing traditional Oktoberfest music and some party favorites.   Location: 383 Castro Street, Mountain View, CA. $150, ludwigsmv.com

NEWPORT BEACH: Newport Harbor Elks Oktoberfest September 26-29, 2024, 4-11 p.m. Collector Elks Steins available, Costume contest on Saturday, No tickets needed. Location: 3456 Via Oporto Newport Beach, CA. newportelks.com  (949)673-6110 

PALM SPRINGS: The Dinah Largest Girl Party Music Festival in the World September 25-29, 2024 $, thedinah.com 21+, guys welcome | lineup

PALO ALTO: Great Glass Pumpkin Patch September 28-29, 2024 at Palo Alto Art Center, 1313 Newell Rd. Palo Alto, CA

PLEASANTON: Pirates of Emerson Alameda September 27-November 2, 2024. Held at Alameda County Fairgrounds select nights, this pirate-themed Halloween attraction celebrates 34 years of unparalleled costumes, acting and thrills. Tickets sold online only: $40-100, piratesofemerson.com

PLYMOUTH: Scott Harvey Wines Annual Grape Stomp September 28, 2024, 12-4 p.m. Location: 10861 Shenandoah Rd. Plymouth, CA $50 team of 2, scottharveywines.com | stomp

POMONA: Pumpkin Festival  Friday - Sunday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Cal Poly Pomona's AGRIscapes Center 4102 S. University Drive Pomona, CA 91768 $6-10 admission, cpp.edu 

REDWOOD CITY: Oktoberfest September 20-29, 2024 at Courthouse Square features 4-hours Oktoberfest sessions that include live, German bands performing. $10-30 for all ages event, redwoodcity.org

ROSEVILLE: Family Fun Fest and Community Picnic 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at Vernon Street Town Square & Royer Park. 2 kid zones, bounce houses, 50+ interactive vendors, live performances, big trucks exploration zone and character meet & greets. Take walk across the bridge to Royer Park and experience the CommUNITY Picnic. Featuring vendor sales booths, food trucks, interactive games and music. Free admission, roseville.ca.us/events

SACRAMENTO: Latino Book & Family Festival Sacramento September 28, 2024, 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Sacramento City College  3835 Freeport Blvd. Sacramento, CA 95822 Free Admission & parking, lbff.us

SACRAMENTO: Sacramento Oktoberfest Midtown September 28, 2024, 3-9 p.m. Der Biergarten Oktoberfest Street Party: Midtown features Gruber Family Band. Block of 24th & K Street Midtown Sacramento, CA $20 per person eventbrite.com

SAN DIEGO:  Carmel Valley - One Paseo Oktoberfest September 28, 2024, 2-6 p.m.  One Paseo, lawn behind Harland  3725 Paseo Place  San Diego, CA  $39.19 includes 4 oz. pours and food Age 21+, onepaseo.com | ticket sold on eventbrite.com | Oktoberfest

SANTA CRUZ: The Santa Cruz Live Oak Glass Pumpkin Patch  September 28 - 29, 2024, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at Live Oak Grange Hall, 1900 17th Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA chrisjohnsonglass.com | glass pumpkins

SAUSALITO: Cavallo Point Oktoberfest September 21 & 28, 2024, 6-9 p.m. Presented by the Cooking School at Cavallo Point. Location: Cavallo Point, 601 Murray Circle, Sausalito, CA. $145 + tax & gratuity, cavallopoint.com

TEMECULA: Oktoberfest September 28, 2024, 1-7 p.m. at Black Market Brewing Co.  Location: 41740 Enterprise Circle N. #109, Temecula, CA. Free admission ticket required, $55.20 VIP,  eventbrite.com | Oktoberfest

VENICE: Wurstküche Oktoberfest September 28-October 26, 2024. Dust off your lederhosen & lace-up your dirndls for the Bavarian celebration at Wurstküche Venice restaurant.  Ticket includes a 1l stein filled with Oktoberfest bier. Location: 625 Lincoln Blvd., Venice, CA. $65.58, wurstkuche.com | Oktoberfest 

WALNUT CREEK: Downtown Walnut Creek Oktoberfest September 27-28, 2024   in Civic Park. Free admission!  Another epic Oktoberfest in Walnut Creek.

WATTS: Simon Rodia Watts Tower Day of the Drum Festival  10 a.m.-6 p.m. & Annual Simon Rodia Watts Towers Jazz Festival   10 a.m.-6 p.m.  Watts Towers Campus 1727 E. 107th St. Watts, CA Free wattstowers.org | music

WESTMINSTER: Fall Festival September 26-29, 2024 at Civic Center Green. Family fun, delicious food, a lively beer garden, exciting live entertainment, and carnival rides! Location: Westminster Civic Center, 8200 Westminster Blvd., Westminster, CA. Hours: Thursday, September 26, 5-9 p.m.; Friday, September 27, 5-11 p.m.; Saturday, September 28, 12-11 p.m.;  Sunday, September 29, 12-9 p.m. westminster-ca.gov

 

Past events

 

CALABASAS: Calabasas Film Festival September 27-October 1, 2023 Annual festival showcases major film premieres, student films, documentaries and top quality film selections from all genres that are guaranteed to entertain.  calabasasfilmfestival.com | film

EDWARDS: Wasteland Weekend September 27-October 1, 2023! Lots of bands at this Mad Max-style, post-apocalyptic themed event. wastelandweekend.com | line up

 

HUNTINGTON BEACH: Old World Village Oktoberfest  September 17-November 5, 2023. Held at the Biergarten, and indoor/outdoor venue.

IRWINDALE: Mariachi Fest at Dan Diaz Recreation Center every Thursday in September. Event includes Mexican band Mexican food for sale,  BalletFolklorico Dancers (youth group), Craft Vendors, Free, irwindaleca.gov

LANCASTER: Antelope Valley Fair September 22-October 1, 2023. Monster Truck Nitro Tour Show at fair in separate ticketed concert. $, avfair.com | fairs

LONG BEACH: Shaqtoberfest September 28-October 31, 2023 next to The Queen Mary. Includes mazes, scare zones, carnival, pop-up entertainment and themed bars. Location: 1126 Queens Highway Long Beach, CA 90802 $25 presale and up, shaqtoberfest.com

LOS ANGELES: Boney Island September 28-October 31, 2023, Thursday-Sunday, plus October 30-31 at Natural History Museum. Skeletons perform rope tricks, levitate through hoops, shadow puppets, real fossils, live animal presentations, trick-or-treating, and ghoulishly glowing installations. Explore and wander through the garden paths, as creepy crawlies, silly skeletons and carnivores from the Cretacious abound! Location: 900 Exposition Blvd. Los Angeles, CA. $25 per person, nhm.org

SAN FRANCISCO: San Francisco Latino Film Festival September 28-October 15, 2023 Roxie Theater Sept. 28-Oct. 1 & 7-8, 2023 3117 16th Street San Francisco, CA Roxie Theater - Landmark's Opera Plaza Oct. 2-Oct. 8, 2023 $, cinemassf.org | film

SANTA YNEZ VALLEY: Taste of Santa Ynez Valley September 28-October 1, 2023 at multiple locations. Events include: Los Olivos Dinner, Breakfast Ride Horseback at Alisal Ranch, 3 Ziplines with Highline Adventures, Buellton Beer Focused Tasting, Stolpman Hike with Wine Tasting, Los Alamos Wine Tasting Reception, Solvang Food and Wine Tasting. Tickets: visitsyv.com

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