California Events
Labor on Labor Day with Fort Bragg Paul Bunyan Days September 1-4, 2023
Tuesday, September 3, 2024
HOLLYWOOD: Forever Summer Concert Season - Carmen and Carnival with Gustavo Dudamel September 3, 2024, 8 p.m. at Hollywood Bowl. Location: 2301 N Highland Ave., Los Angeles, CA. $, hollywoodbowl.com
Past events
ALAMEDA: Alameda Point Antiques Faire September 3, 2023, 6 a.m. VIP entry; 7:30 a.m. early entry; 9 a.m. general admission. The largest antiques show in Northern California boasts over 800 Dealer booths. All items are 20 years old or older. Located in a Wildlife Sanctuary, the event's spectacular outdoor setting overlooks the San Francisco Bay. $10-20, alamedapointantiquesfaire.com
ARCADIA: 626 Night Market September 1-3, 2023, 4 p.m.-12 a.m. at Santa Anita Park. Performances and a DJ dance floor. Shop from hundreds of vendors selling food, merchandise, and crafts. Location: 285 W. Huntington Drive, Arcadia, CA. $5 and free parking, 626nightmarket.com
ARNOLD: Sierra Nevada Arts & Crafts Festival September 2-3, 2023. Beautiful redwoods setting for a Labor Day Weekend tradition serving California with arts & entertainment at Bristol's Cafe Grounds 961 Highway 4 Arnold, CA 95223 Free admission, brotherspromotions.com
ARROYO GRANDE: Ras Danny, Reggae concert at Arroyo Grande Village Summer Concerts Heritage Square Park Nelson Street and Short Street Arroyo Grande, CA 93420 Free
AUBURN: Stardust Highway band performs at Auburn Music Around Town Central Square Downtown Auburn, CA Free
BERKELEY: Bizerkeley Food Fest September 3, 2023, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. or when vendors sell out. The Largest Vegan Food Fest in Northern California. 35,000 sq feet of vegan food, goodies, and compete in vegan games for cool prizes. 75+ vendors Location: Sports Basement, 2727 Milvia Street, Berkeley, CA. $5-50, eventbrite.com
BIG BEAR LAKE: Labor Day Quilt Show September 2-3, 2023, 10 a.m. at Big Bear Middle School. Quilting work, vendor craft booths, door prizes, and Bear In The Woods quilt raffle. Location: 41275 Big Bear Blvd., Big Bear Lake, CA. busybearsquiltguild.com
BISHOP: Labor Day Arts & Crafts Show September 1-4. 2023, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. daily except Labor Day, 9 a.m.-2 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
BISHOP: Eastern Sierra Tri-County Fair Summer Tans & Cattle Brands August 31-September 3, 2023, featuring Butler Amusements Carnival. Sat&Sun hours are 12 p.m.-12 a.m. Strolling magicians, clowns, jugglers, stilt walkers, and puppet shows, BMX stunt show, bands perform from rock to mariachi and more. Held Labor Day Weekend Fair, the Open Horse & Rodeo Show includes Ranch Class, English and Western. Parade & Cattle Drive on Main Street, then Rodeo is Sept 2. Demolition Derby Sept.3 $25; Headliner concert with Chris Janson with Tim Montana on Sept.1 $30-1800. Fair admission $10, tricountyfair.com | Sept. Fairs
CAMBRIA: Pinedorado "Roaring Back" September 2-4, 2023. 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 September 2-4, 2023, 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
CORONADO: Art in the Park 1st & 3rd Sundays of each month. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at Spreckels Park, 601 Orange Ave. Juried show with 50 top artists from San Diego County in every genre coronadoartassn.com
CORONADO: Pop Meet Country at the Coronado Promenade Concerts Summer Concerts, closing out the series with this big surprise concert. Spreckels Park 7th St & Orange Av Coronado, CA Free, coronadoconcert.com
COVELO: Round Valley Community Rodeo, 7 p.m. Slack: Following the performance. Sponsored by Round Valley Lions Club, 22830 S. Airport Rd, Covelo ccpra.com | roundvalleyrodeo.com | rodeos
DEL MAR: Family Fun Day 12:30-5:30 p.m. at Del Mar Race Track - Seaside Cabana. Bungee, Trampolines, Rock Climbing Walls, Pony Boy Mascot Meet & Greet, Game Zone, Face Painters, Food Trucks and much more! Free under age 18 years and must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Location: 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd., Del Mar, CA. $8-up, dmtc.com
FORT BRAGG: Fort Bragg Paul Bunyan Days September 1-4, 2023 Labor Day Weekend. Many events are free to see
GRASS VALLEY: Brownsville Blues Review September 3, 2023, 6:30 p.m. at Grass Valley Center for the Arts 314 W. Main Grass Valley, CA facebook.com/brownsvillebluesfestival | lineup
HUNTINGTON BEACH: Civil War Days September 2-3, 2023. See Civil War battles and weapon demonstrations, watch President Lincoln deliver the Gettysburg Address, and hear a band concert in Huntington Central Park. Location: 7111 Talbert Ave., Huntington Beach, CA. Free admission, hbhistory.org/civilwar
KERNVILLE: Sierra Arts & Crafts Festival September 2-4, 2023 in Circle Park. Artists show & sell unique creations throughout the weekend. The Kern River Valley Art Association (KRVAA) proudly presents this event. krvaa.org
LA CANADA FLINTRIDGE: The Pistol Blonde, Country music at La Canada Flintridge Summer Concerts in this final concert of the summer series. Memorial Park 1301 Foothill Boulevard La Canada Flintridge, CA Free
LA PUENTE: Funk Doctors band performs at La Puente Live on Central Avenue. 15900 Central Avenue Central/Stimson La Puente, CA Free, lapuentelive.com
LAGUNA BEACH: Sawdust Festival June 30-September 3, 2023. Location: 935 Laguna Canyon Rd. Laguna Beach, CA. $10, sawdustartfestival.org
LAGUNA BEACH: Art A-Fair Art Festival through September 3, 2023. Location: 777 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna, Beach, CA. $10, art-a-fair.com
LAKEPORT: Lake County Fair Lighting Up August 31-September 3, 2023. Carnival, Jr. auction, fair entertainment and Grandstand which does not require additional ticket or fee: Mud Boggs Aug.31; Drifters & Burnouts Sep.1; Mini Destruction Derby & Boat Races Sep.2; Jaripeo Sep.3. Location: 401 Martin St. Lakeport, CA. $9-10, lakecountyfair.com | Sept. Fairs
LAKESIDE: Barona Powwow September 1-3, 2023 at Barona Sports Park, Barona Indian Reservation 1000 Wildcat Canyon Rd. Dry camping permitted. Drums & dancers welcome. Free admission, barona-nsn.gov | facebook.com/BaronaPowwow
LINCOLN: Rewind Fest 80s Live '23 September 3, 2023, 7 p.m. Thunder Valley Casino Resort 1200 Athens Avenue Lincoln, CA $50-125, thundervalleyresort.com | lineup
LONG BEACH: Long Beach Greek Festival September 2-4, 2023 at Assumption Greek Orthodox Church 5761 East Colorado Street Long Beach, California $5, lbgreekfest.org
LONG BEACH: Long Beach Comic Con September 2-3, 2023 longbeachcomiccon.com
LONG BEACH: New Blues Festival September 2-4, 2023 Shoreline Aquatic Park 200 Aquarium Way Long Beach, CA $50-270, newbluesfestival.com | lineup
LOS ANGELES: Sunset Eléctico Presents: Beatriz Solis, Eisner Intergenerational Big Band From Hola 5-8 p.m. Pop, Regional Mexican, Jazz at Levitt Summer Concerts Levitt Pavilion W. 6th Street & South Park View Street Los Angeles, Ca 90057 Free, levittlosangeles.org
MALIBU: The Malibu Farmer's Market monthly Vintage, Art & Brunch September 3, 2023, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Timeless treasures, nostalgia, curated vintage and antique finds range from classic clothing to unique decor. Location: 23555 Civic Center Way, Malibu, CA. Free admission, malibufarmersmarket.net
MANHATTAN BEACH: The Blue Breeze Band performs Motown, R&B, Soul, Funk, Jazz and Blues at Manhattan Beach Summer Concerts held in Polliwog Park. 1601 Manhattan Beach Blvd. Manhattan Beach, CA Free
MARIPOSA: Mariposa County Fair September 1-4. 2023. Special Contests: Dachshund Race Diaper Derby, Mutton Busting, Pony Hop Race, Stick Horse Race, Tricycle Race, Power Wheels Derby, Ultimate Cowboy & Ultimate Cowgirl Contests, and Watermelon Seed Spitting Contest. Location: 5007 Fairgrounds Rd., Mariposa, CA. $10 + $5 parking, mariposafair.com | Sept. Fairs
McARTHUR: Mountain Jubilee - Stars, Stripes and Fair Delights, August 31-September 4, 2023. Barrel Racing, ACTRA Team Roping, Small Animal Show, CountrIntMtn Valley Trail Rides, Special tickets for Enduro, Jared Hovis concert and Destruction Derby. Thursday free admission to $7 daily, inter-mountainfair.com
MONTEREY: Monterey County Fair Buckaroos and Howdy Do's, August 31-September 4, 2023. Location: Fairgrounds, 2004 Fairground Rd., Monterey, CA $12-15, montereycountyfair.com
MORRO BAY: Art in the Park September 2-4, 2023, 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
MT. SHASTA: Blackberry Music Festival September 3, 2023, 12- 6 p.m. Mt Shasta City Park Nixon Rd Mt Shasta, CA $5 per car requested donation, mtshastachamber.com | music
NAPA: Down In The Valley with The Head And The Heart, Dawes, Madison Cunningham, Richy Mitch & The Coal Miners, Shaina Shepherd and a Special Solo Set By Josiah Johnson at Napa City Summer Concerts Napa Oxbow RiverStage 1268 McKinstry St. Napa, CA $129-199
NORCO: Norco Fair "The Heart of a Volunteer" September 1-4, 2023. $15 presale, $20 door, norcofair.org
ORANGE: Orange International Street Fair "The Golden Orange" September 1-3, 2023 at Orange Plaza. Location: Chapman Ave and Glassell Street, Orange, CA Free, some events charge fee, orangestreetfair.org
PLEASANT HILL: The Big Jangle Sunset by the Lake Summer Concerts next to City Hall close out the summer series with The Big Jangle band.
QUINCY: Plumas Homegrown Americana Festival September 1-3, 2023 at Plumas County Fairgrounds. Labor Day Weekend bluegrass music festival includes some serious Square Dancing. Location: Fairground Road, Quincy, CA. $50 (Sunday $20 admission), camping optional fees, plumasamericana.com. Line up
SACRAMENTO: Tejano Conjunto Festival September 3, 2023 Tejano Conjunto Festival Annual event taking place Labor Day Weekend. Location: Cesar Chavez Plaza, 910 I Street, Sacramento, CA. $50-108.55 | lineup
SACRAMENTO: SacAnime September 1-3, 2023 at Convention Center. Cosplay, contests, Cafe Hoshi, Art and Manga Contests and countless entertainment. Sacramento Convention Center Sacramento, CA $20-30, sacanime.com
SACRAMENTO: Chalk it Up September 2-4, 2023, 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
SANTA MONICA: Fall Flea Market 1st & 4th Sunday every month, 5 a.m.-3 p.m. $5 admission, santamonicaairportantiquemarket.com Location: Santa MonicaAirport
SIMI VALLEY: Simi Valley End of Summer Concertswith the band 805 Social Club. Location: Simi Valley Town Center, 1555 Simi Town Center Way, Simi Valley, CA. Free, simivalleytowncenter.com
SOLVANG: Soul Majestic concert with Roots and Reggae at Solvang Theaterfest Music in the Garden. This is the final concert of the summer season. 420 2nd Street Solvang, CA $37
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE: Miranda Love band performs at South Lake Tahoe Summer Concert, Heavenly Village Summer Concert Series South Lake Tahoe Memorial Day to Labor Day 1001 Heavenly Village Way South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 Free
STOCKTON: Labor Day Pow Wow September 2-3, 2023 University of the Pacific 901 Presidents Drive Stockton, CA 95211 Free - everyone welcome, pacific.edu | pow wow
SOLVANG: Soul Majestic concert with Roots and Reggae at Solvang Theaterfest Music in the Garden. This is the final concert of the summer season. 420 2nd Street Solvang, CA $37
TIBURON: Neon Velvet Dance band playing the music of the 60s-80s; Phoebe Putney opens in the last concert of Tiburon / Belvedere Summer Concerts. Belvedere Park, 450 San Rafael Ave., Belvedere Tiburon CA. belvedereconcerts.org
UPPER LAKE: Blue Wing Blues Festival September 2-4, 2023 Tallman Hotel 9550 Main St. Upper Lake, CA $75+tax, tallmanhotel.com | lineup
WOODSIDE: Kings Mountain Art Fair September 2-4, 2023, 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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