California Events
Wednesday, September 4, 2024
HOLLYWOOD: Forever Summer Concert Season - Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue + Big Boi + Danielle Ponder September 4, 2024, 8 p.m. at Hollywood Bowl. Location: 2301 N Highland Ave., Los Angeles, CA. $, hollywoodbowl.com
Past events
BIG BEAR LAKE: Moonridge Street Faire 4-7 p.m. on Moonridge Road. New Street Fair with Vendors, Food Trucks, Live Music, and Kids Activities. Free. Additional dates: September 11, 18 & 25, 2023
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
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
FORT BRAGG: Fort Bragg Paul Bunyan Days September 1-4, 2023 Labor Day Weekend. Many events are free to see
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
LONG BEACH: New Blues Festival September 2-4, 2023 Shoreline Aquatic Park 200 Aquarium Way Long Beach, CA $50-270, newbluesfestival.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
MALIBU: Chili Cook-off September 1-4, 2023. 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, drink, amusement, artisans, friends and family. Location: 23575 Civic Center Way, Malibu, CA 90265 $20-25 plus upgrades, carnival tickets sold separately, malibuchilicookoff.org
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
NORCO: Norco Fair Parade is Labor Day, September 4, 2023. Route: 6th Street from Corona Avenue to Crestview Drive, Norco, CA. Free parade, Norco Fair is ticketed event. norcofair.org
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
SAN DIEGO: Labor Day Classic Rock Concert played on the largest open-air musical instrument in the World, joined by six of the most talented rock musicians taking on some of the best rock classics by The Beatles, Led Zeppelin, Van Halen, Blondie, Pink-Floyd and more at San Diego Summer Concerts. The Organ Pavilion Rock Band Members Joining San Diego Civic Organist Chloe Lou, Vocals; Lauren Leigh, Vocals And Guitar; William Fleming, Vocals; Richard Tbone Larson, Drums; Ben Zinn, Guitar; Harley Magsino, Bass Guitar. Balboa Park Spreckels Pavilion 1549 El Prado San Diego, CA Free
SIMI VALLEY: Simi Valley End of Summer Concerts with Labor Day concert - band to be announced. Location: Simi Valley Town Center, 1555 Simi Town Center Way, Simi Valley, CA. Free, simivalleytowncenter.com
THOUSAND OAKS: The Midnight Rider Band 7-piece, Southern Rock inspired group performs at Thousand Oaks Summer Concerts at Conejo Community Park, 1175 Hendrix Avenue, Thousand Oaks, CA. Free, crpd.org
TURLOCK: WSGMA Labor Day Gospel Music Celebration September 4, 2023, 1-5 p.m. Connecting Point Church of Nazarene 3200 E. Monte Vista Ave. Denair, CA $, wsgma.com | lineup
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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