California Events
Civil War Days Sept. 5-6, 2026 in Huntington Beach - free in Central Park
Saturday, September 5, 2026
ANAHEIM: Gran Fiesta Mexicana September 4-7, 2026 at Anaheim Marketplace Saturday 2-11 p.m. Tiranos del Norte, Felinos. Location: 435 W. Center St., Anaheim, CA. Free admission for under age 12 years, anaheimmarketplace.com | Fiestas Patrias
ARCATA: TIMBATA band performs at Arcata Plaza Summer Concerts & Farmers' Market 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Location: Arcata Plaza surrounded by 8th, 9th, G, and H Street, Arcata, CA. Free, northcoastgrowersassociation.org
ARNOLD: Cameo Plaza Concerts features the band Fabulous Off Brothers, 6 p.m. Bring family & friends, lawn chairs or blankets, kick back and enjoy! Location: 1004 Highway 4, Arnold, CA. Free, cameoplaza.net
ARNOLD: Labor Day Weekend Arts & Crafts Festival September 5-6, 2026, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 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, afterthegoldrushfestivals.com
AVILA BEACH: End of Summer Beach Party 12-7 p.m. at Avila Beach Summer Concerts at Avila Beach Resort - Mulligan's Bar & Grill. Concerts throughout the afternoon, BBQ and a vendor market. Bands: Ku Dog & Friends; Bad Munkey and Murder Hornets. Location: 6464 Ana Bay Road, San Luis Obispo, CA. Free, avilabeachresort.com
BANNING Stagecoach Days September 5-7, 2026 at A.C. Dysart Park. The Stagecoach Days Association is an annual celebration featuring three days of rodeo, rodeo queens, a parade and more. Location: 2107 W. Victory Banning CA $, stagecoachdays.org
BELMONT: Belmont Greek Festival Labor Day Weekend September 5-7, 2026 at Church of the Holy Cross. Location: 900 Alameda at Ralston Ave Belmont, CA goholycross.org | Greek
BIG BEAR LAKE: Big Bear PRCA Rodeo & Carnival September 4-6, 2026 at Rodeo Grounds. 3-day carnival + 2-day rodeo includes bull riding, barrel racing. team roping, steer wrestling, saddle bronc, bareback, tie-down roping and mutton bustin' for the kids. Free access to carnival. Location: 103 Sandalwood Drive, Big Bear Lake, CA. $, bigbearrodeo.com
BIG BEAR LAKE: Labor Day Quilt Open House September 5, 2026, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Quilting work, vendor craft booths. Location: The Community Church Big Bear Historical Chapel and the Johnson Center, 40946 Big Bear Blvd., Big Bear Lake, CA. busybearsquiltguild.com
BIG BEAR LAKE: David Brighton's Space Oddity + Kenny Metcalf as Elton: The Early Years, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Music in the Mountains at Big Bear Discovery Center Big Bear Amphitheater Location: 40824 Big Bear Blvd., Fawnskin, CA. $40-60, mountainsfoundation.org
BISHOP: Eastern Sierra Tri-County Fair September 4-7, 2026, featuring Butler Amusements Carnival. Ticketed Grandstand Fair admission $12-15 approx., tricountyfair.com
BISHOP: Labor Day Arts & Crafts Show September 4-7, 2026, 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. Free, inyo.org
CALIFORNIA: California Free Fishing Day September 5, 2026. Bag limits and other restrictions apply. wildlife.ca.gov
CAMINO: Folk on the Farm, concert with Tyce Delk band, 6-10 p.m. at Delfino Farms. Concert serving the farm's own Edio wine and Henrietta Stich hard cider. Music is focused on grassroots country, bluegrass, and folk. Location: 3205 North Canyon Road, Camino, CA. $ general admission, age 21+ only delfinofarms.com
CAMBRIA: Pinedorado September 5-7, 2026. 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 on Sunday at Vet's Hall, 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
COVELO: Round Valley Community Rodeo September 5-6, 2026. Jr. Rodeo is on September 5. Held annually on Labor Day weekend, the Annual Round Valley Lions Club Rodeo is a tradition. Location: 22830 S. Airport Rd., Covelo, CA. $, facebook.com/ roundvalley. communityrodeoccpra.com | rodeos
DANVILLE: Rolando Morales performs at Music in the Plaza, 4-6 p.m. in the Prospect Park Plaza. Location: 396 Hartz Ave., Danville, CA. Free, danville.ca.gov
ESCONDIDO: Grape Day September 5, 2026, 12-6 p.m. in Grape Day Park in downtown Escondido. Local artisans, vendors, Kids Fun Zone, displays, animal encounters and tasty food, local wines and beer. Location: 321 N. Broadway, Escondido CA. grapedayfest.org
FOLSOM: Bridget Marie and Rob Lopes, 6-9 p.m. Palladio Back Bistro Live Music. Location: Palladio Piazza, 350 Palladio Parkway, Folsom, CA. Free admission, gopalladio.com
FORT BRAGG: Fort Bragg Paul Bunyan Days September 4-7, 2026 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.
GALT: Chalk, Walk and Roll - A Day of Art, Music & Community. 125+ Vendors, Live Music with Retrofitz Band (10 a.m.-1 p.m.), Art & Activities, Chalk It Off Contest. Participate: (209) 366-7165. 4th Street Promenade, B, C & D Streets in Downtown Galt. Free, cityofgalt.org
HOLLYWOOD: Maestro of the Movies: A Tribute to John Williams, 8 p.m. at Hollywood Bowl Summer Concert Season. Location: 2301 N Highland Ave., Los Angeles, CA. $, hollywoodbowl.com
HUNTINGTON BEACH: Burritos the Band, Sublime tribute, at SeaLegs Concerts at the Beach, 2-6 p.m. at Bolsa Chica State Beach. Location: Pacific Coast Highway between Seapoint & Warner Ave., Huntington Beach, CA. Free + $ beach parking fee, sealegsatthebeach.com
HUNTINGTON BEACH: Civil War Days September 5-6, 2026. 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. Hours: Saturday 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. approx. Sunday 9 a.m.-4 p.m. approx. Free admission, hbhistory.org/civilwar
LAGUNA BEACH: Sawdust Festival June 26-September 6, 2026, 11 a.m. daily. Outdoor, juried fine arts festival set among eucalyptus groves of Laguna Canyon, features sawdust on the grounds as carvers, painters, photographers, glass-blowers, jewelers and ceramic artists display their works while also creating new products. $, sawdustartfestival.org
LAGUNA BEACH: Art-A-Fair June 26-September 6, 2026. Next door to Sawdust Festival is an art festival comprised of a cooperative of independent artists from all over the world. Location: 777 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, CA. $, art-a-fair.com
LAGUNA BEACH: Pageant of the Masters and Festival of the Arts, The Greatest of All Time, July 9-September 4, 2026. The star-lit amphitheater's nightly production of tableaux vivant (living picture) re-creations of iconic works by Michelangelo, Claude Monet, Vincent van Gogh, Pablo Picasso, Frida Kahlo, Norman Rockwell, and more are the highlight to this festival also featuring a fine arts show daily. $10-175, foapom.com
LAKE ALMANOR: Labor Day Weekend Party at the Lodge with Nothin Personal at Lake Almanor Summer Concerts. Location: Plumas Pines Resort, 3000 Almanor Drive West, Prattville, CA. Free, plumaspinesresort.com
LONG BEACH: Smoke & Oak September 5, 2026, 4-8 p.m. at Promenade Square Park in Downtown Long Beach. Unlimited food tastings from a lineup of talented chefs and pitmasters, plus 8 curated whiskey tastings and live music. Location: 215 E. 1st Street, Long Beach, CA. $92.97, axiomproductionsllc.com
LONG BEACH: As IF plays 90s music, 1-5 p.m.; Pop Vision plays pop 6-10 p.m. at Summertime in the SLV Concert Series, Shoreline Village, 401-435 Shoreline Village Drive, Ca Long Beach, CA. Free, shorelinevillage.com
LONG BEACH: Long Beach Greek Festival September 5-7, 2026 at Assumption Greek Orthodox Church. Held annually on Labor Day Weekend. Location: 5761 East Colorado Street, Long Beach, CA $2.50-5, lbgreekfest.org
MARIPOSA: Mariposa County Fair September 4-7, 2026. 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. Location: 5007 Fairgrounds Rd., Mariposa, CA. $, mariposafair.com | fairs
McARTHUR: Inter-Mountain Fair Labor Day Weekend - September 3-7, 2026. Concert Sept. 5 with Bryan Martin. Rodeo Sept.4 with Barrel Racing, ACTRA Team Roping, separate ticket $30-82. Small Animal Show, CountrIntMtn Valley Trail Rides, FRVCC Farmers Market, BBQ Dinner, Horseshoe Tournament, Music Series Kick-off, Big Ball Tournament, Crafts Store, Antique Car Show, Pony Plop Bingo, Mud Run Races, Trike Races, Blow Fish Races, BBQ Dinner, Beer Garden, Egg Roulette, Live Music . $8.24 admission, inter-mountainfair.com
MISSION VIEJO: Fitz and the Tantrums, Indie pop and neo soul, 7 p.m. at Lake Mission Viejo Summer Concerts, Mission Viejo, CA. Free to members, $20 up to 4 guests per member, lakemissionviejo.org
MONTEREY: Monterey County Fair September 3-7, 2026. Dozens of bands, Magic, Races, Wine Tasting, Flying U Rodeo and Livestock. Carnival rides include Zipper, Vertigo Swings, Pharaoh's Fury, Medusa and Black Out. Location: Fairgrounds, 2004 Fairground Rd., Monterey, CA $, montereycountyfair.com
MONTEREY: Extreme Rodeo and Bull Riding during Fair - Flying U Rodeo September 5, 2025 and Fiesta del Charro September 6, 2026 at Monterey County Fairgrounds & Fair. Location: 2004 Fairground Road, Monterey, CA. $, montereycountyfair.com | rodeo
MORRO BAY: Art in the Park September 5-7, 2026, 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
NEWPORT BEACH: Family Style, blues, soul, rock 'n roll, at Newport Dunes Tunes at the Dunes
NORCO: Horsetown Family Fun! Norco Fair September 4-7, 2026. Cowboys, Freestyle Motocross, Lawnmower Races, Ranch Rodeo, Bull Riding Saturday & Sunday, Livestock Show & Auction, concerts, carnival and Parade 10 a.m. on Monday. $, norcofair.org
NORTH HOLLYWOOD: KCRW Summer Nights at NoHo Arts District. Make reservations to attend this event at kcrw.com
OAKHURST: Oakchella Family Music Festival September 5, 2026, 12-9 p.m. at Oakhurst Community Center. Day of live music, food, vendors, kids zone, and fun for all ages! $25, oakhurstchamber.com
ORANGE: Orange International Street Fair September 4-6, 2026 at Orange Plaza. Location: Chapman Ave and Glassell Street, Orange, CA Free, some events charge fee, optevents.org
PASADENA: La Verdad, Latin funk & salsa ensemble, 6-10 p.m. at Levitt VIBE Summer Concerts in Memorial Park. Location: 85 E. Holly Street, Pasadena, CA Free, levittvibepasadenamusicseries.com
PLEASANTON: Scottish Highland Gathering & Games, September 5-6, 2026, 8 a.m.-6 p.m. at Alameda County Fairgrounds. $45 general admission + $15 parking, alamedacountyfair.com
ROLLING HILLS ESTATES: Portuguese Bend National Horse Show September 4-6, 2026. A-rated Horse Show has two fully scheduled rings, variety of classes, and prestigious PCHA Horsemanship Medal Finals. Food booths, boutiques, puppet shows, pony rides, and face painting for kids (under age 12 years free admission!) Location: Ernie Howlett Park, 25851 Hawthorne Blvd., Rolling Hills Estates. $, pcch.net (Children's Hospital Los Angeles benefit)
SACRAMENTO: SacAnime September 4-6, 2026 at Convention Center. Cosplay, contests, Cafe Hoshi, Art and Manga Contests and countless entertainment. Sacramento Convention Center, 1400 J Street, Sacramento, CA $20-60, sacanime.com
SAN ANSELMO: Jinx Jones & the Kingtones, rockabilly, 6-8:30 p.m. Live on the Avenue Summer Concerts in Downtown San Anselmo. Location: Creek Park, 451 Sir Francis Drake Blvd., San Anselmo, CA. Free, liveontheavenue.org
SANTA BARBARA: Santa Barbara Arts & Crafts Special Labor Day Weekend Show September 5-6, 2026, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Fine and Contemporary Art & Craft from 200 Artists and Artisans. Location: East Cabrillo Blvd. on the beach from Stearns Wharf to Calle Cesar Chavez. Santa Barbara, CA. Free admission, santabarbaraca.gov
SANTEE: Harmonica John, 5-7 p.m. at Santee Lakes Summer Concerts. Location: Santee Lakes, 9310 Fanita Parkway, Santee, CA. Free, santeelakes.com
SIMI VALLEY: Ticket to Ride, tribute to The Beatles, 6:30 p.m. at Concerts at the Plaza at Simi Valley Civic Center Plaza, Regal Cinema Plaza Food Court. Location: Tapo Canyon Road (off 118) Simi Valley, CA. Free
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE: Rick Hays & American Steel - Labor Day / Midway Fest 5:45 p.m. at free concerts in Heavenly Village. Location: 1001 Heavenly Village Way, South Lake Tahoe, CA. Free, theshopsatheavenly.com
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE: Midway Festival September 4-6, 2026 in Heavenly Village. Classic Car Show & Shine, Art Show, Carnival Rides, 4 stages of Live Music, Fireworks and headliner, Alien Ant Farm, performing on Sunday evening to close out the festival. Free! theshopsatheavenly.com
TEMECULA: Jeffrey Osborne and Marqueal Jordan in concert playing Smooth Jazz at Thornton Winery Champagne Jazz Series. 6 p.m. opens, 7 p.m. concert. Location: 32575 Rancho California Rd., Temecula, CA. $125-285, thorntonwine.com
TORRANCE: Petty Theft, Tom Petty tribute, 5 p.m. at Torrance Summer Nights Concerts in Wilson Park Amphitheatre. Location: 2200 Crenshaw Blvd. Torrance, CA. Free, torranceca.gov
TWAIN HARTE: California Creedence, tribute to Creedence Clearwater Revival, 6-8 p.m. Concerts in the Pines. Location: Eproson Park, 22901 Meadow Drive, Twain Harte, CA. Free, twainhartecc.com
UNIVERSAL CITY: Halloween Horror Nights September 3-November 1, 2026, at Universal Studios Hollywood is back. New this year is Ozzy Osbourne: The Prince of Darkness at Southern California's scariest Halloween event with terrifying haunted houses, the Terror Tram, sinister scare zones, live entertainment and attractions. halloweenhorrornights.com
VENTURA: Ventura Aloha Beach Festival September 5-6, 2026 at Surfers Point (across the street from Ventura County Fairgrounds) Ventura, CA. Free, alohabeachfestival.us
WHITE PINES: Sierra Nevada Logging Museum Logging Jamboree, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Museum is open during event which includes a logging show, BBQ and vendors. Logging Museum 2148 White Pines White Pines, CA. $10, sierraloggingmuseum.org | logging
WOODSIDE: Kings Mountain Art Fair September 5-7, 2026, 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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