California Events
ORANGE:
Easter Eggstravaganza,
March 29-April 19, 2014. Annual event with train rides, meet
the Easter Bunny, egg hunts and fun activities at Irvine Park Railroad,
Orange, CA.
irvineparkrailroad.com
SANTA ANA
-
Bubblefest,
through April 20, 2014.
ARCATA:
Godwit Days Spring Migration Bird Festival, April 16-22, 2014. Humboldt Bay National Wildlife Refuge.
Weeklong birding and nature festival includes a field trip to Humboldt Bay Refuge. The festival also includes more than 100 eco-tours and workshops, an art show, live birds of prey and a keynote lecture.
gotwitdays.org
ORANGE:
Easter Eggstravaganza,
March 29-April 19, 2014. Annual event with train rides, meet
the Easter Bunny, egg hunts and fun activities at Irvine Park Railroad,
Orange, CA.
irvineparkrailroad.com
SANTA ANA
-
Bubblefest,
through April 20, 2014.
ARCATA:
Godwit Days Spring Migration Bird Festival, April 16-22, 2014. Humboldt Bay National Wildlife Refuge.
Weeklong birding and nature festival includes a field trip to Humboldt Bay Refuge. The festival also includes more than 100 eco-tours and workshops, an art show, live birds of prey and a keynote lecture.
gotwitdays.org
FOSTER CITY: Glow Ball Golf Tournament. A 5 player
adult team scramble. A shotgun start at 7pm will give teams
9 holes of “Lights Out Glow Ball” golf. Registration fees
are $50 per player/$250 per team and include green fees, two
glow in the dark golf balls per player, dinner, and a
t-shirt. Call: (650) 286-3395. fostercity.org
ORANGE:
Easter Eggstravaganza,
March 29-April 19, 2014. Annual event with train rides, meet
the Easter Bunny, egg hunts and fun activities at Irvine Park Railroad,
Orange, CA.
irvineparkrailroad.com
SAN FRANCISCO: Off the Screen: Joshua Light Show and Moon Duo. Joshua Light Show combines analog methods such as liquid light, overhead projection, and mirrors with new video technology to create an immersive and improvisational environment of light accompanied by the musical group Moon Duo.
Time 7-10 p.m.
Location: Exploratorium’s Kanbar Forum, Pier 15, San Francisco, CA. First-come, first-served basis.
Admission: Adults Only (18+), included with museum admission. $15 general,
exploratorium.edu
SANTA ANA
-
Bubblefest,
through April 20, 2014.
ARCATA:
Godwit Days Spring Migration Bird Festival, April 16-22, 2014. Humboldt Bay National Wildlife Refuge.
Weeklong birding and nature festival includes a field trip to Humboldt Bay Refuge. The festival also includes more than 100 eco-tours and workshops, an art show, live birds of prey and a keynote lecture.
gotwitdays.org
LOS ANGELES: Manicomio, play, April 4-May 23, 2014. Zombie Joe's Underground Theatre Group's all-new experimental theatrical labyrinth of interwoven lives, flashbacks, dreams and apparitions haunting a dark asylum
is directed by Sebastian Muñoz and produced by Zombie Joe.
Fridays at 8:30 p.m. at ZJU Theatre Group, 4850 Lankershim Blvd., North Hollywood, CA.
Reservations: (818) 202 - 4120 Tickets: $15. See: ZombieJoes.com
ORANGE:
Easter Eggstravaganza,
March 29-April 19, 2014. Annual event with train rides, meet
the Easter Bunny, egg hunts and fun activities at Irvine Park Railroad,
Orange, CA.
irvineparkrailroad.com
RED BLUFF: Red Bluff Round UP, April 18-20, 2014. Round-Up Week includes Timed Event Slack
Wednesday, Open 4D Barrel Race, more. Rodeo First Performance
Saturday and Rodeo Second Performance
Sunday. redbluffroundup.com
SANTA ANA
-
Bubblefest,
through April 20, 2014.
SOUTH EL MONTE - Spring Fair, April 4-20, 2014. Annual
largest Latin Easter Event in Los
Angeles. Carnival Rides, Live
Entertainment, Carnival Games,
Exhibits, Large Food Court. Free
Parking. Location: Whittier
Narrows Recreation Area, So El
Monte, 60 Freeway & Rosemead Blvd,
South El Monte, CA. oentertainment.net
Adults Only Easter Egg Hunt: Crescent Country, Crescent
Mills, CA. 530.284.6016
Annual Easter Egg Decorating Party. 8 p.m. The Waystation,
Greenville, CA. Call: 530.284.6018
Easter Egg drop off, Donate boiled, decorated eggs to Nellz
Towne Pump, Greenville, CA. Call: 530.284.6633
Easter Egg drop off for Taylorsville, I.V. Museum,
Taylorsville, CA. 2-4 p.m. Call: 530.284.6406
See full list of events for April 19
ARCATA:
Godwit Days Spring Migration Bird Festival, April 16-22, 2014. Humboldt Bay National Wildlife Refuge.
Weeklong birding and nature festival includes a field trip to Humboldt Bay Refuge. The festival also includes more than 100 eco-tours and workshops, an art show, live birds of prey and a keynote lecture.
gotwitdays.org
BURBANK:
ARTS Festival April
19-20, 2014 10 a.m.- 5p.m. Cost: Free.
San Fernando Blvd. between Magnolia &
Olive, Burbank, CA. Call: (818) 238-5180,
downtown-burbank.org
CORONA: Taste of Brews Inland Empire.
Showcasing 40-plus craft breweries, tasteofbrews.com
GREENVILLE: Annual Easter Egg
Hunt, Evergreen Market, Greenville, CA. 8:30 a.m. Call:
(530) 284-7313 evergreenmarket.biz
IRWINDALE -
The Original Pleasure
Renaissance Faire, April 5 - May 18, 2014. on Saturdays &
Sundays. Location:
Santa Fe Dam Recreation Area, Irwindale, CA. Call: (626) 969-4750.
renfair.com
LA VERNE: Cool
Cruise 8 Car Show. Enjoy classic cars, rock
music and the biggest event of the year in
Old Town. Show is always the Saturday before
Easter. Time: 9 a.m. - 5 pm. Admission is
free, held in Old Town La Verne, D & 3rd
Streets, La Verne, CA, ci.la-verne.ca.us
ORANGE:
Easter Eggstravaganza,
March 29-April 19, 2014. Annual event with train rides, meet
the Easter Bunny, egg hunts and fun activities at Irvine Park Railroad,
Orange, CA.
irvineparkrailroad.com
RED BLUFF: Red Bluff Round UP, April 18-20, 2014. Round-Up Week includes Timed Event Slack
Wednesday, Open 4D Barrel Race, more. Rodeo First Performance
Saturday and Rodeo Second Performance
Sunday. redbluffroundup.com
SAN DIEGO:
Taste of Hillcrest fabuloushillcrest.com
SAN FRANCISCO:Northern
California Cherry Blossom Festival April
12-13 and April 19-20, 2014 Cherry Blossom Parade Apr 20,
2014 Route: City Hall to Japantown, San Francisco Time: 1
p.m. start.
SAN FRANCISCO: Deconstructing the Joshua Light Show.
Hands-on light learning. Joshua White, will open the day
with a talk about the impressive and varied history of the
light show, which he founded in 1967 after being deeply
influence by the fertile light show community in the Bay
Area. Time: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Location: Exploratorium’s Kanbar Forum, Pier 15, San Francisco, CA 94111
Admission: Included with museum admission, $25 general.
RSVP required, contact cinemaarts@exploratorium.edu.
SANTA ANA
-
Bubblefest,
through April 20, 2014.
SOUTH EL MONTE - Spring Fair, April 4-20, 2014. Annual
largest Latin Easter Event in Los
Angeles. Carnival Rides, Live
Entertainment, Carnival Games,
Exhibits, Large Food Court. Free
Parking. Location: Whittier
Narrows Recreation Area, So El
Monte, 60 Freeway & Rosemead Blvd,
South El Monte, CA. oentertainment.net
SUSANVILLE: Lassen Sportsmen's Club Junior
Fishing Derby. 25th Annual derby registration begins 5am –
9am, Susanville Memorial Park. For more info, call Don
(530)339-2153 or Jim (530)251-6828.
Mt. Jura Gem & I.V. Museum, Annual Easter Egg Hunt, 10:30
a.m. Taylorsville, CA. Chuck Clay Memorial Park. Call:
530.284.6406
Indian Valley Chamber of Commerce Easter Egg Hunt at I.V.
Elementary School lawn. 10:30 a.m. with eggs and prizes for
all of the children. Always a Fun, Free community event.
Call: 530.284.6633
ARCATA:
Godwit Days Spring Migration Bird Festival, April 16-22, 2014. Humboldt Bay National Wildlife Refuge.
Weeklong birding and nature festival includes a field trip to Humboldt Bay Refuge. The festival also includes more than 100 eco-tours and workshops, an art show, live birds of prey and a keynote lecture.
gotwitdays.org
BURBANK:
ARTS Festival April
19-20, 2014 10 a.m.- 5p.m. Cost: Free.
San Fernando Blvd. between Magnolia &
Olive, Burbank, CA. Call: (818) 238-5180,
downtown-burbank.org
IRWINDALE -
The Original Pleasure
Renaissance Faire, April 5 - May 18, 2014. on Saturdays &
Sundays. Location:
Santa Fe Dam Recreation Area, Irwindale, CA. Call: (626) 969-4750.
renfair.com
RED BLUFF: Red Bluff Round UP, April 18-20, 2014. Round-Up Week includes Timed Event Slack
Wednesday, Open 4D Barrel Race, more. Rodeo First Performance
Saturday and Rodeo Second Performance
Sunday. redbluffroundup.com
SAN FRANCISCO:Union
Street Easter Parade&
Spring Celebration Sunday, April 20, 2014 Union Street ~
Gough to Steiner 10a-5p, Parade begins at 2p
SAN FRANCISCO:Northern
California Cherry Blossom FestivalApril
12-13 and April 19-20, 2014 Cherry Blossom Parade Apr 20,
2014 Route: City Hall to Japantown, San Francisco Time: 1
p.m. start.
SANTA ANA
-
Bubblefest,
through April 20, 2014.
SOUTH EL MONTE - Spring Fair, April 4-20, 2014. Annual
largest Latin Easter Event in Los
Angeles. Carnival Rides, Live
Entertainment, Carnival Games,
Exhibits, Large Food Court. Free
Parking. Location: Whittier
Narrows Recreation Area, So El
Monte, 60 Freeway & Rosemead Blvd,
South El Monte, CA. oentertainment.net
ARCATA:
Godwit Days Spring Migration Bird Festival, April 16-22, 2014. Humboldt Bay National Wildlife Refuge.
Weeklong birding and nature festival includes a field trip to Humboldt Bay Refuge. The festival also includes more than 100 eco-tours and workshops, an art show, live birds of prey and a keynote lecture.
gotwitdays.org
REDWOOD VALLEY: Frey Farm Tour and Dinner. Celebrate Earth Day with a
Biodynamic farm tour and dinner prepared with seasonal organic ingredients
from the Frey Ranch. Guided farm tours at 3pm with a
short hike to the barn to visit baby lambs and goats, and ranch gardens that
provide organic veggies, flowers, and herbs. $45 per person,
RSVP (707) 468.7936 , freywine.com).
Frey Vineyards, 14000 Tomki Rd., Redwood Valley, CA
ARCATA:
Godwit Days Spring Migration Bird Festival, April 16-22, 2014. Humboldt Bay National Wildlife Refuge.
Weeklong birding and nature festival includes a field trip to Humboldt Bay Refuge. The festival also includes more than 100 eco-tours and workshops, an art show, live birds of prey and a keynote lecture.
gotwitdays.org
SAN DIEGO: Food Allergy
Symposium. This is a fantastic, free
event with topics to help you and your
family's health. Food Allergy Research
& Education (FARE) and Allergy & Asthma
Medical Group cordially invites the San
Diego food allergy community to attend an
evening of education and support. Facts About Food Allergy,
presented with Susan Laubach, MD
Voluntary Assistant Clinical Professor, UCSD; Associate Physician, Allergy & Asthma Medical Group and Research Center allergyandasthma.com; Anxieties While Dealing with Food Allergies,
with Jill Stoddard, PhD; Nutrition & Food Allergies,
with Jill Greer, MS, RD, CNSC
Consulting Dietician mychildrensdietian.com. Time: 6-8 p.m. Address: San
Diego County Office of Education - 6401
Linda Vista Rd, Room 401, San Diego, CA
92111 6. Free and open to the public. Call:
310-883-8644 or foodallergy.org
SANTA BARBARA - Santa Barbara Fair & Expo April 23-27, 2014. Theme: 25 Years of Magic. Earl Warren Showgrounds, Santa Barbara, CA. earlwarren.com
FULLERTON: Thursdays at the Downtown
Plaza, Apr. 3-Oct. 30, 2014. Time:
4-8:30 p.m. Entertainment from 6:30-8:30
p.m. Location: 121 E. Wilshire Avenue, between Harbor Boulevard and Pomona Avenue, adjacent to the Fullerton Museum Center. (714) 738-6545,
cityoffullerton.com
PARADISE:
Gold Nugget Days, April
24-27, 2014. goldnuggetmuseum.com
REDONDO BEACH - Spring Fest,
April 24-27, 2014 Spring Carnival & Community Festival Carnival Rides,
Kids' Zone Arts & Crafts, Food Court, Gourmet Food Trucks.
FREE Admission, FREE Parking. Location:1935 Manhattan Beach Blvd., Redondo Beach,
CA. Hours and info: nrbba.org
SANTA BARBARA - Santa Barbara Fair & Expo
April 23-27, 2014. Theme: 25 Years
of Magic. Earl Warren Showgrounds, Santa
Barbara, CA. earlwarren.com
ARVIN:
Arvin
Wildflower Festival, April 25 - April 27, 2014. Celebrate
Spring blooms. arvinchamberofcommerce.com
COSTA MESA: The World's Largest Pet
& Pet Products Expo, Apr. 25-27, 2014. petexpooc.org.
Do not bring your pets to this show! Reptile Show and Sale presented by Repticon
Touch, hold and interact with lizards, snakes, tarantulas and other reptiles .
Dog Events
Watch dogs and their handlers perform amazing stunts to upbeat music in this action-packed show.
Police K-9 Demonstrations
Watch Canine Officers at work and experience why Police Dogs are prime candidates for Police and Search Teams.
Cat Program
Cats offer the public an opportunity to visit with, pet and learn about different breeds of cats.
Bird Show
Joe’s menagerie of birds are sure to impress as they show you the stuff that animal actors are made of.
Kid’s Aquarium Contest
Kids can create their own 10-gallon aquarium. Winners are judged in 3 categories: Natural, Creative and Themed.
See Over 1000 Animals!
Splash Dogs – Dock Diving Fun
Adoption Pet Grooming Makeover
Adorable Adoptable Pets
Dog Breed Displays and Education
Fish Exhibitions
Repticon at Pet Expo Small and Large Animals Free Flight Bird Show Aquarium
Experience Pet Experts, Breeders, Trainers
Petting Zoo and Pony Rides And More. Location:
88 Fair Dr. Costa Mesa, CA. General admission:
$13.
INDIO -
Stagecoach
Music
Festival
April
25-27, 2014 Top
Country Western Acts. Location:
Empire
Polo
Club,
Indio,
CA. stagecoachfestival.com
LAKESIDE:
Lakeside Rodeo, April 25-27, 2014.
Nearly 50 year tradition in San
Diego area.
Tickets $15-20, 12584 Mapleview Street
Lakeside, CA. (619) 561-4331, lakesiderodeo.com
LOS ANGELES: Manicomio, play, April 4-May 23, 2014. Zombie Joe's Underground Theatre Group's all-new experimental theatrical labyrinth of interwoven lives, flashbacks, dreams and apparitions haunting a dark asylum
is directed by Sebastian Muñoz and produced by Zombie Joe.
Fridays at 8:30 p.m. at ZJU Theatre Group, 4850 Lankershim Blvd., North Hollywood, CA.
Reservations: (818) 202 - 4120 Tickets: $15. See: ZombieJoes.com
NEWPORT BEACH: Newport to Ensenada International
Yacht Race. newporttoensenada.com
OAKLAND: Branch Out with Fibers - A Fiber Artisans
Conference, April 25-27, 2014. The Conference of Northern
California Handweavers offers seminars for learning and a market
place for shopping. Location: Oakland Marriott Convention
Center, Oakland, CA. cnch.org
PARADISE:
Gold Nugget Days, April
24-27, 2014. goldnuggetmuseum.com
REDONDO BEACH - Spring Fest,
April 24-27, 2014 Spring Carnival & Community Festival Carnival Rides,
Kids' Zone Arts & Crafts, Food Court, Gourmet Food Trucks.
FREE Admission, FREE Parking. Location:1935 Manhattan Beach Blvd., Redondo Beach,
CA. Hours and info: nrbba.org
SANTA BARBARA - Santa Barbara Fair & Expo
April 23-27, 2014. Theme: 25 Years
of Magic. Earl Warren Showgrounds, Santa Barbara, CA. earlwarren.com
SANTA MARIA - Santa Maria Valley Strawberry Festival
April
25-27,
2014. Cost: $9
adult.
Location: 937
South
Thornburg
Street,
Santa
Maria,
Calif. santamariafairpark.com
SPRINGVILLE: Springville Rodeo, April 25-27,
2014. 66th annual PRCA rodeo includes queens, cowboys,
cattle and more. Barrels & Bulls,
Motorcycle Barrel Race and Queen's
Coronation Dance, Downtown Parade, Miss
Rodeo California, Hide Race, Packing
Contest, U.S. Marine Corps Mounted Color
Guard, Springville Sierra Rodeo
Stagecoach, Silver Dollar Dig, Cowboy
Clowns, Seven Wild and Wooly
Professional Rodeo Events, with top
Cowboys and Cowgirls. Live music Friday
and Saturday. Tickets: $15-20 general
admission. springvillerodeo.com
STOCKTON -
Asparagus Festival April 25-27, 2014 asparagusfest.com
UPLAND - Lemon Festival and Business Expo, April
25-27,
2014.
Lemon
Festival
&
Business
Expo in
Downtown
Upland.
Great
food,
carnival
rides
and
games,
lemon
flavored
items
and
artisans
from all
parts of
California.
Hours: Friday 3-11pm,
Saturday 10am-11pm,
Sunday 10am-10pm. uplandlemonfestival.com
ARVIN:
Arvin
Wildflower Festival, April 25 - April 27, 2014.
Celebrate Spring blooms. arvinchamberofcommerce.com
BODEGA BAY - Bodega Bay Fisherman's Festival
April 26-27, 2014. Annual event
celebrates with a boat parade, the blessing of the fleet, the wooden boat race, live performances, and
more! Time: 10am - 5pm at Westside Park on Westshore Road in Bodega Bay. Admission is $12. Parking is free. bbfishfest.org
CAMBRIA: Heart's Ease Fairie Festival. Fanciful Face Painting, Yummy Fairy Snacks, Magical Music, Crafts, and Storybook Adventure.
Presented by Spellbound Herbs, call (805) 927-5224. Location: 4101 Burton Dr. Event date: April 26, 2014 Phone: (805) 927-5224, spellboundherbs.com
CAMBRIA - Annual Cambria Wildflower Show,
A display of fresh wildflowers collected from the Monterey County line to the
Morro Bay Estuary and from the coastal bluffs to the ridge of the Santa Lucia
Mountains. Donation at the door $3, Students of all ages free. Time: 12-5 p.m. Cambria Vets' Hall Sponsored by
Friends of the Fiscalini Ranch Phone: (805) 927-2856.
See Flower Shows
COSTA MESA: The World's Largest
Pet & Pet Products Expo, Apr. 25-27,
2014. petexpooc.org.
COSTA MESA:
Community Run. Held at TeWinkle Park, Costa Mesa,
CA. 7 a.m.- Noon. Preregister: costamesacommunityrun.com
CUPERTINO: Cherry Blossom Festival,
April 26 & 27, 2014. Japanese food and beverages,
entertainment, demonstrations, cultural exhibits, art,
crafts and clothing for sale. All-day entertainment takes
place in the Amphitheatre to honor sister city Toyokawa,
Japan. Time:10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Location: Memorial Park at
Stevens Creek Blvd and Mary Ave in Cupertino. Call: (408)
940-5287, cupertinotoyokawa.org
ENCINITAS:
Street Fair April 26-27, 2014. Time: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
INDIO -
Stagecoach
Music
Festival
April
25-27, 2014 Top
Country Western Acts. Location:
Empire
Polo
Club,
Indio,
CA. stagecoachfestival.com
IRWINDALE -
The Original Pleasure
Renaissance Faire, April 5 - May 18, 2014. on Saturdays &
Sundays. Location:
Santa Fe Dam Recreation Area, Irwindale, CA. Call: (626) 969-4750.
renfair.com
LAKESIDE:
Lakeside Rodeo, April 25-27, 2014.
Nearly 50 year tradition in San
Diego area.
Tickets $15-20, 12584 Mapleview Street
Lakeside, CA. (619) 561-4331, lakesiderodeo.com
LA VERNE: Spring Wine Walk, 5:30 - 8:30
p.m. Age 21+, $35-40 ticket at
oldtownwinewalk.com Merchants
throughout Old Town offer wine tastings and
local restaurant food offerings in beautiful
Old Town La Verne, at Bonita Avenue and D
Street. Live music will be part of the
festivities. Call City of La Verne at (909)
596-8706 or the La Verne Chamber of Commerce
at (909) 593-5265 ci.la-verne.ca.us
MORAGA - Moraga Triathlon. The swim is a challenging 400
meter sprint, followed by a 22 K bike ride (about 13 miles)
winding through a scenic redwood forest. The event
culminates with a 5 K (3.1mile) run. For more information
visit moragatri.com
or call (925) 888-7035.
MORRO BAY:
Kite Festival,
April 26-27, 2014,
11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday; 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday,
morrobaykitefestival.org
MOUNTAIN VIEW: Spring Family Parade. 36th Annual
Downtown Family Parade "Sail Into Summer!" begins at noon on
Castro Street at Villa Street and continue all the way into
Pioneer Park for crafts, games, music and fun. Time:
12 Noon - 3 p.m. mountainview.gov
OAKLAND: Branch Out with Fibers - A Fiber Artisans
Conference, April 25-27, 2014. The Conference of Northern
California Handweavers offers seminars for learning and a
market place for shopping. Location: Oakland Marriott
Convention Center, Oakland, CA. cnch.org
PARADISE:
Gold Nugget Days, April
24-27, 2014. Gold Nugget Parade Saturday
at N00n. goldnuggetmuseum.com
PETALUMA: Petaluma
Butter & Egg Days Parade
& Celebration Saturday, April 26, 2014 10a-5p
PISMO BEACH:
Taste of Pismo. pismochamber.com
PORTERVILLE:
Iris Festival. Time: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Porterville Chamber of Commerce
(559) 784-7502 irisfestival.porterville.com
REDONDO BEACH - Spring Fest,
April 24-27, 2014 Spring Carnival & Community Festival Carnival Rides,
Kids' Zone Arts & Crafts, Food Court, Gourmet Food Trucks.
FREE Admission, FREE Parking. Location:1935 Manhattan Beach Blvd., Redondo Beach,
CA. Hours and info: nrbba.org
SAN FRANCISCO: DogFest, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Location: Duboce Park, Noe Street at Duboce
Avenue, San Francisco, CA.
mckinleyschool.org/dogfest/
SAN DIEGO: Adams Avenue Unplugged, April 26-27, 2014. 25 Stages,
135 acts, 150 performances. Unplugged, formerly the Roots Festival, is a musical walk-about. Acoustic performances are held inside businesses and on large outdoor stages. This is one of the best times to experience all that Adams Avenue has to offer.
adamsavenuebusiness.com
SANTA BARBARA - Santa Barbara Fair & Expo
April 23-27, 2014. Theme: 25 Years
of Magic. Earl Warren Showgrounds, Santa Barbara, CA. earlwarren.com
SANTA CRUZ -Logjam! April 26-27, 2014.
The longest running "old
boards, no cords"
surfing competition is
back at Pleasure Point
for two days of amazing
surfing action on
vintage boards from the
1960's. Location:
Pleasure Point, Santa
Cruz, CA. bigsticksurfing.org
SANTA CRUZ: Ducky Derby.
Annual Ducky Derby & Carnival Rain
or Shine. Rubber Duck Races, Games, Food
Prizes, Entertainment, Free
Admission. Time: 10:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Location: Friendship Gardens, Harvey West Blvd., Huntington
Beach, CA. duckyderbysantacruz.org
SANTA MARIA - Santa Maria Valley Strawberry Festival
April
25-27,
2014. Cost: $9
adult.
Location: 937
South
Thornburg
Street,
Santa
Maria,
Calif. santamariafairpark.com
SEAL BEACH: Seal Beach Classic Car Show. 600
vintage cars line Main Street and the entryway to Seal Beach
Pier during this annual, free seaside show that attracts
more than 30,000 people. Time: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Location:
Main Street between Pacific Coast Highway and Ocean Ave.,
Seal Beach, CA. sealbeachchamber.com
SOLVANG: Solvang Datsun Roadster Classic,
April 25 – 26, 2014. Location: Copenhagen Drive, Solvang, CA solvangroadstershow.wordpress.com
SPRINGVILLE: Springville Rodeo, April 25-27,
2014. 66th annual PRCA rodeo includes queens, cowboys,
cattle and more. Barrels & Bulls,
Motorcycle Barrel Race and Queen's
Coronation Dance, Downtown Parade, Miss
Rodeo California, Hide Race, Packing
Contest, U.S. Marine Corps Mounted Color
Guard, Springville Sierra Rodeo
Stagecoach, Silver Dollar Dig, Cowboy
Clowns, Seven Wild and Wooly
Professional Rodeo Events, with top
Cowboys and Cowgirls. Live music Friday
and Saturday. Tickets: $15-20 general
admission. springvillerodeo.com
STOCKTON -
Asparagus Festival April 25-27, 2014 asparagusfest.com
UPLAND - Lemon Festival and Business Expo, April
25-27,
2014.
Lemon
Festival
&
Business
Expo in
Downtown
Upland.
Great
food,
carnival
rides
and
games,
lemon
flavored
items
and
artisans
from all
parts of
California.
Hours: Friday 3-11pm,
Saturday 10am-11pm,
Sunday 10am-10pm. uplandlemonfestival.com
WALNUT CREEK: Sidewalk Fine Arts & Crafts Festival April
26 & 27, 2014 pacificfinearts.com
WINTERS: Wine & Art in the Park. Location: Rotary
Park, E. Main St., Winters, CA. Time: 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.
visitwinters.com
WOODLAND -
Scottish Games &
Festival, April 26-27,
2014. Location:
Yolo County Fairgrounds,
Woodland, CA. saccallie.org
YORBA LINDA: Father & Son Fishing Derby. Fishing at
the Huckleberry Pond at the Santa Ana River Lakes. Breakfast
and a raffle, followed by fishing--bring your own pole
or use one of the ones provided. Time: 8-10 a.m.
Contact (714) 961-7160, yorba-linda.org.
ARVIN:
Arvin
Wildflower Festival, April 25 - April 27, 2014.
Celebrate Spring blooms. arvinchamberofcommerce.com
BIG SUR:
Big Sur Marathon.
The Big Sur Marathon began in 1986 with 1,800 runners, and
has grown continuously since first launched. Call
831.625.6226, bsim.org
BODEGA BAY - Bodega Bay Fisherman's Festival April
26-27, 2014. Annual event
celebrates with a boat parade, the blessing of the fleet, the wooden boat race, live performances, and
more! Time: 10am - 5pm at Westside Park on Westshore Road in Bodega Bay. Admission is $12. Parking is free. bbfishfest.org
COSTA MESA: The World's Largest
Pet & Pet Products Expo, Apr. 25-27,
2014. petexpooc.org.
CUPERTINO: Cherry Blossom Festival,
April 26 & 27, 2014. Japanese food and beverages,
entertainment, demonstrations, cultural exhibits, art,
crafts and clothing for sale. All-day entertainment takes
place in the Amphitheatre to honor sister city Toyokawa,
Japan. Time:10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Location: Memorial Park at
Stevens Creek Blvd and Mary Ave in Cupertino. Call: (408)
940-5287, cupertinotoyokawa.org
ENCINITAS:
Street Fair April 26-27, 2014. Time: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
HALF
MOON BAY
-
Pacific
Coast Dream Machines, Car & Airplane Show. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Location: Half Moon Bay Airport, Half
Moon Bay, CA miramarevents.com
HUNTINGTON BEACH:
Taste of Huntington Beach. tastehb.com
INDIO -
Stagecoach
Music
Festival
April
25-27, 2014 Top
Country Western Acts. Location:
Empire
Polo
Club,
Indio,
CA. stagecoachfestival.com
IRWINDALE -
The Original Pleasure
Renaissance Faire, April 5 - May 18, 2014. on Saturdays &
Sundays. Location:
Santa Fe Dam Recreation Area, Irwindale, CA. Call: (626) 969-4750.
renfair.com
LAKESIDE:
Lakeside Rodeo, April 25-27, 2014.
Nearly 50 year tradition in San
Diego area.
Tickets $15-20, 12584 Mapleview Street
Lakeside, CA. (619) 561-4331, lakesiderodeo.com
LOS ANGELES:
Heritage Day. Held at the Pico House at El Pueblo
Historical Monument, home of the world famous Olvera Street!
MORRO BAY:
Kite Festival,
April 26-27, 2014,
11 a.m.-5 p.m.
OAKLAND: Branch Out with Fibers - A Fiber Artisans
Conference, April 25-27, 2014. The Conference of Northern
California Handweavers offers seminars for learning and a
market place for shopping. Location: Oakland Marriott
Convention Center, Oakland, CA. cnch.org
PARADISE:
Gold Nugget Days, April
24-27, 2014. goldnuggetmuseum.com
PISMO BEACH: Go Coastal: The Taste and Terroir of SLO Wine Country. Winemaker Seminar. 11am-1pm
at Dinosaur Caves Park, 2701 Price St., Pismo Beach.
Tickets: $50 VIP Preferred Seating, $40 General Seating, includes commemorative stemware, tasting flight, and wine & edibles reception.
slowine.com
REDONDO BEACH - Spring Fest,
April 24-27, 2014 Spring Carnival & Community Festival Carnival Rides,
Kids' Zone Arts & Crafts, Food Court, Gourmet Food Trucks.
FREE Admission, FREE Parking. Location:1935 Manhattan Beach Blvd., Redondo Beach,
CA. Hours and info: nrbba.org
SAN JOSE: 2014 Annual Spring Rose
Show. Viewing of roses for the public
will be from 1-5 p.m. There is no charge.
Hundreds of beautiful roses will be on
display for the public to enjoy. Come and
find examples of your old favorites, as well
as new varieties you'll want to add to your
garden! For those entering roses, entries
are accepted from 7:00-10:00 AM on Sunday
morning. Free public viewing of roses.
Location: Almaden Community Center, 6445
Camden Ave. San Jose, CA, sccrose.org
SAN FRANCISCO: Taste of the Nation.
Tickets: $125
-$250. Location: The Metreon
135 4th St., San Francisco, CA.
ce.strength.org
SANTA BARBARA - Santa Barbara Fair & Expo
April 23-27, 2014. Theme: 25 Years
of Magic. Earl Warren Showgrounds, Santa Barbara, CA. earlwarren.com
SANTA
BARBARA
-
Kirkin O'Tartans. Music at Trinity hosts the
admission-free community concert
series. Blessing of the tartans and wee
beasties with bagpipes and drums, poetry and
songs, co-hosted with the International
Scottish Society, the Santa Barbara Chapter.
Time: 3 p.m. Trinity Episcopal Church 1500
State and Micheltorena Streets, Santa
Barbara, CA. Call: (805) 687-0189,
trinitysb.org
SANTA CRUZ -Logjam! April 26-27, 2014.
The longest running "old
boards, no cords"
surfing competition is
back at Pleasure Point
for two days of amazing
surfing action on
vintage boards from the
1960's. Location:
Pleasure Point, Santa
Cruz, CA. bigsticksurfing.org
SANTA MARIA - Santa Maria Valley Strawberry Festival
April
25-27,
2014. Cost: $9
adult.
Location: 937
South
Thornburg
Street,
Santa
Maria,
Calif. santamariafairpark.com
SOLVANG: Solvang Datsun Roadster Classic,
April 25 – 26, 2014. Location: Copenhagen Drive, Solvang, CA solvangroadstershow.wordpress.com
SPRINGVILLE: Springville Rodeo, April 25-27,
2014. 66th annual PRCA rodeo includes queens, cowboys,
cattle and more. Barrels & Bulls,
Motorcycle Barrel Race and Queen's
Coronation Dance, Downtown Parade, Miss
Rodeo California, Hide Race, Packing
Contest, U.S. Marine Corps Mounted Color
Guard, Springville Sierra Rodeo
Stagecoach, Silver Dollar Dig, Cowboy
Clowns, Seven Wild and Wooly
Professional Rodeo Events, with top
Cowboys and Cowgirls. Live music Friday
and Saturday. Tickets: $15-20 general
admission. springvillerodeo.com
STOCKTON -
Asparagus Festival April 25-27, 2014 asparagusfest.com
UPLAND - Lemon Festival and Business Expo, April
25-27,
2014.
Lemon
Festival
&
Business
Expo in
Downtown
Upland.
Great
food,
carnival
rides
and
games,
lemon
flavored
items
and
artisans
from all
parts of
California.
Hours: Friday 3-11pm,
Saturday 10am-11pm,
Sunday 10am-10pm. uplandlemonfestival.com
WALNUT CREEK: Sidewalk Fine Arts & Crafts Festival April
26 & 27, 2014. 150 artists and crafters lining the
sidewalk of Main Street and the closed street of Locust in
downtown Walnut Creek. This event has been ranked as one of
the top 100 outdoor fine arts shows in the country. pacificfinearts.com
WEST COVINA: Parents Health Fair & Festival. Clowns, Face Painting, Balloons, Moon Bounces, Game Booths, Sensory Area, Prizes, Craft Booths, Live Performances & DJ. Parents & Caregivers visit and stop by Support Group Area, Network with Other Parents. For children and young adults with special needs from
birth to 22, their families, and professionals who work with them.
Hot
Dogs &
Chips
Snow
Cones
Cotton
Candy
Popcorn Time: 1-4 p.m. Location: Cortez Park,
2441 E Cortez Ave.,
West Covina, CA Office (626) 919-1091 parentsplacefrc.com
WOODLAND -
Scottish Games &
Festival, April 26-27,
2014. Location:
Yolo County Fairgrounds,
Woodland, CA. saccallie.org
SAN LUIS OBISPO: : Central Coast Longboard Surf
Classic, April 30-May 4, 2014. Combining the fun, laid back atmosphere of
wine country and unique surf culture, enjoy 4 days of events
evoking the magic of wine and waves. winewavesandbeyond.com
SELMA: Raisin Festival April 30-May 23, 2014
APPLE VALLEY: National Day of Prayer. Public is invited to join a consortium of church leaders at the flag pole outside Town Hall, 14955 Dale Evans Parkway, 12-1
p.m. An evening service at Apple Valley Faith Center at 19923 Bear Valley Road in Apple Valley,
7 p.m.
Cost: Free
Location: Town Hall Flag Poles
14955 Dale Evans Parkway
Apple Valley, California
APPLE VALLEY:
Concerts in the Courtyard with Time Bombs, band. Listen
to Classic Rock. Cost: Free. Location: Apple Valley Commons
Courtyard.
SELMA: Raisin Festival April 30-May 23, 2014
ALPINE: Sage & Songbirds Festival on May 2-4, 2014, chirp.org
CALIFORNIA: Indie Bookstore Day
ALPINE:
Sage & Songbirds Festival
on May 2-4, 2014, chirp.org
BAKERSFIELD: PRCA Stampede Days, May 2-4, 2014.
Biggest Little Rodeo in California. The Kern County Sheriff’s Reserves have provided over 50 years of law enforcement service to the County of Kern, California.
The purpose of the rodeo is to raise
funds for training and equipment for The
Kern County Sheriff’s Reserve. Location:
Kern County Fairgrounds. Tickets:
$16-30.stampededaysrodeo.com
BAKERSFIELD
St. George Spring Greek Food
Festival stgeorgebakersfield.org
CARLSBAD:
Roses Around the World 27th Annual Rose
Show. The California Coastal Rose Society
presents this event at Carlsbad by the Sea
Resort, 850 Palomar Airport Road,
Carlsbad, CA 92011 Free - Open to the public
12:30 to 5:30 pm californiacoastalrose.com
COARSEGOLD: Rodeo, May 3-4, 2014, Saturday, May 4
Kids Rodeo, Rodeo Royalty Kids Mutton
Bustin' Dance. Sunday, May 5
Cowboy Church, Pro Rodeo. Always held the first
weekend in May. All proceeds from the Coarsegold Rodeo
used to benefit youth organizations of Eastern Madera
County. coarsegoldrodeo.com
CORNING: May Madness
Car Show, May 2-3, 2014 . May Madness Car Show in Downtown
Corning. corningchamber.org
CUPERTINO:
Cupertino Day. Held at Blackberry Farm there's a BBQ Lunch (limited to first 500
people), free swimming and nature tours. Time: 10 a.m. - 6
p.m., This annual event is held at Blackberry Farm, 21979
San Fernando Road, Cupertino, CA. cupertino.org
FOSTER CITY
Polynesian
Festival. 10am-5pm fostercity.org
IRWINDALE -
The Original Pleasure
Renaissance Faire, April 5 - May 18, 2014. on Saturdays &
Sundays. Location:
Santa Fe Dam Recreation Area, Irwindale, CA. Call: (626) 969-4750.
renfair.com
MARIPOSA:
Mariposa Butterfly Festival, May 2-4 2014. A Taste of Mariposa
($5 admission) Friday night showcases local restaurants and a Butterfly hat contest.
Saturday kicks off with a parade through downtown. The Art and Artisans show their handcrafted wares. There will be releases of butterflies through out Saturday and Sunday, with thousands of Painted Ladies being released. Free live entertainment will take place both days. Saturday there will be a Quilt show and bed turning at the History Center.
Cost: Free except for Taste. Info: Mariposabutterflyfestival.net
MORGAN HILL: Cops & Robbers Ball.
Community Law Enforcement Foundation of
Morgan Hill event, public invited. Cost:
$95. Time: 6-11 p.m. morganhillclef.org
MOUNTAIN
VIEW: A la Carte & Art May 3 & 4, 2014
pacificfinearts.com
OROVILLE: Feather
Fiesta Days, May 3-17, 2014 . All events free
Location: Historic Downtown District
Oroville, California. This year starts with an event at Riverbend Park on
Saturday, May 3rd and ends with the Grand
Parade, Gold Rush Car Show and many other
events on Saturday, May 17.
cityoforoville.org
PALM SPRINGS Palm Springs Rodeo, May
2-4, 2014. GSGRA
- Hot Rodeo is billed as the Gay Rodeo. AC
Dysart Equestrian Park 2111 West Victory
Avenue Banning, CA. palmspringsrodeo.org
RAMONA - Charity Cars & Crafts
Show. To benefit the RHS Band & Guard
Programs--event is still recruiting
sponsors & vendors.
royalallianceband.org/carshow.html
RIVERDALE: Riverdale Rodeo, May 3-4, 2014. PRCA
rodeo event. riverdalerodeo.webs.com
SALINAS: Steinbeck Festival May 2-4, 2014. 34th
annual event includes speakers, tours, authors,
musicians, artists & more to celebrate The Grapes of Wrath 75th anniversary.
Tickets, call: (831) 775-4721, Steinbeck.org
SAN LEANDRO: Celebrity impersonator John DeMers Singing
Tribute to Frank Sinatra. Celebrate Older Americans Month by
enjoying a stroll down nostalgia lane with a musical tribute to Ol’
Blue Eyes. Free admission. Time: 2-3 p.m. Location:
Main Library, San Leandro, CA. Call: (510) 577-3971,
sanleandro.org
SANTA YNEZ: Rancheros Visitadores. Visiting Ranchers with more than 500 horses, riders, carriages, wagons and associates receive a traditional blessing in the early afternoon at Mission Santa Ines in Solvang. This is the annual gathering of the men’s social club, whose members camp for a week on ranch lands in the Santa Ynez Valley.
SELMA: Raisin Festival April 30-May
23, 2014
STONYFORD: Stonyford Rodeo, May 3-4, 2014,
71st Annual Stonyford PCRA
Rodeo begins with breakfast, followed by a charming little parade through town, then the rodeo at 1 p.m. The second day's events begin at noon on Sunday. stonycreekhorsemen.org
TEMECULA: Temecula Wine & Music Festival
temeculawineandmusicfestival.com
YUCCA VALLEY: Spring
Concert with High Desert Chorus. Time:
2:30 p.m. Cost: Donations. Location:
Yucca Valley Community Center, Yucca
Valley, CA
ALPINE:
Sage & Songbirds Festival
on May 2-4, 2014, chirp.org
BAKERSFIELD: PRCA Stampede Days, May 2-4, 2014. The purpose of the rodeo is to raise
funds for training and equipment for The
Kern County Sheriff’s Reserve. Location:
Kern County Fairgrounds. Tickets:
$16-30.stampededaysrodeo.com
COARSEGOLD: Rodeo, May 3-4, 2014, Saturday, May 4
Kids Rodeo, Rodeo Royalty Kids Mutton
Bustin' Dance. Sunday, May 5
Cowboy Church, Pro Rodeo. Always held the first
weekend in May. All proceeds from the Coarsegold Rodeo
used to benefit youth organizations of Eastern Madera
County. coarsegoldrodeo.com
IRWINDALE -
The Original Pleasure
Renaissance Faire, April 5 - May 18, 2014. on Saturdays &
Sundays. Location:
Santa Fe Dam Recreation Area, Irwindale, CA. Call: (626) 969-4750.
renfair.com
LAKE FOREST:
Rancho Days Fiesta OC Parks - Historic Sites - Heritage
Hill Historical Park May 4, 2014, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
MARIPOSA:
Mariposa Butterfly Festival, May 2-4 2014. A Taste of Mariposa
($5 admission) Friday night showcases local restaurants and a Butterfly hat contest.
Saturday kicks off with a parade through downtown. The Art and Artisans show their handcrafted wares. There will be releases of butterflies through out Saturday and Sunday, with thousands of Painted Ladies being released. Free live entertainment will take place both days. Saturday there will be a Quilt show and bed turning at the History Center.
Cost: Free except for Taste. Info: Mariposabutterflyfestival.net
MOUNTAIN VIEW: A la Carte & Art May 3 & 4, 2014
pacificfinearts.com
PALM SPRINGS Palm Springs Rodeo, May
2-4, 2014. GSGRA
- Hot Rodeo is billed as the Gay Rodeo. AC
Dysart Equestrian Park 2111 West Victory
Avenue Banning, CA. palmspringsrodeo.org
RIVERDALE: Riverdale Rodeo, May 3-4, 2014. PRCA
rodeo event. riverdalerodeo.webs.com
SAN FRANCISCO:How
Weird Festival May
4, 2014 howweird. org
SANTA CLARITA: Wings for Life World Run Time: 3am PST
Description: The Wings for Life World Run takes place simultaneously in 37
locations worldwide including Sunrise, FL;
Denver, CO; and Santa Clarita, CA. Runners
around the world will start together at 10
a.m. UTC, or 3 a.m. Pacific Standard
Time. This global race utilizes a brand new race format where runners are pursued by the finish line. Once a runner is overtaken by the finish line attached to a “catcher car,” his/her race is complete and results will be shown by distance rather than time. This new format ensures that everyone from novice runners to professional ultrarunners is welcome to participate.
100% of entry fees go directly to spinal
cord injury research Registrations and
information: wingsforlifeworldrun.com
SALINAS: Steinbeck Festival May 2-4, 2014. 34th
annual event includes speakers, tours, authors,
musicians, artists & more to celebrate The Grapes of Wrath 75th anniversary.
Tickets, call: (831) 775-4721, Steinbeck.org
SELMA: Raisin Festival April 30-May
23, 2014
STONYFORD: Stonyford Rodeo, May 3-4, 2014,
71st Annual Stonyford PCRA
Rodeo begins with breakfast, followed by a charming little parade through town, then the rodeo at 1 p.m. The second day's events begin at noon on Sunday. stonycreekhorsemen.org
APPLE VALLEY:
Concerts in the Courtyard with Mojave Yacht Club, band.
Listen to Oldies & Variety. Cost: Free. Location: Apple
Valley Commons Courtyard.
CARDIFF BY THE SEA:
Taste
of Cardiff. tasteofcardiff.com
SAN DIEGO: A Rose
Family Holiday ARS National Convention, May
8-12, 2014. Location:
Town and Country Resort
Town and Country Resort
The San Diego Rose Society, Southern California’s oldest and largest rose society, cordially invites you to take A Rose Family Holiday on Mother’s Day weekend, May 2014.
arosefamilyholiday.com
BAKERSFIELD:
Bakersfield Jazz Festival May 9-10, 2014
bakersfieldjazz.com
LOS ANGELES: Manicomio, play, April 4-May 23, 2014. Zombie Joe's Underground Theatre Group's all-new experimental theatrical labyrinth of interwoven lives, flashbacks, dreams and apparitions haunting a dark asylum
is directed by Sebastian Muñoz and produced by Zombie Joe.
Fridays at 8:30 p.m. at ZJU Theatre Group, 4850 Lankershim Blvd., North Hollywood, CA.
Reservations: (818) 202 - 4120 Tickets: $15. See: ZombieJoes.com
SAN DIEGO: A Rose
Family Holiday ARS National Convention, May
8-12, 2014. Location:
Town and Country Resort
Town and Country Resort
The San Diego Rose Society, Southern California’s oldest and largest rose society, cordially invites you to take A Rose Family Holiday on Mother’s Day weekend, May 2014.
arosefamilyholiday.com
BAKERSFIELD:
Bakersfield Jazz Festival May 9-10, 2014
bakersfieldjazz.com
CALEXICO -
Mariachi Festival, May 10-17, 2014.
Weeklong festivities include a Mariachi Festival Sponsor
Reception, Festival Mixer, Mariachi Idol Competition, Arts &
Crafts Sale featuring artisans from Mexico.
Crummet Park, Calexico, CA. For Sponsorship Opportunities
and Ticket Reservations call the Calexico Chamber of
Commerce at (760) 357-1166
CAMARILLO:
Mud Crazy 5K. Mission Oaks Park, 5501 Mission Oaks,
Camarillo, Ca Competitive Wave 8:45 a.m.
COTTONWOOD: Cottonwood Rodeo, May 10-11, 2014,
Each year, during Mother's Day weekend, the residents of Cottonwood, Calif. get together and kick up their cowboy (and cowgirl) heels. A full slate of activities occurs, from the annual kick-off barbeque, Ladies Night Out, Kiddie
Parade, regular rodeo parade and the rodeo. Come to Cottonwood, Calif. and see what a real hometown rodeo is like. Includes 50 Years of Ridin', Ropin' & Ranchin'
parade on Saturday at 10 a.m. cottonwoodcofc.org
FULLERTON: Airport Day. Displays, exhibits by agencies
using the airport facilities, and airplane and helicopter
rides for a fee. Time: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Cost: Free. Location:
Fullerton Airport, 4011 W. Commonwealth, Fullerton, CA
IRWINDALE -
The Original Pleasure
Renaissance Faire, April 5 - May 18, 2014. on Saturdays &
Sundays. Location:
Santa Fe Dam Recreation Area, Irwindale, CA. Call: (626) 969-4750.
renfair.com
REEDLEY: Airport Barbecue and Fly In. Activities
include: A variety of static displays, delicious barbecued
meal, raffle, airplane rides, guest speaker, and pilots with
stories to share. Location:
Reedley Municipal Airport
4557 S. Frankwood Ave, Reedley, CA. Call 559-637-4203, reedley.ca.gov
SAN DIEGO:
Ocean Beach Kite
Festival and Craft Fair. Rescheduled
from March due to rain.
Dusty Rhodes Park - Ocean Beach, CA
SAN DIEGO: A Rose
Family Holiday ARS National Convention, May
8-12, 2014. Location:
Town and Country Resort
Town and Country Resort
The San Diego Rose Society, Southern California’s oldest and largest rose society, cordially invites you to take A Rose Family Holiday on Mother’s Day weekend, May 2014.
arosefamilyholiday.com
SONORA Mother Lode Round Up May 10-11, 2014. Saturday
Parade 10 a.m. Downtown Sonora Rodeo 2
p.m. Mother Lode Fairgrounds $18
Regular Admission $15 Presale motherloderoundup.com
SUNSET BEACH:
Mother's Day Art Festival, May 10-11, 2014. Free event
at the beach. Takes place along the Sunset Beach greenbelt.
Includes music, food vendors and art galore. Shop till you
drop! sunsetbeachartfestival.org
VILLA PARK:
Villa Park Annual Car & Bike Show.
Free to attend. Time: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. vphscarshow.com
WOODLAKE: Lions Rodeo, May
10-11,2014 A Central Valley tradition for more than a half century, the Woodlake Lions Rodeo
PRCA event is always held on Mother's Day Weekend. Bring the whole family for a fun day out at America's Most Beautiful Rodeo Grounds. woodlakelionsrodeo.org
CALEXICO -
Mariachi Festival, May 10-17, 2014.
Weeklong festivities include a Mariachi Festival Sponsor
Reception, Festival Mixer, Mariachi Idol Competition, Arts &
Crafts Sale featuring artisans from Mexico.
Crummet Park, Calexico, CA. For Sponsorship Opportunities
and Ticket Reservations call the Calexico Chamber of
Commerce at (760) 357-1166
CALIFORNIA:
Amgen Tour of
California, May 11-18, 2014
COTTONWOOD: Cottonwood Rodeo, May 10-11, 2014. cottonwoodcofc.org
IRWINDALE -
The Original Pleasure
Renaissance Faire, April 5 - May 18, 2014. on Saturdays &
Sundays. Location:
Santa Fe Dam Recreation Area, Irwindale, CA. Call: (626) 969-4750.
renfair.com
SAN DIEGO: A Rose
Family Holiday ARS National Convention, May
8-12, 2014. Location: Town and Country Resort Town and
Country Resort
SONORA Mother Lode Round Up May 10-11, 2014.
Saturday Parade 10 a.m. motherloderoundup.com
SUNSET BEACH:
Mother's Day Art Festival, May 10-11, 2014. Free event
at the beach. Takes place along the Sunset Beach greenbelt.
Includes music, food vendors and art galore. Shop till you
drop! sunsetbeachartfestival.org
WOODLAKE: Lions Rodeo, May 10-11,2014 A Central
Valley tradition... woodlakelionsrodeo.org
CALEXICO -
Mariachi Festival, May 10-17, 2014.
Weeklong festivities include a Mariachi Festival Sponsor
Reception, Festival Mixer, Mariachi Idol Competition, Arts &
Crafts Sale featuring artisans from Mexico.
Crummet Park, Calexico, CA. For Sponsorship Opportunities
and Ticket Reservations call the Calexico Chamber of
Commerce at (760) 357-1166
CALEXICO - Mariachi Festival, May 10-17, 2014. Weeklong festivities include a Mariachi Festival Sponsor Reception, Festival Mixer, Mariachi Idol Competition, Arts & Crafts Sale featuring artisans from Mexico. Crummet Park, Calexico, CA. For Sponsorship Opportunities and Ticket Reservations call the Calexico Chamber of Commerce at (760) 357-1166
CALEXICO -
Mariachi Festival, May 10-17, 2014.
Weeklong festivities include a Mariachi Festival Sponsor
Reception, Festival Mixer, Mariachi Idol Competition, Arts &
Crafts Sale featuring artisans from Mexico.
Crummet Park, Calexico, CA. For Sponsorship Opportunities
and Ticket Reservations call the Calexico Chamber of
Commerce at (760) 357-1166
LOS ANGELES: Black like me, May 14-15, 2014. Theatre Raymond Kabbaz (TRK), the performance space at Le Lycée Français
de Los Angeles, presents a portrayal of an African-American man
who promotes tolerance and humanism. Time: 7:30pm. Location: 10361 W. Pico Blvd., Los Angeles CA.
Call: (310-286-0553). A no host bar will be available. Ticket: $25-
$45 theatreraymondkabbaz.com PORTERVILLE -
Porterville Fair - May 14-18, 2014
portervillefair.com
REDDING:
Rodeo Week, May 14-17,
2014. The Redding Rodeo Association presents one of the Top Rodeos in the PRCA and Inaugural Champions Challenge.
Also includes Chicks n Chaps, Mutton
Bustin, Steak Feed, and PRCA events. reddingrodeo.com
ANGELS CAMP
Jumping Frog Jubilee & County
Fair May 15-18, 2014 Address: 101
Frogtown Road, Angels Camp, California
frogtown.org
APPLE VALLEY:
Concerts in the Courtyard with
Mojave Mojo, band. Listen to Acoustic
Variety. Cost: Free. Location: Apple
Valley Commons Courtyard.
CALEXICO -
Mariachi Festival, May 10-17,
2014. Weeklong festivities
include a Mariachi Festival Sponsor
Reception, Festival Mixer, Mariachi Idol
Competition, Arts & Crafts Sale
featuring artisans from Mexico.
Crummet Park, Calexico, CA. For
Sponsorship Opportunities and Ticket
Reservations call the Calexico Chamber
of Commerce at (760) 357-1166
CARMEL -
Carmel Art Festival May 15-18, 2014.
Location: Devendorf Park & adjacent
Mission Street, Carmel-by-the-Sea,
CA. Admission is FREE.
carmelartfestival.org
CHOWCHILLA: Chowchilla-Madera County Fair, May 15-18, 2014. ci.chowchilla.ca.us
JOSHUA TREE: Joshua Tree Music
Festival, May 15-18, 2014.
joshuatreemusicfestival.com.
KING CITY: Salinas Valley
Fair May 15-18, 2014. Carnival Rides,
Entertainment, Contest, Cattle,
Livestock Shows, Great Food, Midway
Games and more. salinasvalleyfair.com
LOS ANGELES: Black like me, May 14-15, 2014.
Theatre Raymond Kabbaz (TRK), the performance space at Le Lycée Français
de Los Angeles, presents a portrayal of an African-American man
who promotes tolerance and humanism.
Time: 7:30pm. Location: 10361 W. Pico Blvd., Los Angeles CA.
Call: (310-286-0553). A no host bar will be available. Ticket: $25-
$45 theatreraymondkabbaz.com
ORLAND - Glenn County Fair May
15-18, 2014 . Celebrating nearly 100
years. Admission: $8 adult.
Orland's own Zuppan Dairy received
worldwide attention when their
4-year-old cow had quadruplets on
December 6, 2011.
glenncountyfair.org
PORTERVILLE -
Porterville Fair - May 14-18, 2014
portervillefair.com
REDDING:
Rodeo Week, May 14-17,
2014. The Redding Rodeo Association presents one of the Top Rodeos in the PRCA and Inaugural Champions Challenge.
Also includes Chicks n Chaps, Mutton
Bustin, Steak Feed, and PRCA events. reddingrodeo.com
SANTA MONICA:
Bring Back the Beach Gala. Heal the Bay's
annual beach fundraising party at Jonathan's
Beach Club includes a star-studded cast of
Hollywoods' best. Ticket is $500 person.
healthebay.org
ORANGEVALE: Pow
Wow Days, May 15-18, 2014 . A parade (on May 17), concerts,
carnival, and tons of family fun at this
51st annual festival. orangevalepowwowdays.com
ANAHEIM:
OC
Greek Fest May 16-18, 2014. Location: St. John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church,
405 N. Dale Street,
Anaheim, CA.
Phone: (714) 827-0181 ocgreekfest.com
ANDERSON VALLEY: Pinot Noir Festival, May 16-17,
2014. Tickets to a variety of seminars and dinners sold
online at avwines.com
ANGELS CAMP
Jumping Frog Jubilee & County
Fair May 15-18, 2014 Address: 101
Frogtown Road, Angels Camp, California
frogtown.org
CALEXICO -
Mariachi Festival, May 10-17, 2014. Weeklong festivities
include a Mariachi Festival Sponsor Reception, Festival Mixer, Mariachi Idol
Competition, Arts & Crafts Sale featuring artisans from Mexico.
Crummet Park, Calexico, CA. For Sponsorship Opportunities and Ticket
Reservations call the Calexico Chamber of Commerce at (760) 357-1166
CARMEL -
Carmel Art Festival May 15-18, 2014.
Location: Devendorf Park & adjacent
Mission Street, Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA. Admission is FREE.
carmelartfestival.org
CHOWCHILLA: Chowchilla-Madera County Fair, May 15-18, 2014. ci.chowchilla.ca.us
HUNTINGTON BEACH -
Duck-a-thon Duck Festival Wine Party. Cost: $40-60 door. Location:
Huntington Beach Pier Plaza, Huntington Beach, CA. duckathon.org
KING CITY: Salinas Valley Fair May 15-18, 2014. Carnival Rides,
Entertainment, Contest, Cattle, Livestock Shows, Great Food, Midway Games and
more. salinasvalleyfair.com
LOS ANGELES: Manicomio, play, April 4-May 23, 2014. Zombie Joe's Underground Theatre Group's all-new experimental theatrical labyrinth of interwoven lives, flashbacks, dreams and apparitions haunting a dark asylum
is directed by Sebastian Muñoz and produced by Zombie Joe. Fridays at 8:30 p.m.
at ZJU Theatre Group, 4850 Lankershim Blvd., North Hollywood, CA.
Reservations: (818) 202 - 4120 Tickets: $15. See: ZombieJoes.com
OAKLAND: Greek Festival May 16-18, 2014, Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 4700 Lincoln Ave. (510)
531-3400. Approx. cost: $6 adult admission. oaklandgreekfestival.com
ORLAND - Glenn County Fair May 15-18, 2014 . Celebrating nearly 100
years. Admission: $8 adult. Orland's own Zuppan Dairy received worldwide
attention when their 4-year-old cow had quadruplets on December 6, 2011.
glenncountyfair.org
PENN VALLEY: Penn Valley Rodeo, May 16-18, 2014.
Dance to follow rodeo on Friday and Saturday nights. Sunday
Cowboy Church before event. Held at Penn Valley Rodeo
Grounds, 10513 Spenceville Rd Penn Valley, CA. Tickets:
$10-15. pvrodeo.com
PORTERVILLE -
Porterville Fair - May 14-18, 2014
portervillefair.com
SAN CARLOS -
San Carlos Hometown Days Festival and Parade, May 16-18, 2014
sancarloshometowndays.com
SUSANVILLE: Susanville Indian Rancheria Memorial Pow Wow, May 16 -18,
2014. Time: 7pm Friday Grand Entry, Lassen County Fairgrounds, 195 Russell
Ave. sir-powwow.com or call Amelia (530)249-7192
ANAHEIM:
OC Greek Fest May 16-18, 2014. ocgreekfest.com
ANDERSON VALLEY: Pinot Noir Festival, May 16-17,
2014. Tickets to a variety of seminars and dinners sold
online at avwines.com
ANGELS CAMP
Jumping Frog Jubilee & County
Fair May 15-18, 2014 Address: 101
Frogtown Road, Angels Camp, California
frogtown.org
CALEXICO -
Mariachi Festival, May 10-17, 2014.
Weeklong festivities include a Mariachi Festival Sponsor
Reception, Festival Mixer, Mariachi Idol Competition, Arts &
Crafts Sale featuring artisans from Mexico.
Crummet Park, Calexico, CA. For Sponsorship Opportunities
and Ticket Reservations call the Calexico Chamber of
Commerce at (760) 357-1166
CARMEL -
Carmel Art Festival May 15-18, 2014.
Location: Devendorf Park & adjacent
Mission Street, Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA. Admission is
FREE.
carmelartfestival.org
CHOWCHILLA: Chowchilla-Madera County Fair, May 15-18, 2014. ci.chowchilla.ca.us
COARSEGOLD: Antique & Classic Wooden Boat Show. oakhurstchamber.com
FOLSOM: Growl, Howl & Wine. The Friends of the Folsom
Zoo host this evening of fun that includes wine tasting,
delicious samples from local restaurants, and an auction of
unique and wonderful items. Proceeds from the event benefit
the amazing animals at the Folsom Zoo Sanctuary. FolsomZooFriends.org
FULLERTON: Muckenthaler Motor Car Festival
May 17-18, 2014. Hot Rods and Custom show. Stylish roadsters, rocking tunes by The PleasureTones, vendors, art galleries, and more!
Hot Rod show on Saturday, May 17 at 8:00 a.m. and Concours
sho on Sunday, May 18 at 10:00 a.m. Tickets for the Hot Rods show are $5 for adults and free to kids under the age of 12. Tickets for the Concours d’Elegance show are $10 for adults and free to kids under the age of 12.
Location: 1201 West Malvern Avenue, Fullerton Calif., TheMuck.org
GROVER BEACH: Filipino Family Festival. Food, local
crafts, games, face painting, bounces house and more! Time: 10
a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Address:
Filipino Culture Center,
885 S. 13th St.,
Grover Beach,
CA, Phone: (805) 242-3453, familyfestival.weekly.com
HAYWARD: Rowell Ranch Rodeo, May 17-18, 2014.
HUNTINGTON BEACH -
Duck-a-thon Duck. Location: Huntington Beach Pier
Plaza, Huntington Beach, CA. duckathon.org
IRWINDALE -
The Original Pleasure
Renaissance Faire, April 5 - May 18, 2014. on Saturdays &
Sundays. Location:
Santa Fe Dam Recreation Area, Irwindale, CA. Call: (626) 969-4750.
renfair.com
KING CITY: Salinas Valley Fair May 15-18, 2014.
Carnival Rides, Entertainment, Contest, Cattle, Livestock
Shows, Great Food, Midway Games and more.
salinasvalleyfair.com
LONG BEACH:
Long Beach Pride Festival and Parade, May 17-18, 2014. Theme
is Reflections of Pride
LOS ANGELES Bug Fair May 17-18, 2014.
Nearly 70 Exhibitors, 900 Exposition
Blvd., Los Angeles, CA.
OAKLAND: Greek Festival
May 16-18, 2014, Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 4700 Lincoln Ave. (510)
531-3400. Approx. cost: $6 adult admission. oaklandgreekfestival.com
ORANGEVALE: Pow
Wow Days, May 15-18, 2014 . A parade (on May 17), concerts,
carnival, and tons of family fun at this
51st annual festival. orangevalepowwowdays.com
ORLAND - Glenn County Fair May 15-18, 2014 .
Celebrating nearly 100 years. Admission: $8 adult.
Orland's own Zuppan Dairy received worldwide attention when
their 4-year-old cow had quadruplets on December 6, 2011.
glenncountyfair.org
OROVILLE: Feather Fiesta Days, May 3-17, 2014 .
Location: Historic cityoforoville.org
PENN VALLEY:
Penn Valley Rodeo, May 16-18, 2014. pvrodeo.com
PORTERVILLE -
Porterville Fair - May 14-18, 2014
portervillefair.com
REDDING:
Rodeo Week, May 14-17, 2014. reddingrodeo.com
SAN FRANCISCO: Uncorked! The San Francisco Wine
Festival at Ghirardelli Square, sresproductions.com
SAN CARLOS -
San Carlos Hometown Days Festival and Parade, May
16-18, 2014 sancarloshometowndays.com
SAN LUIS OBISPO: SLO (San Luis Obispo) Jazz Festival. slojazzfest.org
STANTON: Spring Car Show. All Cars Welcome Time: 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Location: Stanton Park 7800 Katella Ave., Stanton, CA.
Car Entrants: Entry fee of $25 for advanced registration and $30 at the gate. Trophies will be awarded to each division’s
Top 5 of Show entries. Great raffle prizes. Spectators invited,
a beer garden and DJ music! For additional information please call (714) 890-4270.
SUSANVILLE: Susanville Indian Rancheria Memorial Pow
Wow, May 16 -18, 2014. Time: 7pm Friday Grand Entry,
Lassen County Fairgrounds, 195 Russell Ave. sir-powwow.com
or call Amelia (530)249-7192
TEMECULA: Western Days, May 17 -18, 2014. cityoftemecula.org
TEMECULA: Thornton Jazz Series with Jazz Attack featuring
Rick Braun, Euge Groove & Peter White. Time: 7 p.m. Tickets: $85-160. Location:
Thornton Winery, 32575 Rancho California Rd Temecula,
CA Box Office: (951) 699-3021, thorntonwine.com
TIBURON: Wine
Festival.
Point Tiburon Plaza. tiburonwinefestival.org
WALNUT CREEK: Heritage Day at Borges Ranch. Event
features Country Singer and American Idol finalist Matt
Rogers. Local Blue Grass, Folk Groups, Petting Zoo, kids
games and crafts, ranch tours, and more. Tickets: $5 child,
$7.50-10 adult. Time: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
walnutcreek100.com
ANAHEIM:
Orange County Greek Festival
May 16-18, 2014
ANGELS CAMP
Jumping Frog Jubilee & County Fair
May 15-18, 2014
CARMEL -
Carmel Art Festival May 15-18, 2014.
CHOWCHILLA: Chowchilla-Madera County Fair, May 15-18, 2014.
FULLERTON: Muckenthaler Motor Car Festival May 17-18,
2014.
GLEN ELLEN: Plow Day at Jack London Park.
jacklondonpark.com
HAYWARD: Rowell Ranch Rodeo, May 17-18, 2014.
HUNTINGTON BEACH - Duck-a-thon Duck.
IRWINDALE -
The Original Pleasure
Renaissance Faire, April 5 - May 18, 2014. on Saturdays &
Sundays. Location:
Santa Fe Dam Recreation Area, Irwindale, CA. Call: (626) 969-4750.
renfair.com
KING CITY: Salinas Valley Fair May 15-18, 2014.
LONG BEACH:
Long Beach Pride Festival and Parade, May 17-18, 2014. Theme
is Reflections of Pride
longbeachpride.com
LOS ANGELES Bug Fair May 17-18, 2014.
OAKLAND: Greek Festival May 16-18, 2014,
Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 4700 Lincoln Ave. (510)
531-3400. Approx. cost: $6 adult admission. oaklandgreekfestival.com
ORANGEVALE: Pow Wow Days, May 15-18, 2014 .
ORLAND - Glenn County Fair May 15-18, 2014 .
PENN VALLEY: Penn Valley Rodeo, May 16-18, 2014.
PINOLE: Pinole Spring Festival.
PORTERVILLE -
Porterville Fair - May 14-18, 2014 portervillefair.com
SAN CARLOS - San Carlos Hometown Days Festival and
Parade, May 16-18, 2014 sancarloshometowndays.com
STINSON BEACH: The Art of Eating, annual
Mother's Day picnic fundraiser.
SUSANVILLE: Susanville Indian Rancheria Memorial Pow
Wow, May 16 -18, 2014. Time: 7pm Friday Grand Entry,
Lassen County Fairgrounds, 195 Russell Ave. sir-powwow.com
or call Amelia (530)249-7192
TEMECULA: Western Days, May 17 -18, 2014.
TORRANCE - Armed Forces Day, May 16-18, 2014.
BISHOP: Mule Days, May 20-25, 2014. Tri-County Fairgrounds, Sierra St. & Fair Drive, Bishop, CA. Call: (760) 872-4263 Tickets: muledays.org
BISHOP: Mule Days, May 20-25, 2014. Tri-County Fairgrounds, Sierra St. & Fair Drive, Bishop, CA. Call: (760) 872-4263 Tickets: muledays.org
APPLE VALLEY:
Concerts in the Courtyard with Time Bombs, band. Listen
to Classic Rock. Cost: Free. Location: Apple Valley Commons
Courtyard.
BISHOP:
Mule Days, May 20-25, 2014.
Tri-County Fairgrounds,
Sierra St. & Fair Drive,
Bishop, CA. Call:
(760) 872-4263 Tickets:
muledays.org
VACAVILLE:
Fiesta Days May 22-26, 2014 fiestadays.org
BISHOP:
Mule Days, May 20-25, 2014.
Tri-County Fairgrounds,
Sierra St. & Fair Drive,
Bishop, CA. Call:
(760) 872-4263 Tickets:
muledays.org
LOS ANGELES: Manicomio, play, April 4-May 23, 2014. Zombie Joe's Underground Theatre Group's all-new experimental theatrical labyrinth of interwoven lives, flashbacks, dreams and apparitions haunting a dark asylum
is directed by Sebastian Muñoz and produced by Zombie Joe.
Fridays at 8:30 p.m. at ZJU Theatre Group, 4850 Lankershim Blvd., North Hollywood, CA.
Reservations: (818) 202 - 4120 Tickets: $15. See: ZombieJoes.com
NOVATO: Marin Greek Festival May 23-25, 2014
nativityofchrist.org
POTTER VALLEY: Rodeo May 23-26, 2014. Potter
Valley Rodeo is held on Memorial Weekend. Potter
Valley Spring Festival & Rodeo includes Junior Rodeo Slack
Rodeo Grounds FREE; Saturday 11 a.m. Main Street
Parade; 12 Noon Potter Valley Volunteer Fire Dept. Chicken
BBQ Main Street, 8:00 am Potter Valley Junior Rodeo
Slack Rodeo Grounds. Woodcutting & Axe Throw Competitions
1pm, Junior Rodeo Performance 5pm, Team Roping 8pm,
Starlight Dance. See Location: Mendocino County pottervalleyrodeo.com
SACRAMENTO:
Sacramento Music Festival May 23-26, 2014
sacmusicfest.com
VACAVILLE:
Fiesta Days May 22-26, 2014 fiestadays.org
BISHOP:
Mule Days, May 20-25, 2014.
Tri-County Fairgrounds,
Sierra St. & Fair Drive,
Bishop, CA. Call:
(760) 872-4263 Tickets:
muledays.org
DUNSMUIR: Dogwood Daze. For a good old-fashioned
country fair, there’s in May, with its Pie Social
until pies sold out, Growers Market, and Doggie Parade.
Daze Pie Social. Time: 10 a.m.
MARYSVILLE: Stampede, May 24-25,
2014, prorodeo.com
NORTHRIDGE: Valley Greek Festival, May 24-26, 2014 valleygreekfestival.com
NOVATO: Marin Greek Festival May 23-25, 2014
nativityofchrist.org
POTTER VALLEY: Rodeo May 23-26, 2014. Potter Valley
Rodeo is held on Memorial Weekend. Potter Valley
Spring Festival & Rodeo includes Junior Rodeo Slack Rodeo
Grounds FREE; Saturday 11 a.m. Main Street
Parade; 12 Noon Potter Valley Volunteer Fire Dept. Chicken
BBQ Main Street, 8:00 am Potter Valley Junior Rodeo
Slack Rodeo Grounds. Woodcutting & Axe Throw Competitions
1pm, Junior Rodeo Performance 5pm, Team Roping 8pm,
Starlight Dance. See Location: Mendocino County pottervalleyrodeo.com
SACRAMENTO:
Sacramento Music Festival May 23-26, 2014
sacmusicfest.com
SAN JOSE: Sense 5K "The Blue Dawn Tour"
. Sense 5K is an inspiring run celebrating the 5 human senses.
Ascend into the Sense world and journey beyond imagination. The Sense 5K "Blue Dawn Tour" is rising over the San Francisco Bay Area on May 24th.
Please join in to feel, hear, smell, see, and taste in a celebration of the five human senses.
Location: Santa Clara County Fairgrounds
Time: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Noon.
Address: 344 Tully Rd, San Jose, CA 95111 See: sense5k.com for
registration
TEMECULA: Thornton
Jazz Series with Chris Isaak. Time: 7 p.m. Tickets: $95-170.
Location: Thornton Winery, 32575 Rancho California Rd
Temecula, CA Box Office: (951) 699-3021, thorntonwine.com
YUCCA VALLEY:
Yucca
Valley Grubstake Days. Time: 11 a.m. - 8 p.m.
yucca-valley.org
VACAVILLE:
Fiesta Days May 22-26, 2014 fiestadays.org
BIG BEAR LAKE:
StarLight
Festival May 24-25, 2014, 1o a.m. - 5 p.m.
free, starlightfestival.com
BISHOP:
Mule Days, May 20-25, 2014.
Tri-County Fairgrounds,
Sierra St. & Fair Drive,
Bishop, CA. Call:
(760) 872-4263 Tickets:
muledays.orgMARYSVILLE: Stampede, May 24-25,
2014, prorodeo.com
NORTHRIDGE: Valley Greek Festival, May 24-26, 2014 valleygreekfestival.com
NOVATO: Marin Greek Festival May 23-25, 2014
nativityofchrist.org
POTTER VALLEY: Rodeo May 23-26, 2014. Potter Valley
Rodeo is held on Memorial Weekend. Potter Valley
Spring Festival & Rodeo includes Junior Rodeo Slack Rodeo
Grounds FREE; Saturday 11 a.m. Main Street
Parade; 12 Noon Potter Valley Volunteer Fire Dept. Chicken
BBQ Main Street, 8:00 am Potter Valley Junior Rodeo
Slack Rodeo Grounds. Woodcutting & Axe Throw Competitions
1pm, Junior Rodeo Performance 5pm, Team Roping 8pm,
Starlight Dance. See Location: Mendocino County pottervalleyrodeo.com
SACRAMENTO:
Sacramento Music Festival May 23-26, 2014
sacmusicfest.com
SAN RAMON: Art & Wind Festival May 25 & 26, 2014
pacificfinearts.com
SAUSALITO:
Caledonia Street Spring
Faire May 25, 2014, 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sausalito, Ca. cityofsausalitospecialevents.com
Tel: (415) 289-4152
VACAVILLE:
Fiesta Days May 22-26, 2014 fiestadays.org
VISTA:
Strawberry
Festival. Time: 8
a.m.- 6 p.m.
BIG BEAR LAKE:
StarLight
Festival May 24-25, 2014, 1o a.m. - 5 p.m.
free, starlightfestival.com
NORTHRIDGE: Valley Greek Festival, May 24-26, 2014 valleygreekfestival.com
POTTER VALLEY: Rodeo May 23-26, 2014. Potter
Valley Rodeo is held on Memorial Weekend. Potter
Valley Spring Festival & Rodeo includes Junior Rodeo Slack
Rodeo Grounds FREE; Saturday 11 a.m. Main Street
Parade; 12 Noon Potter Valley Volunteer Fire Dept. Chicken
BBQ Main Street, 8:00 am Potter Valley Junior Rodeo
Slack Rodeo Grounds. Woodcutting & Axe Throw Competitions
1pm, Junior Rodeo Performance 5pm, Team Roping 8pm,
Starlight Dance. See Location: Mendocino County pottervalleyrodeo.com
SACRAMENTO:
Sacramento Music Festival May 23-26, 2014
sacmusicfest.com
SAN RAMON: Art & Wind Festival May 25 & 26, 2014
pacificfinearts.com
VACAVILLE:
Fiesta Days May 22-26, 2014 fiestadays.org
APPLE VALLEY: Concerts in the Courtyard with Mojave Mojo, band. Listen to Acoustic Variety. Cost: Free. Location: Apple Valley Commons Courtyard.
May 30 Diamond Mountain Speedway “Stock, Mini Stock & Modified Car Races” 6pm gates open, 7pm races start. For more info, call (530)251-8900.
BERKELEY: Chocolate & Chalk Art Festival Saturday, May 31, 2014, 10a-5p (Rain Date, Saturday, June 7) Gourmet Ghetto North Shattuck Ave.
SANTA CRUZ:
40th
Annual Santa Cruz Pride Parade & Festival.
diversitycenter.org
TUSTIN: Tustin Street and Chili Cook-Off . 30th
Annual event time: 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. in Old Town Tustin.
tustinca.org
FULLERTON: Thursdays at the Downtown Plaza, Apr. 3-Oct. 30, 2014. Time: 4-8:30 p.m. Entertainment from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Location: 121 E. Wilshire Avenue, between Harbor Boulevard and Pomona Avenue, adjacent to the Fullerton Museum Center. (714) 738-6545, cityoffullerton.com
BEAUMONT:
Beaumont Cherry Festival, June 5-8, 2014, 8 a.m. to
3 p.m. beaumontcherryfestival.org
WEST HOLLYWOOD:
West Hollywood L.A. Pride June 6-8, 2014 lapride.org
APPLE VALLEY: Water Festival. Time: 12:30 - 3:30
p.m. Cost: $3 pre-registration; $4 at the door Location:
Civic Center Park Aquatic Center 14999 Dale Evans Parkway
Apple Valley, CA. applevalley.org
BEAUMONT:
Beaumont Cherry Festival & Cherry Festival Parade at 10:30 a.m.
today. June 5-8, 2014, 8 a.m. to
3 p.m. beaumontcherryfestival.org
GREENVILLE: Century Rides from Greenville to Genesee
and Antelope Lake and back. Sponsored by Indian Valley
Chamber of Commerce. Sign up and register with Lillian at
the office: 530.284.6633
LOS OLIVOS: Jazz & Olive Festival. Outstanding jazz
artists In addition, there will be food and wine tastings,
vendor booths, cooking demonstrations, and an amateur chef
cook-off. Location: Downtown Los Olivos. Ticket: $60. Times:
1- 4.30 p.m. Call: (805) 325-2345. losolivosrotary.org/olivefest.html
PASADENA: Make Music Pasadena 2014. Make Music
Pasadena is the largest FREE music festival in California. Presented by: Old Pasadena Management & Playhouse District
it is part of an event with more than 300 cities throughout the world celebrating the spirit of music.
Make Music Pasadena is a free, all-day, all-ages music celebration that takes place throughout downtown Pasadena.
The event spans more than 20 city blocks and includes over
150 free concerts. Time: 11:00am - 11:00pm makemusicpasadena.org
BEAUMONT:
Beaumont Cherry Festival, June 5-8, 2014, 8 a.m. to
3 p.m. beaumontcherryfestival.org
WEST HOLLYWOOD:
West Hollywood L.A. Pride June 6-8, 2014 lapride.org
DUNSMUIR: Dunsmuir Railroad Days June 13-15, 2014
ONTARIO:
Huck Finn Jubilee
37th Annual Event Father's Day
Weekend - June 13-15 2014 huckfinn.com
SANTA YNEZ:
Live Oak Music Festival, June 13-15, 2014. Three-day concert and camping festival held in the Live Oak
Campground in the Santa Ynez Valley near Santa Barbara each Father’s Day weekend. Guests enjoy a wide range of musical genres like folk-rock, blues, and
bluegrass from some of the most talented musicians in the world. A family-friendly event, the festival also
hosts a variety of activities for children. All festival proceeds benefit KCBX
Public Radio, which serves San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara,
and Southern Monterey Counties. Tickets: liveoakfest.org, (805) 781-3030.
DUNSMUIR: Dunsmuir Railroad Days June 13-15, 2014
LAKE ALMANOR: Mile High 100 Bike Ride.
LANCASTER: Antelope Valley Jazz
Festival at Fairgrounds, avfair.com
MARTINEZ: King of the County BBQ Challenge & Music Festival June 14 & 15, 2014 countybbq.com
ONTARIO:
Huck Finn Jubilee
37th Annual Event Father's Day
Weekend - June 13-15 2014 huckfinn.com
PINOLE: Celebration of Wine Tasting. Call for details: (510) 724-9062, ci.pinole.ca.us
SACRAMENTO
Sacramento Pride. Event consists of a parade and festival.
sacramentopride.org
SANTA YNEZ: Old Santa Ynez Day. Old West comes to life as the frontier town of Santa Ynez celebrates its birthday. Classic Parade, food and entertainment. All along Sagunto Street, downtown Santa Ynez. Street vendors including Arts & Crafts, Antiques & Collectibles, Local Products, Foods. Fun for the whole family. Info: Santa Ynez Elks Lodge (805) 688-3448
SANTA YNEZ:
Live Oak Music Festival, June 13-15, 2014. Tickets: liveoakfest.org, (805) 781-3030.
TEMECULA: Thornton Jazz Series with George
Benson. Time: 7 p.m. Tickets: $95-170. Location: Thornton
Winery, 32575 Rancho California Rd Temecula, CA
Box Office: (951) 699-3021, thorntonwine.com
TAYLORSVILLE: Pioneer Days, Taylorsville, CA.
Pancake Breakfast, All day event, Call: 530.284.7622
YREKA: Gold Rush Days | Miner & Broadway
DUNSMUIR: Dunsmuir Railroad Days June 13-15, 2014
MARTINEZ: King of the County BBQ Challenge & Music Festival June 14 & 15, 2014
countybbq.com
ONTARIO:
Huck Finn Jubilee
37th Annual Event Father's Day
Weekend - June 13-15 2014 huckfinn.com
SANTA YNEZ:
Live Oak Music Festival, June 13-15, 2014. Tickets: liveoakfest.org, (805) 781-3030.
16 Monday
17 Tuesday
18 Wednesday
SAN LUIS OBISPO: Barrels in the Mission Plaza.
Grown here, made here Perfect Pairings in which local
wineries partner with local chefs side-by-side for blissful sampling of specialty cuisine
and fine wines. Mighty Croon Dogs band performs.
Time: 4:30-7:30pm 4:30 VIP Early Entry, 5:30 General
Admission. Tickets are $60 for VIP Early Entry and $40 for General Admission.
slowine.com
MAMMOTH: Mammoth Motocross June 20-29, 2014 mammothmotocross.com
CORONA: Mach 1 Mud
Run. Held at Corona Municipal Airport, 1901
Aviation Dr. machonemudrun.com
LOS ANGELES: BrideWorld Expo, June 21-22, 2014 . Save time. Shop and compare 180
wedding products and services. Time: 10 a.m.
- 4 p.m. $12 admission. L.A.
Convention Center, 1200 L.A. Live Way, Los
Angeles, CA. brideworld.com
MAMMOTH:
Mammoth Motocross June 20-29, 2014 mammothmotocross.com
SAN ANSELMO:
San Anselmo Art & Wine Festival, June 21-22, 2014. 200+ Artists,
outstanding food and drinks and great music.
Time: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Location:
Downtown San Anselmo, CA. Cost: Free. townofsananselmo.org
SAN LUIS OBISPO: Wine Passport Weekend, June 21-22,
2014. $55. slowine.com
TEMECULA: Thornton Jazz Series with Lee Ritenour &
Spyro Gyra. Time: 7 p.m. Tickets: $70-145. Location:
Thornton Winery, 32575 Rancho California Rd Temecula,
CA Box Office: (951) 699-3021, thorntonwine.com
WATSONVILLE Monterey
Bay Greenhouse Growers Open House. Time: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Free admission, public invited.
montereybayfarmtours.org
WINTERS: Winters Quilt Show.
wintersoutdoorquiltshow.com
LOS ANGELES: BrideWorld Expo, June 21-22, 2014 . Save time. Shop and compare 180
wedding products and services. Time: 10 a.m.
- 4 p.m. $12 admission. L.A.
Convention Center, 1200 L.A. Live Way, Los
Angeles, CA. brideworld.com
SAN LUIS OBISPO: Wine Passport Weekend, June 21-22,
2014. $55. slowine.com
MAMMOTH: Mammoth Motocross June 20-29, 2014 mammothmotocross.com
MAMMOTH: Mammoth Motocross June 20-29, 2014 mammothmotocross.com
MAMMOTH: Mammoth Motocross June 20-29, 2014 mammothmotocross.com
BURBANK:
Downtown Burbank Car Classic. Time: 3-9 pm.
MAMMOTH: Mammoth Motocross June 20-29, 2014 mammothmotocross.com
MAMMOTH: Mammoth Motocross June 20-29, 2014 mammothmotocross.com
LOS OLIVOS: St. Mark's Cellar Classis: An Auction of Rare & Fine Wines.
Time: 4-7 p.m. Location: St. Mark’s-In-The-Valley Episcopal Church
Address: 2901 Nojoqui Ave., Los Olivos, CA
SAN DIEGO: Ocean Beach Street Fair & Chili Cook-Off
. Time: 10 a.m. oceanbeachsandiego.com
SAN FRANCISCO:
San Francisco Pride June 28-29, 2014
SONOMA:
Sonoma Lavender Festival,
June 28-29, 2014. Time: 10am to 5pm
8537 Sonoma Highway, Kenwood CA 95452
Lavender Marketplace: lavender plants, bath and body, diffusers, candles, gifts, pillows, sachets, hot/cold therapy wraps.
Demos, Workshops, Spa treatments, Massage, Face painting, Crafts
For Separate Purchase: Lavender cuisine by Worth our Weight, culinary apprentice program.
Wine by Chateau St. Jean, Breathless Sparkling. Beer by Lagunitas
$15 presale, $20 door. sonomalavender.com/festival
SUSANVILLE: Main Street Cruise Classic Car &
Motorcycle Show N’ Shine. Sponsored by Lassen County Chamber
of Commerce in Historic Uptown Susanville. For more
information, call (530)257-4323, lassencountychamber.com
SAN DIEGO FARE Food Allergy Walk
SONOMA: Sonoma Lavender Festival, June 28-29, 2014. sonomalavender.com/festival
July 3, 2014 TEMECULA: Thornton Jazz Series
with Boz Scaggs.
July 4, 2014 SOLVANG: Parade & Fireworks Show at
Santa Ines Mission. solvangusa.com
July 5, 2014 TEMECULA: Thornton Jazz Series
with Kenny G.
July 11-13, 2014 BRENTWOOD:
Brentwood CornFest.
July 12, 2014 POINT REYES:
Night of Nights
July 12, 2014 SAN DIEGO: The Ultimate Dog
Lovers
July 12 & 13, 2014 IDYLLWILD:
Idyllwild Lemon Lily Festival,
July 13, 2014 TEMECULA: Thornton Jazz Series with
Chris Botti.
July 14, 2014 MOUNTAIN VIEW: Bastille Day
Sing-along
July 19 & 20, 2014 GREENVILLE: Gold Digger Days
July 19, 2014 TEMECULA: Thornton Jazz Series with Pat
Metheny
July 20, 2014 LOS ANGELES: The Ultimate Dog
Lovers
July 20, 2014 TEMECULA: Thornton Jazz Series with
Jesse Cook.
July 23, 2014 SANTA ROSA: Move Live on Tour!
Superstar
July 25-27, 2014 McCLOUD:
Lumberjack Fiesta July
25-27, 2014
July 26, 2014 BIG BEAR LAKE: Spirits of The West
Brews Fest. Celebrating Big Bear Valley’s National Day of
The Cowboy. Time: 1
July 26, 2014 CYPRESS: Cypress Community Festival.
July 26, 2014 TEMECULA: Thornton Jazz Series with
Love & Soul featuring Norman Brown, plus Jonathan Butler.
August 2, 2014 CUPERTINO: Lions Club Chicken Feed
August 2, 2014 TEMECULA: Thornton Jazz Series with
Bobby Caldwell & Keiko Matsui
August 5, 2014 CALIFORNIA: First Night Out.
AUBURN: 59th Annual Western Trail
Ride
Tevis Cup
PASO ROBLES:
Rotary
Winemakers' Cookoff
BIG BEAR LAKE:
Art on the Lake Fine Art
Festival
WINTERS:
Earthquake Festival.
PALO ALTO:
Festival of Arts August
23-24, 2014
SOLVANG: Aug. 23, 2014 Wheels and Windmills Car Show.
Over 300 cars and 5 vintage boats on display on Copenhagen
and First Street in downtown Solvang. Time: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. wheelsnwindmills.com
August 23, 2014 TEMECULA: Thornton Jazz Series with
Trombone Shorty
August 24, 2014 TEMECULA: Thornton Jazz Series
with Al Jarreau WATSONVILLE:
Labor Day Weekend Fly In
August 30, 2014 WILLOW CREEK:
Big Foot Days
October 3, 2014 POWAY: Barn Dance.
Bringing history to life
at the annual Rendezvous in Poway Barn Dance. Bring your
dancing shoes, participate in free traditional dance
lessons, and dance the evening away! Time: 7-9 p.m. Cost:
Free Location: Old Poway Park 14134 Midland Road Poway,
Calif. Call: (858) 668-4576, poway.org
October 4, 2014 CHICO:
National YoYo
Championship
October 4, 2014 POWAY:
Hobo Campfire Sing-A-Long. Come to the Banks of Rattlesnake Creek
and join in the Poway Folk Circle with renowned storyteller, Charles Johnson. Join pioneers and cowboys around the campfire while you roast S'mores,
and sing traditional campfire songs the entire family can
enjoy! Time: 7-8:30 p.m. Cost: Free Location: Old
Poway Park 14134 Midland Road Poway, Calif. Call (858)
668-4576, poway.org
October 10-12, 2014 BISHOP: Lone Pine Film Festival. lonepinefilmfestival.org
October 10-12, 2014 SAN PEDRO: San Pedro International Film Festival, SPIFFest.org
October 17-19, 2014 BUENA PARK: Silverado Days. Location: Peak Park, 7225 El Dorado Dr., Buena Park, CA silveradodays.com
NEWHALL: Rose Show. This year's Santa Clarita Valley Rose Society "Wild West" rose show will be held at William S. Hart Park in Newhall, CA. Hundreds of rose bloom will be on display in vases. There is no charge to enter roses in this rose society rose show or to view the exhibits. The public is welcome to attend free of charge. scvrs.homestead.com
JANUARY 2015
FEBRUARY 2015
ADELANTO - Adelanto Grand Prix Feb 28-March 1, 2014. adelantogp.com
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