California Events Calendar with Upcoming, Annual and Special Event Listings

California Events Calendar

California Events Calendar includes festivals, fairs, concerts, parades, car shows, film festivals, cultural celebrations and food fests and fairs, to name a few. We accept event submissions, but cannot guarantee inclusion. Send event information-- 1. Event name 2. description 3. date 4. time 5. address 5. cost 6. phone 7. website 8. photos (if any)

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MAY 2013

Friday, May 17, 2013

SATURDAY MAY 18, 2013

ANAHEIM OC Greek Fest May 17-19, 2013 . Location: St. John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church, 405 N. Dale Street, Anaheim, CA. Phone: (714) 827-0182, ocgreekfest.com │Orange County
ANGELS CAMP - Calaveras County Fair and Jumping Frog Jubilee, May 16-19, 2013.
BEVERLY HILLS - Friends of   Robinson Gardens will present the 25th annual Into the Garden benefit showcasing five private gardens as well as tours of the Virginia Robinson estate in Beverly Hills. Time: 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. Cost: $200. 1008 Elden Way, Beverly Hills. Call: (310) 550-2068. robinsongardens.org   │Los Angeles County
CALEXICO - Mariachi Festival, May 13-18, 2013. Weeklong festivities include a Mariachi Festival Sponsor Reception, Festival Mixer, Mariachi Idol Competition, Arts & Crafts Sale featuring artisans from Mexico. Watch Gerardo Venegas during the 22nd Annual Mariachi Festival Sin Fronteras. Entertainment today includes Estrella de Jalisco, Mariachi Chula Vista, Oscar Cruz, Latin Fuze, Mariachi Acero del Valle, Mariachi Centinela, Party Hurtado. Time: 5 p.m. Location: Crummet Park, Calexico, CA. Cost: $10 admission. Call the Calexico Chamber of Commerce at (760) 357-1166. calexicochamber.net
CAMPBELL - Boogie on the Bayou, May 18-19, 2013. Arts and crafts, live music and Cajun food are festival highlights. Location: Downtown Address: 1628 W Campbell Avenue Campbell, CA. Phone: (408) 378-6252 │Santa Clara County
CARMEL - Annual Art Festival, May 16-19, 2013 │Monterey County
CLEARLAKE OAKS - Catfish Derby, May 17-19, 2013. Separate divisions for adults and children; food and entertainment; a $4,000 prize cash for the largest fish caught in the adult division, clearlakeoaks.org
BEN LOMOND Maifest. Visit Germany in the Santa Cruz Mountains, with live German music, a kids' bounce house, dancing & authentic food. Time: 3 - 10pm. Location: Tyrolean Inn, 9600 Hwy. 9 Ben Lomond Call: (831) 336.5188 tyroleaninn.com │Santa Cruz County
CAMBRIA - Cambria Garden Tour. The Original Cambria Garden Tour showcases spectacular and unique gardens. Enjoy complimentary gourmet offerings from the area's top restaurants, live performances by professional and student musicians, and local artists demonstrating their talents in each of the gardens. Ticket $35 pre, $40 day of. Starts at the nursery, 9 a.m. Phone: (805) 927-4747, cambriagardentour.com │San Luis Obispo County
CAMPBELL - Community Flea Market. Time: 7 a.m.-2 p.m. Cost: $20 space. Location: Campbell Community Center Sports Fields, 1 W. Campbell Avenue, Campbell, CA. Call: (408) 866-2146, cityofcampbell.com for application.
CASTROVILLE - Artichoke Festival, May 18-19, 2013. artichoke-festival.org
COULTERVILLE - Coyote Howl & Car Show. A parade, car show, great music and popular Coyote Howling Contest are the beginning of a day and evening of Gold Rush hospitality. The parade starts at 10 a.m., Howling Contest at 2:30 p.m. Shop local at vendor booths, and cozy up to the bar and saloon at Hotel Jeffery. Contact: Gail Tyler Northern Mariposa County History Center. Location: 10301 Highway 49, Coulterville, CA. Call: (209) 878-3015, coultervillemuseum.org
DANA POINT - Doheny Blues Festival, May 18-19, 2013.
ENCINITAS - 5K-1K Run/Walk & Expo, May 18-19, 2013. Century Bike Tour. EncinitasRace.com │San Diego County
FREEPORT - Walk on the Wildside. Free outdoor festival with live animals, kids activities, tours, music, conservation booths, and more! If you'd enjoy a fun, free family-oriented day in the country with lively entertainment and up-close personal views of many wildlife species. Join Stone Lakes National Wildlife Refuge and local partners in celebrating International Migratory Bird Day at SRCSD Bufferlands Beach Lake Preserve. Time: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. near the town of Freeport, California, at the Beach Lake Picnic Area. fws.gov
GALT - Strawberry Festival, May 18 & 19, 2013. Time: 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. Veterans Field & Galt Market Grounds Chabolla & Caroline Ave. Galt, CA galtchamber.org
HUNTINGTON BEACH - Duck-a-thon Duck Festival May 17-19, 2013, 10 a.m. daily. Free admission. Location: Huntington Beach Pier, Huntington Beach, CA. duckathon.org │Orange County
HUNTINGTON PARK-Huntington Park Art Festival. Tiem: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Location: Salt Lake Park, Huntington Park, CA. huntingtonpark.org │Los Angeles County
IRWINDALE - Renaissance Pleasure Faire April 6 – May 19, 2013. Saturdays & Sundays   10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Location: Santa Fe Dam Recreation Area, 15501 E. Arrow Highway, Irwindale, CA. Call: (626) 969-4750, renfair.com
LONG BEACH - Long Beach Lesbian & Gay Pride Celebration, May 18-19, 2013. Time: 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. longbeachpride.com │Los Angeles County
LOS ALTOS - Los Altos Kiwanis Pet Parade. Hundreds of kids and their dogs, cats, birds, chickens – and even worms, participate, as well as youth groups, marching bands and dignitaries in vintage cars. Traditionally held the Saturday following Mother’s Day, this free event begins on Main Street at First Street promptly at 10:00 a.m. Call (650) 988-9900, losaltoskiwanis.org.
MARIN - Marin Living Home Tours. Presented by AIA San Francisco and the Center for Architecture + Design, San Francisco and Marin Living: Home Tours is the first tour series of its kind in the Bay Area to promote a wide variety of architectural styles, neighborhoods, and residences all from the architect's point of view. The annual program provides design enthusiasts and the general public with an inside look into the world of distinctive residences in Marin and San Francisco. Time: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Cost: $75, purchase online by April 30, 2013. aiasf.org │Marin County
MONROVIA - Monrovia Day. Celebrate the city's 127th birthday with live entertainment, Fountain to the Falls run, and a day full of fun. oldtownmonroviaca.com │Los Angeles County
NEVADA CITY - Nevada City Teddy Bear Convention, May 17-18, 2013. Location: Nevada City Elks Club 518 Hwy 49N Nevada City CA 95959 Time: Fri 12AM to 4PM Sat 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Admission: Adult $8. Child under 12 $4, Child under 5 free (2 day Admission $12) This is a great time of year to travel to this beautiful, historic town, so bring the family. Nevada City Teddy Bear Convention is loaded with fun for the whole family. See website to save $1: dolls4all.com or call: (775) 348-7713 Contact: Debbie Dyer or Dorothy Drake 775-348-7713 Email: info@dolls4all.com
OAKDALE-Oakdale Chocolate Festival, May 18-9, 2013. Time: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m., oakdalechamber.com
ORANGEVALE - Pow Wow Days Festival and Parade, May 16-19, 2013. Location: Orangevale Community Park, orangevalepowwowdays.com
OXNARD - California Strawberry Festival, May 18-19, 2013. 30th Annual festival with live entertainment, food contests, dancing, and an arts & crafts show. Location: Strawberry Meadows of College Park, Oxnard, CA. Time: 10 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. strawberr-fest.org
PORTERVILLE - Porterville Fair May 15-19, 2013. Location: 2700 West Teapot Dome (Ave 128) in Porterville, CA
RED BLUFF -A Garden of Quilts, Quilt Show, May 18-19, 2013. Over 200 quilts displayed, vendors, boutique of crafts and supplies, demonstrations, food vendors, door prizes and drawings. The Sun Country Quilters Guild of Red Bluff's biennial quilt show features past guild president, Lois Milosch, who will be available both days with her quilts. A Community Service Booth invites visitors to design a quilt block to be sewn to help make a quilt for someone in need. Location: Tehama County Fairgrounds, 650 Antelope Blvd., Red Bluff. $7 wristband permits 2 day entry if not removed, free parking. Spouses and age 12 & under free when accompanied by paying guest. Call 530-528-8838, suncountryquilters.com
REDDING - Redding Rodeo, May 11-18, 2013. reddingrodeo.com
RIVERSIDE - Vintage Home Tour and Restoration Faire. The 22nd annual event is held in May on the Saturday following Mother's Day. In addition to the opportunity to tour some of Riverside's beautiful vintage homes, the Restoration Faire features a tour of the Old Riverside Foundation's restored headquarters -- the Peter J. Weber House -- and a host of booths featuring antiques, crafts, restoration services, and salvage items for your home and garden. Time: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Cost: Tickets $15 presale, $20 day of tour. Call: (951) 683-2725. oldriverside.org
SAN CARLOS - Hometown Days Festival and Parade May 17-19, 2013   sancarloshometowndays.com
SAN DIEGO - Historic Garden Tour Eastern Prospects. Explores Gardens in Burlingame, North Park and South Park. Vendors in a garden marketplace on the day of the tour will offer arts and crafts. Time: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Cost: $20 pre, $25 on tour day. sdfloral.org
SANTA CRUZ - Lawn Bowls Rodeo. Each participant will play a series of 3 eight-end pairs games with a different partner and different opponents. A very social game! Cost: Free. Date: Time: 8:30 am - 12:30 pm San Lorenzo Park, 137 Dakota Street Santa Cruz Phone: (831) 275.0028 sclawnbowls.org
SANTA CRUZ - Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Kickoff the Season! Enjoy special entertainment to kick off the 2013 season! Free admission. Location: Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, 400 Beach Street Santa Cruz   Phone: (831) 423.5590 beachboardwalk.com
SANTA ROSA - Luther Burbank Rose Parade & Festival. Parade runs 10 a.m. - Noon. Surf 'N Safari is the theme of the 119th parade and festival event that celebrates local citizen Luther Burbank and his famous roses. The parade Grand Marshals are the marching Campions. The parade will start at Sonoma Avenue and E Street location and proceed north on E Street, turning left onto 4th Street and proceed west on 4th Street then south onto Mendocino Avenue where the parade will disband at 1st Street. Festival goes from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. at Julliard Park, Santa Rosa, Ca. roseparadefestival.com
SIMI VALLEY -110th Anniversary Celebration, May 18 & 19, 2013. Open house, tours, Kiwanis food truck, see the trains! Specials: Saturday, 1:00 pm, Gregg Anderson will offer a presentation about the movie and television filming history of Corriganville Park. Sunday, the Model A Club will have their cars on display. Time: 12 Noon - 4 p.m. Location: Santa Susana Railroad Depot and Museum, 6503 Katherine Road, Simi Valley. Cost: free. Call: (805) 581-3462, rspd.org
STANTON - Stanton Spring Car Show. Cost: $25, All Cars Welcome, Proceeds benefit the Stanton Community Foundation. Time: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Location: 7800 Katella, Stanton, CA. Call: (714) 890-4270, ci.stanton.ca.us
TEMECULA -Western Days, May 18-19, 2013, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Join the cast from the Temecula Gunfighters and other Old West costumed characters as they perform humorous skits and the high noon shoot out and robbery at The Bank. The weekend also includes western exhibits, music, trick ropers, calf roping demonstrations and an ICS Regional Chili Cook-off on Sunday. Winners of the Chili Cook-off will be advancing to the World Championships. Location: Old Town Temecula, California. cityoftemecula.org
TWAIN HARTE - Twain Harte A La Carte. Soroptimist International of Twain Harte's 17th annual on Time: 5- 7 p.m. in Meadow Plaza in beautiful downtown Twain Harte. This elegant event includes wine tasting and gourmet food offerings from local food purveyors, all in a quaint mountain setting. There will also be raffles, a silent auction and a live auction. Tickets are $35 and include a commemorative wine glass. All proceeds benefit local charities. Reservations: (209) 533-0889. Location: Meadow Plaza, 23000 Meadow Lane, Twain Harte, CA.
WATSONVILLE Day on the Farm! A free day of fun, including hayrides, ice cream making, butter-churning, spinning, blacksmith demos, hay baling. Free admission.   Time: 10am - 3pm. Agricultural History Museum, 2601 East Lake Ave., Hwy. 152 Watsonville, CA. Call: (831) 724.5898 aghistoryproject.org
WHITMORE - The Mountain Fair. Parade starts at 10 a.m. Car Show at 10 a.m. Poker Run at 10 a.m. BBQ at 11 a.m. Live music, Greased Pole Climb, Slack Line, Waterslide, Horseshoe Tournament, Speed Axe and Knife Throwing. Dinner Starts at 5 p.m.

SUNDAY MAY 19, 2013

ALBANY - Arts & Green Festival. Time: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Location: Memorial Park, 1325 Portland Ave., Albany, CA
albanyca.org
AGOURA HILLS - Topanga Fiddle, Banjo Contest and Folk Festival May 19, 2013, topangabanjofiddle.org
ANGELS CAMP - Calaveras County Fair and Jumping Frog Jubilee, May 16-19, 2013.
CARMEL - Annual Art Festival, May 16-19, 2013
CASTROVILLE - Artichoke Festival, May 18-19, 2013. artichoke-festival.org
DANA POINT - Doheny Blues Festival, May 18-19, 2013.
ENCINITAS - 5K-1K Run/Walk & Expo, May 18-19, 2013. Century Bike Tour. EncinitasRace.com
GALT - Strawberry Festival, May 18 & 19, 2013. Time: 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. Veterans Field & Galt Market Grounds Chabolla & Caroline Ave. Galt, CA galtchamber.org
HUNTINGTON BEACH - Duck-a-thon Duck Festival May 17-19, 2013, 10 a.m. daily. Free admission. Location: Huntington Beach Pier, Huntington Beach, CA. duckathon.org
IRWINDALE - Renaissance Pleasure Faire April 6 – May 19, 2013. Saturdays & Sundays   10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Location: Santa Fe Dam Recreation Area, 15501 E. Arrow Highway, Irwindale, CA. Call: (626) 969-4750, renfair.com
LONG BEACH - Long Beach Lesbian & Gay Pride Celebration, May 18-19, 2013. Time: 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. longbeachpride.com
LONG BEACH - Kidical Mass. 1st Anniversary Bike Ride, all ages welcome. Demo led by US Olympic Cyclist Tony Cruz. The ride leaves from Georgie's Place, 3850 Atlantic Ave. at 1 p.m. Come for lunch at Georgie's Place before the ride! The route is about 2.5 miles long and is more for kids able to ride two wheelers. Families with younger kids can use a trailer, cargobike, or child’s bike seat. Don't forget your helmet. Other features include the Blessing of the Bikes, Safe Moves Bike Rodeo, music from DJ Mr. Bill, complimentary ice cream for all, and prizes. krista@bixbyknollsinfo.com or call (562) 595-0081
OAKDALE-Oakdale Chocolate Festival, May 18-9, 2013. Time: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m., oakdalechamber.com
ORANGEVALE - Pow Wow Days Festival and Parade, May 16-19, 2013. Location: Orangevale Community Park, orangevalepowwowdays.com
OXNARD - California Strawberry Festival, May 18-19, 2013. 30th Annual festival with live entertainment, food contests, dancing, and an arts & crafts show. Location: Strawberry Meadows of College Park, Oxnard, CA. Time: 10 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. strawberr-fest.org
PORTERVILLE - Porterville Fair May 15-19, 2013. Location: 2700 West Teapot Dome (Ave 128) in Porterville, CA
RED BLUFF -A Garden of Quilts, Quilt Show, May 18-19, 2013. Over 200 quilts displayed, vendors, boutique of crafts and supplies, demonstrations, food vendors, door prizes and drawings. The Sun Country Quilters Guild of Red Bluff's biennial quilt show features past guild president, Lois Milosch, who will be available both days with her quilts. A Community Service Booth invites visitors to design a quilt block to be sewn to help make a quilt for someone in need. Location: Tehama County Fairgrounds, 650 Antelope Blvd., Red Bluff. $7 wristband permits 2 day entry if not removed, free parking. Spouses and age 12 & under free when accompanied by paying guest. Call 530-528-8838, suncountryquilters.com
ROSSMOOR - The Rossmoor Woman’s Club will host its   rossmoorwomansclub.org/gardentour2013.html   10th annual Garden Tour and Outdoor Living, a self-guided tour of properties in Seal Beach. Time: 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. Cost: $11. Call: (562) 810-7139.
SAN CARLOS - Hometown Days Festival and Parade May 17-19, 2013   sancarloshometowndays.com
SAN DIEGO - San Diego Sicilian Festival. 20th Annual Sicilian Festival is free fun for families. The   annual Sicilian Festival celebrates all things Sicilian in the heart of San Diego's Little Italy, including music, dance, culture and cuisine. Time: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Location: India Street from Ash to Grape Streets San Diego, CA. sicilianfestival.org
SAN DIEGO -CicloSDias Minis. Leading up to the CicloSDias San Diego main event August 11th, there will be monthly CicloSDias Minis. Balboa Park San Diego not available to bicycles and pedestrians for recreational use because of car traffic, will enjoy Sunday closures within the parks, open just to bicycles and pedestrians to enjoy at Balboa Park, Marston Point Loop, San Diego, CA. ciclosdias.com
SANTA BARBARA - Pearl Chase Society Tour of Santa Barbara Downtown Historic Adobes. Cost: TBA. Call: (805) 961-3938, pearlchasesociety.org
SIMI VALLEY -110th Anniversary Celebration, May 18 & 19, 2013. Open house, tours, Kiwanis food truck, see the trains! Specials: Saturday, 1:00 pm, Gregg Anderson will offer a presentation about the movie and television filming history of Corriganville Park. Sunday, the Model A Club will have their cars on display. Time: 12 Noon - 4 p.m. Location: Santa Susana Railroad Depot and Museum, 6503 Katherine Road, Simi Valley. Cost: free. Call: (805) 581-3462, rspd.org
SOQUEL -Dog Spring Dog Festival 12th Annual Fun for Dogs and Their People event! Features contests, games, shopping, adoptable dogs and sports demos. Bring your dog out to play and help raise money for local dogs in need. Time: 9:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. Soquel High School, 401 Old San Jose Road Soquel, CA. Call: (831) 476.9065 coastaldogs.com
SAN DIEGO Sicilian Festival, free. sicilianfestival.org
SAN DIEGO North Park Organization of Businesses, Inc. 16th Annual North Park Festival of Arts northparkmainstreet.com
VALLEJO - Vallejo Jazz Society Concert 5pm Bay Theater, Vallejo, CA. Call: (707) 533-4593
VENICE - Art Walk

Tuesday, May 21, 2013

BISHOP - Mule Days, May 21-26, 2013. Tri-County Fairgrounds Sierra St. & Fair Drive Bishop, CA (760) 872-4263 for tickets, or muledays.org
BURBANK - Grasslands, concert. Time: 8-10 p.m. Location: Viva Cantina Mexican Restaurant, 900 Riverside Drive, Burbank CA 91506 Call: (818) 845-2425, grasslandsbluegrass.com
HUNTINGTON BEACH - Surf City Nights. Weekly street fair with live entertainment, kids entertainment, and farmers market and vendor fair. Event goes from 5 to 9 p.m. Cost: Free. (Main Street is closed between 2:30 - 10 p.m. ) surfcitynights.com
LAFAYETTE -Taste of Lafayette. 11th annual tour of Lafayette's finest dining establishments and the opportunity to sample the signature cuisine of each restaurant. Time: 5:30-9 p.m. Where: The tour begins at Lafayette Plaza (corner of Mt. Diablo Blvd. and Moraga Rd.) From there, ticket holders will go at their own pace to any or all of the participating restaurants . A free shuttle bus, sponsored by Diablo Foods, Inc. will loop continuously. Cost: $45. Call: (925) 284-7404 lafayettechamber.org

Wednesday May 22, 2013

BISHOP - Mule Days, May 21-26, 2013. Tri-County Fairgrounds Sierra St. & Fair Drive Bishop, CA (760) 872-4263 for tickets, or muledays.org

Thursday May 23, 2013

BISHOP - Mule Days, May 21-26, 2013. Tri-County Fairgrounds Sierra St. & Fair Drive Bishop, CA (760) 872-4263 for tickets, or muledays.org
VACAVILLE - Fiesta Days, May 23-27, 2013, fiestadays.org

Friday May 24, 2013

BISHOP - Mule Days, May 21-26, 2013. Tri-County Fairgrounds Sierra St. & Fair Drive Bishop, CA (760) 872-4263 for tickets, or muledays.org
COALINGA - Horned Toad Derby, May 24-27, 2013. Horned toad races, a carnival, the Fireman Water Fights, a barbecue and entertainment are offered. Location: Olsen Park, N Garfield Street @ Ca-33, Coalinga, CA. Call: (559) 935-2948.
County: Fresno
GARDEN GROVE - Strawberry Festival, May 24-27, 2013. Memorial Weekend events is a berry fun, and free! Location: Village Green, between Euclid and Main Street Streets, Garden Grove, CA strawberryfestival.org
SACRAMENTO - Sacramento Jazz Festival May 24-27, 2013. Parade Saturday at 10 a.m. on Front Street in Old Sacramento. Held in Old Sacramento and Convention Center area venues Hyatt Ballroom 209 L Street; Sheraton Ballroom 1230 J Street; Convention Center 13th & K St. Tickets: day passes start at $20, sacjazz.com
VACAVILLE - Fiesta Days, May 23-27, 2013, fiestadays.org

Saturday May 25, 2013

APTOS 21st Annual Santa Cruz Blues Festival, May 25-26, 2013. Music Festival bringing you the best in Blues & American Roots music for 20 years. Fun for the entire family with food, beer & wine. Time: 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. Aptos Village Park Aptos, CA. santacruzbluesfestival.com
ARCATA - Kinetic Sculpture Race, May 25-27, 2013. Arcata - Ferndale, CA kineticgrandchampionship.com
ARNOLD Spring Peddler's Fair, May 25 & 26, 2013. The 35th Annual Peddler's Faire features over 70 booths, antiques, collectibles, hand-crafted items, gourmet foods, & vintage jewelry an more. Held over Memorial Day weekend in the beautiful mountain resort town of Arnold on Highway 4 (Ebbetts Pass,) the venue is situated amongst the pines and redwoods at the 4000' elevation. The Ebbett's Pass Volunteer Fire Dptm. serves local beers, plus there are home-made food booths, kettlekorn, and baked goodies. The Arnold Lion's Club holds an all-you-can eat pancake breakfast of ham, eggs, & pancakes both days from 8 - 11 a.m. for just $6. The Peddler's Fair is held from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. in downtown Arnold on the park-like grounds of Bristol's Ranch House Café, 961 Highway 4, Arnold, CA. Admission is free. Contact: Kim or Mark: (925) 372-8961, or email: afterthegoldrush@sbcglobal.net ARROYO GRANDE - Arroyo Grande Strawberry Festival May 25- 26, 2013. Memorial Day Weekend free Strawberry Festival includes activities and entertainment, kiddy carnival, the Strawberry Stampede; hundreds of art, craft and display booths, food and strawberry treats as well as fresh strawberries by the box! Call 805-473-2250, arroyograndevillage.org
FELTON May 25-27, 2013 32nd Annual Civil War Battles and Encampment. Visit encampments of Union & Confederate soldiers. See battles at one of the West's longest-running Civil War reenactments. Time: 9am - 6pm. Location: Roaring Camp Railroads, 5401 Graham Hill Road, Felton, CA. Call: (831) 335.4484 roaringcamp.com
FELTON May 25, 2013 Felton Remembers Parade and Festival. A fun-filled family day. Parade at 10 am, followed by Festival including music & food. FREE Time: 10am - 4p.M. Location: Hwy. 9, and Covered Bridge Park Felton Call: (831) 612.9103 feltonbusinessassociation.com
CONCORD -Bay Area KidFest, May 25-27, 2013, Downtown Concord. $5 admission with a canned food
kidfestconcord.com
FORT BRAGG - Fort Bragg Sea Glass Festival, May 25-26, 2013. Fifth Annual Memorial Day weekend Glass Beach Jewelry's Sea Glass Gallery and Museum fest. Fort Bragg is home to the highest concentration of sea glass in the world and its glistening glass beaches are world famous! Sea Glass enthusiasts, crafts persons, jewelers, and artists come to Fort Bragg from all over the world to collect it's precious gems. glassbeachjewelry.com/festival.htm
GARDEN GROVE - Strawberry Festival & Parade May 24-27, 2013. Memorial Weekend events is a berry fun, and free! Location: Village Green, between Euclid and Main Street Streets, Garden Grove, CA strawberryfestival.org
GRAEAGLE - Shop Hop, May 25-26, 2013. Memorial Weekend shopping event. graeaglemerchants.com
HERMOSA BEACH - Fiesta Hermosa, May 25-27, 2013. Time: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Free admission. Next to Hermosa Beach & Pier. Hermosa Beach, CA. fiestahermosa.com
MORGAN HILL -Mushroom Mardi Gras, May 25-26, 2013. Free admission event include rides, booths, vendor foods, contests, and all kinds of mushroom fun. Arts & crafts gourmet food booths cooking demonstration stage – new commercial exhibits mushroom exhibit & display live music on two stages strolling musicians & street performers beer gardens wine gardens featuring local wineries munchkinland for the kids with rides, games & kids entertainment.
REDWOOD CITY - Sequoia International Festival Carnival. Games, slides, international food, artisans, and entertainment. Time:11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Location: Sequoia High School 1201 Brewster Ave Redwood City, CA Call: (650) 245-4050, sequoiafestival.org
SACRAMENTO - Sacramento Jazz Festival May 24-27, 2013. Parade Saturday at 10 a.m. on Front Street in Old Sacramento. Held in Old Sacramento and Convention Center area venues Hyatt Ballroom 209 L Street; Sheraton Ballroom 1230 J Street; Convention Center 13th & K St. Tickets: day passes start at $20, sacjazz.com
SANTA CRUZ May 25-26, 2013 Santa Cruz Longboard Club Invitational. 29th Annual event, West Coast's oldest, longest-running competitive surfing event, featuring amateur + pro surfers, 11 age groups. Location: Steamer Lane at Lighthouse Point Santa Cruz, CA. Call: (831) 234.2278, santa-cruz-longboard-union.com
SIMI VALLEY - Cajun & Blues Music Festival, May 25-26, 2013. Time; 10:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. both days. Cost: $17; $12 kids, under age 5 free. Location: Rancho Santa Susana Community Park, 5005 Los Angeles Ave., Simi Valley, California, simicajun.org
VACAVILLE - Fiesta Days, May 23-27, 2013, fiestadays.org
YUCCA VALLEY - Grubstake Days. The Town of Yucca Valley celebrates with Beard Growing Contest, Grubstake 10K, 5K Run and 2K Walk on Sunday, May 26, Horseshoes Tournament and more. Call: (760) 369-7211, yucca-valley.org

Sunday May 26, 2013

APTOS 21st Annual Santa Cruz Blues Festival, May 25-26, 2013. Music Festival bringing you the best in Blues & American Roots music for 20 years. Fun for the entire family with food, beer & wine. Time: 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. Aptos Village Park Aptos, CA. santacruzbluesfestival.com
ARCATA - Kinetic Sculpture Race, May 25-27, 2013. Arcata - Ferndale, CA kineticgrandchampionship.com
ARNOLD Spring Peddler's Fair, May 25 & 26, 2013. The 35th Annual Peddler's Faire features over 70 booths, antiques, collectibles, hand-crafted items, gourmet foods, & vintage jewelry an more. Held over Memorial Day weekend in the beautiful mountain resort town of Arnold on Highway 4 (Ebbetts Pass,) the venue is situated amongst the pines and redwoods at the 4000' elevation. The Ebbett's Pass Volunteer Fire Dptm. serves local beers, plus there are home-made food booths, kettlekorn, and baked goodies. The Arnold Lion's Club holds an all-you-can eat pancake breakfast of ham, eggs, & pancakes both days from 8 - 11 a.m. for just $6. The Peddler's Fair is held from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. in downtown Arnold on the park-like grounds of Bristol's Ranch House Café, 961 Highway 4, Arnold, CA. Admission is free. Contact: Kim or Mark: (925) 372-8961, or email: afterthegoldrush@sbcglobal.net ARROYO GRANDE - Arroyo Grande Strawberry Festival May 25- 26, 2013. Memorial Day Weekend free Strawberry Festival includes activities and entertainment, kiddy carnival, the Strawberry Stampede; hundreds of art, craft and display booths, food and strawberry treats as well as fresh strawberries by the box! Call 805-473-2250, arroyograndevillage.org
AVILA BEACH - Blues Festival. Features headliner Steve Miller Band. Gates open at noon. Held at Avila Beach Resort, Avila Beach, CA.
CONCORD -Bay Area KidFest, May 25-27, 2013, Downtown Concord. $5 admission with a canned food
kidfestconcord.com
FELTON May 25-27, 2013 32nd Annual Civil War Battles and Encampment. Visit encampments of Union & Confederate soldiers. See battles at one of the West's longest-running Civil War reenactments. Time: 9am - 6pm. Location: Roaring Camp Railroads, 5401 Graham Hill Road, Felton, CA. Call: (831) 335.4484 roaringcamp.com
FORT BRAGG - Fort Bragg Sea Glass Festival, May 25-26, 2013. Fifth Annual Memorial Day weekend Glass Beach Jewelry's Sea Glass Gallery and Museum fest. Fort Bragg is home to the highest concentration of sea glass in the world and its glistening glass beaches are world famous! Sea Glass enthusiasts, crafts persons, jewelers, and artists come to Fort Bragg from all over the world to collect it's precious gems. glassbeachjewelry.com/festival.htm
GARDEN GROVE - Strawberry Festival, May 24-27, 2013. Memorial Weekend events is a berry fun, and free! Location: Village Green, between Euclid and Main Street Streets, Garden Grove, CA strawberryfestival.org
HERMOSA BEACH - Fiesta Hermosa, May 25-27, 2013. Time: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Free admission. Next to Hermosa Beach & Pier. Hermosa Beach, CA. fiestahermosa.com
MORGAN HILL - Mushroom Mardi Gras, May 25-26, 2013. Free admission event include rides, booths, vendor foods, contests, and all kinds of mushroom fun. Arts & crafts gourmet food booths cooking demonstration stage – new commercial exhibits mushroom exhibit & display live music on two stages strolling musicians & street performers beer gardens wine gardens featuring local wineries munchkinland for the kids with rides, games & kids entertainment
SACRAMENTO - Sacramento Jazz Festival May 24-27, 2013. Parade Saturday at 10 a.m. on Front Street in Old Sacramento. Held in Old Sacramento and Convention Center area venues Hyatt Ballroom 209 L Street; Sheraton Ballroom 1230 J Street; Convention Center 13th & K St. Tickets: day passes start at $20, sacjazz.com
SAN RAMON - Art & Wind Festival, May 26-27, 2013. 27th Annual Fine Arts & Crafts festival, two days of rockin' bands, entertainment and community celebrating. Location: San Ramon Central Park / Alcosta Blvd at Bollinger Canyon Rd., San Ramon, CA. Hours: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. pacificfinearts.com or sanramon.ca.gov
SANTA CRUZ May 25-26, 2013 Santa Cruz Longboard Club Invitational. 29th Annual event, West Coast's oldest, longest-running competitive surfing event, featuring amateur + pro surfers, 11 age groups. Location: Steamer Lane at Lighthouse Point Santa Cruz, CA. Call: (831) 234.2278, santa-cruz-longboard-union.com
SAUSALITO -Caledonia Street Fair May 26, 2013, 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Gabrielson Park, Sausalito, California cityofsausalitospecialevents.com Tel: (415) 289-4152
SIMI VALLEY - Cajun & Blues Music Festival, May 25- 26, 2013. Time; 10:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. both days. Cost: $17; $12 kids, under age 5 free. Location: Rancho Santa Susana Community Park, 5005 Los Angeles Ave., Simi Valley, California, simicajun.org
VACAVILLE - Fiesta Days, May 23-27, 2013, fiestadays.org
VISTA Strawberry Festival. Held in historic downtown Vista. Time: 8 a.m.- 6 p.m. vistastrawberryfest.com

Monday May 27, 2013

ARCATA - Kinetic Sculpture Race, May 25-27, 2013. Arcata - Ferndale, CA kineticgrandchampionship.com
CONCORD -Bay Area KidFest, May 25-27, 2013, Downtown Concord. $5 admission with a canned food
kidfestconcord.com
FELTON May 25-27, 2013 32nd Annual Civil War Battles and Encampment. Visit encampments of Union & Confederate soldiers. See battles at one of the West's longest-running Civil War reenactments. Time: 9am - 6pm. Location: Roaring Camp Railroads, 5401 Graham Hill Road, Felton, CA. HTT (831) 335.4484 roaringcamp.com
HERMOSA BEACH - Fiesta Hermosa, May 25-27, 2013. Time: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Free admission. Next to Hermosa Beach & Pier. Hermosa Beach, CA. fiestahermosa.com
SACRAMENTO - Sacramento Jazz Festival May 24-27, 2013. Parade Saturday at 10 a.m. on Front Street in Old Sacramento. Held in Old Sacramento and Convention Center area venues Hyatt Ballroom 209 L Street; Sheraton Ballroom 1230 J Street; Convention Center 13th & K St. Tickets: day passes start at $20, sacjazz.com
SAN RAMON - Art & Wind Festival, May 26-27, 2013. 27th Annual Fine Arts & Crafts festival, two days of rockin' bands, entertainment and community celebrating. Location: San Ramon Central Park / Alcosta Blvd at Bollinger Canyon Rd., San Ramon, CA. Hours: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. pacificfinearts.com or sanramon.ca.gov
VACAVILLE - Fiesta Days, May 23-27, 2013, fiestadays.org

Tuesday May 28, 2013

HUNTINGTON BEACH - Surf City Nights. Weekly street fair with live entertainment, kids entertainment, and farmers market and vendor fair. Event goes from 5 to 9 p.m. Cost: Free. (Main Street is closed between 2:30 - 10 p.m. ) surfcitynights.com

Wednesday May 29, 2013

MCKINLEYVILLE - Pony Express Days, May 29- June 2, 2013. Pony Express Days established in 1968, is a 5 day community event that includes a Clam Chowder Cook-off, Fireman's Muster (fireman games), Pony Express Dance and Saturday's Parade down Central Avenue that rolls right into the big Family Festival in Pierson Park. On Sunday there will be Gymkhana. Wednesday May 29 - Clam Chowder Cook-off in the Activity Center in Pierson Park with amateur and professional competitors. Thursday May 30 - Fireman's Muster at the Ray's Food Place Parking Lot --cheer for your local fire departments as they compete in Fireman games. Friday May 31 Pony Express Dance at the Sapphire Palace at Blue Lake Casino. Dance to Dr. Squid and wear your best looking boots to enter the boot contest. Saturday June 1 Parade & Festival - parade runs along Central Ave at 11 a.m. Then head over to Pierson Park for a family festival from 12-4pm. Craft booths, food, beer garden, St. John & the Sinners, kid activities, horseshoe tournament and more! Sunday June 2 Gymkhana at the McKinleyville Rodeo Grounds at the Kjer Road arena Call: (707) 839-2449, mckinleyvillechamber.com
SAN DIEGO May 29-June 2, 2013 Media Heritage, Inc. dba Filmout San Diego LGBT Annual Film Festival filmoutsandiego.com

Thursday May 30, 2013

AVALON May 30 - June 2, 2013 Catalina's Flying Fish Four Day Festival May 30 - June 2, 2013 catalinachamber.com
LOS ANGELES - The Israel Conference. Technological innovators and creators, and investment experts and financiers from Israel and the U.S. present and learn about the next revolutionary developments and creations in film, TV, music, gaming, online and computer security, urban development, social media, alternative and clean energy, medicine, consumer items and music. Location: Luxe Hotel, 11461 Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, 90049. Call: (310) 445-5388. paula@theisraelconference.org. http://www.theisraelconference.org
PISMO BEACH - Wine, Waves & Beyond, May 30 - June 2, 2013. 4-day surf and wine event takeS place at numerous venues throughout San Luis Obispo County and include a Barrel to Barrel wine, beer, and food tasting event, a longboard surf contest and much more. Call: (805) 556-3306, WineWavesandBeyond.com
POINT ARENA - Point Arena Hog & Lamb BBQ. Time: Noon - 6. Location: Veterans Memorial Hall, Point Arena, CA. Cost: $20. call (707)882-1833
SAN BERNARDINO - National Orange Show, May 30- June 2, 2013. Fair, carnival, entertainment and more. Hours:
Thursday & Friday 2 - 10 p.m. Sat & Sun Noon – 10 p.m. Location: San Bernardino, CA at the historic Fair Grounds. Admission: $5, age 10 & under free. Carnival wristband $15. nosfestival.com
SAN DIEGO San Gennaro Feast May 30-June 2, 2013, sangennarofeast.com The Annual San Gennaro Feast is a yearly festival held in honor of the Saint, San Gennaro. The festival features ethnic food vendors, national acts, amusement rides! Qualcomm Stadium, 9449 Friars Road, San Diego, CA sangennarofeast.com
SANTA MARIA - Santa Maria Elks Rodeo May 30 - June 2, 2013. Cost: $20 - 30 Tickets (805) 922-6006. smelksrodeo.org

FRIDAY, May 31, 2013

LINCOLN - Thunder in The Valley Show & Shine, May 31-June 1, 2013. Rods & Relics of Lincoln Hills and Thunder Valley Resort Casino invite owners of all 1972 and older American made or American powered vehicles to enter the show, registration is free! Awards, raffle, music, food and drinks, public invited. Show is a prelude to Saturday's Downtown Lincoln Classic Car Show. Location: Thunder Valley Casino (thundervalleyresort.com), 1200 Athens Ave., Lincoln, CA. Registration 3-6 p.m. Show 4-10 p.m. Info: rodsnrelics.net or Alan Taylor 916-749-7468 or Ed McVey 916-543-9113
PATTERSON - Apricot Fiesta, May 31- June 2, 2013.   apricotfiesta.com
SAN BERNARDINO - National Orange Show , May 30- June 2, 2013. Fair, carnival, entertainment and more. Hours:
Thursday & Friday 2 - 10 p.m. Sat & Sun Noon – 10 p.m. Location: San Bernardino, CA at the historic Fair Grounds. Admission: $5, age 10 & under free. Carnival wristband $15. nosfestival.com
SAN DIEGO  San Gennaro Feast May 30-June 2, 2013, sangennarofeast.com   The Annual San Gennaro Feast is a yearly festival held in honor of the Saint, San Gennaro. The festival features ethnic food vendors, national acts, amusement rides! Qualhttp://www.seecalifornia.com/m Stadium, 9449 Friars Road, San Diego, CA sangennarofeast.com
SANTA MARIA - Santa Maria Elks Rodeo May 30 - June 2, 2013. Cost: $20 - 30   Tickets (805) 922-6006. smelksrodeo.org
TEMECULA - Balloon & Wine Festival, May 31 - June 2, 2013. Popular event is held at Lake Skinner County Park, 37701 Warren Rd., Winchester, CA. Call: (800) 965-2122
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