July 18, 2014 Festivals in California
ARCADIA: 626 Night Market The 626 Night Market is the largest Asian night market in the U.S. featuring over 150 local restaurants, food vendors, entrepreneurs, merchandise vendors, artists, musicians, and more. Night markets are a staple in Asian societies with the primary focus on hundreds of different Asian street food and merchandise vendors. The 626 Night Market brings the energy and spirit of Asian night markets to Los Angeles. July 18-19; August 15-16 & September 12-13, 2014. 626nightmarket.com
FRESNO: Fresno Home Remodeling & Decorating Show. Fresno Fairgrounds - Fresno, CA
MARYSVILLE: Marysville Peach Festival, Downtown Marysville, CA
MOORPARK: Children of Many Colors Powwow, Native American singing, dancing, drumming, flute, Gourd Dancing, Bird Singing, Princess contest, Veterans Honoring, arts, crafts, food and non profit booths, traditional dwellings, a family style intertribal gathering. Location: Moorpark College. 7075 Campus Road, Moorpark, CA. RedbirdsVision.org
NEVADA CITY: Storytelling Festival. For one magical weekend in July, settle back and hear stories unfold beneath the big trees and nighttime stars of California's Sierra foothills. Storytellers spin tales spanning the centuries and connecting generations. Friday, July 18: 1-4 p.m. Workshop with Bill Harley Schoolhouse; 7:30 pm Opening Night with Bill, Joel, Joseph, Elizabeth, Muriel, and guest teller Tom Wade; 10-11:30 p.m. Sierra Story Slam Schoolhouse. Saturday Day, July 19, 10-11 a.m. Joseph Bruchac; 11:15 a.m. -12:15 p.m. Elizabeth Ellis; 1-2:15 p.m. Muriel Johnson and Kirk Waller; 2:30-3:30 p.m. Joel ben Izzy; 3:45-4:45 p.m. Billy Harley; 7:30 p.m. Gala Evening Concert with Bill, Joel, Joseph, Elizabeth, Milbre and Kirk. Sunday, July 20: 9:30-11:30 a.m. Open Telling Schoolhouse; 10:30-11:30 a.m. Children's Concert with Bill Harley; 12:15-2 p.m. Grand Finale! Heartfelt tales by All Tellers. Tickets: $8.50- 90. Location: Amphitheater, 17894 Tyler Foote Rd., Nevada City, CA. sierrastorytellingfestival.org
NAPA: Napa Town and Country Fair at the Fairgrounds, Napa, CA
SALINAS: California Rodeo carodeo.com In 1911 the rodeo, known as the Wild West Show, was held at the Sherwood Race Track grounds. It was a week long event called Big Week. Known for its week-long cavalcade of events, California Rodeo "Big Week" is the largest community event held in Salinas. Parades, barbecues, cowboy poetry, fireworks, concerts, a carnival, and much more. Salinas Rodeo ranks in the top 20 of nearly 800 North American rodeos sanctioned by the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association.
SAN FRANCISCO: Summer Performance Festival. SAFEhouse for the Performing Arts presents Seventh Annual Summer Performance Festival. Cost: $15-20. Location: 3153 17th Street, SF CA. Call: (415) 863-9834. odcdance.org
SAN RAFAEL: Gem Faire / San Rafael. Marin Center - San Rafael, CA
SANTA BARBARA: The Wave Film Festival. This first edition will focus solely on an eclectic mix of eleven brand new French films, sure to delight the hungry cinephiles of Santa Barbara. Line up: Violette - Serge Bozon; Tip Top - Directed by Martin Provost; Playing Dead (Je fais le mort)- Directed by Jean-Paul Salomé; Not My Type (Pas son genre)- Directed by Lucas Belvaux; Brotherhood of Tears (La confrérie des larmes) - Directed by Jean-Baptiste Andréa; Suzanne - Directed by Katell Quillévéré; Weekends in Normandy (Week-ends) - Directed by Anne Villacèque; 9 Month Stretch (9 mois ferme)- Directed by Albert Dupontel; We Love You, You Bastard (Salaud, on t'aime)- Directed by Claude Lelouch; Attila Marcel - Directed by Sylvain Chomet; Directed by Agnès Obadia. The five day festival at the Riviera Theatre. Cost: $15 approx. per screening, or pass sold. Time: 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. daily. Location: 2044 Alameda Padre Serra, Santa Barbara, CA. Tickets, info: sbiff.org
SANTA BARBARA: California Wine Festival, Santa Barbara Beachside Chase Palm Park Santa Barbara, CA, californiawinefestival.com
SANTA CRUZ: Fringe Festival, Nearly 200 performances by roughly 30 different acts at downtown venues include theater, dance, comedy, performance art, spoken word, circus, musical theater, puppetry, kids shows, burlesque and more. Events held at venues throughout the city. Performance prices vary. See santacruzfringefestival.com
SANTA PAULA: Citrus Festival. The Citrus Capital of the World known for its lemon and orange orchards, the City of Santa Paula celebrates the fruit of California every year with its popular Kiwanis Citrus Festival. santapaulafestival.org
SQUAW VALLEY WANDERDLUST. Wanderlust Tahoe offers famous yoga teachers and top-tier performers in a legendary setting of breathtaking beauty for a memorable summer experience. Festival-goers can enjoy yoga, incredible music, lifestyle talks and the natural bounties of Squaw Valley. squaw.wanderlustfestival.com/
SUSANVILLE: Lassen County Fair Lassen County Fairgrounds Susanville, CA
TRUCKEE: Truckee Antiques Show. Truckee High School - Truckee, CA
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