Arts | Beer | Cars | Food | Music | Wine

California Oktoberfest Events

California | California Halloween Events

California Food Festivals - October

Atascadero | Colony Days & Tent City | colonydays.org

Avalon | Jazz Trax Festival | jazztrax.com

Big Sur 10K River Run | bigsurriverrun.org

Borrego Days Desert Festival | borregosprings.org

Belmont Shore | Haute Dog Howl'oween Parade | hautedog.org

Big Bear | Oktoberfest | bigbearevents.com

Buena Park | Silverado Days | silveradodays.com

Burney | Heritage Days | burneychamber.com

National Yo-Yo Contest | nationalyoyo.org

Colton | Wyatt Earp Old West Days | earpsociety.com

Calabasas Pumpkin Festival | calabasaspumpkinfestival.com

Carpinteria | Avocado Festival | avofest.com

Elk Grove | Shiver Me Pumpkins | yourcsd.com

Fairfield | Candy Festival | fairfielddowntown.com

Fortuna | Apple Harvest Festival | sunnyfortuna.com

Goleta | California Lemon Festival | lemonfestival.com

Los Angeles | Bach Festival | fccla.org

Loomis | Eggplant Festival | loomischamber.com

Half Moon Bay Art & Pumpkin Festival | miramarevents.com

Hollister | Northern California Renaissance Faire | norcalrenfaire.com

Irvine | Mighty Rubber Duck Derby | duckyderbyoc.com

Lodi | Sandhill Crane Festival | lodichamber.com

Lodi Street Faire | lodichamber.com

Los Banos | Tomato Festival | losbanos.com

Los Olivos | Day in the Country | losolivosca.com

Madera | Pomegranate Festival | pomegranatefestival.com

Manhattan Beach | Old Hometown Fair |

Mission Hills | Fall Festival & Corn Maze | fornerisfarms.com

Oakland | Black Cowboy Parade | blackcowboyassociation.org

Pacific Grove | Butterfly Parade | ci.pg.ca.us

Palm Desert | Golf Cart Parade | golfcartparade.com

Paso Robles | Pioneer Day | pasoroblespioneerday.org

Penryn | Farm & Barn Tour Placer | placerfarmandbarnfestival.com

Pismo Beach | Clam Festival | pismochamber.com

Port Hueneme | Harbor Days Festival | harbordays.org

Redding | Return of the Salmon Festival | visitredding.org

San Carlos | San Carlos Art & Wine Faire | sancarloschamber.org

San Francisco | Fleet Week | fleetweek.us

San Diego | Little Italy Festa | littleitalysd.com

San Diego | Chalk La Strada | chalklastrada.com

Sausalito | Classic Car Show | sausalitoclassiccarshow.com

Shasta Lake | Shasta Lake Trout Derby | shastalaketroutderby.com

Springville | Springville Apple Festival | springville.ca.us

Winters | Dried Fruit & Nut Festival |

Yermo | Ghost Haunt | calicotown.com

Yountville | Yountville Days Parade & Festival | yountville.com

Yuba City | Cultural Festival | yubacity.net

OCTOBER

• Village Venture Arts & Crafts Faire Shop at the Inland Empire's largest autumn arts & crafts fair in Claremont Village. When: Oct. 25, 2014. Location: Claremont Village thevillageclaremont.com

Central Coast
Ventura Harvest ArtWalk
ArtWalk is a free, self-guided walking tour of 200 established and emerging artists at over 80 galleries, studios
www.venturaartwalk.org

Moorpark Fall Harvest Festival
The Annual Moorpark Fall Harvest Festival features all of the activities from past years plus many,
many more. Oktoberfest weekend features a 20-plus vendor Craft Fair. We proudly
www.underwoodfamilyfarms.com/fall_harvest_festival.html

Oxnard Multicultural Festival
The Multicultural Festival is held annually at Plaza Park in the heart of the City of Oxnard for the
sole purpose of celebrating the rich diversity of its residents. Peoples of eve
www.citymanager.cityofoxnard.org/Department.aspx?DepartmentID=4&DivisionID=15&ResourceID=3
84

Artoberfest
This three-day festival kicks off on the first Friday of October for California Arts Day at the Art
Walk in Oldtown Salinas! Local artists line the streets of Oldtown Salinas showi
www.artoberbestsalinas.org

Autumn Arts, Grapes & Grains Festival
In conjunction with the Santa Maria Arts Council and other community organizations, the Autumn Arts,
Grapes & Grains Festival is an annual family-friendly street festival. Admi
http://www.ci.santa-maria.ca.us/AutumnArtsGrapesAndGrainsFestival.shtml

San Benito County Fair
San Benito County is home to a genuine old-fashioned county fair. Thousands of people cross through
the fair gates each year to experience its friendly, hometown fun atmosphere. Th
http://www.sanbenitocountyfair.com

Carmel Art and Film Festival
Come to the Carmel Art and Film Festival for upwards of a dozen venues host films, arts and
photography exhibits, lectures, and more.
www.carmelartandfilm.com



Central Valley
Riverbank Cheese and Wine Exposition
More than 300 vendors, consisting of arts and crafts, antiques, and food booths, add excitement to
this festive occasion. Attend this event, and let the award-winning cheese and wi
www.riverbankcheeseandwine.org

Kern County Fair
The Kern County Fair features information on agriculture, offers live entertainment, art, food,
activities for children and amusement park rides - all low-cost entertainment geared
www.kerncountyfair.com

Modesto Reel Food Film Festival
The Modesto Reel Food Film Festival presents contemporary short movies with themes involving food,
cooking, and eating. The Festival is hosted by the Modesto Art Museum, the Modest
www.modestoartmuseum.org

Modesto Architecture Film Festival
The Modesto Architecture Film Festival brings you the best in contemporary movies about architecture
and architects. The festival is hosted by the Sierra Valley Chapter of th
www.modestoartmuseum.org

Oakhurst Fall Chocolate and Wine Festival
Taste wine and chocolates together in the Wine Tent. Dip fresh fruits into warm melted chocolate.
Purchase heavenly chocolate concoctions for you and your family to enjoy, or to gi
http://www.oakhurstchamber.com/index.php?src=events&srctype=detail&category=General&refno=
1472

Arts Merced Festival
Formally known as the Big Valley Arts and Culture Festival, the Arts Merced Festival is held in
partnership with UC Merced's Family Weekend. The best of the festival includes fine
www.artsMerced.org

International Heritage Festival
Performances of many cultures. Free admission and no tickets needed with seating on a first-come,
first-serve basis.
http://www.internationalfestivalmodesto.org/

Big Fresno Fair
While the fifth-largest fair in California, Big Fresno Fair is also the central valley's largest
annual event. The event is a social and culturally diverse reflection of the commun
www.fresnofair.com



Greater Sacramento
Loomis Eggplant Festival
The Loomis Eggplant Festival presents a fine event of arts, crafts, food, wine garden and contests
for your enjoyment, including free entertainment all day long. Food vendors offer
www.loomischamber.com

Sacramento Horror Film Festival
The Sacramento Horror Film Festival screens more films over fewer days than any other horror film
festival thus providing a greater chance for exposure for the horror filmmaker. Th
http://www.sachorrorfilmfest.com/about.php?profile=shff

Sacramento International Gay and Lesbian Film Festival
Founded by Allen Cole, the Sacramento International Gay and Lesbian Film Festival started in 1992,
based on the student run gay and lesbian film festival at Fresno State. Organizer
www.siglff.org/index.html

Village Oktoberfest
At the Village Oktoberfest, visitors find traditional Bavarian music and folk dancers, and a benefit
Beer Garten, brats & kraut and games for all. All entertainment at the even
www.squaw.com

Autumn Shindig
A harvest festival on the San Juan Ridge, the Autumn Shindig is a favorite for everyone who comes.
It is a fun and entertaining family event with games, juggling, cotton candy, tam
http://northcolumbiaschoolhouse.org



Inland Empire
Desert Empire Fair
The Desert Empire Fair offers fun for the whole family. Come to this exciting event where the whole
community turns out.
http://www.desertempirefair.com/

Palm Springs Arts Festival
The Palm Springs Arts Festival is a juried event showcasing the fine art and quality craft of
approximately 175 outstanding artists. These renowned artists display a wide variety o
www.palmspringsartsfestival.com/



Los Angeles
NoHo Scene - Artists' Village in North Hollywood
This all-day celebration of the arts features free theater, art exhibits, dance and music
performances, acting, dance and art workshops and film screenings. Relax at the food an
www.nohoartsdistrict.com/nohoscene/nohoscene_visualart.asp

Fall Arts and Crafts Festival
This show has been held for nearly 40 years and has been a successful event for artists and art
lovers alike. 150 artists successfully exhibit their crafts during this two-day even
www.rotaryartshow.org

Affaire in the Gardens Art Show
Affaire in the Gardens Art Show is a free show featuring art by more than 200 exhibitors from around
the nation who showcase their work in painting, sculpture, watercolor, photogra
www.beverlyhills.org/attractions/affaire

Long Beach SoundWalk
The portion of the district bounded by Broadway, Elm Avenue, Ocean Boulevard and Atlantic Avenue,
will host the SoundWalk, a self-guided walking tour of sound art installations. It
www.soundwalk.org

ArtNight Pasadena
Pasadena's cultural institutions open their doors for FREE during ArtNight Pasadena, offering the
public a rich sampling of quality art, artifacts and music within the city along w
www.artnightpasadena.org

Los Angeles County Fair
Los Angeles County Fair is the largest county fair in the world. Held at the Fairplex in Pomona, the
grounds are humongous, and include thoroughbred racing during the fair's three-
www.lacountyfair.com

American Film Institute Fest
AFI Fest presents a survey of the year's most significant films each fall. Featuring international
work from emerging filmmakers, global showcases of films from the great masters a
www.afi.com/onscreen/afifest

Hollywood Film Festival
The Hollywood Film Festival was created to make a connection between established Hollywood studios,
independent filmmakers and the global creative community, as well as to honor ex
www.hollywoodawards.com/festival.html

LA Femme Film Festival
Los Angeles Femme Film Festival is a premier festival that focuses on women filmmakers' platforming
their commercial films for the worldwide audience. It is a festival for tho
www.lafemme.org

Polish Film Festival
Presentation of films made by Polish filmmakers with English subtitles. There will also be
opportunities to meet with the filmmakers and actors.
www.polishfilmla.org

Los Angeles Chocolate Salon
Chocolate lovers, en garde! The premier major chocolate show in the Los Angeles area this millenium
takes place at the annual Los Angeles Luxury Chocolate Salon at the Pasadena Cen
http://www.lachocolatesalon.com

Taste of Encino Festival
Annual Taste of Encino Festival: This is one of the highlights of early fall in the heart of the San
Fernando Valley. Entertainment includes four stages of live folk, bluegrass, an
www.tasteofencino.com/

Catalina Island JazzTrax Festival
West Coast's premier smooth jazz event features the newest and best in smooth jazz. Jazz fans from
around the country flock to Avalon for this event year after year. Over 30 top re
www.jazztrax.com

FITLA - International Latino Theatre Festival of Los Angeles
FITLA - International Latino Theatre Festival of Los Angeles, a nonprofit organization, was
established in 2001 to advance the appreciation of the diverse Latino theatre traditions
www.fitla.org/

GLOBAL (Greater Long Beach Arts Lab)
The Arts Council for Long Beach produces GLOBAL every October to celebrate the diverse arts and
culture in Long Beach, The International City. There's something for everyone in Lon
www.globallb.com

San Dimas Festival of Arts
Officially founded in 1977, the mission of the San Dimas Festival of Arts is to: preserve our
history & cultural heritage of the American West, cultivate community awareness &#
www.SanDimasArts.com

Thunderfest Car Show and Music Festival
The entire family is encouraged to come out to the streets of Covina for the sights and sounds of
the Thunderfest Car Show and Music Festival. These events are presented free of ch
www.covinaca.gov/index.php?option=com_content&view=category&layout=blog&id=287&Itemid=408

Hollywood Black Film Festival
Dubbed "The Black Sundance," the Hollywood Black Film Festival is an annual six-day celebration of
black cinema drawing together established filmmakers, popular film and TV stars,
http://www.hbff.org



Napa/Sonoma +
Healdsburg First Fridays Art Walk
With over 15 galleries in the intimate downtown plaza, Healdsburg has the highest concentration
of art galleries north of San Francisco. On the first Friday of every month fro
http://www.healdsburg.com/artwalk

Napa Valley October ARTS Celebration
Arts Council Napa Valley presents, "Napa Valley ARTS Celebration"---a month-long, valley-wide
celebration of arts and culture each October. During this celebration of creativity, y
www.nvarts.org



Northern/Sierra
Johnny Appleseed Days
The annual Johnny Appleseed Days Festival, recognizing the early 19th-century American folk hero
(a.k.a. John Chapman) who traveled for decades across the Midwest planting apple se
http://www.paradisechamber.com/

ITSA Film Festival
The ITSA Film Festival is a multiple-day event which includes a Gala Night where industry pros
from Hollywood are guest speakers. The Festival screens approximately 50 short
www.itsafilmfestival.com

Steele Wines Harvest Festival
Enjoy a weekend of wine tasting, music, excellent shopping, food, grape stomping, pie eating and
more at the Steele Wines Harvest Festival. There's no charge for admission, but vis
www.steelewines.com



Orange County
Anaheim Fall Festival
The Anaheim Fall Festival has a 73-year tradition of presenting an annual community-wide fall
festival event. The Fall Festival recognizes the harvest season, and brings fami
www.anaheimfallfestival.com

The Big Squeeze: O.C. Accordion Festival
If you think the accordion isn't cool and is just for polka dancing, think again. "The Big Squeeze,"
the Annual Orange County Accordion Festival, aims to change anyone's tune who t
www.ocmarketplace.com

Trick or Treat Festival & Halloween Hearse Show & Procession
Come to the Trick or Treat Festival & Halloween Hearse Show & Procession! This free
daytime trick-or-treating event along with a full slate of activities includes
www.ocmarketplace.com



San Diego
San Diego Film Festival
The San Diego Film Foundation, an educational 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that produces the
annual San Diego Film Festival, aims to educate, enlighten and entertain, bringing gr
www.sdff.org

Old Town San Diego Art Festival
Enjoy museum quality art and sculpture as you stroll through Old Town with all of its history and
charm. The Old Town San Diego Art Festival features over 150 contemporary artists,
www.oldtownartfestival.com

Latino Book and Family Festival
This major event showcases the diversity and importance of our multicultural community. The Latino
Book & Family Festival has grown into one of the best and widely appreciated
www.lbff.us

San Diego Asian Film Festival
The San Diego Asian Film Festival is an annual event of the San Diego Asian Film Foundation, a
nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting and promoting the diverse Pan-Asian ex
www.sdaff.org

Oceanside Harbor Days
In September, the Oceanside Chamber of Commerce along with Cox Communications and Genentech presents
Oceanside Harbor Days at the Oceanside Harbor. The free event features arts and
http://www.oceansidechamber.com/harbordays/index.html

Escondido Downtown Street Faire
The Escondido Downtown Street Faire, held the 3rd Sunday of May and October, is the second largest
single-day fair in California. Over 600 unique vendor booths line seven blocks of
www.kennedyfaires.com/escondido



San Francisco Bay Area
Arab Film Festival
The mission of the Arab Film Festival (AFF) is to enhance public understanding of Arab culture and
to provide alternative representations of Arabs that contradict the stereotypical
http://www.arabfilmfestival.org/

Mill Valley Film Festival
A celebration of the best in independent and world cinema, MVFF brings together a community of
filmmakers and film lovers to Mill Valley, San Rafael and beyond to experience great
www.cafilm.org/mvff/index.html

SF Jazz SummerFest
SFJAZZ is a recognized international leader in jazz creation, presentation, and education. SFJAZZ
explores the full spectrum of jazz, from the music's origins in the African-Americ
www.sfjazz.org

United Nations Association Film Festival
UNAFF celebrates the power of films and videos dealing with human rights, environmental themes,
women's issues, protection of refugees, homelessness, racism, children, disease cont
www.unaff.org

Half Moon Bay Art & Pumpkin Festival
Always held the weekend after Columbus Day, massive crowds make the annual trek to the "World
Pumpkin Capital" for the epic Half Moon Bay Art and Pumpkin Festival. Year after
www.miramarevents.com/pumpkinfest/

Arts and Olive Festival
It is with great pleasure that we present the Arts & Olive Festival at Canada College. The Arts
Olive Festival is a celebration with a rustic olive theme. The event takes place
www.olivefest.org

Danville Fall Crafts Festival
The Danville Fall Crafts Festival, co-sponsored by the Danville Area Chamber of Commerce and the
Town of Danville, attracts over 50,000 people every year to beautiful Hartz Avenue
www.mlaproductions.com/Danville-Fall

California Folklorico Festival
Dedicated to all Folkloristas, the California Folklorico Festival Folklorico includes dance
workshops, lectures, a Gala Concert and a group showcase concert as well as the Plaza de
www.bfcostadeoro.com

Sausalito Art Walk
Bay Area artists, talents, flavors and colorful characters. Over 20 participating local merchants
getting together, with artists from every discipline imaginable. Art Walk is a non
www.sausalitoartwalk.org

Yerba Buena Gardens Festival
Between May and October, the Yerba Buena Gardens Festival presents nearly 100 programs in Yerba
Buena Gardens, all FREE and open to the public. The Festival presents music, theater
www.ybgfestival.org

Litquake
Litquake represents a lively overview of San Francisco's thriving literary scene. The live
events embrace the Bay Area writing community, and give fans the opportunity to hea
www.litquake.org

Diwali Festival of Lights
Join the Cupertino Chamber of Commerce in celebrating a beloved Indian festival.
www.cupertino-chamber.org/aboutchamber/diwali2006/diwali.html

To Life! A Jewish Cultural Street Festival
To Life! is a unique annual event that showcases the diversity of Jewish culture through art, music,
dance and food. This one-day celebration of art and community attracts around 1
www.paloaltojcc.org/tolife

Emeryville Annual Celebration of the Arts
The Annual Emeryville Art Exhibition celebrates the work of Emeryville artists and includes
paintings, sculpture, photographs, prints, textiles, ceramics, and glass works. This uni
www.emeryarts.org

Annual Great Glass Pumpkin Patch
The Great Glass Pumpkin Patch, a beloved free Bay Area autumn event, returns to the Palo Alto Art
Center. It is the largest glass pumpkin patch in California, featuring 8,000 hand-
www.greatglasspumpkinpatch.com

ArtWalk in Livermore
ArtWalk in Livermore is a fun, friendly cross between an arts festival and an exhibition tour,
bringing thousands to downtown Livermore to enjoy an "Art District for a Day."
www.artwalklivermore.org

Art in the Park, Danville
For a weekend of art and fun, come to Art in the Park in Danville. The annual art show will feature
an array of works by local artists as well as live music, food and wine, and a c
www.adas4art.org

Italian Film Festival
The popular Italian Film Festival presents outstanding movies from Italy. Originally started as an
informal, one-time only presentation of Italian movies in a college lecture hall,
www.italianfilm.com

Ceramics Annual of America Exhibition and Art Fair
Witness A Unique Experience: ceramic sculpture from around the world The Ceramics Annual of
America (CAA) is an ambitious exhibition and art fair spotlighting the quality and
http://www.ceramicsannual.org/

Hardly Strictly Bluegrass
For music lovers who don't mind fighting a sea of people, Hardly Strictly Bluegrass offers the best
in American roots music and beyond. The festival is free and takes place in Gold
www.strictlybluegrass.com

Events are not guaranteed. It is your responsibility to confirm before going.