BERKELEY: Berkeley Kite Festival July 29-30, 2017 Cesar Chavez Park at Berkeley Marina, free
CHULA VISTA: South Bayfront Powwow July 29-30 Chula Vista Bayfront Marina View Park
ELK GROVE: Strauss Festival July 27-30 Choreographed storyline set to music by the family of Austrian composer Johann Strauss is played by a 32-piece orchestra in Elk Grove Regional Park, free
FORT ROSS: Fort Ross Festival Saturday, July 29 Costumes, cannon firings, horse and buggy rides, international food bazaar and Fort Ross Beer Garden in the fort compound
GILROY: Gilroy Garlic Festival July 28-30 Over two tons of fresh garlic and three stages of music
HUNTINGTON BEACH: Van’s US Open of Surfing July 29-August 6 Surfing, skateboarding, vendor expo, free
IMPERIAL BEACH: Surf Dogs Saturday, July 29 Unleashed by Petco Surf Dog Competition with off-leash play area, beer garden, and food trucks