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When Southern California’s mountains have snow like they did this second week in March, I can’t tell you how many locals head to Big Bear ski resorts for weekend snowboarding and skiing. It’s gaining traction with Southern Californians who feel L.A. basin weather heating up.

Also gaining traction is the launch of the Lucas Off Road Racing Series this weekend at Glen Helen Raceway in San Bernardino. On March 16, 2019, cars go flying through the air along a dirt race track that looks like Red Planet landscapes.

While many celebrate the Luck ‘o the Irish this St. Patrick’s Day, there are diverse festivals and events gaining traction as this rip-roaring weekend heads our way!

Festivals & Events

BLYTHE: Colorado River Fair
BREA: Brea Spring Craft Boutique
CARMEL: GourmetFest
CEDARVILLE: Surprise Valley Squirrel Roundup
COSTA MESA: Class Auto Show
DEL MAR: San Diego Cake Show
ENCINITAS: Storytelling Festival
FAIRFAX: Fairfax Brew Fest
FRESNO: Ani-Me Con
HANFORD: Spring Kids Fest
HEALDSBURG: Charlie Palmer’s Pigs & Pinot
HESPERIA: High Desert Pirate Festival
HUNTINGTON BEACH: Cherry Blossom Festival
INDIAN WELLS: BNP Paribas Open Tennis
JACKSON: Dandelion Days
MAMMOTH LAKES: Gay Ski Week
MODESTO: Camellia Show
PALM SPRINGS: Chalk Arts Festival
PALO CEDRO: The Celebration of North State Wines
PASO ROBLES: Vintage Paso Zinfandel Weekend
PLYMOUTH: Challenge of Champions Rodeo
POINT CABRILLO: Whale Festival Tours
SAN BERNARDINO: General Tire SoCal Shootout
SAN DIEGO: Latino Film Festival
SAN DIEGO: South Park Spring Walkabout
SAN FRANCISCO: Crossroads of the West Gun Show
SAN LUIS OBISPO: SLO Film Festival
SANTA BARBARA: International Orchid Show Show
SANTA CRUZ: El Granada 200K Cycling
SANTA MARIA: Central Coast Gun Shows
SANTA ROSA: Home & Garden Show
SIERRA MADRE: Wistaria Festival
SOLVANG: Taste of Solvang
TRUCKEE: Truckee Banana Split
VENTURA: Spring Home and Garden Show
VINTON: Sierra Valley Grange Cowboy Poetry & Music Show Mar.15-16
WEAVERVILLE: Weaverville Hammer-in
YOUNTVILLE: Taste of Yountville
YUBA CITY: Yuba Sutter Brewfest