Festivals
Fairs Events in California - California Annual Events |
California
Festivals and Events Some of California most interesting events
only come around once a year. Californians celebrate special events
every month of the year. You can find a festival or event in just
about any county of California and at any time of the year. Festivals
range from ethnic-heritage festivals, holiday celebrations, street
fairs, music festivals, food fairs, county fairs and more. Whales,
flowers, clams, avocados, strawberry's, music and mules all have
a festivals in California. Quite a few of these festivals are free
or low cost and all of them are perfect for a family outing. These
annual fairs, festivals and events are a fun place to spend the
day in California. |
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January |
Blythe
Bluegrass Festival - This is one of California's
first festival of the season and one of the biggest Bluegrass
events in the U.S.A. |
Southwest
Arts Festival - Hundreds
of artist display their creative work at the Empire Polo
Club in Indio, California. Annual art show has been running
for almost 25 years. |
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February |
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Napa
Valley Mustard Festival - The Mustard Season
offers a full palette of food, wine, art, entertainment,
and cultural activities staged throughout the world-famous
grape growing region. |
| Vietnamese Tet Festival
- The Tet Festival is a long standing tradition for asian
communities worldwide. Westminster California has the Tet
Festival in California. |
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March |
Festival
of Whales - The Dana Point Festival of Whales
is one of Southern California’s largest seafaring
celebrations and reaches out to whale admirers around the
world. Dana Point is teeming with festivities every winter
during this special time of year |
Lodi
Spring Wine Show - More
than 3,000 people attend this wonderful event featuring
wine tasting from over 50 wineries, hors d’oeuvres,
music, wine related vendors and beer tasting. |
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April |
Fallbrook
- Avocado Festival - Contests for best guacamole,
best salsa, Best citrus dish, and the most creative avocado
dish.The Avo Olympics will include avocado pit spitting. |
Stockton
Asparagus Festival - The Stockton Asparagus
Festival--voted one of the best food festivals in the West.
Food and entertainment festival celebrating asparagus. |
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May |
Oxnard
- California Strawberry Festival - This annual
California Strawberry Festival is held at Strawberry Meadows
in Oxnard, California. Proceeds from the event benefit more
than forty nonprofit organizations. |
Mule
Days Celebration
- Every year during the Memorial Day Weekend, over 700
Mules compete in 181 events at the Bishop Mule Days Celebration.
Part Mule Show and part Wild West Show. |
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June |
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Pismo
beach - Pismo Beach Classic - The Pismo Beach
Classic is one of the largest classic car and street rod
shows on the West Coast. Over 800 classic cars and street
rods. |
| Annual
King of the County BBQ Challenge & Music Festival
- Rides & activities, as well as over 100 arts & craft
vendors, microbreweries & wineries. Vintage car show on
Saturday, and the soccer-playing boarder collies on Sunday.
FREE parking & admission. |
| Annual
Lavender Garden Festival - Live Music, Self-Guided
Lavender Farm tour of over 200 different varieties of Lavender
Lavender Honey Vanilla Ice Cream & Lavender Chocolate
Ice Cream Lavender Wine Tasting Lavender Massage in the fields.
12757 Fern Road EAST ~ Whitmore, CA 96096 |
| San
Diego County Fair - The fiar is held in Del Mar
just minutes from the Pacific Ocean. Lots of great entertainment,
food, rides and exhibits. Open for 22 days. |
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July |
Gilroy
Garlic Festival - Gilroy July 28-30. Whether
you are a first-time visitor or a "seasoned" veteran,
the Gilroy Garlic Festival is always a fun and fragrant
experience. Over 3 million honored guests have made the
pilgrimage. |
California
Peach Festival
- Marysville. Peach pies, peach drinks, peach cakes, and
many more peachy offerings. More than 60,000 people are
expected to attend. Music, games, and prizes are included.
Friday, July 20, 2007 from 6:00 p.m. until 11:00 p.m., and
Saturday, July 21st from 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m |
Orange
County Fair - This huge county fair is held
in Costa Mesa, California each year. Rides, shows, speedway
racing, animals and farm displays. Kids 12 and under receive
free admission every Thursday. |
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August |
The
Big Bear City Renaissance Faire - Jousting
on Horseback, Archery Tournament, Live Steel Battle, Living
History Encampments & Demonstrations, Ethnic Food &
Drink, Belly Dancers, Jugglers, Musicians & Singers,
Midsummer Fairy Forest Children's Area. |
Carmel
- TomatoFest - The largest tomato-tasting event
in the nation features 350 varieties of tomatoes, tomato
dishes created by 50 chefs from the region. Tasting's presented
by 25 wineries and olive growers. |
Ventura
County Fair - The Ventura County Fair has been
held for over 100 years. Carnival rides, events, horse racing,
entertainment and exhibits. |
| Long
Beach Crawfish Festival - The Crawfish Festival
combines the best Cajun, Zydeco, and New Orleans sounds of
music, tons of fresh crawfish prepared Louisiana style by
authentic Cajun chefs. |
| Little
Tokyo Los Angeles Nisei Week Festival - Parade,
shows, events, food booths. Fun for the whole family. Admission
free to all events. |
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September |
Kelseyville
- Pear Festival - Includes a parade along
Main Street, music and cooking demonstrations in addition
to arts and crafts, fine-art shows, children activities,
and horse-drawn-wagon rides. |
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| Oakley
Almond Festival - Food and Arts and Crafts vendors.
Parade rides and entertainment. |
| Monterey
Jazz Festival - the world's longest running jazz
festival, held annually in Monterey, California. |
| Tomato
Festival Carmel - Tomato Festival celebrating
350 tomato varieties from around the world. |
| Hayward
Zucchini Festival - Bands, cooking demonstrations,
kids' activities and carving contests |
LA
County Fair - One of the largest county fairs
in the country. Over one million people attend this fair
each year. Buy a season pass and save %50 off. |
| Long
Beach Lobster Festival - Combines local popular
artists, Swing, Salsa, R&B/Motown, Dance Bands, Fresh
Live Maine Lobsters steamed in the World’s Largest Cooker
for that mouth watering taste. |
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October |
Half
Moon Bay - Pumpkin Festival - The event includes
pumpkin patches, harvest-inspired crafts, home-style foods,
expert pumpkin carvers, entertainment and Great Pumpkin
Parade |
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| Borrego
Days Desert Festival - Live music, food, arts
& craft, car show & parade |
| Clam
Festival in Pismo - Clam Chowder cook-off, arts
& craft vendors, clamming digging contest for kids. |
Lodi
Street Fair -Over 600 vendors with 45,000 attendees
line the Streets of Downtown Lodi. |
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November |
Mountain
Mandarin Festival. - Hand-crafted items are
also for sale just in time for holiday giving and home trimming
with more than 150 booths. |
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