Festivals
Fairs Events in California |
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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.
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| 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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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. |
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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 |
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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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
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Tokyo Los Angeles Nisei Week Festival - Parade,
shows, events, food booths. Fun for the whole family. Admission
free to all events. |
| 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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