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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.
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.
February
Riverside Fair and Date Festival - Camel races, beauty pageant, rides and attractions highlight this annual fair held at the Riverside County Fairgrounds.
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.
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.
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.
Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival - Major stars perform each year at the festival in Indo, Calif., about 130 miles east of Los Angeles.
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.
June
Temecula Valley Balloon and Wine Festival -. A "Festival within a Festival," with top-name concerts, wine tasting in the Wine Gardens, Kids Faire, Arts & Crafts and Commercial exhibits and the Food Court
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.
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.
Little 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.
Santa Cruz County Fair - The fair has been around since the late 1880s and is one of California's oldest.
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.
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
Avocado Festival in Carpinteria - The largest free festival with 3 days dedicated to avocados
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.
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.
Apple Butter Festival - This festival is a decades-old Oak Glen California
December
Christmas Light Boat Parade Newport Beach - The biggest and best Christmas boat parade in California.
 
 
 
 
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