| | Monthly | | | Central Coast | San Juan Bautista Second Saturday
San Juan Bautista Gallery Walk - Every Second Saturday, 1pm to 7pm. You will be greeted by artists
and enjoy refreshments, music and affordable art in the "City of History." Look f... more | www.san-juan-bautista.ca.us
| | Santa Barbara Art Walk
First Thursday is an evening of art and culture in downtown Santa Barbara. On the first Thursday of
each month, participating galleries and art-related venues offer free access to ... more | www.santabarbaradowntown.com
| | First Fridays Ventura
Join us the first Friday of every month from 6-9pm for a self-guided tour of Ventura's fine art
venues. This collection of fine art spaces aims to create an art experience pr... more | www.redbrickart.com/firstfridays.html
| | Salinas First Fridays Art Walk
On the first Friday of every month, from 5-8pm, the artistic pulse of Monterey County is located in
Salinas. Around 50 galleries, shops, restaurants and other organizations in a th... more | www.artistasunidos.org
| | | | Greater Sacramento | Second Saturday Sacramento
Every month, art galleries in the Sacramento area keep their doors open late and invite the public
to participate in the Second Saturday Art Walk. Visitors can grab a bite to eat, ... more | www.2nd-sat.com
| | Davis Second Friday ArtAbout
Second Friday ArtAbout is an evening of open galleries and artists' receptions each month on second
Fridays at art locales throughout Davis. All events are free and open to the pub... more | http://www.davisdowntown.com/events/2nd-friday-artabout
| | Third Saturday Art Walk
During the third Saturday of every month, participating art venues keep their doors open from
6:00pm-9:00pm for visitors to enjoy an evening of fine art, music and refreshments.... more | www.3rdsatartwalk.com
| | | | Inland Empire | El Paseo Artwalk
At the El Paseo Artwalk, art lovers can stroll and enjoy artist receptions, gallery hospitality, and
a festive atmosphere. Complimentary courtesy carts are available to make the ex... more | www.jwillott.com/el_paseo_artwalk.html
| | Palm Springs VillageFest
Join thousands of visitors and locals in beautiful downtown Palm Springs for the valley's finest
event. Every Thursday evening, Downtown Palm Springs transforms into a divers... more | www.villagefest.org/
| | | | Los Angeles | Second and Last Saturday Pomona
Every month the Second and Last Saturday Art Walk brings big crowds to the streets. Over 25
galleries host exhibitions for their latest exhibits. Many shops, studios and rest... more | www.metropomona.com/artwalk.php
| | First Thursday San Pedro ARTWalk
Nearly 40 shops participate in First Thursday San Pedro ARTWalk, downtown San Pedro's monthly event.
Art galleries, shops and restaurants are open till 9:00pm. Some restaurants hav... more | www.1stthursday.com
| | First Friday Artwalk Claremont Village
Claremont ArtWalk is the Village's own art and music festival. On the First Friday of every month,
the Claremont Village showcases the talent of local artists, artisans and musicia... more | www.thevillageclaremont.com/vilcal.html
| | First Fridays Long Beach
The mission of First Fridays Long Beach is to promote and support local artists and musicians by
providing them with an outlet to showcase their work. Every first Friday night of t... more | www.firstfridayslongbeach.com
| | NELAart
NELAart Second Saturday Gallery Night is a free self-guided tour of the galleries, nonprofits and
artist-run project spaces located in Northeast Los Angeles (NELA). NELA has a trad... more | www.nelaart.com
| | Second Saturday Art Walk Long Beach
The Second Saturday Art Walk Long Beach takes place around the streets of Ocean Blvd., Linden Ave,
First Street, Broadway and Elm. Linden Avenue is closed to traffic and transforme... more | www.artwalklb.com
| | Miracle Mile Art Walk
More than 40 art galleries and art museums participate in Miracle Mile Art Walk held on the third
Saturday of each month in the Miracle Mile area of Los Angeles. Miracle Mile Art W... more | www.midcitywest.org
| | Bones and Blues
Bones and Blues is a monthly concert series featuring live blues and jazz music, domino tournaments,
and a hearty barbecue dinner.... more | www.wlcac.org/bonesandblues.html
| | Lancaster BLVD Farmers' Market
The City of Lancaster partners with Raw Inspiration, a nonprofit operator for California Certified
Farmers' Markets, to offer a weekly Farmers' Market on The BLVD. The Farmers' Mar... more | www.rawinspiration.org
| | 2nd Saturday Art Walk
The 2nd Saturday Art Walk Event provides a public exhibition space for all art forms by independent,
folk and grass root artists and emerging as well as professional artists. Music... more | www.artwalklb.com
| | Downtown Los Angeles Art Walk
The Downtown Los Angeles Art Walk is a free event held on the second Thursday in the Historic Core's
Gallery Row district. For this one night each month, Downtown LA returns to its... more | www.downtownartwalk.org
| | | | Orange County | Laguna Beach First Thursdays Art Walk
Join member galleries throughout Laguna Beach for Laguna Beach First Thursdays Art Walk. This
festive cultural gathering takes place on the first Thursday of every month ... more | www.firstthursdaysartwalk.com
| | Santa Ana Artwalk
Orange County's hippest new neighborhood invites you to stroll down the four blocks of the 2nd
Street Promenade from Broadway Avenue to Spurgeon Street on the First Saturday of EVE... more | www.santaanaartwalk.com
| | Art Walk at the Santiago Art District
Every third Saturday of the month beginning at 7pm, residents of the Santiago Street Lofts host the
Santiago Art District - a community art walk event. Featured art regularly inclu... more | www.santiagoartdistrict.com
| | Pier Plaza Art Fair
The Art-A-Faire events are an arts and crafts event showcasing handmade original artwork every
Friday and select weekends throughout the year at Pier Plaza in Huntington Beach. The... more | hbartafaire.com
| | | | San Diego | Thursdays on the Coast
This event showcases artwork throughout Carlsbad Village and also presents live music entertainment.
"Thursdays on the Coast" is a monthly event that always falls on the last Thurs... more | www.shopcarlsbadvillage.org
| | | | San Francisco Bay Area | Mill Valley Art Walk
The Mill Valley Art Commission invites you to join us at one of our premier events, the First
Tuesday Art Walk. On the first Tuesday of every month, between 6:00 and 8:00 p.m... more | http://www.millvalleylibrary.org/index.aspx?recordid=1665&page=759
| | Pleasanton Art Walk
The Third Thursdays Merchant Arts Walk or Pleasanton Art Walk is a collaborative event bringing
together local downtown merchants, arts groups and area artists in an effort to cont... more | www.merchantarts.com
| | 2nd Fridays Art Walk | San Rafael
Discover ART | ENTERTAINMENT | REFRESHMENTS every month in downtown San Rafael. Enjoy galleries,
open studios, art exhibits, performances, live music, refreshments and inspiration ... more | www.2ndFridaysArtWalk.com
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| | January | | | Central Coast | Santa Cruz Fungus Fair
The Fungus Fair features a re-created exhibit of mushrooms found in the wild, cooking
demonstrations, mushroom experts, food vendors, and more. The event is presented by the Santa ... more | www.scfungusfair.org/
| | Passport Day
For Passport Day, the Santa Cruz Mountains Winegrowers Association invites you to enjoy the wineries
of this extraordinary appellation! As a Passport holder, you are welcome to exp... more | www.scmwa.com
| | | | Greater Sacramento | Second Saturday Art & Wine Walk
Enjoy the sights and sounds of historic downtown Grass Valley while sampling some of the best wines
the Sierra Foothills has to offer and seeing a variety of works by talented loca... more | www.downtowngrassvalley.com
| | | | Inland Empire | Southwest Art Festival
The Southwest Arts Festival features a wide selection of crafts, drawings, jewelry, paintings,
photographs, printmaking, sculpture and textiles-all for sale to the discriminating a... more | www.southwestartsfest.com
| | Holtville Carrot Festival
The week-long Holtville Carrot Festival is held annually. The Festival includes an arts & crafts
fair, carrot cooking contest, the Carrot Festival Parade, carnival rides, ... more | http://www.holtvillechamber.org/events.html
| | Palm Springs Arts Festival
The Palm Springs Arts Festival is a juried event showcasing the fine art and quality craft of
approximately 175 outstanding artists. These renowned artists display a wide variety o... more | www.palmspringsartsfestival.com/
| | | | Los Angeles | Very Short Film Festival
During the year prior to the Festival, Very Short Movies conducts a series of quarterly competitions
culminating in the annual Very Short Film Festival. Quarterly winners bec... more | www.veryshortmovies.com
| | Los Angeles Art Show
The Los Angeles Art Show is an annual exhibition and sale of fine art hosted by the Fine Art Dealers
Association (FADA). The international event takes place Thursday through Sunday... more | www.laartshow.com
| | ART LA
ART LA, the New Los Angeles International Contemporary Art Fair, takes place at the Barker Hangar at
the Santa Monica Airport. The fair presents a select roster of 60 top int... more | http://www.artlosangelesfair.com/
| | photo l.a.
photo l.a., the largest Photographic Art Exposition in the United States, is held every January at
the historic Barker Hangar at the Santa Monica Airport, and features the finest p... more | http://www.photola.com/
| | | | Napa/Sonoma + | Napa Valley Mustard Festival
The Napa Valley Mustard Festival, a nonprofit community service organization, has a dual purpose: it
serves local businesses and nonprofit organizations, and it promotes national a... more | www.mustardfestival.org
| | Old Time Fiddle Festival
The Cloverdale Old Time Fiddle Festival is known for its friendly competition and good old-fashioned
fun. But even more important than a good time or raising funds for our local mu... more | http://www.cloverdalehistory.org/Fiddle_Festival.html
| | | | North Coast | Mendocino County Crab & Wine Festival
The highlight of the crab season in Mendocino County is the 10-day Crab & Wine Festival. Enjoy
gourmet, crab-themed dinners, family-style crab and cioppino feeds, crab fishing ... more | www.visitmendocino.com
| | | | Northern/Sierra | Tahoe Adventure Film Festival
The Tahoe Adventure Film Festival is different from any other film festival in the world. This fun
high-energy festival will fuel your passion for action, and ignite your sense of ... more | www.laketahoefilmfestival.com
| | Snow Goose Festival
Beautiful birds attract over 2000 participants to 49 guided field trips, 18 presentations, Friday
night's Wildlife Art Reception, and Saturday's "Gathering of Wings" Banquet. In ad... more | www.snowgoosefestival.org
| | | | Orange County | Showoff Playwriting Festival
Every year, the Showoff Playwriting Festival in San Juan Capistrano presents some of the brightest
and most promising writing talent on stage. The Festival draws entries from all a... more | http://www.caminorealplayhouse.org/playwritingfestival.php
| | | | San Francisco Bay Area | California Independent Film Festival
The California Independent Film Festival (CIFF) is part of an amazing worldwide community, a unique
collaboration of multi-talented filmmakers showcasing their work in the Livermor... more | www.caindiefilmfest.org
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| | February | | | Central Coast | Santa Cruz Clam Chowder Cook-Off and Festival
While Manhattan and New England may be the home of chowders, Santa Cruz is the home of a great clam
chowder cook-off as chefs compete for the People's Choice and Best Chowder award... more | www.beachboardwalk.com/clamchowder
| | | | Central Valley | San Joaquin International Film Festival
The San Joaquin Film Society's flagship San Joaquin International Film Festival is a glorious world
showcase of new and innovative works from emerging talents and seasoned internat... more | www.sjiff.org
| | | | Greater Sacramento | Second Saturday Art & Wine Walk
Enjoy the sights and sounds of historic downtown Grass Valley while sampling some of the best wines
the Sierra Foothills has to offer and seeing a variety of works by talented loca... more | www.downtowngrassvalley.com
| | | | Inland Empire | Riverside County Fair & National Date Festival
The Riverside County Fair & National Date Festival is one of the oldest and most unique fairs in
the west. Enjoy exhibits, food and fun. Join us as traditions and memories are ... more | www.datefest.org
| | Holtville Carrot Festival
The week-long Holtville Carrot Festival is held annually. The Festival includes an arts & crafts
fair, carrot cooking contest, the Carrot Festival Parade, carnival rides, ... more | http://www.holtvillechamber.org/events.html
| | Palm Springs Arts Festival
The Palm Springs Arts Festival is a juried event showcasing the fine art and quality craft of
approximately 175 outstanding artists. These renowned artists display a wide variety o... more | www.palmspringsartsfestival.com/
| | Riverside County Fair
The Riverside County Fair in Indio features live entertainment by national acts as well as a large
assortment of rides for the whole family. Entertainment, food and vendors! Suitab... more | http://www.datefest.org/Home/tabid/36/Default.aspx
| | | | Los Angeles | Pan African Film and Arts Festival
Each year, The Pan African Film and Arts Festival presents over 100 quality films from the United
States, Africa, the Caribbean, Latin America, Europe, the South Pacific and Canada... more |
| | Hillcrest Festival of Fine Arts
The long-running Hillcrest Festival of Fine Arts features gallery exhibits, artist
demonstrations, entertainment, children's art workshops, arts and crafts boutique and a "st... more | www.hillcrest-church.org/art%20festival%20general%20info.htm
| | Golden Dragon Parade
In celebrating over 100 years of tradition, the Chinese Chamber of Commerce of Los Angeles presents
the annual Golden Dragon Parade. With over 110,000 individuals lining the ... more | www.lachinesechamber.org
| | San Gabriel Valley Lunar Parade and Festival
The Lunar New Year Festival attracts over 50,000 attendees on the parade route and festival grounds.
The event features colorful floats, marching bands, food booths, arts and craft... more | www.lunarnewyearparade.com
| | REDCAT International Children's Film Festival
REDCAT raises the curtain on a world of wonder certain to delight film lovers of all ages. The
International Children's Film Festival looks to all corners of the globe to bring tog... more | www.redcat.org
| | African Heritage Festival
Join the Aquarium of the Pacific as it hosts its annual African Heritage Festival, celebrating the
richness and diversity of African and African-American cultures. The weekend feat... more | http://www.aquariumofpacific.org/newsevents/eventsdetail/african_american_festival/
| | | | Napa/Sonoma + | Napa Valley Mustard Festival
The Napa Valley Mustard Festival, a nonprofit community service organization, has a dual purpose: it
serves local businesses and nonprofit organizations, and it promotes national a... more | www.mustardfestival.org
| | Cloverdale Citrus Fair
Cloverdale Citrus Fair is the first food fair in Northern California. Each year, it presents a
different theme. By fair time, visitors are greeted by elaborate, three-dimensional e... more | www.cloverdalecitrusfair.org
| | | | San Francisco Bay Area | California Independent Film Festival
The California Independent Film Festival (CIFF) is part of an amazing worldwide community, a unique
collaboration of multi-talented filmmakers showcasing their work in the Livermor... more | www.caindiefilmfest.org
| | Cinequest Film Festival
Cinequest remains one of the last big festival bastions for the discovery of new and emerging film
artists. Cinequest Film Festival (CQFF) presents a dynamic 12-day event of 200 in... more | www.cinequest.org
| | Celebrity Crab Festival
Members of the San Francisco '49ers team up with local chefs to demonstrate the art and intricacies
of cracking a crab. The noon-time demonstration will be followed by a timed crab... more | www.unionsquaresf.net
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| | March | | | Central Coast | unOne Salinas Youth Arts Festival
The unOne Salinas Youth Arts Festival is an annual arts festival in Salinas featuring a visual art
exhibit at Hartnell College Gallery, and performances, art demonstrations and fre... more | http://www.onesalinasartsfest.org
| | San Luis Obispo International Film Festival
Founded in 1993, the San Luis Obispo International Film Festival was originally a week of classic
films. In 2002, the George Sidney Independent Film Competition was added and... more | http://slofilmfest.org
| | | | Central Valley | Brubeck Festival
The Brubeck Festival is an annual event that celebrates and explores the musical, intellectual, and
philosophical ideas of Dave Brubeck, as well as his influence on the world of mu... more | web.pacific.edu/x27689.xml
| | Mariposa Storytelling Festival
Going strong for more than 20 years, the Mariposa Storytelling Festival features some of the
nation's finest storytellers in performances throughout the weekend. Some ALS service a... more | http://www.arts-mariposa.org/storytelling.html
| | | | Greater Sacramento | Capay Valley Almond Festival
The Capay Valley Almond Festival began in 1915 and has been a Northern California tradition.
Entertainment, crafts, good food and fun for all members of the family are provided. It... more | www.espartoregionalchamber.com/AlmondFestival.aspx
| | Second Saturday Art & Wine Walk
Enjoy the sights and sounds of historic downtown Grass Valley while sampling some of the best wines
the Sierra Foothills has to offer and seeing a variety of works by talented loca... more | www.downtowngrassvalley.com
| | Sacramento Jewish Film Festival
The Sacramento Jewish Film Festival takes place at the Crest Theatre every winter. The Sacramento
Jewish Film Festival brings feature films from around the globe to the Crest Theat... more | www.sacjff.org
| | | | Inland Empire | Palm Springs Photo Festival
The Palm Springs Photo Festival is an intense week-long event for Professional, Emerging and Serious
Advanced Amateur Photographers. We are dedicated to providing a rich program in... more | www.palmspringsphotofestival.com
| | La Quinta Arts Festival
The La Quinta Arts Festival is set in the visually stunning setting of La Quinta's Civic
Center Campus in the greater Palm Springs area -- Southern California's preferred... more | www.lqaf.com/la-quinta-arts-festival/
| | California Mid-Winter Fair & Fiesta/Imperial Valley Expo
A traditional county fair. With entertainment and sand sculpture!... more | http://www.californiamidwinterfair.com/
| | Colorado River Fair
This community-oriented fair offers jamming opportunity for local bands and features local dance
school performances. Its Exhibit Hall is a showcase for the arts, crafts and home a... more | http://www.coloradoriverfair.com/
| | | | Los Angeles | Method Fest
Named after a famous school of acting, The Method Fest is the only major film festival in the U.S.
focusing on acting, celebrating breakout acting performances in story driven inde... more | www.methodfest.com
| | West Hollywood Art & Design Walk
Avenues of Art and Design (a West Hollywood Business Improvement District) hosts the Art and Design
Walk, a district-wide public event encompassing free, open studio tours, book si... more | www.avenuesartdesign.com
| | Los Angeles Women's Theatre Festival
The Los Angeles Women's Theatre Festival (LAWTF) was organized to provide a vehicle for the
development of women artists utilizing theatre to educate, enlighten and empower solo ar... more | www.lawtf.com
| | International Family Film Festival
The festival promotes socially responsible films and screenplays, suitable for a general audience,
which express a fundamental respect for the positive values of life.... more | www.iffilmfest.org
| | Fusion: The Los Angeles LBGT People of Color Film Festival
This is the only multi-cultural, gender-inclusive people of color film festival.... more | www.outfest.org/fusion
| | Cesar Chavez Day Celebration
The event gets underway at 10:00am with a Unity March at Warren Lane Elementary School located at
9330 8th Avenue. Immediately following the march, the celebration will continue at... more | www.cityofinglewood.org/news/displaynews.asp?NewsID=1529&targetid=1
| | City of San Dimas Family Festival
Spring time brings Family Festival to Civic Center Park. Join us for environmental awareness
information at our Green Scene. Come browse our Arts and Craft expo and get helpfu... more | www.cityofsandimas.com/ps.parksrecreation.cfm?ID=2364
| | Los Angeles Women's International Film Festival
The Los Angeles Women's International Film Festival is produced by Alliance of Women Filmmakers Inc.
a nonprofit organization established by Diana Means to empower women filmmakers... more | www.lawomensfest.com
| | | | Napa/Sonoma + | Napa Valley Mustard Festival
The Napa Valley Mustard Festival, a nonprofit community service organization, has a dual purpose: it
serves local businesses and nonprofit organizations, and it promotes national a... more | www.mustardfestival.org
| | California Artisan Cheese Festival
Starting with the first festival in 2007, the California Artisan Cheese Festival is the first-ever
weekend-long celebration and exploration of handcrafted cheeses, foods, wines and... more | www.artisancheesefestival.com
| | | | North Coast | Redwood Coast Jazz Festival
Four fun-filled days of traditional Dixieland Jazz, swing, calypso, zydeco and more! Happening all
over town with food, beverages and nonstop fun everywhere!
Before, during and ... more | www.redwoodcoastmusicfestivals.org
| | | | Northern/Sierra | Bok Kai Festival
The Bok Kai Festival, honoring Bok Kai, the Chinese God of Water, pays tribute to the many Chinese
who worked the gold mines in the 1800s. The rare Bok Kai Temple, recently l... more | http://www.bokkaifestival.com/
| | | | San Francisco Bay Area | Contra Costa International Jewish Film Festival
The words 'See a Film, See the World' are more than a slogan. They reflect the core values of our
Film Festival: to expand the vision of our audience. The films we are screening th... more | www.eastbayjewishfilm.org
| | Cinequest Film Festival
Cinequest remains one of the last big festival bastions for the discovery of new and emerging film
artists. Cinequest Film Festival (CQFF) presents a dynamic 12-day event of 200 in... more | www.cinequest.org
| | Pleasanton Poetry, Prose and Arts Festival
The Pleasanton Cultural Arts Council annually sponsors this special critically-acclaimed event. The
Pleasanton Poetry, Prose & Arts Festival is an exciting two-day celebration ... more | www.pleasantonarts.org
| | Persian New Year Festival
Chahar-Shanbeh Souri literally means "Eve of Wednesday" because the festival is always held on the
last Wednesday of winter. At the festival, savor delicious Persian cuisine and en... more | www.anotherbullwinkelshow.com/persian-fest/persian-festival.html
| | San Francisco Green Film Festival
The San Francisco Green Film Festival showcases the latest innovative film and media that explore
the environmental, cultural, and socioeconomic aspects of living sustainably on th... more | www.sfgreenfilmfest.org
| | Jewish Music Festival
The mission of the Jewish Music Festival is to present music that celebrates the Jewish experience
and explores what it means to be Jewish in a multicultural world. The Festival pr... more | http://www.jewishmusicfestival.org/
| | Azteca Mexica New Year
The annual Azteca Mexica New Year celebrates the Aztec New Year. Calpulli Tonalehqueh is pleased to
host this annual ceremony that is open to the public. Please come and celebrate ... more | http://www.facebook.com/CalpulliTonalehqueh
| | Danzantes Unidos Festival
The Danzantes Unidos Festival is a three-day event offering movement classes, lectures, costume
showing, visual art workshops, dance presentations and musical recitals. Emphasis is... more | www.danzantes.org
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| | April | | | Central Coast | Ventura Music Festival
In 1992, a group of arts advocates, business leaders and local politicians declared that Ventura
should claim its rightful place as a regional cultural Mecca. Those ideas gave birt... more | www.vcmfa.org
| | Lompoc Spring Arts & Flower Festival
Each year, the Lompoc Valley Festival Association hosts a pair of festivals: the Spring Arts
Festival in April and the Flower Festival in June. Spring Arts features food... more | www.flowerfestival.org
| | Santa Barbara Vintners' Festival
The annual Santa Barbara County Vintners' Festival attracts wine lovers from near and far for an
opportunity to meet member vintners, taste their wines, and enjoy great food and mu... more | www.sbcountywines.com/events/festival.html
| | Passport Day
For Passport Day, the Santa Cruz Mountains Winegrowers Association invites you to enjoy the wineries
of this extraordinary appellation! As a Passport holder, you are welcome to exp... more | www.scmwa.com
| | | | Central Valley | Brubeck Festival
The Brubeck Festival is an annual event that celebrates and explores the musical, intellectual, and
philosophical ideas of Dave Brubeck, as well as his influence on the world of mu... more | web.pacific.edu/x27689.xml
| | Art in the Alley
Art in the Alley features local artists from throughout Tulare County, live music and kids'
activities. Enjoy the beautiful springtime evenings the Valley offers while suppor... more | www.ci.visalia.ca.us/depts/visalia_arts_consortium/default.asp
| | Lindsay Orange Blossom Festival
In celebration of our most famous crop, the Town of Lindsay holds Lindsay's Orange Blossom Festival
once a year. There is a large variety of food booths where visitors sample the l... more | www.lindsay.ca.us/events/orangeblossom/
| | Stockton Asparagus Festival
The Stockton Asparagus Festival features two performing stages, an Asparagus Alley with the best
deep-fried asparagus found anywhere, one of the finest celebrity chef cooking demon... more | www.asparagusfest.com/
| | Selma Raisin Festival
Held in the "Raisin Capital of the World," the Selma Raisin Festival celebrates the raisin and
agriculture industry. This annual event includes competitions in baking, art, floricu... more | www.cityofselma.com
| | Los Banos Downtown Street Faire
The Los Banos Downtown Street Faire features antiques, crafts, and flea market booths, food booths
and public information booths along with a pancake breakfast. Scheduled in ... more | www.losbanos.com/streetfaire.htm
| | | | Greater Sacramento | California Conference for the Advancement of Ceramic Art Artists
The California Conference for the Advancement of Ceramic Art Artists is the kind educational,
intellectual event one expects from museums or universities, but which public institut... more | www.natsoulas.com
| | Second Saturday Art & Wine Walk
Enjoy the sights and sounds of historic downtown Grass Valley while sampling some of the best wines
the Sierra Foothills has to offer and seeing a variety of works by talented loca... more | www.downtowngrassvalley.com
| | Davis Film Festival
The Davis Film Festival is a celebration of independent film. The Festival features films on a broad
range of topics and includes innovative short works by new filmmakers as well a... more | www.davisfilmfest.org/index.html
| | | | Inland Empire | Coachella Music Festival
The event features many genres of music including alternative rock, hip hop, and Electronic music as
well as large sculptural art. The event has several stages/tents set-up through... more | www.coachella.com
| | Colorado River Fair
This community-oriented fair offers jamming opportunity for local bands and features local dance
school performances. Its Exhibit Hall is a showcase for the arts, crafts and home a... more | http://www.coloradoriverfair.com/
| | | | Los Angeles | Malibu International Film Festival
The Malibu International Film Festival showcases quality independent films and filmmakers with a
focus on helping to launch the careers of new talent.... more | www.malibufilmfestival.org
| | Beverly Hills Film Festival
Entering another successful year, the Beverly Hills Film Festival (BHFF) is an international
competition dedicated to showcasing the art and talent of emerging filmmakers in the ci... more | www.beverlyhillsfilmfestival.com
| | Los Angeles Times Festival of Books
The Los Angeles Times Festival of Books is an extraordinary literary event with something for book
lovers of all interests and ages. It includes: 50+ book/poetry readings, 100+ aut... more | www.latimes.com/extras/festivalofbooks
| | Silver Lake Art Crawl
The Silver Lake Art Crawl is an affirmation of the Eastside as an important center of artistic
expression, defined by a creative independence unique to our part of Los Angeles. Our... more | www.silverlakeartcrawl.com
| | Brewery Art Walk
The Brewery ArtWalk is a twice annual open studio weekend at the world's largest art colony. For
each ArtWalk, over 100 resident artists participate. During this event, you will ha... more | www.breweryartwalk.com
| | Los Angeles Women's Theatre Festival
The Los Angeles Women's Theatre Festival (LAWTF) was organized to provide a vehicle for the
development of women artists utilizing theatre to educate, enlighten and empower solo ar... more | www.lawtf.com
| | California Poppy Festival
Join us for two days of music, art, food and fun celebrating the state flower of California and the
appearance of poppies in the Antelope Valley! Warm breezes replace the winter ch... more | www.poppyfestival.com
| | Cherry Blossom Festival
The event celebrates spring with the cherry blossoms and the diverse Japanese-American culture
through entertainment, vendors, food, a large children's craft area, and a fun zone w... more | www.cherryblossomfestivalsocal.org
| | Monterey Park Cherry Blossom Festival
Planned and coordinated by community volunteers, the Cherry Blossom Festival strives to provide a
cultural arts event that offers a forum for learning, entertainment, fun, and supp... more | www.ci.monterey-park.ca.us/index.aspx?page=812
| | City of Lights, City of Angels Film Festival
City of Lights, City of Angels Film Festival, a week of French film premieres in Hollywood, is one
of the biggest events dedicated to French cinema in the world. The festival... more | www.colcoa.org/2009/home
| | Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles
Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles is a nonprofit organization devoted to a greater appreciation of
Indian cinema and culture by showcasing films, honoring entertainment industry ... more | www.indianfilmfestival.org/
| | LA Harbor International Film Festival
The LA Harbor International Film Festival showcases film and video that reflects the harbor and all
that it embraces - shipping and commerce, fishing, sailing, water sports, sea li... more | www.laharborfilmfest.com
| | Los Angeles Master Chorale High School Choir Festival
Founded by the Master Chorale Associates in 1989, the Festival brings together more than 25 schools
and 900 students for a day of singing under the baton of Music Director Grant Ge... more | www.lamc.org/high-school-choir-festival.php
| | Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film & Video Festival
Established in 1983, the Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film and Video Festival is Southern California's
premier showcase for film and video works by Asian Pacific-American and Asian Pa... more | www.vconline.org/festival/
| | San Dimas Festival of Arts
Officially founded in 1977, the mission of the San Dimas Festival of Arts is to: preserve our
history & cultural heritage of the American West, cultivate community awareness &#... more | www.SanDimasArts.com
| | Downtown Burbank ARTS Festival
Browse thousands of works of art for sale and visit with more than 90 outstanding artists at the
Downtown Burbank ARTS Festival. Enjoy a wide selection of paintings, sculpture, pho... more | www.downtown-burbank.org
| | | | Napa/Sonoma + | Sonoma International Film Festival
The Sonoma International Film Festival will build on the tradition of fusing artistic innovation
with sumptuous epicurean delights in and around Sonoma's historic town plaza. Atten... more | www.sonomafilmfest.org
| | Petaluma Butter & Egg Days
Petaluma's Butter & Eggs Parade and Celebration has become a tradition celebrating the region's
rich agricultural history as one of the premier dairy regions in the country. Ac... more | www.sresproductions.com/butter_and_egg_days.html
| | Apple Blossom Festival
The Apple Blossom Festival begins with a community parade on Saturday morning at 10am until about
noon. Events continue throughout the weekend for all ages and interests. Food, dri... more | http://www.sebastopol.org/apple_blossom_festival.html
| | | | North Coast | Earth Day Festival
Celebrate at the Earth Day Festival, Mendocino County-style. For a weekend in April, visitors can
see and experience how Mendocino County lives. From the coast to the redwoods, vis... more | http://www.visitmendocino.com/festivals-events
| | | | Northern/Sierra | California Nut Festival
The California Nut Festival was originally established in 2006 as a fundraising initiative for the
Chico Museum and Patrick Ranch Museum restoration and features awareness and cons... more | www.californianutfestival.org
| | | | Orange County | Newport Beach Film Festival
The Newport Beach Film Festival seeks to bring to Orange County the best of classic and contemporary
film making from around the world. Committed to enlightening the public w... more | www.newportbeachfilmfest.com
| | Mission Viejo Street Festival
Attended by thousands of people, the Mission Viejo Street Festival features the work of hundreds
of street painters (madonnari), both professional and aspiring. The Festival o... more | www.funwithchalk.com
| | Easter Festival and Treasure Hunt
Always held the Saturday before Easter, the Easter Festival and Treasure Hunt is a free event for
children 12 and under. It includes a Treasure Hunt for candy, toys and plastic egg... more | www.ocmarketplace.com
| | | | San Diego | Fallbrook Avocado Festival
Everything you ever wanted to know about the amazing avocado will be revealed...at the Fallbrook
Avocado Festival. Taste world-class guacamole and check out the wares in hundreds o... more | http://www.fallbrookchamberofcommerce.org/
| | Encinitas Street Faire & Poinsettia Festival
Balmy days in the coastal city of Encinitas beckon you to join us on beautiful Coast Highway 101.
Browse among 400 unique booths featuring a little of everything: arts and crafts, ... more | www.kennedyfaires.com/encinitas
| | Adams Avenue Roots and Folk Festival
The Adams Avenue Roots & Folk Festival is a free music festival featuring folk, traditional
roots music, Appalachian folk songs, bluegrass, Americana, cowboy, Cajun... more | http://www.adamsaveonline.com/RootsFestival/default.htm
| | | | San Francisco Bay Area | Tiburon International Film Festival
The Tiburon International Film Festival (TIFF) is an annual event that seeks to provide a greater
understanding of the world and its many cultures through the artistic medium of fi... more | www.TiburonFilmFestival.com
| | San Diego EarthFair
This annual EarthFair in Balboa Park is the largest free annual environmental fair in the world.
Each year, the EarthFair draws around 60,000 visitors. Produced by 400 volunteers, ... more | http://www.earthdayweb.org/EarthFair.html
| | Danzantes Unidos Festival
The Danzantes Unidos Festival is a three-day event offering movement classes, lectures, costume
showing, visual art workshops, dance presentations and musical recitals. Emphasis is... more | www.danzantes.org
| | Fremont Tartan Day Scottish Fair
The East Bay Scottish Association is dedicated to celebrating the full, rich culture of Scotland
through interactive events such as the Fremont Tartan Day Scottish Faire. Enjoy mus... more | http://tartanday.eastbayscots.org/
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| | May | | | Central Coast | Ventura Music Festival
In 1992, a group of arts advocates, business leaders and local politicians declared that Ventura
should claim its rightful place as a regional cultural Mecca. Those ideas gave birt... more | www.vcmfa.org
| | Santa Cruz Film Festival
Since 2002, the Santa Cruz Film Festival has dedicated itself to supporting the artists of today and
the filmmakers of tomorrow. We offer unique venues for filmmakers to present th... more | www.santacruzfilmfestival.org
| | Paso Robles Wine Festival
The Paso Robles Wine Festival features more than 90 wineries pouring their best in the quaint Paso
Robles Downtown City Park. Wine country cuisine and artisan foods are a true comp... more | http://www.pasowine.com/events/winefestival.php
| | California Strawberry Festival
The California Strawberry Festival is the perfect summer kickoff with proceeds benefiting the
community of Oxnard. Ranked among the top festivals in the nation, the weekend celebra... more | www.strawberry-fest.org
| | Arroyo Grande Strawberry Festival
As one of California's largest festivals and premiere festival on the Central Coast, this
family-style event brings together thousands of visitors and residents to enjoy activities... more | www.arroyograndevillage.org/strawberry_fest.shtml
| | Carmel Art Festival
The Carmel Art Festival is a public benefit event held to educate and inspire people of all ages
about the visual arts. The Festival includes the Plein Air and Sculpture-in-t... more | www.carmelartfestival.org
| | I Madonnari Italian Street Painting Festival
Street painting has a long tradition in cities in Western Europe and probably started in Italy in
the 16th century. The artists who use chalk to draw on the street are known as "ma... more | www.imadonnarifestival.com
| | California Roots Music and Arts Festival
The California Roots Music & Arts Festival is a rock/reggae/new roots festival that takes place
on Memorial Day weekend at the Monterey County Fairgrounds. Music is offered on ... more | http://www.cal-roots.com/
| | Castroville Artichoke Festival
The Castroville Artichoke Festival is the first full weekend in May. The Festival celebrates the
Artichoke and educates visitors on the many ways the artichoke can be prepared. Thi... more | artichoke-festival.org
| | | | Central Valley | Strawberry Music Festival
The Strawberry Music Festival takes place two times each year, over the Memorial and Labor Day
weekends. The festival features a wide range of musical acts representing many differ... more | www.strawberrymusic.com
| | Selma Raisin Festival
Held in the "Raisin Capital of the World," the Selma Raisin Festival celebrates the raisin and
agriculture industry. This annual event includes competitions in baking, art, floricu... more | www.cityofselma.com
| | Fowler Spring Fest
The Fowler Spring Fest features craft and food booths, all-day live entertainment, a city-wide yard
sale, and a motorcycle and car show.... more | www.fowlercity.org
| | Cinco de Mayo Fest
Celebrate Mexican culture with live mariachi, folklorico dancers, kids activities, arts and
crafts, live bands, a taco contest, and beer garden. at the Cinco de Mayo Fe... more | www.cchcc.net
| | Reedley Arts Festival
The Reedley Arts Festival encompasses all forms of art: visual art, dance, drama, music, poetry,
culinary, and any other forms of art that we can think of!
There are several art... more | www.kingsriverart.com
| | Bakersfield Jazz Festival
The Bakersfield Jazz Festival has become a wonderful two-day celebration for the community that has
been called "Bakersfield's Rite of Spring." Don't miss the fireworks in th... more | http://www.bakersfieldjazz.com/department.asp/csasp/DepartmentID.398/csasp.html
| | | | Greater Sacramento | West Coast Brew Fest
The West Coast Brew Festival has been drawing thousands of beer lovers from all over Northern
California for years. The festival features more than 50 micro-breweries bringing in a... more | http://www.matsonian.com/wcbf/home.html
| | Sacramento Music Festival
On every Memorial Day weekend since 1974, Old Sacramento and other downtown venues have drawn a
horde of jazz fans to the Sacramento Music Festival (formerly the Sacramento Jazz Fe... more | www.sacjazz.com
| | Leiser Farms Annual Gourd Art Festival
The Leiser Farms Gourd Art Festival is an annual event that draws artists from all over California.
The event kicks off with a gourd artist holding classes on various art technique... more | www.GourdFarmer.com
| | Sacramento County Fair
A visit to the Sacramento County Fair is surprisingly educational -- both adults and schools kids
can learn about culture, science, animals, conservation and more without even tryi... more | http://www.sacfair.com/html/contact_us.asp
| | Sacramento Bicycle Film Festival
Brendt Barbur, Founding Festival Director, was compelled to start the Bicycle Film Festival when he
was hit by a bus while riding his bike in New York City. He insisted on turning ... more | www.bicyclefilmfestival.com/sacramento/
| | | | Inland Empire | Shakespeare in the Vines
Shakespeare in the Vines (SITV) presents live Shakespearean theatre in the midst of the
beautiful Temecula Valley Wine Country, under the moon and stars. SITV is a proud membe... more | www.shakespeareinthevines.org
| | National Orange Show Festival
The National Orange Show Festival is nearly 100 years old! Come and experience five fun-filled days
with exciting attractions, live entertainment, and breath-taking art exhibits, l... more | http://nosevents.com/index.html
| | San Bernardino County Fair
The San Bernardino County Fair showcases local artists and craft makers, offers live entertainment,
thrill rides for the whole family, and vendors serving up a taste of the midway.... more | http://www.sbcfair.com/ContactUs/tabid/59/Default.aspx
| | | | Los Angeles | Topanga Banjo - Fiddle Contest and Folk Festival, Inc.
The Topanga Banjo - Fiddle Contest and Folk Festival, Inc.--since 1961, Southern California's
favorite old-time, bluegrass, folk song, folk dance and crafts festival. At the Paramo... more | www.topangabanjofiddle.org
| | Malibu International Film Festival
The Malibu International Film Festival showcases quality independent films and filmmakers with a
focus on helping to launch the careers of new talent.... more | www.malibufilmfestival.org
| | Los Angeles Times Festival of Books
The Los Angeles Times Festival of Books is an extraordinary literary event with something for book
lovers of all interests and ages. It includes: 50+ book/poetry readings, 100+ aut... more | www.latimes.com/extras/festivalofbooks
| | Fiesta Hermosa
For the past 36 years, the Hermosa Beach Chamber of Commerce has produced Fiesta Hermosa, the
"largest arts & crafts fair in Southern California." Over 270 artists and crafters... more | www.fiestahermosa.com
| | Sierra Madre Art Fair
The annual Sierra Madre Art Fair is an irresistible feast for all the senses: beautiful art to look
at, craft projects to make with your hands, a delectable assortment of food and ... more | www.sierramadrelibraryfriends.org
| | Montrose-Verdugo City Chamber Art Walks
The Montrose-Verdugo City Chamber of Commerce has a rich population of fine artists within its
jurisdiction. With our fair share of Art Galleries and Studios, we promote and reward... more | www.montrosechamber.org/artwalk.html
| | South Pasadena Eclectic Music & Art Festival
Join us as South Pasadena's Mission Street is transformed into an eclectic celebration of art and
culture, food and wine, and more! Featuring three main stages with free ente... more | www.southpaschamber.com
| | Angels Gate Cultural Center Open Studios
An annual showcase of the Angels Gate Studio Artist Program's exciting creative talent. Bring the
family and enjoy dance, printmaking, painting, ceramics, and demos by our artist e... more | www.angelsgateart.org/events/open_studios09.html
| | Santa Fe Art Colony Open Studios
The Santa Fe Art Colony is pleased to announce its 20th annual Open Studio/Artwalk Weekend. The
first weekend in May has been designated as the permanent date for future Artwalks. ... more | www.santafeartcolony.com
| | Venice Art Walk and Auctions
The Venice Art Walk and Auctions, which the Los Angeles Times calls "the granddaddy of them all,"
features more than 50 artists' studios and special exhibits, as well as a silent a... more | www.venicefamilyclinic.org/index.php?view=art_walk_auction
| | Cajun and Blues Music Festival
The Cajun and Blues Music Festival has gained national attention and grew to be one of the largest
festivals of its kind west of the Mississippi River. This free festival presents ... more | www.simicajun.org
| | LA Harbor International Film Festival
The LA Harbor International Film Festival showcases film and video that reflects the harbor and all
that it embraces - shipping and commerce, fishing, sailing, water sports, sea li... more | www.laharborfilmfest.com
| | Cinco de Mayo Celebration
Each year the citizens of Long Beach experience the culture of Mexico and celebrate a milestone
event in that nation's history, the victory in the Battle of Puebla against the Fren... more | www.longbeach.gov/park/recreation/special_events/cinco_de_mayo.asp
| | Israel Independence Day Festival
The Israel Independence Day Festival presents a full day of entertainment on four stages with Judaic
and Israeli vendor booths, an artists' pavilion, carnival rides, non-stop folk ... more | www.israelfestival.com/
| | New Works Festival
Enjoy the face of new and often experimental theater as College of the Canyons continues its
critically acclaimed New Works Festival. Open to the Santa Clarita Valley community and... more | www.canyonspac.com/newworksfestival.html
| | Museums of the Arroyo Day
Celebrating a diverse mix of art, architecture and history of the Arroyo Seco area, MOTA Day
features six unique history-based museums that preserve and perpetuate early Los Angele... more | www.museumsofthearroyo.com
| | Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film & Video Festival
Established in 1983, the Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film and Video Festival is Southern California's
premier showcase for film and video works by Asian Pacific-American and Asian Pa... more | www.vconline.org/festival/
| | Raising Readers: A Literacy Festival
This festival focuses on children's language and literacy development. Storytellers, theatre groups,
and musicians emphasize the joy of reading. Lots of snacks and fun for children... more | www.connectionsforchildren.org/community/literacyf.asp
| | Spring Festival: A Victorian Affair
Step back to the late 19th century at Rancho Los Cerritos to experience the dynamic Victorian era,
complete with live music, dancing, unusual entertainment, and even a maypole danc... more | http://www.rancholoscerritos.org/calendar.html
| | California International Theatre Festival
The California International Theatre Festival (CITF) produces an annual theatre festival,
offering a distinguished array of international presentations. We are committed to br... more | www.citfestival.org
| | World Fest
The World Fest Earth Day Festival occurs at the beautiful outdoor setting of Woodley Park in Lake
Balboa, CA. We welcome our attendees to a magnificent day filled with entert... more | http://worldfestevents.com/eventinfo.php
| | Eclectic Music Festival & Art Walk
South Pasadena hosts a wide array of musicians at multiple live venues throughout town, along with
an art walk, wine & beer garden and shopping spree! Enjoy a Saturday evening ... more | www.southpasadena.net
| | | | Napa/Sonoma + | Healdsburg First Fridays Art Walk
With over 15 galleries in the intimate downtown plaza, Healdsburg has the highest concentration
of art galleries north of San Francisco. On the first Friday of every month fro... more | http://www.healdsburg.com/artwalk
| | | | North Coast | Humboldt Arts Festival
Humboldt Arts Project and Arcata Main Street present the Humboldt Arts Festival, a celebration
featuring the best of local Humboldt County visual and performing arts. The Humboldt ... more | http://humboldtartsfestival.com/Directions.html
| | | | Northern/Sierra | Calaveras County Fair
The Calaveras County Fair and Jumping Frog Jubilee has grown to an event with more than 35,000
attendees. It is estimated that the Calaveras County Fair generates approximately $25... more | www.frogtown.org
| | Bishop Mule Days Celebration
Every year during the Memorial Day Weekend, more than 700 mules compete in 181 events at the Bishop
Mule Days Celebration. There is no way to actually describe Mule Days. It is par... more | www.muledays.org
| | Glenn County Fair
The Glenn County Fair welcomes visitors to enjoy live entertainment, participate in crafts or
livestock competitions, sample foods from the numerous vendors or ride the numerous ca... more | http://www.glenncountyfair.org/
| | | | Orange County | Sunset Beach Art Festival
The Sunset Beach Art Festival is held each year on Mother's Day weekend. There is no admission fee.
Visitors see live entertainment at the Community Center and a juried art exhibit... more | http;//SunsetBeachLasDamas.org
| | Garden Grove Strawberry Festival
The Garden Grove Strawberry Festival is not only one of the largest community festivals in the
western US, but also one of the oldest. Highlights of the event includes the Friday e... more | www.strawberryfestival.org
| | | | San Diego | Escondido Downtown Street Faire
The Escondido Downtown Street Faire, held the 3rd Sunday of May and October, is the second largest
single-day fair in California. Over 600 unique vendor booths line seven blocks of... more | www.kennedyfaires.com/escondido
| | Adams Avenue Roots and Folk Festival
The Adams Avenue Roots & Folk Festival is a free music festival featuring folk, traditional
roots music, Appalachian folk songs, bluegrass, Americana, cowboy, Cajun... more | http://www.adamsaveonline.com/RootsFestival/default.htm
| | Art in the Pines
Come to Art in the Pines presented by the Torrey Pines Natural Reserve Docent Society and Torrey
Pines Association. Art in the Pines is a two-day event featuring a professionally j... more | artinthepines.org
| | | | San Francisco Bay Area | Chocolate and Chalk Art Festival
The sidewalks along North Shattuck Ave. in the Gourmet Ghetto of Berkeley are the target of artists
young and old, professional and greenhorn during the Chocolate and Chalk Art Fes... more | http://www.solanoavenueassn.org/choc_chalk/chocchalk.html
| | San Ramon Art and Wind Festival
The San Ramon Art & Wind Festival includes over 200 arts and crafts booths, entertainment on
three stages, kite-flying demos, free kite-making workshops, kids' activities, a no... more | www.artandwind.com
| | A La Carte & Art
If a pleasant spring weekend enjoying world-class art, two days of great music, fabulous food and
drink, tons of fun for kids, and a new organic and green products showcase sounds ... more | www.miramarevents.com
| | Saratoga Rotary Art Show
Plan to come and spend the day on the beautiful grounds of West Valley College in Saratoga as fine
artists and craftsmen from around the country showcase their works at what is rec... more | www.saratogarotary.org/artshow
| | Boogie on the Bayou
This two-day event (on the third weekend of May) is a premier festival attracting between
50,000-60,000 people. Boogie On The Bayou takes place in Historical Downtown Campbel... more | www.campbellchamber.com
| | Sausalito Art Walk
Bay Area artists, talents, flavors and colorful characters. Over 20 participating local merchants
getting together, with artists from every discipline imaginable. Art Walk is a non... more | www.sausalitoartwalk.org
| | Park Street Spring Festival
The Park Street Spring Festival is a Mother's Day weekend tradition in Alameda and the San Francisco
Bay Area. Fun for the whole family! Weekend activities include art and craft ve... more | www.shopparkstreet.com/springfestival.html
| | Morgan Hill Mushroom Mardi Gras Festival
During the entire Morgan Hill Mushroom Mardi Gras Festival, there are plenty of things to do for
everyone who attends. From young children, to wine connoisseurs, there is something... more | www.mhmushroommardigras.com
| | Yerba Buena Gardens Festival
Between May and October, the Yerba Buena Gardens Festival presents nearly 100 programs in Yerba
Buena Gardens, all FREE and open to the public. The Festival presents music, theater... more | www.ybgfestival.org
| | Uncorked! San Francisco Wine Festival
At the Uncorked! San Francisco Wine Festival, enjoy live music, wine seminars and chef
demonstrations at this free event. Tickets must be purchased to participate in wine tasting. ... more | www.ghirardellisq.com/events/uncorked-wine-festival/uncorked-wine-festival
| | San Francisco International Arts Festival
San Francisco International Arts Festival's mission is to promote the arts and San Francisco through
production of an annual, multi-disciplinary festival that brings together the w... more | www.sfiaf.org
| | Bay Area KidFest
The annual Bay Area KidFest is one of the Bay Area's longest-running family events on the three-day
Memorial Day Weekend from 10am - 6pm daily. Our spacious venue in Downtown Conco... more | www.kidfestconcord.com
| | Caledonia Street Festival
The Caledonia Street Festival is an event to celebrate the character, history and importance of
Caledonia Street as well as the wonderful Sausalito community. This annual event dra... more | www.caledoniastreetfestival.com
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| | June | | | Central Coast | Music Academy of the West
Since 1947, the Music Academy of the West has fostered a uniquely joyful engagement with music. Each
June, 140 gifted young classical singers and instrumentalists, selected entirel... more | www.musicacademy.org
| | Ojai Music Festival
Established in 1947 by music aficionado John Bauer, the Ojai Music Festival has fostered a healthy
spirit of eclecticism in its adventurous programs, gaining a worldwide reputation... more | www.ojaifestival.org
| | Santa Barbara Summer Solstice Festival
The Santa Barbara Summer Solstice Parade draws crowds of over 100,000 spectators from around the
world. It has evolved into a creative and original display of floats, giant puppets... more | http://www.solsticeparade.com
| | Ojai Wine Festival
The Ojai Wine Festival is always the second Sunday in June at beautiful Lake Casitas. The afternoon
is filled with fun activities, wine, beer, food, live music, arts and crafts ven... more | www.ojaiwinefestival.com
| | Live Oak Music Festival
The Live Oak Music Festival is a three-day concert and camping event held every year on Father's Day
weekend in the hills above Santa Barbara. Live Oak, as it has become affectiona... more | www.liveoakfest.org
| | Scottish Renaissance Festival
The Scottish Renaissance Festival of Santa Cruz is an annual celebration of culture through music,
theatre, crafts, and art. Whether people come for the kilted Highland warriors or... more | www.scottishrenaissancefestival.org
| | Loch Lomond Highland Games & Celtic Gathering
At the two-day Loch Lomond Highland Games & Celtic Gathering at the Santa Cruz Fairgrounds
you'll encounter athletics, clans, piping and other attractions in the area specific ... more | www.scottishrenaissancefestival.org/highlandgames
| | | | Central Valley | Patterson Apricot Fiesta
Come to the Patterson Apricot Fiesta for wonderful food booths, a craft and commercial fair, a
parade, a fireworks show, an arm-wrestling competition, children's area, and so much ... more | www.apricotfiesta.com
| | Sanger Farmers' Market and Street Faire
The Sanger Farmers' Market and Street Faire spans a number of days and includes a chance to enjoy
music and dance performances from local groups and to purchase fresh produce. A ta... more | www.sanger.org
| | Downtown Merced Summerfest
Downtown Merced SummerFest builds on the downtown event's success and continue to bring residents to
the heart of Merced for entertainment and artisan goods. The street fair featur... more | http://www.summerfestmerced.com/
| | CSU Summer Arts Festival
The CSU Summer Arts Festival offers a performance festival in the visual, performing and literary
arts, plus new media. Public events and presentations feature world-renowned guest... more | www.csusummerarts.org
| | | | Greater Sacramento | In The Flow Festival
The In The Flow Festival is a Sacramento celebration of jazz and creative music, art and local
businesses. Over the course of the weekend, an array of talented musicians perf... more | www.smfmusic.com/In_The_Flow.html
| | Music in the Mountains
For three weeks in June and July, Music in the Mountains offers plenty of great music set in the
charming gold rush towns of Nevada City and Grass Valley.... more | http://www.musicinthemountains.org/
| | El Dorado County Fair
Re-live your youth as you experience the sights and sounds of a true county fair at the El Dorado
County Fair. Spend time with old friends as you wander from music stages, to vendo... more | http://www.eldoradocountyfair.org/fair.html
| | Classical Masters Music Festival
Classical Masters Music Festival is a three-day celebration providing an interactive and engaging
environment that supports and stimulates the interest of young people in music.The... more | www.classicalmastersmusicfestival.org
| | Placer County Fair
The Placer County Fair offers guests a vast array of attractions like thrill rides, live
entertainment, concerts, a classic car night, food, auto racing,vendors and much much more!... more | http://www.placercountyfair.org
| | Sacramento French Film Festival
The Sacramento French Film Festival (SFFF) is a unique cultural event that brings people together
around films and French culture in a festive atmosphere. The SFFF celebrates the a... more | http://sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/index.htm
| | | | Inland Empire | Shakespeare in the Vines
Shakespeare in the Vines (SITV) presents live Shakespearean theatre in the midst of the
beautiful Temecula Valley Wine Country, under the moon and stars. SITV is a proud membe... more | www.shakespeareinthevines.org
| | | | Los Angeles | Broad Humor Film Festival
The Broad Humor Film Festival supports funny female filmmakers with a variety of events packed into
one short weekend. Some of these events are typical of film festivals: screening... more | www.broadhumor.com
| | Long Beach Tour des Artistes
For over ten years, Tour des Artistes has attracted thousands of people to downtown Long Beach to
appreciate the dynamic cultural scene. The event began as a casual tour of empty b... more | www.tourdart.com
| | ARTWALK Culver City
ARTWALK Culver City is a free, self-guided tour of local art galleries and exhibition spaces
presented by the City of Culver City. ARTWALK Culver City is intended to introduce a wi... more | www.culvercity.org/cultural/artwalk.asp
| | LA Wine Fest
LA Wine Fest is the largest annual public consumer tasting in Los Angeles. More than 100 pouring
units presenting 500 plus wines and spirits. Panelists of wine owners and makers, s... more | www.lawinefest.com
| | Long Beach Bayou and Mardi Gras Festival
This is the one summer festival you will not want to miss. The Long Beach Bayou Festival offers the
best in family-oriented entertainment. Each year, we bring together a mix of aut... more | www.longbeachfestival.com
| | Pershing Square Summer Concert Series
The Pershing Square Downtown Stage will offer six weeks of free entertainment five days a week.
Wednesdays through Sundays a variety of live music, films, events and youth programs... more | www.laparks.org/pershingsquare
| | Dance Camera West Los Angeles Dance Film Festival
Offering the most outstanding examples of dance on screen, a rich medium that smashes the boundaries
to redefine both dance and film, Dance Camera West Film Festival of Los Angeles... more | www.dancecamerawest.org/
| | Lummis Day Festival
Northeast Los Angeles declares its own holiday in honor of Charles Lummis, founder of the Southwest
Museum, first editor of the L.A. Times, and L.A.'s first advocate for multicultu... more | www.lummisday.org/
| | Los Angeles Film Festival
The Los Angeles Film Festival is widely recognized as a world-class event, showcasing the best in
new American and international cinema and providing the movie-loving public with a... more | www.lafilmfest.com
| | Hollywood Bowl - LA Philharmonic
The Hollywood Bowl is the summer venue for the Los Angeles Philharmonic. Nearly 80 concerts are
presented during the 12-week summer festival each year, including orchestral, jazz, ... more | www.hollywoodbowl.com
| | Annual Long Beach Sea Festival
Dozens of activities are scheduled at beach areas, pools, and parks throughout Long Beach, including
the Chinese Dragon Boat Race and the Great Sand Sculpture event. There are aqua... more | www.lbparks.org
| | Hermosa Beach Art Walk
The Hermosa Beach Art Walk is a two-day weekend event that takes place mid-June. It features the art
of over 100 artists, student art, children's activities, music and great food. ... more | http://www.hbartwalk.com/
| | Old Town Monrovia Summer Art Walk
Come to the Old Town Monrovia Summer Art Walk on the last Saturdays of June, July and August! From
7:00-10:00pm, see artists along Myrtle Ave. in historical Old Town Monrovia. Hear... more | http://www.monroviafinearts.org/pages/new_member.html
| | Hollywood Fringe Festival
The Hollywood Fringe Festival is an annual celebration of the emerging arts. Environments for the
Fringe include both traditional and unorthodox venues; fully equipped theatres, st... more | www.hollywoodfringe.org
| | Make Music Los Angeles
Make Music Los Angeles is a unique one-day musical event in honor of the summer solstice, the
longest day of the year and the beginning of summer. Music is performed by anyone who ... more | www.MakeMusicLA.org
| | Mixed Roots Film & Literary Festival
The Mixed Roots Film and Literary Festival is an annual free public event celebrating stories of the
Mixed experience through films, readings, workshops, day-long family activities... more | www.mxroots.org
| | | | Napa/Sonoma + | Harmony Festival
In 1978, student Debra Giusti and a group of dedicated young community activists in Sonoma County
had an idea, which was to merge a music festival with an exposition at Sonoma Stat... more | www.harmonyfestival.com
| | Healdsburg First Fridays Art Walk
With over 15 galleries in the intimate downtown plaza, Healdsburg has the highest concentration
of art galleries north of San Francisco. On the first Friday of every month fro... more | http://www.healdsburg.com/artwalk
| | Art at the Source Open Studio Tour
Art at the Source is a self-guided tour of western Sonoma County artists. It takes place the first
two weekends of June.
For more information, see www.artatthesource.org... more | www.artatthesource.org
| | Sonoma-Marin Fair
A fair is a celebration of its community. No where is that more obvious than in the exhibits, where
the ingenuity and craftsmanship of our neighbors is on display. The Sonoma-Marin... more | http://www.sonoma-marinfair.org/
| | Healdsburg Jazz Festival
Founded in 1999, the Healdsburg Jazz Festival has flourished into an annual event featuring
performances from some of the most renowned musicians worldwide over several days. This ... more | http://www.healdsburgjazzfestival.org/wordpress/
| | | | North Coast | Mendocino Film Festival
The Mendocino Film Festival presents independent films by the sea in historic venues. From
documentaries to short films, many of the filmmakers attend for conversations with the au... more | http://www.mendocinofilmfestival.org
| | | | Northern/Sierra | Truckee Thursdays
Every Thursday evening, from June to August, Downtown Truckee will be the epicenter of music, art,
children's entertainment, outdoor activities, shopping, and restaurant sampling. ... more | www.truckeethursdays.com/truckee-thursdays.php
| | Main Street Cruise and Art Fair
In late June each year, the Lassen County Arts Council co-hosts the Annual Main Street Cruise in
Susanville. The day-long event will start at noon and last until 10 pm! Arts and cr... more | https://www.lassencountyartscouncil.org/
| | Colusa County Fair
The Colusa County Fair is a four-day event offering attendees carnival rides, vendors, flat-track
motorcycle races, a destruction derby, livestock auction, and 4-H exhibitions as w... more | www.colusacountyfair.com
| | Shasta District Fair
The Shasta District Fairgrounds is the home of the annual Shasta District Fair held the third week
in June. The Fair draws over 105,000 people during the 5-day event, the largest e... more | http://www.shastadistrictfair.com/fair.cfm
| | Barbera Festival
The Barbera Festival is an outdoor wine and food festival focusing on Barbera wines. It takes place
among vineyards and rolling hills, with 80 wineries from all over California, si... more | http://www.barberafestival.com/joomla/home.html
| | | | Orange County | Art-A-Fair
The Art-A-Fair Festival is the ultimate destination for lovers of art to visit this summer! Nestled
in a colorful garden setting in romantic Laguna Canyon, the Festival is an enjoy... more | www.art-a-fair.com
| | Sawdust Art Festival
Designed to both entertain and educate, the Sawdust Art Festival draws more than 200,000 visitors
from across the country each year. Visitors are invited to shop along sawdust-cove... more | www.sawdustartfestival.org
| | Irvine Studio Arts Festival
Each year, the Irvine Fine Arts Center hosts the Studio Arts Festival, an Arts Center fundraiser, in
beautiful Heritage Park. Join us at the beginning of June for a firsthand look ... more | www.cityofirvine.org/cityhall/cs/finearts/specialevents
| | Celebration of the Arts
The Celebration of the Arts is one of the largest arts & music festivals in north Orange County,
presented by the Yorba Linda Arts Alliance, in cooperation with the City of Yor... more | www.artsyl.org
| | | | San Diego | La Jolla Festival of the Arts
The La Jolla Festival of the Arts takes place on the beautiful coastal campus of UC San Diego at
Warren Field and is one of the most prestigious juried art shows in the country. It... more | http://www.lajollaartfestival.org/
| | International Gourd Art Festival
The Annual International Gourd Art Festival takes place in June at the Welburn Gourd Farm in
Fallbrook, and thousands of people travel from across the country to attend!
You'll ... more | www.gourdfestival.com
| | TeleMagica Art and Music Festival
Nearly 35 bands and solo artists will perform in the desert at the all-ages TeleMagica Music &
Arts Festival in Jacumba. TeleMagica has many unsigned bands performing many styl... more | www.telemagica.com
| | Del Mar Fair
The San Diego County Fair features many entertaining events and special days, most happening just
one or a few days only. There are always lots of musical performances. Its annual ... more | www.sdfair.com
| | San Diego Scottish Highland Games and Gathering of the Clans
When celebrating in times of peace one of the Highlanders' favorite pastimes was the tainchel. For
these "great hunts" very often several clans would combine. Chieftains would send... more | http://www.sdhighlandgames.org/index.htm
| | | | San Francisco Bay Area | SF Jazz SummerFest
SFJAZZ is a recognized international leader in jazz creation, presentation, and education. SFJAZZ
explores the full spectrum of jazz, from the music's origins in the African-Americ... more | www.sfjazz.org
| | Fresh Meat Festival
The Fresh Meat Festival is the only festival of its kind in North America, celebrated for its
powerful, joyful, deeply moving performances. Due to audience demand, Fresh Meat retur... more | www.freshmeatproductions.org
| | Marin Art Festival
Over 250 fine artists in a spectacular setting by the Lagoon in the Marin Civic Center, designed by
Frank Lloyd Wright, 15 minutes north of the Golden Gate Bridge.
Stroll throug... more | www.marinartfestival.com
| | Larkspur Flower and Food Festival
The Larkspur Flower and Food Festival provides a colorful display of fun and festivities with
variations on a theme of flower arts, crafts and gourmet food. The event will feature ... more | http://www.ci.larkspur.ca.us
| | Union Street Art Fair
In its 33rd year, the Union Street Festival is one of San Francisco's largest free annual events. In
2008, we added an eco-zone to the event where we reserved two blocks of the six... more | www.unionstreetfestival.com
| | Walnut Creek Chamber of Commerce Art and Wine Festival
The Walnut Creek Art and Wine Festival features top-quality music and entertainment on two
fully-equipped sound stages, thousands of distinctive handmade crafts and works of art fr... more | www.walnut-creek.com
| | Foster City Arts and Wine Festival
This well established festival has enjoyed good success in the past. Look for the same special
attractions like the business area on the street and the carnival, which will b... more | http://www.fostercitychamber.com/arts-and-wine-festival
| | Haight-Ashbury Street Fair
The Haight-Ashbury Street Fair is a nonprofit organization dedicated to celebrating the cultural
history and diversity of one of San Francisco's most internationally celebrated nei... more | www.haightashburystreetfair.org
| | Live Oak Park Fair
Meet 110 of the West Coast's premier artists and crafts people at North Berkeley's Live Oak Park
Fair. This much anticipated free event showcases affordable and gorgeous fine craft... more | www.liveoakparkfair.com
| | Danville Fine Arts Faire
Summer brings the annual Danville Fine Arts Faire on Hartz Avenue in sunny downtown Danville. Hosted
by the Danville Area Chamber of Commerce and the Town of Danville, visitors wil... more | http://www.danvilleareachamber.com/events/2010/jun/19/danville-fine-arts-faire
| | Sunnyvale Chamber of Commerce Art and Wine Festival
The official kickoff of warm weather and summer activities in the heart of Silicon Valley is the
Sunnyvale Chamber of Commerce's Art & Wine Festival. The event features o... more | www.svcoc.org
| | Sausalito Art Walk
Bay Area artists, talents, flavors and colorful characters. Over 20 participating local merchants
getting together, with artists from every discipline imaginable. Art Walk is a non... more | www.sausalitoartwalk.org
| | Stern Grove Festival
Stern Grove Festival Association is a non-profit organization committed to providing the people of
the Bay Area with admission-free access to diverse performing arts. Every y... more | www.sterngrove.org
| | Marin County Fair
The award-winning Marin County Fair, known for its innovation and pioneering spirit, is also known
as the "greenest county fair on earth." The five-day fair features over... more | http://marinfair.org
| | Post Street Summertime Blues
Cafe seating, wine by the glass, local microbrews and some of the Bay Area's best blues artists
converge for three relaxing after-work events from 5:15-7:30pm on historic Post Stre... more | www.sjdowntown.com
| | Cherry Festival
The Cherry Festival includes live music and entertainment, arts & crafts, specialty foods, games
& rides and a Cherry Pie Bake-Off. The contests are similar to those held a... more | www.ci.san-leandro.ca.us/cherryfest.html
| | Yerba Buena Gardens Festival
Between May and October, the Yerba Buena Gardens Festival presents nearly 100 programs in Yerba
Buena Gardens, all FREE and open to the public. The Festival presents music, theater... more | www.ybgfestival.org
| | San Francisco International Arts Festival
San Francisco International Arts Festival's mission is to promote the arts and San Francisco through
production of an annual, multi-disciplinary festival that brings together the w... more | www.sfiaf.org
| | San Mateo County Fair
The San Mateo County Fair boasts a stunning variety of world class musical entertainment,
performances, festival foods, local and traditional contests as well as a carnival. The fa... more | www.sanmateocountyfair.com
| | Berkeley International Food Festival
The festival features ten entertainment spots with the main attraction being the Kitchen on Fire
cooking stage, hosted by celebrity chef Mike C., from the prestigious north Berkele... more | http://www.berkeleyinternationalfoodfestival.com
| | Youth in Arts Italian Street Painting Festival
The Annual Youth in Arts Italian Street Painting Festival will be a feast for the eyes, ears, and
soul as hundreds of Madonnari (street painters) turn the gray asphalt of the stree... more | www.youthinarts.org
| | Contra Costa County Fair
The Contra Costa County Fair has been in existence on the fairgrounds in Antioch since 1936. Some
claim a fair has taken place as far back as 1891. Take a tour of Contra Costa's ag... more | http://www.contracostafair.com
| | Alameda County Fair
Alameda County Fair's Festival Square is a destination within a destination. Each weekend theme
highlights a grabbing of culture whether it is from a region near by or across the s... more | http://www.alamedacountyfair.com
| | Berkeley Juneteenth Festival
With almost 25 successful festivals, Juneteenth in Berkeley has become a Bay Area tradition. The
Berkeley Juneteenth Festival is held annually in June, in the south Berkeley mercha... more | www.BerkeleyJuneteenth.org
| | Stanford Jazz Festival
For nearly four decades, Stanford Jazz Workshop (SJW) has been bringing the best jazz performers and
educators together with students of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds, in tw... more | www.stanfordjazz.org
| | Novato Festival of Art, Wine and Music
Every June, tens of thousands of people from Novato and the San Francisco Bay Area gather for two
days to enjoy the Novato Festival of Art, Wine and Music, a fantastic, free multi-... more | www.novatoartwinemusic.com
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| | July | | | Central Coast | The French Festival
The French Festival is in the capable hands of two fine Santa Barbara nonprofit organizations:
Speaking of Stories and Center Stage Theater. Fete Francaise feature ... more | frenchfestival.com
| | Carmel Bach Festival
The Carmel Bach Festival serves a community of classical music lovers and performers. The power of
music to nurture the soul is profound, and this classical music festival pulls at... more | www.carmel.com/bach-festival
| | Music Academy of the West
Since 1947, the Music Academy of the West has fostered a uniquely joyful engagement with music. Each
June, 140 gifted young classical singers and instrumentalists, selected entirel... more | www.musicacademy.org
| | Camarillo Fiesta and Street Fair
This event takes place in Old Town Camarillo and is the premier summer event, drawing visitors from
all over Ventura County. This year's fiesta will feature arts and crafts v... more | www.camarillofiesta.org/vendor.html
| | Channel Islands Harbor Art Fest
If art is your thing, then you're in for a treat! Some of Southern California's finest artists will
participate in the Annual Fine Arts & Crafts Show Series in Channel Islands ... more | www.channelislandsharbor.org
| | Bargetto Fine Arts Festival
Located in Bargetto Winery's creekside courtyard and parking lot. Enjoy great art, live music and
wine. Wine tasting included with purchase of festival glass. Food available for pu... more | www.bargetto.com/events.shtml
| | Monterey Bay TheatreFest Arts & Crafts Faire
This festival features 50-75 arts, crafts and food vendors displaying and selling their original
work and serves as a benefit for Pacific Repertory Theater, the only professional t... more | www.pacrep.org
| | Oxnard Salsa Festival
Spicy food, hot music and Oxnard's cool ocean breezes are on the menu for the Annual Oxnard Salsa
Festival in California. Plaza Park is the place for a two-day celebration of every... more | www.oxnardsalsafestival.com
| | Central Coast Rennaisance Festival
The public is invited to travel back in time to a thriving English village from over 400 years ago,
complete with a marketplace, fine arts and crafts, delicious food, entertainment... more | www.ccrenfaire.com
| | Kiwanis Citrus Festival
Known as the 'Citrus Capital of the World' because of its expansive lemon and orange orchards, the
City of Santa Paula celebrates the fruit of California every year with the popula... more | www.santapaulafestival.org
| | California Turkish Festival
The California Turkish Festival is free to the public and features live music entertainment, folk
dancing, belly dancing, art exhibits, food and drink, and many activities for chil... more | www.turkfestca.org
| | Ventura 4th of July Street Fair
Held on our nation's birthday, this popular annual event attracts up to 50,000 people to Downtown
Ventura with a children's Push 'em - Pull 'em Parade at 10:30am. The event covers ... more | www.cityofventura.net/streetfairs
| | Santa Barbara County Fair
Santa Barbara County Fair is attended by over 110,000 people annually. The Fair creates important
venues for education, recreation, and entertainment and is responsible for p... more | santamariafairpark.com
| | Festival Mozaic
Festival Mozaic is a celebration of five centuries of music held each summer in spectacular venues
on California's picturesque Central Coast. From Bach and beyond to Mozart and mor... more | http://www.festivalmozaic.com/events/summer-festival/
| | Capistrano Shakespeare Festival (CapoShakes)
Shakespeare in San Juan Capistrano has never been more fun! Be sure to mark your calendars for our
summer Shakespeare festival performances for one timeless classic and one modern ... more | www.capistranocenter.com/capistranoshakespeare.htm
| | California Mid State Fair
The California Mid State Fair in beautiful San Luis Obispo county is an excellent destination for
those seeking entertainment and thrills during the month of July. Suitable for all... more | mail@midstatefair.com
| | Passport Day
For Passport Day, the Santa Cruz Mountains Winegrowers Association invites you to enjoy the wineries
of this extraordinary appellation! As a Passport holder, you are welcome to exp... more | www.scmwa.com
| | Tropical Daze Summer Music Festival
Tropical Daze, a weekend long Summer Music Festival, is held at Thousand Oaks Community Park (next
to Thousand Oaks High School). Our "Tropical" theme is showcased w... more | www.TropicalDaze.org
| | | | Central Valley | Twain Harte Summer Arts and Wine Festival
The Twain Harte Summer Arts and Wine Festival presents the works of many talented craft and graphic
artists & continuous live entertainment. Starting at the Twain Harte Arch (J... more | www.fireonthemountain.com
| | Merced County Fair
The Merced County Fair takes place over five days, and features agriculture, live music, tours and
educational outreach for children, carnival rides and more.... more | http://www.mercedcountyfair.com/
| | Stanislaus County Fair
Stanislaus County Fair provides a family- and community-oriented experience promoting agriculture,
entertainment and technology.... more | www.stancofair.com
| | Downtown Merced Summerfest
Downtown Merced SummerFest builds on the downtown event's success and continue to bring residents to
the heart of Merced for entertainment and artisan goods. The street fair featur... more | http://www.summerfestmerced.com/
| | CSU Summer Arts Festival
CSU Summer Arts Festival offers 40+ events in the month of July featuring guest artists from the US
and abroad. The Summer Arts Festival includes music, dance, theatre, lectures, f... more | www.csusummerarts.org
| | Kings County Fair
The Kings Fair is dedicated to continue showcasing agricultural and related industry, commerce,
customs and cultures of Kings County while sustaining and developing family entertai... more | http://www.kingsfair.com/
| | CSU Summer Arts Festival
The CSU Summer Arts Festival offers a performance festival in the visual, performing and literary
arts, plus new media. Public events and presentations feature world-renowned guest... more | www.csusummerarts.org
| | DeltaFusion
Giant puppets come to life in DeltaFusion, a cultural celebration at Victory Park, Stockton. The
basic idea behind the festival is to celebrate of the cultural heritage of the popu... more | http://deltafusion.wordpress.com/
| | | | Greater Sacramento | Sacramento Film and Music Festival
The Sacramento Film and Music Festival is now open for film and video submissions. The festival,
which has showcased over 500 films along with 30 live music performances, will take... more | www.sacfilm.com
| | Bear Valley Music Festival
The Bear Valley Music Festival offers a full symphony orchestra, international soloists, legendary
entertainers, and renowned opera stars in a unique mountain setting. The Festival... more | www.bearvalleymusic.org
| | Tahoe Art League Artist Studio Tour
The Tahoe Art League Artist Studio Tour is the premier event for the League! Many artists
share their studio space with other artists for the tour. Participating artists show... more | www.talart.org
| | Courtland Pear Fair
Always the last Sunday in July, the annual Pear Fair is held in the Sacramento River Delta town of
Courtland, located just 20 minutes south of Sacramento off Hwy 160. The Pear Fair... more | www.pearfair.com
| | Sierra Storytelling Festival
Tellers and special guests regale listeners with memories both poignant and hilarious--stories from
African, Asian, Jewish, and Native American traditions as well as heart-warming ... more | www.sierrastorytellingfestival.org
| | Music in the Mountains
For three weeks in June and July, Music in the Mountains offers plenty of great music set in the
charming gold rush towns of Nevada City and Grass Valley.... more | http://www.musicinthemountains.org/
| | 4th of July Family Blast
At the 4th of July Family Blast, doors open at 4:00pm for this great family event. Live music and
dancing. Face painting, games, activities and contests for the kids. BBQ and other... more | http://www.eldoradocountyfair.org/blast.html
| | Wine Cheese & Bread Faire
The Old Sugar Mill just south of Sacramento is proud to present the Wine Cheese and Bread Faire.
Along with wineries from across the Clarksburg area, more than 30 local vendors wil... more | https://oldsugarmill.hosting-advantage.com/pages/woman_wine_cheese.php
| | Launch Design Festival
Launch Design Festival is a multidisciplinary audio/visual festival that connects people with art,
music, fashion, and design. Launch recognizes and seeks to highlight the cultural... more | http://www.5432Launch.com
| | Squaw Valley Fine Arts and Crafts Festival
The Squaw Valley Fine Arts and Crafts Festival is a two-day event that has become a summer
time favorite for locals and visitors alike. Squaw Valley's base village will burst... more | www.squaw.com
| | Northstar Beerfest & Blue Grass
The name says it all! Anyone who loves beer, bluegrass music and having fun should not miss the
Beerfest & Bluegrass Festival at Northstar Resort. ... more | www.northstarattahoe.com/info/calendar/calendarevent.beerfest.item.asp
| | Art, Wine, and Music Festival
Squaw Valley's base village will burst with color, taste, and sound as fine artists, crafts makers,
performers and musicians come to participate in this fun, two-day annual event. ... more | squaw.com
| | | | Inland Empire | Pine Knot Village Art Walk
The Pine Knot Village Art Walk features more than 25 local artists exhibiting work for sale, live
painting and technique demonstrations. The Art Walk is becoming one of the region'... more | www.artsmda.org
| | Hot Summer Nights
Located in Old Town Temecula, this is a family event that won't break the bank and can be taken any
Friday starting in July and going through September, 6:00 to 9:00pm. Hot Summer ... more | www.cityoftemecula.org/Temecula/OldTown/Calendar/HotSummerNights.htm
| | Shakespeare in the Vines
Shakespeare in the Vines (SITV) presents live Shakespearean theatre in the midst of the
beautiful Temecula Valley Wine Country, under the moon and stars. SITV is a proud membe... more | www.shakespeareinthevines.org
| | Hot Summer Nights
Every Friday evening is a vacation for the entire family during Hot Summer Nights. Bands play on
patios, in parking lots and special stages throughout Old Town Temecula while Temec... more | http://www.cityoftemecula.org/Temecula/Visitors/Events/Summerfest/HotSummerNights.htm
| | | | Los Angeles | Come Out & Dance!
Join us at Come Out & Dance! for nine amazing nights of great music and dancing under the stars
on the AMC Walkway (at Palm Avenue and San Fernando Boulevard) in downtown Burba... more | www.downtown-burbank.org/events.php
| | Montrose-Verdugo City Chamber Art Walks
The Montrose-Verdugo City Chamber of Commerce has a rich population of fine artists within its
jurisdiction. With our fair share of Art Galleries and Studios, we promote and reward... more | www.montrosechamber.org/artwalk.html
| | Glendale Open Studio Tour
Once again, Glendale artists and art organizations will open up their studios to the public. This
free, self-guided tour is a rare opportunity to peek into the studios and creative... more | www.glendaleartsandculture.org
| | Malibu Arts Festival
This year's Malibu Arts Festival promises to offer something for everyone. The two-day weekend event
will take place outside the Malibu Civic Center. Considered "one of the most be... more | www.malibu.org
| | Renegade Craft Fair - Los Angeles
The Renegade Craft Fair takes place at the California Market Center and takes over the entire 13th
floor penthouse of the Center, where gorgeous 360-degree views of downtown Los An... more | www.renegadecraft.com
| | Summer Festival at the Huntington
Our summer festival continues our popular blending of favorites with important musical diversity.
The four-concert series includes concert works by three great Italian masters of o... more | www.swmusic.org/summer_festival/calendar.html
| | Tafesilafa'i Pacific Islander Festival
Tafesilafa'i started in 1997 as a conversation about meaning making in an ethnic community, and it
has grown into an inquiry into ways of being in the Urban Pacific Islander commun... more | www.tafesilafai.org
| | Jazz Fest West
This event will feature a handful of the world's finest smooth jazz and R&B performers, a vendor
village with numerous artisans, sponsors and vendor exhibits, an ethnic interna... more | www.omegaevents.com/jazzfestwest
| | Brentwood Corn Festival
Residents of Brentwood and nearby areas join out-of-town tourists in enjoying the Brentwood Corn
Festival located in downtown Brentwood. There are a host of activities and great en... more | http://www.brentwoodcornfest.org/
| | Venice Beach Summer Fest
Come to Venice for the beach, fun, sun, shopping, and entertainment. Venice Beach Summer Fest has
all that and more. Over 15,000 come to this beach for this event and we invite you... more | www.beachcalifornia.com/Events/venice-beach-summer-festival.html
| | Greater Los Angeles Fine Jewelry and Antiques Fair
The Greater Los Angeles Fine Jewelry and Antiques Fair offers furniture, textiles, art glass,
silver, sculpture, paintings, prints and rare books. There is an admission fee.... more | www.theosatco.com
| | Celebrate Downtown Lancaster
Join us for a FREE fun-filled celebration of fine food, music and community. Celebrate Downtown
Lancaster was launched in 2005 as a way to celebrate Lancaster's historic downtown a... more | www.cityoflancasterca.org/Index.aspx?page=534
| | Pershing Square Summer Concert Series
The Pershing Square Downtown Stage will offer six weeks of free entertainment five days a week.
Wednesdays through Sundays a variety of live music, films, events and youth programs... more | www.laparks.org/pershingsquare
| | LA Shorts Festival
This is the largest short film festival in the world. The festival screens over 400 short
films with informational panel discussions, workshops, and a development market.... more | www.lashortsfest.com
| | California International Theatre Festival
The California International Theatre Festival's mission is to produce an annual theatre
festival in California, offering a distinguished array of international presentations, ... more | www.citfestival.org
| | Old Town Monrovia Summer Art Walk
Come to the Old Town Monrovia Summer Art Walk on the last Saturdays of June, July and August! From
7:00-10:00pm, see artists along Myrtle Ave. in historical Old Town Monrovia. Hear... more | http://www.monroviafinearts.org/pages/new_member.html
| | | | Napa/Sonoma + | Napa Valley Writers' Conference
Participants register for either the poetry or the fiction workshops, but panels and talks are open
to all. Workshops meet for two hours daily over five days. The schedule also inc... more | www.napawritersconf.org
| | Healdsburg First Fridays Art Walk
With over 15 galleries in the intimate downtown plaza, Healdsburg has the highest concentration
of art galleries north of San Francisco. On the first Friday of every month fro... more | http://www.healdsburg.com/artwalk
| | Sonoma County Fair
Over the last 70 years, the Sonoma County Fair has grown to become one of the most popular in the
state, famous for its top-quality horse racing, stunning flower show, and constant... more | www.sonomacountyfair.com
| | Cotati Kids Day Parade and Festival
Join us for the Annual Cotati Kids Parade & Festival in downtown Cotati. The day will
begin at the Pancake Breakfast at the Church of the Oaks. Breakfast will be served f... more | http://www.ci.cotati.ca.us/sections/events/
| | Festival del Sole
Festival del Sole takes place every summer in California's beautiful Napa Valley. The Festival
features concerts by some of the world's most celebrated classical music artists, fiv... more | http://www.festivaldelsole.com/
| | Napa Valley Art and Music Festival
The St Helena Rotary Foundation offers the Napa Valley Art and Music Festival in the legendary Napa
Valley! There's a full line up of music. And the Festival hosts nearly 100 of th... more | www.nvamf.org/eventinfo.html
| | | | North Coast | Mendocino Music Festival
Each year the festival puts up a 16,000 square foot tent and builds a performance hall literally
"from the ground up" overlooking the Pacific Ocean. It established a year-round pre... more | www.mendocinomusic.com
| | Reggae on the River
An all-day celebration of the best in reggae and world music, the legendary Reggae on the River
Festival will take place along the shores of the majestic Eel River at Benbow Lake S... more | www.reggaeontheriver.com
| | Humboldt Folklife Festival
Humboldt Folklife Festival is a celebration of local musicians that takes place generally over
an entire week. It includes bluegrass, old-timey, country, jazz singer-songwrite... more | www.humboldtfolklife.org
| | Mendocino Summer Arts and Crafts Fair
In what has become a Mendocino summer tradition, the Mendocino Art Center hosts the annual Summer
Arts & Crafts Fair in its beautiful outdoor garden setting.
Sixty juried ar... more | www.mendocinoartcenter.org
| | Mendocino Coast Writers Conference
The Mendocino Coast Writers Conference consists of three days of literary craft overlooking the
spectacular Mendocino Coast. Authors, literary agents, and editors lead panels and i... more | www.mcwc.org
| | | | Northern/Sierra | High Sierra Music Festival
High Sierra Music has been producing world-class music festivals since 1991. An independent
production company based in Berkeley, CA, the organization was founded with the first Hi... more | www.highsierramusic.com
| | Lake Tahoe Music Festival
Founded in 1982 by Edgar Braun, conductor of the San Francisco Chamber Orchestra, the Festival has
grown in scope yearly with the dedication and involvement of many local residents... more | www.tahoemusic.org/splash
| | Mammoth Lakes Jazz Jubilee
Experience the spectacular Sierra to the sounds of some of the world's finest musicians! From the
10th Anniversary Jubilee (1998) where 22 bands played at 10 venues for almost 20,0... more | www.mammothjazz.org/welcome.html
| | Summer Nights Nevada City
During Summer Nights, the town's landmark downtown historic district is closed to motorized traffic
and filled with music, arts, crafts, classic cars, food, drink and more.
Down... more | www.ncgold.com/Events/Summer/SummerNights/index.html
| | Art Around the Lake
The Lake Almanor Community Foundation presents the annual Art Around the Lake in partnership with
the Plumas Arts Council and the Feather River Fine Arts Association. Proceeds from... more | www.artaroundthelake.org
| | California Worldfest
California WorldFest features eight stages of music and dance from around the world, camping with
family and friends, workshops, international food, fine crafts, and the renowned c... more | www.worldfest.net
| | McCloud Lumberjack Fiesta
Join in old-fashioned fun in the sun all weekend! Main Street Parade, vendors' booths, nightly
dance with live music, baseball tournament, children's events, horseshoe tourna... more | www.mccloudchamber.com
| | Truckee Thursdays
Every Thursday evening, from June to August, Downtown Truckee will be the epicenter of music, art,
children's entertainment, outdoor activities, shopping, and restaurant sampling. ... more | www.truckeethursdays.com/truckee-thursdays.php
| | Lassen County Fair
Each year more than 48,000 patrons attend the Lassen County Fair, which is held the third week of
July. The Fair is the longest-running community event in Lassen County. ... more | www.lassencountyfair.org
| | Greenville Gold Digger Days
Greenville Gold Digger Days is a celebration of gold mining heritage featuring a parade, arts &
crafts, street dance, horseshoe pitching, softball tournament, gold panning, fir... more | www.indianvalley.net
| | Yuba-Sutter Fair
The fair is a five-day event providing the community a variety of recreational, agricultural and
educational experiences. The community has opportunities to participate in va... more | www.yubasutterfair.com
| | South Lake Tahoe American Legion Show
The South Lake Tahoe American Legion Show is an outdoor summer event at the American Legion where
members of the Tahoe Art League participate. The Tahoe Art League is a nonprofit o... more | www.talart.org
| | Amador County Fair
This Amador County Fair lasts through July and August and features a horse show, scholarship and
singing competitions, live music entertainment, beer and wine tasting, and more.... more | www.amadorcountyfair.com
| | Marysville Peach Fest
Marysville Peach Festival is an exciting event with a wide variety of new and returning craft
vendors, food vendors cooking for every taste bud, several delicious choices of peach-... more | www.marysvillepeachfest.com
| | Mother Lode Fair
The Mother Lode Fair is located in the beautiful foothill town of Sonora on historic State Route 49.
The Fair began in 1889 as the Tuolumne County Fair & Horse Show, then reinv... more | http://www.motherlodefair.org/
| | | | Orange County | Art-A-Fair
The Art-A-Fair Festival is the ultimate destination for lovers of art to visit this summer! Nestled
in a colorful garden setting in romantic Laguna Canyon, the Festival is an enjoy... more | www.art-a-fair.com
| | Sawdust Art Festival
Designed to both entertain and educate, the Sawdust Art Festival draws more than 200,000 visitors
from across the country each year. Visitors are invited to shop along sawdust-cove... more | www.sawdustartfestival.org
| | Laguna Festival of Arts
California's finest summer art event is staged in a six-acre canyon park near the ocean in Laguna
Beach. The stars of this summertime tradition, which began here in 1932, are over ... more | www.lagunafestivalofarts.org
| | Cypress Community Festival
The Cypress Community Festival is held on the fourth Saturday of July each year from 9am until 5pm
at Oak Knoll Park near the intersection of Orange and Valley View in Cypress. Thi... more | http://www.cypressfestival.com/
| | Orange County Fair
The Orange County Fair is beloved by those who find the beach lifestyle is not all that bad. Sure,
you don't get many opportunities to raise cattle in the OC, but that doesn't mean... more | www.ocfair.com
| | Woodstock Weekend
A celebration of music, art and Woodstock '69, the Woodstock Weekend features an assortment of tie
dye artisans, crafters, hippie stilt-walkers and other strolling entertainment, a... more | www.ocmarketplace.com
| | | | San Diego | Village Vibes Concert Series
Visit our Chula Vista Memorial Park Bowl this summer, where you will enjoy six free open-air
concerts varying from blues to salsa rhythms. Dance to various music vibes at the... more | www.thirdavenuevillage.com/things/detail.php?EventID=87
| | Ramona Country Fair
The Ramona Country Fair is an annual event held in Ramona featuring crafts, carnival rides, vendors,
live entertainment, great food and lots of animals. Admission is free! Bri... more | www.ramonafair.com
| | Del Mar Fair
The San Diego County Fair features many entertaining events and special days, most happening just
one or a few days only. There are always lots of musical performances. Its annual ... more | www.sdfair.com
| | | | San Francisco Bay Area | Los Altos Arts and Wine Festival
The highly-rated Arts and Wine Festival showcases the distinctive works of artists and crafts people
from over a dozen states. The Festival also features select vintages by the gla... more | www.downtownlosaltos.org/events/aw_main.html
| | Gilroy Garlic Festival
The Gilroy Garlic Festival features 100 of the finest artists and craftsmen from across the country.
These artists are chosen through a juried selection process by a panel of local... more | www.gilroygarlicfestival.com
| | Fremont Festival of the Arts
The Fremont Festival celebrates this August with 700 arts and crafts vendors, live entertainment,
food, wine, and activities for kids and families. The festival always occurs on th... more | www.fremontfestival.net
| | SF Jazz SummerFest
SFJAZZ is a recognized international leader in jazz creation, presentation, and education. SFJAZZ
explores the full spectrum of jazz, from the music's origins in the African-Americ... more | www.sfjazz.org
| | Brentwood CornFest
Brentwood CornFest increases public awareness of Brentwood and East Contra Costa County
and supports local charities. The event does this by creating a festival of f... more | www.brentwoodchamber.com
| | Palo Alto Clay & Glass Festival
The Annual Palo Alto Clay and Glass Festival welcomes thousands of festival goers to a fabulous,
fun-filled two-day celebration of Clay and Glass Art. Featuring both fine and funct... more | www.acga.net
| | Connoisseur's Marketplace
For a sun-splashed weekend featuring world-class art by 250 of America's top artists, two days of
great music, fabulous food and drink, tons of fun for kids, artisan specialty food... more | www.miramarevents.com
| | Alameda Art and Wine Faire
The Alameda Art and Wine Faire provides fun for the whole family with art, crafts, food, beer, wine
and mimosas, two music stages, kids' area pony rides, petting zoo, and shuttle t... more | www.shopparkstreet.com/artwine.html
| | Marin/Scapes
Marin/Scapes, an art show and sale of Marin County landscape art, offers fine art by more than 60
prominent artists. Join us also to partake in the delicious creati... more | www.buckelew.org/marinscapes
| | Redwood City Independence Day Festival
The Redwood City Independence Day Festival provides an opportunity for community service
organizations to raise funds buy selling food, merchandise or giving out information on the... more | www.parade.org
| | Sausalito Art Walk
Bay Area artists, talents, flavors and colorful characters. Over 20 participating local merchants
getting together, with artists from every discipline imaginable. Art Walk is a non... more | www.sausalitoartwalk.org
| | Stern Grove Festival
Stern Grove Festival Association is a non-profit organization committed to providing the people of
the Bay Area with admission-free access to diverse performing arts. Every y... more | www.sterngrove.org
| | Hayward/Russell City Blues Festival
The Bay Area Blues Society brings the Blues of Russell City back to the public in the form of a
festival, lectures and archival musical showings. The Hayward-Russell City Blues Fes... more | www.bayareabluessociety.net
| | Marin County Fair
The award-winning Marin County Fair, known for its innovation and pioneering spirit, is also known
as the "greenest county fair on earth." The five-day fair features over... more | http://marinfair.org
| | Post Street Summertime Blues
Cafe seating, wine by the glass, local microbrews and some of the Bay Area's best blues artists
converge for three relaxing after-work events from 5:15-7:30pm on historic Post Stre... more | www.sjdowntown.com
| | Renegade Craft Fair - San Francisco
The Renegade Craft Fair in San Francisco takes place at the Fort Mason Center Festival Pavilion.
Located on the sparkling waterfront, shoppers needing to cool off from all the exci... more | www.renegadecraft.com
| | Benicia Fine Art & Jazz Festival
With the Carquinez Straits as the picturesque backdrop, the festival is located in Historic Downtown
Benicia along the beautiful waterfront promenade at the First Street Green. ... more | www.beniciamainstreet.org
| | Scottish Highland Games
The sounds of bagpipes and drums will fill the air at the Dunsmuir-Hellman Historic Estate. The days
are filled with Highland games, craft booths, vendors, food, whisky tasting, Ma... more | www.dunsmuir.org
| | San Francisco International Poetry Festival
The San Francisco International Poetry Festival (SFIPF) honors the City's great legacy of hosting
and encouraging cross-cultural dialogue. In 2007, the first ever SFIPF, a four-day... more | www.sfipf.org
| | Fire Arts Festival
Each July, The Crucible's Fire Arts Festival celebrates creativity through fire and light with a
spectacular open-air exhibition of interactive fire art, performance and the larges... more | http://www.thecrucible.org/events/fire-arts-festival
| | Yerba Buena Gardens Festival
Between May and October, the Yerba Buena Gardens Festival presents nearly 100 programs in Yerba
Buena Gardens, all FREE and open to the public. The Festival presents music, theater... more | www.ybgfestival.org
| | 4th of July at Berkeley Marina
The 4th of July is a great day to have a lot of fun. The biggest party is on the south shore of the
Berkeley Marina from noon-10 p.m. There are performances of musicians, dancers, ... more | http://www.anotherbullwinkelshow.com/4th-of-july/4th-of-july.html
| | Alameda County Fair
Alameda County Fair's Festival Square is a destination within a destination. Each weekend theme
highlights a grabbing of culture whether it is from a region near by or across the s... more | http://www.alamedacountyfair.com
| | Stanford Jazz Festival
For nearly four decades, Stanford Jazz Workshop (SJW) has been bringing the best jazz performers and
educators together with students of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds, in tw... more | www.stanfordjazz.org
| | Salsa Festival on the Fillmore
Salsa Festival on The Fillmore transforms San Francisco's Fillmore District into a large dance
party. The event spans eleven venues, with live performances at Yoshi's Lounge, Rasse... more | http://www.salsaonfillmore.com/
| | Fillmore Jazz Festival
Blending art and soul of one of the country's most unique neighborhoods, the Fillmore Jazz Festival
is the largest free jazz festival on the West Coast, drawing over 90,000 visitor... more | www.fillmorejazzfestival.com/?op=press
| | Art Under the Oaks
For Art Under the Oaks, which takes place in the middle of July each year, Alden Lane is transformed
into a busy artists market with music, food, wine and art in action. Co-sponsor... more | www.aldenlane.com
| | Bay Street Arts and Music Festival
The Bay Street Arts and Music Festival hosts live performers on multiple stages--music including
jazz, international, rhythm & blues, world beat and DJs. There is a dance showc... more | www.baystreetemeryville.com/go/Poolb.cfm?MallID=826&FPURLID=2129963245
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| | August | | | Central Coast | Music Academy of the West
Since 1947, the Music Academy of the West has fostered a uniquely joyful engagement with music. Each
June, 140 gifted young classical singers and instrumentalists, selected entirel... more | www.musicacademy.org
| | Channel Islands Harbor Art Fest
If art is your thing, then you're in for a treat! Some of Southern California's finest artists will
participate in the Annual Fine Arts & Crafts Show Series in Channel Islands ... more | www.channelislandsharbor.org
| | Bargetto Fine Arts Festival
Located in Bargetto Winery's creekside courtyard and parking lot. Enjoy great art, live music and
wine. Wine tasting included with purchase of festival glass. Food available for pu... more | www.bargetto.com/events.shtml
| | Monterey Bay TheatreFest Arts & Crafts Faire
This festival features 50-75 arts, crafts and food vendors displaying and selling their original
work and serves as a benefit for Pacific Repertory Theater, the only professional t... more | www.pacrep.org
| | Monterey Scottish Games and Celtic Festival
This very popular Celtic celebration brings the music, dance and athletic events of the mystical
lands of Scotland and Ireland to Monterey County. The event offers a variety ... more | www.montereyscotgames.com
| | Scotts Valley Art and Wine Festival
The Scotts Valley Chamber of Commerce and Scotts Valley Arts Commission invite you to attend the
Scotts Valley Art and Wine Festival. Come enjoy fine art, wine & beer tas... more | www.svchamber.org/ArtandWineFestival.htm
| | Ventura County Fair
The Ventura County Fairgrounds provide endless opportunity for local residents. Annual quality
programming entertains and educates, but fair time itself is the most rewarding time ... more | www.venturacountyfair.org
| | Paso Robles Olive Festival
Bring the family for a day of olive-inspired fun! The Paso Robles Olive Festival features free
olive oil and olive product sampling; producers from all over California; olive... more | www.pasoroblesolivefestival.com
| | Hueneme Beach Festival
Don't miss the hottest beach party in Southern California! We invite you and your family to
join us for laughs, fun in the sun, great food and music that will have you out of... more | www.huenemebeachfest.org
| | Grover Beach Stone Soup Music Faire
It'll be spicy food, cold beer, hot music and two days of live music at the Annual Stone Soup Music
Faire at the Ramona Garden Park in Downtown Grover Beach! Top-notch bands will t... more | www.groverbeachchamber.com/stonesoup.html
| | Jewish Food Festival
Since 1988, the Annual Jewish Food Festival has delighted guests with homemade comfort foods such as
potato latkes, kugel, blintzes, corned beef and pastrami sandwiches, tasty home... more | http://www.carmelbethisrael.org/calendar/events/jewish_food_festival/
| | Santa Barbara International Dance and Music Festival
The Santa Barbara International Dance and Music Festival is held at The Marjorie Luke Theatre, a
venue ideal for its stage, large shaded grassy clearing and children's playground. ... more | www.sbdancealliance.org/events/dancefestival.html
| | Old Spanish Days Fiesta in Santa Barbara
Old Spanish Days Fiesta is a Santa Barbara tradition that has continued for over 80 years. It
fosters a unique spirit among locals who participate, and it is an important coming to... more | www.oldspanishdays-fiesta.org
| | Cabrillo Festival of Contemporary Music
During the first two weeks of August each year, audiences are joined by both preeminent and emerging
composers, an orchestra of dedicated professional musicians led by famed conduc... more | www.cabrillomusic.org
| | California Turkish Festival
The California Turkish Festival is free to the public and features live music entertainment, folk
dancing, belly dancing, art exhibits, food and drink, and many activities for chil... more | www.turkfestca.org
| | Steinbeck Festival
The four-day Steinbeck Festival centers around books, talks, food, tours and visual and performing
arts, and is based in John Steinbeck's home town of Salinas, with International F... more | http://www.steinbeck.org/pages/steinbeck-festival
| | Arts in the Park
Arts in the Park is an outdoor fine art and fine crafts festival. There's live music throughout the
day and no admission charge to attendees!... more | www.venturachamber.com
| | Anaheim International Dance Festival
The Anaheim International Dance Festival brings world famous dance stars to a gala performance. It
also features a Dance on Film special film screening, Stars of Tomorrow Performan... more | www.anaheimballet.org
| | Elvis Festival
The Elvis Festival, an annual tribute to the King of Rock and Roll, Elvis Presley, follows Memphis
Week in Graceland. Both are held around the anniversary date of his death (August... more | www.ocmarketplace.com
| | | | Central Valley | Magic of the Night
For Magic of the Night, music will fill the air up and down Sonora's historic downtown's Washington
Street with live music, antique cars & games. So come join us as Sonora's ni... more | www.sonoraca.com/visitsonora/events.htm
| | Fig Fest
Savor gourmet food samples from the central San Joaquin Valley culinary leaders. Enjoy fresh and
dried California figs. Delicious recipes and more! Fig Fest proceeds benefit:... more | http://www.californiafigs.com/figfest/
| | Downtown Merced Summerfest
Downtown Merced SummerFest builds on the downtown event's success and continue to bring residents to
the heart of Merced for entertainment and artisan goods. The street fair featur... more | http://www.summerfestmerced.com/
| | | | Greater Sacramento | Bear Valley Music Festival
The Bear Valley Music Festival offers a full symphony orchestra, international soloists, legendary
entertainers, and renowned opera stars in a unique mountain setting. The Festival... more | www.bearvalleymusic.org
| | Tahoe Art League Artist Studio Tour
The Tahoe Art League Artist Studio Tour is the premier event for the League! Many artists
share their studio space with other artists for the tour. Participating artists show... more | www.talart.org
| | Yolo County Fair
The Yolo County Fair features entertainment for the whole family, agriculThe Yolo County Fair is the
largest and oldest free admission fair in California. See great musical acts an... more | www.yolocountyfair.com
| | Japanese Food & Cultural Bazaar
The Bazaar includes Japanese exhibits and demonstrations such as flower-arranging (ikebana),
classical dancing (odori), tea ceremony, taiko drum clubs, and many other cultural acti... more | www.buddhistchurch.com/events/Bazaar.htm
| | Sacramento Outdoor Film Festival
The Sacramento Outdoor Film Festival is unlike any other film festival in Northern California. The
SOFF screens pre-released, critically-acclaimed films from the past and present i... more | www.sacoutdoorfilmfestival.com
| | Woodland Tomato Festival
The Woodland Tomato Festival celebrates each bountiful Yolo County tomato season with a fun day of
food, entertainment, educational and recreational activities, and local crafts. T... more | http://www.woodlandtomatofestival.com/index.php
| | Nevada County Fair
Hosting an array of rides and live entertainment,and a talent competition, the annual Nevada County
Fair is suitable for all ages.... more | www.nevadacountyfair.com
| | Banana Festival
Come to the Banana Festival at Sacramento's William Land Park for a weekend full of music, food,
art, dance, films, and family fun. Taste banana breads, cakes, pies, ice cream, muf... more | http://sojoarts.net/BananaFestival/
| | Northern California Blues Festival
The Northern California Blues Festival is a two-day family friendly music festival in Auburn. ... more | www.norcalbluesfest.com
| | Brews, Jazz & Funk Fest
One of the most rockin' events of the summer. What could be better than good brew and good music in
a beautiful mountain setting? Nothing! Brews, Jazz and Funk benefits the Humane ... more | www.squaw.com/10th-annual-brews-jazz-funk-fest
| | | | Inland Empire | Art on the Lake
With 60 artists from throughout Southern California exhibiting and selling their works, Art on the
Lake is open to the public - no admission fee. Join us on the beautiful grounds o... more | www.artsmda.org
| | Idyllwild Jazz in the Pines
Idyllwild Jazz in the Pines encompasses two incredible days of great jazz, wonderful food, and art
in the beautiful San Jacinto Mountains on the campus of the Idyllwild Arts Academ... more | www.idyllwildjazz.com
| | Big Bear Old Miners' Days
Big Bear Valley has a rich history of logging, ranching, and mining that has made the mountain
valley a historical treasure for California. With its numerous abandoned mines, ghost... more | www.oldminers.org
| | Big Bear Cowboy Gathering
The Big Bear Cowboy Gathering is rounding you up for a Wild West Weekend of cowboy music, poetry,
mercantile, workshops and the best BBQ grub around. All this excitement is happeni... more | www.bigbearcowboygathering.net
| | Native American Art Festival
You are invited to experience a unique adventure at the Moonridge Animal Park in Big Bear Lake. The
Native American Arts Festival features arts and crafts for sale by the artisans ... more | http://www.moonridgezoo.org/events/ArtFestivalFlyer11.pdf
| | Shakespeare in the Vines
Shakespeare in the Vines (SITV) presents live Shakespearean theatre in the midst of the
beautiful Temecula Valley Wine Country, under the moon and stars. SITV is a proud membe... more | www.shakespeareinthevines.org
| | Blues for the Zoo
Big Bear Lake's premier music event of the Summer! BLUES FOR THE ZOO is a concert and fundraiser for
the Moonridge Animal Park that takes place at the Big Bear Lake Swim Beach Outd... more | http://www.moonridgezoo.org/concert
| | Hot Summer Nights
Every Friday evening is a vacation for the entire family during Hot Summer Nights. Bands play on
patios, in parking lots and special stages throughout Old Town Temecula while Temec... more | http://www.cityoftemecula.org/Temecula/Visitors/Events/Summerfest/HotSummerNights.htm
| | | | Los Angeles | Santa Monica Film Festival
The 2009 Santa Monica Film Festival is scheduled in November in the largest film market in America
to maximize the independent filmmakers' exposure to film buyers, sellers and dist... more | www.smfilmfestival.com
| | Come Out & Dance!
Join us at Come Out & Dance! for nine amazing nights of great music and dancing under the stars
on the AMC Walkway (at Palm Avenue and San Fernando Boulevard) in downtown Burba... more | www.downtown-burbank.org/events.php
| | Tafesilafa'i Pacific Islander Festival
Tafesilafa'i started in 1997 as a conversation about meaning making in an ethnic community, and it
has grown into an inquiry into ways of being in the Urban Pacific Islander commun... more | www.tafesilafai.org
| | Irie Reggae Festival
It's a family affair. The Irie Reggae Festival features fun activities for the whole family
including give-aways and gate prizes. Families are encouraged to come out fo... more | http://www.iriefest.net
| | Long Beach Jazz Festival
The only Southern California Jazz Festival staged on a gorgeous grassy knoll in a beautiful lagoon
setting. The Long Beach Jazz Festival features some of the top artists of the yea... more | www.longbeachjazzfestival.com
| | Long Beach Crawfish Festival
For over 16 years, the Long Beach Crawfish Festival has been a tradition to thousands of festival
goers annually. We combine the best Cajun, zydeco, and New Orleans sounds of music... more | www.longbeachcrawfishfestival.com
| | Taste in San Pedro
At Taste in San Pedro, over 30 restaurants, wineries, breweries, artists, merchants and live
musicians assemble at a magnificent seaside setting. Join us this August for San ... more | www.tasteinsanpedro.com
| | Sunland-Tujunga Watermelon Festival
Bring the whole family to the Sunland-Tujunga Watermelon Festival and enjoy the rides, the games,
and the contests! Relax and watch the free entertainment from the pavilion or the ... more | www.lionswatermelonfestival.com
| | Watts Summer Festival
The Watts Summer Festival is one of the oldest African-American cultural festivals in the United
States. It was designed to serve the ever-increasing need for cultural intera... more | www.wattsfestival.org
| | Antelope Valley Fair & Alfalfa Festival
The Antelope Valley Fair & Alfalfa Festival is committed to maintaining a clean, safe,
family-oriented and culturally diverse environment; promoting education, agriculture and ... more | www.avfair.com
| | African Marketplace and Faire
The annual African Marketplace & Cultural Faire is a cultural festival celebrating the influence
of the Pan-African diaspora. With four different stages, an Art Pavilion, Liter... more | www.beachcalifornia.com/Events/losangeles-african-marketplace.html
| | Sunset Junction Street Fair
The Sunset Junction Street Fair was created, as a result of the community being pulled apart, to
address diversity. A showcase for local performers, artists and a forum for over 40... more | www.sunsetjunction.org
| | Fiesta La Ballona
Fiesta La Ballona Days began in 1951 as a week-long celebration of the region's early settlers.
People went to events - and even to work! - dressed up as Native American Indians, r... more | www.fiestalaballona.org
| | Pershing Square Summer Concert Series
The Pershing Square Downtown Stage will offer six weeks of free entertainment five days a week.
Wednesdays through Sundays a variety of live music, films, events and youth programs... more | www.laparks.org/pershingsquare
| | Nisei Week Japanese Festival
Los Angeles' oldest ethnic festival celebrates community cultural diversity. Some of the major
events include the Queen Coronation, Grand Parade, Taiko Drum Gathering, Tofu Fe... more | www.niseiweek.org/
| | Old Town Monrovia Summer Art Walk
Come to the Old Town Monrovia Summer Art Walk on the last Saturdays of June, July and August! From
7:00-10:00pm, see artists along Myrtle Ave. in historical Old Town Monrovia. Hear... more | http://www.monroviafinearts.org/pages/new_member.html
| | | | Napa/Sonoma + | Bodega Seafood, Art and Wine Festival
This ever-popular seafood, art and wine festival features the best of California's wineries,
breweries, artists, and crafts people. This event also features outstanding regional an... more | www.winecountryfestivals.com
| | Music in the Vineyards
Music in the Vineyards is a nationally-acclaimed chamber music festival held each August in the Napa
Valley. The three-week festival showcases new and classic chamber music reperto... more | www.musicinthevineyards.org
| | Healdsburg First Fridays Art Walk
With over 15 galleries in the intimate downtown plaza, Healdsburg has the highest concentration
of art galleries north of San Francisco. On the first Friday of every month fro... more | http://www.healdsburg.com/artwalk
| | Gravenstein Apple Fair
Every August Ragle Ranch Park in Sebastopol provides the beautiful location for an annual
celebration of Sonoma County agriculture. The Gravenstein Apple Fair, sponsored by S... more | www.gravensteinapplefair.com
| | Napa Town & Country Fair
This annual event, providing fun for the whole family, is located at the Napa Valley Expo. For
five days in August, children and adults alike can enjoy music, food, rides, ar... more | www.napavalleyexpo.com
| | Sonoma County Fair
Over the last 70 years, the Sonoma County Fair has grown to become one of the most popular in the
state, famous for its top-quality horse racing, stunning flower show, and constant... more | www.sonomacountyfair.com
| | Cotati Accordion Festival
The Cotati Accordion Festival is a two-day event of nonstop accordion music to benefit local youth
groups. Highlights include dance parties in the polka tent, numerous accordi... more | http://www.cotatifest.com
| | SOFA Artwalk
Come to the annual SOFA Artwalk on the first weekend of August. Discover 28 open artist studios
within the one-block SOFA neighborhood of downtown Santa Rosa. Featured are fine art... more | www.sofasantarosa.com
| | | | North Coast | Art in the Redwoods Festival
The Art in the Redwoods Festival returns to Gualala Arts Center for its annual event. What
began among the redwoods on Gualala ridge in 1961 has grown to a weekend attraction... more | www.gualalaarts.org
| | Art in the Garden
The 18th Annual Art in the Garden is a celebration of fine art and fine craft featuring local
musicians and Mendocino County vintners pouring their best wines. Gourmet picnic... more | www.gardenbythesea.org
| | Redwood Empire Fair
This agricultural fair features California Grown products in the form of comfort food, exciting new
cuisine and much more. The fair also exhibits home arts, fine arts, animal shows... more | www.redwoodempirefair.com
| | CasparFest
CasparFest fills the old school house with dancing and the Village Square with music, artists,
crafters, and "green" enterprises - all sharing traditions that connect with the sun,... more | www.casparfest.org/
| | Humboldt County Fair
The Humboldt County Fair is an annual reunion for the whole county, and you're invited! Enjoy live
and satellite horse racing, mule racing, sheep dog trials, carnival rides and gam... more | www.humboldtcountyfair.org
| | Del Norte County Fair
The Del Norte County Fair celebrates local culture and agriculture. With performances and
visual art displays, plus all the usual trimmings of a county fair, there's somethin... more | www.dnfairgrounds.com
| | | | Northern/Sierra | Lake Tahoe Music Festival
Founded in 1982 by Edgar Braun, conductor of the San Francisco Chamber Orchestra, the Festival has
grown in scope yearly with the dedication and involvement of many local residents... more | www.tahoemusic.org/splash
| | Fire on the Mountain Blues Festival
The Sonora Blues Festival is held at the Mother Lode Fairgrounds, downtown in the Central Sierra
Gold Rush town of Sonora. Concerts on three stages are held "on the green," in... more | www.fireonthemountain.com
| | Truckee Thursdays
Every Thursday evening, from June to August, Downtown Truckee will be the epicenter of music, art,
children's entertainment, outdoor activities, shopping, and restaurant sampling. ... more | www.truckeethursdays.com/truckee-thursdays.php
| | Almanor Art Show
Annual Art Show on the Collins Pine Lawn, sponsored by the Plumas Arts Association.
... more | www.plumasarts.org/concerts/aashow.html
| | Yuba-Sutter Fair
The fair is a five-day event providing the community a variety of recreational, agricultural and
educational experiences. The community has opportunities to participate in va... more | www.yubasutterfair.com
| | Mammoth Lakes Festival of Beers and Bluesapalooza
Outdoors among the pines and showcasing 70 of the best microbreweries in the country and top blues
performers - this is Mammoth's signature event! Mammoth Lakes is a beautiful moun... more | www.mammothbluesbrewsfest.com
| | Siskiyou Golden Fair
The Siskiyou Golden Fair is the main event of the 10th District Agricultural Association, which was
formed in 1927. It encompasses most of the geographic area of Siskiyou County, t... more | www.sisqfair.com
| | Plumas-Sierra County Fair
The overall mission of the Plumas-Sierra County Fair is to develop educational exhibits and promote
our agricultural resources. Come hear the music and see all we have to offer!... more | www.plumas-sierracountyfair.net
| | 1078 Gallery Film Festival
The mission of the 1078 Gallery, a nonprofit, volunteer-run organization, is to offer exciting
exhibitions of contemporary and experimental artworks in visual, musical, literary, f... more | http://www.1078gallery.org/film.html
| | Butte County Fair
The Butte County Fair is located in Gridley and held in mid-August every year. Featuring
agricultural displays, rodeo, destruction derby, events for kids, music, food and more.... more | www.buttecountyfair.org
| | Sutter Creek Ragtime Festival
Sutter Creek jumps with music -- sparkling solo sets, the festival extravaganza concerts, mixed sets
featuring the talents of several festival artists, plus all the hilarity and go... more | www.suttercreekragtime.com
| | Modoc District Fair
The Modoc District Fair offers an array of attractions such as live entertainment, thrill rides,
train rides on the Western Express and various other exhibits.... more | www.modocfair.com
| | Trinity County Fair
It is the purpose of the Trinity County Fair Association to provide for the management of the
Trinity County Fair in the best interest of the people of Trinity County by maximizing... more | http://www.trinitycountyfair.org/
| | Plumas-Sierra County Fair
The overall mission of the Plumas-Sierra County Fair is to develop educational exhibits and promote
the area's agricultural resources. Come hear the music and see all there is to o... more | http://www.plumas-sierracountyfair.net/index.html
| | | | Orange County | Art-A-Fair
The Art-A-Fair Festival is the ultimate destination for lovers of art to visit this summer! Nestled
in a colorful garden setting in romantic Laguna Canyon, the Festival is an enjoy... more | www.art-a-fair.com
| | Sawdust Art Festival
Designed to both entertain and educate, the Sawdust Art Festival draws more than 200,000 visitors
from across the country each year. Visitors are invited to shop along sawdust-cove... more | www.sawdustartfestival.org
| | Laguna Festival of Arts
California's finest summer art event is staged in a six-acre canyon park near the ocean in Laguna
Beach. The stars of this summertime tradition, which began here in 1932, are over ... more | www.lagunafestivalofarts.org
| | San Clemente Fiesta Street Festival
The San Clemente Fiesta Street Festival is presented by the San Clemente Chamber of Commerce and
participating sponsors. It is a unique family-orientated event, held on the second ... more | www.scchamber.com/Fiesta_Street_Festival.asp
| | La Habra Corn Festival
The La Habra Corn Festival is hosted by the La Habra Host Lions Club. The event began as little more
than a dance and cookout, but it has grown to be the largest fundraising and co... more | www.lahabracornfestival.com
| | Orange County Fair
The Orange County Fair is beloved by those who find the beach lifestyle is not all that bad. Sure,
you don't get many opportunities to raise cattle in the OC, but that doesn't mean... more | www.ocfair.com
| | Indie Fest USA International Film Festival
The Indie Fest USA International Film Festival has firmly established itself among the most
anticipated film festivals in the US. Held each year in the beautiful city of Garden Gro... more | www.indiefestusa.com
| | | | San Diego | Village Vibes Concert Series
Visit our Chula Vista Memorial Park Bowl this summer, where you will enjoy six free open-air
concerts varying from blues to salsa rhythms. Dance to various music vibes at the... more | www.thirdavenuevillage.com/things/detail.php?EventID=87
| | CityFest
CityFest offers over 300 arts, crafts, and food vendors, two stages, and a beer garden. There is
sure to be something for everyone to enjoy.
... more | www.hillcrestbusinessassociation.com/content/view/13/41/
| | U.S. Open Sandcastle Competition
This is the championship of sandcastle building where the professional sand carvers vie for the
title of Master's Champion. Professional and amateur sand carving teams from t... more | www.usopensandcastle.com
| | Ramona Country Fair
The Ramona Country Fair is an annual event held in Ramona featuring crafts, carnival rides, vendors,
live entertainment, great food and lots of animals. Admission is free! Bri... more | www.ramonafair.com
| | Summergrass San Diego Bluegrass Festival
Join us for a great family-friendly weekend of live bluegrass bands (national, international,
regional & local), music workshops, impromptu jam sessions, vendors, special kids'... more | www.summergrass.net
| | Art in the Village
Art in the Village features over 100 local and regional fine artists working in mediums such as oil
painting, watercolors, photography, mixed media, new media, classical and contem... more | www.shopcarlsbadvillage.org
| | Chula Vista Lemon Festival
The Third Avenue Village Association squeezes a day of fun into your schedule by celebrating its
Annual Lemon Festival. The event celebrates the heritage of Chula Vista as the city... more | www.thirdavenuevillage.com
| | Celebrate Dance Festival
Join us in August for the annual Celebrate Dance Festival in Balboa Park. Free to the public, see
dance of all kinds inside the 650-seat Casa del Prado Theatre and a beautiful outd... more | www.eveoke.org/cdf.htm
| | Gourdstock Festival
Gourdstock Festival is a gourd-centered event including carving classes and demonstrations,
arts and crafts vendors, a make-and-take arena, fine art show, petting zoo, a gift... more | www.sandiegocountygourdpatch.com/gourdstock2011.htm
| | | | San Francisco Bay Area | Fremont Festival of the Arts
The Fremont Festival celebrates this August with 700 arts and crafts vendors, live entertainment,
food, wine, and activities for kids and families. The festival always occurs on th... more | www.fremontfestival.net
| | SF Jazz SummerFest
SFJAZZ is a recognized international leader in jazz creation, presentation, and education. SFJAZZ
explores the full spectrum of jazz, from the music's origins in the African-Americ... more | www.sfjazz.org
| | Newark SummerFest
The Newark Chamber of Commerce offers the Newark SummerFest at the Newpark Mall. This is always a
great family day of fun, entertainment, and arts & crafts. The focus is on mic... more | http://newarksummerfest.com/
| | Fiesta de Artes
Once again, Fiesta de Artes will fill the Civic Center grounds to present the Town of Los Gatos' one
and only art and wine festival. The Fiesta is the town's only venue for a... more | www.lgfiesta.org
| | Nihonmachi Street Festival
Bringing together community groups, Asian artisans, and local performers helps us to celebrate our
cultures, but more importantly enables us to share and educate others about our d... more | www.nihonmachistreetfair.org
| | Sausalito Art Walk
Bay Area artists, talents, flavors and colorful characters. Over 20 participating local merchants
getting together, with artists from every discipline imaginable. Art Walk is a non... more | www.sausalitoartwalk.org
| | Stern Grove Festival
Stern Grove Festival Association is a non-profit organization committed to providing the people of
the Bay Area with admission-free access to diverse performing arts. Every y... more | www.sterngrove.org
| | Post Street Summertime Blues
Cafe seating, wine by the glass, local microbrews and some of the Bay Area's best blues artists
converge for three relaxing after-work events from 5:15-7:30pm on historic Post Stre... more | www.sjdowntown.com
| | Renegade Craft Fair - San Francisco
The Renegade Craft Fair in San Francisco takes place at the Fort Mason Center Festival Pavilion.
Located on the sparkling waterfront, shoppers needing to cool off from all the exci... more | www.renegadecraft.com
| | San Jose Jazz Festival
The sounds of jazz return to downtown San Jose. From Friday afternoon to Sunday evening, music
lovers will converge on the heart of Silicon Valley to enjoy three days of jazz... more | www.sanjosejazz.org
| | San Francisco Aloha Festival
The Pacific Islanders of the San Francisco Bay Area offer their talents in music and dance during
this free admission, two-day festival of arts held during the first full weekend o... more | www.pica-org.org/AlohaFest/index.html
| | Pescadero Arts and Fun Festival
This old fashioned country festival promotes local artists and raises funds to benefit local youth
programs and activities. The festivities include non-stop live enterta... more | www.pescaderoartsandfunfestival.com
| | Bethel Island Chamber of Commerce
This fun-filled festival features live musical entertainment, car and motorcycle shows, street
vendors and barbecue events. The whole family is welcome.... more | www.bethelisland-chamber.com
| | Solano County Fair
Solano County Fair has a full entertainment lineup providing the best entertainment value of the
summer anywhere in the Bay Area, with all entertainment, including the celebrity co... more | www.scfair.com
| | Outside Lands Music And Art Festival
The Outside Lands Music and Arts Festival was first held in 2008 in San Francisco at Golden Gate
Park. It includes over 60 musical acts from around the world as well as several art... more | www.sfoutsidelands.com
| | Pistahan Parade and Festival
A fantastic festival of Filipino culture and cuisine. Experience the largest celebration of Filipino
art, dance, music and food at the PISTAHAN PARADE AND FESTIVAL -- always on the... more | http://blog.pistahan.net/
| | Fairfield Tomato Festival
The Fairfield Tomato festival draws over 45,000 people of all ages.This celebration of Solano
County's agricultural heritage features Tomato Alley where more than 50 varieties of h... more | www.fairfielddowntown.com
| | Oakland Chinatown Streetfest
Consisting of more than 280 booths, the Oakland Chinatown Street Fest spans nine to ten blocks of
Chinatown. Every year small businesses and community organizations from all over C... more | www.oaklandchinatownstreetfest.com
| | Tiburon Art Festival
Get ready for the annual Tiburon Art Festival on Historic Ark Row in downtown Tiburon. Sixty-four
juried artists, live music, family entertainment and activities, wine, beer and ch... more | http://tiburonartfestival.homestead.com/index.html
| | Yerba Buena Gardens Festival
Between May and October, the Yerba Buena Gardens Festival presents nearly 100 programs in Yerba
Buena Gardens, all FREE and open to the public. The Festival presents music, theater... more | www.ybgfestival.org
| | San Francisco Theater Festival
The annual San Francisco Theater Festival is a one-day theater extravaganza held at beautiful Yerba
Buena Gardens in downtown San Francisco, and at Zeum, the Yerba Buena Center for... more | www.sftheaterfestival.org
| | Art and Soul
The Art and Soul festival in Oakland is the Bay Area's coolest festivals. Each year's lineup
continues the diverse and wonderful variety that includes art, food, dance and ac... more | www.artandsouloakland.com
| | Art in the Park with Live Music
Art in the Park features artists of all sorts as they showcase their goods during this one-day
event. Arts and crafts on display range from original paintings and photographs to on... more | www.martinezarts.org
| | Hayward Zucchini Festival
The annual two-day Zucchini Festival in Hayward features live music, arts and crafts, children's
rides, and food - including, of course, zucchini. Adventurous festival attendees ca... more | www.haywardzucchini.com
| | Italian-American Family Festa
At the Italian-American Family Festa you'll find authentic Italian foods, a great variety of
continuous entertainment, arts and crafts, and an extensive historical photo display of... more | www.iahfsj.org
| | Stanford Jazz Festival
For nearly four decades, Stanford Jazz Workshop (SJW) has been bringing the best jazz performers and
educators together with students of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds, in tw... more | www.stanfordjazz.org
| | Santa Clara County Youth Fair
Fair fun for the whole family! The Santa Clara County Youth Fair has animals, rids, food and music
that everyone can enjoy.... more | www.thefair.org
| | Burlingame ArtzFest
The Burlingame ArtzFest held on Burlingame Avenue brings together art and music through a full
line-up of exciting live performers and over 150 artisans showcasing original works o... more | http://www.burlingamechamber.org/artzfest
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| | September | | | Central Coast | Monterey Jazz Festival
Every year, every third full weekend in September sees the same caliber of talent grace the now nine
stages on the Monterey Fairgrounds, as the Monterey Jazz Festival presents the ... more | www.montereyjazzfestival.org
| | Camarillo Art & Jazz Festival
The day-long, free to the public event features local professional artists and a range of musical
guests. A juried artwalk on the sidewalks of Camarillo's historic Old Town d... more | www.camarilloartandjazz.com
| | Capitola Art and Wine Festival
The Capitola Art & Wine Festival combines art, wine, music & food all in
Capitola-by-the-Sea. Over 185 artists and 17 wineries participate in the Festival.
Enjoy wine ta... more | www.capitolachamber.com
| | Thousand Oaks Arts Festival
This two-day festival features more than 60 visual art exhibitors, continuous live
performances,
children's hands-on artistic and interactive art exhibits, refreshment vendors, an... more | www.toartsfestival.com
| | Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History ArtWalk
The Museum League proudly presents the annual festival of art featuring The Oak Group as well as
more than 200 other fine artists. Enjoy live music, artist demonstrations, and grea... more | www.sbnature.org
| | Monterey County Fair
Monterey County Fair is held annually at the Monterey County Fairgrounds. Held annually in August
for approximately five days, the event features livestock, petting zoos, carnival ... more | www.montereycountyfair.com
| | West Beach Music and Arts Festival
September on the West Coast not only marks the time of year University of California, Santa Barbara
rolls back into session, it also heralds the return of the West Beach Music and ... more | www.westbeachfestival.com
| | Santa Cruz County Fair
Come celebrate Santa Cruz County's diverse agriculture with this well-established annual tradition.
Enjoy horses, amusement rides, contests, activities for kids, music, food and mo... more | www.santacruzcountyfair.com
| | Okto-beerfest
Oktobeerfest features live German music and dancers, wine- and beer-tasting with California wines
and German brews, Bavarian costumes, and stein-holding contests. Craft vendors, a ... more | www.okto-beerfest.com
| | La Guitarra California Festival
This Festival will present an outstanding lineup consisting of internationally-acclaimed artists in
various events! There will be 10 major concerts, three Master classes, a free le... more | www.laguitarracalifornia.com
| | San Benito County Fair
San Benito County is home to a genuine old-fashioned county fair. Thousands of people cross through
the fair gates each year to experience its friendly, hometown fun atmosphere. Th... more | http://www.sanbenitocountyfair.com
| | Doheny Days Music Festival
Doheny Days Music Festival occurs on the whitewashed sandy beaches of South Orange County. The
Festival has received acclaim for the unique combination of its breathtaking venue, e... more | http://dohenydays.com/home
| | | | Central Valley | Strawberry Music Festival
The Strawberry Music Festival takes place two times each year, over the Memorial and Labor Day
weekends. The festival features a wide range of musical acts representing many differ... more | www.strawberrymusic.com
| | Reel Pride Festival
Since its inception in a classroom at Fresno State in 1990, Fresno Reel Pride is the sixth oldest --
and has grown to become one of the largest -- gay and lesbian film festivals in... more | www.reelpride.com
| | Clovis Fest
This event takes place in Old Town Clovis. Each morning starts off with a sky full of hot air
balloons flying over our craft vendors as they prepare for the excited families to flo... more | www.clovischamber.com
| | Tracy Dry Bean Festival
The Tracy Dry Bean Festival has lots of cooking competitions, the Chili Bean Cook-Off, and an
arm-wrestling championship. In addition, the "Show and Shine Car Show" is a very speci... more | www.tracybeanfestival.com
| | Lodi Grape Festival & Harvest Fair
Lodi is referred to as the wine grape capital of California. Every September, the Lodi Grape
Festival & Harvest Fair is held. It includes rides, food, and wine tasting, of cour... more | www.grapefestival.com
| | '49er Festival & Chili Cook-Off
Start the '49er Festival and Chili Cook-Off with the pancake breakfast at 7:00 am, proceed to the
parade down Main Street at 9:00 and visit booths, see craft displays, and hear mus... more | www.groveland.org/49er_festival.html
| | Madera District Fair
The Madera District Fair is home to a number of community events including the annual Madera Fair
that is held in September every year. Lots of entertainment and music for th... more | www.maderafair.com
| | Fall Farm Festival
The Fall Farm Festival celebrates the harvest of the many agricultural crops and related businesses
in our area. This is our opportunity to thank the community for their support an... more | www.visitkern.com/currentevents.php
| | Tulare County Fair
Tulare County Fair highlights include agricultural information, livestock, music, food, and
activities for children. This five-day event offers something for everyone!... more | www.tularefair.org
| | Kern County Fair
The Kern County Fair features information on agriculture, offers live entertainment, art, food,
activities for children and amusement park rides - all low-cost entertainment geared... more | www.kerncountyfair.com
| | Los Banos Downtown Street Faire
The Los Banos Downtown Street Faire features antiques, crafts, and flea market booths, food booths
and public information booths along with a pancake breakfast. Scheduled in ... more | www.losbanos.com/streetfaire.htm
| | Downtown Merced Summerfest
Downtown Merced SummerFest builds on the downtown event's success and continue to bring residents to
the heart of Merced for entertainment and artisan goods. The street fair featur... more | http://www.summerfestmerced.com/
| | Tamejavi Festival
Tamejavi is a space where diverse cultures converge to express and share stories, music, food,
traditions, and ways of interpreting the world. Through cultural exchange and artisti... more | www.tamejavi.org/tmj_home.php
| | Mariposa County Fair
Since 1939, the Mariposa County Fair has been providing family fun to the people of Mariposa and
other surrounding communities. Agricultural events, entertainment, displays, demons... more | www.mariposafair.com
| | San Joaquin County Fair
The San Joaquin County Fair is an annual event offering fairgoers an opportunity to compete in
crafts competitions, watch live entertainment, ride daring thrill rides and sample a ... more | http://www.sanjoaquinfair.com
| | Yosemite Flute and Art Festival
At the Yosemite Flute and Art Festival, you can relax on the veranda and gaze at the trees as you
play your instrument, or take a dip in the pool between workshops and performances... more | www.yosemiteflutefest.com
| | | | Greater Sacramento | Stroll Through History
The Stroll Through History is a celebration of Woodland's cultural and architectural history, which
dates back to 1850. Fortunes were made on the rich agricultural lands, and Woodl... more | www.strollthroughhistory.com
| | Chalk It Up Sacramento
Chalk-It-Up! to Sacramento is a nonprofit organization created to benefit children's arts education
and art activities. Funds are raised through an annual chalk art festival held e... more | www.chalkitup.org/festival.html
| | Sacramento World Music and Dance Festival
A celebration of world cultures, ethnic dance and musical performances will take place during one
incredible weekend in late September at the Sacramento World Music & Dance Fes... more | www.sacramentoworldfestival.com
| | Sacramento Greek Festival
The Sacramento Greek Festival is filled with Greek food and culture in the Sacramento area. Come to
see Greek dancing and hear Greek music. Taste the delicacies and see cooki... more | www.sacramentogreekfestival.com
| | Fair Oaks Chicken Festival
Come see the town chickens and enjoy the family-oriented festival activities being offered. To name
a few: cooking demonstrations and wine pairings, children's events and activitie... more | www.fairoakschickenfestival.com
| | Citrus Heights Sunday Funday in the Park
The City of Citrus Heights attracts close to 10,000 to 15,000 people at the Citrus Heights Sunday
Funday in the Park. This event features musical entertainment, business and ... more | www.citrusheights.net/home/index.asp?page=6&recordid=3382
| | Carmichael Founders' Day Celebration
The Carmichael Founders' Day Celebration annually commemorates the community's founding in 1909 by
Daniel Carmichael. Featured events include live entertainment in the bandshell, a... more | www.carmichaelchamber.com
| | Gold Rush Days
Hitch up the team to your buckboard and come on down for Gold Rush Days! Bring the young'uns and the
in-laws, the neighbors and the new folk just off the stage from Back East. Heck... more | www.sacramentogoldrushdays.com
| | Capay Crush
Farm Fresh to You and Capay Organic invite the public to "Capay Crush," the farm's grape festival
that will celebrate the crush season. The festival features wine tasting, live mus... more | www.farmfreshtoyou.com
| | | | Inland Empire | Hot Summer Nights
Located in Old Town Temecula, this is a family event that won't break the bank and can be taken any
Friday starting in July and going through September, 6:00 to 9:00pm. Hot Summer ... more | www.cityoftemecula.org/Temecula/OldTown/Calendar/HotSummerNights.htm
| | Temecula Valley International Film and Music Festival
The Temecula Valley International Film & Music Festival is the Temecula Valley Film and Music
Society's flagship event. It carries out the Society's mission by celebrating the ... more | www.tviff.com
| | Millpond Music Festival
Millpond Music Festival brings an eclectic and fine collection of music to one of the most intimate
festival surroundings imaginable. Crossing ethnic and cultural lines in a celebr... more | www.inyo.org/millpond.asp
| | Shakespeare in the Vines
Shakespeare in the Vines (SITV) presents live Shakespearean theatre in the midst of the
beautiful Temecula Valley Wine Country, under the moon and stars. SITV is a proud membe... more | www.shakespeareinthevines.org
| | Tri-County Fair
Each year, thousands of homemade & homegrown items are entered and displayed at the Tri-County
Fair. All citizens of Inyo, Mono and Alpine Counties are eligible to compete for ... more | http://www.tricountyfair.com/fair.php
| | Hot Summer Nights
Every Friday evening is a vacation for the entire family during Hot Summer Nights. Bands play on
patios, in parking lots and special stages throughout Old Town Temecula while Temec... more | http://www.cityoftemecula.org/Temecula/Visitors/Events/Summerfest/HotSummerNights.htm
| | | | Los Angeles | Fiesta Hermosa
For the past 36 years, the Hermosa Beach Chamber of Commerce has produced Fiesta Hermosa, the
"largest arts & crafts fair in Southern California." Over 270 artists and crafters... more | www.fiestahermosa.com
| | Montrose-Verdugo City Chamber Art Walks
The Montrose-Verdugo City Chamber of Commerce has a rich population of fine artists within its
jurisdiction. With our fair share of Art Galleries and Studios, we promote and reward... more | www.montrosechamber.org/artwalk.html
| | Brentwood Autumn Art Show
The Brentwood Spring Art Show is a one-stop, boutique-type mall adventure. Artworks encompass
a mix of media and styles, from whimsical to contemporary conversation pieces, i... more | www.brentwoodartshow.com
| | Los Angeles County Fair
Los Angeles County Fair is the largest county fair in the world. Held at the Fairplex in Pomona, the
grounds are humongous, and include thoroughbred racing during the fair's three-... more | www.lacountyfair.com
| | Abbot Kinney Festival
Over the years, the Abbot Kinney Festival has grown to become the second largest community event of
its kind in the region. Attendees and participants are best described as adults ... more | www.abbotkinney.org
| | Pasadena Greek Fest
At the annual Pasadena Greek Fest, enjoy Greek music, entertainment, food, cooking demonstrations
and children's games. See costumed Greek folk dancers, hear great Greek music. ... more | http://www.pasadenagreekfest.org/
| | Catalina Festival of Art
The long-standing Catalina Festival of Art on Catalina Island features booths reaching from the
waterside activities area along Pebbly Beach Road and continues down Crescent Ave., ... more | http://sites.google.com/site/catalinaartassociation/
| | Tarfest
This three-day event turns the one-mile historic stretch of Wilshire Boulevard into a site of
cultural dynamism and energy. Dozens of the nation's finest emerging artists, performe... more | www.tarfest.com
| | Redondo Beach Lobster Festival
The Original Lobster Festival combines local popular artists, swing, salsa, R&B, Motown, 70s/80s
dance bands, fresh live Maine lobsters steamed in the World's Largest Cooker fo... more | http://www.lobsterfestival.com/
| | Denise Ragan Wiesenmeyer One-Act Play Festival
Fully-staged performances of this 120-minute evening, comprised of the world premieres of four
finalist new one act plays written by emerging playwrights from around the country, a... more | www.attictheatre.org/
| | Baja Splash Cultural Festival
In celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month and Mexican Independence Day, the Aquarium of the
Pacific hosts its annual Baja Splash Cultural Festival featuring ethnic entrees... more | www.aquariumofpacific.org
| | DEAFestival - Los Angeles
The annual DEAFestival-Los Angeles is a family outdoor event intended to raise awareness and
recognize the achievements, artistic talents, culture, and unique needs of the deaf and... more | www.deafestivalla.org
| | Port of Los Angeles Lobster Festival
Port of Los Angeles Lobster Festival. Enjoy a weekend of fun and fine food on the waterfront in
historic San Pedro. The Port of Los Angeles Lobster Festival features world-famous d... more | http://lobsterfest.com/
| | Leimert Park Village African Art & Music Festival
Features of the festival: Exceptional FREE entertainment, including jazz, reggae, blues, R&B,
& Spoken Word -- An exciting and lively Auction -- FREE activities for Childre... more | http://leimertparkfestival.blogspot.com/
| | Festival of Philippine Arts and Culture
The Festival of Philippine Arts and Culture (FPAC) is an annual series of multidisciplinary arts
events that takes place in the County of Los Angeles. It includes art exhibits, lit... more | http://filamarts.org/fpac/
| | California International Theatre Festival
The California International Theatre Festival (CITF) produces an annual theatre festival,
offering a distinguished array of international presentations. We are committed to br... more | www.citfestival.org
| | | | Napa/Sonoma + | Wine Country Film Festival
We speak often of 'terroir' in the the wine countries of the world. Terroir is what gives a wine its
unique quality that links it to a particular place with a particular set of cli... more | www.winecountryfilmfest.com
| | Healdsburg First Fridays Art Walk
With over 15 galleries in the intimate downtown plaza, Healdsburg has the highest concentration
of art galleries north of San Francisco. On the first Friday of every month fro... more | http://www.healdsburg.com/artwalk
| | Valley of the Moon Vintage Festival
Since 1897, this Sonoma tradition has celebrated the Valley's bounty, community and local culture.
California's oldest festival, the Valley of the Moon Vintage Festival takes place... more | www.sonomavinfest.org
| | Sebastopol Celtic World Music Festival
The Annual Sebastopol Celtic World Music Festival, a combination of three evenings and two full-day
events, takes place at the Sebastopol Community Center. Fairgoers will find a fa... more | http://www.seb.org/events/28959-festivals
| | | | North Coast | Blues by the Bay Festival
Come celebrate Blues by the Bay in beautiful Eureka at picturesque Halvorsen Park, located on
Humboldt Bay. The incredible view from this bayside park will be the backdrop fo... more | www.bluesbythebay.org
| | Storytelling Festival by the Sea
Held in the lovely town of Trinidad, Storytelling Festival by the Sea is a yearly event where local
storytellers and special guests tell a diverse range of stories from the traditi... more | northcoaststorytellers.inkpeople.org
| | | | Northern/Sierra | American River Music Festival
The American River Music Festival is a celebration of music and moving water. The festival is on the
banks of the beautiful South Fork of the American River in the Coloma-Lotus Val... more | www.americanrivermusic.org
| | Labor Day Festival of the Arts
Mono Council for the Arts is the proud producer of the Labor Day Festival of the Arts. It has
become the Eastern Sierra's premier arts festival featuring over 100 artists fro... more | www.monoarts.org
| | Turtle Bay Arts and Craft Fair
With over 70 booths of ceramics, textiles, fine art, jewelry and more, all handmade by local and
regional artisans, the Turtle Bay Arts and Craft Fair is a festival that shouldn't ... more | www.turtlebay.org/event_ArtandCraftFair.php
| | Kelseyville Pear Festival
The Kelseyville Pear Festival features a Pear Pavilion that highlights the town's agricultural
heritage with historical photos and exhibits. Festival-goers can learn about the many... more | www.pearfestival.com
| | Lake County Fair
Lake County Fair is one of Lake County's favorite summertime events, and is enjoyed by more than
38,000 people each year. The Lake County Fair features a variety of entertainment, ... more | lakecountyfair.com
| | Tehama District Fair
The first annual Tehama County Fair was held in 1921 to stimulate and encourage the production of
greater varieties, larger quantities and better quality of agriculture and horticu... more | http://www.tehamadistrictfair.com/index.htm
| | Tri-County Fair
Each year, thousands of homemade & homegrown items are entered and displayed at the Tri-County
Fair. All citizens of Inyo, Mono and Alpine Counties are eligible to compete for ... more | http://www.tricountyfair.com/contact.php
| | Tri County Fair
Each year, thousands of homemade & homegrown items are entered and displayed at the Tri-County
Fair. All citizens of Inyo, Mono and Alpine Counties are eligible to compete for ... more | http://www.tricountyfair.com/fair.php
| | Blues by the River
Come enjoy the Blues by the River Festival. Sponsored by the Shasta Blues Society, this event draws
about 2000 visitors and presents blues music in a comfortable rural setting.... more | www.shastablues.com/index.htm
| | | | Orange County | Arab-American Day Festival
The annual Arab-American Day Festival is a celebration of a nation united by language and culture,
although divided by borders. The cultural and entertainment events and activities... more | www.aafestival.com
| | | | San Diego | San Diego Film Festival
The San Diego Film Foundation, an educational 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that produces the
annual San Diego Film Festival, aims to educate, enlighten and entertain, bringing gr... more | www.sdff.org
| | Art Walk on the Bay
This fine art festival features painting, sculpture, glasswork, fine jewelry and more. The setting
itself is a work of art. The festival is now held at the Hilton San Diego Bayfron... more | www.artwalkonthebay.org
| | Taste of Third Ave. and Art Walk
Have you eaten at the Third Avenue Village lately? Would you like to taste different cuisines all in
one night? The Third Avenue Village Association features a self-guided walking ... more | www.chulavistaca.gov/Calendar/event_details.asp?view=&id_eve=1182&KT_back=1&date=2009-09-2
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| | Carlsbad Art Splash
ArtSplash is a FREE, two-day, nonprofit, family event that promotes and benefits arts within the
community. ArtSplash is a community-wide partnership of organizations and businesse... more | www.carlsbadartsplash.org
| | Mira Mesa Street Fair
More than 100 crafters, businesses, nonprofit groups, and food vendors have booths at the event. The
Mira Mesa Street Fair features an expanded Fun Zone with rides for children and... more | www.miramesatowncouncil.org/mira_mesa_street_fair.htm
| | Cabrillo Festival
The Cabrillo Festival is a fun event for the entire family, with educational activities, cultural
demonstrations and exciting folkloric performances. Brightly colored clothing and ... more | http://www.cabrillofestival.org/
| | Coronado Art Walk
Hop on a free double-decker bus, take a short bike ride or walk to the Coronado Ferry Landing to
enjoy the works of more than 100 artists from around the country during the annual ... more | www.coronadohistory.org
| | | | San Francisco Bay Area | Sausalito Art Festival
Every Labor Day weekend, stars of the contemporary art scene are showcased on the sparkling bay
shores of Sausalito, California's Mediterranean-like seaside village. Over one... more | www.sausalitoartfestival.org
| | SF Jazz SummerFest
SFJAZZ is a recognized international leader in jazz creation, presentation, and education. SFJAZZ
explores the full spectrum of jazz, from the music's origins in the African-Americ... more | www.sfjazz.org
| | Santa Clara Art and Wine Festival
The Santa Clara Art & Wine Festival will feature the talents of local and regional artists with
nearly 175 booths to visit, 25 community groups serving international foods, foo... more | www.santaclaraartandwine.com
| | Pacific Coast Fog Fest
The Fog Fest is a two-day Music and Arts & Crafts Fair with over 190 arts and craft booths,
three stages of live entertainment, plenty of tasty food and drink to please any app... more | www.pacificcoastfogfest.com
| | Millbrae Art & Wine Festival
For some sun-splashed, Mardi Gras-style fun this Labor Day weekend, head over to lively downtown
Millbrae for the Millbrae Art & Wine Festival. Every year, the last unoff... more | http://www.miramarevents.com/millbrae/
| | Mountain View Art & Wine Festival
One of America's finest art shows, the festival has a well-earned reputation as a
nationally-renowned event. Stroll down hip, friendly, walkable Castro Street and experience ... more | http://www.miramarevents.com/mountainview/
| | Kings Mountain Art Fair
The Kings Mountain Art Fair is an annual event, held every Labor Day weekend. The Art Fair benefits
the Kings Mountain Volunteer Fire Brigade and other community activities, includ... more | www.kingsmountainartfair.org/
| | Almaden Valley Art & Wine Festival
The Almaden Valley Art & Wine Festival features a wide variety arts and craft vendors. Buy
direct from the artist and get the story behind their one of a kind creations. Enjoy ... more | www.almadenwine.com
| | Newark Days - Color the World!
The Newark Chamber of Commerce hosts the Newark Days Arts & Crafts Festival which features a
number of community activities supporting and showcasing the arts, culminating in t... more | www.newarkdays.org
| | Sausalito Art Walk
Bay Area artists, talents, flavors and colorful characters. Over 20 participating local merchants
getting together, with artists from every discipline imaginable. Art Walk is a non... more | www.sausalitoartwalk.org
| | Ghirardelli Square Chocolate Festival
Indulge in chocolate delicacies, sip wine and enjoy chocolate-inspired family activities at the
Ghirardelli Square Chocolate Festival.... more | http://www.ghirardellisq.com/
| | Vacaville Jazz Festival
This three-day festival spans across six venues from Historic Downtown to the Nut Tree Themed
Park/Village. Admission is free.... more | www.vacajazzsociety.org
| | Oakley Almond Festival
Oakley's biggest event of the year, The Oakley Almond Festival, kicks off with a parade that starts
Saturday at 9:00am. Kids' rides and continuous entertainment on the main stage. ... more | www.oakleychamber.com
| | Yerba Buena Gardens Festival
Between May and October, the Yerba Buena Gardens Festival presents nearly 100 programs in Yerba
Buena Gardens, all FREE and open to the public. The Festival presents music, theater... more | www.ybgfestival.org
| | San Francisco Fringe Festival
The San Francisco Fringe Festival features new and experimental theatre that you won't see on the
mainstream stages. It's open to absolutely anybody to perform absolutely anything.... more | www.sffringe.org
| | Pittsburg Seafood Festival
Each year, the Pittsburg Chamber of Commerce hosts the Annual Pittsburg Seafood Festival at the
Marina in Old Town Pittsburg. Enjoy delicious food, live entertainment, a kids... more | www.pittsburgchamber.org/Chamber/Seafood.htm
| | Festa Coloniale Italiana
The San Francisco Italian Athletic Club is very pleased to host the Festa Coloniale Italiana, a
celebration of Italian culture, tradition and community friendship in the heart of S... more | www.sfiac.org/festa.html
| | Autumn Moon Festival Street Fair
The Chinatown Merchants Association presents the Annual Celebration of the City's Autumn Moon
Festival. Celebrated in Asia for more than 1,000 years, the Moon Festival marks a time... more | www.moonfestival.org
| | Fiestas Patrias
The 16th of September is celebrated in San Jose with a downtown parade and sponsored by the San Jose
Mercury News and the San Jose Chapter of the American GI Forum dating back to 1... more | www.sjgif.org/fiestaspatrias.html
| | Redwood City Salsa Festival
Three stages featuring Latin, salsa and DJ salsa music, plus a family stage for kids and
adults,
will fire up Redwood City with music and dancing (including free salsa lessons) al... more | www.ci.redwood-city.ca.us/events/salsafest.html
| | Mill Valley Fall Arts Festival
This long running and highly competitive juried art festival attracts 130 artists from as far as
Hawaii and New York, and the thousands of art lovers who come to enjoy their art. S... more | www.mvfaf.org
| | Berkeley Old Time Music Convention
The Berkeley Old Time Music Convention focuses on the old-time music and dance of the American
Southeast, featuring national, regional and local artists who specialize in Appalachi... more | www.BerkeleyOldTimeMusic.org
| | 01SJ
ZER01 is the producer of the 01SJ Biennial -- a multi-disciplinary, multi-venue event of visual and
performing arts, the moving image, public art, and interactive digital media.... more | http://zero1.org/
| | Annual Great Glass Pumpkin Patch
The Great Glass Pumpkin Patch, a beloved free Bay Area autumn event, returns to the Palo Alto Art
Center. It is the largest glass pumpkin patch in California, featuring 8,000 hand-... more | www.greatglasspumpkinpatch.com
| | Walnut Creek FamilyFest
Walnut Creek FamilyFest is on the three-day Labor Day weekend. An outdoor children's and family
festival in Walnut Creek, the spacious venue in tree-lined Heather Farm Park. The fe... more | www.WCFamilyFest.com
| | Tapestry Arts Festival
Tapestry Arts Festival features the nation's best artists presenting their award-winning and most
recent pieces. And, of course, you'll find food, beverages, interactive kids learn... more | http://www.tapestryarts.org/4652.html
| | Art in Carnegie Park
At Art in Carnegie Park, there are over 30 participating artists, food, ballet, music and kids'
activities. Artists display their work in generous 18 X 18 space. Carnegie Par... more | www.livermoreartassociation.org/index.html
| | Eugene O'Neill Society Celebration
The Eugene O'Neill Society Celebration honors the playwright in Danville with an annual festival.
The festival includes the performance of one of his plays by the Village Theatre i... more | www.adas4art.org
| | Eat Real Festival
Tacos inspired by flavors from around the world, curry, BBQ, hot dogs, ice cream, noodles, and a
whole lot more of the Bay Area's awesome curbside eats. The Eat Real Festival celeb... more | www.eatrealfest.com/event/Oakland/California/2011
| | Oktoberfest by the Bay
Celebrating in the true tradition of Munich's famed festival, Oktoberfest by the Bay will include
non-stop music, singing, dancing and the very best in German food and drink.... more | www.oktoberfestbythebay.com
| | Ceramics Annual of America Exhibition and Art Fair
Witness A Unique Experience: ceramic sculpture from around the world
The Ceramics Annual of
America (CAA) is an ambitious exhibition and art fair spotlighting the quality ... more | http://www.ceramicsannual.org/
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ArtWalk is a free, self-guided walking tour of 200 established and emerging artists at over 80
galleries, studios and eclectic gallery-for-a day venues in Ventura's Downtown Cultur... more | www.venturaartwalk.org
| | Moorpark Fall Harvest Festival
The Annual Moorpark Fall Harvest Festival features all of the activities from past years plus many,
many more. Oktoberfest weekend features a 20-plus vendor Craft Fair. We proudly ... more | www.underwoodfamilyfarms.com/fall_harvest_festival.html
| | California Avocado Festival
This is the South Coast's largest FREE festival. There are three entertainment stages with over 40
acts. Seventy arts and crafts vendors will be participating. There will be over 3... more | www.avofest.com
| | Oxnard Multicultural Festival
The Multicultural Festival is held annually at Plaza Park in the heart of the City of Oxnard for the
sole purpose of celebrating the rich diversity of its residents. Peoples of eve... more | www.citymanager.cityofoxnard.org/Department.aspx?DepartmentID=4&DivisionID=15&ResourceID=3
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| | Artoberfest
This three-day festival kicks off on the first Friday of October for California Arts Day at the Art
Walk in Oldtown Salinas! Local artists line the streets of Oldtown Salinas showi... more | www.artoberbestsalinas.org
| | Autumn Arts, Grapes & Grains Festival
In conjunction with the Santa Maria Arts Council and other community organizations, the Autumn Arts,
Grapes & Grains Festival is an annual family-friendly street festival. Admi... more | http://www.ci.santa-maria.ca.us/AutumnArtsGrapesAndGrainsFestival.shtml
| | San Benito County Fair
San Benito County is home to a genuine old-fashioned county fair. Thousands of people cross through
the fair gates each year to experience its friendly, hometown fun atmosphere. Th... more | http://www.sanbenitocountyfair.com
| | Carmel Art and Film Festival
Come to the Carmel Art and Film Festival for upwards of a dozen venues host films, arts and
photography exhibits, lectures, and more.... more | www.carmelartandfilm.com
| | | | Central Valley | Riverbank Cheese and Wine Exposition
More than 300 vendors, consisting of arts and crafts, antiques, and food booths, add excitement to
this festive occasion. Attend this event, and let the award-winning cheese and wi... more | www.riverbankcheeseandwine.org
| | Kern County Fair
The Kern County Fair features information on agriculture, offers live entertainment, art, food,
activities for children and amusement park rides - all low-cost entertainment geared... more | www.kerncountyfair.com
| | Modesto Reel Food Film Festival
The Modesto Reel Food Film Festival presents contemporary short movies with themes involving food,
cooking, and eating. The Festival is hosted by the Modesto Art Museum, the Modest... more | www.modestoartmuseum.org
| | Modesto Architecture Film Festival
The Modesto Architecture Film Festival brings you the best in contemporary movies about architecture
and architects. The festival is hosted by the Sierra Valley Chapter of th... more | www.modestoartmuseum.org
| | Oakhurst Fall Chocolate and Wine Festival
Taste wine and chocolates together in the Wine Tent. Dip fresh fruits into warm melted chocolate.
Purchase heavenly chocolate concoctions for you and your family to enjoy, or to gi... more | http://www.oakhurstchamber.com/index.php?src=events&srctype=detail&category=General&refno=
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| | Arts Merced Festival
Formally known as the Big Valley Arts and Culture Festival, the Arts Merced Festival is held in
partnership with UC Merced's Family Weekend. The best of the festival includes fine ... more | www.artsMerced.org
| | International Heritage Festival
Performances of many cultures. Free admission and no tickets needed with seating on a first-come,
first-serve basis.... more | http://www.internationalfestivalmodesto.org/
| | Big Fresno Fair
While the fifth-largest fair in California, Big Fresno Fair is also the central valley's largest
annual event. The event is a social and culturally diverse reflection of the commun... more | www.fresnofair.com
| | | | Greater Sacramento | Loomis Eggplant Festival
The Loomis Eggplant Festival presents a fine event of arts, crafts, food, wine garden and contests
for your enjoyment, including free entertainment all day long. Food vendors offer... more | www.loomischamber.com
| | Sacramento Horror Film Festival
The Sacramento Horror Film Festival screens more films over fewer days than any other horror film
festival thus providing a greater chance for exposure for the horror filmmaker. Th... more | http://www.sachorrorfilmfest.com/about.php?profile=shff
| | Sacramento International Gay and Lesbian Film Festival
Founded by Allen Cole, the Sacramento International Gay and Lesbian Film Festival started in 1992,
based on the student run gay and lesbian film festival at Fresno State. Organizer... more | www.siglff.org/index.html
| | Village Oktoberfest
At the Village Oktoberfest, visitors find traditional Bavarian music and folk dancers, and a benefit
Beer Garten, brats & kraut and games for all. All entertainment at the even... more | www.squaw.com
| | Autumn Shindig
A harvest festival on the San Juan Ridge, the Autumn Shindig is a favorite for everyone who comes.
It is a fun and entertaining family event with games, juggling, cotton candy, tam... more | http://northcolumbiaschoolhouse.org
| | | | Inland Empire | Desert Empire Fair
The Desert Empire Fair offers fun for the whole family. Come to this exciting event where the whole
community turns out.... more | http://www.desertempirefair.com/
| | Palm Springs Arts Festival
The Palm Springs Arts Festival is a juried event showcasing the fine art and quality craft of
approximately 175 outstanding artists. These renowned artists display a wide variety o... more | www.palmspringsartsfestival.com/
| | | | Los Angeles | NoHo Scene - Artists' Village in North Hollywood
This all-day celebration of the arts features free theater, art exhibits, dance and music
performances, acting, dance and art workshops and film screenings.
Relax at the food an... more | www.nohoartsdistrict.com/nohoscene/nohoscene_visualart.asp
| | Fall Arts and Crafts Festival
This show has been held for nearly 40 years and has been a successful event for artists and art
lovers alike. 150 artists successfully exhibit their crafts during this two-day even... more | www.rotaryartshow.org
| | Affaire in the Gardens Art Show
Affaire in the Gardens Art Show is a free show featuring art by more than 200 exhibitors from around
the nation who showcase their work in painting, sculpture, watercolor, photogra... more | www.beverlyhills.org/attractions/affaire
| | Long Beach SoundWalk
The portion of the district bounded by Broadway, Elm Avenue, Ocean Boulevard and Atlantic Avenue,
will host the SoundWalk, a self-guided walking tour of sound art installations. It... more | www.soundwalk.org
| | ArtNight Pasadena
Pasadena's cultural institutions open their doors for FREE during ArtNight Pasadena, offering the
public a rich sampling of quality art, artifacts and music within the city along w... more | www.artnightpasadena.org
| | Los Angeles County Fair
Los Angeles County Fair is the largest county fair in the world. Held at the Fairplex in Pomona, the
grounds are humongous, and include thoroughbred racing during the fair's three-... more | www.lacountyfair.com
| | American Film Institute Fest
AFI Fest presents a survey of the year's most significant films each fall. Featuring international
work from emerging filmmakers, global showcases of films from the great masters a... more | www.afi.com/onscreen/afifest
| | Hollywood Film Festival
The Hollywood Film Festival was created to make a connection between established Hollywood studios,
independent filmmakers and the global creative community, as well as to honor ex... more | www.hollywoodawards.com/festival.html
| | LA Femme Film Festival
Los Angeles Femme Film Festival is a premier festival that focuses on women filmmakers' platforming
their commercial films for the worldwide audience. It is a festival for tho... more | www.lafemme.org
| | Polish Film Festival
Presentation of films made by Polish filmmakers with English subtitles. There will also be
opportunities to meet with the filmmakers and actors.... more | www.polishfilmla.org
| | Los Angeles Chocolate Salon
Chocolate lovers, en garde! The premier major chocolate show in the Los Angeles area this millenium
takes place at the annual Los Angeles Luxury Chocolate Salon at the Pasadena Cen... more | http://www.lachocolatesalon.com
| | Taste of Encino Festival
Annual Taste of Encino Festival: This is one of the highlights of early fall in the heart of the San
Fernando Valley. Entertainment includes four stages of live folk, bluegrass, an... more | www.tasteofencino.com/
| | Catalina Island JazzTrax Festival
West Coast's premier smooth jazz event features the newest and best in smooth jazz. Jazz fans from
around the country flock to Avalon for this event year after year. Over 30 top re... more | www.jazztrax.com
| | FITLA - International Latino Theatre Festival of Los Angeles
FITLA - International Latino Theatre Festival of Los Angeles, a nonprofit organization, was
established in 2001 to advance the appreciation of the diverse Latino theatre traditions... more | www.fitla.org/
| | GLOBAL (Greater Long Beach Arts Lab)
The Arts Council for Long Beach produces GLOBAL every October to celebrate the diverse arts and
culture in Long Beach, The International City. There's something for everyone in Lon... more | www.globallb.com
| | San Dimas Festival of Arts
Officially founded in 1977, the mission of the San Dimas Festival of Arts is to: preserve our
history & cultural heritage of the American West, cultivate community awareness &#... more | www.SanDimasArts.com
| | Thunderfest Car Show and Music Festival
The entire family is encouraged to come out to the streets of Covina for the sights and sounds of
the Thunderfest Car Show and Music Festival. These events are presented free of ch... more | www.covinaca.gov/index.php?option=com_content&view=category&layout=blog&id=287&Itemid=408
| | Hollywood Black Film Festival
Dubbed "The Black Sundance," the Hollywood Black Film Festival is an annual six-day celebration of
black cinema drawing together established filmmakers, popular film and TV stars, ... more | http://www.hbff.org
| | | | Napa/Sonoma + | Healdsburg First Fridays Art Walk
With over 15 galleries in the intimate downtown plaza, Healdsburg has the highest concentration
of art galleries north of San Francisco. On the first Friday of every month fro... more | http://www.healdsburg.com/artwalk
| | Napa Valley October ARTS Celebration
Arts Council Napa Valley presents, "Napa Valley ARTS Celebration"---a month-long, valley-wide
celebration of arts and culture each October. During this celebration of creativity, y... more | www.nvarts.org
| | | | Northern/Sierra | Johnny Appleseed Days
The annual Johnny Appleseed Days Festival, recognizing the early 19th-century American folk hero
(a.k.a. John Chapman) who traveled for decades across the Midwest planting apple se... more | http://www.paradisechamber.com/
| | ITSA Film Festival
The ITSA Film Festival is a multiple-day event which includes a Gala Night where industry pros
from Hollywood are guest speakers. The Festival screens approximately 50 short ... more | www.itsafilmfestival.com
| | Steele Wines Harvest Festival
Enjoy a weekend of wine tasting, music, excellent shopping, food, grape stomping, pie eating and
more at the Steele Wines Harvest Festival. There's no charge for admission, but vis... more | www.steelewines.com
| | | | Orange County | Anaheim Fall Festival
The Anaheim Fall Festival has a 73-year tradition of presenting an annual community-wide fall
festival event. The Fall Festival recognizes the harvest season, and brings fami... more | www.anaheimfallfestival.com
| | The Big Squeeze: O.C. Accordion Festival
If you think the accordion isn't cool and is just for polka dancing, think again. "The Big Squeeze,"
the Annual Orange County Accordion Festival, aims to change anyone's tune who t... more | www.ocmarketplace.com
| | Trick or Treat Festival & Halloween Hearse Show & Procession
Come to the Trick or Treat Festival & Halloween Hearse Show & Procession!
This free
daytime trick-or-treating event along with a full slate of activities includes ... more | www.ocmarketplace.com
| | | | San Diego | San Diego Film Festival
The San Diego Film Foundation, an educational 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that produces the
annual San Diego Film Festival, aims to educate, enlighten and entertain, bringing gr... more | www.sdff.org
| | Old Town San Diego Art Festival
Enjoy museum quality art and sculpture as you stroll through Old Town with all of its history and
charm. The Old Town San Diego Art Festival features over 150 contemporary artists,... more | www.oldtownartfestival.com
| | Latino Book and Family Festival
This major event showcases the diversity and importance of our multicultural community. The Latino
Book & Family Festival has grown into one of the best and widely appreciated ... more | www.lbff.us
| | San Diego Asian Film Festival
The San Diego Asian Film Festival is an annual event of the San Diego Asian Film Foundation, a
nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting and promoting the diverse Pan-Asian ex... more | www.sdaff.org
| | Oceanside Harbor Days
In September, the Oceanside Chamber of Commerce along with Cox Communications and Genentech presents
Oceanside Harbor Days at the Oceanside Harbor. The free event features arts and... more | http://www.oceansidechamber.com/harbordays/index.html
| | Escondido Downtown Street Faire
The Escondido Downtown Street Faire, held the 3rd Sunday of May and October, is the second largest
single-day fair in California. Over 600 unique vendor booths line seven blocks of... more | www.kennedyfaires.com/escondido
| | | | San Francisco Bay Area | Arab Film Festival
The mission of the Arab Film Festival (AFF) is to enhance public understanding of Arab culture and
to provide alternative representations of Arabs that contradict the stereotypical... more | http://www.arabfilmfestival.org/
| | Mill Valley Film Festival
A celebration of the best in independent and world cinema, MVFF brings together a community of
filmmakers and film lovers to Mill Valley, San Rafael and beyond to experience great ... more | www.cafilm.org/mvff/index.html
| | SF Jazz SummerFest
SFJAZZ is a recognized international leader in jazz creation, presentation, and education. SFJAZZ
explores the full spectrum of jazz, from the music's origins in the African-Americ... more | www.sfjazz.org
| | United Nations Association Film Festival
UNAFF celebrates the power of films and videos dealing with human rights, environmental themes,
women's issues, protection of refugees, homelessness, racism, children, disease cont... more | www.unaff.org
| | Half Moon Bay Art & Pumpkin Festival
Always held the weekend after Columbus Day, massive crowds make the annual trek to the "World
Pumpkin Capital" for the epic Half Moon Bay Art and Pumpkin Festival. Year after... more | www.miramarevents.com/pumpkinfest/
| | Arts and Olive Festival
It is with great pleasure that we present the Arts & Olive Festival at Canada College. The Arts
Olive Festival is a celebration with a rustic olive theme. The event takes place... more | www.olivefest.org
| | Danville Fall Crafts Festival
The Danville Fall Crafts Festival, co-sponsored by the Danville Area Chamber of Commerce and the
Town of Danville, attracts over 50,000 people every year to beautiful Hartz Avenue ... more | www.mlaproductions.com/Danville-Fall
| | California Folklorico Festival
Dedicated to all Folkloristas, the California Folklorico Festival Folklorico includes dance
workshops, lectures, a Gala Concert and a group showcase concert as well as the Plaza de... more | www.bfcostadeoro.com
| | Sausalito Art Walk
Bay Area artists, talents, flavors and colorful characters. Over 20 participating local merchants
getting together, with artists from every discipline imaginable. Art Walk is a non... more | www.sausalitoartwalk.org
| | Lovevolution
The organizers of San Francisco Love Parade & San Francisco LoveFest are pleased to announce the
evolution of America's biggest dance music event : LovEvolution. An event born ... more | www.sflovevolution.org
| | Yerba Buena Gardens Festival
Between May and October, the Yerba Buena Gardens Festival presents nearly 100 programs in Yerba
Buena Gardens, all FREE and open to the public. The Festival presents music, theater... more | www.ybgfestival.org
| | Litquake
Litquake represents a lively overview of San Francisco's thriving literary scene. The live
events embrace the Bay Area writing community, and give fans the opportunity to hea... more | www.litquake.org
| | Clayton Oktoberfest
Clayton Business & Community Association invites you to experience Oktoberfest "Munich Style" in
picturesque Clayton. Set under beautiful Mt. Diablo, it evokes a feeling of Bav... more | www.claytonoktoberfest.com
| | Diwali Festival of Lights
Join the Cupertino Chamber of Commerce in celebrating a beloved Indian festival.... more | www.cupertino-chamber.org/aboutchamber/diwali2006/diwali.html
| | To Life! A Jewish Cultural Street Festival
To Life! is a unique annual event that showcases the diversity of Jewish culture through art, music,
dance and food. This one-day celebration of art and community attracts around 1... more | www.paloaltojcc.org/tolife
| | Emeryville Annual Celebration of the Arts
The Annual Emeryville Art Exhibition celebrates the work of Emeryville artists and includes
paintings, sculpture, photographs, prints, textiles, ceramics, and glass works. This uni... more | www.emeryarts.org
| | Annual Great Glass Pumpkin Patch
The Great Glass Pumpkin Patch, a beloved free Bay Area autumn event, returns to the Palo Alto Art
Center. It is the largest glass pumpkin patch in California, featuring 8,000 hand-... more | www.greatglasspumpkinpatch.com
| | Oktoberfest
The original "Oktoberfest" occurred in Munich, on October 18, 1810 to commemorate the marriage of
Crown Prince Ludwig and Princess Therese of Saxe-Hildburghausen and by 1960, the O... more | http://www.campbellchamber.net/oktoberfest.html
| | ArtWalk in Livermore
ArtWalk in Livermore is a fun, friendly cross between an arts festival and an exhibition tour,
bringing thousands to downtown Livermore to enjoy an "Art District for a Day."... more | www.artwalklivermore.org
| | Art in the Park, Danville
For a weekend of art and fun, come to Art in the Park in Danville. The annual art show will feature
an array of works by local artists as well as live music, food and wine, and a c... more | www.adas4art.org
| | Italian Film Festival
The popular Italian Film Festival presents outstanding movies from Italy. Originally started as an
informal, one-time only presentation of Italian movies in a college lecture hall,... more | www.italianfilm.com
| | Peninsula Oktoberfest
Beer lovers from around the San Francisco Bay Area can enjoy a one-day community event of beer, food
and music hosted by Bullfrog Media. Centrally located in City of Redwood C... more | www.peninsulaoktoberfest.com
| | Oktoberfest by the Bay
Celebrating in the true tradition of Munich's famed festival, Oktoberfest by the Bay will include
non-stop music, singing, dancing and the very best in German food and drink.... more | www.oktoberfestbythebay.com
| | Ceramics Annual of America Exhibition and Art Fair
Witness A Unique Experience: ceramic sculpture from around the world
The Ceramics Annual of
America (CAA) is an ambitious exhibition and art fair spotlighting the quality ... more | http://www.ceramicsannual.org/
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| | November | | | Central Coast | Bailando con la Muerte
Bailando con la Muerte is a free community multicultural arts festival based on the Mexican
tradition of Day of the Dead, celebrating all cultural interpretations of life & rem... more | www.artistasunidos.org
| | Passport Day
For Passport Day, the Santa Cruz Mountains Winegrowers Association invites you to enjoy the wineries
of this extraordinary appellation! As a Passport holder, you are welcome to exp... more | www.scmwa.com
| | | | Central Valley | Sandhill Crane Festival
Long before Lodi existed, Sandhill Cranes descended into the rich delta wetlands at the end of a
long migratory journey, some from nesting grounds as far away as Siberia. In awe-in... more | http://www.cranefestival.com/index.html
| | Fine Arts Festival
At the Fine Arts Festival sponsored by the San Joaquin Potters Guild, various artists exhibit their
works in painting, glass, jewelry, photography and cards, weaving, ceramics, cop... more | www.sanjoaquinpottersguild.org
| | The First Sip--Lodi Harvest Celebration
The two-day First Sip--Lodi Harvest Celebration offers an opportunity for guests to immerse
themselves in Lodi wines while traveling from winery to winery throughout the Lodi appel... more | www.firstsiplodi.com
| | | | Greater Sacramento | Festival of New American Music
The Festival of New American Music is offered by the Sacramento State University Department of
Music. During the 10-day festival, a variety of solo artists, groups, and ensembles w... more | www.csus.edu/music/fenam/
| | Sacramento Arts Festival
The annual Sacramento American Arts Festival takes place at the Sacramento Convention Center in
October. The festival features 225 of America's best contemporary crafts peopl... more | www.americanartfestivals.com
| | Cornish Christmas
Cornish Christmas starts on Fridays from 6pm to 9pm, the day after Thanksgiving, and continues
each Friday evening until the Friday before Christmas. Local and regional hand-c... more | www.historicgrassvalley.com
| | | | Los Angeles | Montrose-Verdugo City Chamber Art Walks
The Montrose-Verdugo City Chamber of Commerce has a rich population of fine artists within its
jurisdiction. With our fair share of Art Galleries and Studios, we promote and reward... more | www.montrosechamber.org/artwalk.html
| | Living History Day
This event is free to the public and features activities for children, costumed docents, adobe and
bread-making demonstrations. And visitors get the chance to learn more about Cali... more | www.piopico.org
| | American Film Institute Fest
AFI Fest presents a survey of the year's most significant films each fall. Featuring international
work from emerging filmmakers, global showcases of films from the great masters a... more | www.afi.com/onscreen/afifest
| | Dia de los Muertos Family Festival
A free community art festival celebrating the Mexican tradition of Day of the Dead. The event
features musical entertainment, puppet show, altars, art workshops, and refreshments.... more | www.mainstreetcanogapark.org/
| | FITLA - International Latino Theatre Festival of Los Angeles
FITLA - International Latino Theatre Festival of Los Angeles, a nonprofit organization, was
established in 2001 to advance the appreciation of the diverse Latino theatre traditions... more | www.fitla.org/
| | Red Nation Film Festival
The Red Nation Film Festival, "The Authentic Voice of American Indian & Indigenous Cinema,"
established 2003 offers film screenings; an Awards Show with Red Nation Film Award S... more | www.rednationfilmfestival.com
| | Downtown Burbank ARTS Festival
Browse thousands of works of art for sale and visit with more than 90 outstanding artists at the
Downtown Burbank ARTS Festival. Enjoy a wide selection of paintings, sculpture, pho... more | www.downtown-burbank.org
| | | | Napa/Sonoma + | Healdsburg First Fridays Art Walk
With over 15 galleries in the intimate downtown plaza, Healdsburg has the highest concentration
of art galleries north of San Francisco. On the first Friday of every month fro... more | http://www.healdsburg.com/artwalk
| | A Wine & Food Affair
A Wine & Food Affair is the premier event for Wine Road - Northern Sonoma County! Join us for a
weekend of wine and food pairing in the Alexander, Dry Creek and Russian River V... more | www.wineroad.com
| | Napa Valley Film Festival
The Napa Valley Film Festival showcases the best in new independent filmmaking and world cinema. Our
vision is to build community around the art of visual story-telling, with the v... more | www.napavalleyfilmfestival.org
| | | | North Coast | Thanksgiving Arts & Crafts Fair
In what has become a north coast tradition, the Mendocino Art Center is transformed for the
Thanksgiving Arts & Crafts Fair into a two-day holiday marketplace over Thanksgiving... more | www.MendocinoArtCenter.org
| | Mendocino County Wine & Mushroom Festival
Mendocino County is home to over 3,000 types of mushrooms, 500 of which are edible. And, every year
in Fall, beginning in October when the gentle rains begin, the mushrooms flouris... more | www.visitmendocino.com
| | | | Northern/Sierra | Mountain Mandarin Festival
The annual Mountain Mandarin Festival celebrates the new crop of delicious, locally grown Mandarin
oranges, a Mandarin Recipe cooking contest, professional chef demonstrations, foo... more | www.mandarinfestival.com
| | | | San Diego | San Diego Bay Wine & Food Festival
You won't want to miss the San Diego Bay Wine and Food Festival, a five-day wine and food
extravaganza featuring 170 world-class wineries and spirit producers, 70 of San Diego's aw... more | www.worldofwineevents.com
| | Encinitas Street Faire & Poinsettia Festival
Balmy days in the coastal city of Encinitas beckon you to join us on beautiful Coast Highway 101.
Browse among 400 unique booths featuring a little of everything: arts and crafts, ... more | www.kennedyfaires.com/encinitas
| | | | San Francisco Bay Area | American Indian Film Festival
The American Indian Film Institute is the nation's oldest and most prestigious venue for American
Indian film arts and entertainment.The American Indian Film Festival has earned a ... more | www.aifisf.com
| | Celebration of Craftswomen
For the past three decades, The Women's Building Celebration of Craftswomen has allowed San
Francisco Bay Area residents, along with visitors to San Francisco from throughout the w... more | www.celebrationofcraftswomen.org
| | San Francisco Hip Hop DanceFest
Established in 1999, by Founder and Artistic Director Micaya, the San Francisco Hip Hop DanceFest
has grown to be THE event that has put San Francsico on the map for presenting hip... more | www.sfhiphopdancefest.com
| | Art Fair San Francisco
ART FAIR SAN FRANCISCO, an international art event, will feature affordable contemporary fine art by
emerging and established artists. It is held at The Concourse Exhibition Center... more | www.artfairsanfrancisco.com
| | Come Out and Play Festival
Come Out & Play is a free, annual festival of street games that turns San Francisco (and New
York City) into a giant playground. We provide a forum for new types of public game... more | www.comeoutandplaysf.org
| | International South Asian Film Festival
Local and international filmmakers screen features, shorts and documentaries that focus on Asian
life and culture.... more | http://www.thirdi.org/festival/
| | San Jose Harvest Festival
Three fabulous days of fun, food, entertainment and one of a kind handmade arts and crafts. Hundreds
of artisans, including some you haven't seen before -- featuring truly un... more | http://www.harvestfestival.com/visitors/shows/sanjose/index.aspx
| | Body Music Festival
The six-day International Body Music Festival (IBMF) features contemporary and traditional Body
Music presented in Concerts, Workshops, Teacher Trainings, Lecture-Demonstrations, B... more | http://www.internationalbodymusicfestival.com/
| | Italian Film Festival
The popular Italian Film Festival presents outstanding movies from Italy. Originally started as an
informal, one-time only presentation of Italian movies in a college lecture hall,... more | www.italianfilm.com
| | Berkeley Artisans Holiday Open Studios
At the Berkeley Artisans Holiday Open Studio, all manner of fine arts and crafts are shown,
including blown glass, functional & decorative ceramics, ornaments, Menorahs, lamps ... more | www.berkeleyartisans.com
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| | December | | | Central Coast | Monterey Cowboy Poetry and Music Festival
Time to saddle up and ride to Old Monterey, where the West really began, for the Monterey Cowboy
Poetry & Music Festival! We have seven great shows over three days, our f... more | www.montereycowboy.org
| | First Night Monterey
First Night Monterey is a community celebration of the Arts on New Year's Eve. There are 25 venues,
75 performances, 8 arts activities and a people's procession. From classical mus... more | www.firstnightmonterey.org
| | Oxnard Tamale Festival
From strawberry sweets to savory chicken and pork delights, the Oxnard Tamale Festival hosts
the best mouth-watering tamales in the Central Coast. Featured in various media o... more | www.oxnardtamalefest.com
| | | | Greater Sacramento | Cornish Christmas
Cornish Christmas starts on Fridays from 6pm to 9pm, the day after Thanksgiving, and continues
each Friday evening until the Friday before Christmas. Local and regional hand-c... more | www.historicgrassvalley.com
| | | | Los Angeles | Santa Clarita Literacy and Arts Festival
The Santa Clarita Literacy and Arts Festival features numerous creative events and activities that
will entertain and educate children while teaching them the importance of literac... more | www.scveducationfoundation.org/festival
| | Chinatown Art Nights
Enjoy an evening of art viewing as you stroll the alleyways and courtyards of Chinatown, home to 32
of L.A.'s most cutting edge art galleries and some of the most talked-about exhi... more | http://www.chinatownla.com/calendar.php?eventcategoryId=4
| | | | Napa/Sonoma + | Healdsburg First Fridays Art Walk
With over 15 galleries in the intimate downtown plaza, Healdsburg has the highest concentration
of art galleries north of San Francisco. On the first Friday of every month fro... more | http://www.healdsburg.com/artwalk
| | Sonoma Valley Olive Festival
Put some holiday sparkle in your spirit with a visit to Sonoma Valley this winter season. From
December through February, our annual Olive Festival lights up the Valley with a thre... more | www.sonomavalley.com/OliveFestival
| | | | Northern/Sierra | Mammoth Film Festival
With films from around the world, and attendees from as far away as Frankfurt and Tel Aviv, the
Mammoth Film Festival takes place annually in Mammoth Lakes, California. It is an in... more | www.mammothfilmfestival.com
| | | | Orange County | First Night Fullerton
Check out the fun at First Night, the City of Fullerton's annual alcohol-free New Year's Eve
celebration of the arts. The event is FREE and includes a full line-up of live entertai... more | http://www.cityoffullerton.com/residents/community_events/first_night_in_fullerton.asp
| | | | San Francisco Bay Area | Celebration of Craftswomen
For the past three decades, The Women's Building Celebration of Craftswomen has allowed San
Francisco Bay Area residents, along with visitors to San Francisco from throughout the w... more | www.celebrationofcraftswomen.org
| | ICB Winter Open Studios
The ICB Artists Association presents its annual Winter Open Studios. Explore the creative process
and discover hundreds of works of art in over 80 artists' studios. Discover except... more | http://www.icbartists.com/index.html
| | Holidays in the Vineyards
Holidays in the Vineyards is an annual wine country tradition when wineries showcase their tasting
rooms with arts and craft vendors, carolers, special wines, Santa visits, festive... more | www.lvwine.org
| | Berkeley Artisans Holiday Open Studios
At the Berkeley Artisans Holiday Open Studio, all manner of fine arts and crafts are shown,
including blown glass, functional & decorative ceramics, ornaments, Menorahs, lamps ... more | www.berkeleyartisans.com
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