California Events Saturday, May 28, 2011
GARDEN GROVE: Strawberry Festival & Parade May 27 -30, 2011 strawberryfestival
"A Tradition Since 1958", enjoy four fun filled days of festivities with the largest community parade on the West Coast. Parade starts Saturday at 10 a.m. on Chapman at 9th Street, heads toward Euclid, where it turns and goes just past Lampson. Location: Village Green, between Euclid and Main Street Streets in downtown Garden Grove, CA.
ARCATA: World Championship Kinetic Sculpture Race. May 28-30, 2011. Arcata to Ferndale 3 day race starts at Noon, May 29 in downtown Arcata. kineticgrandchampionship
ARNOLD: The 33rd Annual Arnold Spring Peddler's Fair May 28 - 29, 2011. Time: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Over 60 booths of antiques, collectibles, crafts, and gourmet foods. The Ebbett's Pass Fire Dptm. offers local beers, and the Arnold Lion's Club holds a pancake breakfast both days from 8 - 11 a.m. Location: Downtown Arnold, Highway 4, on the grounds of Bristol's Ranch House Cafe. Free admission & parking. Vendor information, Kim: 925/372-8961, or email: afterthegoldrush@sbcglobal
GARDEN GROVE: Strawberry Festival Parade - Starts at 10 a.m. Festival: May 27 - 30, 2011 Event includes a parade on Saturday and festival with strawberry shortcake, foods, fair, carnival, entertainment and more.
HOLLISTER: Hollister Airshow. Saturday & Sunday - May 28 & 29, 2011. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. hollisterairshow
OJAI: Art in the Park. The 34th Annual Art in the Park on Memorial Day Weekend, May 28 and 29, is an annual juried, fine arts show with entertainment, activities and attractions include: music, art, crafts, food, vendors.
SACRAMENTO: Sacramento County Fair May 26 - 30, 2011. sacfair
SAN BERNARDINO: National Orange Show Festival May 26 - 30, 2011 nationalorangeshow
ARCATA: World Championship Kinetic Sculpture Race. May 28-30, 2011. Arcata to Ferndale 3 day race starts at Noon, May 29 in downtown Arcata. kineticgrandchampionship
ARNOLD: The 33rd Annual Arnold Spring Peddler's Fair May 28 - 29, 2011. Time: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Over 60 booths of antiques, collectibles, crafts, and gourmet foods. The Ebbett's Pass Fire Dptm. offers local beers, and the Arnold Lion's Club holds a pancake breakfast both days from 8 - 11 a.m. Location: Downtown Arnold, Highway 4, on the grounds of Bristol's Ranch House Cafe. Free admission & parking. Vendor information, Kim: 925/372-8961, or email: afterthegoldrush@sbcglobal
ARROYO GRANDE: Strawberry Festival. Strawberry Stampede walk/run, Strawberry Pancake Breakfast, Strawberry Shortcake, Strawberry Prince & Princess Contest, Strawberry Blonde Contest, Strawberry Cook-Off Contest, Kiddie Carnival, Arts & Crafts Show, and Entertainment including Ethnic, Folk, Blues, Jazz, Contemporary & Rock 'n Roll music! 8 Entertainment Stages plus Rides and Games. Free admission. Time: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Sun 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Location: East Branch Street, Arroyo Grande, CA. arroyograndevillage
BISHOP: Mule Days May 24 - 29, 2011. Competitions, concert with Country Star Neal McCoy and Mule Days Parade lead by the 20 Mule Team, plus dances, dining, and more. 3/ day, general admission. Location: Tri-County Fairgrounds , Sierra St. & Fair Drive, Bishop, CA. 872-4263 Tickets. muledays
COSTA MESA: Scottish Festival May 28 - 29, 2011. Massed Bands perform at the opening ceremony on Saturday starting at Noon, and at Closing Ceremonies, held both days starting at 5 p.m. Memorial Service honoring veterans is at 10 a.m. on Sunday. Time: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. daily. 8/day, parking. Location: Orange County Fairgrounds, 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, CA. scotsfest
COSTA MESA: Three Rockabilly Bands, concert. The Fulltones, noon; Karling Abbeygate, 1 p.m. and The Country Cats, 2 p.m. West Coast Rockabilly Showdown contest pits 12 unsigned rockabilly bands for cash prize of ,500 and performance at Hootenanny 2011 rockabilly fest at Oak Canyon Ranch in Irvine. The winner proceeds to the finals on June 18 at the Orange County Market Place. Three more rounds will be held. Location: OC Market Place Main Stage, 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, CA. or free with canned food donation. 723-6616. ocmarketplace
GARDEN GROVE: Strawberry Festival Parade - Starts at 10 a.m. Festival: May 27 - 30, 2011 Event includes a parade on Saturday and festival with strawberry shortcake, foods, fair, carnival, entertainment and more.
GRAEAGLE: Graeagle Shop-Hop Festival, May 28-30, 2011, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Head for the quaint row of red buildings along Highway 89 for Downtown Graeagle's Shop-Hop on Memorial Day Weekend annual shop fest.
HERMOSA BEACH: Fiesta Hermosa May 28 -30, 2011. The largest arts & crafts fair in Southern California features 270 artists and crafters, including painters, photographers, ceramicists, jewelers, sculptors, and handicrafters. The festival takes place every Memorial Day and Labor Day Weekend (Saturday, Sunday and Monday) in downtown Hermosa Beach. Time: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Free admission. Info: fiestahermosa
HOLLISTER: Hollister Airshow. Saturday & Sunday - May 28 & 29, 2011. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. hollisterairshow
LONG BEACH: Queen Mary 75th Anniversary. Live jazz, swing music and dancing will take place in the ship's Observation Bar, the ship's Starboard Lounge will be transformed into a themed piano bar, and lectures will be presented by the Steamship Historical Society of America's Southern California Chapter. There's also a new Paranormal Tour.
OJAI: Art in the Park. The 34th Annual Art in the Park on Memorial Day Weekend, May 28 and 29, is an annual juried, fine arts show with entertainment, activities and attractions include: music, art, crafts, food, vendors.
PESCADERO: 2011 Steelhead Festival. The Coastal Alliance for Species Enchancment (CASE) will host the 2011 Steelhead Festival in Pescadero. 255-6098, CASEforOurEnvironment
SACRAMENTO: Sacramento County Fair May 26 - 30, 2011. sacfair
SACRAMENTO: Sacramento Jazz Festival & Jubilee May 27 - 30. Zydecosis strikes the Jubilee in Old Sacramento! sacjazz
SAN BERNARDINO: National Orange Show Festival May 26 - 30, 2011 nationalorangeshow
SANTA MARIA: Cruisin' Nationals May 27-29. West Coast Kustoms 30th annual Car Show at Santa Maria Fairpark, plus car racing and dance. Fairpark opens at 8 a.m. and admission is 2, , free under age 10. 2-day pass is . Car racing at 5 p.m. at Santa Maria Speedway is 4. Rancho Bowl Party is . westcoastkustoms
VACAVILLE: Fiesta Days. May 26 -30, 2011. 54th anniversary event includes Fun Run, Crab Boil, Carnival and Fiesta Days Parade. Free admission. Location: Downtown Vacaville. fiestadays
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