Summer concerts...
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Festivals and events...
BURLINGAME: Burlingame Lions Club Ninth Annual Cars-in-the-Park. Bring the whole family for a fun car show and great BBQ! FREE admission to the public. It all happens in Washington Park (at the corner of Burlingame Avenue and Carolan) Time: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. burlingame
COSTA MESA: Orange County Fair July 12 - August 11, 2013 ocfair
CYPRESS: Cypress Community Festival. Event features Matt Rogers, a finalist on the third season of American Idol, though he is perhaps best known for hosting the Lifetime docu-series Coming Home, which follows surprise reunions between families and military service members returning from active duty. Rogers also sang and co-wrote the theme song for the show, a piece titled "I'm Coming Home." cypressfestival
DONNER LAKE: Donner Lake Triathlon, July 27-28, 2013. 32nd annual triathlon in northeast California on the eastern slope of the Sierra Nevada and about 11 miles northwest of Lake Tahoe offers both a Sprint and Olympic Distance course providing opportunity for all to participate. Swim in the clear water, bike out and up historic Hwy. 40, featuring spectacular views of the entire lake, and run around one of the most scenic alpine lakes anywhere. bigblueadventure
GILROY: Gilroy Garlic, Festival July 26-28, 2013 . Gilroy Garlic Festival features food, beverages, arts & crafts and live entertainment. Held at Christmas Hill Park, Gilroy, CA, the hours are Friday, Saturday & Sunday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. General Admission approx. prices: 7; Child ages 6-12 ; Under age 6 is Free; Senior 60+ costs 8. gilroygarlicfestival
HUNTINGTON BEACH: US Open of Surfing, July 20-28, 2013. This annual, free event on the beach includes free concerts, free activities and a variety of beach games and contests ranging from surfing to skateboarding. usopenofsurfing
LAKE ARROWHEAD: Lake Arrowhead Classics - Car & Motorcycle, festival show. This annual event draws together some of the hottest rods and bikes in the mountains in a fun filled, free event. Time: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Location: 28200 Hwy 189, Lake Arrowhead, CA. Phone: 877-625-6505 gavinsfoundation
LAKE COUNTY: Wine Adventure, July 27-28, 2013. Music, Wine, Food & 25+ Wineries! The wines of Lake County will be served with delicious hors d'oeuvres during the Wine Adventure Weekend--the two day event featuring music, art, wine and good times. lakecountywineries
LAKEWOOD: Grasslands, concert. Time: 7-10 p.m. Location: Me-N-Ed's Pizza, 4115 Paramount Blvd, Lakewood, CA 90712 421-8908, grasslandsbluegrass
LONG BEACH: Long Beach Dragon Boat Festival July 27-28, 2013. In addition to hosting one of the largest dragon boat competitions in California, there will be Chinese traditional art demonstrations, Chinese Acrobats, traditional dance, hip hop, music and martial arts performances. Come join the fun, food and excitement. Time: 10 a.m. Marine Stadium, Long Beach, CA. lbdragonboat
MCCLOUD: McCloud Lumberjack Fiesta July 26 - 28, 2013 is McCloud, California's longest running event.
If you can't get enough of the lumberjack life.OXNARD: Oxnard Salsa FestivalJuly 27-28, 2013. The event includes salsa food competitions, food vendors, arts & crafts, and plenty of dancing with spicy Salsa bands. This award-winning Festival is held from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily. Admission and parking are Pets and coolers are not permitted. For Festival info 247-0197 or oxnardsalsafestival .
PASO ROBLES: California Mid-State Fair July 17-28, 2013
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PLYMOUTH: Amador County Fair July 25-28, 2013. Phone: (209) 245-6921, Address: 18621 Sherwood St. Plymouth, CA. 95669 amadorcountyfair
POMONA: Neon Splash Dash. Held at Fairplex. neonsplashdash
SACRAMENTO: California State Fair July 12 - 28, 2013. bigfun
SAN PEDRO: Family Sandcastle Building Day. Relive your favorite memories and create new ones during CMA's Family Sandcastle Building Day. All you need to bring is your best sandcastle building tools, a little shovel and bucket, and your castle creativity to this fun beach event. The sand on Cabrillo Beach will be thoroughly wet down to prepare for sand construction; the rest is up to you! All castle styles are welcome: moats, draw bridges, spires, windows, turrets, let your imagination run wild, but most importantly, have a great time at the beach with family and loved ones. Don't forget to bring your camera to capture Kodak moments and your sandcastle handiwork. This is a free event open to everyone. Time: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Location: Cabrillo Marine Aquarium, 3720 Stephen M. White Drive, San Pedro, CA 90731, 548-7562, cabrillomarineaquarium
SANTA PAULA: Citrus Balloon Classic Festival July 26-27, 2013, citrusclassicballoons
SANTA ROSA: Sonoma County Fair July 25 - Aug 11, 2012 sonomacountyfair
TOPANGA: Reggae 'Pon the Mountain. 4th annual music festival located in the beautiful mountains of Topanga Canyon, midway between the Pacific Ocean and the San Fernando valley features some of the best live reggae music, ample room for dancing, delicious food and beverages, clothing, jewelry, crafts by local artisans and a variety of environmentally conscious products and services. Come enjoy a full day of live music, delicious food, more than 3-dozen unique and diverse vendors. Performers include Anthony B Pato Banton, The Lions, The Now Generation, Mexico 68, The Expanders, Jah Faith Selecta 7 Los Angeles. Time: 10am7pm. Tickets are in advance, 5 at the door and children under 12 are admitted Parking is free and complimentary shuttle service is available along Topanga Canyon Blvd. at the Topanga Community Club. reggaeponthemountain
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