SUMMER CONCERTS
Twilight Concert Series Palo Alto, CA Free Concerts
Cypress Concerts on the Green Free Summer Concert Series
Coronado Promenade Concerts California Free Summer Concerts Series in the Park
Burbank Summer Concerts at Starlight Bowl, California
Bishop, California Community Band Concerts Free
Simi Valley California Music in the Park
Marysville California Free Summer Concerts
Amador City California Dancing in the Streets Concerts
Long Beach Municipal Concert Band Series
Long Beach Summer Concerts in Venues throughout the City
San Marcos, California Concerts in the Garden
Pasadena California Summer Concerts at Levitt Pavilion
Del Mar, California Summer Concerts Series
Los Angeles Free Summer Concerts in L.A.
South Lake Tahoe Summer Concerts | SeeCalifornia
Sacramento California Summer Pops Concerts in the Park
WEEKEND FESTIVALS AND EVENTS
AMADOR CITY: Summer Concerts & Dancing in the Street with the band Mokelumne Crossing. Music, Dancing, General Good Time
ATASCADERO: Atascadero Lakeside Wine Festival. A culinary and wine tasting affair. Enjoy juried fine art created by local artists and witness plein air artists in action at the festival. At the Atascadero Lake Park/Zoo. Ticket: pre, day of. atascaderowinefestival
BAKERSFIELD: B-Town Barrel Fest. Taste the world's finest Tequilas, Spirits, Beer, and Wine. Live entertainment, 21+. Time: 5-9 p.m. Ticket: 0. Location: Kern County Museum, 3801 Chester Ave., Bakersfield CA, 852-5000.
BALDWIN PARK: San Gabriel Comic Book Expo. Location: Baldwin Park Arts & Rec Park, 14403 B East Pacific Ave., Baldwin Park, CA. nuvein
BUCKINGHAM: Three Island Fiasco Sailboat Race. Time: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Konocti Bay Sailing Club is holding the 3rd annual race. Skipper's meeting is 11 am at the KBSC clubhouse in Braitos Marina located at the end of Eastlake Drive in Buckingham. The race starts at 1pm approx. Racers go around 3 islands or buoys set off the shore of an island (Anderson, Rattlesnake and Dollar Islands) in any order and any direction which is where the "fiasco" comes into the race. Brad King at 707-349-2999.
CARPINTERIA: Rods & Roses. 17th Annual Rod and Roses car and flower show. Thousands of autos and flowers plus family fun, food and crafts! Time: 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Location: Downtown Carpinteria, Linden Avenue, Carpinteria, CA. rodsandroses
CONCOW: Sacred Movement Music Festival, June 27-29, 2014. Saturday bands: New Monsoon, Tracorum, Wolf thump, Alli Battaglia & the MBC, Swamp Zen, High Beamz, B.O.G.G., Lush Baby and Chico Rockstars School of Music. Ticket 0 day pass. Location: (approx. 22 miles from Oroville or Paradise) off Highway 70. Concow, CA. sacredmovementmusicfestival
CULVER CITY: Fiesta of Gems, Culver City Rock & Mineral Club Show, June 28-29, 2014. Free admission, free parking. Hours: Sat 10-6, Sun 10a-5p. Veterans Memorial Auditorium 4117 Overland Ave. culvercityrocks
DANA POINT: Doheny Surf Festival, June 28-29, 2014. Celebrate Doheny's legendary surf history while raising funds for local State Parks. Legends of the Longboard contest, tandem exhibition, surfing 60s contest, beer garden, bands, movie in the park and more. The festival is FREE and open to the public and runs from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Beach parking 5.Produced by the Doheny State Beach Interpretive Association (DSBIA) and Utopia Entertainment, and presented by Subaru, the Doheny Surf Festival raises greatly needed funds for local State Parks, including Doheny State Beach. dohenysurffest
DEL MAR: Gospel Festival. 10th annual event headliner Fred Hammond. 25 musical acts on 4 stages throughout the day at San Diego County Fair. sdfair
FOUNTAIN VALLEY: Fountain Valley Summer Fest, June 26-29, 2014. This 4-day celebration will include carnival rides, food and beverage booths, game booths, local entertainment, exhibitors, non-profit organizations, live music, beer/wine garden, Live Sports Tent, the Fountain Valley Classic Car & Truck Show, and the K9 Fest event. Hours: Saturday 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Sunday 12 Noon- 9 p.m. Location: Mile Square Park, 16400 Brookhurst, Fountain Valley, CA, fountainvalley
IRVINE: St. Paul's Greek Festival June 27-29, 2014. Fri. 5 - 10p.m. Sat. Noon - 10 p.m. Sunday Noon - 9 p.m. Admission: Location: 4949 Alton Parkway Irvine, Ca. 733-2366 irvinegreekfest
KENWOOD: SONOMA Lavender Festival June 28 & 29, 2014, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Location: 8537 Sonoma Highway (Hwy 12), Kenwood, CA sonomalavender
KINGS BEACH: King of the Lake Disc Golf Championship, June 27-29, 2014. Competitors play in various parks, then all come together on Sunday at Lake of the Sky. Amateur Division and Pro Division contact dave@tahoemountainsports or Tahoe Mountain Sports at 530-546-7001.
LAKEWOOD: Block Party Returns. The Zippers band performs, music, food, kids entertainment and activities and more. Culminates in fireworks show after dark. lakewoodcity
LAYTONVILLE: Kate Wolf Music Festival, June 27-29, 2014. Featuring Joan Baez, Los Lobos, The Blue Broads, David Luning, Patchy Sanders, The Highway Poets, San Geronimo, Spark & Whisper, The Bootleg Honeys, The Alta California Orchestra, Joe Pug, Paper Bird, Perfect Crime, Tom Paxton, The Dunks, Indigo Girls, Playing for Change, Amy Helm, Ann & Pete Sibley, Garth Hudson, Las Cafeteras, The Rhythm Rangers, Rodney Crowell, T Sisters, Darlene Love, Poor Man's Whiskey, The Wood Brothers and more. Price: 5-230. Location: Black Oak Ranch, Laytonville, CA. katewolfmusicfestival
LOMPOC: Lompoc Flower Festival & Parade June 25-29, 2014. Parade at 10 a.m. on Saturday June 28, the parade departs from the corner of North "H" Street and East College then proceeds down "H" Street and Ocean Avenue past thousands of spectators. Bands, floats, equestrian units, drill teams, and clowns delight and entertain the crowd. Ryon Park 800 W. Ocean Lompoc, CA. Admission to festival: /day. lompocvalleyfestivals
LONG BEACH Pirate Invasion of the Belmont Pier, June 28-29, 2014. Saturday: 10a-9p. Sunday: 10a-6p. At Belmont Pier Sword Fight, Costume Contest, Dead Man's Tavern, Kids Zone, Treasure Hunt, Grog, Mermaids. alfredosbeachclub
LONG BEACH: U.S. National Jump Rope Championship, June 26-29, 2014. Time: 8a.m. Admission: per day or 2 for the weekend. Location: Convention Center Hall, spectators are welcome. usajumprope
LOS ANGELES: Mariachi USA Festival - at Hollywood Bowl. 2.75-60 reserved seating. ticketmaster
LOS OLIVOS: St. Mark's Cellar Classis: An Auction of Rare & Fine Wines. Time: 4-7 p.m. Location: St. Mark's-In-The-Valley Episcopal Church Address: 2901 Nojoqui Ave., Los Olivos, CA
MARKLEEVILLE: Alta Alpina Challenge: Riding the Wild Sierra. Join the fun in the beautiful Eastern Sierra for a 15 Mile fun Ride, 25 Mile family Ride, 62 Mile, Century, 135 Mile challenge and a double Century. Excellent support and smooth, low-traffic roads. Post Ride dinner. 499 Rider limit. altaalpina /challenge
MONTEREY: Americanaland. Acts include Dwight Yoakam, Antsy McClain and The Trailer Troubadours, Jim Lauderdale, Hollow Wood and Casey Frazier. Food trucks, a beer garden and full bar. Spread out a blanket and make a day of it. 0-75. Doors open at 10:30 a.m. Location: Monterey County Fair & Event Center, 2004 Fairgrounds Rd Monterey, CA. montereyamericanafestival
NOVATO: California Beer Festival. Craft beer and mouthwatering BBQ throughout the day. Stafford Lake Park, just a few miles north of the Golden Gate Bridge, features a pretty lake with an island and is nestled in the Marin County hills near Novato. Address: 3549 Novato Blvd., Novato, Ca. 5. Time: 12:30-5 p.m. californiabeerfestival
OAKLAND: Montclair Village Fine Arts Sidewalk Festival, June 27-29, 2014. 39th Annual arts festival. Location: Mountain Boulevard at La Salle Montclair Business District. Hours: 10am-6pm Fri/Sat; 10am-5pm Sun. pacificfinearts
OAKHURST: Yosemite Festival. Special guests include John Muir, Smokey the Beach and Abraham Lincoln. Time: 10 a.m. - 7 pm. admission. Location: Oakhurst Community Park, oakhurstchamber
OCEAN BEACH (SAN DIEGO): Street Fair & Chili Cook-off. The 35th Annual Ocean Beach Street Fair & Chili Cook-Off Festival's 70,000 visitors Time: 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. Hottest Chili, Judges' Award and Grand Prize: People's Choice Award. Take part in playing an Ocean Beach-opoly themed memory game. Five Stages of Continuous Live Music Artists, Alley Community Mural Art Project, Wonderland Children's Area, Chili Cook-Off, Beachside Beer Garden & Spirits Food Vendors and Local Restaurant Fare Unique Handcrafted Merchandise, Clothing. Location: Newport & Sunset Cliffs Blvd. oceanbeachsandiego
OCEANSIDE: Share Your Pride, Oceanside! is theme for the 21st annual Independence Day Parade
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OJAI: Ojai Valley Lavender Festival. The Ojai Valley Lavender Festival celebrates the fragrant, purple-flowered plant, the lavender, which is very abundant in the Ojai Valley in the summer season. Festival-goers will find a large variety of lavender products from plants and herbs to scented candles and essential oils. Time: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Libbey Park, Ojai, CA. ojaivisitors
PASADENA: PHAMExpo, June 28-29, 2014. Jam-packed with an impressive line-up of local and national makeup artists and stylists, cutting-edge technology, and up-and-coming trends. Held at Pasadena Convention Center, admission is - 70 for 1 day and 2 day passes. See: phamexpo
PASO ROBLES: Pig Roast. First annual pig roast at Justin Winery. . Time: 6-9:30 p.m. Location: 11680 Chimney Rock Rd., Paso Robles, CA. justinwine
PENN VALLEY: Mule & Donkey Show, June 27-29, 2014. Free to see. Penn Valley Fairgrounds, 10513 Spenceville Rd., Penn Valley, Calif, pvrodeo
REDONDO BEACH: Redondo Beach Summer Street Festival, June 28-29, 2014, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. in Riviera Village! Free admission. Location: Redondo & Catalina I Avenues, Redondo Beach, CA rvsummerfestival
REDWOOD CITY: Kiwanis Farmers Market, Saturdays April - November. Time: 8 a.m. - Noon. Location: 500 Block of Arguello, near the Sequoia Train Station. This market is the oldest and largest farmers market on the Peninsula, started in 1979.
RICHMOND: Juneteenth Family Day Parade & Festival. Juneteenth Parade at 10 a.m. on Cutting Blvd. & Marina Way South Parade ends at Nicholl Park on 31st & Macdonald. Featuring the Wells Fargo historic stage coach, African American Horse Riders, the Vallejo Corvette Club and many more. Juneteenth Festival11:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. at Nicholl Park on 33rd & Macdonald. Two stages of entertainment, health screenings ethnic food, kids expo, youth poetry slam, "Nae Nae" dance contest, vendors and more. richmondcajuneteenth
SACRAMENTO: Sacramento French Film Festival, June 20-29, 2014. Held at Crest Theatre. 1013 K Street, Sacramento, CA 95814 sacramentofrenchfilmfestival
SAN BENITO: San Benito County Saddle Horse Show June 26-29, 2014. sanbenitocountyrodeo
SAN DIEGO: Ocean Beach Street Fair & Chili Cook-Off . Time: 10 a.m. oceanbeachsandiego
SAN DIEGO: Pacific Lacrosse Festival, June 27-29, 2014. Locations: several schools in San Diego. pacificlacrossefestival
SAN FRANCISCO: San Francisco Pride June 28-29, 2014
SAN FRANCISCO: Treasure Island Flea Market, June 28-29.Rock the Summer. 10am to 4pm. Free Parking. Pet Friendly. Admission, Kids 12 under Celebrate Summer with a special lineup of Summertime shopping, activities, food and drinks. treasureislandflea
SAN PEDRO: Grunion Greeters, public invited, RSVP. Location: Cabrillo Marine Aquarium, 3720 Stephen M. White Drive, San Pedro, CA. 310-548-7562. cabrillomarineaquarium
SANTA BARBARA: Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Wine Festival. 50 Central Coast wineries and some of the best local bakers, caterers, and chefs in one spot to tantalize the taste buds of food and wine aficionados. Admission: 5 pre, door. Location: 2559 Puesta del Sol, Santa Barbara, Ca. sbnature
SANTA CLARA: Silicon Valley BBQ Championships, June 27-28, 2014. Bands Blue House, Cold Storage Band, The Megatones, RB3, Long Train Runnin', The Garage Band, The Houserockers, classic car show, games and contests, fun zone for kids, beer & wine, and the BEST BBQ that the Silicon Valley has ever tasted! Hours: June 27 4-9p, June 28 11a-7p. parking, event is Location: Central Park, 909 Kiely Blvd., Santa Clara, CA. svbbq
SANTA ROSA: Matanzas Creek Winery Days of Wine & Lavender. Location: 6097 Bennett Valley Road, Santa Rosa, CA 590-6464 matanzascreek
SONOMA: Sonoma Lavender Festival, June 28-29, 2014. Time: 10am to 5pm 8537 Sonoma Highway, Kenwood CA 95452 Lavender Marketplace: lavender plants, bath and body, diffusers, candles, gifts, pillows, sachets, hot/cold therapy wraps. Demos, Workshops, Spa treatments, Massage, Face painting, Crafts For Separate Purchase: Lavender cuisine by Worth our Weight, culinary apprentice program. Wine by Chateau St. Jean, Breathless Sparkling. Beer by Lagunitas 5 presale, door. sonomalavender /festival
STOCKTON: Bump Music Festival. Features bands Donald glaude Scotty Boy, JJ Flores, Panic City, Storm, Playboi. Time: Noon-Midnight. All ages events. 0-45. Location: Weber Point Events Center, 221 N Center St., Stockton, Calif. eventbrite
SUSANVILLE: Main Street Cruise Classic Car & Motorcycle Show N'Shine. Sponsored by Lassen County Chamber of Commerce in Historic Uptown Susanville. For more information, 257-4323, lassencountychamber
TRES PINOS: Rodeo, June 27-29, 2014, ccpra
VALLEY CENTER: Gourdstock Festival, June 28-29, 2014 < Time: 9a-5p, Bates Nut Farm, 15954 Woods Valley Rd. Valley Center, CA. Open to the public, Free parking, Free Entrance Groovy value, Far out Fun Arts and Crafts Vendors Classes. Demonstrations Make & Take Gourd Craft Arena, Opportunity Drawings ( ) Food Vendors on site Petting Zoo Gift Shops Picnic area. sandiegocountygourdpatch
VENTURA: Special Saturday Summer Harbor Cruise. Blues with Blue Stew Trio on board Island Packers. Departs from Island Packers at 1691 Spinnaker Drive aboard a 64' power catamaran with seating inside lower cabin and upper cabin. Cruise the harbor, marinas and the Ventura Keys. All trips depart at 7 p.m. and return by 9 p.m. 56 adult, senior (55+), 3 age 12 and under. 642-1393, islandpackers
VICTORVILLE: High Desert Music Festival & BBQ Showdown, June 28-29, 2014 Pop, Blues, Rock, Old School, R & B and the nation's top pit masters in this Kansas City Barbecue Society event. Cast your vote for People's Choice award. Ticket: / 2 tastes. 5 weekend pass. Victorville Fairgrounds, Victorville, California, highdesertmusicfestival /BBQCompetition.htm
VISTA: San Diego Scottish Highland Games and Gathering, June 28-29, 2014. Ticket: 4. Location: 1200 Vale Terrace Drive - Vista, CA sdhighlandgames
WOODLAND: Gumbo YA YA Music & Food Festival. Foods, kids activities, dance lessons, cooking demos, Gumbo Challenge, Mardi Gras parade. The Music: Jazz, Zydeco, Funk, Gospel, Blues, Latin, Caribbean and Pop. Foods: Cajun, Creole, Soul, Latin,BBQ of all types and Caribbean. Admission: 5, kids free with adults. Location: Yolo County Fairgrounds, 1250 E. Gum, Woodland, CA. louisianasue
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