California Events
Saturday, September 1, 2018
AMADOR CITY: Amador City Tomato Festival, Noon - 4 p.m. Local Tomatoes, Heirloom Tomatoes, Cherry Tomatoes….Taste organic, heirloom tomatoes from the Feist family garden. Tomato inspired lunch - Live Americana music, Barrel Samples! Feist Wines 14173 Old Highway 49 Amador City, CA feistwines.com | amador-city.com | tomatoes
ARNOLD: Peddler's Fair September 1-2, 2018. Beautiful redwoods setting for a Labor Day Weekend tradition serving California with arts & entertainment for 46 years!
ARCADIA: 626 Night Market August 31-September 2, 2018, 4 p.m.-1 a.m. at Santa Anita Park. Performances and a DJ dance floor. Shop from hundreds of vendors selling food, merchandise, and crafts 626nightmarket.com
ATASCADERO: Star Wars: Last Jedi, Summer Movies in the Gardens at Sunken Gardens Park, 6500 Palma Ave. Free, bring blankets and low back lawn chairs. atascadero.org
BENICIA: Benicia Film Festival August 31-September 2, 2018. Labor Day Weekend Benicia Film Festival features films, food & wine. Funds raised directly benefit Arts & Culture in Downtown Benicia, beniciafilmfestival.com
BISHOP: Labor Day Arts & Crafts Show August 31-September 3, 2018. 40 vendors sell quality handcrafted items and fine arts. Food vendors keep the crowd satisfied with a variety of foods. The show is held in the Bishop City Park, and runs in conjunction with the Tri-County Fair. Location: Bishop City Park. inyo.org
CAMBRIA: Pinedorado Days September 1-3, 2018 Parade & 5K Run on September 1, 2018 Car Show September 2, 2018 Three days of great activities! pinedorado.com
CLAYTON: Soap Box Derby September 1, 2018, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Twelfth Annual Soap Box Derby and Classic Car Show Main Street Downtown Clayton, CA ci.clayton.ca.us | soapbox
COARSEGOLD: Labor Day Peddlers Market September 1-3, 2018. Includes acres of antiques, collectibles & treasures. Hours: Saturday and Sunday, the Peddlers Market runs from dawn to dusk, and on Labor Day, from dawn to 3 p.m. coarsegoldhistoricvillage.com
FONTANA:
All Accordion Fest
August 31-September 2, 2018
Held at Slovene Hall in Fontana, CA
FORESTHILL: Divide Heritage Festival September 1-2, 2018. California's State Gold Panning Championships, a Logging Contest, American Legion's Pig Roast, a Chili Cook Off and many activities for children. Foresthill's Heritage Festival Foresthill, CA foresthillchamber.org
FORT BRAGG: Paul Bunyan Days August 31-September 3, 2018 Labor Day Weekend
HERMOSA BEACH: Fiesta Hermosa September 1-3, 2018, Free entertainment and arts festival at the beach.
HOMEWOOD:
Homewood Handcrafted Designs under the Pines (Labor Day weekend) August 31,
September 1 & 2
10am to 5pm
Homewood Mountain Resort/5145 West Lake Blvd, Homewood, CA, pacificfinearts.com
HUNTINGTON BEACH: Civil War reenactment September 1 - 2, 2018. See Civil War battles and weapon demonstrations, watch President Lincoln deliver the Gettysburg Address, and hear a band concert in Huntington Central Park. Location: 7111 Talbert Ave., Huntington Beach, CA. Free admission, hbhistory.org/civilwar
HUNTINGTON BEACH: Labour of Love Music Festival September 1, 2018, Bolsa Chica State Beach. Free Christian music festival features headliner Newsboys.
HUNTINGTON BEACH: BeachFront Cinema at Huntington State Beach September 1 - 2, 2018, Admission fee charged, beachfrontcinema.com
INGLEWOOD: The First Annual Tailgate Fest on The Forum grounds Inglewood, CA $109-up, LATailgateFest.com
JULIAN:
Grape Stomp Festa
September 1, 2018, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
Menghini Winery 1150 Julian Orchards Drive,
Julian, CA
$15-50,
menghiniwinery.com
KERNVILLE: Sierra Arts & Crafts Festival September 1-3, 2018 in Circle Park.
Artists show & sell unique creations throughout the weekend. Hours: 9
a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday | 9 a.m.-1 p..m. Monday. The Kern River Valley Art Association (KRVAA)
proudly presents this event. krvaa.org
LAGUNA BEACH: Final show! Pageant of the Masters
LAKESIDE: Barona Powwow August 31-September 2, 2018 Barona Sports Park, Barona Indian Reservation 1000 Wildcat Canyon Rd Lakeside, CA Free admission, barona-nsn.gov
LINCOLN: Funk Fest at Thunder Valley Casino Resort. O'Jays, Ohio Players and more thundervalleyresort.com
LONG BEACH: E Hula Mau August 31-September 2, 2018. Hula & Chant Competition Terrace Theater 300 E. Ocean Blvd. Long Beach, CA ticketmaster.com ehulamau.org
LONG BEACH:
New Blues Festival
September 1-2, 2018
El Dorado Regional Park
7801 E Wardlow Rd. Long Beach, CA $40-250 newbluesfestival.com
LONG BEACH: Long Beach Greek Festival September 1-3, 2018, 12 p.m. daily.
LONG BEACH: Indie Film Festival August 29- September 2, 2018. Cinemark at the Pike Theaters. International film and music festival, lbifest.com
LOS ANGELES / HOLLYWOOD: Los Angeles Times The Taste August 31 -September 2, 2018
MAMMOTH LAKES: September 1-3, 2018, 10 a.m. 110+ exhibiting visual artists, sample international food, local craft beers and wine, listen to live musical performances and entertain families with kid's art workshops. Free parking along Minaret Road. monoarts.org
McARTHUR: Mountain Jubilee August 30-September 3, 2018. inter-mountainfair.com Barrel Racing, ACTRA Team Roping, Small Animal Show, CountrIntMtn Valley Trail Rides, FRVCC Farmers Market, BBQ Dinner, Horseshoe Tournament, Music Series Kick-off, Big Ball Tournament, Crafts Store, Antique Car Show, Pony Plop Bingo, Mud Run Races, Trike Races, Blow Fish Races, BBQ Dinner, Beer Garden, Egg Roulette, Live Music
MILLBRAE:
Millbrae Art & Wine Festival September 1-2, 2018, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. free admission
Broadway Avenue between Victoria and Meadow
Millbrae Chamber of Commerce
millbrae.miramarevents.com
MORRO BAY: Art in the Park September 1-3, 2018, 10 a.m. in Morro Bay Park. Annual show offers 108 artists and crafts people a high quality outdoor setting to display and sell the finest handmade art and crafts in San Luis Obispo County. Location: Morro Bay Blvd & Harbor Drive. September 1, 10am to 5pm Sunday September 2, 10am to 5pm Monday September 3, 10am to 4pm. Food and drink available at the festival. morrobayartinthepark.com
ORANGE: Orange International Street Fair August 31 - September 2, 2018. Friday 5-10 p.m. Saturday 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Sunday 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Location: Orange Plaza, Chapman Ave and Glassell Street, Orange, CA Free, some events charge fee, orangestreetfair.org
PLACERVILLE: Dry Diggings Camping and Music Festival August 31-September 2, 2018 El Dorado Fairgrounds 100 Placerville Dr. Placerville, CA 95667 $145-up drydiggingsfestival.com
PLEASANTON: Highland Gathering and Games September 1-2, 2018 at Alameda County Fairground
PIERCY: Piercy Redwood Run Biker Festival Kiwanis Redwood Run September 1-3, 2018 Piercy, CA redwoodrun.org
POMONA: LA County Fair August 31-September 23, 2018.
RANCHO CUCAMONGA: I. E. Jazz and Wine Festival at beautiful Mountain View Winery, 10013 8th St, Unit W, Rancho Cucamonga, CA. iejazzfest.com
SAN DIEGO: Little Italy Stickball Tournament San Diego Little Italy September 1-2, 2018, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. littleitalysd.com
SAN FRANCISCO EAST BAY: California Independent Film Festival August 24-September 1, 2018 held in Morinda, Moraga, East Bay area of San Francisco at historic Orinda Theatre, Rheem Theatre and the Castro Theatre. caiff.org
SACRAMENTO: SacAnime Aug.31-Sept.2, 2018 Sacramento Convention Center Sacramento, CA sacanime.com
SACRAMENTO: Chalk it Up September 1-3, 2018
Labor Day Weekend at Fremont Park, and throughout the year as Chalk It Up to Sacramento works to support the vibrant talent of young artists. The festival features over 200 sidewalk paintings. chalkitup.org
SACRAMENTO: Tejano Conjunto Festival September 1-2, 2018 Tejano Conjunto Festival Annual event taking place Labor Day Weekend. Location: Cesar Chavez Plaza, 910 I Street, Sacramento, CA 95838 $25-35 tickets | eventbrite.com
SAN DIEGO:
Plumeria Festival Labor Day Weekend September 1-2, 2018, Noon - 4 p.m. Saturday; 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Sunday; Potted plant sales 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. both
days
Casa del Prado, Rooms 101 & 104 Balboa Park, San Diego Free admission plumeriafestival.com
SAN DIEGO: U.S. Sand Sculpting Challenge August 31-September 3, 2018. Location: 1140 North Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA 92101 ussandsculpting.com
SAN PEDRO: LA Fleet Week August 31-September 3, 2018. lafleetweek.com
SANTA BARBARA: Santa Barbara Arts & Crafts Special Labor Day Weekend Show September 1-2, 2018. Fine and Contemporary Art & Craft from 200 Artists and Artisans. Hours: September 1, 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. and September 2, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Location: East Cabrillo Blvd. on the beach, Santa Barbara, CA. Free admission, santabarbaraca.gov
SAUSALITO: Sausalito Art Festival Labor Day Weekend September 1-3, 2018 Marinship Park, Sausalito, CA Sausalito Waterfront Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $25-up, sausalitoartfestival.org
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE: Heavenly Village Midway Art & Music Festival August 31- September 2, 2018. A full weekend of family-friendly entertainment including full carnival rides, art show, caricature artists, jugglers, fortune teller, face painter, 5k run and a Classic Car Show & Shine. Two stages feature bluegrass, funk, country and rock. theshopsatheavenly.com
STOCKTON: Labor Day Pow Wow August 31-September 2, 2018 University of the Pacific Wendell Phillips Center (WPC) Lawn 1000-1070 W Stadium Dr Stockton, CA 95204 Free - everyone welcome, pacific.edu
TUOLUMNE: Strawberry Music Fall Festival August 30-September 3, 2018. Westside Park 17807 Tuolumne Road Tuolumne, CA
VENTURA: Ventura Nationals Car Festival $15 approx., Ventura Nationals takes place on Labor Day Weekend each year. It includes a car and motorcycle show, an art show and a rod and car run. Another exciting element of the event (festival) is the live music. venturanationals.com
VENTURA: Aloha Beach Festival September 1-2, 2018. It's back! Surfing competition, Frisbee dogs, vendors, food, Hawaiian music, reggae, etc. and dance. Location: Beach front west of Ventura Pier. Free, alohabeachfestival.us
WILLOW CREEK: Willow Creek Big Foot Days Parade & Festival. Downtown Willow Creek, Calif. willowcreekchamber.com
WOODLAND: One Love Reggae Festival September 1-2, 2018
WOODSIDE: Kings Mountain Art Fair September 1-3, 2018, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Located between the firehouse and Kiddie Hollow, this special part of the fair showcases local talent, ranging from professional fine artists to the hobby crafts person. No pets. Location: 13889 Skyline Boulevard Woodside, CA. Free admission, kingsmountainartfair.org
California Music Festivals in September
Big Foot Days Willow Creek California
Ventura California Nationals Car Show and Festival
Live at Julliard Park Santa Rosa
Los Angeles Free Summer Concerts: Wonder-Full - A Stevie Wonder Celebration
Hollywood Jazz and Wine Concerts
Lake Arrowhead Free Summer Concerts in the Village
San Luis Obispo Concerts in the Plaza
South Lake Tahoe Summer Concerts
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