California Events
Paul Bunyan Days, Labor Day Weekend Tradition in Fort Bragg
Sunday, August 31, 2025
ARROYO GRANDE: Los Tres band, performing Latin, cumbia, salsa, 1-3 p.m. at Arroyo Grande Summer Concert Series at Heritage Square Park, Arroyo Grande, CA. Free, arroyogrande.org
COVELO: Round Valley Community Rodeo August 30-31, 2025. Held annually on Labor Day weekend, the 36th Annual Round Valley Lions Club Rodeo is a tradition. Location: 22830 S. Airport Rd., Covelo, CA. $, ccpra.com | rodeos mac.roundvalley.org/event/rodeo/
PLEASANT HILL: Sunsets by the Lake Concerts with The Big Jangle, Tom Petty tribute at City Hall. Location: 100 Gregory Lane, Pleasant Hill, CA. Free, pleasanthillca.gov
Past events
CALIFORNIA: California Free Fishing Day August 31, 2024. Bag limits and other restrictions apply. wildlife.ca.gov
ARCATA: The Bump Foundation at Arcata Free Summer Concerts Arcata Main Street 8th Street & 9th Street, G & H Street Arcata, CA. Free, northcoastgrowersassociation.org/ arcataplaza.html
ARNOLD: Flashback at Arnold Concerts in the Park Cameo Plaza 1004 Highway 4 Arnold, CA Free, cameoplaza.net
ARNOLD: Calaveras Big Trees State Park Astronomy Nights, 9-10:30 p.m. at Scenic Overlook. Come look at the stars! Docents will be sharing information and telling stories as everyone gazes at the night sky. Two telescopes and astronomical binoculars will give you a closer look at the moon, planets and deep sky objects. Location: 1170 East Highway 4, Arnold, CA $10 parking approx., bigtrees.org
ARNOLD: Sierra Nevada Arts & Crafts Festival August 31-September 1, 2024, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Beautiful redwoods setting for a Labor Day Weekend tradition serving California with arts & entertainment at Bristol's Cafe Grounds 961 Highway 4 Arnold, CA 95223 Free admission, brotherspromotions.com
ATASCADERO: The JD Project Rock, Blues & Country, 5-10 p.m. at Atascadero Dancing in the Streets Downtown during Cruisin' Weekend. Atascadero, CA Free, visitatascadero.com
BASS LAKE: Eddie Guzman + Wild Hare Band at Bass Lake Free Summer Concerts, Marina Tiki Bar & Grill, 54406 Rd 432, Bass Lake, CA. basslakeboatrentals.com
BIG BEAR LAKE: Cool Run Car Show August 31 2024, 1o a.m.-5 p.m. at Big Bear Lake Convention Center. 100+ unique and classic cars, vendors and live entertainment presented by Rodriders. Location: 42900 Big Bear Blvd., Big Bear Lake, CA. Free to see, bigbear.com
BIG BEAR LAKE: Big Bear LakeFest August 30-September 2, 2024 at Swim Beach. Free 2 day concert at Ski Beach, Beer Garden and Local Food Vendors. Swim Lakefest Open Water Swim race from Veterans Park back to Festival HQ at Swim Beach. Paddle Lakefest paddle races on Stand-Up Paddleboards, Kayaks, and more! Ultimate Arm Wrestling League, BMX Action Sports + athletes from Nitro Circus & ESPN XGames Location: 41216 Park Ave Big Bear Lake, CA. .bigbear.com/ events/ big-bear-lakefest/
BIG BEAR LAKE: Petty Party - Tom Petty tribute + Gypsy Dream - Fleetwood Mac Tribute 7 p.m. at Big Bear Concerts in the Village at Big Bear Lake Village, Pine Knott Ave. & Village Drive, Big Bear Lake, CA. Free, bigbear.com
BIG BEAR LAKE: Labor Day Quilt Show August 31-September 1, 2024, 10 a.m. at Destination Big Bear. Quilting work, vendor craft booths, door prizes, and Bear In The Woods quilt raffle. Location: 713 Stocker Rd., Big Bear Lake, CA. busybearsquiltguild.com
BISHOP: Eastern Sierra Tri-County Fair August 29-September 1, 2024, featuring Butler Amusements Carnival. Sat&Sun hours are 12 p.m.-12 a.m. Strolling magicians, clowns, jugglers, stilt walkers, and puppet shows, BMX stunt show, bands perform from rock to mariachi and more. Held Labor Day Weekend Fair, the Open Horse & Rodeo Show includes Ranch Class, English and Western. Parade & Cattle Drive on Main Street, then Rodeo is August 31, 2024, 6 p.m. Demolition Derby Sept.1; Headliner concerts with Banda Cuisillos on Aug.29 & Michael Ray on Aug.30, with tickets $20-826. Fair admission $10 approx., tricountyfair.com | Sept. Fairs
CAMBRIA: Pinedorado "Roaring Back" August 31-September 2, 2024. Saturday Parade Downtown kicks off Pinedorado, where the town is buzzing as the hub of activities in this annual events which includes a Car Show, Parade and Pinedorado grounds open-up with food, drink, games, music, and fun for everyone. Enjoy beef and chicken barbeque, hamburgers, Linn's pies, and more. The Pub sells local wines and beers, and kids, young and old enjoy carnival games, while the very young can ride the train and cars. Each day there's live music - dancing encouraged. Free, cambrialions.org/pinedorado
CHICO: Movies in the Park: The Super Mario Bros. Movie, 6-10 p.m. at DeGarmo Park. Grab your family and friends, pack your blankets and chairs, and watch this blockbuster hit under the stars. Location: 3428 Esplanade, Chico, CA. Free, chicorec.gov
CLAYTON: East Bay Mudd, Classic soul, R&B, 6-8:30 p.m. at Concerts in the Grove season grand finale. "The Grove" Park, 6001 Main Street, Downtown Clayton, CA Free, claytonca.gov
COARSEGOLD: Coarsegold Peddler's Antique & Collectible Show and Beer Garden August 31-September 2, 2024, 8 a.m.-dusk, Highway 41. Includes acres of antiques, collectibles & treasures. Music on Saturday & Sunday. Location: Exit by the Old Barn, Coarsegold, CA. Free admission, $5 parking, coarsegoldchamberofcommerce.com
COSTA MESA: Gem Faire August 30-September 1, 2024 at Orange County Fairgrounds. Fine jewelry, precious and semi-precious gemstones, millions of beads, crystals, gold and silver, pearls, minerals, fossils, jewelry repair, cleaning and ring sizing while you shop. Hours: Friday, 12-6 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Location: 88 Fair Dr., Costa Mesa, CA. $7 + $12 parking, gemfaire.com
FERNDALE: Humboldt County Fair "Where the Highway Ends and the Fun Begins" August 21-September 2, 2024 (closed Monday). Horse Racing, AOK Clown Show, Youth Livestock, Concerts, Pie Eating Contest, Chili Cookoff and more. Ferndale, CA. $12 approx. humboldtcountyfair.org | fairs
FORESTHILL: Divide Heritage Festival August 31, 2024, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Food, Craft Vendors, Old West Re-enactment, Historical Displays, Old Town Walking Tours, American Legion Pig Roast, Raffle for Black Powder Rifle and more. Foresthill Memorial Park 24500 - 24599 Harrison St. Foresthill, CA. Free, foresthillchamber.com
FORT BRAGG: Fort Bragg Paul Bunyan Days August 30-September 2, 2024 is held always on Labor Day Weekend. Most events are free to see. Parade is always on Monday. Event includes Logging Contests, Logging Show, Pie Sale, Kids Parade, Firemen Water Fights, Car Show, Belle of the Redwoods, Kangaroo Kort, Horseshoes, Tricycle Races, Ugly Dog Contest, Craft Fair, more.
HOLLYWOOD: Forever Summer Concert Season - Marvel Studios' Infinity Saga Concert Experience August 31, 2024, 8 p.m. at Hollywood Bowl. Location: 2301 N Highland Ave., Los Angeles, CA. $, hollywoodbowl.com
HUNTINGTON BEACH: Civil War Days August 31-September 1, 2024. 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. Hours: Saturday 10 a.m.- 6 p.m. approx. Sunday 9 a.m.-4 p.m. approx. Free admission, hbhistory.org/civilwar
KERNVILLE: Sierra Arts & Crafts Festival August 31-September 2, 2024 in Circle Park. Artists show & sell unique creations throughout the weekend. The Kern River Valley Art Association (KRVAA) proudly presents this event. krvaa.org
LAGUNA BEACH: Sawdust Festival "Where Art Meets Magic" June 28-September 1, 2024, 11 a.m. daily at Sawdust Festival Grounds. Fine arts, entertainment and sawdust. Location: 935 Laguna Canyon Rd., Laguna Beach, CA. $12, sawdustartfestival.org
LAGUNA BEACH: Pageant of the Masters and Festival of the Arts, A La Mode: The Art of Fashion, through August 30, 2024. The Pageant in a star-lit amphitheater features tableaux vivants (living pictures) that are faithful re-creations of classical and contemporary works of art in which real people pose to look exactly like the subjects in original paintings and sculptures. Pageant $35-up, or Festival only $10-15, foapom.com
LAGUNA BEACH: Art A-Fair Festival through September 1, 2024. Features 115 known artists in a juried art show and sell, along with entertainment, concerts and food available for purchase. Location: 777 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna, Beach, CA. $10 or season pass $15, art-a-fair.com
LAKEPORT: Lake County Fair Lighting Up August 29-September 1, 2024. Carnival, Jr. auction, fair entertainment and Grandstand which does not require additional ticket or fee: Mud Boggs Aug.30; UTV Barrel Races & Quadiators Aug.29; Mini Destruction Derby & Boat Races Aug.31; Jaripeo Sep.1. Location: 401 Martin St. Lakeport, CA. $9-10, lakecountyfair.com | Sept. Fairs
LAKESIDE: Barona Powwow August 30-September 1, 2p024 at Barona Sports Park, Barona Indian Reservation, 1000 Wildcat Canyon Rd., Lakeside, CA. Dry camping permitted. Drums & dancers welcome. Friday Gourd Dancing 6 p.m. & Grand Entry 8 p.m.; Saturday 5K Fun Run 7 a.m., Gourd Dancing 12:30 & 6 p.m.; Grand Entry 2 & 8 p.m. 49 Drum Contest after Saturday evening session. Sunday Gourd Dancing 12:30 & 6 p.m.; Grand Entry 2 & 8 p.m.Free admission, barona-nsn.gov or facebook.com/ BaronaPowwow/ | pow wow
LAGUNA HILLS: Laguna Hills Symphony on the Go! , 6 p.m. at Cabot Park. Free admission, ci.laguna-hills.ca.us
LAKE ARROWHEAD: Urgent L.A., Foreigner tribute, 6-9 p.m. at Lake Arrowhead Free Summer Concerts in the Village. Lake Arrowhead Village in the towering pines of the San Bernardino Mountains 28200 Highway 189 Lake Arrowhead, CA. Free as space permits with reserved table options starting at $40 for 2 people thelakearrowheadvillage.com
LONG BEACH: Long Beach Greek Festival August 31-September 2, 2024 at Assumption Greek Orthodox Church 5761 East Colorado Street Long Beach, California $5, lbgreekfest.org
LONG BEACH: So Rad, 90s + Crown City Bombers, 1-9 p.m. at Summertime in the SLV Concert Series at Shoreline Village, Long Beach, CA Free, shorelinevillage.com
LOS ANGELES: Mexican Regional Showcase presented by BMI & Walter Mosely Group and AJUDISGUA Mexican Regional, Cultural Dance, 6-10 p.m. at Levitt Pavilion Summer Concerts, W. 6th Street & South Park View Street Los Angeles, Ca 90057 Free, levittlosangeles.org
LOS ANGELES: Son Mayor, Latin sounds, 5 p.m. Los Angeles County Museum of Art Latin Sounds. Location: at Hancock Park, Los Angeles, CA. Free, lacma.org
LOS BANOS: California Garlic Festival August 30-September 1, 2024, 12-7 p.m. at the San Joaquin Fairgrounds. Cooking Demos, Monster Truck Rides, Classic Car Show, Photography Contest, Inflatables Splash & Fun Zone, Pageant & Princess competition, and eating tons of garlic-laced foods such as Garlic Fries, Garlic Mushrooms and Garlic Ice Cream. Location: 403 F St., Los Banos, CA. $15, cagarlicfestival.com
MALIBU: Chili Cook-off August 30-September 2, 2024. Hours: Friday 4-10p Locals Night; Saturday 1-10p Chili Competition; Sunday 1-10p; Monday 1-8p. It's a weekend full of music, food vendors, chili tasting, drinks, amusements with a carnival, and skate contest to honor Johnny Strange, artisans, friends and family. Location: 23575 Civic Center Way, Malibu, CA 90265 $15-99, malibuchilicookoff.org
MARIPOSA: Mariposa County Fair August 30-September 2, 2024. Special Contests: Dachshund Race Diaper Derby, Mutton Busting, Pony Hop Race, Stick Horse Race, Tricycle Race, Power Wheels Derby, Ultimate Cowboy & Ultimate Cowgirl Contests, and Watermelon Seed Spitting Contest. Location: 5007 Fairgrounds Rd., Mariposa, CA. $10 + $5 parking; rodeo or derby $12-20, mariposafair.com | Sept. Fairs
MONTEREY: Extreme Rodeo and Bull Riding during Fair August 30-September 1, 2024 Fiesta del Charro Monterey County Fairgrounds & Fair 2004 Fairground Road Monterey, CA montereycountyfair.com $12 approx does not include fair admission
MONTEREY: Monterey County Fair "Barn to Be Wild", August 29-September 2, 2024. Dozens of bands, K9 Kings Frisbee Dog Show, Produce Carver, Magic, All Alaskan Racing Pigs, Wine Tasting, Pony Rides, Horse Racing, Flying U Rodeo and Livestock daily. Location: Fairgrounds, 2004 Fairground Rd., Monterey, CA $12-15, montereycountyfair.com
MORRO BAY: Art in the Park August 31-September 2, 2024, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Monday 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Morro Bay Park corner of Morro Bay Blvd and Harbor Drive. 1/2 mile off Hwy 1.Use Morro Bay Blvd offramp. Free. morrobayartinthepark.com
MURPHYS: Sweet Hayah, Retro soul, 5-8:30 p.m. at Murphys Summer Concerts Forest Meadows Golf Course, 633 Forest Meadows Dr., Murphys, CA Free, forestmeadowsgolfcourse.com
NEWPORT BEACH: Jimmy’s Buffet, Jimmy Buffett Tribute at Tunes at the Dunes. It's a fun day of entertainment.
NORCO: Small Town…Big Fun! Norco Fair August 30- September 2, 2024. Cowboy Kenny Bartram Freestyle Motocross Steel Rodeo Tour, Lawnmower Races, Ranch Rodeo Friday, Bull Riding Saturday & Sunday, Livestock Show & Auction, concerts, carnival and Parade and Parade 10 a.m. on Monday. $15 presale, $20 door, norcofair.org
NOVATO: Pride & Joy SF Pop, soul at Hot Amphitheater Nights, 5-7 p.m. at Hamilton Amphitheater. Location: 601 N. Hamilton Parkway Novato, CA Free, novato.org
ORANGE: Orange International Street Fair "The Golden Orange" August 30-September 1, 2024 at Orange Plaza. Location: Chapman Ave and Glassell Street, Orange, CA Free, some events charge fee, orangestreetfair.org
PALA: Pala Honoring Traditions Gathering August 31, 2024, 12 p.m. at Pala Rey Youth Campground. Public is welcome. Location: 10779 Hwy 79, Pala, CA palatribe.com | pow wow
PISMO BEACH: San Luis Obispo Symphony, Pismo Beach Pops by the Sea Avila Beach Golf Resort 6464 Ana Bay Rd Avila Beach, CA 93424 $25 Lawn seating, my805tix.com $15 ages 13 to 17 years, slosymphony.org
PLEASANTON: Scottish Highland Gathering & Games, August 31-September 1, 2024, 8 a.m.-6 p.m. at Alameda County Fairgrounds. $44.80 + $15 per car parking, alamedacountyfair.com
QUINCY: Plumas Homegrown Americana Festival August 30-September 1, 2024 at Plumas County Fairgrounds. Labor Day Weekend bluegrass music festival includes some serious Square Dancing. Location: Fairground Road, Quincy, CA. $55 admission for 3 days, camping optional fees, plumasamericana.com
RANCHO PALOS VERDES: Max 80s at Rancho Palos Verdes Concerts at Terranea Resort & Spa 100 Terranea Way Rancho Palos Verdes, CA Free for hotel guests but now charging $30 ticket fee for non-guests, terranea.com
SACRAMENTO: Chalk it Up August 31-September 2, 2024, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. at Fremont Park. 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. Location: 16th & Q Streets, Midtown Sacramento, CA. chalkitup.org | chalk
SACRAMENTO: SacAnime August 30-September 1, 2024 at Convention Center. Guests include Jodi Benson, the voice of Ariel - Little Mermaid; Bill Morrison - The Simpsons; Cosplay, contests, Cafe Hoshi, Art and Manga Contests and countless entertainment. Sacramento Convention Center, 1400 J Street, Sacramento, CA $25-60, sacanime.com
SACRAMENTO: Tejano Conjunto Festival August 31-September 1, 2024 Tejano Conjunto Festival Annual event taking place Labor Day Weekend. Location: Cesar Chavez Plaza, 910 I Street, Sacramento, CA. $30 approx., facebook.com/ TejanoConjuntoFestivalSac
SAN BERNARDINO: Labor Day music featuring Holy Crow, 7-9 p.m. at San Bernardino Summer Concerts Mountain Grove at Citrus Plaza, 27511 San Bernardino Ave., San Bernardino, CA. Free, mtgrove.com
SAN FRANCISCO: Meklit's Movement Immigrant Orchestra, San Francisco Summer Concert at Yerba Buena Gardens. Location: Yerba Buena Gardens, Mission Street between 3rd & 4th Streets, San Francisco, CA. Free, ybgfestival.org
SANTA BARBARA: Santa Barbara Arts & Crafts Special Labor Day Weekend Show August 31, 2024, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Fine and Contemporary Art & Craft from 200 Artists and Artisans. Location: East Cabrillo Blvd. on the beach from Stearns Wharf to Calle Cesar Chavez. Santa Barbara, CA. Free admission, santabarbaraca.gov
SONOMA: Derek Irving at Sonoma Summer Concerts Cornerstone Sonoma Concerts 23570 Arnold Drive Sonoma, CA 95476 Free, cornerstonesonoma.com
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE: Cliff Porter of Jelly Bread 5:45-9:15 p.m. at Heavenly Village Summer Concert Series, 1001 Heavenly Village Way, South Lake Tahoe, CA, Free, theshopsatheavenly.com
STOCKTON: Labor Day Pow Wow August 31, 2024, 11 a.m.-9 p.m. University of the Pacific 901 Presidents Drive Stockton, CA 95211 Free - everyone welcome, pacific.edu | pow wow
SUNNYVALE: Last summer concert features Tony Lindsay R&B, contemporary jazz, 6-8:30 p.m. at Sunnyvale Jazz & Beyond on Historic Murphy Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA. sunnyvaledowntown.org
TORRANCE: Petty Theft, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers tribute at Torrance Summer Concerts at Wilson Park Amphitheatre 2200 Crenshaw Blvd. Torrance, CA Free, torranceca.gov
TWAINE HARTE: Ticket To Ride Electric, The Beatles tribute, 6-8 p.m. at Concerts in the Pines in Eproson Park. Location: 22901 Meadow Drive, Twain Harte, CA Free, twainhartecc.com
UPPER LAKE: Blue Wing Blues Festival August 31-September 2, 2024 at Tallman Hotel, 9550 Main St., Upper Lake, CA. $75+tax, tallmanhotel.com | lineup
VENTURA: Susie Hansen Latin Band Latin dance, jazz, Summer Concerts at Los Olivas Adobe, 4200 Olivas Park Dr., Ventura, CA. cityofventura.ca.gov $20 tix approx. (805) 658-4726
WHITE PINES: Sierra Nevada Logging Museum Logging Jamboree August 31, 2024, 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Logging Museum 2148 White Pines White Pines, CA | logging
WOODSIDE: Kings Mountain Art Fair August 31-September 2, 2024, 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
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