California Events
Palm Desert's Winefest
Sunday, February 25, 2024
BAKERSFIELD: Bakersfield Home and Garden Show Feb 23-25, 2024, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Entertainment, activities and attractions include: arts, crafts, and food vendors. Location: Kern County Fairgrounds 1142 So. P Street, Bakersfield 93307 $ Admission, $ parking, bakersfieldhomeshows.com | home shows
CAMBRIA & SAN SIMEON: BlendFest on the Coast, February 22-25, 2024. The only wine event dedicated to blends, hosted by Paso Wine. Sunset Grand Tasting on Saturday, Feb. 24 features 40+ renowned Paso Robles wineries showcasing distinct Paso blends. Guests will enjoy spectacular wines, only surpassed by stunning Pacific Ocean views, on the Sundance Lawn of Oceanpoint Ranch in Cambria. $60-155, pasowine.com
COSTA MESA: The Best Home Show February 24-25, 2024 at Orange County Fairgrounds. Location: 88 Fair Drive Costa Mesa, CA Pre-register for free admission, thebesthomeshow.com | home shows
COSTA MESA: Gem Faire February 23-25, 2024 at OC Fairgrounds Fair & Event Center. Precious & semi-precious gemstones, millions of beads, crystals, gold, silver, minerals & more at manufacturers' prices. Nearly 200 exhibitors from around the world. Jewelry repair, cleaning & ring sizing. Location: 88 Fair Dr., Costa Mesa, CA. $7, parking $, gemfaire.com
FRESNO: Fresno Tattoo Expo February 24-25, 2024 at Fresno Fairgrounds. Fresno Tattoo Convention features 200+ tattooers. All ages welcome, bring the family! Get tattooed and enjoy live music, sideshow performers, vendors, food & drinks. Hosted by Central Valley Tattoo. Location: 1121 S. Chance Ave. $20-30, fresnotattooexpo.com facebook.com/p/ Fresno-Tattoo-Expo-100064755273975/
INDIO: Riverside County Fair & National Date Fest February 16-25, 2024 at Riverside County Fairgrounds. Includes queen and court, date contests and foods, carnival rides, vendor booths, food and Presidents Day Parade. 46350 Arabia St, Indio, CA 92201. $12 presale, $15 approx. datefest.org
JURUPA VALLEY: Dickens Festival February 24-25, 2024 at Jensen Alvarado Historic Ranch & Museum, 4307 Briggs St., Jurupa Valley, CA. A Victorian parade, concerts, games, vendors, food booths and fun are included on one of Riverside's top cultural events all year long! dickensfest.com
LOS ANGELES: LA Chinatown Firecracker February 24-25, 2024, 8 a.m. One of the Largest and Oldest Lunar New Year 5K/10K, Kiddie and PAW Races at the historic Los Angeles Chinatown Plaza includes one complimentary beer at the Beer Garden for age 21+. In addition, participants and their guests will enjoy the The 46th Annual Lunar New Year Celebration in the heart of historic Chinatown with an opening ceremony filled with lion dancers and the traditional lighting of 100,000 firecrackers. The Firecracker festival includes vendors and booths. $, firecracker10k.org
LOS ANGELES: Reel Independent Film Festival February 21-March 2, 2024, takes place at multiple cinema locations and venues. $tickets, hollywoodreelindependentfilmfestival.com
LOS ANGELES: cicLAvia Melrose 4-Miles of Open Streets Connecting Fairfax to Vermont February 25, 2024, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Multiple modes of people-powered transportation - walk, stroll, skate, jog, scooter, or bike on car-free streets. Location: Melrose Ave. between Fairfax Ave. and Vermont Ave. Free, ciclavia.org
MENLO PARK: Asheba's Caribbean Music for Children, 11 a.m. at Belle Haven Library. Kids and their families love dancing and singing along with the upbeat, joyful music of Asheba! Location: 413 Ivy Drive, Menlo Park, CA. Free, menlopark.gov
MONTEREY: East of Eden Cat Fanciers Show February 24-25, 2024, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monterey Fairgrounds 2004 Fairground Road Monterey, CA 93940. $10, eoecf.org
MONTEREY: Rancho Cielo Culinary Round Up, February 25, 2024, 4-10 p.m. at Portola Hotel & Spa. Exclusive evening of culinary delights, wine and Rancho Cielo's Drummond Culinary Academy students in action.
PALOS VERDES PENINSULA: South Coast Botanic Garden Astra Lumina, An Enchanted Night Walk Amongst The Stars in Los Angeles, select days through February 25, 2024. The limited engagement, multisensory immersive experience that holds a special connection to the stars above, brings special meaning to the holidays. $ tickets, southcoastbotanicgarden.org
POMONA: Quinceañera Magazine Expo, 12-5 p.m. at Fairplex. Vendors from Latino Brides, Sweet Sixteen, and Prom Queens offer one-stop shopping: Photographers, Videographers, DJ's, Bands, Caterers, Cake or Bakery, Decorators, Mariachis, Jumping Balloons or Inflatables, Limo Services, Tuxedo Shops, Bridal Stores, Jewelry Stores, Choreographers, Makeup Artist, Bartending Services, Florists and more. $, fairplex.com
REDWOOD CITY: San Francisco Peninsula Camellia Society (SFPCS) Camellia Show February 24-25, 2024, at Community Activities Building, 1400 Roosevelt, Redwood City, CA camelliasfpcs.org | camellias
RIPON: Almond Blossom Festival February 22-25, 2024. Always the last weekend of February.
SAN DIEGO: Chef Fest 2024, 1-11 p.m. at Port Pavilion on Broadway Pier. Cuisine from culinary artists fused with music from Hip Hop artists (Haiti Babii, Lil Vada, Troy Ave, Rob Stone, Mitchy Slick, Siete7x, G Rackzz, Showrocka, Mally Mall, Siya), set against the picturesque backdrop of San Diego Bay. A portion of every ticket sold benefits Hamilton's Heart Foundation. Location: Broadway Pier, 1000 N. Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA. $150-250, cheffestsd.com
SAN DIEGO: San Diego Bird Festival February 21-25, 2024. The festivities take place at Marina Village Conference Center. Our field trips reach every corner of the county. Location: 1936 Quivira Way, San Diego, CA 92109. which gains you access to many included social events. Free-$225, sandiegoaudubon.org | birding
SAN DIEGO: San Diego Chinese New Year February 24-25, 2024 Downtown, San Diego 428 Third Ave (at J Street) sdcny.org
SAN FRANCISCO: Black Choreographers Festival at DMT February 24-25, 2024. Location: Dance Mission Theater, 3316 24th St., San Francisco, CA. $20-30, bcfhereandnow.com
SAN LUIS OBISPO: SLO Comedy Fest February 22-25, 2024. Free on several shows, most are $10-up, slocomedyfestival.com
SAN RAFAEL: Marin Arts & Crafts Show February 23-25, 2024, 10 a.m. daily. Handcraft and jewelry design, artistic beads, gemstones, one-of-a-kind jewelry, designer clothing, jewelry-making supplies, and vintage items. Open to the public. Location: Marin Center Exhibit Hall, 10 Ave Of The Flags, San Rafael, CA 94903. $Free admission, beadanddesign.com
SANTA CRUZ: Santa Cruz Clam Chowder Cook Off & Festival February 24-25, 2024. $15 tasting kit, 6 tickets. beachboardwalk.com
SANTA ROSA: Santa Rosa Tattoos and Blues February 23-25, 2024 at
Flamingo Conference Resort & Spa
2777 Fourth Street
$25-50, santarosatattoosandblues.com
VALLEJO: Vallejo Gem and Mineral Show, February 24-25, 2024, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at Solano County Fairgrounds. Gems, geodes, fossils, beads and minerals from around the globe. Discover lapidary and stone crafts from vendors and live demonstrations. Something for everyone! Silent auction, geode cuttings, and games of chance and discovery for kids! Location: McCormack Hall, 900 Fairgrounds Drive, Vallejo, CA 94589. $6; Free under age 12 years, vjgems.co/
VENTURA: The Ventura Home Improvement Expo & Tiny House Showcase February 23-25, 2024 at Ventura County Fairgrounds. See the latest in home decorating, remodeling, landscaping, and tiny homes. Location: 10 W. Harbor Blvd, Ventura CA. $10, venturahomeshows.com | home shows
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