Jumping Frog Jubilee & Calavaras County Fair

Wednesday, May 21, 2025

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BAKERSFIELD: Lightning in a Bottle May 21-25, 2025 at Buena Vista Lake. Lightning In A Bottle Is A Celebration Of Art, Music, Performance, Sustainability And Life. Location: 13601 Ironbark Road. Bakersfield, CA  Tickets, libfestival.org

BISHOP: Bishop Mule Days May 20-25, 2025. For all things "mules" this is the greatest show on Earth! Five days of competitions, demos and entertainment featuring mules at Tri-County Fairgrounds, plus the Saturday Mule Days Parade. Location: Sierra St. & Fair Drive Bishop, CA. $, muledays.org 

GRASS VALLEY: Strawberry Music Festival May 21-26, 2025 at Nevada County Fairgrounds. Location: 11228 McCourtney Rd. Grass Valley, CA. $, strawberrymusic.com

NEWPORT BEACH: Field of Honor May 16-26, 2025, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Armed Forces Day Ceremony on May 17, 2025 in Castaways Park. Location: 700 Dover Drive at 16th Street Newport Beach, CA Free, exchangeclubofnewportharbor.com

SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO: Homefront America Field of Honor May 20-26, 2025, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. at Mission San Juan Capistrano. Regular admission pricing will be in effect. Normally the Mission is closed on Mondays, however, the Mission will be open on Memorial Day, May 26, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. as part of this program. Location: 26801 Ortega Highway, San Juan Capistrano, CA. $18 general admission, missionsjc.com

 

 

 

 

 

Past events

BEVERLY HILLS: An Evening with Ezra  May 21, 2024, 6-10 p.m. at Writer's Guild Theater.  Love & Autism hosts Hollywood's first neurodivergent-affirming film screening featuring thoughtful accommodations throughout the evening, including a peaceful entrance, grounding areas, sensory experiences, access to noise-canceling headphones and earplugs, and swings for movement regulation. Location: 135 S Doheny Dr, Beverly Hills, CA 90211 Fee: $95 donation,  loveandautism.com

OXNARD: Peter Blackwelder, classical violin to bluegrass, performs at The Collection at Riverpark, Live Music on Park View Court, free

BERKELEY: Berkeley Summer Concerts featuring the jazz band, Charged Particles, at Covenant Wines, 102 6th Street, Berkeley, CA 94710 $20, covenantwines.com

BEVERLY HILLS: Beverly Hills Art Show May 20-21, 2023. 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. in Beverly Gardens Park. Three blocks of Santa Monica Boulevard, from Canon Drive to Rexford Drive, brim with works from 150 national artists. Enjoy food and beverages from  Cousins Maine Lobster, Pie 'n Burger, The Deli Doctor and Paradise Truck. Parking is located across from the show grounds. Location: 1302 Park Way Beverly Hills, CA 90210 Tel: (310) 285-6830. beverlyhills.org/artshow

BREA: Brea Bonanza Days May 19-21, 2023, Downtown Brea.    Line Dancing Lessons all weekend! Kids zone with Petting zoo, inflatables, panning for gold and more!  Location: 210 W. Birch Street, Brea, CA. Free, $35 VIP reserved seating area close to stage, Free, breadowntown.com | lineup

CAMPBELL: Boogie on the Avenue, Campbell's Music Festival May 20-21, 2023, 10 a.m. both days. Line up features a lively group of rockin' bands and great sounds. Free, downtowncampbell.com | lineup

CARMEL: Carmel Art Festival May 19-21, 2023. Location: Devendorf Park & adjacent Mission Street, Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA. Admission is FREE. carmelartfestivalcalifornia.com

CARMEL BY THE SEA: The San Francisco Scottish Fiddlers starring Alasdair Fraser, 3 p.m. at Carmel Center for the Performing Arts   Alasdair Fraser leads the fiddlers in a concert of rousing tunes from Scotland and beyond. Location: Carmel High School, 3600 Ocean Ave., Carmel-By-The-Sea CA 93923 317-843-3800 Tickets $27-$32, sffiddles.org

CASTRO VALLEY: Rowell Ranch Rodeo May 19-21, 2023 with special events Pro & Celebrity Team Sorting and BBQ,   at Rowell Ranch Rodeo Park and Team Roping. Bull Riding 5/19; PRCA Rodeo 5/20-21; Queen Contest | Chili Cook-Off | Parade | Team Penning & BBQ | Cowgirl Picnic | Team Roping | Rockin' Bull Bash | Rowell Ranch PRCA Rodeo. | Location: 9711 Dublin Canyon Blvd. rowellranchrodeo.com rodeo

CRESTLINE: Water Lantern Festival May 20-21, 2023, 5-9 p.m. at Lake Gregory Regional Park. Food trucks, Floating lantern kit, LED candle, Commemorative drawstring bag, Marker, Playing Cards, Conversation Cards, Lantern retrieval and supporting water.org cause. Location: 24171 Lake Dr Crestline, CA 92325. $26.98-55.99, under age 7 free!  waterlanternfestival.com

DAVIS: Davis Craft and Vintage Fair, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Music, food, vintage and handmade goods Art, Crafts, Vintage, Up-cycled, Handcrafted, Spa, Food and live music! Location: Central Park, 301 C Street, Davis, CA.  daviscraftandvintagefair.com

FOUNTAIN VALLEY: Crawfish Festival May 19-21, 2023 at Mile Square Park Sports Park. $5-13, VIP $30-60, crawfishfestival.com

 GREENVILLE: Wine in the Woods May 21, 2023, 2-5 p.m. Wild Plumas 1323 Greenville Wolf Creek Road Greenville, CA 95947 Plumas Arts (530) 283-3402  $50, plumasarts.org | wine

HEALDSBURG: Healdsburg Wine & Food Experience May 19-21, 2023 Celebrate the Makers to support the rich local agricultural culture of Sonoma County, including farmers and farmworkers, as well as Sonoma County Grape Growers Foundation. $, healdsburgwineandfood.com | wine

HUNTINGTON BEACH: AVP (Association of Volleyball Professionals) 2023 Pro Series Huntington Beach Open May 19-21, 2023 at Huntington Beach Pier. General Admission is FREE, avp.com

IRWINDALE: The Original Renaissance Pleasure Faire April 8-May 21, 2023, Irwindale, CA 

JOSHUA TREE: Joshua Tree Music Festival, May 18-21, 2023. Less people, more space. Line up: Galactic feat Anjelika “Jelly” Joseph | Balkan Bump...more. Location: 2601 Sunfair Rd., Joshua Tree, California 92252. Tickets: $50-up, joshuatreemusicfestival.com

KING CITY: Salinas Valley Fair May 18-21, 2023. Grand Tasting May 18; Hot Rod Truck Pulls on May 19; Dylan Scott concert  May 20. Jaripeo featuring Los Reyes De La Banda & Rancho 2 Primos on May 21. There's monkeys, a magician, pig racing, concerts, wrestling, 4H, petting zoo, junior livestock auction, carnival, midway and  Location: 625 Division Street King City, CA. $12, $20 parking, salinasvalleyfair.com 

LAKE COUNTY: Lake County Wine Adventure May 20-21, 2023, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Single or two-day passport tickets include a commemorative wine glass, wrist band, and entrance to all participating wineries.  $60-90, lakecountywineries.org | lineup

LIVERMORE: Downtown Street Fest May 20-21, 2023, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday & 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday. Beer & Wine Tasting and bands performing all day. Free, tasting ticket $20, livermoredowntown.com | lineup

LOS ANGELES: Museums of the Arroyo Day (MOTA) Day, 12 to 5 p.m. Free museumsofthearroyo.com 

MISSION VIEJO: Symphony on the Go, 6-7 p.m. at Pavion Park. Includes Selections from West Side Story, Pirates of the Caribbean, John Philip Sousa's Semper Fidelis. Location:  24051 Pavion Mission Viejo, CA 92690 Free, cityofmissionviejo.org

MODESTO: Modesto Porchfest​, 12-5 p.m. Porches in LaLoma, College, and Downtown neighborhoods Modesto, CA Free, modestoporchfest.com

MONROVIA: Monrovia Days Parade on Saturday, Festival is May 19-21, 2023.  Concert in Library Park celebrating Monrovia's Birthday with Pie Eating Contest, game booths and activities in the park for the entire family. Location: Monrovia Library Park, 321 S. Myrtle Ave., Monrovia, CA. Cost: Free. cityofmonrovia.org

MORRO BAY: Morro Bay Concerts Sunday Siren Jazz Jam
Hosted By Tracy Morgan 

NEWPORT BEACH: Newport Beach Field of Honor May 19-29, 2023. Location: Castaways Park 900 Dover Drive at 16th Street Newport Beach, CA Free, exchangeclubofnewportharbor.com

OAKDALE: Oakdale Chocolate Festival, May 20-21, 2023, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Includes Car Show, Fun Run, Chocolate, Food Vendors, Arts & Crafts Show and Carnival. $6 admission, oakdalechamber.com

OAKLAND: Greek Festival May 19-21, 2023 at Greek Orthodox Cathedral Location: 4700 Lincoln Ave. Oakland Hills, below Highway 13. (510) 531-3400. $6 adult | Free admission Friday from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. and Sunday 5 p.m. to closing oaklandgreekfestival.com | Greek

ONTARIO: Comic Con Revolution May 20-21, 2023 at Ontario Convention Center. Exhibitors offer comics, collectibles, hard-to-find memorabilia, apparel, costumes and more. See kids costume contest, autograph area and opportunities to meet with fellow comic and pop culture enthusiasts. Hours: Saturday 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sunday 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Location: 2000 East Convention Center Way, Ontario, CA 91764) Tickets, comicconrevolution.com

ORLAND: Glenn County Fair "Ribbons & Rides" May 18-21, 2023. Washboard Willie and Captain Jack Spareribs entertain, along with carnival rides, concerts and livestock galore!  $10, glenncountyfair.org | Central Valley 

PASO ROBLES: Wine Festival May 18-21, 2023 Annual Paso Robles Wine Festival includes 70+ wineries, Winemaker Dinners, Reserve Events and Winemaker Seminars. Grand Tasting Downtown May 20, 2023 ($179-225), 1-4:30 p.m. Other events $120-up, pasowine.com | wine

PLEASANT HILL: Pleasant Hill, Wine & Music Festival, May 20-21, 2023 Event includes a Craft Beer Garden.  $45-60, pleasanthillchamber.com | Lineup

POMONA: Los Angeles County Fair "Spring Into Fair" May 5-29, 2023. Ramon Ayala y sus Bravos del Norte concert is special ticketed event. Location: Fairplex, 1101 W. McKinley Ave., Pomona, CA. Tickets start at $5-up, lacountyfair.com

POWAY: Community Band Festival May 21, 2023, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Old Poway Park 14134 Midland Road Poway, CA Free, poway.org

RIVERSIDE: Ice Cream Social 12-4 p.m. at Heritage House Museum. Free ice cream, lemonade, and entertainment at Heritage House. Old-fashioned ice cream-making demonstrations, Victorian games, book signings by local historians, and more! Lucky visitors may see a special patriotic reenactment by the Sons of the American Revolution with musket firing and a parade through the grounds, all in Revolutionary War-era costumes. Location: 8193 Magnolia Ave., Riverside, CA. riversideca.gov

SAN CARLOS: San Carlos Hometown Days Festival and Pet Parade, May 19-21, 2023 sancarloshometowndays.com

SAN JOSE: Levitt Free Summer Concerts with Maurice "Motbetta" Brown & Melanie Charles at St. James Park N 2nd Street San Jose, CA Free, levittsanjose.org

SANTA FE SPRINGS: Heritage of Aloha Festival May 20-21, 2023 at Santa Fe Springs Heritage Park. Hours: Saturday 10 am - 6 pm; Sunday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Location: 12100 Mora Dr., Santa Fe Springs, CA Free admission, santafesprings.org

SOLANA BEACH: Fiesta del Sol May 20-21, 2023 at Fletcher Cove Beach Park.  Dozens of bands at this street music festival. Free  Admission, fiestadelsol.net 

SOLVANG: Solvang Summer Concerts with RASPiN, Kim Margolis and Rommel Sacan performing Blues, Jazz & Folk at Lost Chord Guitars Concert Series. $11, lostchordguitars.com

TEMECULA: Balloon & Wine Festival May 19-21, 2023 at Lake Skinner County Park. Headliner Country artist Brad Paisley, Scotty McCreery and REO Speedwagon.  Winchester, CA  $60-200, VIP $275-350, tvbwf.com 

TORRANCE: Armed Forces Day Festival May 19-21, 2023 back full force. On Sunday it's your final chance to check out the military displays at Del Amo Fashion Center. torranceca.gov

WEST HOLLYWOOD: West Hollywood Russian Festival Weho Mishika May 21, 2023, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. at Plummer Park
7377 Santa Monica Blvd. West Hollywood, CA Free, weho.org/

Events are not guaranteed. It is your responsibility to confirm before going.