California Events
Sunday, May 25, 2025
ANDERSON: Happy Valley Strawberry Festival May 24-25, 2025. 84th Happy Valley Strawberry Festival - known for its Famous Generous Servings of Sweet Fresh Strawberries, Ice Cream & Shortcake. Free admission, free parking.
ANDERSON: Shasta Renaissance and Fantasy Faire May 24-25, 2025, 10 a.m. daily at Shasta District Fairgrounds, 1890 Briggs St. Anderson, CA $15, facebook.com/shastarenfaire
ARCATA: Kinetic Sculpture Race May 24-26, 2025 Triathlon of the Art World-- the Great Arcata to Ferndale World Championship Kinetic Sculpture Race-- is a 3-day race that travels 42 miles along land, sand, water and mud, to compete for nothing more than glory. kineticgrandchampionship.com
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
BISHOP: Bishop Memorial Day Arts and Crafts Fair May 23-26, 2025, 9 a.m. Memorial Day Arts and Crafts Show runs in conjunction with the Mule Days celebration, which brings an estimated 30,000 people to Bishop each year. The show features quality handcrafted items and fine arts from approx. 100 artists. Location: Bishop City Park, 690 N. Main Street Bishop. Free, inyo.org
CHICO: Silver Dollar Fair "Red, White and Blue, and Car Races, Too" May 22-26, 2025 at Silver Dollar Fairgrounds. Competitions: Lamb, Goat, Hog, Rabbit, Steer, Horticulture, Floriculture and more. Location: 2357 Fair St., Chico, CA. $15 admission + $10 parking, silverdollarfair.org
CORONA: Koroneburg Old World Festival May 24-June 22, 2025 and weekends in June at Crossroads Riverview Park. Food, fun, shopping, jousting, entertainment, come in costume. Location: 14600 Baron Rd, Corona, CA $, renfestcorona.com | Renfairs
COSTA MESA ScotsFest Memorial Day Weekend May 24-25, 2025 at Orange County Fair & Event Center, Costa Mesa, CA. Adult One Day - $30/day, scottishfest.com
GARDEN GROVE: 65th Annual Garden Grove Strawberry Festival May 23-26, 2025 Village Green Between Euclid and Main Street Streets Garden Grove, CA Free admission, strawberryfestival.org
GLENNVILLE: Glennville Round-Up May 23-25, 2025 at GMVA Rodeo Grounds. Memorial Weekend tradition from Greenhorn Mountain Veterans Association (GMVA) includes two days of Ranch Rodeo and Sunday's big Parade 11 a.m. and PRCA Rodeo 1 p.m. Location: 196 Pascoe Road, Glenville, CA $15, glennvillerodeo.org | rodeos
GRASS VALLEY: Strawberry Music Festival May 21-26, 2025 at Nevada County Fairgrounds. Location: 11228 McCourtney Rd. Grass Valley, CA. $, strawberrymusic.com
HERMOSA BEACH: Fiesta Hermosa May 24-26, 2025 Free beach weekend party with bands, foods, entertainment and vendors showing off their stuff for sale.
MONTEREY: California Roots Festival May 23-25, 2025 Monterey County Fairgrounds 2004 Fairground Road Monterey, CA $338-up for 3 day pass, californiarootsfestival.com | music fests
NAPA: Bottle Rock May 23-25, 2025. Location: 575 Third Street $ bottlerocknapavalley.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
POMONA: Los Angeles County Fair "Art Unleashed" May 2-26, 2025. Spotlight on all things creative with 2025 theme. Art Unleashed: home arts, culinary arts, visual arts, performing arts, fine arts and the art of having fun in the "Mullet Throwdown" hairstyle contest. There's still livestock, a carnival, vendors, foods and more. Open Thurs.-Sunday plus Memorial Day. Location: Fairplex, 1101 W. McKinley Ave., Pomona, CA. $18.50-27.50 pre or $32 gate + parking $22.50 pre or $26 gate, lacountyfair.com
POTTER VALLEY: Potter Valley Rodeo is held on Memorial Weekend May 23-26, 2025. pottervalleyrodeo.com | rodeo
SACRAMENTO: Sacramento County Fair "Cowboy Boots & Fair Roots" May 22-26, 2025. Alaskan Pig races, Great American duck races, bands, Corn Dog Eating Contest, Diaper Derby, bull riding, tractor pulls and more. $, sacfair.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
SAN RAMON: Art & Wind Festival May 25-26, 2025 in San Ramon Central Park. Location: 12501 Alcosta Blvd., San Ramon, CA. Free, sanramon.ca.gov
SANTA BARBARA: Gem Faire May 23-25, 2025 at Earl Warren Showgrounds. Location: 3400 Calle Real, Santa Barbara, CA. $7, gemfaire.com
SANTA MARIA: West Coast Kustoms Car Show Cruisin' Nationals May 23-25, 2025 at Santa Maria Fairpark. Fri. Car Cruise. On Sat. & Sun 2 bands performing. $, santamariafairpark.com | westcoastkustoms.com
VISTA: Vista Strawberry Festival May 25, 2025, 8 a.m.-6 p.m. vistastrawberryfest.com
Past events
ANTIOCH: Antioch Water Park opens May 25, 2024. Location: 4701 Lone Tree Way Antioch, CA. Approx. admission $16, antiochca.gov/water-park | water parks
ARCADIA: Arcadia Memorial Day Ceremony May 25, 2024, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at Arcadia County Park. Live music, displays, resource fair, ceremony and more. Location: 405 S. Santa Anita Ave., Arcadia, CA 91006 Free, arcadiacachamber.org
ARCATA: Kinetic Sculpture Race May 25-27, 2024 Triathlon of the Art World-- the Great Arcata to Ferndale World Championship Kinetic Sculpture Race-- is a 3-day race that travels 42 miles along land, sand, water and mud, to compete for nothing more than glory. kineticgrandchampionship.com
ARROYO GRANDE: Mustang Waterpark Arroyo Grande May 25, 2024. Location: Location: Lopez Lake Recreation Area, 6840 Lopez Dr., Arroyo Grande, CA. Approx. admission $31, mustangwaterpark.com | water parks
BAKERSFIELD: Basque Festival, May 24-26, 2024 at Kern County Basque Club. Main event with BBQ Lamb Lunch, Dancers, Entertainment and Games. Location: 2301 S. Union Ave., Bakersfield, CA. kcbasqueclub.com
BIG BEAR LAKE: Big Bear Lake Maifest May 25 from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. and May 26 from 12 noon to 6 p.m. Maifest takes place under the majestic pines with sizzling bratwursts, homemade sauerkraut, fresh pretzels, apple strudel with warm vanilla sauce, beers, a German band, log-sawing contests, stein-holding competitions, a balloon artist, kids' activities, vendors and the chicken dance. Location: Big Bear Lake Convention Center, 42900 Big Bear Blvd., Big Bear Lake, CA. $8-16, bigbearevents.com or call 909-585-3000.
BIG BEAR LAKE: Big Bear Lake Grill & Chill May 25-26, 2024, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at The Village. 40+ independent craft breweries serve up beer while 40 BBQ chefs compete in this KCBS sanctioned event. Bands include Twisted Gypsy. Location: 630 Bartlett Road, Big Bear Lake, CA. Free admission, $55 tasting, bigbear.com | beer
BIG BEAR LAKE: Grill & Chill Craft Beer & BBQ Festival May 25-26, 2024, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at Bartlett Events Area. Location: 630 Bartlett Rd. Big Bear Lake, CA 92315 $, bigbear.com
CLAYTON: Concerts in the Grove in Downtown feature free entertainment on Saturdays during the summer when people are looking for affordable weekend fun. This week's band, Leo Vigil's Rockin' Horns, performs Earth, Wind & Fire music as well as other great hits.
COALINGA: Coalinga Horned Toad Derby May 24-27, 2024. coalingachamber.com
CORONA: Koroneburg Old World Festival May 25-June 23, 2024 and weekends in June at Crossroads Riverview Park. Food, fun, shopping, jousting, entertainment, come in costume. Location: 14600 Baron Rd, Corona, CA $30, renfestcorona.com | Renfairs
DUNSMUIR: City Wide Yard Sale May 25, 2024, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. A map of all yard sale locations will be available before the event. dunsmuir.com
DUTCH FLAT: Dutch Flat Community Center Spring Fling, 5 p.m. music, tri-tip dinner, and silent auction. Bring your own alcohol! Location: 933 Stockton St, Dutch Flat, CA. $25, facebook.com/ dutchflatcommunitycenter
FELTON: Roaring Camp BBQ Cook0ff May 25-26, 2024. Location: Roaring Camp Railroads, 5401 Graham Hill Road, Felton, CA. Includes train ride and BBQ, Tickets: roaringcamp.com
HEALDSBURG: Healdsburg Future Farmers Country Fair May 23-25, 2024 features games, food, animals and more. ci.healdsburg.ca.us
HOLLYWOOD: Forever Summer Concert Season - Disney's The Lion King 30th Anniversary – A Live-to-Film Concert Event + Billy Eichner + Bradley Gibson + Ernie Sabella + Jason Weaver + Jeremy Irons + Nathan Lane + Special Guest Jennifer Hudson May 25, 2024, 8 p.m. at Hollywood Bowl. Location: 2301 N Highland Ave., Los Angeles, CA. $, hollywoodbowl.com
IDYLLWILD: Art in the Park May 25 & 27, 2024, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Are you looking for a fun place to visit? Idyllwild Art in the Park starts for summer with 25+ artists and live music. Location: off Hwy. 243. Free admission, idyllwildartinthepark.com | additional dates: June 8-9, June 29-30, July 27-28, August 10-11, August 31-September 1, 2024
KERNVILLE: Sierra Arts & Crafts Festival May 25-27, 2024 at Circle Park, Location: Kernville Rd. & Tobias St. Kernville, CA krvaa.org Free admission Saturday & Sunday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. The Kern River Valley Art Association annual Memorial Day weekend and Labor Day weekend festival in. Artists show and sell paintings, ceramics and a variety of original artworks. Sierra Arts & Crafts Festival in Circle Park offers free admission and three days of arts entertainment.
LA CANADA FLINTRIDGE: Fiesta Days May 25-27, 2024 mostly in Memorial Park, but other locations, too. Picnics, movie in the park, rock concerts, parade, car show, farmers market and Fireworks Show in Memorial Park. Location: 1301 Foothill Blvd., La Cañada Flintridge, CA 91011. Free admission, lacanadaflintridge.com
LAKEPORT: Lakeport Main Street Memorial Day Parade May 25, 2024, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. in Downtown Lakeport. The parade includes bands, equestrian units, cars, patriotic and military displays and more. Free, lakeportmainstreet.com
LAKEPORT: Memorial Day Craft Fair May 25, 2024, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. in front of Xabatin Community Park. Rotary Club of Lakeport Memorial Day Craft Fair features fantastic artwork, hand made crafts and lots to see. Location: 800 N. Main St., Lakeport, CA. Free, lakeportrotary.org
McCLOUD: McCloud Mushroom, Music & Wine Festival May 25-26, 2024, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Free, mccloudchamber.com | line up
MONTEREY: California Roots Festival May 24-26, 2024 Monterey County Fairgrounds 2004 Fairground Road Monterey, CA $, californiarootsfestival.com | line up
MORGAN HILL: Mushroom Mardi Gras May 25-26, 2024, 10 a.m. at Morgan Hill Amphitheater Grounds and Depot Street. Location: 17000 Monterey Road, Morgan Hill, CA $20 admission, morganhillmushroomfestival.org
MORRO BAY: Morro Bay Spring Art in the Park May 25-27, 2024, 10 a.m. Location: Morro Bay Blvd. & Harbor Drive, Morro Bay, CA. The 64th annual Art in the Park includes 108 booths representing 125 independent artists and crafters. Free, morrobayartinthepark.com
NORTHRIDGE: Valley Greek Festival May 25-27, 2024 St. Nicholas Valley Greek Festival 9501 Balboa Blvd. Northridge, CA Free, valleygreekfestival.com | Greek
NOVATO: Marin Greek Festival May 24-26, 2024 Memorial Weekend at Greek Orthodox Christian Church. Location: 1110 Highland Drive, Novato, CA 94949 | Greek
OJAI: Art in the Park May 25-26, 2024, Downtown Ojai in Libby Park. 100 exhibitors Art in the Park is one of Ojai's most popular events drawing local and visiting artists and art lovers. Experience the fine art, food and music! Admission is free. Art in the Park on Memorial Day Weekend is an annual juried, fine arts show with entertainment, activities and attractions include: music, art, crafts, food, vendors. Location: 205 E Ojai Avenue Ojai, CA. Free, ojaiartcenter.org
OLYMPIC VALLEY: Made in Tahoe May 25-26, 2024, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. at The Village at Palisades Tahoe. Celebrates all things Local - local artisans, businesses, chefs, entertainers, food and beer. Proceeds benefit Tahoe Food Hub. Free admission, palisadestahoe.com
PASO ROBLES: Golden State Classics Memorial Day Weekend Cruise & Car Show May 24-25, 2024 at Downtown City Park. Friday Night Cruise, with pre-show party $. Saturday Car Show. Free for spectators. Fun cruise and car show with 400 cars & trucks, 60+ trophy and plaque awards! Manufacturer Row, Scavenger Hunt, raffle prizes, 50/50, food and auto-related vendors! Free spectator admission, goldenstateclassics.org
POTTER VALLEY: Potter Valley Rodeo is held on Memorial Weekend May 24-27, 2024. pottervalleyrodeo.com | rodeo
REDLANDS: Art in the Park May 25-26, 2024, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. at Smiley Park. 100 Artists, food for sale and concerts. Location: Vine & Orange St. Redland, CA. Free, redlandsfestivalarts.com
RIVERSIDE: UC Riverside Annual Tribal Powwow May 24-26, 2024 Campus of UC Riverside 900 University Ave Riverside, CA nasp.ucr.edu/ | pow wow
SACRAMENTO: Sacramento County Fair May 23-27, 2024. Alaskan Pig races, Great American duck races, Jack Spareribs, bands, Corn Dog Eating Contest, Diaper Derby, bull riding, tractor pulls and more. $10-12, sacfair.com
SAN JOSE: FanimeCon May 24-27, 2024 at San Jose Convention Center's The Hub. Northern California’s largest anime convention, is proud to be By Fans, For Fans. Video programming, extraordinary costumes, music, games, tournaments, panels, and renowned international guests. Masquerade, Maid Cafe, J-Fashion, Swap Meet, Dance, Karaoke, MusicFest, Speed Dating, Music Video Competition, Gaming, Artist Alley, Celebrity Meet & Greets, more. Location: 150 W San Carlos St, San Jose, CA 95113. $, fanime.com
SAN PEDRO: LA Fleet Week May 22-27, 2024 includes free military ship tours, free concerts, neighborhood activations throughout greater Los Angeles area, demonstrations, information, entertainment, education and all to honor those who are serving and have served the US military. lafleetweek.com
SANTA BARBARA: I Madonnari at Santa Barbara Mission May 25-27, 2024. Free to see.
SANTA MARIA: West Coast Kustoms Car Show Cruisin' Nationals May 24-26, 2024 at Santa Maria Fairpark. Fri. Car Cruise. On Sat. & Sun 2 bands performing. $, santamariafairpark.com | westcoastkustoms.com
SANTA MARGARITA: Best of the West Antique Equipment Show Memorial Day Weekend Friday, May 24-26, 2024 Historic Santa Margarita Ranch. Train rides, tractor parade on Saturday, blacksmith demos and more. Location: 9000 Yerba Buena. $15 day or $30 weekend, bestofthewestshow.com | farm
SIMI VALLEY: Happy Face Music Fest, 1-8 p.m. at Rancho Santa Susana Community Park, 5005 Los Angeles Ave. Simi Valley, CA $, happyfacemusicfest.com | line up
TEHACHAPI: Western Swing Out Weekender Downtown Tehachapi May 24-27, 2024 Western Swing Bands offer a weekend of Western Swing, Hillbilly, Rockabilly, & Country Music! | line up
TOPANGA: Topanga Days May 25-27, 2024. Includes concerts galore, a parade, games and more. Location: 1440 N. Topanga Canyon Blvd., Topanga, CA. topangadays.topangacommunitycenter.org
VACAVILLE: Fiesta Days May 25-26, 2024 in Andrews Park. vacavillefiestadays.org
VICTORVILLE: San Bernardino County Fair May 25-June 2, 2024 Address: 14800 Seventh Street, Victorville, CA Victorville, CA sbcfair.com
YUCCA VALLEY: Grubstake Days May 23-27, 2024 Past events with details this year slightly different: Parade Saturday Route: Start at Inca at 29 Palms Hwy. Yucca Valley Chamber of Commerce Cost: Free
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