California April Festivals

April festivals in California offer Western culture, cowboys, rodeos, fairs, food, beer, wine, music and a whole lot more. Saddle up your pony and ride into town for the next great celebration sure to make your life a whole lot happier.

SANTA MARIA: Strawberry Festival April 26-28, 2024
Santa Maria Fairpark 937 S. Thornburg Santa Maria, CA
santamariafairpark.com Free strawberry tasting and desert eating contests,  trackless train, pony rides, a traditional carnival, including a full kiddie carnival, commercial displays and food galore

BAKERSFIELD: Kern County Scottish Games & Gathering April 20-21, 2024
Kern County Fairgrounds 1142 South P Street Bakersfield, CA 93307

LANCASTER: California Poppy Festival April 19-21, 2024 at Antelope Valley Fair & Event Center. Location: 2551 West Avenue H, Lancaster, CA. Cost: $9-13, poppyfestival.com

CUPERTINO: Cupertino Cherry Blossom Festival  April 27-28, 2024, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Annual festival honors the anniversary of Cupertino's sister relationship with Toyokawa, Japan. Memorial Park, across from De Anza College, Stevens Creek Blvd., Cupertino. Call: (408) 940-5227. cupertino.org

HUGHSON: Hughson 34th Annual Fruit and Nut Festival April 27-28, 2024 on Hughson Avenue, Hughson, CA. Sat. 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Includes Truck Show Apr.27, 2024, 9 a.m. and Car Show Apr. 28, 2024, 9 a.m. Free admission, hughsonchamber.org
 The Hughson Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce its signature event, the Hughson Fruit & Nut Festival first  held in 1988! Includes Car Show, Truck Show, Main Stage Entertainment with Live Music, FFA Kiddie Tractor Pull, Bounce Houses, Food Trucks, Ice Cream and Beer Tents, 4H Petting Zoo, Taste of Central Valley Ag, and Farm & Tractor Show. 

CHICO: California Nut Festival April 20, 2024, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Patrick Ranch Museum 10381 Midway Chico, CA
Tickets: $35 californianutfestival.com

CLAYTON: Art & Wine Festival April 27-28, 2024 on Main Street Downtown includes Beer & Wine, Arts & Crafts, Food Court, Live Music all hosted by Clayton Business and Community Association. Free admission, claytoncbca.org

ARVIN: Arvin Wildflower Festival April 26-28, 2024

PETALUMA: Petaluma Butter & Egg Day Parade & Celebration April 20, 2024. Location: Historic Downtown, Petaluma, CA

PARADISE: Gold Nugget Days April 25-28, 2024
Held at the new location for the Depot Museum, 5570 Black Olive Drive in Paradise, CA  gnmuseum.art

EUREKA: Rhododendron Parade April 27, 2024

BIG SUR: Big Sur Marathon April 28, 2024

FOWLER: Spring Fest April 20, 2024, 8 a.m.-12 p.m. on Merced Street starting at 4th Street. Buyers & sellers converge on Merced Street for this Spring Cleaning event. fowlercity.org

HEMET: Ramona 

INDIO: Stagecoach Festival

IRWINDALE: The Original Renaissance Pleasure Faire 

SEAL BEACH: Seal Beach Car Show April 27, 2024

CERRITOS: Spring Festival April 27, 2024, 4-8:30 p.m. at Cerritos Sports Complex. Food Trucks, Fireworks, Games, Music and fun. Headliner band is Bruno & the Hooligans (Bruno Mars tribute.) Location: 19900 Bloomfield Ave., Cerritos, CA. Free admsission, cerritos.us

ENCINITAS: Spring Street Fair

PORTERVILLE: Porterville Spring Festival April 13, 2024

REDDING: Kool April Nites Car Show

SAN DIEGO: Tequila and Tacos Music Festival April 6-7, 2024. tequilaandtacomusicfestival.com

SAN DIEGO: Mission Federal ArtWalk April 27-28, 2024 11am-6pm Saturday • 10am-5pm Sunday Little Italy along India Street Downtown San Diego Mission Fed ArtWalk is San Diego’s original fine art festival, filling the streets of San Diego’s Little Italy district with more than 250 visual artists, four music stages, interactive art for families, food and fun. artwalksandiego.org

SAN FRANCISCO: California Mille's Salute April 21-25, 2024

PISMO BEACH: Taste of Pismo April 20, 2024, 1-4 p.m. at Dinosaur Caves Park, 2701 Price Street, Pismo Beach CA. $125, pismochamber.com

CLOVIS: Clovis Rodeo April 24-28, 2024  | rodeo

LINCOLN: Lincoln Wine Fest April 27, 2024 | wine

SONOMA COUNTY: Blossoms, Bees & Barnyard Babies May 4-5, 2024

SANTA BARBARA: Santa Barbara Fair and Exposition

 

 

Past Events

ESCONDIDO Spring Renaissance Faire April 27-28, 2019

EUREKA: Dolbeer Steam Donkey Days April 27-28, 2019

FAIR OAKS: Kids Art Festival April 27, 2019 | art

FOLSOM: Spring Arts & Crafts Fair April 28, 2019

FRESNO: Quilt, Craft and Sewing Festival April 25-27, 2019

FRESNO: Asianfest April 27, 2019

GLENDALE: Hometown Country Fair April 27, 2019

JURUPA VALLEY: Civil War Re-Enactment April 27-28, 2019

KERNVILLE: Kern River Festival April 27-28, 2019

LAKESIDE: Lakeside Rodeo April 26-28, 2019

OJAI: Pac-12 Tennis Tournament April 24-28, 2019

PASADENA: Jackalope Indie Artisan Fair April 27-28, 2019 Held in Central Park

SAN FRANCISCO: Festival of the Mandolins April 28, 2019 | music

SANTA CRUZ: Ducky Derby April 27, 2024 is virtual event due to request of City of Santa Cruz to not hold it - there's an outbreak of Shigella at Harvey West Park,| ducks

 

SMARTSVILLE Smartsville & Timbuctoo Pioneer Day | gold

SOUTH PASADENA: The Eclectic, South Pasadena's Eclectic Music Festival April 27, 2019

UNION CITY: Ukulele Festival of Northern California April 28, 2019

WESTLAKE VILLAGE: Rotary Community Street Festival April 28, 2019, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
wlv.org
Corner of Lakeview Cyn. Rd & Agoura Rd
Westlake Village, CA
Musical entertainment, over 100 vendors, kids' activities, food trucks, classic car display, special pet zone,"Battle of the Brews" and more. 

WOODLAND: Woodland Celtic Games & Festival April 27-28, 2019 at Yolo County Fairgrounds $15-up, woodlandcelticgames.org | scot

YOUNTVILLE: Art, Sip & Stroll April 27, 2019 | art

SAN PEDRO: Wild Fest April 20, 2019, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
LA County Park's Deane Dana Friendship Park & Nature Center  1805 W. 9th Street
San Pedro Ca 90731
(310) 519-6115
Held in conjunction with Northwest San Pedro Neighborhood Council, celebrate the animals that live in our Urban Forest, and the pets that live & love us in our homes. 

TURLOCK: San Joaquin Valley Portuguese Festival April 13, 2019, 9 a.m.-12 a.m.
Stanislaus County Fair
900 North Broadway
Turlock, CA 95380
$10, SJVportuguesefestival.com
Vendor and sponsor opportunities: info@carlosvieirafoundation.org or (209) 394-1444
Portuguese Fraternal Society of America with The Carlos Vieira Foundation celebration kicks off with a traditional Portuguese Parade followed by Portuguese dancing, music, and cuisine. In addition to a performance by Portugal's very own Roberto Leal, there are bloodless bullfight demonstrations, philharmonic performances, Chamarita (Portuguese traditional dance) lessons, performances by the Portuguese Kids Comedy Show and Eratoxica (Portuguese rock band), a Portuguese bazaar, traditional Portuguese games, a cultural exhibit, carnival rides, Portuguese food & craft vendors, wine & cheese tasting area and a Portuguese Beans cooking contest!  

FOWLER: Spring Fest April 28, 2018, 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Merced Street near Panzak Park Fowler, CA fowlercity.org
City wide sale with many vendor, food, antiques and craft booths. Come join the fun at this free admission event.

FRESNO COUNTY: Blossom Trail February, March, April See the blossoms on fruit trees in orchards in a drive tour utilizing a map.

LONG BEACH: Urban Ocean Festival at Aquarium of the Pacific April 28-29, 2018, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.   100 Aquarium Way Long Beach, CA 562-590-3100 aquariumofpacific.org

CAMBRIA: Faerie Festival April 28, 2018, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
4101 Burton Dr.  spellboundherbs.com Magical Festival Includes: Fanciful Face Painting, Yummy Fairy Snacks, Design Your Own Mermaid Sea Shell. Discover New Magical Friends And Faeries In Our Storybook Treasure Hunt. Festival is free & open to the public.

 

EUREKA: Rhododendron Parade April 28, 2018, 10 a.m. Parade route: starts at 7th at E Street, turns right on H Street, right on Henderson to Eureka Mall where it ends.

CRESCENTA: Hometown Country Fair April 21, 2018, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Carnival rides, a car show, live entertainment, a dog parade, pie-eating contest, traditional and ethnic food, a silent auction and a wide variety of vendor booths, held in Crescenta Valley Park. Crescenta Valley Chamber of Commerce (818) 248-4957 crescentavalleychamber.org

SANTA BARBARA: April 25-29, 2018. Santa Barbara Fair and Expo. Location: Earl Warren Showgrounds, Santa Barbara, CA | fairs

 

IRVINE: OC S.T.E.A.M. Fest April 28, 2018, 2-7 p.m.
The Great Park, 6950 Marine Way, Irvine, CA
$10, ipsf.net/steam
A day of games and activities related to STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) including human foosball, battling robots, LEGO engineering, Virtual Reality, live animals, and racecars, in addition to live performances, food trucks, and much more! Bring the family. Produced by Irvine Public Schools Foundation in partnership with EON Reality.

SONOMA COUNTY: Blossoms, Bees, & Barnyard Babies April 28-29, 2018, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Most locations are free Registration: farmtrails.org

SAN DIEGO: Mission Federal Artwalk April 28-29, 2018, 11 a.m. -6 p.m. Streets of Little Italy Area - San Diego, CA missionfederalartwalk.org OR artwalksandiego.org

HUGHSON: Hughson Fruit & Nut Festival April 28-29, 2018 Location: Hughson, CA Hughson Harvest Festival – Hughson, CA hughsonfruitandnutfestival.com | nuts

EUREKA: Dolbeer Steam Donkey Days April 29, 2018, 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
3431 Fort Ave.
Fort Humboldt State Historic Park
Eureka, CA
timberheritage.org
Logging show, train rides and machines pumping and working. The steam donkey was invented by Eureka businessman and mill owner John Dolbeer. It was used to move logs from the woods to the mill site. Members of the Timber Heritage Association will be on hand to steam up the historic Falk shay locomotive and provide free train rides. The Falk was used in logging operations near the long-gone town of Falk at the headwaters of the Elk River.

COSTA MESA: April 27-29, 2018 America's Family Pet Expo. Location: OC Fair & Events Center, Costa Mesa, CA ocfair.com

FILLMORE: Fillmore & Western Railway Railfest April 28-29, 2018, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Frontier Gunfighters, Antique Farm Equipment, Speeder Rides, Model Trains. Location: City Park, Fillmore, CA fwry.com

SAN FRANCISCO: Vintage Paper Fair, Hall of Flowers April 28-29, 2018. Golden Gate Park, County Fair Building at 9th & Lincoln. Bring your love of paper goods to the annual free, two-day event known for featuring the largest selection of trade cards, postcards, photography, brochures and labels on the West Coast. From browsing collections of interesting-looking old papers to viewing sports memorabilia, there is definitely plenty to see and admire. Also, if you bring any of your old paper (like antique postcards, pin up art, and local history gems) to the fair, free appraisals are available. The hours for this event are Saturday (10 a.m. to 6 p.m.) and Sunday (11 am to 5 p.m.) vintagepaperfair.com

FRESNO: Asianfest April 28, 2018, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Free. Campus wide event at Fresno City College celebrates Asian American culture with Traditional Dragon dance, community performers, martial artists, and cultural organizations. Performances, exhibits, crafts, and amazing food, children's crafts, learn the Japanese art of Origami and more. Event and parking are free all day. fresnocitycollege.edu

FAIR OAKS: Kids Art Festival April 28, 2018, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Free. Food vendors, art exhibits, music and dance, entertainment and tons of art. Produced by Fair Oaks Recreation and Park District & the San Juan Unified School District, the festival is fun for families and it's free. Location: 4238 Main St., Village Park, Fair Oaks, CA fairoakspark.org

SONORA: Spring Festival April 28, 2018, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Downtown, Sonora, CA, Free. Live music, painting, book signings, petting, kids games and fun for all at Courthouse Park. The Fire Museum and Senior Lounge antique fire trucks on display along with Tri-tip sandwiches and tours of the museum. Sonora Methodist Church Root-beer floats. Art and Craft Vendors will be all along Historic Washington Street. Plus Merchants special, sales, raffles, and fashion shows will be held through out the day. sonoraca.com

EL CAJON: Butterfly Festival April 28, 2018, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Free admission, thegarden.org
12122 Cuyamaca College Drive West
El Cajon, CA 92019 · 619-660-0614
Dress up as a caterpillar or your favorite winged pollinator – bee, butterfly, bat or beetle. Nearly 5,000 attended the Butterfly Festival last year in the most well-attended public event in the history of The Garden. Many wanted to see the Dorcas E. Utter Memorial Butterfly Pavilion. | butterflies

WOODLAND: Sacramento Valley Scottish Games & Festival April 28-29, 2018
Yolo County Fairgrounds Woodland, CA Gates open at 9 a.m. both days, Event still on the last full weekend.
$15-up, sacramentoscotgames.org | scot

SAN JOSE: Nikkei Matsuri Festival-San Jose Japantown Nikkei Matsuri Festival-San Jose Japantown April 29, 2018, 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m.
San Jose Japantown - San Jose, CA nikkeimatsuri.org
Outdoor Stage on Jackson Street in front of the San Jose Buddhist Temple

CLAYTON: Clayton Art and Wine Festival April 28-29, 2018 Downtown, Clayton, CA Free admission claytoncbca.org

AUBURN: Gold Country Pro Rodeo April 28-29, 2018. Gold Country Pro Rodeo. Location: Gold Country Fairgounds, Auburn, CA

SAN FRANCISCO: Glen Park Festival April 29, 2018, 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. 
Glen Park, San Francisco, CA
glenparkfestival.com

KELSEYVILLE: Kelseyville Olive Festival April 29, 2018, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Chacewater Winery & Olive Mill, Kelseyville, CA
lakefrc.org

SAN PABLO: Spring Craft Fair April 29, 2018, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Location: San Pablo Community Center, 2450 Rd 20, San Pablo, CA. Free, City of San Pablo, CA ci.san-pablo.ca.us

MAMMOTH LAKES: Opening Weekend Fishmas Festival April 28, 2018 Village at Mammoth, Mammoth Lakes, CA monocounty.org

Past Events

SAN FRANCISCO: Union Street Easter Parade & Spring Celebration Sunday April 1, 2018, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Union Street - Gough to Fillmore San Francisco, CA Union Street's Annual Spring Celebration & Easter Parade

ORANGE COVE: Orange Cove Blossom Festival April 1, 2018, Parade at 10 a.m. Festival 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. at James O. Eaton Park, 690 6th St., Orange Cove, CA cityoforangecove.com

INDIAN WELLS: Indian Wells Arts Festival March 30-April 1, 2018.  Indian Wells Tennis Garden, Indian Wells, CA . IndianWellsArtsFestival.com

DALY CITY: San Francisco Flower and Garden Show April 4-8, 2018
Cow Palace, Daly City, CA
sfgardenshow.com 5-acres of designer showcase gardens, garden-related products for sale, free seminars, exhibits and demonstrations about landscaping, gardening, growing & preparing garden-fresh food, designing with flowers and creating garden spaces in your home.

IRWINDALE: The Original Renaissance Pleasure Faire April 7-May 20, 2018 on weekends. Santa Fe Dam Recreation Area 15501 E. Arrow Highway Irwindale, CA renfair.com

PEBBLE BEACH: Food & Wine April 5-8, 2018. Pebble Beach Food & Wine features more than 100 celebrity chefs and 250 acclaimed wineries. During this unforgettable four-day celebration, enjoy intimate access. pbfw.com

HUNTINGTON PARK: Carnaval Primavera Downtown Festival April 6-8, 2018
Pacific Boulevard Huntington Park, CA
hpchamber.org
Arts, crafts, cultural exhibits, music, rides, games, food. Produced by Greater Huntington Park Area Chamber of Commerce.

SAN JOSE: Silicon Valley Comic Con April 6-8, 2018
San Jose Convention Center San Jose, CA  svcomiccon.com

SANTA BARBARA: Lucidity Festival April 6-8, 2018
Live Oak Campground - Santa Barbara, CA
 lucidityfestival.com

BORREGO SPRINGS: Peg Leg Smith Liars Contest Saturday April 7, 2018, 7:15 - 8:15 p.m. American Legion Post #853

FREMONT: Tartan Day April 7, 2018, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Ardenwood Historical Farm
34600 Ardenwood Blvd, Fremont, CA
eastbayscots.org

CLOVIS: Big Hat Days April 7-8, 2018 Big Hat Days
Old Town Clovis - Clovis, CA clovischamber.com

MANTECA: Crossroads Street Faire April 7-8, 2018, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Downtown - Manteca, CA visitmanteca.net Carnival, at the Bass Pro shopping area, car show, wine & beer tasting, food vendors, gifts and products, live entertainment in Wilson Park. Free

LOS ANGELES: Pacific Pole Championships April 7-8, 2018
Pacific Pole & Aerial Championships polesportorganization.com
$33-up The Los Angeles Convention Center 1201 S. Figueroa St.
Los Angeles, CA 90015

SAN MARCOS: Festival 78 April 7, 2018, 3 p.m.
CSUSM - Mangrum Track and Field
333 South Twin Oaks Valley Road
San Marcos, CA
$10-20, csusm.edu/ asi/ cab/featured_events/ 78/ index.html
Interactive outdoor art & music festival unites students and local community through music, art and entertainment.

TURLOCK: Holistic Expo April 7, 2018, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Stanislaus County Fairgrounds 900 N. Broadway Bldg. E-2
Turlock, CA
Free entry, donations appreciated, turlockexpo.com
Tarot Readers, Paranormal Information, Holistic Healers, Mediums, SteamPunk Readers, Nutritional Information and Products, Green Planet Information, Artwork, Hand Crafted Items and so much more.

LA JOLLA: La Jolla Concours D'elegance April 6-8, 2018 Location: La Jolla Cove at Ellen Browning Scripps Park, 1133 Coast Blvd. La Jolla (San Diego), CA Adult: $60-up
LaJollaConcours.com

ARCADIA: Tokyo City Cup & Japan Family Day April 8, 2018, 10:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Location: Santa Anita Park, 285 W. Huntington Dr, Arcadia, California
tokyocitycup.com
, SoCal's Biggest Japanese Spring Festival! Food, Japanese Culture and Entertainment at Tokyo city cup, the other horse racing features: Flea Market, Tsugaru Shamisen, Sumo, Karate Sado, Origami, O-matsuri, Pop --Anime, J-pop, Fashion and more. Japanese Food: Sushi, Curry, Oknomiyaki, BBQ, Japanese Tea, Takoyaki, Yakisoba, Japanese Beer, Rice burger, to name a few.

PALM SPRINGS: Opera in The Park. April 8, 2018, 1-4 p.m.
Annual Opera in the Park, Sunrise Park. This free concert of opera arias in a celebration of great opera music with a professional orchestra  Location: Sunrise Park, Palm Springs, CA, palmspringsoperaguild.org

LINDSAY: Lindsay Orange Blossom Festival April 7-14, 2018 Lindsay, California lindsayorangeblossom.org Event includes a parade on Saturday, Fun Run, cooking contest, horseshoe competition and carnival.

LONG BEACH: Cambodia Town Culture Festival April 8, 2018, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
Mark Twain Neighborhood Library
1401 East Anaheim Street
Long Beach, CA 90813
Free, cambodiatown.com
Celebration of the Cambodian New Year 2562. The festival is free and open to the public.  Cambodian culture and traditions, Khmer Arts dancers, Cambodian foods and Cambodian Historical Costume Pageant, plus Ramvong Dance Contest, a magic show, cultural paintings for sale, and popular dancing with Sopheary Band. Public parking is available at the city lot on Walnut and Anaheim Street.

FAIRFIELD: Rancho Solano Spring Fling Boutique April 8, 2018 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 70+ artists and artisans showing and selling metal art, leather purses and accessories,  and more. call (707) 646-9006. Location: Clubhouse at Rancho Solano Golf Course, 3250 Rancho Solano Pkwy, Fairfield, California brendamossaevents.com

BURBANK: Downtown Burbank Fine Arts Festival April 14-15, 2018. Downtown Burbank Fine Arts Festival. Location: San Fernando Avenue at Magnolia, Burbank, CA Downtown Burbank Fine Arts Festival San Fernando Avenue at Magnolia, Burbank, CA

CLAYTON: Rakkasah West April 13-15, 2018. Middle Eastern dance and music festival. Location: Centre Concord, 5298 Clayton Rd., Clayton, CA Cost: $15-18. rakkasah.com

COSTA MESA: OC Fair & Event Center Imaginology April 13-15, 2018 | OC Fair & Event Center - Costa Mesa, CA | Free, ocfair.com

FOLSOM: Spring Arts & Crafts Fair April 15, 2018, 9 a.m-4 p.m. The spring street fair is held annually on historic Sutter Street, featuring hundreds of vendors. Free admission, historicfolsom.org

HAWAIIAN GARDENS: Anniversary Parade and Carnival Celebrating Hawaiian Gardens Super Heroes April 13-15, 2018. Parade The Parade will be on Saturday April 14 starting at 11 a.m. from Fedde Middle School, going down Norwalk Blvd. to Carson and ending at Furgeson Elementary School. Carnival The Carnival will be at Furgeson Elementary School 22215 S. Elaine Ave.Hawaiian Gardens, CA 90716. Enjoy live music, food, games, and carnival rides. Friday: 5pm – 10pm Saturday: 1:30pm – 10pm Sunday: 12pm – 10pm. hgcity.org

LEMOORE: Central Valley Pizza Festival April 13-14, 2018 Location: Lemoore City Park, Lemoore, CA

LOS BANOS: Los Banos Downtown Spring Street Faire April 14, 2018, 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Vendors, food, entertainment, free admission. Downtown Los Banos, CA. losbanos.com

PACIFIC GROVE: Good Old Days Celebration April 14-15, 2018 Downtown - Pacific Grove, CA. pacificgrove.org

PASADENA: Monsterpalooza April 13-15, 2018 Scifi and horror convention. Pasadena, CA monsterpalooza.com

REDONDO BEACH: Spring Fest April 12-15, 2018 | Carnival rides, petting zoo, food court, food trucks, live entertainment and fun for all ages. Approx. 40,000 people attend this annual event, now in its 36th year. Free admission and free parking. Hours: Thursday & Friday 5-11 p.m. |  Saturday 11 a.m.-11 p.m. | Sunday 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Location: Aviation Park, 1935 Manhattan Beach Blvd. Redondo Beach, CA. Brought to you by North Redondo Beach Business Association, nrbba.org

RIVERSIDE: Riverside Flower Show April 14-15, 2018
Location: Elks Lodge, 6166 Brockton Ave., Riverside, CA. 92506. $10, riversideflowershow.info

ROSEVILLE: Festival of Dreams April 14, 2018, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | @ theGrounds | 800 All America City Blvd | Roseville, CA 95815 | $12.50-25, thefestivalofdreams.com | Kids young and old live out their favorite stories and meet their favorite heroes. Interactive "lands" and delightful experiences such as a Madhatter Tea Party.

SACRAMENTO: Sacramento Dog Show April 12-15, 2018. | This event is one of the longest-standing dog shows in the country, at nearly 100 years old. Since the 1920s, the show brings judges from across the county to award Best in Show, and other specialty categories. A great family event, the Sacramento Dog Show is open to the public, breeders, groomers, media and pet lovers alike. Location: Cal Expo, 1600 Exposition Blvd., Sacramento, CA. $15 admission, $10 parking, sacramentodogshow.com 

SACRAMENTO: Japan Day April 15, 2018, 10:45 a.m.-3 p.m. Location: Sacramento State University Library Quad, 6000 J Street, Sacramento, CA. Sacramento State University Japan Club festival is free, public invited. It features games, activities, and booths for all ages, including a Cosplay contest, a kimono dress-up photo booth, a shouting contest, and much more. csus.edu

SAN CLEMENTE: GardenFest April 14, 2018, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Community Center | 100 N. Calle Seville | San Clemente, California 92672 | sanclementegardenclub.com | Spring Plant Sale, Garden Flea Market, Floral and Funky Container Design Competitions, Butterfly Habitat Education, San Clemente Art Association's Garden and Flower Show painting competition

SAN DIEGO: Day at the Docks Festival April 15, 2018, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Cost:  Location: San Diego Sportfishing Landings in Point Loma. Free, sportfishing.org

Earth Day is among the many celebrations the public is invited to attend this spring in California.

SALINAS: Sea Otter Classic April 19-22, 2018. All things bicycles includes races, rides, demos, kids activities, vendors and more. Location: Laguna Seca Recreation Area, Salinas, CA. seaotterclassic.com

SANTA CLARITA: Santa Clarita Cowboy Festival April 19-22, 2018. Location: William S. Hart Park, Santa Clarita, CA

STOCKTON: Asparagus Festival April 20-22. 2018. San Joaquin Asparagus Festival location: San Joaquin County Fairgrounds 1658 S. Airport Way Stockton, CA 95202
sanjoaquinasparagusfestival.net

CHULA VISTA: Pacific Rim Festival April 21, 2018, 1-7 p.m. Location: Bayside Park, 999 Bayside Parkway, Chula Vista, California 91910. The Second Annual Pacific Rim Festival in conjunction with Chula Vista Maritime Week and sponsored by the Port of San Diego celebrates Pacific Rim food and lifestyle culture. This is a free community event with lots of entertainment for all ages. Bring the family to share an afternoon of food, music, and excitement! pacificrimfest.com

VALLEY CENTER: Spring Food Truck Festival April 21, 2018, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Bates Nut Farm, Valley Center, CA
Our Food Truck Line-up: Epic Eatz | Organic Food Truck | Haad Sai Thai | Perky Beans | Two for the Road | Mangia Mangia | Mariposa Ice Cream | What's Cookin' BBQ

LITTLEROCK: Crafter's & Antique Village Flower Festival April 21, 2018 Penney Lynns Wind Toys Crafters & Antique Village, Littlerock, CA penneylynnscraftersvillage.com

MONTEREY PARK: Cherry Blossom Festival April 21-22, 2018
Barnes Park, Monterey Park, CA
Free, montereypark.ca.gov

RED BLUFF: Red Bluff Round-Up Red Bluff CA April 20-22, 2018 redbluffroundup.com $15-up
Red Bluff Round UP includes Timed Event Slack Wednesday, Open 4D Barrel Race, more. Rodeo First Performance Saturday and Rodeo Second Performance Sunday. Tehama Country Rodeo Week sponsored by several area organizations and coordinated by the Red Bluff-Tehama County Chamber of Commerce. Chili Cook-Off, live entertainment, pony rides, a kiddie parade, a car show, and food & souvenir booths in the downtown. | rodeo

MONTEREY: Language Capital of the World Cultural Festival April 21, 2018 | 20 Custom House Plaza
Monterey, CA
Free, lcowfest.com
Fun for all ages — International cultural experiences include authentic music from a variety of international cultures and hundreds of dance performers coordinated for the third year by Sameera Sharif, Assistant Professor at the Defense Language Institute. International food offered by vendors from around the world.

THOUSAND OAKS: Scandinavian Festival April 21-22, 2018, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Cal Lutheran Campus 60 W. Olsen Rd. Thousand Oaks, Calif. callutheran.edu Admission: $5-10, public invited.

BAKERSFIELD: Medieval California Festival April 21, 2018, 11 a.m. - 8 p.m. Location: Kern County Fairgrounds
1142 South P Street
Bakersfield, CA 93307
$14 admission approx, medievalCaliforniaFestival.com

SACRAMENTO: Sacramento Scandinavian Festival April 21, 2018
Scottish Rite Masonic Center
6151 H Street
Sacramento, CA
$5, facebook.com/ SacramentoScandinavianFestival
Nordic music, entertainment, Viking reenactors, Scandinavian food, baked goods, and merchandise for sale.

KINGSBURG: April 20-21, 2018, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Kingsburg Car Show. Location: Swedish Village, Kingsburg, CA kingsburgchamber.com

TULARE: California Antique Farm Equipment Show April 20-22, 2018. Location: International Agri Center, Tulare, CA

DANA POINT: Orange County Wine Festival, Orange County April 20-21, 2018
Lantern Bay Park, Dana Point, CA
californiawinefestival.com

BAKERSFIELD: The Macaroni and Cheese Festival April 21, 2018
CSUB Amphitheare, 9083 Stockdale Highway, Bakersfield, CA
$45-100, themacandcheesefest.com

VISALIA: Tulare County Renaissance Fair April 21-22, 2018
Location: Plaza Park, Visalia, CA

SAN FRANCISCO: San Francisco Cherry Blossom Festival April 14-22, 2018 Japantown - San Francisco, CA

PACIFIC GROVE: Wildflower Show April 20-22, 2018
pgmuseum.org | pacificgrove.org
584 Central Avenue
Downtown Pacific Grove

LOMPOC: Spring Festival April 20-22, 2018. Includes Car Show, BBQ Cooking Contest, Bands, rides, good times. Free admission at Ryon Park, Lompoc, CA

LANCASTER: California Poppy Festival April 21-22, 2018
Lancaster City Park 43011 N. 10th St. Lancaster, CA poppyfestival.com

SEBASTOPOL: Sebastopol Apple Blossom Festival & Parade April 21-22, 2018. Sebastopol Apple Blossom Festival & Parade. Location: Ives Park & Sebastopol Center for Arts, Sebastopol, CA

 

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