June is the summer season in California, the time when people plan their concerts, food festivals, music and art events in public parts and places such as beaches, mountains, and the great outdoors. June annual event that have become California's favorites include the Huck Finn Jubilee in Victorville, one of the greatest bluegrass music festivals in the U.S. San Diego Fair is a time-honored tradition at beautiful Del Mar where the racetrack overlooks the ocean. A funkier, fun option is the Cement Ship Festival in Santa Cruz County. From Fortuna to Fairfield, get out and explore many free festivals sponsored by cities and community groups. While wine fests and music fests tend to charge a fee, the art festivals, street fairs and other such annual events held in June are often free!

JUNE

• Ink-N-Iron Festival Check out hot rods and tattoo artists to burlesque shows and more. Location: Queen Mary, 1126 Queens Highway, Long Beach ink-n-iron.com
• Playboy Jazz Festival Location: Hollywood Bowl, 2301 N. Highland Ave., Los Angeles hollywoodbowl.com/playboyjazz
• Hollywood Fringe Fest The Hollywood Fringe Festival celebrates the performing arts community for a "completely open and uncensored" experience. When: June 12-29, 2014. Location: Various locations throughout Los Angeles hollywoodfringe.org
• Mariachi USA Festival mariachi and ballet folklorico. When: June 28, 2014. Location: Hollywood Bowl, 2301 N Highland Ave., Hollywood Information: 323-848-7712, mariachiusa.com

June 21, 2013 Taste of Downtown
School Street, Ukiah, CA
ukiahmainstreetprogram.org

June 21-22, 2013 Malibu Wine & Food Festival
Sold Out 2013, private event not open to public
Mercedes-Benz of Calabasas, Calabasas, CA
malibufoodandwinefestival.com

June 21-23, 2013 Sierra Nevada World Music Festival
Mendocino County Fair, Boonville, CA. Tickets $70-185
snwmf.com

June 21-23, 2013 Temecula Streetpainting & Plein Air Festival, Old Town Temecula, Temecula, CA. Free
temeculacalifornia.com

June 21-23, 2013 Big Bear Lake Jazztrax Summer Music Festival. Tickets: $80-300
Big Bear Lake, CA
jazztrax.com

June 21-23, 2013 Summer Solstice Parade & Festival. Parade route on State Street between E. Cota and Sola St.
Alameda Park, Santa Barbara, CA
solsticeparade.com

June 21-23, 2013 Art & Craft Show at the Middle School.
South Lake Tahoe Middle School 2940 Lake Tahoe Blvd (Hwy 50) South Lake Tahoe, CA. Call: (209) 338-7868
tahoesouth.com

PASO ROBLES: June 22, 2013 Paso Robles Trading Days
9 am to 3 pm Downtown Paso Robles City Park, Paso Robles, CA pasoroblesdowntown.org

SAN DIEGO: June 22, 2013 Ocean Beach Street Fair & Chili Cook-Off. 4800-5000 Block of Newport Avenue, San Diego, CA Saturday, June 22, 2013 - 10 a.m. The 34th Annual Ocean Beach Street Fair & Chili Cook-off Festival will offer attendees eclectic fun in the sun that's great for all ages. Join more than 70,000 visitors throughout the day for tasty festival nosh, art, beachfront entertainment, shopping and more. The chili competition will feature more than two dozen tastings from amateur entrants competing for the titles of Hottest Chili, Judges' Award and grand prize People's Choice Award. Attendees of all ages can take part in creating the annual Street Fair mural or playing outdoor laser tag. oceanbeachsandiego.com

CITRUS HEIGHTS: June 22, 2013 Red, White, and Blue Parade. Sunrise Boulevard, Citrus Heights, CA
14th Annual Saturday June 22, 2013 9:00 am, Sunrise Blvd. Parade Route: North of Madison at Uplands Way to northwest corner of Sunrise Mall parking lot at Greenback. citrusheights.net

SANTA CRUZ: June 22, 2013 Bonny Doon Art & Wine Festival. 11th annual event goes from 1-6 p.m. Vigné Farms Equestrian Park, Santa Cruz, CA bonnydoonartandwinefestival.com

CAMARILLO: June 22, 2013 Rolling For Pink. Rolling for Pink is hosting its 5th Annual Bunko Tournament benefitting The Breast Cancer Research Foundation. Camarillo, CA. rollingforpink.org

SANTA CLARA: June 22, 2013 Mid Summer Art Show. Come for a day of fine art, fabulous food, music, and fun at your local museum. Food Trucks - MoGo BBQ, Soulnese, Lublubu, Twisted Chill, Quick Dog & More. A portion of all proceeds goes to maintain and expand the Triton Museum's exhibition and education programs. Location: Triton Museum of Art 1505 Warburton Ave. Santa Clara, CA. Call (408) 247-3754 or email staff@tritonmuseum.org. tritonmuseum.org

LONG BEACH: Long Beach Bayou Festival, June 22-23, 2013. Rainbow Lagoon Park, Long Beach, CA. Tickets: $25-30/day. longbeachfestival.com

DANVILLE: Danville Fine Arts Faire, June 22-23, 2013. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Hartz Avenue, Danville The festival, co-sponsored by the Danville Area Chamber of Commerce and the Town of Danville, is now in its twenty-second year and attracts over 50,000 people every year to beautiful Hartz Avenue in downtown Danville. Admission: Free. Call: (925) 837-4400. Hartz Avenue, Danville, CA. mlaproductions.com

LA JOLLA: La Jolla Festival of the Arts, June 22-23, 2013 . Nearly 200 artists to exhibit Entertainment: Benedetti & Sprague, Monsoon Jazz, Jazz 88 All Stars to perform. Ticket: $14. University of California at San Diego, La Jolla, CA. lajollaartfestival.org

VISTA: San Diego Scottish Highland Games and Gathering, June 22-23, 2013. 2013 Games to be held June 22 & 23 - Brengle Terrace Park, Vista, CA. Tickets: $14. Location: 1200 Vale Terrace Drive, Vista, CA. sdhighlandgames.org

SAN ANSELMO: San Anselmo Art & Wine Festival, June 22-23, 2013 . Downtown, San Anselmo, CA

MONTEREY: Summerfest, June 22-23, 2013. Monterey Custom House Plaza Monterey, CA Arts and Crafts Fair featuring local entertainment and is a fundraiser For Pacific Repertory Theater. PACREP sponsors five Fairs per year all at the Custom House Plaza at the foot of Fisherman's Wharf. Call: 831-622-0700 x110. pacrep.org

BEAUMONT: Ho'olaule'a,Hawaiian Festival, June 22-23, 2013. Noble Creek Community Park, Beaumont, CA. Time: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. bcvparks.com

SAN MATEO: Downtown San Mateo Summerfest, June 22-23, 2013. 1st Annual Downtown San Mateo SummerFest. this new free Festival is sure to draw a large Bay Area crowd of Festival enthusiasts. The Festival will feature Arts and Crafts, Cooking Demonstrations, Food Vendors, Entertainment, Kids Activities and much more. The Festival is presented by the Downtown San Mateo Association, dsma.org Time: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Location: B Street between Baldwin & 6th Avenues in Downtown San Mateo, CA. sresproductions.com

SILVERADO: Summerfest, June 22-23, 2013. Nature, art and music. SummerFest 2013, at picturesque Tucker Wildlife Sanctuary in Modjeska Canyon, is an outdoor festival to showcase a diverse array of artists and crafters displaying original, handcrafted creations. The event will feature live music, BBQ, children's activities, nature walks and more. Time: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Cost: Free. Tucker Wildlife Sanctuary, 29322 Modjeska Canyon Rd. Silverado, CA 92676, tuckerwildlife.org

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE: Heavenly Village Fine Arts Festival, June 22-23, 2013. This beautiful outdoor festival features accomplished artists from throughout the States presenting their original work in all medium of two and three dimensional fine art, including paintings, photography, etchings, and sculpture. Each artist will be present to meet with the public and discuss their work. All work is available for purchase. Location: The Shops at Heavenly Village, 4080 Lake Tahoe Blvd, at the base of the Heavenly Village Gondola, South Lake Tahoe, CA. westcoastartists.com

SANTA CLARITA: Santa Clarita Street Fair, June 22-23, 2013. 4th weekend of every month we offer a monthly marketplace that is fun, festive and entertaining for the entire family. Open from 9am to 5pm, Saturday and 8am-3pm, Sunday.Vendors offer arts, crafts, handmade items and new merchandise presented by some of Santa Clarita's most innovative and creative entrepreneurs. Browse, shop and have lunch at the Gourmet Food trucks arriving Saturdays between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. and Sundays 12:30 p.m. - 3 p.m., plus the very popular Certified Farmer's Market on Sundays 8 a.m. - 12 Noon. Admission and parking are always Free. Location: College of the Canyons parking lot, Valencia, CA santaclaritastreetfair.com

June 23, 2013 Downtown Torrance Street Faire. Over 180 vendors and attracts thousands of shoppers to downtown each month. Future dates: Jul 28 - Aug 25 - Sep 22 - Oct 27 - Nov 24 - Dec 22. Location: Downtown, Torrance, CA. torranceantiquefaire.com

June 23, 2013 Summertime Bliss Vendor Fair. 50 vendors, wellness, beauty and more. Time: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Free admission. Location: Santa Rosa Veterans Memorial Building, 1351 Maple, Santa Rosa, CA. facebook.com/socoboutiqueshoppersexpo

June 26-30, 2013 Lompoc Flower Festival
Ryon Park, Lompoc, CA

June 27-30, 2013 Fountain Valley Summer Fest
Mile Square Park, Fountain Valley, CA

June 28-30, 2013 Montclair Village Fine Arts Sidewalk Festival
Montclair Village/Oakland, Oakland, CA

June 28-30, 2013 Gem Faire / San Diego
Scottish Rite Center, San Diego, CA

June 28-30, 2013 Kate Wolf Music Festival
Black Oak Ranch, Laytonville, CA

June 28-30, 2013 Beth Weber Kings Beach Art and Craft Show, June
Kings Beach State Recreation Area, Kings Beach, CA

June 28, September 1, 2013 Art-A-Fair Summer Fine Arts Festival
Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, CA

June 29, 2013 Ojai Valley Lavender Festival
Libbey Park, Ojai, CA

June 29, 2013 Deltafusion
Victory Park, Stockton, CA

June 29-30, 2013 Lake Arrowhead Rotary Art and Wine Festival
Tavern Bay Beach Club, Lake Arrowhead, CA

June 29-30, 2013 Mountaineer Days
Downtown, Wrightwood, CA

June 29-30, 2013 Gourdstock Festival, 2013
Bates Nut Farm, Valley Center, CA

June 29-30, 2013 San Francisco LGBT Pride
Civic Center Plaza, San Francisco, CA

June 30, 2013 Secession Days
Downtown, Rough and Ready, CA

June 30, 2013 Ventura Arts and Crafts Shows
Ventura County Fairgrounds, Ventura, CA

June 30, 2013 Ventura Flea Market
Ventura Fairgrounds, Ventura, CA

June 30, 2013 Expo Quinceanera Magazine
Riverside Auditorium, Riverside, CA

June 30-31, 2013 The Festival of Arts
Canyon Park, Laguna Beach, CA

June 2012 California Festivals and Events

LINCOLN-Downtown Lincoln Classic Car Show
rodsnrelics.net

PLEASANTON-Goodguys Rod & Custom Show
good-guys.com/events/eventsList.aspx?year=2012

POMONA-Pomona Swap Meet
June 3
pomonaswapmeet.com

DOWNEY-Downey's Greek Festival
stgeorgedowney.org

VISALIA-The 2012 Central Valley Egyptian Festival
FaceBook.com/EgyptianFestival


SAN DIEGO-Kidsfest,
kidsfestsandiego.com

WALNUT CREEK-Spring Semi, Annual Sidewalk Sale
walnutcreekdowntown.com

PT. ARENA-Pt. Arena Craft Fair and Bazaar
Located AT: Pt. Arena City Hall/Vets Hall, 24000 S. Highway One, Pt. Arena, CA 95468

LOMPOC-Lompoc Spring Arts Festival
flowerfestival.org

LOMPOC-Annual Flower Festival
flowerfestival.org

SAN FRANCISCO-Treasure Island Flea Market
TreasureIslandFlea.com

LOS ANGELES-American Heroes Air Show

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