July 19, 2014 Festivals in California
ARCADIA: 626 Night Market, The 626 Night Market is the largest Asian night market in the U.S. featuring over 150 local restaurants, food vendors, entrepreneurs, merchandise vendors, artists, musicians, and more. 626nightmarket.com
ARCADIA: Sunland-Tujunga Lions Club Watermelon Festival. Location: Santa Anita Park 285 W. Huntington Drive Arcadia, CA 91066 Entrance: Gate #6 off Colorado Pl Parking: $4 lionswatermelonfestival.com
CHICO: Northwest Beer Cam Across America By Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. Noon-5 p.m. Location: 1075 East 20th Street, Chico, CA
BERKELEY: Spark 2.0 Festival. Berkeley Spark is a free, community-based arts and technology festival where people can create, collaborate and connect. Burning Man-esque clothing designers, hand-crafters jewelers, and more. Location: Downtown Berkeley Martin Luther King Jr. Way (Center St. & Allston Way) Berkeley, CA. Call: 510-549-2230, downtownberkeley.org
CARMEL: Carmel Bach Festival. Annual Festival, Bach and the Italians, in various venues throughout Carmel, Monterey, Pebble Beach, and Salinas, California. Tickets: $25-up, approx. bachfestival.org
CHICO: Beer Camp Across America at Sierra Nevada. Location: Chico, California, sierranevada.com
FRESNO: Fresno Home Remodeling & Decorating Show. Fresno Fairgrounds - Fresno, CA
GEYSERVILLE: Geyserville Lobster Feeds, 6 p.m. Price: $135 approx. Public /$100 approx. Wine Club Sbragia Family Vineyards 9990 Dry Creek Rd Geyserville, CA call (707)473-2992 x12 sbragia.com
GRAEAGLE: Graeagle Arts and Crafts Fair Town Park, Graeagle, CA
GREENVILLE Gold Digger Days. Indian Valley Chamber of Commerce "Gold Digger Days Celebration" Annual celebration in Greenville, CA More info from the chamber office: (530) 284-6633
HAYWARD: Oakland Jazz Festival, 12Noon at Cal State University-East Bay, 25800 Carlos Bee Blvd, Hayward, California. ticketmaster.com
HOLLISTER: Street Festival & Car Show 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Food concessions, Beer & wine garden, Lots of raffle prizes, New car and specialty car displays, Kids Zone, 150+ fabulous vehicles on display! downtownhollister.org
JOHNSVILLE Gold Discovery Days. Plumas-Eureka State Park 310 Johnsville Road Blairsden, CA. plumas-eureka.org
LAWNDALE: Alondra Park Ho'olaule'a. Annual island celebration with music, food and dance. Time: 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Location: Alondra Park, Lawndale, CA. hiccsc.org/hoolaulea/
LONG BEACH: Long Beach Crawfish Festival Rainbow Lagoon, Long Beach, CA
LONG BEACH: Love Long Beach Festival at Granada Beach Music 7 bands, many DJs, art, 5k run, swim and Paddle event, a Volleyball tournament, yoga and boot camp work out area, interactive kids area, organic food court, farmers market, a farm to table dinner Saturday evening, craft beer and wine garden and an incredible fire show to end the evening. Free admission. alfredosbeachclub.com
LONG BEACH: Kahakai Outrigger Sprint Races 8 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. Location: Marine Stadium. Free to attend. kahakaioutrigger.com
MARYSVILLE: Marysville Peach Festival, Downtown Marysville, CA
MENLO PARK: Connoisseurs' Marketplace, Santa Cruz Ave at El Camino Real Menlo Park, CA marketplace.miramarevents.com
MOORPARK: Children of Many Colors Powwow, Native American singing, dancing, drumming, flute, Gourd Dancing, Bird Singing, Princess contest, Veterans Honoring, arts, crafts, food and non profit booths, traditional dwellings, a family style intertribal gathering. Location: Moorpark College. 7075 Campus Road, Moorpark, CA. RedbirdsVision.org
MONTROSE:
Montrose July Art Walk.
Downtown - Montrose, CA
Music in the Park: July 19, 2014. Rancho Madera Community Park - Simi
Valley, CA
MOUNTAIN VIEW: Disability Pride Festival. Location: Pioneer Park adjacent to Wells Fargo Bank's parking lot at 590 Castro Street. The Festival features a Disability & Aging Resource Fair with vendors aiming to serve people with disabilities, seniors, children and those planning for the future. Event is free to attend. Silicon Valley Independent Living Center (SVILC) presents the event. See svilc.org
MURRIETA: Mauka Fest. Bikers and Polynesians bring together the love of lifestyles that include travel, music and great food. Best of motorcycle bike show, Polynesian performances and family friendly environment. Location: 41379 Date Street, Murrieta, CA. pacificsavagezmauka.weebly.com
MURPHYS: Duck Races. Location: Murphys Community Park Time: 11:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. Murphys Homecoming & Duck Races annual celebration of Murphys and its long time residents includes the Community Band at 11:30 a.m., public invited. calaverasmentoring.org
NAPA: Napa Town and Country Fair Fairgrounds, July 16-20, 2014 Napa, CA
NEVADA CITY: Storytelling Festival. Tickets: $8.50- 90. Location: Amphitheater, 17894 Tyler Foote Rd., Nevada City, CA. sierrastorytellingfestival.org
OROVILLE: Oroville Rock Reggae Jamfest. Time: 11am-11:30pm P Phone: (530) 353-9925 orovillerockreggaejamfest.com River Reflections 4360 Pacific Heights Rd. Oroville, CA
OXNARD: Tequila & Taco Festival, The Collection at River Park, Oxnard, CA. tequilaandtacomusicfestival.com
PLEASANT HILL: Annual Blues & Brews Festival at Pleasant Hill Park, Pleasant Hill, California. bluesandbrewsfestival.com
POINT REYES SEASHORE: Big Time Festival. Time: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. at Kule Loklo includes Native American trade festival at Kule Loklo, a Coast Miwok Cultural Exhibit. Call: (415) 464-5140. nps.gov
SACRAMENTO: Japanese Film Festival. Location: Crest Theatre, 1013 K Street, Sacramento, CA. Time 7:30 p.m. Admission $10-35. sacjapanesefilmfestival.net
SAN DIEGO: Roll Out the Barrel. A wine and food festival - highlights extraordinary chefs, winemakers and craft breweries at San Diego's destination location, Humphrey's Concerts by the Bay. sandiego.wish.org
SAN FRANCISCO: Robot Film Festival IV. Location: Bot, 150 Mississippi St., San Francisco, CA. General admission $50, robotfilmfestival.com
SAN FRANCISCO: Summer Performance Festival. SAFEhouse for the Performing Arts presents Seventh Annual Summer Performance Festival. Cost: $15-20. Location: 3153 17th Street, SF CA. Call: (415) 863-9834. odcdance.org
SAN FRANCISCO: Japanese Film Festival. Location: New People, 1746 Post St, San Francisco, CA (Cinema located on B level), Tickets sold to individual screenings of Japanese films with subtitles cost $15 approx., jffsf.org/2014/
SANTA BARBARA: Fermentation Festival. Science of the Gut, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Location: Fairview Gardens 598 N. Fairview Ave., Santa Barbara, CA. The Santa Barbara Fermentation Festival is produced by Cultivate Events and showcases local and regional experts on the history, benefits and how-tos of fermented foods. Admission: $20 approx. sbfermentationfestival.com
SANTA BARBARA: The Wave Film Festival. Eclectic mix of eleven brand new French films at the Riviera Theatre. Cost: $15 approx. per screening, or pass sold. Time: 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. daily. Location: 2044 Alameda Padre Serra, Santa Barbara, CA. Tickets, info: sbiff.org
SANTA CRUZ: Fringe Festival. Nearly 200 performances by roughly 30 different acts. See santacruzfringefestival.com
SANTA PAULA: Citrus Festival. The Citrus Capital of the World known for its lemon and orange orchards, the City of Santa Paula celebrates the fruit of California every year with its popular Kiwanis Citrus Festival. santapaulafestival.org
SUSANVILLE: Lassen County Fair. Lassen County Fairgrounds Susanville, CA
SAN RAFAEL: Gem Faire / San Rafael, Marin Center - San Rafael, CA
SANTA BARBARA: California Wine Festival, Santa Barbara Beachside Chase Palm Park Santa Barbara, CA, californiawinefestival.com
SALINAS: California Rodeo. Parades, barbecues, cowboy poetry, fireworks, concerts, a carnival, and much more. Salinas Rodeo ranks in the top 20 of nearly 800 North American rodeos sanctioned by the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association. carodeo.com
SQUAW VALLEY: Wanderlust Tahoe offers famous yoga teachers and top-tier performers in a legendary setting. Festival-goers can enjoy yoga, incredible music, lifestyle talks and the natural bounties of Squaw Valley. squaw.wanderlustfestival.com
ST. HELENA: Freemark Abbey Bluegrass Festival. Food & Drink served 1-4 p.m. Festival ends at 6 p.m. 3022 St. Helena Highway North St. Helena, CA. Call: (800) 963-9698, freemarkabbey.com
SACRAMENTO: Craft Brewers Festival and Awards at Cal Expo, 3-6 p.m. Location: California State Fair, Sacramento
SACRAMENTO: George Na'ope Hula Festival. Location: Holiday Inn Capitol Plaza Sacramento, CA. The Makanaaloha Group and Hawaiianfeathers.com is proud to honor Hula Master, George Lanakilakeikiahiali'i Na'ope, in the new Hula Festival. kanehulafestival.com
SAN CLEMENTE: Ocean Festival. Beach Events, Orange County Lifeguard Games, NEW! Sport of Kings SUP Race, Beach Run, Grom's Rule Surf Contest, Sand Sculpting Competition, Lifeguards' Pancake Breakfast, Fishing Derby, Youth Pavilion, Dolphin Dash, Kid's Beach Run, 22nd Annual Classic Woody Car Exhibit, Ocean Art Show, Family Beach Party & Free Concert and Great Rubber Duck Race. Free to attend. Hours: Saturday 6:30 a.m. - 8:30 p.m. and Sunday 6:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Location: San Clemente Pier, San Clemente, CA. oceanfestival.org
SAN FRANCISCO: J-Pop Summit Festival. Japantown and Union Square's largest street fair celebrating Japanese popular culture with Japanese music, film, art, fashion, games, anime, food, as well as niche subcultures. Location: Japantown & Union Square Cost: Mostly free but special venues varies. j-pop.com
SAN LUIS OBISPO: Central Coast Renaissance Festival, Laguna Lake Park San Luis Obispo, CA. Step into the year 1585 when Queen Elizabeth I was England's magnificent monarch. Cost: $10 - $17. Location: Laguna Lake Park, 504 Madonna Road, San Luis Obispo, CA. ccrenfaire.com
SAN DIEGO: San Diego LGBT Pride Parade and Festival, Martson Point in Balboa Park San Diego, CA Price: Free. San Diego LGBT Pride Parade is the 4th largest in the United States attracting over 197,000 cheering spectators and significant media participation.
SAN DIEGO: Festival of the Bells. A weekend event celebrating the anniversary of Mission San Diego de Alcalá, the Mother of California's 21 Missions, with the the blessing and ringing of all five Mission bells.
SIMI VALLEY: Music in the Park: July Rancho Madera Community Park Simi Valley, CA
SOQUEL: Bargetto Fine Arts Festival, Bargetto Winery Soquel, CA
SONOMA: Catalan Festival - at Gloria Ferrer Caves and Vineyards Sonoma, CA Spanish food, wine and entertainment with classical guitar, flamenco dancing, a festive grape stomp and traditional folklore surprises. Stroll and enjoy savory tapas and Paella, cooking demonstrations and educational seminars as you sip our acclaimed Carneros Sparkling and Estate wines. sresproductions.com
TAHOE VISTA: Bass Camp Festival, 11 a.m. North Tahoe Regional Park, 6600 Donner Road, Tahoe Vista, Calif. $40 up. 12-hour all-day EDM festival. No chairs (blankets are okay). Location: basscampfest.com
TEHACHAPI: Tehachapi Mt. Brew & Brill Fest Tehachapi, California. Time: 4-8 p.m. Location: Benz Visco Park, Tehachapi, CA. Ticket: $45 approx. includes Beer Tastings and BBQ food. Age 21+. tehachapibrew.com
TEMECULA: 5K Foam Fest. Temecula Galway Downs Event. Location: 38801 Los Corralitos, Temecula, CA. Price: $90 approx. Log Roll, Wall Climb, Electric Mud Crawl, Cargo Climb 50' Slip n Slide, The Mud Pit, Aqua Lily Pads and more. 5kfoamfest.com
TRUCKEE: Truckee Antiques Show, Truckee High School - Truckee, CA
VENTURA: Pirate Days Festival, at Ventura Harbor Village offers free family entertainment with Captain Jack Sparrow and Captain Hook and their crews of scallywags. Location: 1583 Spinnaker Dr., Ventura, CA. Phone: (805) 477-0470, venturaharborvillage.com
WALNUT CREEK: Family Theatre Festival, low-cost day of non-stop theater, dance, and music performances along with visual arts activities both inside and outside the Lesher Center for the Arts. Ticketed shows $5, call: (925) 943-7469. LesherARTSCenter.org
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