California Festivals July 20, 2014
NAPA: Napa Town and Country Fair Fairgrounds, Napa, CA
SANTA BARBARA: The Wave Film Festival. The five day festival 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 at downtown venues include theater, dance, comedy, performance art, spoken word, circus, musical theater, puppetry, kids shows, burlesque and more. Events held at venues throughout the city. Performance prices vary. See santacruzfringefestival.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/
SUSANVILLE: Lassen County Fair, Lassen County Fairgrounds Susanville, CA
TRUCKEE: Truckee Antiques Show. Truckee High School - Truckee, CA
SAN RAFAEL: Gem Faire / San Rafael. Marin Center - San Rafael, CA
FRESNO: Fresno Home Remodeling & Decorating Show. Fresno Fairgrounds - Fresno, CA
SALINAS: California Rodeo carodeo.com 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.
SQUAW VALLEY: Wanderlust Tahoe offers famous yoga teachers and top-tier performers in a legendary setting of breathtaking beauty for a memorable summer experience. Festival-goers can enjoy yoga, incredible music, lifestyle talks and the natural bounties of Squaw Valley. squaw.wanderlustfestival.com
CROCKETT: Sugartown Festival. Time: 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Music on two stages, great food, beer, margaritas, wine, kids zone, king & queen crowning. Location: Rolph at Pomona, Crockett, CA. Free admission. crockettcalifornia.com
LOS ANGELES: Doggie Street Festival. Time: 11 am to 5 pm. Westfield, Century City 10250 Santa Monica Bl Los Angeles, CA. (323) 445 5087 Doggie Street Festival 2014! Admission: Free The Ultimate Dog Lovers Family Fun Event That Increases Dog and Cat Adoption Countywide. Call 323 445 5087 doggiestreetfestival.org
PASADENA: Indian Summer Family Festival Of Multi-Cultural Dance & Art. Time: 1-7 p.m. Featuring Dance Performances, Classes, Arts & Crafts, Henna, Kids Bounce House, and Bollywood Dress-Up Boutique & Photo Booth, Food, Drinks, and Fun! Food Truck, Food Vendors, DJs, Dance Performances and More! Admission: $15 approx. Location: Dance Conservatory of Pasadena, 66 Waverly Dr., Pasadena, CA. blue13dance.com
PICO RIVERA: Colombian Festival. Time: 10 a.m. Biggest South American festival on the West Coast. Enjoy ethnic foods from many parts of Latin America. On the main stage enjoy live entertainment from many local tropical and Latin bands as well as International talent, plus electronic dance stage. Location: Pico Rivera Sports Arena, 11003 E. Rooks Rd., Pico Rivera, CA. Ticket: $25 up.
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
NEVADA CITY: Storytelling Festival. For one magical weekend in July, settle back and hear stories unfold beneath the big trees and nighttime stars of California's Sierra foothills. Tickets: $8.50- 90. Location: Amphitheater, 17894 Tyler Foote Rd., Nevada City, CA. sierrastorytellingfestival.org
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
ARCADIA: Sunland-Tujunga Lions Club Watermelon Festival. Hours: 10am-9pm Location: Santa Anita Park 285 W. Huntington Drive Arcadia, CA 91066 Entrance: Gate #6 off Colorado Pl. lionswatermelonfestival.com
CHICO: Northwest Beer Cam Across America By Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. July 19, 2014, Noon-5 p.m. Location: 1075 East 20th Street, Chico, CA
GRAEAGLE: Graeagle Arts and Crafts Fair Town Park, Graeagle, CA
GREENVILLE Gold Digger Days, Indian Valley Chamber of Commerce "Gold Digger Days Celebration" 52nd Annual celebration in Greenville, CA More info from the chamber office: (530) 284-6633
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. This event benefits a great Long Beach non-profit, Children Today. Free admission. alfredosbeachclub.com
MENLO PARK: Connoisseurs' Marketplace, Santa Cruz Ave at El Camino Real Menlo Park, CA marketplace.miramarevents.com
OROVILLE: Oroville Rock Reggae Jamfest. Line up so far includes Stephen Marley, Kymani Marley, Ras Michael, HR and the Bad Brains, Joe Mercer Marley, Ifa Journey, Iqulah, Blaize1 and the Pyrex Band, Curtis Young, Jah Mikey One Sound, Zion Roots Sound, Jah Yzer Sound, Stay Positive Sound and more to be added! 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
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 DIEGO: Beer Camp Across America Southwest July 20, 2014, 1-6 p.m. Embarcadero Marina Park North 400 Kettner Boulevard, San Diego, CA. 21+ only. Ticket includes a souvenir Beer Camp Across America tasting glass, Unlimited samplings of your favorite regional brews, The music spectacle MarchFourth Marching Band, stilt-walking acrobatics, enchanting dancers, and percussion. beercamp.sierranevada.com
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. In addition to the original street fair, a Union Square Live concert in downtown San Francisco, Bay Area's very first Japan Film Festival of San Francisco, and sake-tasting and fine foods at POP Gourmet Food Festival were all introduced to further enrich the experience as a whole. 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
SOQUEL: Bargetto Fine Arts Festival, Bargetto Winery Soquel, CA
SAN DIEGO: San Diego LGBT Pride Parade and Festival, Martson Point in Balboa Park San Diego, CA EVENT Annual LGBT Pride Parade San Diego LGBT Pride July 19, 2014 Price: Free. More than 80 musicians, bands, comedy and dance performers, 300 participating vendor booths, an Art exhibit, cultural presentations, and great food!
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.
SONOMA: Twenty-Second Catalan Festival 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/catalan_festival.html
VENTURA: Pirate Days Festival,
Pirate Days Festival at Ventura Harbor Village offers free family entertainment that captivates audiences with such famous pirate re-enactors as Captain Jack Sparrow and Captain Hook and their crews of scallywags walking along the Harbor's promenade.
Pirate's Cove Marketplace includes Pirate Vendors, while Shipwreck Cove comes to life with strolling musicians, nautical knot tying, Aarghbor
Boat Tours, photos with pirates, and an enchanted $2 treasure hunt for kids
(ages 12 and under). Festival-goers of all ages are encouraged to dress up
and join in the daily pirate kid and adult costume contests. Admission,
parking and shuttle buses are free. Location: 1583 Spinnaker Dr.,
Ventura, CA. Phone: (805) 477-0470, venturaharborvillage.com
CARMEL: Carmel Bach Festival. 77th Annual Festival, Bach and the Italians, in various venues throughout Carmel, Monterey, Pebble Beach, and Salinas, California. This year's festival presents an even wider span of concerts than usual, with symphonic, choral, chamber, solo vocal and instrumental, bluegrass, brass and even a children's concert. Music Director and Conductor Paul Goodwin returns for his fourth season as the Festival's Artistic Director and Principal Conductor. Tickets: $25-up, approx. bachfestival.org
LOS ANGELES: Taste of Latin-America Food Festival Placita Olvera Los Angeles, CA
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