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California Events 2001
JULY 4
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Independence Day for Coronado, Chula Vista,
Julian, Huntington Beach. Lompoc.Los Angeles, San Francisco |
July 7 -
Sept. 1 |
LAGUNA BEACH PAGEANT OF THE MASTERS recreates famous works
of art in a live canvas of actors on an outdoor ampitheatre
stage in the beautiful Laguna Canyon bowl. Included is a live
orchestra, art festival and pre-show dining for an additional
fee |
| July 10-15 |
AVILA BEACH KCBX CENTRAL COAST WINE CLASSIC Central
Coast wines; winemaker's dinner, wine tasting, cooking
demonstrations and auctions. TEL 805-781-3026 |
| July 11-15 |
SANTA MARIA SANTA BARBARA COUNTY FAIR entertainers,
carnival, vendors, food, livestock auction, children�s
activities, fine and home arts , destruction derby and rodeo..
TEL 800-549-0036 or 805-925-8824 |
| July 13-29 |
ORANGE COUNTY FAIR Costa Mesa Traditional county fair
features headline entertainment, rodeo, livestock, carnival,
vendors and food.. TEL (714)708-FAIR |
| July 14-August 5 |
CARMEL BACH FESTIVAL features Baroque music performed by
100 musicians from around the world.. TEL 831-624-2046.
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| July 18-29 |
HUNTINGTON BEACH PANASONIC SHOCKWAVE BEACH GAMES
World-class athletes compete in surfing, inline skating, BMX
biking, wakeboarding and skateboarding; music.. TEL 949-215-8000 |
July 18 -
Sept. 5 |
DEL MAR HORSE RACING SEASON |
| July 19-22 |
SALINAS CALIFORNIA RODEO Top professionals compete in
steer wrestling, bull riding, calf roping and bareback bronc
riding; barbecue and parades. TEL 800-771-8807 or 831-775-3100. |
| July 20-22 |
IRVINE INTERNATIONAL UFO SYMPOSIUM, Lectures by top
researchers, unique and zany gifts, 714-5204836
SANTA MARIA BENT AXLES CRUISE & BARBECUE WEEKEND Vintage car
show displays more than 2,000 hot rods.. TEL 805-934-2607. FREE |
July 20-
August 5 |
SAN LUIS OBISPO MOZART FESTIVAL honoring composer Wolfgang
Amadeus Mozart; concerts and lectures by scholars and musicians.
TEL 805-781-3008 . |
| July 21 |
VENTURA ARTWALKS Stroll through restaurants, shops and
coffeehouses to view works of art; musical entertainment and
children�s activities. TEL 800-333-2989 or 805-648-2075. FREE |
| July 27-29 |
GILROY GARLIC FESTIVAL Gastronomical affair features more
than 150 garlic food specialties, wine, arts and crafts and
entertainment.. TEL 408-842-1625
IMPERIAL BEACH OPEN SANDCASTLE COMPETITION Professional and
amateur teams compete for more than $21,000 in cash prizes.. TEL
619-424-3151 FREE |
| July 28 - 29, |
8th Annual Oxnard Salsa Festival.the condiment, the music
and the dance! Plaza Park (Downtown Oxnard) 5th & "B" Street
Saturday (July 28) & Sunday (July 29) 2001 11:00 am - 7:00 pm
Admission to the Festival is Free !!! Presented By: The Downtown
Oxnard Merchant's Association. In association with Bernstein -
Ballin Marketing Events Phone: (805) 385-7545 or (800)
2-OXNARD |
| July 29 |
SANTA CRUZ/ CAPITOLA WHARF TO WHARF RACE 6-mile race from
Santa Cruz to Capitola; 40 musical bands. TEL 831-475-2196. |
July 30-
August 12 |
SANTA CRUZ CABRILLO MUSIC FESTIVAL features award-winning
orchestra with guest artists. TEL 831-426-6966. |
| AUGUST |
International Surf Festival for |
| August 3-5 |
COSTA MESA= ORANGE COUNTY JAZZ FESTIVAL 18 bands perform
musical favorites from the �20s through the �50s.. TEL (888)
215-6222 or (714) 438-4922. |
| August 24-26 |
COSTA MESA AMERICAN INDIAN POWWOW dancers, singers, arts
and crafts and food.. TEL (714) 663-1102 |
SEPTEMBER 1
2001 |
SAN LUIS OBSIPO 19th Annual Central Coast Wine Festival
withover 100 Central Coast wines will be toasted in a benefit
for the Arthritis Foundation. Saturday, September 01, 2001
12PM-4PM Mission Plaza Monterey Street at Chorro Street SLO,
TEL: 805-541-0286
SAN FRANCISCO Absolut A La Carte, A La Park Golden Gate Park
Information: 415-458-1988 Featuring over 40 of San Francisco's
most highly regarded restaurants and chefs, wines and
craftbrews |
| Sept.3 |
CAPITOLA BEGONIA FESTIVAL Wharf race, fishing derby,
sandcastle contest, Nautical Parade Phone: 831- 475-6522 |
| Sept.8 |
SAN FRANCISCO Ghirardelli Square Chocolate Festival
Ghirardelli Square 415-775-5500 A chocolate-lover's dream:
sample various chocolate treats including chocolate-covered
strawberries, brownies, chocolate cheesecake and more.
Other September Events:
Long Beach Blues Festival SPONSORED BY KLON Sept. 1- 3
562/985-1686.
Long Beach International Film Festival (September 14-22) held
aboard the Queen Mary, brings together films and filmmakers from
the United States and around the world. Festival events include
Short and Feature Film Competitions, Celebrity Tributes, a
Children�s Day Program, and Retrospectives on Long Beach�s
amazing film history.
562/938-9687
Los Alamos Old Town Days is a barrel of laughs with events such
as an Old Cogger Contest, cheeese carving contest and other
delights.
Danish Days in
Solvang
Sept. 15- 17 Taste of Newport at Newport Center Dr. Fashion
Island 949-729-4400
Gourmet food sampling, winereies and entertainment
Doheny Days Music Festival Doheny State Beach in Dana Point
949-262-266
Port of
Los Angeles Lobster Festival 310-366-6472
includes lobster and foods, music and fun at Ports O' CAll
Village, San Pedro |
| October 13 |
PACIFIC BEACH FEST San Diego Food, art, music, beach
volleyball, kite-flying and sandcastle building; boat and kayak
racing. . TEL (858) 273-3303; FAX (858) 581-6748. FREE |
OCTOBER
2001 |
California Avocado Festival in
Carpinteria 805-684-0038
includes food, booths, the largest bowl of guacamole, Poetry
Harvest, Big Wheels Avocado Bike Tour and Big Avocado 4-Mile Fun
Run.
Irvine Harvest Festival 949-552-7336 Bryan & El Camino
Real
Music, carnival rides, food booths and fun
Monterey Sports Car Championships
VINTAGE 2000
San Juan Capistrano Celebration of swallows' migration to
Argentina; food, wine, entertainment, dancing, silent auction
and celebrity guests. TEL (949) 493-4700
Arcadia Carnival CRAFT FAIRE & CARNIVAL , arts and crafts,
games, entertainment and food. TEL (626) 447-2159; FAX (626)
445-0273. FREE
Orange FALL ART FESTIVAL Event features a select group of
150 juried fine arts and craftspeople. TEL (626) 797-6803 FREE
Buena Park SILVERADO DAYS Community fair includes chili
cook-off, arts and crafts, carnival and entertainment. TEL (800)
541-3953 or (714) 562-3560 FREE
OKTOBERFEST Solvang Beer garden, folk dancers, entertainment
and contests. TEL (805) 688-0298. FREE
55th Annual Pismo Beach Clam Festival 805-773-4382 Food, music,
Miss Pismo Beach contest, sand castles
OPEN STUDIOS 2000 San Luis Obispo County Self-guided tours of
more than 80 artists' studios. TEL (805) 544-9251
OKTOBERFEST Los Osos Fine arts and crafts, ethnic foods, 4K
run, kayak and canoe races, beer garden and music. TEL (805)
528-4884 FREE |
NOVEMBER
2001 |
SAN DIEGO DIA DE LOS MUERTOS Elaborate altars celebrate
this traditional Hispanic folk holiday; sugar-skull
demonstrations and guest artists. TEL (619) 296-3266 FREE
CARLSBAD VILLAGE STREET FAIRE Street fair features more
than 800 booths; arts and crafts, antiques, international foods
and entertainment. TEL (760) 434-8887. FREE
MONTEREY GREAT WINE ESCAPE WEEKEND
Sample wines from more than 25 local wineries; winemaker's
dinner and tours. TEL (831) 375-9400
POINTSETTIA FESTIVAL Encinitas Wonderful holiday craft fair
features more than 350 vendors, music and beer garden. TEL (760)
943-1950 FREE |
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Jan 1, 2001 PASADENA
TOURNAMENT OF ROSES PARADE TEL (626) 449-4100; FREE
Through- March 31 - March Whale Watching Tours
along the California Coast
NAPA VALLEY MUSTARD FESTIVAL includes mustard
tasting and showcase of Napa Valley cuisine and wines, fine
arts, horse-drawn carriages, cooking demonstrations, children's
hands-on art building,
music and silent auction.. TEL 707-938-1133
February CARMEL 15th Annual Masters of Food &
Wine 831-620-1234
PORT HUENEME BEACHFRONT INTERNATIONAL FILM
FESTIVAL 888-782-3986
PISMO BEACH MARDI GRAS DIXIELAND JAZZ FESTIVAL
TEL 805-773-2625.
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA INTERNATIONAL
ANTIQUARIAN BOOK FAIR 415-551-5190
SALINAS STEINBECK BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION
831-796-3833
MONTEREY MARDI GRAS ON CANNERY ROW
831-649-6690
SAN DIEGO BUDWEISER MARDI GRAS IN THE GASLAMP
619-233-5227
March 3-4 DANA POINT 30th Annual Festival of the
Whales kicks off at La Plaza Park with a two-day street faire
and includes live music throughout the harbor and children's
activities. The Ocean Institute sponsors a "Whaling & Art of the
Sailor" exhibition, and the last weekend features a "wag-a-thon"Call
888-440-4309 or 949-496-1094.
Through - March 5 NEWPORT BEACH Toshiba
Senior Classic Golf Tournament Newport Beach Country Club 1600 E
Coast Hwy, Newport Beach, CA call 949/515-4840 Breakfast
with PGA Tour legend Tom Watson. $100 per person. Friday, March
2 8:00 a.m. 78 legends tee it up for $1.4 million. Saturday,
March 3 Day two of championship play. Sunday, March 4 A
champion is crowned a Monday, March 5 Celebrity
Pro-Am�shotgun start 8:30 a.m. (Not open to the public.)
March 1 SAN LUIS OBISPO RIB COOK-OFF
competition for best beef and pork ribs. TEL 805-541-0286
March 3-4 MENDOCINO 19th Annual Whale
Festival-. Celebrate in the village's galleries and shops with
premium wines from Mendocino's top vintners. Other highlights
include chowder tasting, marine art exhibits, music and whale-
watching walks on the headlands. Call 707-961-6300 or
800-726-2780
March 4 L.A. MARATHON 85 Performing groups
along a 26.2 mile course, including Randy Newman singing "I Love
L.A." 8:45 a.m. begins at 6th & Figueroa Register at http://www.lamarathon.com/
NEWPORT BEACH Toshiba Senior Classic Newport
Beach Country Club (949) 515-4840
March 10 SOLVANG CENTURY & HALF-CENTURY BICYCLE
RIDE 50- and 100-mile bike ride through scenic backcountry. TEL
562-690-9693
March 11 SAN FRANCISCO ST. PATRICK'S DAY
PARADE Colorful floats, marching bands and Irish dancers.. TEL
415-665-4595 . FREE
March 16-18 PASO ROBLES ZINFANDEL FESTIVAL
dining and wine tasting at award-winning wineries. TEL
(800)549-WINE or 805-239-8463 March 17-18 FORT BRAGG 19th
Annual Whale Festival- Migrate to the clam chowder and
microbrew tasting or join in the Whale Run (10K run or 5K walk).
Enjoy shopping at the crafts fair. Experience the excitement of
whales in motion with a boat excursion at Noyo Harbor. Call
707-961-6300 or 800-726-2780
LONG BEACH QUEEN MARY SCOTTISH FESTIVAL
Features pipe bands, highland dancing, parades, competitions,
exhibits and Scottish food. TEL 562-435-3511
Mar 17, 2001 SAN DIEGO SHAMROCK 2001 St.
Patrick's Day block party in historic Gaslamp Quarter; music,
food and entertainment.. TEL 619-233-4692
VENTURA ST. PATRICK'S DAY PARADE & FESTIVAL
along Main Street in downtown Ventura and festival in Mission
Park.. TEL 800-333-2989 or 805-648-2075. FREE
Mar.22 MONTEREY TASTE OF OLD MONTEREY
epicurean extravaganza in Old Monterey; entertainment. TEL
831-655-8070
Mar. 19 SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO RETURN OF THE
SWALLOWS CELEBRATION Colorful entertainment, food and displays.
TEL 949-248-2047 .
March 24 CAMBRIA CHILI COOK-OFF & CLASSIC CAR
SHOW plus beer tasting, music and prizes. TEL 805-927-3624
FREE
March 23-25 SANTA BARBARA 7th Annual Whale
Festival-. Entertainment, children's carnival, food booths,
arts and crafts show coincides with the northern migration of
the gray whale. Festival is located between the train station
and Stearns Wharf. Call 805-897-3187 or visit
March 24-25 SALINAS CULINARY CLASSIC S
features celebrity chefs cooking demonstrations and vendor
booths.. TEL 831-678-0300.
March 25 LOS ANGELES Academy Awards for
outstanding film achievements of 2000 Los Angeles Shrine
Auditorium. Tourists from around the world gather and camp to
get a peak at their favorite stars walking the red carpet.
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