Through April
2002
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BIG SUR HIGHWAY 1 January weekends 10:00 a.m. to noon Julia
Pfeiffer Burns State Park (831) 667-2315 California State Parks, in
association with Whale Fest, is proud to present Ranger guided Whale
Watching Presentations. Come celebrate with us the migration of the
California Gray Whales off the Big Sur Coast. Turnouts Gray whales
can be seen from the highway turnouts in Big Sur from December
through April. (Beginning in February you begin seeing whales
migrating back to Alaska with their newborn babies by their sides.)
DANA POINT Whale Watching Excursions thru April 30 Dana Point
Harbor 34675 Golden Lantern Dana Point CA. 92629 949/496-1094
VENTURA Whale watching season begins Info 800-333-2989 |
Feb 2 -
April 6 |
Ninth Annual Napa Valley Mustard Festival February 2 through
April 6, 2002 Celebrating the Food, Wine, Art,
Agriculture and History of Napa Valley. Napa Valley Mustard
Festival World-Wide Mustard Competition Deadline for entries January
16 Domaine Carneros at Mustard Magic Mustard Magic Saturday,
February 2, 7 pm Grand Opening Gala of the 2002 Napa Valley Mustard
Festival Featuring Food, Wine & Entertainment; Visual Art Exhibit;
Silent and Live Auctions |
| Mar. 16 - 19 |
DANA POINT Return of Swallows Mission San Juan Capistrano
includes food, entertainment and the ringing of the mission bell,
plus swallow sightings 949-234-1300 x322 |
| Feb 24, Sun |
SANTA CRUZ 19th Annual Santa Cruz Clam Chowder Cook-Off Santa
Cruz Municipal Wharf, Santa Cruz. 831.420.5273 Teams of chowder
chefs come from all over the West Coast to compete for the
prestigious award of "Best Clam Chowder". Come and sample the
delicious variety! www.santacruzwharf.com |
| Mar. 1 -3 |
POMONA Southern California Golf Expo 2002, Fairplex,
www.scga.org 626 - 914-4761 |
| Mar 9 -10 |
DANA POINT 11th annual Festival of Whales Street Faire
Celebrate the return of the Gray Whales off the coast. Come sample
the best of Dana Point through hundreds of booths, displays, and fun
activities. Fun for the entire family. Great food, Great Games,
Great Entertainment, and best of all - the great people of Dana
Point. 10:00AM to 5:00PM both days Dana Point Chamber of Commerce
800-290-DANA http://www.dpfestivalofwhales.com/
TEMECULA Western Days in Old Town Gunfights, music, Civil War
reencampment booths, more 909-694-6412 |
| Mar. 18 |
ONTARIO Spring Fest Handmade Arts & Crafts in Downtown Ontario
909- 988-8743 |
| Mar. 23, 24 |
TEMECULA Old Town Temecula Western Days 909- 694-6412 |
| Mar 24 - May 26 |
LOS ANGELES Autry Musuem of Western Heritage premiers PAINTED
LIGHT: California Impressionist Paintings from the Gardena High
School/Los Angeles Unified School District Collection. One of the
most unique collections of California Impressionist paintings debuts
in the George Montgomery Gallery at the Autry Museum. The collection
includes many important artists in California painting from the
�20s, �30s, and �40s. Fifteen of the most significant works,
including those by Maynard Dixon, James G. Swinnerton, and Maurice
Braun, will remain on the extended loan program at the Autry Museum
and will be rotated throughout our permanent galleries. The
paintings that comprise Painted Light embody the distinctive
qualities of California Impressionism by combining vibrant brushwork
and color with a deep reverence for nature. These paintings testify
in a most eloquent manner about the need for enlightened
environmental management. They stand in silent testament to the
ageless beauty of our land as it existed a century ago.
4700 Western Heritage Way, Los Angeles, CA 90027-1462 T 323.667.2000
F 323.666.1295 |
| Apr 6 & 7 |
EL DORADO El Dorado Winery Association's 11th Annual Passport
Weekends 2002: April 6 & 7 and April 13-14. Cost: $50 per passport.
http://www.eldoradowines.org/ |
| Apr. 9 |
LOS OSOS Taste of South Bay 6:00 pm South Bay Community
Center Call SBCC for info: (805) 528-4169 |
| Apr.12 -14 |
LONG BEACH Grand Prix Tickets are now on sale for the 28th
Annual Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach . For the third consecutive
year, the race circuit configuration and grandstand seating layout
is unchanged. The circuit, which includes the downtown streets of
Long Beach surrounding the Long Beach Convention and Entertainment
Center, is 1.99 miles in length and includes 11 turns. Twenty-one
grandstands line the circuit, which include reserved seats, limited
general admission seats and seating for various club ticket
packages.www.longbeachgp.com/ |
| Apr.12 -19 |
OXNARD ELITE THEATRE HAS ENTERTAINMENT LINEUP SET� Nestled in
the historic setting of Heritage Square in downtown Oxnard, the
Elite Theatre Company offers visitors a variety of drama, comedy and
classic tales for 2002. Housed in the intimate Petit Playhouse, the
Elite Theatre continues with the production of L�Chaim, a comedy by
Martin Horsey through February 10. Other productions on tap are Bus
Stop, a comedy/drama by William Inge, running April 12-May 19; Lend
Me a Tenor, a comedy by Ken Ludwig playing June 7-July 14;
Shadowlands, a drama by William Nicholson showing August 9-September
15 and Clue: The Musical, November 8-December 15. Tickets prices are
$14 for adults and $12 for seniors and students. For more
information or to obtain a color brochure listing the entertainment
schedule, call 805/ 483-5118. |
| Apr. 20 - 21 |
ENCINITAS- 19th Annual Encinitas Street Fair. From 9am to 5pm on
Highway 101 between D and J street in Encinitas. Three live stages,
the Karl Strauss beer garden, face painting and kid rides, over 400
arts and crafts vendors. In 2001 100,000 people attended. Downtown
Encinitas Main Street Association at 760-943-1950. |
| April 26 -28 |
NEWPORT BEACH, The Newport Ocean Sailing Association (NOSA)
55th Annual Newport to Ensenada International Yacht Race, on April
26, 2002 at 12 p.m . Regardless of who wins, the Newport to
Ensenada Race always promises a great fiesta in Ensenada. The
gracious hospitality of this international port city is one reason
why more than 10,000 people return every year for the race! Annual
Newport to Ensenada International Yacht Race guarantees to bring in
the next century with exciting sailing action and celebration in the
wonderful city of Ensenada, Mexico! http://www.nosa.org/ |
| April 28 Sun |
BIG SUR Big Sur International Marathon is a spectacular road
race set along one of the most breath-taking courses in the world.
Over 3,000 athletes begin this race on Highway One in Big Sur and
finish in Carmel. Along the way, runners wind their way through
majestic redwoods and Pacific Ocean views. Classical music greets
marathoners around each turn, providing inspiration that has been
likened to a spiritual experience. http://www.bsim.org/
LOS OSOS 10:00 am Easter Egg Hunt Los Osos Community Park Bay-Osos
Kiwanis Kiwanis for info: 805 -528-2735 |
| May 3, 4, 5, 2002 |
BIG SUR BIG SUR JAZZFEST 2002 will be held throughout the
pubs, restaurants, and art galleries of Big Sur. The main event
takes place Sunday, May 5 in Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park, along the
banks of the Big Sur River. Join us for one of the best weekends of
jazz available in the most beautiful setting on the west coast.
www.bigsurcalifornia.com |
| May 4 |
CATALINA ISLAND - AVALON 8th Annual Catalina Island Rugby
Festival Team competition benefiting the Wellness Community-South
Bay. For information call Nancy @ (800) 448-4050 or visit
www.larugby.com
FERNDALE May 4: Cinco de Mayo Fiesta presented by Ferndale
Elementary School students. Parade down Main Street, 11 a.m. Mexican
Folkloric Dancing, authentic Mexican food and Mariachi music at
Portuguese Hall, noon to 3 p.m. 707-786-9668. |
| May 5 |
LOS ANGELES May 5, 2002 from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm - Art in The
Park Festival 2002, held at Park Labrea (6th and
Curson) in Los Angeles. Admission is free. Benefits Camp Ronald
McDonald for Good Times, is a community festival featuring art
exhibits, foods from around the world, a children's play and art
area, non-stop music from multiple stages, the Wheels of Freestyle
Bicycle Thrill Show, Rocket's K-9 Comets (famous frisbee dogs) and
much, much more. Call (818) 242-9108. last year's festival can be
found at
www.parklabrea.com/AIP5/aip_frame.html |
| May 11, Sat. |
DIXON 127th Annual Dixon May Fair Parade Downtown Dixon 10:00
a.m.The oldest state affiliated parade in California... the 127th
Annual Dixon May Fair Parade! With over 125 entries and 25,000
spectators, this is one of the most colorful parades of its kind.
www.dixonmayfairparade.org (Dixon is located off Interstate 80, 21
miles west of Sacramento and 65 miles by freeway northeast of San
Francisco in the heart of Solano County)
FERNDALE 24th Annual Bicycle Tour of the Unknown Coast. Events for
the whole family! 10-, 20-, and 50-mile courses plus California's
toughest "century," the 100-mile loop through the redwoods, tracing
the Lost Coast to the Victorian Village of Ferndale. Start times:
100-mile, 7 a.m.; 50-mile, 8 a.m.; 20-mile, 10 a.m.; 10-mile, 11:30
a.m. Tour Director, Bill Croft: 707-269-0235
(billc@northcoast.com). |
| May 11 - 12 |
CATALINA ISLAND - AVALON 6th Annual Catalina Island Blues
Festival Nationally acclaimed artists performing at the various
venues in Avalon including the legendary Casino Ballroom and
Descanso Beach Club. For information call 888-25-EVENT or visit
www.catalinablues.com |
| May 12, Sun. |
SUNSET BEACH Art Festival held every Mother's Day Information on
obtaining a booth at the Sunset Beach Art Festival can be obtained
by sending a self address stamped envelope to Las Damas Art
Festival Booth chariman P.O. Box 1156 Sunset Beach, Calif. 90742 |
| May 16 - 19 |
CALAVERAS COUNTY Calaveras County Fair and Jumping Frog Jubilee,
Frogtown, Angels Camp Watch thousands of Frog Jockeys compete to
win the Grand Finals of the International Frog Jump and $5,000!
(209) 736-2561http://www.frogtown.org/sched.html |
| May 18, 19 |
OXNARD 19th Annual CALIFORNIA STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL Location:
Strawberry Meadows of College Park, 3250 South Rose Ave. Oxnard
Admission: .For the $9 Festival admission price for adults � what
one would pay for a movie � visitors will be "jammin" to the
favorite sounds of some of the top names in the musical world who
will headline the concert lineup of continual music on two Festival
stages.2002 FESTIVAL CONCERT SCHEDULE � To Be Announced
http://www.strawberry-fest.org/ |
| June 1 |
FERNDALE Pet Parade. Children parade costumed pets down Main
Street to Firemen's Park for prizes at 11 a.m. 707-786-4477
SANTA BARBARA Annual Big Dog Parade & Canine Festival Saturday, June
1, 2002 at 9:30am De La Guerra Plaza to the Old Chase Palm Park
Benefits the Big Dog Foundation, a non-profit organization which
supports charities focused on dogs, children and dogs helping
people. Register at www.BIGDOGS.com <http://www.BIGDOGS.com> Or call
the Parade Hotline at 805-963-8727 ext. 1398 |
| June 8- 9 |
HUNTINGTON BEACH Relay for Life is the American Cancer Society's
signature activity. It is a unique activity that offers everyone in
the community an opportunity to participate in the fight against
cancer. Relay for Life is 24 hours in length and goes overnight
(yes! that's right we will campout). Community and company teams
consisting of 10-15 people will run, walk, jog around the track in a
unified effort to fight cancer. Each team is asked to have a
representative on the track at all times during the event.
Entertainment, international foods, and a variety of exciting
activities are planned for people of all ages. Registration for each
team is $150.00 per team. Goldenwest College
American Cancer Society (714) 536-9815 |
| July 4 |
ANGELS CAMP Mark Twain Days, Frogtown, Angels Camp (209)
754-3521 http://www.visitcalaveras.org
AVALON - CATALINA ISLAND 4th of July Parade, Fireworks Display,
Dinner at the Casino Ballroom Join island residents for the golf
cart parade down Crescent Avenue starting at 1:00 PM. Enjoy a BBQ
buffet dinner and music of the USC Marching Band in the Casino
Ballroom plus a magnificent fireworks display over Avalon Bay with
viewing from the balcony. Catalina Island Chamber of Commerce (310)
510-1520
FERNDALE Independence Day Fire Engine Rides. Ferndale Volunteer
Firefighters celebrate independence with an old-fashioned treat for
the kids: a free ride on a gleaming fire engine. 10 a.m. to noon.
707-786-9515 Parade & Picnic. Ferndale Repertory Theatre organizes
an artful Independence Day parade at noon, followed by a 1 p.m.
picnic on the Village Green and the 4th of July show: "Celebrate
America!" at the theatre. 707-786-5483 |
| July 6 |
ARNOLD Independence Day Parade http://www.visitcalaveras.org |
| July 28, Sun |
MOSS LANDING Moss Landing Antique Street Fair starting at 7:30
am, this Antique buying event is one of the eagerly anticipated
outdoor markets in California. You can browse thousands of antiques
and collectibles for sale in hundreds of booths plus the over 20
permanent antique shops. You can find a full range of antique items
from art and glassware to books and furniture. The day is kicked off
by a pancake breakfast, and the afternoon has a wide variety of food
booths with local items such as a fish fry, artichokes and
strawberries plus burritos, sandwiches and hotdogs. It is a
charitable event for the community and the Chamber of Commerce.
Parking is free. For more
information call the Moss Landing Chamber of Commerce(831)633-4501.
New vendors for booths are encouraged to call for space
reservations. |
| Sept. 7, Sat |
SANTA ROSA Kendall-Jackson Tomato Fest 11 AM - 4 PM Benefits
School Gardens The Tomato Festival celebrates America's favorite
vegetable and benefits local school garden programs. More than 150
varieties of various sizes, shapes, colors and flavors grow in the
Kendall-Jackson Wine Center garden. The annual festival features a
tomato beauty contest, gourmet food and wine tasting, art show,
seminars by renowned chefs, live entertainment and more.
Kendall-Jackson Wine Center 5007 Fulton Road Santa Rosa, CA 95439
North on Highway 101 From San Francisco Take the River Road exit.
Turn left back over freeway. Turn right at Fulton Road. Turn left
at KJWC sign. Going South on Highway 101 from Healdsburg Take Fulton
Road Exit. Turn right at KJWC sign.Tickets: (800) 544-4413, ext.
770 For a $40 ticket, visitors receive a wine glass, food tray,
food sampling and tickets for wine tasting. The beautiful gardens
and grounds are open for guided tours. |
| Sept. 14-15 |
CALAVERAS COUNTY Murphys 50s Fun Run Street Rod & Classic Car
Show (209) 577-3858 http://www.visitcalaveras.org/ |
| Sept 21 -22 |
DANA POINT Tallship and Great Schooner Parade The sails appear
off the Dana Point Headlands at 11 am as the fleet gathers in
preparation for entering the harbor. From shore watch the crews of
the tallships furl the sails and make preparations for entry to the
harbor around noon. All while defending themselves from the cannon
blasts of renegade vessels. Certainly the highlight of the
festival, sailors and participating Tallships and Great Schooners
will include the Pilgrim, the Pilgrim of Newport, the Bill of Rights
the Swift of Ipswich, Spike Africa and more. 10 tallships in all!
http://www.danapoint-chamber.com |
| Oct. 4 -6 |
CATALINA ISLAND -AVALON October 4-6, 11-13 and 18 -20, 2002
16th Annual Catalina Island Jazz Trax Festival three-day,
three-weekend event that takes place in the legendary Casino
Ballroom. Festival producer Art Good showcases the world's top jazz
artists. This has become one of the premiere smooth jazz festivals
in America. Jazz Trax Hotline (818) 347-5299. Ticket information
(888) 330-5252 or www.jazztrax.com |
| Oct 26 |
CATALINA ISLAND - AVALON Halloween Swing Costume Ball Swing
music and dancing & costume ball in the world famous Casino
Ballroom. For tickets/information call (888) 330-5252 or
www.jazztrax.com |
Nov 2 -
Nov 3 |
CATALINA ISLAND November 2, 2002, Catalina Island Triathlon
This traditional end of the year triathlon features a swim in mild
Avalon Bay, three loops on the bike around Mt. Ada and a fast out &
back run - all in a beautiful setting with a great atmosphere. Call
Pacific Sports (714) 978-1528 or visit www.pacificsportsllc.com
CATALINA ISLAND November 2 and 3, 2002 17th Annual Plein Air
Painters of America Festival Best Plein Air sale & show in the US.
Artists from all over the country are invited to come to Catalina
Island to capture on canvas the island's beauty, its people and
architecture. Dinner and art sale at the Casino Ballroom. For more
information call (310) 510-1552 |
| Nov.17 |
PASASENA Doo Dah Parade Begins at 11:30 AM at Holly & Raymond
Streets. The Lightbringer Project (626) 440-7379
www.pasadenadoodahparade.com November 17, 2002 |
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