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California Events Calendar
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| June 4, 2005
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FERNDALE -
Pet Parade.
Children 12 and younger parade costumed pets down Main Street to Firemen's Park
for prizes at 11 a.m. Call: 707-786-4477.
Ferndale photos
GUERNEVILLE - Stumptown Daze Parade on Main Street. Time: 10 a.m.
SANTA BARBARA - 11th Annual Big Dog Parade and Canine Festival features more
than 1,000 dogs dressed in silly costumes marching with their owners, bands, and
fun floats.Not your typical parade! Come celebrate all the things we love about
dogs… their companionship, their silliness, their love, and their service. Watch
our loyal friends strut their stuff down State Street competing in good fun for
a chance to win several great Parade prizes. Beginning at De La Guerra Plaza at
9:30am, the Parade winds up at Old Chase Palm Park where the Canine Festival
begins. Live music, a kid's area, and dog-friendly vendors and sponsors await
the crowds of people ready for good food and fun times. The most important
part of this annual event is that all of the proceeds are donated to the Big Dog
Foundation. The Big Dog Foundation supports charities that help dogs, children,
and dogs that help people. Please join us in helping a great cause! The
smiles and laughter seen and heard from the 15,000 spectators of last year's
parade make this year's parade a "must see" event for any dog lover! For
more information on the 11th Annual Big Dog Parade and Canine Festival, Contact:
Parade hotline: (805) 963-8727 x1398 Email: parade@bigdogs.com
SANTA ROSA - The Main Event celebrates Santa Rosa's Past Present &
Future. Located outside the Empire Building on Courthouse Square, enjoy a Jazz
Orchestra, Dancing, Hors d'Oervres, Vintage Fashions and more. Time: 7 to 10
p.m. Cost: $65/person. www.santarosamainstreet.org
SANTA ROSA - 14th Annual Beerfest - Bands, 35+ Microbreweries that
include Anderson Valley Brewing, Bear Republic Brewing, Black Diamond Brewing,
Firestone Walker Brewing, Mad River, Marin, Mendocino, Mount St. Helena, North
Coast, Sacramento, Silverado, Shipyard, Strong Arm Brewing and many more, plus
lots of great food and bands Trailer Park Ranges, Bill Bowker and MC. Time: 1 to
5 pm. Location: Luther Burbank Center. Cost: $35/person www.monitor.net/beerfest
TEMPLETON - Wine and Roses 4th Annual Bike Ride, www.templetonchamber.com |
| June 4 - 5, 2005
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DUNCANS MILLS - Russian River
Rodeo in Sonoma County
FAIR PLAY - Fair Play Wine Festival - This
20th Annual Wine Sampling event includes many of California's premier wineries
such as Busby Cellars Cantiga Wineworks & Gourmet Deli, Charles B. Mitchell
Vineyards, Chateau Routon, Colibri Ridge Winery & Vineyards, dkcellars,
Fitzpatrick Winery & Lodge, Granite Springs Winery & Vineyards, Latcham
Vineyards, Mount Aukum Winery, Oakstone Winery, Perry Creek Vineyards, Sierra
Oaks Estates, Single Leaf Winery & Vineyards, Toogood Estate and Windwalker
Winery. Time: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Cost: $75/person per weekend. Call:
866-932-2202. Fair Play events and hotels
information.
FOSTER CITY:
34th Annual Art and Wine Birthday Celebration, in Ryan Park at the corner of
Hillsdale and Shell boulevards, features over 150 arts and crafts booths, food
and wine, a carnival, and family entertainment. Time: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Pacific
Fine Arts at (209) 296-1195 www.pacificfinearts.com |
| July 1, 2, 3, 2005 |
WESTWOOD - Annual "Paul Bunyan Festival",
Westwood, CA. Fri. Night Street Dance, Sat. logging events, arts/crafts, blues
bands, parade, children's carnival. For more info call Westwood Chamber. Note:
This Westwood is not located in Los Angeles County. It is located in the Shasta
Cascade region.
256-2456. www.westwoodchamber.com. |
| July 3, 2005 |
HEALDSBURG - Antique Fair Weekend on the
Plaza. Time: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Call: 707-433-4315. Cost: Free admission.
HUNTINGTON BEACH - Vendor Showcase at Pier Plaza includes booths with
demos, samples and live music. Time: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
HUNTINGTON BEACH - Concerts in the Park with Moonlight Express Jazz
Band. Time: 5 p.m. Location: Central Park, 7111 Talbert Avenue behind Central
Library. Admission is free. Bring a lawn chair or blanket for seating on lawn.
Cost: Free. |
July 4, 2005
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Fireworks Displays & Independence Day Celebrations
• Alhambra - Annual Independence Day Celebration
• Arroyo Grande - Band Concert in the Gazebo, 1-3pm., 805-473-2250
• Avalon - Catalina Fourth of July Holiday
• Beverly Hills - 4th of July Celebration
• Big Bear Lake - July 4th at Big Bear Discovery Center
• Big Bear Lake - Rotary Club BBQ & Fireworks over the Lake
• Burbank - Starlight Bowl Fireworks Show
• Castaic - Seventh Annual 4th of July Pyro-Musical
• Cayucos - Sand Sculpture Contest & Fireworks, 5:30am-10pm, 805-995-1200
• Cerritos - Fourth of July in Cerritos
• Culver City - Fourth of July Celebration
• Healdsburg - Fireworks Display,
Healdsburg High School football field. 707-433-3059 |
| July 4, 2005 |
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
4th of July Parade. Ferndale Repertory Theatre organizes an artful Independence
Day parade at noon. 707-786-5483
Patriotic Musical Revue, "Celebrate America." Popular 4th of July show begins at
the Ferndale Repertory Theatre at 3 p.m. and features the Scotia Band under the
direction of Michael McClimon and Betty Diehl conducting the Chameleon Singers.
707-786-5483
HUNTINGTON BEACH - 4th of July Parade celebrates
approximately 101 years of tradition and fun as a parade that attracts over
250,000 people marches down Main Street. It includes bands, balloons, clowns,
costumes, music and lots of free entertainments. Also enjoy the Kiwani Pancake
Breakfast in Lake Park beginning at 6 a.m. and going until 10 a.m. 5 -10k
Run is held in conjunction with Independence Day celebrations. It begins at 17th
and Main Street. There will be a free fireworks show with fireworks launched
from the Huntington Beach Pier. The parade Contact: 714-536-5486.
CHULA VISTA - Enjoy a picnic with music, dance, friends & loads of
fun for all! Hamburgers will be provided. Please bring a homemade dish to share,
and, perhaps, a lawn game to play. Come join The San Diego Distributors Group
and help celebrate our Nation's Birthday along with recognizing some truly
outstanding leaders in the San Diego area. Hours will be 10:00 AM -5:00 PM at
Rohr Park in Bonita, GATE B, GAZEBO R1, 4548 Sweetwater Road, Chula Vista, CA.
Driving Please RSVP: 619-420-2435 |
| July 4, 2005 |
Fireworks Displays & Independence Day Celebrations
• Indio - Fourth of July Celebration
• La Crescenta - Crescenta Valley 4th of July Fireworks Show
• La Verne - July 4th Celebration
• Lake Arrowhead - Fireworks!
• Long Beach - Queen Mary July 4th Extravaganza
• Los Angeles (Downtown) - Olvera Street Fourth of July
• Malibu - 4th of July Beach Kick-off Party
• Marina Del Rey - Marina Fireworks
• Northridge - Valley of the Stars & Stripes Festival and Fireworks
Extravaganza
• Ojai - Fourth of July Concert Fireworks Show
• Ojai - Old-Fashioned Fourth
• Ontario - Family Festivities & Fireworks
• Ontario - Parade & All States Picnic
• Orinda Pancake Breakfast, 22nd Annual Fun Run, Parade, Booths, games and
Concert in the Park
• Pacific Palisades - Fourth of July Palisades 5K/10K Run
• Palm Desert - Palm Desert Celebrates the Fourth of July
• Palm Springs - Fireworks, food and fun at 9 p.m. Palm Springs Stadium,
Sunrise Way and Baristo Rd. 333-8694
• Palos Verdes Estates - Old-Fashioned 4th of July
• Pasadena - Galaxy Soccer Game and Fireworks
• Paso Robles - Fireworks, food and wine. Meridian
Vineyards, 7000 Highway 46 East, 805.226.7133
• Pismo Beach - Fireworks, live bands & fun. Pismo Pier, 2-9pm,
805--773-4382
• Pomona - Kaboom! 4th of July Fair
• Rancho Palos Verdes - 4th of July County Fair
• Redlands - Community Fourth of July
• Redondo Beach - July 4th Fireworks at Redondo Beach Pier
• Riverside - 4th of July Celebration
• Santa Clarita - July 4th Concerts in the Parks Kick-off
• Simi Valley - An American Odyssey -- Annual Fireworks Show & Extravaganza
• Simi Valley - Old-Fashioned Fourth of July -- Reagan Library
• Studio City - Annual Picnic and Fireworks Spectacular
• Temecula - 4th of July Extravaganza
• Templeton - Parade on Main Street, 10:30 AM (805) 239-8435,
Fire Department Pancake Breakfast, 7:00 a.m.
• Torrance - Fourth of July Celebration
• Valencia - Strictly U.S.A at Six Flags Magic Mountain
• Ventura - 8th Annual Ventura Independence Day Celebration
• Yucaipa - Muttley's July 4th Concert
• Yucca Valley - Town of Yucca Valley High School |
| July 19 - 24 |
MERCED - Merced County Fair, 900 Martin
Luther King Jr. Way, Merced, CA, 95340 Phone: (209) 722-1507 or (209)
722-2507 www.mercedcountyfair.com |
| July 20 - 24 |
SUSANVILLE - Lassen County Fair, 195
Russell Avenue, Susanville, CA, 96130 Phone: (530) 257-4104
www.lassencounty.org/fair/ |
| July 22 - 24, 2005 |
FORTUNA - Fortuna Redwood
Autorama includes Antique Show, Tractor Pull, Exhibits, Food Booths,
Burnout Contest, Sock Hop and more. Location: Downtown Fortuna. Cost: Free
admission (except for Sock Hop), Call: 707-725-3916.
www.redwoodautorama.com |
| July 23, 2005 |
LONG BEACH - July 23 - Movies at the Beach
begin at Dusk - Marina Green Beach. Enjoy an outdoor movie with family and
friends. Free to the public. Call (562) 434-1542. Visit:
www.alfredosbeachclub.com
SEAL BEACH - Red Car Museum - One of
California's remaining historical red cars that were used to take passengers
from Los Angeles to the Southern California Beaches is on display and open for
the public to wander through. Artifacts, photos and a video display of the Red
Car can be viewed at this interesting museum in Seal Beach. Location: Greenbelt
at Main Street. Time: Noon to 3 p.m. Cost: No fee, donations appreciated. Call:
(562) 683-1874. |
| July 23 - 24, 2005 |
CAYUCOS - Portuguese Festival. Free traditional
portuguese meat, potato and bread soup served at 5PM. Rosary at 7PM, then Dance
from 8-Midnight. Sunday: Parade from Vets Hall to Catholic Church at 10:30,
Mass. BBQ 11:30-2PM, then auction till 5PM. Location: Veterans Hall, Downtown
Cayucos, near Pier. Cost: Free. Phone: 805-995-1200 |
| July 24, 2005 |
CARMEL - The King and I - Play at the
historical Outdoor Forest Theater under the stars. Dress warmly for cool
summer night, bring a picnic dinner if you like, food and beverages are
available at the concession stand. Time: 7:30 p.m. Cost: $20 adult/ $15 student
or senior. Call: (831) 626-1681. www.ticketguys.com
COSTA MESA - ReggaeFest at OC Fair includes Burning Spear, Third World,
Yellow Man and Common Sense. Time: 6 p.m. Cost: $20 - $30/person, includes
admission into the fair. Location: Pacific Amphitheater, 100 Fair
Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626. www.ocfair.com or call (714) 708-1870)
HUNTINGTON BEACH - Concerts in the Park with Tom Kubis and Golden
West Jazz Orchestra. Time: 5 p.m. Location: Central Park, 7111 Talbert Avenue
behind Central Library. Admission is free. Bring a lawn chair or blanket for
seating on lawn. Cost: Free.
NAPLES ISLAND - Naples Island Swim Time: 9 - 11:30 am - Alamitos Bay.
Participants swim by age category in a 1,000 meter swim, a one-mile swim through
Rivo Alto Canal or a three-mile swim around Naples Island. Participants: $25-30.
Free to spectators. Call: (562) 431-0052. |
| Aug. 12 - Sept. 5 |
SACRAMENTO - California Exposition & State
Fair, 1600 Exposition Blvd, Sacramento, CA, 95815 Phone: (916) 263-3247
www.bigfun.org |
| Aug. 16 - 21 |
MONTEREY - Monterey County Fair, 2004
Fairground Road, Monterey, CA, 93940 Phone: (831) 372-5863
www.montereycountyfair.com |
| Aug. 17 |
LONG BEACH - Sea Festival Regatta. This
end of summer sabot regatta is open to all and includes beach games, boat
rides and a kid’s bounce house. Participant entry fee: $20. Free to spectators.
Time: 11 am - 3 pm - Leeway Sailing Center. Call (562) 570-1888. Visit:
www.longbeach.gov |
| Aug. 17 - 21 |
WOODLAND - Yolo County Fair, 1125 East
Street, Woodland, CA, 95776 Phone: (530) 662-5393 www.yolocountyfair.com |
| Aug. 18 - 21 |
CEDARVILLE - Modoc District Fair, 1 Center
St., Cedarville, CA, 96104, Phone: (530) 279-2315 hoover.hdo.net/~mdocfair |
| Aug. 18 - 27 |
GARBERVILLE - Shakespeare at Benbow Lake -
Two Gentlemen of Verona and King Lear, plus Molière’s kid-friendly That Rascal
Scapin! staged amid towering trees along the banks of the Eel River. Come early
and feast on locally-caught salmon and barbecued tri-tip during the Feaste of
Goode Will and Puck’s Picnic dinners. Location: Benbow Lake State
Recreation Area, South of Garberville. Time: 8 p.m.
Cost: $23. Phone: (866) 468-3399 www.shakespearebenbow.com |
| August 19 |
SANTA YNEZ - Concert with Jazz artist
David Sanborn at Gainey Vineyard. Join the most influential saxophone player at
the Gainey Vineyard. Enjoy the mountains, the oaks and wonderful music under the
stars! Where: Gainey Vineyard, 3950 E. Hwy 246, Santa Ynez, California
When: 5:30PM - 9:00PM Tickets: $50 - $150. Call: 805.688.0558
www.gaineyvineyard.com |
| August 19 - 21, 2005 |
MONTEREY - 32nd Rolex Monterey Historic
Automobile Races at Laguna Seca. Cost: $10 - 450. Call: 800-327-SECA
www.laguna-seca.com
RUSSIAN RIVER - Grape to Glass festival
includes events such as Tour de Vine Bike Ride, Magical Mystery Bus Tour, Salmon
Bake Barbecue & "The Happiest Millionaire" Movie Under the Full Moon, "Hog in
the Fog" Backyard Barbecue & Auctions and Toast the Tenth Brunch on the Croquet
Green. www.rrvw.org |
| August 20, 2005 |
LOS OLIVOS - 19th Annual Quick Draw Art
Auction and Show sponsored by the Los Olivos Gallery Organization (LOGO)
features art events, barbecue and entertainment. 20 known artists race against
the clock to complete works of fine art. Then they watch as their paintings are
auctioned off. Other Quick Draw events include a silent auction in the park, Los
Olivos galleries open houses and receptions from 2 to 5 pm. “Artists in Action”
feature demonstrations by artists working in oils, enamels, glass and more. Los
Olivos, once a stagecoach stop, is a charming small historic town known for its
fine art galleries and wineries. Located in the heart of wine country, just off
Highway 154, it is about 40 miles north of Santa Barbara or an hour south of San
Luis Obispo. (Take the 154 exit from Highway 101.) The park is at the “Flagpole”
in the center of town. Call: 688-1222 or 693-1233. Visit www.losolivosca.com.
MORE INFORMATION |
| August 20 - 21, 2005 |
BRIDGEVILLE - Bridgefest - A family affair
on Bridgeville's abandoned bridge, with local craft and food vendors peddling
their wares, including photographs, tie-dyed clothing, and barbecued albacore.
The famous Intergalactic Flying Saucer Trials take place at 1 p.m., when alien
crews launch their homemade flying objects off the bridge to be judged for
accuracy and distance. Location: Old Bridge
off Highway 36 Bridgeville, CA Time: 10 a.m.–4 p.m., saucers will be
launched at 1 p.m. Cost: Free admission, $5 entry fee for saucer competition,
Phone: (707) 777-1775
GUALALA - 44th
Annual
Art in the Redwoods Festival
includes fine arts exhibit, craft booths, live music, family entertainment and
activities. Time: 10am - 5pm. Cost: $6 adults, kids 12 and under admitted free.
www.gualalaarts.org
HAYWARD - Hayward Zucchini Festival - More than 20 food booths offer tasty
zucchini dishes, while celebrity judges choose the most unusually shaped,
heaviest, best carved, and best colored zucchini. Other highlights include 180
arts and crafts booths, 50 hot rod and classic cars, children’s games and rides
and live music that includes Bobby Escovedo. Location: Kennedy Park, Hayward.
Time: 10 a.m.–7:30 p.m. Cost: Adults $5 adults,$2 seniors, students. Phone:
(510) 264-9466.
KINGS BEACH -
10th Annual Fine Arts Festival, returns to beautiful Kings Beach State Park on
the shores of North Lake Tahoe featuring 40 artists displaying two-dimensional
and sculptural works in this scenic setting. Times: August 20 from 10 a.m. to 6
p.m. August 21 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Pacific Fine Arts at (209) 296-1195
www.pacificfinearts.com
KLAMATH - Klamath Salmon Festival - Salmon BBQ cooked by an alder fire, a
downtown parade, arts, crafts, a softball tournament, cultural demonstrations
such as the Brush Dance, and American Indian stick games. Location: Downtown
Klamath. Times vary. Cost: Event is free; fee for BBQ. Phone: (707) 482-1350
www.yuroktribe.org
LONG BEACH - Aug. 20 & 21 - Tiki Beach Festival & Polynesian Spectacular
begins with a sunrise ceremony in celebration of the island lifestyle. Event
includes entertainment, Polynesian cultural displays, food, outrigger canoes and
dance troops. Free to spectators. Saturday Night Luau is $30 per person. Time:
10 am to 6 pm - Granada Beach. Call (562) 434-1542. Visit:
www.alfredosbeachclub.com
PESCADERO - Pescadero Arts & Fun Festival is a fine arts show with
handmade crafts, Kid Korral, live folk, country, bluegrass, and rock music with
the Gary Gates Band and the Mark Reid Band. Fried artichoke hearts and
portobello mushroom sandwiches sold. Location: IDES Grounds, Stage Road,
Pescadero. Time: 10 a.m.–6 p.m.Cost: Free. Phone: (650) 879-0848
www.pescaderoartsandfunfestival.com
SANTA ROSA - Wings Over Wine Country Airshow - Vintage aircraft and
spectacular aerobatics fill the sky above Sonoma County. Planes from the Pacific
Coast Air Museum will be on display with open cockpits. Charles M. Schulz Sonoma
County Airport, Location: Airport Blvd. at N. Laughlin, Santa Rosa. Time: 9:30
a.m.–4 p.m. Cost: $13 adults at the gate, $11 in advance, $5 seniors and ages
9–12, kids 8 and under free. Phone: (707) 575-7900
www.pacificcoastairmuseum.org
SONORA - Fire on the Mountain Sonora Blues Festival includes Elvin Bishop,
the Ford Brothers and more. A workshop stage offers slide guitar, blues
harmonica, and guitar. Plus great BBQ, tri-tip sandwiches, ribs, Cajun and
Mexican food and microbrews. Location: Mother Lode Fair Grounds, 220 Southgate
Dr. at Hwy. 49, Sonora. Time: Doors open at 10 a.m., music starts at 11 a.m.
Cost: $30 advance, $35 after 8/15, $5 children 6–12; parking $2. Phone: (209)
533-3473 www.fireonthemountain.com |
| August 21, 2005 |
PEBBLE BEACH - Pebble Beach Concours
d’Elegance. Location: The Lodge at Pebble Beach on 17 Mile Drive. Celebrate the
Alfa Romeo,
Pininfarina designs, 100th Anniversary of Delage and more. Time: 10:30 am. to
4:30 p.m. Cost: $150/person. Call: 831-622-1700
www.pebblebeachconcours.net |
| Aug. 24 - 28 |
GRIDLEY - Butte County Fair, 199 East
Hazel St., Gridley, CA, 95948 Phone: (530) 846-3626 |
| August 25, 2005 |
SEAL BEACH - Free Summer Concert with
Jumpin Joz Swing. Concerts are held at Eisenhower park (by the Pier), 6 to 8 pm.
www.sealbeachchamber.org |
| August 26 - 28, 2005 |
HAYFORK - Trinity County Fair, S. Highway
3, Hayfork, CA, 96041 Phone: (530) 628-5223
LAKE TAHOE – HOMEWOOD
- 8th Annual Fine Arts and Crafts Festival, returning to the popular Homewood
Mountain Resort located on Highway 89, 10 miles southwest of Tahoe City, this
event attracts 50 artists and craftspeople. Times: August 26-27 from 10 a.m. to
6 p.m. and August 28 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Pacific Fine Arts at (209) 296-1195
www.pacificfinearts.com |
| Aug. 26 - Sept. 5 |
LANCASTER - Antelope Valley Fair, 2551 W.
Avenue H, Lancaster, CA, 93536 Phone: (661) 948-6060 www.avfair.com |
| August 27, 2005 |
GRASS VALLEY - Miners' Picnic - A
long standing tradition of a Miners' Picnic has been continued by the Empire
Mine Park Association. The picnic was originally held annually to benefit the
widows and orphans of the miners. Empire Mine State Historic Park. Time:
10:30 AM - 4:00 PM Call: (530) 273-8522. www.empiremine.org
SEAL BEACH - Red Car Museum - One of
California's remaining historical red cars that were used to take passengers
from Los Angeles to the Southern California Beaches is on display and open for
the public to wander through. Artifacts, photos and a video display of the Red
Car can be viewed at this interesting museum in Seal Beach. Location: Greenbelt
at Main Street. Time: Noon to 3 p.m. Cost: No fee, donations appreciated. Call:
(562) 683-1874. |
| August 27 - 28, 2005 |
GROVER BEACH - Stone Soup Music Faire includes games,
petting zoo, dances, vendor booths, salsa contest, health fair and more.
Wonderful American Blues, Caribbean, Japanese, African, and Mexican music.
Bagpipes to Jazz to Zydeco and everything in between.
Time: 10AM - 10PM Saturday, 11-5 Sunday. Location: 8th & 9th at Ramona Street.
Cost: Free. Phone: 805-489-9091.
PASO ROBLES - Annual Olive Festival. Enjoy a festival dedicated to
"everything olive". Oils, olive oil tastings, soaps, gourmet foods and much
more. Juried Arts & Crafts. Music and entertainment. Children's Entertainment.
Beer & Wine tasting. (Paso Robles region is becoming a major producer of
boutique olive oil production.) All held in park in beautiful downtown Paso
Robles. Time: 10 - 5PM Sat,
Location: Downtown City Park. Cost: Free. Phone: 805-239-7500.
SEAL BEACH - Red Car Day. The City of Seal Beach has proclaimed this a
day of celebration for the Red Car Museum. Festivities will include a book
signing of a new release book about Seal Beach history. Location: Greenbelt at
Main Street. Time: 1 p.m. Call: (562) 683-1874. |
| Sept. 1 - 4 |
LAKEPORT - Lake County Fair, 401 Martin
St., Lakeport, CA, 95453 Phone: (707) 263-6181 www.lakecountyfair.com |
| Sept. 1 - 5 |
MCARTHUR - Inter-Mountain Fair of Shasta
Co., 44218 A St., McArthur, CA, 96056 Phone: (530) 336-5695 or (530) 378-6787
www.inter-mountainfair.com
BISHOP - Eastern Sierra Tri-County Fair, Sierra St & Fair Drive, Bishop,
CA, 93514 Phone: (760) 873-3588 www.tricountyfair.com |
| Sept. 2 - 4 |
ORANGE - 2005 Orange International Street
Fair includes Live Entertainment, Music, Dancing, Crafts & even Yodeling! The
Ethnic food and dress represented in the Fair are: Oriental, Dutch, Greek,
Swiss, German, Norwegian, Polynesian, Danish, American, Mexican, Italian,
American Indian, Ginza, English, and Irish.Children's Area is filled with fun
activities for the kids Face Painting, Mr. Balloon Man, Water Tag, Ceramic
Painting, and Sand Birds. 60 Crafters will be selling their Handmade Crafts
around the Plaza area. Arts as diverse as our International Fair itself. Items
ranging from Unique Candles and Baby Items to Jewelry. Location: Glassell St. &
Chapman Ave. Downtown Orange. Cost: Free admission. Hours: Sept. 2 from 5 to 10
p.m. Sept. 3 from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sept. 4 from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
www.orangestreetfair.com |
| Sept. 2 - 5, 2005 |
MARIPOSA - Mariposa County Fair &
Homecoming, 5007 Fairgrounds Rd. Mariposa, CA, 95338 Phone: (209) 966-2432 or
(209) 966-3686www.mariposafair.com |
| Sept. 3, 2005 |
LAKEPORT - Classic Concerts by the Lake:
The Doobie Brothers, Joan Jett & the Blackhearts, & The Blackhearts, & Blue
Oyster Cult, Konocti Harbor Resort and Spa, 8727 Soda Bay Road, Kelseyville.
Rock music. For more information and tickets, call 707-279-4281, 800-660-LAKE,
or visit www.konoctiharbor.com - |
| Sept. 3 - 4, 2005 |
GUALALA
- Artists & Art in the 13th Annual Studio Discovery Tour sponsored by the
North Coast Artists' Guild of Mendocino-Sonoma Coast will include open gallery
pottery, ceramics, metal works, wood turning, forged iron, oil, abstracts,
murals, stone, concrete, clay, mixed media, handmade paper, jewelry, prints,
watercolors and more! 45 galleries are participating in the pre-holiday
collector's showcase. Admission is free. Time: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Location:
Stewarts Point to Irish Beach - Manchester. Call for map:
707-884-3444
www.studio-tours.com
HUNTINGTON BEACH
- Civil War Reenactment.
Experience Civil War Days with costumed actors and vivid displays of life in the
1800's. Central Park is transformed into a battle ground between the Artillery
and Infantry with combat, canon fire and encampments. Authentic music and vendor
booths include books, period costumes and other items of interest. Times:
September 3 - 10 a.m. and September 4 - 8 a.m. Location: Huntington Beach
Central Park and Cultural Center, 7111 Talbert Avenue. Cost: Free. Phone:
714-969-8928 Source:
Huntington Beach Events |
| Sep. 7 - 11 |
TULELAKE - Tulelake-Butte Valley Fair, 800
S. Main Street, Tulelake, CA, 96134 Phone: (530) 667-5312 or (530) 667-2914
www.tbvfair.com |
| Sept. 8 - 11, 2005 |
AUBURN - Gold Country Fair, 1273 High
St., Auburn, CA, 95603 Phone: (530) 823-4533 www.goldcountryfair.com
MADERA - Madera District Fair, 1850 W. Cleveland Ave., Madera, CA, 93637
Phone: (559) 674-8511 or (559) 432-2647 www.maderafair.com
RIDGECREST - Desert Empire Fair, in Ridgecrest
California by the Sierra Nevada Mountains and Death Valley presents the 55th
annual Desert Empire Fair "Fair Fantasies, Flowers and Friends." It will be held
from September 8 - 11, 2005 and will include a Parade, held on September 10,
2005. Parade applications are available at desertempirefair.com or (760)
375-8000 |
| Sept. 9, 2005 |
DANA POINT - Tall Ships Sunset Parade is a
Tallship and Great Schooner Parade from Laguna Beach to Dana Point Harbor --
Viewing available from the Dana Point Headlands, above Dana Point Harbor, and
Old Cove Native Plant Preserve, located behind the Ocean Institute. Time:
5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Free to watch. |
| September 9 - 11, 2005 |
WALNUT CREEK - 55th Semi-Annual Arts and
Crafts Fall Sidewalk Fair, at North Main, Cypress, and Locust streets, this
event has become one of the East Bay’s most popular arts and crafts festivals
featuring 200 artists. Times: September 9-10 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and
September 11 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Pacific Fine Arts at (209) 296-1195
www.pacificfinearts.com/ |
| Sept. 9 - Oct. 2, 2005 |
POMONA - L. A. County Fair the largest
county fair in the nation celebrates the 83rd Anniversary Los Angeles County
Fair. This outstanding, family-fun event includes food, entertainment, shopping,
carnival, horse racing, contests, livestock and special attractions. Hours and
admission: Closed Mondays and Tuesdays; Hours Wednesday-Thursday, 11 a.m.-10
p.m., Friday 11 a.m.-midnight; Saturday 10 a.m.-midnight; Sunday 10 a.m.-10 p.m.
Opening Day admission Friday, Sept. 9, 2005, $1, 11 a.m.-midnight. Live
thoroughbred horse racing goes from Sept. 9-26 (closed Tuesdays only). General
admission: Adults weekends $15, weekdays $10; Ages 6-12 weekends $8, weekdays
$6; Seniors, 60+ weekend $12, weekdays $8; Ages 5 and younger free every day;
Senior Wednesdays $5; College Thursdays $5. For advance and group
tickets www.lacountyfair.com. Location: Fairplex - Home of the L. A. County
Fair, 1101 W.
McKinley Ave, Pomona, CA, 91768 Phone: (909) 623-3111 www.lacountyfair.com |
| September 10, 2005 |
HEALDSBURG - Beer in the
Plaza - from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Call: 707-433-0773.
HUNTINGTON BEACH BB Jazz Festival -
A Romantic Evening in Central Park is approximately five hours of music from
leading recording artists in the smooth jazz genre. A Romantic Evening in
Central Park is sponsored by BBJazz productions. The event includes wine and
beer beverage sales (adults 21 and older only with valid ID) and barbeque.
Growing in size and popularity, this concert brings the best "smooth jazz"
performers to beautiful Central Park for one appearance only. Proceeds benefit
Children with Autism. Location: Central Park, 7111 Talbert Ave. (behind Central
Library). Cost: $40-$200. Phone: 714-377-7574. www.bbjazz.com
NEWPORT BEACH - Art Exhibit where you can
meet the Artist - Lahaina Galleries in the Fashion Island Center (just below the
Cheesecake Factory). The public can meet and view the latest works of
Chinese master impressionist, Lau Chun. Chun's unique style emerges from as many
as nine layers of oil paint to create luminous landscapes, charming harbor
scenes and enchanting florals. Lau's matchless style of impressionism developed
in his early years assembling mosaic murals. Time: 5:30pm - 8:30pm. Free. Call:
949-721-9117
SEAL BEACH - Red Car Museum - One of California's remaining historical red
cars that were used to take passengers from Los Angeles to the Southern
California Beaches is on display and open for the public to wander through.
Artifacts, photos and a video display of the Red Car can be viewed at this
interesting museum in Seal Beach. Location: Greenbelt at Main Street. Time: Noon
to 3 p.m. Cost: No fee, donations appreciated. Call: (562) 683-1874.
WOODLAND - Stroll Through History. Take a step back in time at this wonderful
street fair.Come see antique cars, trucks, tractors, historic homes, fun and
games, and so much more. Free. |
| Sept. 10 - 11, 2005 |
DANA POINT - Toshiba Tall Ships Festival
Dana Point - Concerts, hands-on demonstrations, ocean battle enactments and
vendor booths and food. Time: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily. Free admission, tickets
sold to some attractions.
A free shuttle will operate
on both days with free parking available at the County's parking lot at Selva
and Pacific Coast Highway as well as the Dana Hills High School to all points in
the Harbor. Location: Dana Point Harbor. www.tallshipsfestival.com
FERNDALE - Bargain
Lovers' Weekend.
IT'S A GARAGE SALE... IT'S A BARN SALE... IT'S
A SIDEWALK SALE...
the biggest sale of its kind in the history of Humboldt County. From Main Street
to side streets, more than 100 different locations offering everything from
antiques to toys, tools, gadgets, clothing, plants and garden, games and more.
Just look for the BRIGHT YELLOW SIGNS that mark each location! Shop 'til you
drop in and around the business district. Food, fun and shopping. Time: 9 a.m.
to 6 p.m. Call: 707-786-4477
GUALALA - Artists & Art in the
13th Annual Studio Discovery Tour sponsored by the North Coast Artists' Guild of
Mendocino-Sonoma Coast will include open gallery pottery, ceramics, metal works,
wood turning, forged iron, oil, abstracts, murals, stone, concrete, clay, mixed
media, handmade paper, jewelry, prints, watercolors and more! 45 galleries
are participating in the pre-holiday collector's showcase. Admission is free.
Time: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Location: Stewarts Point to Irish Beach - Manchester.
Call for map: 707-884-3444
www.studio-tours.com
VENTURA - 2005 Lemon Fest Pacific Vie Mal includes
festivities, entertainment, Kid's Play Area, arts and crafts,
lemon-themed food booths, lemon meringue pie eating contests and more! Location:
Corner of Mills & Main Streets. Phone: 805-642-0605. Admission: Free.
HUNTINGTON BEACH Core Tour extreme BMX and Skate competitions
feature action-packed spectator entertainment with live music, cash prizes and
crowning of the King of Dirt Champ. The event is free to watch. Email: info@thecoretour.com.
Time: Throughout the day. Location: Huntington Beach Pier. Cost: Free to watch.
Phone: 562-804-5644.
www.coretour.com |
| Sept. 11 |
CARMEL - 14th Annual Tomato Fest. Held at
Quail Lodge, admission is $100/person. Time: 12:30 - 4:30 p.m.
www.tomatofest.com |
| Sept. 13 - 18, 2005 |
WATSONVILLE - Santa Cruz County Fair, 2601
E. Lake Ave., Watsonville, CA, 95076 Phone: (831) 724-5671 or (831) 724-5672
www.santacruzcountyfair.com |
| Sep. 14 - 18 |
TULARE - Tulare County Fair, 215 Martin
Luther King Jr. Avenue, Tulare, CA, 93274 Phone: (559) 686-4707
www.tularefair.org |
| Sept. 15 - Oct. 30, 2005 |
HUNTINGTON BEACH Oktoberfest at Old World
Village. Get out your lederhosen and learn the Chicken Dance at Oktoberfest in
Huntington Beach. The event includes German bands, dancing and tasty German
foods. Oktoberfest adults only night. Location: 7561 Center Avenue #49,
Huntington Beach, California Cost: Free to $10 admission. Phone: 714-647-7107. www.oldworld.ws |
| Sep. 15 - 18 |
LODI - Lodi Grape Festival & Harvest Fair,
413 E. Lockford St., Lodi, CA, 95240 Phone: (209) 369-2771 www.grapefestival.com |
| Sep. 16 - 18 |
BOONVILLE - Mendocino County Fair & Apple
Show, 14400 Highway 128, Boonville, CA, 95415 Phone: (707) 895-3011 or (707)
895-3013
LAYTONVILLE - Welcome to Earthdance 2005 where the goal is to Give Peace
a Chance. This 3 day Camp Out Celebration for World Peace and Unity, set amdist
a beautiful old growth oak forest, featuring 5 Stages of Entertainment uniting
Jamband, World, Conscious Lyricism, Electronica, Reggae and Folk. Also featuring
Global Artisans Market, Late Night Cinema, All Night Music Cafés and much more.
Musical artists and performers include Ani DiFranco, Zap Mama, Michael Franti &
Spearhead, Sound Tribe Sector Nine, Lyrics Born, New Monsoon, Prezident Brown,
Tre Hardson (from the Pharcyde), Wisdom, Hamsa Lila, Kan'nal, Lost Children of
Babylon and Cyber Shamanic Visuals by: Cosmic Goo, Arcane and Videolicious.
Prices $60 - 135. Call: 415-898-2364
www.earthdance.org/sf
MONTEREY - Monterey Jazz Festival this year features Pat Metheny,
Branford Maralis, Christian McBride, Tony Bennett, Sonny Rollins, Larry Carlton,
John Handy and more. Location: Monterey Fairgrounds. Cost: $30 - 205/person.
Call: (925) 275-9255. www.montereyjazzfestival.com
NEWPORT BEACH - Taste of Newport includes 30
restaurants, 15 wineries. Daily music schedule: Friday hours 6 to 11 p.m. - Macy
Gray at 9:15 p.m., Saturday hours 4 to 11 p.m. The B52's at 9:15 p.m., Sunday
hours Noon to 8 p.m. Hootie and the Blowfish at 6 p.m. Cost:$20 plus food sample
coupons, additional fee. Location: Fashion Island, Newport Center Drive (park in
the free parking lots). Call: Newport Beach Chamber of Commerce:
(949) 729-4400 |
| September 17, 2005 |
KELSEYVILLE - Falderal for All Dogs,
Kelseyville 3rd annual. Sponsored by Lake County Kennel Club at 9925 Soda Bay
Road, Kelseyville. 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Benefit for non-profit Lake County Kennel
Club. Fun events and simple contests for pet dogs. $7 per dog at gate or $5
pre-entry. For more information, call 707-279-2490, lckc@saber.net, or
www.lckcnc.org
SANTA MARAGARITA - The "Day of Dons" Festival. Enjoy
the parade in a cute, small town, full of antique stores. Admission: Free.
Location: Santa Margarita Community Park |
| September 17 - 18, 2005 |
LAFAYETTE -
Lafayette Art & Wine Festival held in downtown
Lafayette, California off Highway 24, west of the I-680/Highway 24 interchange
is features more than 200 fine arts and crafts booths, restaurants, food
vendors, wineries and microbreweries. Continuous musical entertainment presented
on three stages and a kids area with entertainment and activities plus a special
exhibit and sale of work by local artists. Times: Saturday, September 17, 2005;
10am - 7pm, Sunday, September 18, 2005; 10am - 5pm.
www.lafayettechamber.org
SAN LUIS OBISPO - I Madonnari Italian Street Painting
Festival. Enjoy incredible chalk art on the pavement in and near Mission Plaza.
Original and copies of great art. Special childrens' section for them to
participate. Squares sponsored by local businesses and residents. Time: 9:00AM -
6:00PM. Location: Mission Plaza, Monterey & Chorro Streets. Cost: Free. Phone:
805-549-8658. |
| September 16 - 18, 2005 |
SAN DIEGO -
Thunderboat Regatta (Hydroplane Races)
Features Thunderboats (world's fastest boats), hydroplanes, tunnel hulls,
unlimited lights, drag boats and other racing classes. Specialty vendors, food
and entertainment. Mission Bay, gates open 7am, races 8am-5pm. Fireworks
following races. (619) 225-9160 or www.thunderboats.net |
| Sept. 18, 2005 |
MONROVIA - Old Town
Monrovia 2005 Food, Wine and Jazz Festival located on the 400-600 Blocks of
Myrtle Avenue Monrovia, CA 91016. Time: 6 to 9 PM. Event Cost- $50, includes all
food and wine tastings. Please Contact Diane Delmatoff at (626) 303-6604 or ddelmatoff@ci.monrovia.ca.us
VENTURA - Aloha Beach Festival -
includes the World Beach Frisbee® Freestyle Disc Championships, the K9 World
Beach Frisbee® Disc Championships and the Aloha California Long boards
Championships and the Aloha BZ® Soft Board Challenge. The Aloha Stage will
feature hula dancers, a fashion show and live music. The festival will include
food vendors and booths displaying beach culture and island-style hand-made
gifts and local art work. Time: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Location:
West of
Ventura Pier at Waterfront, Phone: 805-648-2662. alohabeachfestival.com
More |
| October 1, 2005 |
OAK GLEN (Yucaipa) - Hometown
Jamborees at Los Rios Rancho. Riley’s at Los Rios Rancho, in the beautiful apple
orchards of Oak Glen above Yucaipa, will be hosting several Hometown Jamborees
on Saturday evenings throughout the 2005-2006 seasons. These events showcase the
traditional music of the Riley’s Mountaineer Band in a relaxed country
atmosphere full of food and fun. The Jamboree includes a supper of BBQ chicken
or beef (menus will vary) and all the trimmings, served up family style.
Families can eat a hearty meal and enjoy a hand-clapping, knee-slapping,
toe-tapping good time as the Riley’s Mountaineers pick and fiddle some of their
favorite old-time tunes. Time: 6 to 9 p.m. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for
children 12 and under. For information, or to purchase tickets, call (909)
797-1005. Los Rios Rancho is located at 39611 S. Oak Glen Road, Oak Glen. Take
the Yucaipa Blvd. exit from I.S. 10; turn left on Oak Glen Road and follow the
signs near the crest of the hill to Riley’s at Los Rios Rancho.
www.losriosrancho.com
OJAI - Ojai Jam Band Festival 2 at the
Libbey Bowl in Libbey Park features fantastic bands Cubensis, the Grateful Dead
tribute band, Tea Leaf Green, Mansa Lila, Delta Nove, Al Howard & the K23
Orchestra, Mother Jones Band, Al Westcott, Jessica Standley, Papa John Enriquez
and more. Time: Noon to 10 p.m. with an after-show party across the street.
Ticket: $25, kids under 12 are free. Phone: (805) 646-4656.
www.ragejaxfoundation.com
PACIFIC GROVE - Butterfly Parade includes
elementary school children in butterfly costumes to welcome the return of the
Monarch butterfly to its winter home. Community bazaar follows. Location:
Downtown Pacific Grove. Tel: 831-373-3304 www.pacificgrove.org |
| October 1 - 2, 2005 |
LANCASTER - Lancaster Bark at the Park -
Free admission to the community event sponsored by the City of Lancaster. Polite
leashed dogs welcome. No retractable leads please. Current vaccinations. Events
include: So CA Disc Dogs presenting a UFO Major World Cup Series Tourn, Practice
Obedience & Conformation matches, AKC CGCT, Agility demos, lots of dog
activities, entertainment, great vendors, community & rescue groups. Location:
Lancaster City Park, 43011 10th Street West, Lancaster, CA
www.lancasterbarkinthepark.org
MORRO BAY - Annual Harbor Festival with Wine &
seafood, fishermen & farmer's market, arts & crafts vendors, and a wide variety
of music and professional entertainment. Beer & Wine Tasting. Many harbor
related events. Includes California Seafood Faire & Wine Tasting, Maritime
Heritage Pavilion, & Sand Sculpture Spectacular. Time: 10:00AM - 6:00PM.
Location: Main Fishing Pier & Waterfront. Admission: $7 ($2 for Children 5-12)
Phone: 800-366-6043.10:00am to 6:00pm
OAKLAND - 11th Annual Montclair Village Fine Arts and Crafts Fall
Fest, in Montclair at Mountain Boulevard in the Montclair Business District,
this fall event plays host to more than 90 artisans. Times: October 1 from 10
a.m. to 6 p.m. and October 2 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Pacific Fine Arts: (209)
296-1195 www.pacificfinearts.com |
| April 1, 2005 |
SANTA ROSA - TABERNACLE
presents MAHA RAS Musical Journey of Praise and Meditation @ Epiphany Music, 640
4th Street, Santa Rosa. Time: 9 PM $7. Tickets available at: Epiphany Music,
Santa Rosa; Last Record Store, Santa Rosa; Milk & Honey, Sebastopol; Info:
1.866.524.5669 www.rootsandcultureinternational.com |
| September 22 - 25, 2005 |
ORINDA - Orinda
Film Festival features the best in Indy films. It includes 80 to 100 screenings,
many held at the historic Orinda Theater. Location: Phone: (925) 258-0758
www.orindafilmfestival.com
RED BLUFF - Tehama District Fair, 650 Antelope Blvd., Red Bluff, CA,
96080 Phone: (530) 527-5920 tehamadistrictfair.com |
| September 23 - 24, 2005 |
ARROYO GRANDE - Annual Valley Harvest Festival. A
celebration of local agriculture with agriculture displays, arts & crafts,
entertainment, produce auction, food & game booths. Fish Fry & Chili contest
Friday night. Parade on Saturday Morning at 10AM. Time: 5:30 - 9 PM Friday, 10 -
5 PM Saturday. Location: W. Branch Street. Admission: Free. |
| September 23 - 25, 2005 |
MORAGA - 7th Annual Autumn Arts and Crafts
Fair, at the Rheem Valley Shopping Center provides a perfect stage to host 50
artists and craftspeople in the heart of Moraga. Times: September 23-24 from 10
a.m. to 6 p.m. and September 25 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Pacific Fine Arts at
(209) 296-1195 www.pacificfinearts.com |
| September 24, 2005 |
KELSEYVILLE - Kelseyville Pear Festival,
12th annual. Presented by Kelseyville Business Association at Main Street,
Kelseyville. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Parade at 10 a.m. Pear activities and pear packing
competitions, quilt show, arts and crafts, fine art show and sale, children’s
activities, horse-drawn wagon rides, food, music, dance demonstrations, and
antique tractor exhibit. For more information, call 707-279-9022 or
800-525-3743. www.lakecounty.com
SEAL BEACH - Red Car Museum - One of
California's remaining historical red cars that were used to take passengers
from Los Angeles to the Southern California Beaches is on display and open for
the public to wander through. Artifacts, photos and a video display of the Red
Car can be viewed at this interesting museum in Seal Beach. Location: Greenbelt
at Main Street. Time: Noon to 3 p.m. Cost: No fee, donations appreciated. Call:
(562) 683-1874. |
| September 25, 2005 |
MALIBU - The
19th Annual Nautica Malibu Triathlon. Celebrities, Athletes, Spectators and Kids
Join Together to Raise Money for The Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation
with over 2,000 participants including celebrities, pro-athletes, weekend
warriors and “first-timers” will compete in a ½ mile ocean swim, 18-mile bike
ride and a 4-mile run, at Zuma Beach, Malibu. Cheer on celebrities like David
Duchovny (The X-Files), Giovannie Ribisi (Flight of the Phoenix), John Cryer
(Two and a Half Men), Tate Donovan (The O.C), and Estella Warren (Planet of the
Apes) while they take on pro-athletes - against the beautiful back-drop of Zuma
Beach, Point Dume and the Pacific Ocean at Malibu. Time: 7:15am SHARP! –
Race being with swim portion! 9:00am – Tot Trot registration begins 10:00am –
Tot Trot, awards ceremonies and presentation of donation to EGPAF begins. Where:
Zuma Beach, Malibu. Admission: Admission to the event is free. Tot Trot
participants requre a $20 donation fee. www.nauticamalibutri.com |
| April 1 - 3, 2005 |
MENLO PARK - 23rd Annual Sidewalk Fine
Arts Festival, the “Celebrate Spring” event takes place along tree-lined Santa
Cruz Avenue and plays host to 100 artists. Time: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Pacific Fine
Arts: (209) 296-1195 www.pacificfinearts.com |
| April 8 - 10, 2005 |
LONG BEACH -
Long Beach Grand Prix. The 31st Annual Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach includes
the Champ Cars on an unchanged 1.97-mile race circuit encompassing the Pike at
Rainbow Harbor, Aquarium of the Pacific and Long Beach Convention and
Entertainment Center. Additionally, the Toyota Atlantic Championship will return
to the streets of Long Beach, showcasing up-and-coming drivers. The popular
Automobile Club of Southern California Lifestyle Expo, featuring extreme games
demonstrations, driving simulators, automotive displays and the latest products,
will return in ’05, as will the Tecate Fiesta Friday and Rock-N-Roar Saturday
concerts. The Tecate Miss Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach pageant will also take
place Saturday night on the concert stage. Further activities will be announced
in the coming months. Call: 562-981-2600. |
| April 9, 2005 |
CAYUCOS - Annual Seafood Festival. Seafood, Food
Booths, Arts & Crafts, Live Band next to the Beach in a beautiful small town.
Time: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Location: Veterans Hall, Downtown Cayucos, near Pier.
Admission: Free. Phone: 805-995-1200.
SEAL BEACH - Red Car Museum - One of California's remaining historical red
cars that were used to take passengers from Los Angeles to the Southern
California Beaches is on display and open for the public to wander through.
Artifacts, photos and a video display of the Red Car can be viewed at this
interesting museum in Seal Beach. Location: Greenbelt at Main Street. Time: Noon
to 3 p.m. Cost: No fee, donations appreciated. Call: (562) 683-1874. |
| April 9 - 10, 2005 |
EL DORADO - El Dorado Winery Association's 14th Annual
Passport Weekends. Enjoy wineries such as Boeger, Gold Hill, Jodar, Lava Cap,
Madrona, Sogno, Charles B. Mitchell, Fleur de Lys, Granite Springs, Mt. Aukum,
Latcham, Narrow Gate, Oakstone, Perry Creek, Single Leaf and Windwalker. Price:
$65/passport. Must postmark your ticket payment no earlier than January 21,
2005. Mail payments payable to EDWA, PO Box 1614, Placerville, CA 95667. Call:
(800) 306-3956. www.eldorardowines.org |
| February 18 - 27, 2005 |
INDIO - National Date Festival Riverside County
Fairgrounds 46-350 Arabia St., Indio, 760/863-8247, 800/811-FAIR,
www.datefest.org |
| February 24 - 27, 2005 |
LONG BEACH - Long Beach Coin & Collectibles Expo. Held
at the Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center. Call: 805-962-9939.
|
| Feb. 26, 2005 |
SEAL BEACH - Red Car Museum is open to the public.
Visit a authentic Red Car near Main Street and Electric, Seal Beach. Time: Noon
to 3 p.m. Call: (562) 683-1874. |
| February 26, 2005 |
ANAHEIM - Soccer Nation 2005 at Anaheim
Convention Center will bring together soccer aficionados from across the nation
to this free one day event with more than 100 exhibit booths showing the latest
soccer equipment, apparel, camps, clinics and soccer academies. Meet Olympic
Gold Medalist and World Cup winner Julie Foudy, legendary University of North
Carolina Chapel Hills Women's Soccer Coach Anson Dorrance and the technical
director of Ajax Orlando Barry Hulshoff. Time: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Address: 800 W.
Katella Ave. across the street from Disneyland. Cost: Free admission.
www.calsouth.com
GEYESERVILLE - Chateau Souverain Crab &
Citrus Festival, 400 Souerain Road, Geyeserville. 3rd annual Crab & Citrus
Festival explores the many wonderful ways to enjoy these delicacies from the sea
& the tree! Listen to live music, watch cooking demos, sample foods from Artisan
Purveyors and sip our Award Winning Wines. 11:00am-4:00 pm. $25.00 at the door,
$20.00 in advance & 15.00 for Vine and Dine Club Members. Call for more
information 1-888-80-WINES |
| Through Jan. 4, 2005 |
DEL MAR -
Holiday of Lights at Del Mar. The
racetrack infield will be transformed with over 350 lighted holiday displays for
viewing as the public drives their cars onto the oval dirt racetrack. Displays
will be available Sunday through Thursday 5:30-10pm and Friday & Saturday
5:20-11pm. Tickets and information 858-793-5555 |
| November 5, 2005 |
OAK GLEN (Yucaipa) - Hometown
Jamborees at Los Rios Rancho. Riley’s at Los Rios Rancho, in the beautiful apple
orchards of Oak Glen above Yucaipa, will be hosting several Hometown Jamborees
on Saturday evenings throughout the 2005-2006 seasons. These events showcase the
traditional music of the Riley’s Mountaineer Band in a relaxed country
atmosphere full of food and fun. The Jamboree includes a supper of BBQ chicken
or beef (menus will vary) and all the trimmings, served up family style.
Families can eat a hearty meal and enjoy a hand-clapping, knee-slapping,
toe-tapping good time as the Riley’s Mountaineers pick and fiddle some of their
favorite old-time tunes. Time: 6 to 9 p.m. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for
children 12 and under. For information, or to purchase tickets, call (909)
797-1005. Los Rios Rancho is located at 39611 S. Oak Glen Road, Oak Glen. Take
the Yucaipa Blvd. exit from I.S. 10; turn left on Oak Glen Road and follow the
signs near the crest of the hill to Riley’s at Los Rios Rancho.
www.losriosrancho.com |
| November 10-13, 2005 |
MONTEREY - 9th
Annual Great Wine Escape Weekend - Celebrate the splendor of harvest at Monterey
Wine Country’s 9th Annual Great Wine Escape Weekend sponsored by Monterey County
Vintners & Growers Association. There’s something for everyone at this event!
The highlights of the weekend include a Vintners Reserve Reception at the
Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa, wine and food integration seminars, open houses at
the wineries, guided wine country tours, winemaker dinners, a silent auction and
the Grand Finalé at Pebble Beach. Ticket prices range from $40– $95. Call: (831)
375-9400. www.montereywines.org |
| November 11 - 12, 2005 |
LOOMIS - Cowpoke Poetry Fall Gathering
- Poets and musicians perform, including Waddie Mitchell, Pat Richardson,
and Sourdough Slim. Blue Goose Fruit Shed. Taylor Road, Loomis, CA. Schedule:
Call or check web site for schedule. Cost: $30 Primary Phone: (916) 652-4480.
www.soplacerheritage.com |
| November 12, 2005 |
SEAL BEACH - Red Car Museum - One of
California's remaining historical red cars that were used to take passengers
from Los Angeles to the Southern California Beaches is on display and open for
the public to wander through. Artifacts, photos and a video display of the Red
Car can be viewed at this interesting museum in Seal Beach. Location: Greenbelt
at Main Street. Time: Noon to 3 p.m. Cost: No fee, donations appreciated. Call:
(562) 683-1874. |
| November 13, 2005 |
PASO ROBLES - Elegant Evening Downtown. Holiday Open
Houses at Downtown Shops. Free refreshments, music, entertainment. Complimentary
carriage rides. Strolling minstrels. Live mannequins. Drawing for original
painting by John Partridge. Time: 5 - 8 PM. Cost: Free. Location: Downtown Paso
Robles |
| Through Dec. 31 |
ESCONDIDO -
10th Annual Welk Resort Theatre Musical Christmas
Welk Resort Theatre presents popular and exciting musical comedies and revues at
their theater in Escondido. Matinee and dinners shows available as well as
evening performances. The 2004 schedule includes many favorites including the
10th Annual Welk Musical Christmas from Nov 11 to Dec 31, 2004. Tickets and
information: 760-749-3000 or 800-932-9355
SIMI VALLEY - Annual "Christmas Around the
World" Tree exhibit. A local favorite in the area, trees are decorated to
represent different countries around the world. at Ronald Reagan Presidential
Library and Museum, 40 Presidential Drive. Call: (800) 410-8354. Admission: $5,
Seniors: $3, Children under 15 are Free. www.reaganfoundation.org |
| Dec. 1- 3 |
HUNTINGTON BEACH - Living Nativity with
over 200 participants. December 1, 2004
Living Nativity - The Annual Living Nativity features more than 200 participants
who re-enact the spirit Christmas in a drive-through event that goes from 6 to 9
p.m. December 1 through 3, 2004. Cars line up early. First Christian Church,
1207 Main Street, Huntington Beach, CA 92648 Call: (714) 536-2589, ext. 2.
www.fcchb.com S |
| Dec. 3 |
BISHOP - Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony
includes hot cocoa, coffee, cookies, candy, holiday music and a visit from Santa
Claus. Time: 3 to 6 p.m. Location: Bishop City Park. Call: (760) 873-8405
CORONADO - Christmas Open House & Parade. Time: 5 to 9 p.m. at
different locations in Coronado. Santa arrives at the Ferry Landing at 5pm. The
parade starts at 6pm at Orange & 8th Sts, & ends at Dana Place. Fireworks
display 8:30pm at the Ferry Landing Marketplace. Call: (619) 437-8788.
REDDING - Downtown Redding Winterfest features the City Christmas Tree
lighting, foods, arts & crafts, children's activities including Santa Claus,
Ginger Bread Contest and live entertainment. (530) 243-7773
SANTA BARBARA - 52nd Annual Downtown Holiday Parade. Over 35,000 spectators
are expected in downtown Santa Barbara to watch marching bands, holiday floats,
a guest celebrity Grand Marshal and the annual arrival of Santa Claus on a
sleigh. The parade begins at 6:30 p.m. at State and Sola Streets and concludes
at Cota Street. Cost: Free. Call: (805) 962-2098.
SEAL BEACH - Holiday Parade
begins at Seal Beach Pier and goes up Main Street to Pacific Coast Highway. The
parade includes marching bands and drill teams and bands. Time:
7 p.m. www.sealbeachchamber.org
VISALIA 24th Annual Christmas Tree Auction & Holiday
Festival. Time: 7 pm - Midnight. Location: Visalia Convention Center, 303 East
Acequia St. Cost: $60 at the door. Call: (559) 734-5876 ext.14.
www.visaliachamber.org
LA MESA - Old Fashioned Christmas Village - La Mesa: Enjoy
outdoor market, music, caroling, food and horse drawn wagon rides and a visit
from Santa Claus on all four nights. La Mesa Blvd between Date and 4th. Free,
6-9pm. (619) 462-3000 |
| Dec. 4 |
BELMONT SHORE - 22nd Annual Belmont Shore Christmas
Parade. (2nd Street closed from 3pm-9pm. (No chairs until 3pm!) 6pm - 9pm
www.belmontshore.org
CHULA VISTA - 42nd Annual Starlight Yule Parade Don’t
miss the 42nd Annual Starlight Yule Parade! It features marching bands, festive
floats, carolers and plenty of holiday cheer from H Street to E Street in
downtown Chula Vista. The festivities start at 5:30 p.m. For more information,
please call Downtown Business Association (619) 422-1982.
SACRAMENTO - Sacramento Vendor Blender & Holiday Shopping Faire, from 2-9
pm, at the San Juan Masonic Lodge, 5944 San Juan Avenue, Citrus Heights, CA;
Contact Sara Duggan at (916) 599-4293. The WAH Job fair is 2 - 5pm Come receive
your information and then 5pm - 9pm enjoy shopping from our vendors, crafters,
Santa and warm cocoa and treats.
CARLSBAD - A Celtic Christmas with original Celtic Christmas Compositions
featuring Lauren Morris-Multi-instrumentalist/Soprano; Angelo Miranda-Keyboards;
Chris Vitas-Electric Violin; David Page-Percussion With Solid Air Records Award
Winning Fingerstyle Guitarist JIM EARP at 8:00 p.m. in the Carlsbad Village
Theatre 2822 State Street-Carlsbad, CA. Call (858) 573-6721.
KELSEYVILLE - Golf Cart Parade - Kelseyville: Decorate your golf cart or
borrow a cart from the club, lots of fun by traveling around the course to sing
Christmas Carols with Santa. Konocti Hills Country Club, 10200 Fairway Dr.(707)
277-7014
CHULA VISTA - 42nd Annual Starlight Yule Parade - Chula Vista: Starts at
6:30pm. Largest night time parade in South Bay. Features floats, drill teams,
marching bands, classic cars and a craft fair from 3-8pm. Parade route: North on
Third Ave from H St to E St, downtown Chula Vista. Part of the Chula Vista
community tree lighting and holiday festivities. (619) 422-1982
SAN DIEGO - Annual North Park Lions Club Holiday Parade - San Diego:
Formerly known as the Toyland Parade, it's a large parade boasting 15-18 bands &
130 entries. Starts at 11am at University & Utah Aves, finishes at approx. 1pm
at the North Park Park, Idaho & Howard Sts. Award ceremony at the park following
the parade. (619) 574-5196
OCEAN BEACH - Annual Ocean Beach Parade & Tree Festival - San Diego:
Annual parade, 5:05pm, Sunset Cliffs Blvd & Newport Ave, features a variety of
unusual floats & marching bands. Festival follows the parade with entertainment
& lighting of Ocean Beach Community Christmas tree. (619) 226-8613
VISTA - Vista Holiday Parade: Fun and entertainment in downtown Vista, at
South Santa Fe and Pala. Starts 11am. (760) 726-1122
SANTA MARIA - Santa Maria Christmas Parade of Lights: Bands, floats,
children and Santa Claus. The parade begins at 5:30 p.m. at Broadway and Stowell
Roads and ends at the Town Center East Mall. (805) 347-3143
SANTA CRUZ - Downtown Santa Cruz Holiday Parade: Join the fun as floats,
marching bands, horses, classic cars, Santa and downtown's Grand Marshall make
their way down Pacific Avenue. 10 -11 a.m. (831) 429-8433
PASO ROBLES - Holiday Light Parade - Paso Robles: �Joyful Traditions�
light parade: bands, floats, marching groups, Santa Claus, free candy canes,
story telling & refreshments.6:30pm. Downtown. (805) 238-4103
BISHOP - Bishop Christmas Parade: Horses, bands, floats, parade down Main
Street at 10 am. Meet Santa in the Park Bishop City Park Gazebo immediately
following the parade. (760) 872-4128
MORRO BAY - Annual Lighted Boat Parade - Morro Bay: Local Boats decorated
with lights for the holiday season and cruise the harbor for your enjoyment
after dark. Live Music and Shopping all day. Free. 6:30-8:30pm, Marinas in Morro
Bay. (800) 231-0592
ENCINITAS - Encinitas Holiday Parade: Parade route travels S. Coast Hwy.
101, includes marching groups, floats. 5:30 to 8 p.m. (760) 633-2740
STOCKTON - 7th Annual Festival of Lights - Stockton: The downtown
waterfront will come alive with lights, music, and fun for the entire family.
Built around the ever popular Delta Reflections Lighted Boat parade presented by
the Marina West Yacht Club, this festival acts as the official kick off to
Stockton's holiday season. Weber Point Events Center, 300 N. Center St. (209)
464-5246
POINT LOMA - 53rd Annual All Souls' Episcopal Church Christmas Home Tour
- San Diego: Enjoy high tea & visit four of Point Loma's most beautiful homes
lavishly decorated for the holiday season. 10am-4pm. (619) 223-6394
SAN DIEGO - Annual Lakeside Holiday Home Tour - San Diego: Historic homes
& Lakeside homes, decorated for the holidays, will be on display. Self-guided
tour, 10am-4pm. Lakeside Historical Society. (619) 561-1886
ENCINITAS - Encinitas Holiday Parade, 5 pm to 8 pm, South Coast Hwy 101,
in Encinitas, info call 760-633-2741
CAMPO - Mountain Empire Holiday Spaghetti Dinner at the Mountain Empire
Community Center in Campo from 5-8 pm. Contact Lynn Neff at (619) 478-5254 x35
OCEANSIDE - Becky Stuart Invitational Race - Oceanside: A 1 & 2 person
series of races for outrigger canoes, canoes and kayaks. Novice course within
the outer harbor, an intermediate course to the pier, and10 mile course up the
coast. Races start & finish in front of the dolphin dock. Event sponsored by the
Paopao Outrigger Canoe Club. Harbor Beach. (858) 481-4026.
Surfing - NSSA Junior Competition Contest #4 -
Huntington Beach: National Scholastic Surfing Association Junior Competition
Contest #4 is an AA Rated event for students grades 6-11. Huntington Beach Pier.
Pacific Coast Hwy. at Main St. (714) 536-0445.
LA MESA - Old Fashioned Christmas Village - La Mesa: Enjoy outdoor
market, music, caroling, food and horse drawn wagon rides and a visit from Santa
Claus on all four nights. La Mesa Blvd between Date and 4th. Free, 6-9pm. (619)
462-3000
SONOMA - Dec. 4-5: 18th Annual Festival of Lights - Sonoma: Celebrates
the Holiday Season with a spectacular display of lights and decorations at eight
wineries up and down the Heart of Sonoma Valley. Enjoy fantastic culinary
creations along with special wine tastings at Blackstone Winery, Chateau St.
Jean, Ledson, Kunde Estate, Mayo Family Winery, St. Francis, Stone Creek Wines &
VJB Vineyards & Cellars. $25 per person - proceeds go to the
Neighbor-to-Neighbor program. 5:30 - 8:30pm. Tickets & info: (866) 794-WINE
(9463)
SANTA CRUZ Dec. 4-5, 11-12, 17-19: Santa Cruz Holiday Lights Train: Ride
a beautifully lit holiday train through Victorian Santa Cruz as you sip hot
spiced cider, listen to carolers and travel to a surprise meeting with Santa
Claus. Reservations required. 6 pm, Roaring Camp Railroads, Felton. (831)
335-4484
SAN MARCOS - Dec. 4-5: San Marcos Holiday Village: Festival is Saturday,
4-9pm, with the tree lighting ceremony and continues Sunday, 9am-3pm, at the
Civic Center complex. Includes food, music, arts, crafts, Santa�s Village. (760)
744-9000
SOLVANG Dec. 4-31: Winterfest in Solvang: Christmas tree lighting,
parade, horse drawn carriage rides and more. (805) 688-6144, (800) 468-6765 |
| Dec. 5 |
FERNDALE - Lighting of America's Tallest Living
Christmas Tree. Decked with colored lights by Ferndale's intrepid volunteer
firemen, the huge, radiant Spruce at the end of Main Street is visible for
miles, a beacon to herald the Christmas season. The whole town turns out, along
with the Booster Band, Chamelon Singers, 4-H, Scout Troops, etc., for a ceremony
to rekindle the Christmas spirit, then gathers over free cookies and punch. A
Ferndale tradition since 1934. 5:30 p.m. 707-786-4477
PACIFIC GROVE - The Sing-It-Yourself Messiah. For 31 years, Pacific
Grove has enjoyed this "all join in" Sing-it-Yourself Messiah participatory
concert. It is a full-community celebration of the music of Handel and Advent of
the Christmas season. Held at the Mayflower Presbyterian Church from 3-5 p.m.
Singers sit where they want, sing the solos they’ve always wished they could.
Free of charge, but offering is requested and shared for outreach among the 4
sponsoring churches. Call: 831-373-4705 Location:
141 14th Street, Pacific Grove, California 93950.
REDLANDS - Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony - 6 p.m. at Kimberly Crest House
& Gardens, listed in the National Register of Historic Places and California
Registered Historical Landmark No. 1019, 1325 Prospect Drive, Redlands, CA
92373. Kimberly-Shirk Association - is a self-supporting non-profit museum
organization responsible for the care and maintenance of Kimberly Crest House &
Gardens. Call: 909-792-2111.
ESCONDIDO - Annual Re-Enactment of the Battle of San Pasqual Commemorates
the 1846 Battle of the Mexican-American War. Military encampment, battle
re-enactment, food, entertainment. 10am to 4pm, San Pasqual Battlefield State
Historic Park (760) 737-2201
NEWPORT BEACH - OC Marathon at Fashion island (adjacent to Edwards
Theatre) starting at 7:30 am. Call: (949) 476-7076
VENTURA - Motorcycle Swap Meet - All Brand Motorcycle Swap Meet. 8-3pm,
Seaside Park,10 W. Harbor Blvd. Waterfront. (805) 648-3376
SACRAMENTO - 22nd Annual California International Marathon - Sacramento:
26-mile, 385-yard point-to-point road race; 4-person Marathon Relay Challenge; a
2.62-mile maraFUNrun/Fitness Walk, and entertainment. (916) 983-4622
SAN DIEGO - Annual North County Holiday Homes Tour - San Diego: Visit
beautifully decorated North County area homes professionally decorated in a
special Christmas theme. Open 10am-4pm. Tickets: (760) 724-2110, (760) 631-5000
ext. 1139.
SANTA BARBARA - 19th Annual Harbor Parade of Lights - Santa Barbara:
Illuminated boats and fireworks. On land, carolers and Santa and his elves add
to the festivities. (805) 897-1962.
LA JOLLA - La Jolla Christmas Parade & Holiday Festival: Christmas
Parade, including marching bands & floats. 2pm at Kline & Gerard in downtown La
Jolla. Holiday Festival, 10am-5pm, with craft booths, food, games &
entertainment. (858) 454-1444
SONOMA - Dec. 4-5: 18th Annual Festival of Lights - Sonoma: Celebrates
the Holiday Season with a spectacular display of lights and decorations at eight
wineries up and down the Heart of Sonoma Valley. Enjoy fantastic culinary
creations along with special wine tastings at Blackstone Winery, Chateau St.
Jean, Ledson, Kunde Estate, Mayo Family Winery, St. Francis, Stone Creek Wines &
VJB Vineyards & Cellars. $25 per person - proceeds go to the
Neighbor-to-Neighbor program. 5:30 - 8:30pm. Tickets & info: (866) 794-WINE
(9463)
SANTA CRUZ Dec. 4-5, 11-12, 17-19: Santa Cruz Holiday Lights Train: Ride
a beautifully lit holiday train through Victorian Santa Cruz as you sip hot
spiced cider, listen to carolers and travel to a surprise meeting with Santa
Claus. Reservations required. 6 pm, Roaring Camp Railroads, Felton. (831)
335-4484
SAN MARCOS - Dec. 4-5: San Marcos Holiday Village: Festival is Saturday,
4-9pm, with the tree lighting ceremony and continues Sunday, 9am-3pm, at the
Civic Center complex. Includes food, music, arts, crafts, Santa�s Village. (760)
744-9000
SOLVANG Dec. 4-31: Winterfest in Solvang: Christmas tree lighting,
parade, horse drawn carriage rides and more. (805) 688-6144, (800) 468-6765
VILLA PARK annual dry-land parade themed Electrical Spectacle. Time: 4:45
p.m. Location: Leaves Villa Park High School to Villa Park Town Center. Call:
(714) 998-1500. |
| Dec. 6 |
AVALON Annual Open House at the Inn on Mt. Ada features
a holiday party - the only public event at the Inn all year long! Feast on home
baked cookies, sing carols & revel in the beauty of the Inn. Raffles conducted
throughout the afternoon as a fundraiser for the Museum. Free admission. For
more info call the Catalina Island Museum (310) 510-2414, or email
catalinaislmuseum@catalinaisp.com |
| Dec. 8 |
FORTUNA - Annual Christmas Home
Tour - Fortuna: Four unique themes & four different homes decorated every year.
(707) 725-2281
SAN DIEGO - Old Town's 49th Consecutive Las Posadas & Luminarias - San
Diego: Historical & traditional re-enactment of Mary & Joseph seeking shelter
for the Christ child. Procession leaves Heritage Park at 7pm , ends in Old Town
San Diego State Park with a Pinata "breaking". Free. (619) 220-5423, (619)
297-1183 |
| Dec. 10 - 24 |
SANTA CRUZ - Visits
with Santa and Carriage Rides will be sponsored by the Downtown Association.
Dates: December 10 through 12 and December 20 through 24. Call: 831-429-8433 |
| Dec. 10 |
LA MESA - Old Fashioned Christmas Village - La Mesa:
Enjoy outdoor market, music, caroling, food and horse drawn wagon rides and a
visit from Santa Claus on all four nights. La Mesa Blvd between Date and 4th.
Free, 6-9pm. (619) 462-3000
MARINA DEL REY - Holiday Boat Parade (preview parade)
includes festively decorated boats at the Marina's main channel. Time 7 to 9
p.m. Call: (310) 670-7130. www.mdrboatparade.org |
| Dec. 11 |
MARINA DEL REY - Holiday Boat Parade Festively
decorated boats and a fireworks display illuminate the Marina's main channel.
Time 5:55 to 8 p.m. Call: (310) 670-7130. www.mdrboatparade.org
NAPLES BOAT PARADE - Watch the artful gondoliers and
local sailors with their decorated yachts cruise the islands of Naples, a
section of Long Beach near 2nd Street and Bayshore. Time: Begins after dark,
approx. 6 p.m. (Gondola rides are not available that night).
VENTURA 28th Parade of Lights and Festival in Ventura
Harbor. Festival starts at 1pm, Parade starts at 7pm. Fireworks grand finale
Address: 1583 Spinnaker Dr. Call: (877) 89HARBOR. Cost: Free
SAN FRANCISCO - Battle of the Bands B.O.B.' BATTLE OF THE
BANDS FESTIVAL YOU CAN STILL REGISTER YOUR BAND! Blam! The 6th Annual "B.O.B."
Battle Of the Bands Festival rages on at various venues across the U.S.! You can
still join in the fun! "B.O.B. 2004 FESTIVAL Dates: Sat/Nov. 13th/San Francisco/Kimo's;
Fri/Nov. 26th/Huntington Beach/Liquid Den; Sat/Nov. 27th/Agoura Hills/Virtual
World Cafe (All-Ages Show); FINALS Dec. 11th/San Francisco/Kimo's. Bands are
competing for cash and prizes in WorldFolk's (the folk stands for people) "B.O.B."
Battle Of the Bands Festival. Last year, over 150 of the hottest and coolest
bands from across the country, representing all styles and genres of music took
part in the festival. The Festival started June 4th and runs thru December!
First place prize in the "B.O.B." Battle Of the Bands Festival is $1000
YERMO - Calico Ghost Town old
fashioned Christmas. Come see Calico dressed in Yuletide fashion. Enjoy the
Holiday Decorations & shop for gifts for family & friends. Christmas Tree
Lighting December 11th, 5:00pm. Daily admission: Adults $6, Youth $3; Children
Free. Location: Calico Road exit from Interstate 15 near Barstow. Call:
1-800-TO-CALICO.
TWENTYNINE PALMS - Annual Winter Light Parade -This winter celebration
features floats of every imaginable breed. In fact, if you can put lights on it;
you can enter it! No judges, no trophies - it�s all just for fun. Starts at 5:30
pm. Enjoy shopping, dining, and entertainment downtown following the parade as
merchants extend business hours for the holidays. Info: Twentynine Palms Chamber
of Commerce at (760) 367-3445
SAN DIEGO - Mission Bay Christmas Boat Parade of Lights - San Diego:
Begins 7pm from Quivira Basin - best viewing from Crown Point, east side of
Vacation Island or west side of Fiesta Island. The parade ends with lighting of
the Sea World Sky Tower Tree of Lights at 9pm. (858) 488-0501
LAKEPORT - 5th Annual Children's Push-Pull Sidewalk Parade. Children
dressed for the holidays, parade with their decorated toys, bikes, wagons, or
anything they can push or pull. Awards and prizes. Main Street. (707) 263-3222.
SHASTA LAKE - Shasta Lake Boaters Lighted Boat Parade: Brightly lighted
boats leave Bridge Bay Marina at 6:pm, head west to No Name Island, turn east,
go under the Pit River bridge and loop back to the dock. Costumed singers
entertain spectators before the parade begins. Free. (530) 243-8796
HUNTINGTON BEACH -
December 11, 2004
"Skateboard Mom" author Barbara Odanaka will appear and sign her book from
11am-1pm at HB Wahine-The All Girl Boarding House. She will also be reading her
book to children at 11:30am and again at 12:30pm. If you have any questions,
please call Aimee at 714-969-9399. Location HB Wahine store, 301 Main Street,
Huntington Beach, CA 92648.
ESCONDIDO - 54th Annual Escondido Junior Chamber of Commerce Christmas
Parade: Starts 9:30am, Escondido High School, continues along Broadway to Grape
Day Park. Award ceremony 1pm, following parade at Grape Day Park. (760) 743-0717
PACIFIC BEACH - Pacific Beach Christmas Parade - San Diego: Start at
Garnet & Ingraham Sts at noon through 2:30pm. (619) 641-5823
OXNARD - 39th Annual Parade of Lights - Oxnard: Annual lighted boat
parade celebrates Christmas �California Style�. Boats are decorated in the set
theme and parade throughout Channel Islands Harbor. 7pm. (805) 985-4852
ORCUTT - Orcutt Annual Christmas Parade: An afternoon parade featuring
marching bands, Santa Claus, and some of the finest automobiles on the Central
Coast. The parade begins at 1:00 p.m. at Park Street and the route follows
Broadway to Clark St. to Twitchell, and ends at May Grisham School. A Santa
Maria Style BBQ follows. (805) 937-7515
OCEANSIDE - 28th Annual Oceanside Harbor Christmas Boat Parade of Lights:
Features a wide variety of boats, brightly decorated for the Christmas season.
Starts at 7pm and circles the inner Oceanside Harbor. (760) 722-5751
CALEXICO - Calexico Christmas Parade: Starts at 10am on 2nd St. in
downtown Calexico with over 100 entries & floats from the US & Mexico. Calexico
City Center. (760) 357-1166
NAPA VALLEY - Holiday Candle Light Tour - Napa Valley: Take a self-guided
tour inside nine beautiful Napa Victorian homes. This event will take place in
Downtown Napa. Free. 5-7pm. (707) 255-1836
PASO ROBLES - Vine Street Victorian Holiday Showcase - Paso Robles: 14
Blocks of Victorian Homes decorated for the holidays, with storytellers,
Scrooge, Santa, Grinch, carolers, dancers, music, hot cider & cocoa, trolley
rides. 6-9pm. (805) 238-4103
LA MESA - Old Fashioned Christmas Village - La Mesa: Enjoy outdoor
market, music, caroling, food and horse drawn wagon rides and a visit from Santa
Claus on all four nights. La Mesa Blvd between Date and 4th. Free, 6-9pm. (619)
462-3000
OXNARD - Victorian House Tours at Heritage Square,
downtown Oxnard. Call: 805-483-7960
SACRAMENTO - Santa's Yuletide Express - Sacramento: Come see Santa aboard
his own steam train at the Railroad Museum! Specially priced train tickets this
weekend will include Railroad Museum admission. California State Railroad
Museum, 111 'I' St., Old Sacramento. (916) 445-6645 |
| Dec. 12 |
LONG BEACH - Holiday Hoedown at historic Rancho Los
Alamitos, a ranch-style family celebration that will include Mr. and Mrs. Santa
Claus, hay rides, caroling with the California Cowboy Singers, Santa photo
opportunities, dancing to the stompin' good tuners of Riley's Mountaineers old
Time Hoedown Band, visit to the Horse Barn Bazaar for gift purchases, cookies
and refreshments and an Olde Sweet Shop with sponsor treats from Wild Oats and
Jo's Candies. Location: 6400 Bixby Hill Road, Long Beach. Time Noon to 4 p.m.
Cost: $8/adult, $6/senior and children age 3 to 14, free to kids under 3. Call:
(562) 431-3541.
OXNARD - 2nd Annual Chanukah Festival 805.382.4770
OXNARD - Victorian House Tours at Heritage Square,
downtown Oxnard. Call: 805-483-7960
SAN FRANCISCO - Christmas at Sea - San Francisco: Santa in a rowboat?
That's the way he arrives at the Maritime Park. Kids activities, storytelling,
holiday music and more. Festivities begin at 2pm. Hyde Street Pier, Maritime
Park. (415) 561-6662
SACRAMENTO - Santa's Yuletide Express - Sacramento: Come see Santa aboard
his own steam train at the Railroad Museum! Specially priced train tickets this
weekend will include Railroad Museum admission. California State Railroad
Museum, 111 'I' St., Old Sacramento. (916) 445-6645 |
| Dec. 12 - 26 |
OXNARD Christmas Tree Lane. Houses in the Henry T.
Oxnard Historical District are brightly decorated for the holidays. Location: F
Street. Time: 6 - 10 pm. Call: (800) 269-6273. Cost: Free. |
| Dec. 18 |
HUNTINGTON BEACH - Jazz concert -
A Peter White Christmas with Rick Braun from BBJazz Concerts - Peter White is an
English born guitarist who has played and recorded music with Johnny Rivers,
Bernie Leadon of the Eagles, Susanna Hoffs of the Bangles, Tori Amos and Janis
Ian.
His latest CD "Confidential", features names jazz aficionados recognize, Chris
Botti, Christopher Cross, Mindi Abair, Brian Culbertson and band mates Michael
Paulo and David Sparkman. Playing with White is Rick Braun, a trumpeter who's
toured and played with REO Speedwagon, Sade, Rickie Lee
Jones, Rod Stewart, Tina Turner, Glenn Frey, Natalie Cole, Tom Petty, Crowded
House, Phoebe Snow and War. His latest CD is called "Sessions, Volume 1." Price:
Optional dinner at 5 p.m. is $25, General admission to the concert only is $50
and VIP Gold with dinner is $100/person. The second performance features an
optional dinner at 7:30 p.m. (cost $25) for 9 p.m. performance. General
admission is $50 and VIP with Dinner included is $100. Location: Huntington
Central Library Theater, 7111 Talbert Avenue. Call: (714) 377-7574.
www.bbjazz.com |
| Dec. 13 - 22 |
HUNTINGTON BEACH - Huntington Harbour Cruise of Lights
- 42nd annual narrated cruise through the waterways of Huntington Harbour to see
the holiday lighted homes and holiday decorations. Sponsored by the Huntington
Harbour Philharmonic Committee. Cruises start at approximately 5:30, 6:00, 7:30
and 8:30 each evening. Cost: $7 - $14. Advanced ticket purchase call: (714) 840-7542.
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| Dec. 15 - 19 |
NEWPORT BEACH Newport Harbor Christmas Boat Parade
96th Annual Newport Harbor Christmas Boat Parade Wednesday, December 15 -
Sunday, December 19, 2004 Begins at approximately 6:30 p.m. each night
Call (949) 729-4400. FREE for spectators, entry fee for participating boats.
www.christmasboatparade.com |
| Dec. 19 |
SAN DIEGO - 33rd Annual Port of San Diego Boat Parade
of Lights: Spectacular boat parade of lights features individually holiday
decorated private craft. The boat parade starts at the southwest end of Shelter
Island, travels past Harbor Island, the Embarcadero, Seaport Village, the
Convention Center, the Coronado Island Marriott Hotel, the Coronado Ferry
Landing Marketplace and ends at the Navy carrier turning basin. 5:30-9pm, free
viewing.
FERNDALE - Ferndale's Lighted Tractor Parade: Local farmer & ranchers
parade fancifully decorated tractors & tractor-drawn wagons depicting holiday
scenes down the Victorian Village historic Main St., for a sparkling country
Christmas celebration. (707) 786-9675 |
| Dec. 23 |
LOS ALAMOS - Night of the Luminarias - Los Alamos:
40,000 candles line the streets of this tiny western town. A magical sight, a
candlelit path leads to Santa drinking cocoa in the park. 5pm-9pm, Highway 135.
Free. (805) 344-2504 |
| Dec. 31 |
AVALON 32nd Annual New Year's Eve Celebration at the
Casino Ballroom. Dance in the New Year in the world famous Casino Ballroom.
Reservations go on sale starting October 1, 2004. Catalina Island Chamber of
Commerce (310) 510-1520, or visit www.CatalinaChamber.com
FERNDALE - 8th Annual New Year's Eve
Rodeo Bash. West Coast Rodeo Company
presents a full day of rodeo events, beginning at 8 a.m. sharp in the indoor
arena. Team penning, branding, roping; breakaway roping; steer wrestling; men's
and women's calf roping; barrel racing; loggers cow riding; and bull riding.
Humboldt County Fairgrounds. 707-786-4864
ESCONDIDO - First Night Escondido: Community celebration of music,
dancing and fun for the entire family. Alcohol & drug free event. 6pm-midnight
with fireworks at midnight. California Center for Arts & Grand Avenue, downtown
Escondido. (760) 639-0220
SAN DIEGO - First Night San Diego Celebration: Alcohol free event, from
6pm-1am, for the entire family. Features food, entertainment, dancing &
fireworks at midnight. Embarcadero Marina Park North, downtown San Diego. (619)
296-8731
SACRAMENTO - New Year's Eve Fireworks Celebration - Sacramento: Along
with 2 fireworks shows, enjoy live music, food & drink vendors, a children�s
stage hosted by top entertainers & live performances from local acts. On the
waterfront in Old Sacramento. (916) 808-7777
MARINA DEL REY - New Year's Eve Fireworks show in the marina
starts 30 seconds before Midnight. This year’s fireworks will be
presented by the famed Zambelli Pyrotechnics and will be launched off the Marina
del Rey’s south jetty near Fisherman’s Village. Burton Chace Park, located at
13650 Mindanao Way, and Fisherman’s Village, at 13755 Fiji Way, and Marina
(Mother’s Beach) at Admiralty Way and Via Marina are premiere locations for
viewing the pyrotechnic extravaganza. http://beaches.co.la.ca.us |
| Thru May 8, 2005 |
LOS ANGELES - Autry National Center
invites the public to help curate an exhibition...Encounters: El Norte--The
Spanish and Mexican North. This collection combines items from the Southwest
Museum of the American Indian with items from Museum of the American West to
provide a glimpse into the fascinating history of the region. But the exhibit
isn't quite finished. Beginning August 1, 2004, visitors will be asked to
provide input and comments that will inform a later permanent installation
called "Encounters." The unusual and innovative approach will help tell the
story of the West through the 1860's. Location: 4700 Western Heritage Way
(across the parking lot entrance of the L.A.Zoo) Los Angeles, CA 90027. Call:
323.667.2000. www.autrynationalcenter.org |
| Jan. 1, 2005 |
HUNTINGTON BEACH - Pier's Polar Plunge - This dip and
dive into the Pacific Ocean to celebrate the New Year at the Huntington Beach
Pier includes a festive group. Bring some donuts and share some fun on a local
run (into the water.) Location Pacific Coast Highway at Main Street. Time:
Approx. 9 a.m.
VENICE BEACH - Venice Penguin Swim
Club New Year's Dive. Join this lively group for its 45th annual dip. They go
into the ocean at Noon. Call: (310) 390-5700. |
| Jan. 8 - 9 |
REDWOOD CITY - Orchid Luau is presented by the
Peninsula Orchid Society. This annual show and sale called "Orchid Luau"
features a spectacular display of orchid species and hybrids submitted by our
members and vendors for judging. Orchid species and hybrids can be purchased
from our vendors and members sales tables. Hourly seminars on the growth,
division, repotting and maintenance of orchids are offered by experts. Fair Oaks
Community Center, 2600 Middlefield Road, Redwood City. Info: http://penorchidsoc.org |
| Feb. 6 |
HUNTINGTON BEACH - Pacific Shoreline Marathon
Time: 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. Pacific Shoreline Marathon's 10th annual 26.2 mile
marathon travels along a beautiful oceanfront course, starting and finishing on
Pacific Coast Highway. Categories include: 26.2 mile marathon, ½ marathon and 5K
run/walk. Cost: TBD. Call Race Pace Promotions (949) 581-0105 for entry forms
and more information. Cost: $20 - $75 Phone: 949-581-0105 www.marathonrun.com |
| Mar. 26 |
HUNTINGTON BEACH - Easter Egg Hunt with Easter Bunny
at Central Park (Easter is March 27). Sponsored by the Community Services
Department of the City of Huntington, children can search for plastic eggs
filled with surprises in beautiful Central Park in Huntington Beach. Location:
Golden West Street between Slater and Ellis. Call: 714-536-5486. |
| April 23 |
REDLANDS - Plein Air Day at Kimberly Crest House &
Gardens, listed in the National Register of Historic Places and California
Registered Historical Landmark No. 1019, 1325 Prospect Drive, Redlands, CA
92373. Kimberly-Shirk Association - is a self-supporting non-profit museum
organization responsible for the care and maintenance of Kimberly Crest House &
Gardens. For more information visit our web site @ www.kimberlycrest.org or
phone 909-792-2111. |
| June 5 |
HUNTINGTON BEACH - Concours d'Elegance 20th Annual
Classic Car Show – This classic and collector car event features hundreds of
prestigious vehicles displayed on the lawns of Central Park to benefit
Huntington Beach Library Children's Resource Center. Enjoy live entertainment
and food concessions. Time: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Location: Huntington Central
Library, 7111 Talbert Avenue Cost: $10/admission. Phone: 714-375-5023. |
| June 18 |
REDLANDS - “Jazz at the Castle” begins at 7:30 p.m.
Guests can enjoy music and wine under the stars at Kimberly Crest House &
Gardens, listed in the National Register of Historic Places and California
Registered Historical Landmark No. 1019, 1325 Prospect Drive, Redlands, CA
92373. Kimberly-Shirk Association - is a self-supporting non-profit museum
organization responsible for the care and maintenance of Kimberly Crest House &
Gardens. For more information visit our web site @ www.kimberlycrest.org or
phone 909-792-2111. |
| July 4 |
HUNTINGTON BEACH - 4th of July Parade celebrates
approximately 101 years of tradition and fun as a parade that attracts over
250,000 people marches down Main Street. It includes bands, balloons, clowns,
costumes, music and lots of free entertainments. Also enjoy the Kiwani Pancake
Breakfast in Lake Park beginning at 6 a.m. and going until 10 a.m. 5 -10k
Run is held in conjunction with Independence Day celebrations. It begins at 17th
and Main Street. Contact: 714-536-5486. |
| July 23 - 31 |
HUNTINGTON BEACH - US Open of Surfing and Beach Games.
This event is a surfing and extreme sports
festival featuring the US Open of Surfing and Beach Games that include Soul Bowl
Skateboard competition and BMX Bike competition. The event includes concerts,
fashion, vendor booths, autograph signing and Surf Village, an interactive area
on the sand with video games, fashion, music and sports demos. Location:
Huntington Beach Pier, Pacific Coast Highway and Main Street. Cost: Free. Phone:
310-473-0411 www.usopenofsurfing.com | |
| Sept. 3 - 4 |
HUNTINGTON BEACH Civil War Reenactment.
Experience Civil War Days with costumed actors and vivid displays of life in the
1800's. Central Park is transformed into a battle ground between the Artillery
and Infantry with combat, canon fire and encampments. Authentic music and vendor
booths include books, period costumes and other items of interest. Times:
September 3 - 10 a.m. and September 4 - 8 a.m. Location: Huntington Beach
Central Park and Cultural Center, 7111 Talbert Avenue. Cost: Free. Phone:
714-969-8928 |
| September 10, 2005 |
HUNTINGTON BEACH BB Jazz Festival -
A Romantic Evening in Central Park is approximately five hours of music from
leading recording artists in the smooth jazz genre. A Romantic Evening in
Central Park is sponsored by BBJazz productions. The event includes wine and
beer beverage sales (adults 21 and older only with valid ID) and barbeque.
Growing in size and popularity, this concert brings the best "smooth jazz"
performers to beautiful Central Park for one appearance only. Proceeds benefit
Children with Autism. Location: Central Park, 7111 Talbert Ave. (behind Central
Library). Cost: $40-$200. Phone: 714-377-7574. www.bbjazz.com |
| Sept. 10 - 11 |
VENTURA - 2005 Lemon Fest Pacific Vie Mal includes
festivities, entertainment, Kid's Play Area, arts and crafts,
lemon-themed food booths, lemon meringue pie eating contests and more! Location:
Corner of Mills & Main Streets. Phone: 805-642-0605. Admission: Free.
HUNTINGTON BEACH Core Tour extreme BMX and Skate competitions
feature action-packed spectator entertainment with live music, cash prizes and
crowning of the King of Dirt Champ. The event is free to watch. Email: info@thecoretour.com.
Time: Throughout the day. Location: Huntington Beach Pier. Cost: Free to watch.
Phone: 562-804-5644. |
| Sept. 15 - Oct. 30, 2005 |
HUNTINGTON BEACH Oktoberfest at Old World
Village. Get out your lederhosen and learn the Chicken Dance at Oktoberfest in
Huntington Beach. The event includes German bands, dancing and tasty German
foods. Oktoberfest adults only night. Location: 7561 Center Avenue #49,
Huntington Beach, California Cost: Free to $10 admission. Phone: 714-647-7107. www.oldworld.ws |
| Oct. 1- 9 |
MALIBU
- Women's WCT Rip Curl Malibu Pro - Stop number seven on the Women's Association
of Surfing Professionals (ASP)
world tour: the Rip Curl Malibu Pro, held Oct. 1-9
at Surfrider Beach, Malibu / Back-up site at
Leo Carrillo. Tune into the live webcast of the Rip Curl Malibu Pro at
www.ripcurl.com/malibu and www.aspworldtour.com
More Information |
| Oct. 5 - 16 |
FRESNO - Big Fresno Fair, 1121 South
Chance Ave., Fresno, CA, 93702 Phone: (559) 650-3247 www.fresnofair.com |
| October 7 - 9, 2005 |
LA MESA -
Oktoberfest Traditional German
celebration featuring dancing, food, Bavarian bands, arts & crafts and
commercial booths. Fri 5pm-11pm, Sat 11am-11pm, Sun 12noon-6pm. La Mesa Blvd
between Date & Fourth Streets. Take East County trolley to La Mesa Blvd station.
619-462-3000 or lmvma.com
PISMO BEACH - Endless Summer Car Show. Downtown Pismo Beach and
Pier Side Endless Summer is a 3-day fun filled event for spectators and car
owners, with live entertainment at "The Hot Rod Bar and Grill" located
pier-side. The event includes live music, entertainment, vendors, great
food and drink. Nearly 100,000 spectators enjoyed the June event, viewing over
800 automobiles valued in excess of fifty-million dollars. Great coastal weather
in October will make the Saturday "Cruise Night" a memorable experience as
hundreds of cars parade for thousands of spectators who line the streets to see
their favorite rides. Time: 9:00 am to 10:00 pm daily. Don't miss out contact
Just Cruzin Production at (866) 450 - 7469, email pamb@thepismobeachclassic.com
or checkout our website at www.pismobeachclassic.com for detail
information. Cost: Vehicle registration $50.00 Pre-Sale through Sept. 6, 2005;
$60.00 Sept. 7 - Oct. 6, 2005; $75.00 Oct. 7 -9, 2005. Free admission to
spectators
YERMO - Calico Days (Columbus Day Weekend). Relive Calico's glory
days during our 1880's Mining celebration. Enjoy a wild west parade, National
Gunfight Stunt Exhibition, old prospectors burro run, along with various 1880's
games and contests.Daily admission: Adults $8, Juniors $5; Children Free. Two
Day Tickets: Adults $14, Juniors $9. Location: Off Highway 1-15 (look for
signs). Call: (800) TO-CALICO. www.calicotown.com |
| Oct. 7 - 8 |
BIG
BEAR LAKE - FLASHLIGHT SAFARI: See animals in the dark (nocturnal night
life) on these unique tours. Moonridge Animal Park (Zoo, Time: 6:15 p.m.
Admission: $5/ kids under 3 are free. Call:
(909) 584-1171.
Location: 43285 Goldmine Drive in Big Bear Lake, California. |
| October 8, 2005 |
PASO ROBLES - "Pioneer Day" Parade and free "Bean
Feed" in the Downtown City Park. Time: 10AM. Location: Downtown City Park. Cost:
Free. Phone: 800-406-4040.
RIVERSIDE - 7th Annual Family Village Multicultural Festival, a
celebration of cultures from around the world! Inviting families to experience
different cultures through live performances, hands-on craft activities,
traditional cultural demonstrations and cuisine. Admission is FREE. Date:
October 8, 2005 Time: 10am- 5pm Location: Downtown Riverside in front of the
Riverside Municipal Museum. Contact: (951) 826-5273 www.riversideca.gov/museum
SEAL BEACH - Red Car Museum - One of California's remaining historical
red cars that were used to take passengers from Los Angeles to the Southern
California Beaches is on display and open for the public to wander through.
Artifacts, photos and a video display of the Red Car can be viewed at this
interesting museum in Seal Beach. Location: Greenbelt at Main Street. Time: Noon
to 3 p.m. Cost: No fee, donations appreciated. Call: (562) 683-1874. |
| October 8 - 9, 2005 |
SAN BERNARDINO - The Wasted Festival with
over 70 bands on 4 stages. Exclusive Show Worldwide 05 Slaughter and the Dogs
with Very Special Guest Original Sex Pistol Steve Jones, the Addicts,
Floggin Molly, The Exploited, The Casualties, Leftover Crack, Cockney Rejects,
The Dickies, Throw Rages, The Avengers, Angry Samoans, US Bombs, The Weirdos,
The Effigies, Slapshot, Youth Brigade, Instant Agony. Michele Shocked, MDC,
Voodoo Glow Skulls , Die Hunns, Arthur Kitchener, Street Dogs, The Briggs, Total
Chaos, Agent Orange, TV Smith & Band, Neck, The Skulls, The Krays Beerzone,
Midnight Creeps, Deadline and many, many more. Tickets in Europe available from
tickets@wastedfestivals.com Tel/Fax 02476 559992 In USA from
www.ticketweb.com. $55/£35 one day / $105/£60 two days. Location: Orange Show
Fairgrounds, near the 10 & 210 Freeways on Orange Show Road.
www.wastedfestivals.com
SAN CARLOS - 15th Annual Art and Wine
Festival, is sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce. Two blocks of San Carlos
Avenue adjacent to Laurel Street and three blocks (600-800) of Laurel Street are
closed down for this show that attracts 300 artists and craftspeople and
features live entertainment, children's area, food, beer and wine. Times:
October 8-9 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Pacific Fine Arts at (209) 296-1195
www.pacificfinearts.com |
| Oct. 8 - 16 |
PERRIS - Southern California Fair, 18700
Lake Perris Dr., Perris, CA, 92571 Phone: (951) 657-4221 www.socalfair.com
SANTA BARBARA - Polo- Wickenden Cup is a
memorial tournament held in honor of Earnest Wickenden, native who rose to an
8-goal rating. Patrons are encouraged to bring a picnic lunch, or refreshments
are available on site.Great fun for the entire family. Games are subject to
change, please call ahead. Where: Santa Barbara Polo & Racquet Club, 3300
Via Real, Carpinteria, CA 93013, Carpinteria
When: 1:00PM - 3:00PM Games at 1 & 3 P.M. Tickets: $10 general, kids under
12 free. Call: 805.684.6683 www.sbpolo.com |
| Oct. 9 - 10 |
COLOMA - 49er Family Festival - For two
days Coloma will be packed with images, sounds, and hands-on experiences dating
back to the 1850s. Step back in time and experience the California Gold Rush.
Live history tent encampments recreate Gold Rush history in this authentic
setting. Visitors will enjoy live music, historic trade demonstrations,
merchants market, gold panning contests and sawmill demonstrations. Marshall
Gold Discovery State Historic Park, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Call 530.295.2170 or
530.622.3470. |
| Oct. 14 - 15 |
BIG
BEAR LAKE - FLASHLIGHT SAFARI: See animals in the dark (nocturnal night
life) on these unique tours. Moonridge Animal Park (Zoo, Time: 6:15 p.m.
Admission: $5/ kids under 3 are free. Call:
(909) 584-1171.
Location: 43285 Goldmine Drive in Big Bear Lake, California. |
| October 14 - 16, 2005 |
MENLO PARK - 9th Annual Sidewalk Arts and
Crafts Fall Fest, comes to Santa Cruz Avenue in Menlo Park with an exciting
array of original works by 90 artists and craftspeople from throughout the West.
Times: October 14-15 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and October 16 from 10 a.m. to 5
p.m. Pacific Fine Arts at (209) 296-1195
MONTEREY - Monterey Sports Car Championships at Laguna Seca. Cost: $10 -
450. Call: 800-327-SECA www.laguna-seca.com |
| October 15, 2005 |
LOS ANGELES -
Carnaval - Carnaval ElectrÔnico with Daniela Mercury includes greatest hits is
produced by Brazilian Nites (BrazilianNites.com). People travel the world to
soak up Brazil’s legendary Carnival—the fiery and talented Daniela Mercury
brings that vivaciousness to the Royce Hall! Influenced by the luminaries of the
1970s—one of Brazil’s richest periods for music, dance and singing—the young
Daniela is a true ambassador of Carnival. A portion of proceeds benefit he Red
Cross for the victims of Hurricane Katrina. Time: 8 p.m.Location: Royce Hall,
UCLA, Los Angeles. Tickets: $75 (Prime Seats), $48, $38, $28 UCLA Box Office:
(310) 825-2101 / www.uclalive.org or Ticket Master : (213) 365-3500 /
www.ticketmaster.com
OAK GLEN (Yucaipa) - Hometown Jamborees at Los Rios Rancho.
Riley’s at Los Rios Rancho, in the beautiful apple orchards of Oak Glen above
Yucaipa, will be hosting several Hometown Jamborees on Saturday evenings
throughout the 2005-2006 seasons. These events showcase the traditional music of
the Riley’s Mountaineer Band in a relaxed country atmosphere full of food and
fun. The Jamboree includes a supper of BBQ chicken or beef (menus will vary) and
all the trimmings, served up family style. Families can eat a hearty meal and
enjoy a hand-clapping, knee-slapping, toe-tapping good time as the Riley’s
Mountaineers pick and fiddle some of their favorite old-time tunes. Time: 6 to 9
p.m. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for children 12 and under. For information,
or to purchase tickets, call (909) 797-1005. Los Rios Rancho is located at 39611
S. Oak Glen Road, Oak Glen. Take the Yucaipa Blvd. exit from I.S. 10; turn left
on Oak Glen Road and follow the signs near the crest of the hill to Riley’s at
Los Rios Rancho. www.losriosrancho.com |
| October 15 & 16, 2005 |
GOLETA -
The Fourteenth Annual
California Lemon Festival event includes live music, dancing, pie eating
contests, food booths, games and more. Time: Oct. 15 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and
Oct. 16 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Location: Girsh Park the is located north of
Santa Barbara in the heart of Goleta. Take the Storke Road exit off of the 101
Freeway to Phelps Road. Contact: Goleta Valley Chamber of Commerce,
800-646-5382.
LONG BEACH - The Southern California Gem and
Mineral show is the PREMIER mineral show in California! With over 80 dealers,
both wholesale and retail, 40 Museum Quality displays of Minerals and Gems,
Speakers, Door Prizes and Free Minerals for the kids, this is a can't miss FREE
event! Taking place 10-5 Saturday and Sunday October 15 & 16 at the Long Beach
Convention Center 300 East Ocean Blvd, Long Beach CA 90802 Admission is Free.
Contact MSSCSHOW@hotmail.com or call 626.683.1770
NEWPORT BEACH - California's Plein Air
Artist, John Cosby Art Exhibit w/artist. Time: 5:30pm-8:30pm. Location: Lahaina
Galleries
Fashion Island Shopping Center below the Cheesecake Factory. Call: (949)
721-9117. Please join Lahaina Galleries in welcoming California's plein air
extraordinaire, John Cosby who travels extensively to find his inspirations. He
paints ocean and landscape scenes of Coastal California, as well as street
scenes in major cities he visits. He likes to observe places where people would
normally stop, like street corners and park benches. He has painted
commissions for California cities including San Diego, Corona Del Mar and
Newport Beach! |
| October 16, 2005 |
LA HABRA - Gourmet Guys Cook Off 2005
sponsored by the Friends of the Children's Museum 1:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. La Habra
Community Center, 101 W. La Habra Blvd La Habra, CA Call: (562)905-9793 |
| Oct. 21 - 22 |
BIG
BEAR LAKE - FLASHLIGHT SAFARI: See animals in the dark (nocturnal night
life) on these unique tours. Moonridge Animal Park (Zoo, Time: 6:15 p.m.
Admission: $5/ kids under 3 are free. Call:
(909) 584-1171.
Location: 43285 Goldmine Drive in Big Bear Lake, California. |
| October 21 - 23 |
CAMBRIA -
Gathering of the Gardeners.
Second Annual Gathering of
Gardeners which is a celebration of gardening held at the Cambria Nursery and
the Cambria Pines Lodge. Nationally-known horticultural speakers will be in
attendance, as well as gardening workshops and demonstrations, olive oil and
wine tastings and other fun and educational activities. Call:
Tel (805) 927-4747.
www.gardenersevents.com. |
| October 22, 2005 |
ANAHEIM
- A Gamer Lifestyle Festival presented by IGN Entertainment and
Best Buy invites fans of ALL AGES to attend "IGN Live." Time: October 22 from
10am-7pm; Sunday, October 23 from 10am-6pm. Fans will be able to preview
the latest games from a variety of the industry's biggest publishers, challenge
other gamers for cash prizes, and meet game developer heroes to learn tips about
getting into the game industry. Dolby Labs' HD Theater will provide a matchless
way to enjoy brand new game and movie trailers, and PokerStars.com will give
players a chance to prove their mettle live alongside poker superstars
Greg Raymer and Star Trek: TNG's Wil Wheaton. All the while, attendees will
groove to beats spun by top DJs including 8-Bit Weapon and Power 106's Mr. Choc
and Turbulence. For more information, please visit www.ignlive.com. Event
location: Southern California's Anaheim Convention Center, 800 W. Katella
Avenue, Anaheim, CA 92802 Admission is priced at $15 when bought online at
www.ignlive.com and $25 at the door.
More information
SANTA
BARBARA - Community Environmental Council (CEC) to Honor Wind Energy
Pioneer – During a time of volatile fuel prices and vulnerable energy supply,
the Community Environmental Council (CEC) is honoring Jim Dehlsen, founder and
CEO of Clipper Windpower, Inc, for his leadership in guiding the country toward
a safer, saner form of renewable energy. Time: 5:30 to 10 p.m. Location: Santa
Barbara Natural History Museum. Call for tickets:
(805) 963-0583 ext. 113
More information
SANTA BARBARA -
Slammin' Trickz - The First Ever Freestyle Basketball Show features the
international Streetball Celebrity Jay Boogie and the Hooptainers vs. Team Mad
Game. Time: 7pm @ Santa Barbara City College. The whole “Slammin’ Trickz”
franchise is geared for local family fun that’s affordable. Advance sale tickets
are $10 with a limited supply of front row seats at $25 and are available
through www.ticketweb.com or charge by phone 866.468.3399.
More information
SEAL BEACH - Red Car Museum - One of
California's remaining historical red cars that were used to take passengers
from Los Angeles to the Southern California Beaches is on display and open for
the public to wander through. Artifacts, photos and a video display of the Red
Car can be viewed at this interesting museum in Seal Beach. Location: Greenbelt
at Main Street. Time: Noon to 3 p.m. Cost: No fee, donations appreciated. Call:
(562) 683-1874.22
BIG SUR - 25th Annual Big Sur River Run, Time: 10 a.m. Location:
Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park. Cost: $35/adult. Call: 831-624-4112 *
www.bigsurriverrun.org |
| October 23, 2005 |
ANAHEIM - A Gamer
Lifestyle Festival presented by IGN Entertainment and Best Buy
invites fans of ALL AGES to attend "IGN Live." Time: October 22 from 10am-7pm;
Sunday, October 23 from 10am-6pm. Fans will be able to preview the latest
games from a variety of the industry's biggest publishers, challenge other
gamers for cash prizes, and meet game developer heroes to learn tips about
getting into the game industry. Dolby Labs' HD Theater will provide a matchless
way to enjoy brand new game and movie trailers, and PokerStars.com will give
players a chance to prove their mettle live alongside poker superstars
Greg Raymer and Star Trek: TNG's Wil Wheaton. All the while, attendees will
groove to beats spun by top DJs including 8-Bit Weapon and Power 106's Mr. Choc
and Turbulence. For more information, please visit www.ignlive.com. Event
location: Southern California's Anaheim Convention Center, 800 W. Katella
Avenue, Anaheim, CA 92802 Admission is priced at $15 when bought online at
www.ignlive.com and $25 at the door.
More information |
| Oct. 31 |
AVALON Halloween Costume Ball. The ghosts and goblins
that haunt the Casino Building invite you to "75 years of Fears" as the Casino
Building is transformed into a Haunted Mansion with a frightfully fun
atmosphere. Dine if you dare at a themed buffet. Dance to the live music and
dress to win the Best Costume Contest. For tickets and information call: (800)
626-4804
CAPITOLA Village Halloween Parade -
Line-up at 1:30 p.m., Parade begins at 2 p.m. Calling all Ghosts, Goblins,
Witches, Pirates and of course Sponge Bobs. Parade route: Pacific
Cove Parking Lot to Capitola Avenue to San Jose Avenue to Esplanade ending at
Esplanade Park. Trick-or-Treat bags & balloons for all costumed paraders.
Refreshments, Face Painting & Pumpkin Painting at Esplanade Park.
Trick-or-Treating at Capitola Village shops. www.capitolachamber.com
HUNTINGTON BEACH - Main Street Halloween Celebration. Main Street in
Huntington Beach is closed from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. from Orange to Pacific Coast
Highway for a free celebration that includes Petting Zoo, Pony Rides and much,
much more! For children of all ages, the 12th annual Trick or Treat features
Kiddie Rides such as Moon Bounce, Giant Slide and Halloween Costume Contest. 5 -
8 p.m. Sponsored by the HB Downtown Business Assoc. Contact: (714)
969-0795.
NEPENTHE Halloween Bal Masque. Every year Nepenthe
sponsors a benefit for the Big Sur Volunteer Fire Brigade. Call: (831) 667-2345
Halloween Bal Masque. Location: Highway 1, 29 miles south of Carmel.
www.bigsurcalifornia.org
SAN FRANCISCO - Free Comedy Day in Golden Gate Park Sharon
Meadow (Eastern end of the park, 1 block from Stanyan and Haight Sts.) Over the
years, this annual event has drawn many famous performers, including Robin
Williams, Whoopi Goldberg, and Jonathan Winters. Nearly 50 of Northern
California's leading comedians are slated to appear. Time: Noon to 5 p.m. Cost:
Free. www.comedyday.com
SUNSET BEACH - Spooky Beach Children's Halloween Part Free Costume
Parade at approx. 6:30 p.m., Bounce House, Games, Food and More! Time: 5:30 to
8 p.m. Location: Sunset Beach Community Lot next to the Fire Station at 12th and
N. Pacific. Sponsored by Las Damas and Sunset Beach Community Association. |
| Oct. 29 -31 |
YERMO - Calico Ghost Town. Visit Maggies Haunted Mine
with 1000 feet of Tantalizing Terror, Ghost Stories in the Haunted Graveyard!
China Town's Haunted Ruins, & Calico's Terror Silver Train. Pumpkin Carving,
Costume Contests, Trick-or-Treat, Halloween Characters and Inflatables. Also
included in this event are Costume Contests, Pumpkin Carving, Reading of The
Raven, Live Music And Magic Shows Plus the Bone-Chilling Sounds of Wayne Damage.
Daily admission: Adults $8, Juniors $5. Children Free.
Two Day Tickets: Adults $14, Juniors $9. Location: Calico Road exit from
Interstate 15 near Barstow. Call: 1-800-TO-CALICO. |
| December 7, 2004 |
HUNTINGTON BEACH -
Concert - Sounds of the Seasons includes instrumentals and vocal presentations
performed by Academy for the Performing Arts students. Academy for the
Performing Arts provides training in music and dance to talented high school
students in Huntington Beach. Time: 7:30 p.m. Location: Huntington Beach High
School, 1905 Main Street, Huntington Beach, California 92648. Cost: $8 /$5
students. Call: 714-536-2514. www.hbapa.org
HUNTINGTON BEACH -
Snowflakes light up
the Huntington Beach Pier and Main Street through New Year's
Day. Approximately 84 artificial snowflakes strewn with twinkling lights adorn
downtown Huntington Beach. They are a delight to see. There are 48 on the pier
and 36 stretching along Main Street from Pacific Coast Highway to Orange Avenue.
Traditionally placed along Main Street with corporate sponsorship plaques
attached to them, funding cuts have changed the procedure this year. To support
the community programs such as Huntington Beach Youth Shelter and YMCA
affiliated with this beautiful beach enhancement in Huntington Beach, you can
call (714) 847-9622.
HUNTINGTON BEACH -
The Art of White exhibit from Artist Todd White, SpongeBob animator. Picasso
meets Rat Pack describes a refreshing style of the artist who paints
over-exaggerated characters in Hollywood style. Time: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Location: The Gallery Huntington Beach at the Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach
Resort & Spa, 21500 Pacific Coast Highway, Huntington Beach, California 92648.
Call: (714) 845-4835.
HUNTINGTON BEACH -
Band - Local Bands Nite Rock Reggae - $3-shot specials and Prime Rib Special
- $9.95.at Gallagher’s. Gallagher’s Pub and Grill in Huntington Beach CA,
located off Main Street behind Huntington Surf and Sport surf shop. Music starts
about 9:45 till closing time. Monday nights. Very cheep cover! 21+ Big crowd, so
get there early. Time: 10 p.m. $3/ Cover. Gallagher's Pub, 300 Pacific Coast
Highway, Huntington Beach, CA Call:(714) 536.2422. www.gallagherspub.com
HUNTINGTON BEACH -
Band - Orion. Place: Hurricanes Bar & Grill. Time: All shows start at 8 p.m.
unless otherwise noted! Location: 200 Main Street Suite 201 Huntington Beach, Ca
92648. Call: (714) 374-0500. www.hurricanesbargrill.com
HUNTINGTON BEACH -
Band - Legends Room - Blues Acoustic Pro Jam with BERNIE PEARL at Martini Blues.
Time: 8 p.m. No Cover, $10 minimum order per person. Full dining till 10 p.m.
Reservations accepted, call: (714)840-2129 or (888)24-BLUES(25837). Location:
5874 Edinger Avenue, Huntington Beach, California. www.martiniblues.com |
| Dec. 8 |
FORTUNA - Annual Christmas Home
Tour - Fortuna: Four unique themes & four different homes decorated every year.
(707) 725-2281
SAN DIEGO - Old Town's 49th Consecutive Las Posadas & Luminarias - San
Diego: Historical & traditional re-enactment of Mary & Joseph seeking shelter
for the Christ child. Procession leaves Heritage Park at 7pm , ends in Old Town
San Diego State Park with a Pinata "breaking". Free. (619) 220-5423, (619)
297-1183 |
| Dec. 9 - 10, 2005 |
LA MESA - Old Fashioned Christmas
Village -Enjoy outdoor market, music, caroling, food and horse drawn
wagon rides and a visit from Santa Claus all four nights. La Mesa Blvd between
Date and 4th. Open bonfires on the street. Free, 6-9pm. Also held on Dec 2 & 3.
619-462-3000
SAN DIEGO
- Old Town Holiday in the
Park and Merchants Open House. Selected state
park museums and historic homes will be opened and decorated in period holiday
adornment. Enjoy songs and entertainment of the season throughout the Old Town
community. 6-9pm, both days. 619-220-5423 or 619-291-4903.
SAN DIEGO -
Wild Animal Park Festival of
Lights. Celebrate the holiday season with lights
and free children's activities, including Christmas caroling, live animal
presentations and Snow Hill. Gates open until 8pm. NO FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS ON DEC
24 AND 25. Please call for information: 760-796-5615 or 760-796-5621 |
| Dec. 10 - 24 |
SANTA CRUZ - Visits
with Santa and Carriage Rides will be sponsored by the Downtown Association.
Dates: December 10 through 12 and December 20 through 24. Call: 831-429-8433 |
| Dec. 10 |
LA MESA - Old Fashioned Christmas Village - La Mesa:
Enjoy outdoor market, music, caroling, food and horse drawn wagon rides and a
visit from Santa Claus on all four nights. La Mesa Blvd between Date and 4th.
Free, 6-9pm. (619) 462-3000
MARINA DEL REY - Holiday Boat Parade (preview parade)
includes festively decorated boats at the Marina's main channel. Time 7 to 9
p.m. Call: (310) 670-7130. www.mdrboatparade.org |
| Dec. 11 |
MARINA DEL REY - Holiday Boat Parade Festively
decorated boats and a fireworks display illuminate the Marina's main channel.
Time 5:55 to 8 p.m. Call: (310) 670-7130. www.mdrboatparade.org
NAPLES BOAT PARADE - Watch the artful gondoliers and
local sailors with their decorated yachts cruise the islands of Naples, a
section of Long Beach near 2nd Street and Bayshore. Time: Begins after dark,
approx. 6 p.m. (Gondola rides are not available that night).
VENTURA 28th Parade of Lights and Festival in Ventura
Harbor. Festival starts at 1pm, Parade starts at 7pm. Fireworks grand finale
Address: 1583 Spinnaker Dr. Call: (877) 89HARBOR. Cost: Free.
SAN FRANCISCO - Battle of the Bands B.O.B.' BATTLE OF THE
BANDS FESTIVAL YOU CAN STILL REGISTER YOUR BAND! Blam! The 6th Annual "B.O.B."
Battle Of the Bands Festival rages on at various venues across the U.S.! You can
still join in the fun! "B.O.B. 2004 FESTIVAL Dates: Sat/Nov. 13th/San Francisco/Kimo's;
Fri/Nov. 26th/Huntington Beach/Liquid Den; Sat/Nov. 27th/Agoura Hills/Virtual
World Cafe (All-Ages Show); FINALS Dec. 11th/San Francisco/Kimo's. Bands are
competing for cash and prizes in WorldFolk's (the folk stands for people) "B.O.B."
Battle Of the Bands Festival. Last year, over 150 of the hottest and coolest
bands from across the country, representing all styles and genres of music took
part in the festival. The Festival started June 4th and runs thru December!
First place prize in the "B.O.B." Battle Of the Bands Festival is $1000
YERMO - Calico Ghost Town old
fashioned Christmas. Come see Calico dressed in Yuletide fashion. Enjoy the
Holiday Decorations & shop for gifts for family & friends. Christmas Tree
Lighting December 11th, 5:00pm. Daily admission: Adults $6, Youth $3; Children
Free. Location: Calico Road exit from Interstate 15 near Barstow. Call:
1-800-TO-CALICO.
TWENTYNINE PALMS - Annual Winter Light Parade -This winter celebration
features floats of every imaginable breed. In fact, if you can put lights on it;
you can enter it! No judges, no trophies - it�s all just for fun. Starts at 5:30
pm. Enjoy shopping, dining, and entertainment downtown following the parade as
merchants extend business hours for the holidays. Info: Twentynine Palms Chamber
of Commerce at (760) 367-3445
SAN DIEGO - Mission Bay Christmas Boat Parade of Lights - San Diego:
Begins 7pm from Quivira Basin - best viewing from Crown Point, east side of
Vacation Island or west side of Fiesta Island. The parade ends with lighting of
the Sea World Sky Tower Tree of Lights at 9pm. (858) 488-0501
LAKEPORT - 5th Annual Children's Push-Pull Sidewalk Parade. Children
dressed for the holidays, parade with their decorated toys, bikes, wagons, or
anything they can push or pull. Awards and prizes. Main Street. (707) 263-3222.
SHASTA LAKE - Shasta Lake Boaters Lighted Boat Parade: Brightly lighted
boats leave Bridge Bay Marina at 6:pm, head west to No Name Island, turn east,
go under the Pit River bridge and loop back to the dock. Costumed singers
entertain spectators before the parade begins. Free. (530) 243-8796
HUNTINGTON BEACH -
December 11, 2004
"Skateboard Mom" author Barbara Odanaka will appear and sign her book from
11am-1pm at HB Wahine-The All Girl Boarding House. She will also be reading her
book to children at 11:30am and again at 12:30pm. If you have any questions,
please call Aimee at 714-969-9399. Location HB Wahine store, 301 Main Street,
Huntington Beach, CA 92648.
ESCONDIDO - 54th Annual Escondido Junior Chamber of Commerce Christmas
Parade: Starts 9:30am, Escondido High School, continues along Broadway to Grape
Day Park. Award ceremony 1pm, following parade at Grape Day Park. (760) 743-0717
PACIFIC BEACH - Pacific Beach Christmas Parade - San Diego: Start at
Garnet & Ingraham Sts at noon through 2:30pm. (619) 641-5823
OXNARD - 39th Annual Parade of Lights - Oxnard: Annual lighted boat
parade celebrates Christmas �California Style�. Boats are decorated in the set
theme and parade throughout Channel Islands Harbor. 7pm. (805) 985-4852
ORCUTT - Orcutt Annual Christmas Parade: An afternoon parade featuring
marching bands, Santa Claus, and some of the finest automobiles on the Central
Coast. The parade begins at 1:00 p.m. at Park Street and the route follows
Broadway to Clark St. to Twitchell, and ends at May Grisham School. A Santa
Maria Style BBQ follows. (805) 937-7515
OCEANSIDE - 28th Annual Oceanside Harbor Christmas Boat Parade of Lights:
Features a wide variety of boats, brightly decorated for the Christmas season.
Starts at 7pm and circles the inner Oceanside Harbor. (760) 722-5751
CALEXICO - Calexico Christmas Parade: Starts at 10am on 2nd St. in
downtown Calexico with over 100 entries & floats from the US & Mexico. Calexico
City Center. (760) 357-1166
NAPA VALLEY - Holiday Candle Light Tour - Napa Valley: Take a self-guided
tour inside nine beautiful Napa Victorian homes. This event will take place in
Downtown Napa. Free. 5-7pm. (707) 255-1836
PASO ROBLES - Vine Street Victorian Holiday Showcase - Paso Robles: 14
Blocks of Victorian Homes decorated for the holidays, with storytellers,
Scrooge, Santa, Grinch, carolers, dancers, music, hot cider & cocoa, trolley
rides. 6-9pm. (805) 238-4103
LA MESA - Old Fashioned Christmas Village - La Mesa: Enjoy outdoor
market, music, caroling, food and horse drawn wagon rides and a visit from Santa
Claus on all four nights. La Mesa Blvd between Date and 4th. Free, 6-9pm. (619)
462-3000
OXNARD - Victorian House Tours at Heritage Square,
downtown Oxnard. Call: 805-483-7960
SACRAMENTO - Santa's Yuletide Express - Sacramento: Come see Santa aboard
his own steam train at the Railroad Museum! Specially priced train tickets this
weekend will include Railroad Museum admission. California State Railroad
Museum, 111 'I' St., Old Sacramento. (916) 445-6645 |
| Dec. 12 |
LONG BEACH - Holiday Hoedown at historic Rancho Los
Alamitos, a ranch-style family celebration that will include Mr. and Mrs. Santa
Claus, hay rides, caroling with the California Cowboy Singers, Santa photo
opportunities, dancing to the stompin' good tuners of Riley's Mountaineers old
Time Hoedown Band, visit to the Horse Barn Bazaar for gift purchases, cookies
and refreshments and an Olde Sweet Shop with sponsor treats from Wild Oats and
Jo's Candies. Location: 6400 Bixby Hill Road, Long Beach. Time Noon to 4 p.m.
Cost: $8/adult, $6/senior and children age 3 to 14, free to kids under 3. Call:
(562) 431-3541.
OXNARD - 2nd Annual Chanukah Festival 805.382.4770
OXNARD - Victorian House Tours at Heritage Square, downtown Oxnard. Call:
805-483-7960
SAN FRANCISCO - Christmas at Sea - San Francisco: Santa in a rowboat?
That's the way he arrives at the Maritime Park. Kids activities, storytelling,
holiday music and more. Festivities begin at 2pm. Hyde Street Pier, Maritime
Park. (415) 561-6662
SACRAMENTO - Santa's Yuletide Express - Sacramento: Come see Santa aboard
his own steam train at the Railroad Museum! Specially priced train tickets this
weekend will include Railroad Museum admission. California State Railroad
Museum, 111 'I' St., Old Sacramento. (916) 445-6645 |
| Through Dec. 26 |
OXNARD Christmas Tree Lane. Houses in the Henry T.
Oxnard Historical District are brightly decorated for the holidays. Location: F
Street. Time: 6 - 10 pm. Call: (800) 269-6273. Cost: Free. |
| Through Dec. 22 |
HUNTINGTON BEACH - Huntington Harbour Cruise of Lights
- 42nd annual narrated cruise through the waterways of Huntington Harbour to see
the holiday lighted homes and holiday decorations. Sponsored by the Huntington
Harbour Philharmonic Committee. Cruises start at approximately 5:30, 6:00, 7:30
and 8:30 each evening. Cost: $7 - $14. Advanced ticket purchase call: (714) 840-7542.
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| Dec. 15 - 19 |
NEWPORT BEACH Newport Harbor Christmas Boat Parade
96th Annual Newport Harbor Christmas Boat Parade Wednesday, December 15 -
Sunday, December 19, 2004 Begins at approximately 6:30 p.m. each night
Call (949) 729-4400. FREE for spectators, entry fee for participating boats.
www.christmasboatparade.com |
| Dec. 17 & 18 |
SONOMA - Roche Winery Holiday Bazaar at Roche Winery
(28700 Arnold Drive, Sonoma, CA 95476) is a free event, public invited.
Description: The Roche Family invites you to enjoy our great selection of
current release and new vintage wines. Several local artisans will showcase
their culinary delights for the public to sample - gourmet olives, smoked
salmon, salsas, olive oils, jams, and many others for sale! Great holiday-only
discounts on our top-selling wines! Limited space, RSVP requested. Event
Reservations & Info: (707) 935-7115 or reservations@rochewinery.com.
www.RocheWinery.com Times: December 17 (4pm-8pm) and December 18
(10am-5pm). |
| Dec. 18 |
HUNTINGTON BEACH - Jazz concert -
A Peter White Christmas with Rick Braun from BBJazz Concerts - Peter White is an
English born guitarist who has played and recorded music with Johnny Rivers,
Bernie Leadon of the Eagles, Susanna Hoffs of the Bangles, Tori Amos and Janis
Ian.
His latest CD "Confidential", features names jazz aficionados recognize, Chris
Botti, Christopher Cross, Mindi Abair, Brian Culbertson and band mates Michael
Paulo and David Sparkman. Playing with White is Rick Braun, a trumpeter who's
toured and played with REO Speedwagon, Sade, Rickie Lee
Jones, Rod Stewart, Tina Turner, Glenn Frey, Natalie Cole, Tom Petty, Crowded
House, Phoebe Snow and War. His latest CD is called "Sessions, Volume 1." Price:
Optional dinner at 5 p.m. is $25, General admission to the concert only is $50
and VIP Gold with dinner is $100/person. The second performance features an
optional dinner at 7:30 p.m. (cost $25) for 9 p.m. performance. General
admission is $50 and VIP with Dinner included is $100. Location: Huntington
Central Library Theater, 7111 Talbert Avenue. Call: (714) 377-7574.
www.bbjazz.com |
| Dec. 19 |
SAN DIEGO - 33rd Annual Port of San Diego Boat Parade
of Lights: Spectacular boat parade of lights features individually holiday
decorated private craft. The boat parade starts at the southwest end of Shelter
Island, travels past Harbor Island, the Embarcadero, Seaport Village, the
Convention Center, the Coronado Island Marriott Hotel, the Coronado Ferry
Landing Marketplace and ends at the Navy carrier turning basin. 5:30-9pm, free
viewing.
FERNDALE - Ferndale's Lighted Tractor Parade: Local farmer & ranchers
parade fancifully decorated tractors & tractor-drawn wagons depicting holiday
scenes down the Victorian Village historic Main St., for a sparkling country
Christmas celebration. (707) 786-9675 |
| Dec. 23 |
LOS ALAMOS - Night of the Luminarias - Los Alamos:
40,000 candles line the streets of this tiny western town. A magical sight, a
candlelit path leads to Santa drinking cocoa in the park. 5pm-9pm, Highway 135.
Free. (805) 344-2504 |
| April 13 - 17, 2005 |
LAGUNA BEACH - 2nd
Annual Laguna Beach Chamber Music Festival. A week-long blend of
performances and educational events, culminating in weekend concerts: April 15,
2005, 8:00 pm. Pianist, Christopher O’Riley. Works by Francoeur, Debussy, Ravel
and Messian. Premiere Rhapsody for clarinet and piano, Ravel violin sonata,
Messiaen, quartet for the End of Time. Tickets: $20/adult and $10/full-time
student. Laguna Beach Artists’ Theatre. April 16 2005, 8:00 pm. Pianist,
Christopher O’Riley. Shostakovich meets Radiohead. Tickets: $20/adult and
$10/full-time student. Laguna Beach Artists’ Theatre. April 17, 2005, 200 pm.
Pianist, Christopher O’Riley. Works by Brahms. Cello Sonata in E, MinorClarinet
Sonata in F minor, Violin Sonata in D minor and clarinet trio. Tickets:
$20/adult and $10/full-time student. Laguna Beach Artists’ Theatre. Call: (949)
376-6000. |
| April 16 - 17, 2005 |
EL DORADO - El Dorado Winery Association's 14th Annual
Passport Weekends. Enjoy wineries such as Boeger, Gold Hill, Jodar, Lava Cap,
Madrona, Sogno, Charles B. Mitchell, Fleur de Lys, Granite Springs, Mt. Aukum,
Latcham, Narrow Gate, Oakstone, Perry Creek, Single Leaf and Windwalker. Price:
$65/passport. Must postmark your ticket payment no earlier than January 21,
2005. Mail payments payable to EDWA, PO Box 1614, Placerville, CA 95667. Call:
(800) 306-3956. www.eldorardowines.org |
| April 16 -18, 2005 |
SAN FRANCISCO -17th
Annual West Portal Sidewalk Arts and Crafts Fair takes place on San Francisco’s
West Portal Avenue near Sloat and Portola, near the San Francisco Zoo. Pacific
Fine Arts: (209) 296-1195. Time: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. www.pacificfinearts.com |
| July 28 - 31 |
ELK GROVE - Strauss Festival is a free
outdoor event featuring elaborate sets and ball gowns, a 32-piece orchestra, and
dancers performing Viennese waltzes and Tyrolean polkas to the music of the
Johann Strauss family. Time: : 7:30 p.m. prelude, 8:15 p.m. performance.
Location: Strauss Island, Elk Grove County Regional Park Elk Grove, CA , Cost:
Free, Phone: (916) 714-2527 www.straussfestival.com
PLYMOUTH - Amador County Fair, 18621 Sherwood & School, Plymouth, CA,
95669 Phone: (209) 245-6921 amadorcountyfair.com |
| July 29 - 30, 2005 |
SAN DIEGO - Street Scene is San Diego's
largest outdoor music festival with Black Eyed Peas, Social Distortion, The
White Stripes, Hard Fi, Hot Hot Heat, Pixies, Snoop Dogg, Flaming Lips, 311,
Dashboard Confessional, Method Man, Von Bondies, and more.Time: 4 p.m. to
Midnight. Location: Outside Qualcomm Stadium, 9449 Friars Rd., San Diego, CA
92108San Diego Call: call 888-487-4347. $55/one day pass; $85/two day pass.
www.street-scene.com |
| July 29 - 31, 2005 |
BENICIA
- Benicia Waterfront Festival - Live music, arts, crafts, rides, games, seafood,
microbrews, and winetastings. Also watch jet ski races and the Offshore
Powerboat Racing Association’s "Race the Strait" competition. Location: Downtown
Waterfront Promenade Benicia, CA Times: Fri. 5–10 p.m., Sat. 11 a.m.–8 p.m.,
Sun. 11 a.m.–6 p.m. Cost: $8 (3-day pass $15), free for kids under 12 with
adult. Phone: (707) 745-9791 www.beniciamainstreet.org
GILROY -
The Gilroy Garlic Festival is
a world famous event with one-of-a-kind gourmet food, live entertainment,
experience featuring exquisite arts and crafts. Hours 10am to 7pm with gates
closing at 6pm. Cost: General - $12, Seniors
60 and over -$6, Children 6 to 12 - $6, Under 6 - Free. Tickets are sold at the
gate. Location:
Christmas Hill Park address is 7050 Miller Avenue,
Gilroy CA 95020. NOTE: Do not follow map service directions as streets
are blocked off around park. All traffic is directed to festival parking lot.
Call: 408-842-1625.
www.gilroygarlicfestival.com
LAKE TAHOE – HOMEWOOD - 5th Annual Fine Arts and Crafts Festival,
at Homewood Mountain Resort located on Highway 89, 10 miles southwest of Tahoe
City, the event hosts 50 talented artists and craftspeople. Times: July 29-30
from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and July 31 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Call: Pacific Fine
Arts at (209) 296-1195 www.pacificfinearts.com
PACIFIC GROVE - Pacific Grove Feast of Lanterns Children’s Pet Parade, Assemble
at 2 p.m. for the 2:30 p.m. parade. Caledonia Park. Lighthouse Square by the
Post Office. www.feast-of-lanterns.org |
| July 29 - August 7 |
TURLOCK - Stanislaus County Fair, 900
North Broadway, Turlock, CA, 95380 Phone: (209) 668-1333
www.stancofair.com |
| July 30, 2005 |
DIXON - Lambtown USA includes sheep
shearing competitions, sheepdog trials, Lamb Cook-off, a wool show, and
sheep-to-shawl contests, plus skating ramps, a petting zoo, sheep riding, crafts
booths, international music and a street dance. Time: 9 a.m.–10 p.m. Location:
May Fair Grounds 655 S. First St. (State Route 113) Dixon, CA Cost: $1. Phone:
(707) 678-9615 www.lambtown.com
MENDOCINO - Mendocino Herb Fair where the public can talk with
herbalists, aromatherapists, growers, medicine makers, and other herb experts,
shop for herbs and herb-related products. Time: 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Location: 45050
Little Lake St. at Lansing St. Mendocino, Cost: Free. Phone: (707) 490-2977
www.mendocinoherbfair.com |
| July 30 -31 |
LONG BEACH - Chinese Dragon Boat Races at
Marine Stadium, 2nd Street near Pacific Coast Highway. Enjoy one of China’s most
ancient festival traditions, colorfully decorated boats races. Oriental cultural
craft exhibitions. Free to spectators.Time: 9 am to 5 pm.
www.ladragonboat.com
SAN MARTIN - Wolf Mountain Bluegrass Festival includes Cliff Wagner and
the Old #7, High Country, Lone Prairie, Sidesaddle, Mighty Crows, and others.
Plus, jam sessions, Sunday Bluegrass Gospel Show, food, and a petting zoo, ghost
town, and ivy maze for kids. Location: San Martin Country Park the Barn, 13865
Monterey Rd. San Martin, CA Time: Starts 10 a.m. Sat. Cost: weekend pass with
camping $35 (before July 10) call or check website for other prices. Phone:
(831) 425-2270 www.wolfmt.com
STOCKTON - Obon Cultural and Food Bazaar includes colorful dance
programs, martial arts demonstrations, taiko drumming, chapel tours, and
tempura, teriyaki chicken, udon noodles, and sushi. Time : 11 a.m.–9 p.m.
Location: Stockton Buddhist Temple, 2820 Shimizu Dr. Ryde St. and Monte Diablo,
Stockton, CA Cost: Free, Phone: (209) 466-6701 (Stockton Buddhist Temple) |
| July 30 - August 7 |
CARLSBAD - 2005 Acura
Classic A Women's Tennis Association Tour event
featuring famed tennis players: Venus Williams, Serena Williams, Lindsay
Davenport and Kim Clijsters. La Costa Resort and Spa, Carlsbad. Tickets:
760-438-5683 or www.acuraclassic.com |
| July 31, 2005 |
HUNTINGTON BEACH - Concerts in the
Park with Huntington Beach Concert Band. Time: 5 p.m. Location: Central Park,
7111 Talbert Avenue behind Central Library. Admission is free. Bring a lawn
chair or blanket for seating on lawn. Cost: Free.
MOSS LANDING - Moss Landing Antique
Street Fair. Call: 831-633-4501 |
| August 3 - 7 |
YUBA CITY - Yuba-Sutter Fair, 442 Franklin
Ave., Yuba City, CA, 95991 Phone: (530) 674-1280 or (530) 674-1282
www.yubasutterfair.com |
| August 3 -14 |
VENTURA - Ventura County Fair, 10 W.
Harbor Blvd., Ventura, CA, 93001 Phone: (805) 648-3376 www.seasidepark.org |
| August 4 |
LONG BEACH - Long Beach Municipal Band.
Tony Galla joins the Studio Band in closing the summer concert season. Concert
begins at 6:30 pm – Marine Stadium, 5255 Paoli Way. Free to the public. Call
(562) 570-3100. Visit: www.longbeach.gov |
| August 4 - 7 |
CRESCENT CITY - Del Norte County Fair, 421
Highway 101 North, Crescent City, CA, 95531 Phone: (707) 464-9556
SALINAS - The 25th Annual Steinbeck Festival is four days of speakers,
tours, theater, music and events. This year's festival theme is "Folk, Film and
Fish" and will recognize the 60th anniversary of the publication of the novel
Cannery Row. "The Graceful Envelope," a Smithsonian Institution traveling
exhibition featuring envelopes with unique calligraphy and stamps, and "From the
Dust Bowl to the Salad Bowl," a display of quilts made between 1930-1942, as
well as music and photographs reflective of the period on display. Cost:
$65/person. Location: One Main Street, Salinas, CA. Call: (831) 775-4721.
www.steinberg.org |
| Aug. 5 |
LONG BEACH - Kid’s Fishing Rodeo at
Belmont Veterans Memorial Pier. Fishing fun for ages 16 & under! Bait provided.
Bring own pole and tackle. Prizes awarded in multiple categories.
Pre-registration requested. On site registration begins at 6 am. Time 7 to 10 am
. Free to the public. Call (562) 434-1542. www.alfredosbeachclub.com
MCCLOUD - Civil War Days - The War hits the Cascades town of McCloud,
complete with horses and cannons, hundreds of reenactors, and a steam train
ambush. Street dance, children's games, and period civilian events included.
Phone: (530) 964-3113 www.mccloudchamber.com |
| Aug. 5 - 6 |
LONG BEACH - X Games Extreme Wakeboarding.
X Games wakeboarding combines water skiing, snow boarding and surfing
techniques. Free to spectators. Location: Marine Stadium. Call (562) 570-5333.
Visit: www.longbeach.gov |
| August 5 - 7, 2005 |
MAMMOTH LAKES - 33rd Annual Mammoth Lakes
Fine Arts Festival, set in this attractive mountain resort town at Kittredge
Sports (Highway 203/Main Street). Times: August 5-6 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and
August 7 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Pacific Fine Arts at (209) 296-1195
www.pacificfinearts.com
SAN JOSE - Santa Clara County Fair, 344 Tully Road, San Jose, CA, 95111,
Phone: (408) 494-3100 www.thefair.org |
| Aug 6 - 7, 2005 |
CARMEL VALLEY - Carmel Valley Fiesta Arts,
crafts, food, games, train rides, a parade, music, a dog show and petting zoo, a
raffle, and more. Carmel Valley Community Park Carmel Valley Rd. at Ford Rd.
Carmel Valley, CA Time: 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Cost: Free admission to fiesta Phone:
(831) 484-9613 www.carmelvalleyfiesta.org
CROCKETT - Art & Wine Festival includes musical performance by funk band Lunar Groove and the acclaimed San Francisco Taiko Dojo, plus open
studios, pottery demonstrations, tons of food and wine. Time: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Location: Pomona St, between Crockett Blvd and 3rd Ave., Crockett, CA, Cost:
Free. Phone: 510-787-2066 www.crockettartsalliance.com
LONG BEACH -Kite Surfing Festival includes
Kite flying exhibitions, kite making workshops, music food and beach fun. Free
to the public. Call (562) 434-1542. Time: 9 am to 6 pm - Location: Granada
Beach. www.alfredosbeachclub.com
FREMONT - Fremont Festival of the Arts - is one of the largest street
festivals in California, with an estimated attendance of 400,000. More than 700
artists exhibit handmade products, food and beverage, Gourmet Marketplace, kids'
entertainment area, live music, and a firefighter challenge in which crews from
around the country race in full gear over an obstacle course dominated by a
five-story tower. Time: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m Location: Downtown Paseo Padre Pkwy.
Fremont, CA. Cost: Free Phone: (510) 795-2244. www.fremontfestival.net
MONTEREY - Monterey Scottish Games & Celtic Festival brings together the
music, dance, and athletic events of Scotland. Competitions include hammer
throwing, caber tossing, stone putting, bagpipe and drum performances, Irish
step, Highland dancing, sheepdog herding demonstrations, food, and crafts,
jewelry, and clothing for sale. Time: 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Location: Toro County Park
Highway 68 Between Salinas and the Monterey Peninsula, CA Phone: (831) 647-6311
www.montereyscotgames.com
RUTH - Ruth Lake Summer Festival includes a boat parade, a homemade raft
race, Bigfoot races (in which children strap on large cardboard feet and
compete), bike rides, arts, crafts, live music and food. Time: Sat. 9 a.m. to 7
p.m., Sun. 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Location: Ruth Lake Recreation Campground Hwy. 36, Ruth
Lake turnoff Ruth, CA. Cost: Free. Phone: (707) 574-6217
SAN FRANCISCO - Aloha Festival is an annual two-day festival featuring
Pacific Island music, Polynesian dance performances, educational exhibits,
workshops, arts, crafts vendors and island-style food booths. Time: 10 a.m. to 5
p.m. Location: The Presidio of San Francisco Parade Grounds San Francisco, CA.
Cost: Free Phone: (415) 281-0221 www.pica-org.org
WATSONVILLE - Monterey Bay Strawberry Festival includes thousands of
strawberries served at this annual festival, which also features arts, crafts,
kids' games, rides, music, and fresh strawberry- and strawberry pie-eating
contests. More than 20,000 people are expected to attend. Time: 10 a.m.–6 p.m.
Location: Downtown Watsonville Beach and Main Streets Watsonville, CA. Cost:
Free. Phone: (831) 728-6183 www.mbsf.com |
| August 6, 2005 |
CARDIFF BY THE SEA -
Woofstock 2005 features a doggie love-in where tie dye reigns, music rocks, and
where canines roll! Bring your well-behaved dog and family to enjoy contests and
games, an agility course, fly ball, face-painting, groovy dog products, and
more! Woofstock benefits the Southwest Campus of Canine Companions for
Independence (CCI), a nonprofit organization that provides highly trained
assistance dogs to individuals with disabilities. Time: 9am to Noon,
registration at 8:30 am. Location: Mira Costa College Campus, San Elijo Campus,
Cardiff-by-the-Sea, CA. Call: (760) 901-4300August 6, 2005
EL DORADO - Saturday in the Park at El Dorado Hills Community Park
includes Swan Brothers Circus, plus carnival games, bounces for kids, live
music, and foods. Time: 11 a.m.–5 p.m. Cost: Free. Phone: (916) 614-3216
www.edhcsd.org
FORBESTOWN - Forbestown Daze in Downtown Forbestown, a Gold Rush-era
town in the pines celebrates its birthday with do-it-yourself butter churning
and gold-panning, a craft fair, cold sarsaparilla sodas, and a parade featuring
fire engines, clowns, and more. Cost: Free. Phone: (530) 675-2577.
HEALDSBURG - Street Dance - 14th Annual event from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Call: 707-433-4479. Cost: Free.
MARTINEZ -
Summer Peddlers' Faire - includes more than 100 antique and collectible dealers,
craft vendors with find glassware, porcelain, pottery, toys and more. Eighteen
antique shops in downtown Martinez will be open for shopping. John Humphries, a
radio and television show host and antique expert will be giving free
evaluations of up to three carry-in items. His booth will be at the corner of
Main and Ferry streets from 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Event time: 8 a.m.–4 p.m. Cost:
Free. Call: (925) 370-8480. |
| August 7, 2005 |
HUNTINGTON BEACH - Concerts in the
Park with Bones West. Time: 5 p.m. Location: Central Park, 7111 Talbert Avenue
behind Central Library. Admission is free. Bring a lawn chair or blanket for
seating on lawn. Cost: Free. |
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| July 23 - 31, 2005 |
HUNTINGTON BEACH - US Open of Surfing and Beach Games.
This event is a surfing and extreme sports
festival featuring the US Open of Surfing and Beach Games that include Soul Bowl
Skateboard competition and BMX Bike competition. The event includes concerts,
fashion, vendor booths, autograph signing and Surf Village, an interactive area
on the sand with video games, fashion, music and sports demos. Location:
Huntington Beach Pier, Pacific Coast Highway and Main Street. Cost: Free. Phone:
310-473-0411 www.usopenofsurfing.com | |
| July 26 - August 8, 2005 |
SONOMA - Sonoma County Fair 2005. Join in
the fun with a Scarecrow Building Contest, Funny Dummy Act, Goats, Horses,
Races, Weaving, Llamas of the Wine Country, Lego Contest, Scream Contest,
Stroller Races and more. Rita Coolidge will appear on Thursday, August 4, 8 PM
and there's a Blues Festival Saturday, August 6, 2 PM. T Location: 1350 Bennett
Valley Road, Santa Rosa, CA 95402, Phone 707.545.4200 www.sonomacountyfair.com |
| July 27 - August 7 |
PASO ROBLES - California Mid-State Fair,
2198 Riverside Ave., Paso Robles, CA, 93446 Phone: (805) 239-0655
www.midstatefair.com |
| July 28 |
LONG BEACH - Concert with Long Beach
Municipal Band begins at 6:30 pm – Marine Stadium, 5255 Paoli Way. “Southern
Fried” Oh Boy! The Deep South where cooking is king and music is supreme. The
ever-popular Barbara Morrison returns, too. Free to the public. Call (562)
570-3100. Visit: www.longbeach.gov
NEWPORT PENINSULA - Young Guns of Skate
Movie in the Park and Quiksilver Skate at Peninsula Park next to Balboa Pier.
Time: 6:30 to 9 p.m. Cost: Free. Bring blankets, food and non-alcoholic drinks,
etc. (no phone number or web provide, sorry) |
| Aug. 10 -14, 2005 |
NAPA - Napa Town and Country Fair, 575
Third Street, Napa, CA, 94559 Phone: (707) 253-4900 www.napavalleyexpo.com
GRASS VALLEY - Nevada County Fair, 11228 McCourtney Road, Grass Valley,
CA, 95949 Phone: (530) 273-6217 www.nevadacountyfair.com
QUINCY - Plumas-Sierra County Fair, 204 Fairgrounds Road, Quincy, CA,
95971 Phone: (530) 283-6272 www.countyofplumas.com
YREKA - Siskiyou Golden Fair, 1712 Fairlane Road, Yreka, CA, 96097,
Phone: (530) 842-2767 or (530) 842-2768 www.sisqfair.com |
| Aug. 11- 14 |
SAN JOSE - Jazz Concerts and Festival is
billed as the world's largest free jazz event. Plaza de Cesar Chavez and other
venues
Downtown San Jose venues where thousands converge to enjoy both sun and sounds
includes an array of styles, from salsa and big band to bebop and fusion.
Schedule: Festival Fri.–Sun. noon–9 p.m.; opening gala Thurs. evening. Cost:
Free. Phone: (408) 288-7557. www.sanjosejazz.org
UKIAH - Redwood Empire Fair, 1055 N. State
St., Ukiah, CA, 95482 Phone: (707) 462-3884 www.redwoodempirefair.com |
| August 11 - 21,
2005 |
FERNDALE -
109th Annual
Humboldt County
Fair.
Horse races, mule races, art, livestock contests, carnival rides, handicrafts,
food, sheep dog trials, floriculture, animals, much more! The oldest
uninterrupted county fair in California is fun for everyone. 707-786-9511 |
| August 12 - 14, 2005 |
LAKE TAHOE – HOMEWOOD - 31st Annual
Homewood Fine Arts and Crafts Festival, at Homewood Mountain Resort located on
Highway 89, 10 miles southwest of Tahoe City, this is the area’s oldest show of
its kind and features 50 artists from throughout the West. Times: August 12-13
from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and August 14 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Pacific Fine Arts at
(209) 296-1195 www.pacificfinearts.com
SUTTER CREEK -Sutter Creek Ragtime Festival - Orange County's Carl Sonny
Leyland in concert at a Sunday afternoon jam session, a dance workshop and
strolling barbershop quartet, and a ragtime melodrama at the Main Street
Theater. Special musical guests included. Five different venues at Main St.
(Hwy. 49), Sutter Creek, CA. Cost: All-event badges $45 until 7/15, $60
afterward; individual tickets available. Phone: (209) 223-0867
www.suttercreekragtime.com |
| August 12 - 21, 2005 |
SAN MATEO - San Mateo County Exposition &
Fair, 2495 S. Delaware St. San Mateo, CA, 94403, sanmateocountyfair.com
Phone: (650) 574-3247 |
| August 12, 2005 |
LONG BEACH - Dive in Movie held at Dusk at
Belmont Pool. Watch, float and have fun! Free to the public. Call (562)
434-1542. Visit: www.alfredosbeachclub.com
SONORA - Magic of the Night in downtown Sonora heats up with live music
from The Blues Box, Threshold, and other bands. Plus, street dancing, special
food, classic cars, games, and magicians. Location: Historic downtown Washington
St. at Stockton Rd., Sonora. Time: 6 p.m.–9 p.m. Cost: Free. Phone: (209)
532-7725 www.sonoraca.com |
| August 13, 2005 |
AUBURN - Thunder in the Sky with
Helicopter Rides, Military and Civilian aircraft fly-bys, Static Aircraft
Displays, Airplane Rides, Food and Fun for the whole family plus a Dinner and
Dance. The Auburn Aviation Association presents the 2005 Auburn Air Fair at the
Auburn Municipal Airport, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. This year’s air show
honors our “Guardians of the Blue” – those who rescue while airborne.
www.thunderinthesky.org
LONG BEACH - Sand Sculpture Contest
is a traditional summer contest for co-workers, families and friends to create
unique sand creations. Multiple prize categories. Food and music. Group entrant
fees: $10 for youth, $20 for clubs or adults, $50 for corporate. Free to
spectators. Time: 9 am to 2 pm - Granada Beach. Call (562) 434-1542.
www.alfredosbeachclub.com
LONG BEACH - Oar & Paddle Regatta with human-powered crafts paddling an
eight-mile course. Pre-registration preferred. Register from 7-9 am at Granada
Beach on event day. $30 participant fee includes certificate, T-shirt and lunch.
Free to spectators. Call (562) 881-0567. Time: 9am. Location: Granada Beach.
SEAL BEACH - Red Car Museum - One of
California's remaining historical red cars that were used to take passengers
from Los Angeles to the Southern California Beaches is on display and open for
the public to wander through. Artifacts, photos and a video display of the Red
Car can be viewed at this interesting museum in Seal Beach. Location: Greenbelt
at Main Street. Time: Noon to 3 p.m. Cost: No fee, donations appreciated. Call:
(562) 683-1874. |
| Aug. 13 - 14 |
BURLINGAME - Burlingame Art & Jazz
Festival - Enjoy a variety of jazz—from Dixieland to swing and Latin—while
nibbling gourmet treats and checking out paintings, sculpture, ceramics, and
other work by more than 150 artists. There will also be an area especially for
kids. Location: Burlingame Ave. between California & El Camino, Burlingame, CA.
Time: 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Cost: Free. Phone: (650) 224-7762.
www.burlingamechamber.org
FELTON - Summer Gathering of Mountain Men includes
period-style camps, watch tomahawk and knife throwing contests, hear tall tales
of the wilderness, chow down at a chuckwagon barbecue, dance to country swing
music, and ride a historic steam train.Location: Roaring Camp Railroads, Exit SR
17 at Mt. Hermon Road, Felton, CA Time: 11 a.m.–4 p.m. Cost: No admission fee;
trains $18–$20 adult, $12–$15 kids 3–12; parking $6. Phone: (831) 335-4484
www.roaringcamp.com
LONG BEACH - Long Beach Sprint Nationals
(Circle Boats) Southern California Speedboat Club presents Cracker Box and Grand
Nationals (APBA National Championships); Western Pro Stockcar Racing Assoc.
Round #3; Western Formula Lion Series Round #4; Nostalgia Flatbottom; Nostalgia
Endurance; PWC Sprint Series Round #4 and possible K Racing Roundabouts. Free to
the public. Sat., 8 am - 5 pm; Sun. 6 am - 5 pm - Marine Stadium. Call (562)
633-6200. Visit: www.scsracing.com
SCOTTS VALLEY - Art Under the Oaks is an annual event featuring the
work of artists from all over California, as well as wines from the Santa Cruz
Mountains and local microbrews. Location: Skypark, Mt. Hermon Dr. Scotts
Valley, CA Time: 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Cost: Free admission ($5 fee for parking)
Phone: (831) 438-1010 www.scottsvalleychamber.com
SEBASTOPOL - Gravenstein Apple Fair includes apple pie baking and eating
contests, beer and wine tasting, 2 music stages, kids corner, farm
animals, arts, crafts and more. Location: Ragel Ranch Park, Sebastopol.
Time: Sat. 10 a.m.–6 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Cost: Admission $8, $6 seniors,
$4 youth, under 6 free. Phone: (800) 207-9464 www.farmtrails.org |
| Aug. 14 |
FELTON - Musical Saw Festival - Amateurs
and masters play musical saws, traditional acoustic instruments from harmonicas
to washboards to steel drums, at this innovative festival where you can join the
jam sessions or learn to play. There's a chuckwagon barbecue and steam train
excursions. Location: Roaring Camp Railroads, Graham Hill Rd., Felton, CA
Time: 11 a.m.–4 p.m. (trains depart between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m.) Cost: Festival
free; train rides $15–$20. Phone: (831) 335-4484 www.roaringcamp.com
LONG BEACH - Go Fly a Kite Festival.
See exhibitions of precision kite flying and learn how to make our own kite.
Free kites available. Enjoy music, food on the beach. Cost: Free. Call (562)
434-1542.Time: 10 am - 4 pm - Granada Beach.
OLYMPIC VALLEY - Bear Fair - Designed to promote awareness of Tahoe's
native black bears, this event includes a 5-mile fun run, kid's carnival, nature
exhibits, art show, a fascinating slide show about bears, and guest appearances
by Smokey and Tahoe Teddy. Village at Squaw Valley, Olympic Valley, CA. Time:
10:30 a.m. –4:30 p.m. Cost: Free. Phone: (530) 584-6266 |
| October 28, 29, 30, 2005 |
PISMO BEACH - The Basin Street Regulars Jubilee By The
Sea jazz concerts. Call 800-443-7778 Ext.201. www.pismojazz.com
YERMO - Ghost Haunt! Visit Maggies Haunted Mine (if you dare),
China Town's Haunted Ruins, & Calico's Terror Silver Train. Pumpkin Carving,
Costume Contests, Trick-or-Treat, Halloween Characters and Inflatables and Ghost
Stories in the afternoon and evening hours. Daily admission: Adults $8, Juniors
$5. Children Free. Location: Off Highway 1-15 (look for signs). Call:
(800) TO-CALICO. www.calicotown.com |
| October 29, 2005 |
BEVERLY HILLS -
Greystone Estate Garden & Design Showcase Cocktail Reception Preview Party.
Includes hors d'oeuvres, champagne cocktails, wine and musical accompaniment and
Silent auction, Time: 3:00PM - 6:00PM. Cost: $75 per person. Call: (310)
550-4753. More information.
HEALDSBURG -
Healdsburg Farmers Market Pumpkin Festival, North and Vine Streets. 707-431-1956
HEALDSBURG -Healdsburg Doghouse Howl-O-Ween Dog Parade begins at 2 p.m.
Call: 707-431-1044.
PISMO BEACH -
Pumpkins on the Pier Halloween celebration. Time: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Pismo
Beach Pier. A Trick or Treat Extravaganza will take place from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
in local downtown businesses. If it rains, the event will be held at the Shell
Beach Veteran’s Memorial Building, 230 Leeward Street. Children 12 and
under can participate in a costume contest, pumpkin decorating contest, and
watch a magic show by Dr. Magic. There will be ongoing crafts, games, a balloon
typhoon, and a lot of excitement. The costume contest for the most original,
prettiest, and scariest costumes will start at 12:30 p.m. An adult costume
contest will follow. Call: 805-773-7063.
TEMPLETON - Halloween Fall Festival Call: 805-434-4900
www.templetonchamber.com |
| Oct. 31, 2005 |
AVALON Halloween Costume Ball. The ghosts and goblins
that haunt the Casino Building invite you to "75 years of Fears" as the Casino
Building is transformed into a Haunted Mansion with a frightfully fun
atmosphere. Dine if you dare at a themed buffet. Dance to the live music and
dress to win the Best Costume Contest. For tickets and information call: (800)
626-4804.
BIG BEAR LAKE - Boo in the
Zoo: See animals in the dark (nocturnal night life) on these unique tours and
enjoy a Trick or Treat event. Moonridge Animal Park (Zoo, Time: 6:15 p.m.
Admission: $5/ kids under 3 are free. Call:
(909) 584-1171.
Location: 43285 Goldmine Drive in Big Bear Lake, California.
CAPITOLA Village Halloween Parade -
Line-up at 1:30 p.m., Parade begins at 2 p.m. Calling all Ghosts, Goblins,
Witches, Pirates and of course Sponge Bobs. Parade route: Pacific
Cove Parking Lot to Capitola Avenue to San Jose Avenue to Esplanade ending at
Esplanade Park. Trick-or-Treat bags & balloons for all costumed paraders.
Refreshments, Face Painting & Pumpkin Painting at Esplanade Park.
Trick-or-Treating at Capitola Village shops. www.capitolachamber.com
HUNTINGTON BEACH - Main Street Halloween Celebration. Main Street in
Huntington Beach is closed from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. from Orange to Pacific Coast
Highway for a free celebration that includes Petting Zoo, Pony Rides and much,
much more! For children of all ages, the 12th annual Trick or Treat features
Kiddie Rides such as Moon Bounce, Giant Slide and Halloween Costume Contest. 5 -
8 p.m. Sponsored by the HB Downtown Business Assoc. Contact: (714)
969-0795.
NEPENTHE Halloween Bal Masque. Every year Nepenthe
sponsors a benefit for the Big Sur Volunteer Fire Brigade. Call: (831) 667-2345
Halloween Bal Masque. Location: Highway 1, 29 miles south of Carmel.
www.bigsurcalifornia.org
SAN FRANCISCO - Free Comedy Day in Golden Gate Park Sharon
Meadow (Eastern end of the park, 1 block from Stanyan and Haight Sts.) Over the
years, this annual event has drawn many famous performers, including Robin
Williams, Whoopi Goldberg, and Jonathan Winters. Nearly 50 of Northern
California's leading comedians are slated to appear. Time: Noon to 5 p.m. Cost:
Free. www.comedyday.com
SUNSET BEACH - Spooky Beach Children's Halloween Part Free Costume
Parade at approx. 6:30 p.m., Bounce House, Games, Food and More! Time: 5:30 to
8 p.m. Location: Sunset Beach Community Lot next to the Fire Station at 12th and
N. Pacific. Sponsored by Las Damas and Sunset Beach Community Association. |
| Oct. 29 -31, 2005 |
YERMO - Calico Ghost Town. Visit Maggies Haunted Mine
with 1000 feet of Tantalizing Terror, Ghost Stories in the Haunted Graveyard!
China Town's Haunted Ruins, & Calico's Terror Silver Train. Pumpkin Carving,
Costume Contests, Trick-or-Treat, Halloween Characters and Inflatables. Also
included in this event are Costume Contests, Pumpkin Carving, Reading of The
Raven, Live Music And Magic Shows Plus the Bone-Chilling Sounds of Wayne Damage.
Daily admission: Adults $8, Juniors $5. Children Free.
Two Day Tickets: Adults $14, Juniors $9. Location: Calico Road exit from
Interstate 15 near Barstow. Call: 1-800-TO-CALICO. www.calicotown.com |
| Oct. 31, 2005 |
AVALON
Halloween Costume Ball. The ghosts and goblins that haunt the Casino Building
invite you to "75 years of Fears" as the Casino Building is transformed into a
Haunted Mansion with a frightfully fun atmosphere. Dine if you dare at a themed
buffet. Dance to the live music and dress to win the Best Costume Contest. For
tickets and information call: (800) 626-4804.
BIG BEAR LAKE - Boo in the
Zoo: See animals in the dark (nocturnal night life) on these unique tours and
enjoy a Trick or Treat event. Moonridge Animal Park (Zoo, Time: 6:15 p.m.
Admission: $5/ kids under 3 are free. Call:
(909) 584-1171.
Location: 43285 Goldmine Drive in Big Bear Lake, California.
CAPITOLA Village Halloween Parade - Line-up at
1:30 p.m., Parade begins at 2 p.m. Calling all Ghosts, Goblins, Witches, Pirates
and of course Sponge Bobs. Parade route: Pacific Cove Parking Lot to
Capitola Avenue to San Jose Avenue to Esplanade ending at Esplanade Park.
Trick-or-Treat bags & balloons for all costumed paraders. Refreshments, Face
Painting & Pumpkin Painting at Esplanade Park. Trick-or-Treating at Capitola
Village shops. www.capitolachamber.com
HUNTINGTON BEACH - Main Street Halloween
Celebration. Main Street in Huntington Beach is closed from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
from Orange to Pacific Coast Highway for a free celebration that includes
Petting Zoo, Pony Rides and much, much more! For children of all ages, the 12th
annual Trick or Treat features Kiddie Rides such as Moon Bounce, Giant Slide and
Halloween Costume Contest. 5 - 8 p.m. Sponsored by the HB Downtown Business
Assoc. Contact: (714) 969-0795.
NEPENTHE Halloween Bal Masque. Every year
Nepenthe sponsors a benefit for the Big Sur Volunteer Fire Brigade. Call: (831)
667-2345 Halloween Bal Masque. Location: Highway 1, 29 miles south of Carmel.
www.bigsurcalifornia.org
SAN FRANCISCO - Free Comedy Day
in Golden Gate Park Sharon Meadow (Eastern end of the park, 1 block from Stanyan
and Haight Sts.) Over the years, this annual event has drawn many famous
performers, including Robin Williams, Whoopi Goldberg, and Jonathan Winters.
Nearly 50 of Northern California's leading comedians are slated to appear. Time:
Noon to 5 p.m. Cost: Free. www.comedyday.com
SUNSET BEACH - Spooky Beach Children's
Halloween Part Free Costume Parade at approx. 6:30 p.m., Bounce House, Games,
Food and More! Time: 5:30 to 8 p.m. Location: Sunset Beach Community Lot next to
the Fire Station at 12th and N. Pacific. Sponsored by Las Damas and Sunset Beach
Community Association. |
| Oct. 29 -31, 2005 |
YERMO - Calico
Ghost Town. Visit Maggies Haunted Mine with 1000 feet of Tantalizing Terror,
Ghost Stories in the Haunted Graveyard! China Town's Haunted Ruins, & Calico's
Terror Silver Train. Pumpkin Carving, Costume Contests, Trick-or-Treat,
Halloween Characters and Inflatables. Also included in this event are Costume
Contests, Pumpkin Carving, Reading of The Raven, Live Music And Magic Shows Plus
the Bone-Chilling Sounds of Wayne Damage. Daily admission: Adults $8, Juniors
$5. Children Free. Two Day Tickets: Adults $14, Juniors $9. Location: Calico
Road exit from Interstate 15 near Barstow. Call: 1-800-TO-CALICO.
www.calicotown.com |
| Through December 18, 2005 |
FILLMORE - Tree train. Visitors & locals
can hop onboard Fillmore & Western's Christmas Tree Train and chug through
Ventura County's picturesque Heritage Valley on the way to select and cut down
their own Christmas tree. Trains depart at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., and the rides
cost $20 for adults, $18 for seniors 60+, $10 for kids 4-12 and $6 for children
3 and under. Similarly, the North Pole Express journeys to the "North Pole" to
"pick up Santa." Children will delight in storytellers dressed as elves enjoy
chocolate milk and cookies, and are encouraged to wear their pajamas and bring
their teddy bears to cuddle up with in a festive setting. Santa will be onboard
both trains to pay visits to the little ones. The North Pole Express runs from
November 26 to December 23, and costs $22 for adults, $12 fo r kids 4-12 and $6
for children 3 and under. Call (800) 773-TRAIN or visit www.fwry.com for
reservations or more information. |
| Through Dec. 23, 2005 |
SACRAMENTO - Daily Holiday music at the Capitol . Visitors can
celebrate a holiday tradition at the California State Capitol in
downtown Sacramento. Holiday music fills the dome daily, as
California’s State Capitol features lunchtime holiday concerts
from November 30th through December 23rd. Visitors can enjoy a
different musical presentation each day in a rotunda decked with
vintage decorations and floral arrangements. The Capitol’s
Holiday Music program recaptures a tradition of festive music
and décor, which began with the grand opening of the Capitol in
December of 1869. Performances are from Noon to 1:00 daily. This
is a free event.
VENTURA -
California-style Sleigh Rides - Hop onboard the Bay Queen II for a holiday
sleigh ride - California style! Sail the waters of the Ventura Keys and Ventura
harbor and enjoy the sparkling Christmas lights adorning shoreline homes and
casting picturesque reflections in the nighttime waters. Cruise every night from
6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. or 8 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., and enjoy favorite seasonal
cocktails such as "reindeer milk" or just a mug of hand-warming hot chocolate.
Cruises cost $12 for adults and $5 for children 12 and under. Call (805)
642-7753 or visit www.venturaboatrentals.com for more information.
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December 13, 2005 |
HUNTINGTON
BEACH - Jazz Concert under direction of Tom Kubis.
Born in 1951 in Los Angeles, California, after studying music, Kubis began
playing tenor and soprano saxophones with various bands. He also played
piano for Bobby Vinton. Not only has he succeeded as a musician,
however, Kubis's compositions and arrangements are in great demand with big
band leaders. Tom Kubis formed his own big band, attracting the attention of
Jack Sheldon who became an informal co-leader of the band. Apart from
writing for the band, Kubis continues to provide charts for others,
including Bill Watrous, the BBC Radio Big Band, and his work is also
performed by youth and college bands in the USA and UK. While his writing is
always lively, entertaining and often challenging, musicians and audiences
alike love the complexity of his arrangements. Kubis's own recording career
has held second fiddle to other projects but his artistic talent has shaped
the jazz scene and puts him on the chart as one of the greatest jazz
composers, performers and conductors today. Call: (714) 895-8150.
Location: Stage West, Golden West College, 15744 Golden West Street, Huntington Beach, California 92647. Free
admission.
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| December 14 - 18, 2005
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NEWPORT BEACH -
Boat Parade. California's largest and one of the nation's most well -established
Holiday boat parade, Newport Harbor Christmas Boat parade. The boat parade sees
over 100 illuminated vessels cruise through the harbor of Newport Beach, CA.
Time: Nightly at 6:30pm. Where: Newport Harbor/Balboa Island. Price: Free!
Join over a million viewers as you watch beautifully decorated yachts, boats,
kayaks and canoes sail along the harbor. Hosted by the Commodores Club of the
Newport Beach Chamber of Commerce, the parade begins at Collins Island each
evening at 6:30 p.m., and will last approximately two and a half hours.
Providing the backdrop for the parade is the Ring of Lights waterfront home and
business decorating competition. Dating back to 1919, the parade has been
judged one of the top ten holiday events in the country by the New York Times.
The boats promenade along a 14-mile route through the town's extensive harbor
and range from modest small craft to imposing trophy yachts. Many are
elaborately decorated, with outlandish Christmas decorations and squadrons of
carolers. Over a million spectators turn out in the course of the event for the
nightly parades. Newport Landing will offer cruises twice nightly at 5:45PM and
8PM. These cruises give spectators the opportunity to actually participate in
the parade, instead of just watching it from the sidelines! Boarding passes
available beginning November 1, 2005 Departure times: 6pm and 8pm ADULTS
$20/ 12 & under $15. Call Newport Landing: (949) 675-0550. |
| December 16 - 17, 2005 |
DANA POINT - 31st
Annual Boat Parade of Lights. We will celebrate the season with this year’s
theme of “An Aloha Holiday”. Boaters from all around Orange County decorate
their boats and vie for the awards of Best Theme, Best Dressed Crew, Best
Animation, Most Colorful, Best Originality and the Perpetual Trophy for the
Yacht Club with the Most Entries. You can view it free from anywhere in the
Harbor, or make reservations at one of our restaurants to view it from a cozy
and warm spot. Come on down and enjoy the sights and sounds of the season. All
boat owners are welcome to pick up boat parade entries at Dana Wharf
Sportfishing or call Judie at (949) 496-5794. Landlubbers can also participate
in the parade! Dana Wharf Sportfishing offers boat rides so you too can
experience the fun of actually riding on a boat and joining in the parade. Time:
7:30 p.m. Tickets are $25 for Adults and $12 for Children. Call and make your
reservations at (949) 496-5794. www.danapointharbor.com.
LA MESA - Old Fashioned Christmas Village - La Mesa: Enjoy
outdoor market, music, caroling, food and horse drawn wagon rides and a visit
from Santa Claus on all four nights. La Mesa Blvd between Date and 4th. Free,
6-9pm. (619) 462-3000 |
| December 17 |
AUBURN - Old Town Country Christmas
includes Crafters, food, bonfire, hayrides, pony rides, bungee jump, carolers,
raffle & entertainment, Santa & Mrs Claus, living Christmas tree. Shops open
FREE admission and shuttle. Time: 5 to 9 pm. Info: Linda Robinson (530)
888-1585. www.auburnchamber.net
HUNTINGTON BEACH Boat Tour - Huntington Harbour Cruise
of Lights. The Huntington Harbour Philharmonic Committee presents the 43rd
annual narrated boat tour through the waterways of Huntington Harbour. The
Cruise of Lights invites visitors to see thousands of lights on boats,
decks, docks and homes. The hour-long tour navigates the channels and
waterways of Huntington Harbour and its manmade islands, providing a festive
holiday event. Proceeds benefit the Philharmonic Society's music
outreach programs for Orange County students from kindergarten through 12th
grade. Boat tour times: 5:30 pm, 6:30 pm, 7:30 pm, 8:30 pm. Location:
16821 Algonquin Street, Huntington Harbour Mall. Cost: $14/adult, $8/age 2
to 12. Call: 714-840-7542 www.cruiseoflights.org |
| Dec. 18 |
FERNDALE -
13th Annual Christmas Lighted Tractor Parade. Local farmers and ranchers parade
fancifully decorated tractors and tractor-drawn wagons depicting holiday scenes
down the Victorian Village's historic Main Street for a sparkling country
Christmas celebration! 7 p.m. 707-786-4299 or 707-786-4477
SAN DIEGO - 34th Annual San Diego Bay Parade
of Lights 2005. This year's theme Nautical Nights.Welcome to the annual San
Diego Bay Parade of Lights website. We hope you enjoy participating in what has
become a traditional Christmas present to San Diego from the boating community.
Our website is full of information about this year's parade and fest. We hope
you enjoy the site and will be on hand to enjoy the parade this December. Time:
5:30 PM until 9:00 PM. Location. San Diego Bay
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GUADALUPE - Ode to
the Winter Solstice at the Dunes - Celebrating how the change of seasons and
heavenly bodies affect earth’s creatures large and small, the Dunes Center in
Guadalupe will host the Annual Winter Solstice Celebration on December 21 from 7
p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Rancho Guadalupe Dunes Preserve. Attendees will have the
chance to view wildlife through night-vision glasses and to see the stars
through telescopes. The atmosphere will also be warm and welcoming with a
roaring bonfire, music, stories and hot chocolate refreshments. The cost is $15
per person and reservations are required. To reach the Preserve from Santa
Maria, take Main Street (Highway 166) west all the way to the ocean in
Guadalupe. Parking is extremely limited. For information, please call (805)
343-2455 ext. 105 or visit www.dunescenter.org. |
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