Calaveras County Fair & Jumping Frog Jubilee
Calaveras County Fair & Jumping Frog Jubilee
May 14–17, 2026 Experience the renowned festival that Mark Twain helped make famous
California Events
- California Strawberry Festival
California Strawberry Festival
May 16–17, 2026 - Modesto Porchfest
Modesto Porchfest
May 17, 2026 Modesto's neighborhoods come alive with music as front porches turn into concert stages - Strawberry Music Festival
Strawberry Music Festival
May 21–24, 2026 A four-day festival celebrating strawberries, music, and the mountains - Bottlerock Napa Valley
Bottlerock Napa Valley
May 22–24, 2026 A three-day musical festival in Napa Valley wine country - Kinetic Grand Championship
Kinetic Grand Championship
May 23–25, 2026 Bizarre and beautiful people-powered boats race down the North Coast - McCloud Mushroom, Music, and Wine Festival
McCloud Mushroom, Music, and Wine Festival
May 23–24, 2026 Fungi fans and wine connoisseurs, this festival is for you - West Coast Craft Summer '26
West Coast Craft Summer '26
June 13–14, 2026 Get crafty at this talent-filled craft show - San Francisco Pride Celebration & Parade
San Francisco Pride Celebration & Parade
June 28–29, 2026 The two day festival features performances, booths, and (of course) a parade - Festival of Arts, Pageant of the Masters
Festival of Arts, Pageant of the Masters
July 9–September 4, 2026 Witness art come to life as local volunteers recreate "living paintings" - Bear Valley Music Festival
Bear Valley Music Festival
July 17–August 2, 2026 Hear symphonies soar in an alpine village under Sierra skies - California State Fair
California State Fair
July 17–August 2, 2026 From fried treats to fireworks, this Sacramento classic delivers - Imperial Beach Sun & Sea Festival
Imperial Beach Sun & Sea Festival
July 18, 2026 Watch giant sandcastles and stunning sculptures take shape outside San Diego - Comic-Con International
Comic-Con International
July 22–26, 2026 The biggest pop culture celebration in the nation returns to San Diego - U.S. Open of Surfing
U.S. Open of Surfing
July 25–August 2, 2026 Catch elite surf, skate, and beach culture at this SoCal classic - Outside Lands
Outside Lands
August 7–9, 2026 Catch big-name acts, Bay bites, and art in Golden Gate Park - Gravenstein Apple Fair
Gravenstein Apple Fair
August 8–9, 2026 Apple pie, cider, strudel, and more await at the Gravenstein Apple Fair - Oogie Boogie Bash—A Disney Halloween Party
Oogie Boogie Bash—A Disney Halloween Party
August 18–October 31, 2026 Trick-or-treat through a night of villains, parades, and Disney magic - California Wine Month
California Wine Month
September 1–30, 2026 Taste Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and more at events in wine regions such as Napa Valley, Sonoma County, and Temecula Valley - Emmy Awards
Emmy Awards
September 14, 2026 See television’s brightest stars gather for a night of Emmy glory - Monterey Jazz Festival
Monterey Jazz Festival
September 25–27, 2026 The grandaddy of jazz events - Terra Madre Americas Slow Food Festival
Terra Madre Americas Slow Food Festival
September 26–28, 2026 A three-day culinary event celebrating sustainable food in Sacramento - Kids Free San Diego
Kids Free San Diego
October 1–31, 2026 Score a month of family fun with free admissions across San Diego - Mill Valley Film Festival
Mill Valley Film Festival
October 1–11, 2026 This film festival brings Hollywood to Mill Valley - California Avocado Festival
California Avocado Festival
October 2–4, 2026 The Carpinteria celebration draws over 80,000 guests for the Avocado fest - Hoes Down Festival
Hoes Down Festival
October 3, 2026 The harvest festival celebrates the agricultural arts and sustainable, rural living - Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Festival
Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Festival
October 3–5, 2026 While rooted in bluegrass, the free festival also features zydeco, blues, and rock - Palm Springs Modernism Week
Palm Springs Modernism Week
October 15–18, 2026 Marvel at mid-century modern architecture, furniture, art, and more - Half Moon Bay Art & Pumpkin Festival
Half Moon Bay Art & Pumpkin Festival
October 17–18, 2026 A free, fall festival celebrating giant gourds - Breeders' Cup
Breeders' Cup
October 30–31, 2026 How to attend the season-ending, international horse racing championship - San Diego Bay Wine and Food Festival
San Diego Bay Wine and Food Festival
November 6–8, 2026 Sample standout pours and chef creations beside San Diego Bay - Indio International Tamale Festival
Indio International Tamale Festival
December 5–6, 2026 Taste your way through some of the best tamales in California - Bracebridge Dinners
Bracebridge Dinners
December 8–18, 2026 Dine amid candlelit pageantry in a beloved Yosemite holiday tradition - Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade
Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade
December 16–20, 2026 California's biggest and longest-running holiday boat parade - Rose Parade and Rose Bowl
Rose Parade and Rose Bowl
January 1, 2027 Pasadena comes alive with vibrant flower-filled floats, marching bands, and horses to celebrate the Rose Bowl - Palm Springs International Film Festival
Palm Springs International Film Festival
January 7–18, 2027 Get an Oscar-night preview in Palm Springs - Santa Barbara International Film Festival
Santa Barbara International Film Festival
February 3–13, 2027 Catch rising talent and Oscar buzz at this acclaimed coastal festival - Grammy Awards
Grammy Awards
February 7, 2027 The music industry's biggest night - AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am
AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am
February 13, 2027 This charity golf tournament draws top pros to the California’s Central Coast - Actor Awards
Actor Awards
February 28, 2027 See film and TV stars gather for one of Hollywood’s biggest nights - BNP Paribas Open
BNP Paribas Open
February 28–March 14, 2027 Experience world-class tennis up close at the premier Coachella Valley stadium - Academy Awards
Academy Awards
March 14, 2027 Feel the Oscars buzz in Hollywood on film’s biggest night - Pebble Beach Food & Wine
Pebble Beach Food & Wine
April 1–4, 2027 Savor rare pours and chef-driven feasts on a legendary stretch of coast - Oakdale Rodeo
Oakdale Rodeo
April 11–12, 2027 Feel the thrill of broncs, bulls, and small-town cowboy tradition - Life Time Sea Otter Classic
Life Time Sea Otter Classic
April 15–18, 2027 Race, ride, or run at the cycling festival held in Monterey - UC Davis Picnic Day
UC Davis Picnic Day
April 17, 2027 Discover parades, dachshund races, and classic Aggie traditions