Upcoming Events

41st Annual Adams Avenue Street Fair (San Diego)
Sep
23
to Sep 24

41st Annual Adams Avenue Street Fair (San Diego)

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41st Annual Adams Ave Street Fair (San Diego)

Saturday, September 23 | 10am - 10pm

Sunday September 24 | 10am - 6pm

“The Adams Avenue Street Fair presented by U.S. Bank

The 41st annual Adams Avenue Street Fair, presented by U.S. Bank, features 75 musical acts on seven stages and is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 23, and from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 24, 2023. Southern California’s largest free two-day music festival is held each year in September in the community of Normal Heights.

This year, Adams Avenue Street Fair has expanded two additional blocks and is 10 blocks-long, featuring carnival rides, beer gardens, beer tastings, festival foods and 300 exhibitors with unique offerings. Adams Avenue businesses are packed with customers over the weekend and are the proud sponsors the event!

Beer connoisseurs will enjoy the Street Fair’s Craft Beer Taste (from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday only), in its new and roomier location on Mansfield St. in front of Normal Heights United Church. Visitors to the craft beer taste will have the opportunity to sample unlimited 2oz. tastes from 20 breweries for $25.

VIP beer pre-sale deals are also available for $19. Three additional beer gardens are open throughout the two-day run of the event featuring full pour servings of San Diego’s best craft beer selection.

A new 21+ attraction at this year’s Street Fair, called Cannabis Row, is located in the newly refurbished Adams Ave. Theater. $5 (presale) admission is required.

Adams Avenue Street Fair is underwritten by a grant from the City of San Diego’s Commission for Arts and Culture and the County of San Diego.”

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CityFest (Hillcrest, San Diego)
Aug
13

CityFest (Hillcrest, San Diego)

CityFest (Hillcrest neighborhood, San Diego) ~ San Diego’s ultimate summer art & music festival!

Fifth Ave between University & Brookes

Sunday, August 13 (8/1) | 12 Noon - 11pm

Our annual celebration of community spirit will feature live bands, electric dance music DJs, arts, crafts, and food that attracts over 150,000+ visitors from San Diego and Southern California! This is San Diego's LARGEST and BEST art and music festival-- stretching nearly half a mile in size on over 9 city blocks! 

Located in the colorful and vibrant community of Hillcrest - our quaint shops and restaurants along 5th, Robinson, and University will come alive with community spirit, giving you a place to dive into and explore! 

Renowned for its vibrant nightlife scene, international dining, and eclectic shopping, Hillcrest has been the home of the LGBT community for over 40 years. Known to locals as "Pride-Light," Hillcrest CityFest is a celebration of our landmark Hillcrest sign, our residents and our businesses-- who have been champions for equality, diversity, and inclusion in San Diego and beyond.

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Woodland Hills Rock Chippers 23rd Annual Show (Woodland Hills, CA)
Oct
15

Woodland Hills Rock Chippers 23rd Annual Show (Woodland Hills, CA)

Woodland Hills Rock Chippers 23rd Annual Show 2022 (Woodland Hills, CA)

*One (1) day ONLY

10 am - 5 pm | Saturday, October 15, 2022

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First United Methodist Church

22700 Sherman Way

West Hills, CA 91303

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“Our next show will feature Dealers, Displays, a Country Store, Silent Auctions, Games, Rocks, Fossils, and Demonstrations. There will be free Hourly Drawings, and a Prize Raffle that is held during our show. The Two Raffle Grand Prizes are $50.00 each, with many other prizes. Tickets for the Prize Raffle can be purchased at the show, ticket holders do not need to be present to win.”

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40th Annual Adams Avenue Street Fair (San Diego, CA)
Sep
24
to Sep 25

40th Annual Adams Avenue Street Fair (San Diego, CA)

40th Annual Adams Avenue Street Fair (San Diego, CA)

10 am - 10 pm | Saturday, September 24, 2022

10 am - 6 pm | Sunday, September 25, 2022

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“The 40th annual Adams Avenue Street Fair – featuring 65 musical acts on six stages – is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 24, and from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022.

Southern California’s largest free two-day music festival is held each year in September in the community of Normal Heights. The event also features beer gardens and beer tastings, festival foods and 300 arts and crafts booths.

Beer connoisseurs will enjoy the Street Fair’s Craft Beer Taste (from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday only), across from the Starbucks Stage. Visitors to the craft beer taste will have the opportunity to sample unlimited tastes from 20 breweries for only $25. 

Three additional beer gardens are open throughout the two-day run of the street fair featuring full pour servings of San Diego’s best craft beer selection.

Vendors with unique offerings also will be participating in this year’s street fair and will be set-up throughout the venue. A complete schedule of events, performance times and an Adams Avenue Street Fair map are coming soon!

Adams Avenue Street Fair is underwritten by a grant from the City of San Diego’s Commission for Arts and culture and the County of San Diego.”

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Original Lobster Festival (Huntington Beach, CA)
Sep
9
to Sep 11

Original Lobster Festival (Huntington Beach, CA)

The Original Lobster Festival!

The Original Lobster Festival with Fresh Live Maine Lobster flown in daily will be held on September 9-11, 2022 at the spacious green park - Fountain Valley Sports Park located in Fountain Valley, California (next door to Huntington Beach). FREE PARKING!

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5 pm - 11pm | Friday, September 9, 2022

12 noon - 11 pm | Saturday, September 10, 2022

12 noon - 9 pm | Sunday, September 11, 2022

Fountain Valley Sports Park

16400 Brookhurst St

Fountain Valley, CA 92708

“The Original Lobster Festival returns for its 26th year of providing Fresh Live Maine Lobster, prepared to mouth-watering perfection in the World’s Largest Cooker. You can dance away the calories to a variety of popular artists throughout the day on the dance floor, enjoy tasty eats in the food court, kick back in the VIP Lounge or Private VIP Cabanas, take a Free Souvenir E-Photo, treat yourself to a first-class tequila/whiskey tasting experience by El Baston del Rey (Voted #1), check out the Arts & Crafts booths, catch some sports action at the Live Sports Tent, sip on adult beverages (beer, wine, specialty drinks — infamous Signature drink "Screaming Lobster" and Margaritas), and sing a tune at the Karaoke Lounge with a Live Band (Fri. & Sat. night). There is something for everyone, including kids, Magic Show, Balloon Twisting, Face Painting, Carnival Rides and Games.“

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Fiesta Hermosa ~ Labor Day (Hermosa Beach, CA)
Sep
3
to Sep 5

Fiesta Hermosa ~ Labor Day (Hermosa Beach, CA)

Fiesta Hermosa ~ Labor Day weekend (Hermosa Beach, CA)

Labor Day weekend (Saturday-Monday) September 3-5, 2022

11 am - 6-ish pm each day

“For 51 years, Fiesta has been filling Hermosa’s streets with art, music, and fun. Fiesta de las Artes, as it was originally named, celebrated artisan culture and welcomed visitors from all around to the beach to shop and enjoy the art. For more than a decade, Fiesta has been known as Southern California’s largest beachside arts and craft festival. But we in Hermosa like to think of Fiesta simply as a treasured tradition.”

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Pasadena Bead & Design Show (Pasadena, CA)
Aug
5
to Aug 7

Pasadena Bead & Design Show (Pasadena, CA)

Pasadena Bead & Design Show (Pasadena, CA)

10 am - 6 pm | Friday & Saturday, August 5 & 6, 2022

10 am - 5 pm | Sunday, August 7, 2022

Hilton Pasadena Hotel

168 S Los Robles Ave

Pasadena, CA 91101


“Open to the public --everyone is welcome. Shop and buy direct from artisans and tradespeople at excellent prices --beads, art clothing, jewelry, gemstones, textiles, findings, embellishments; the largest selection of handcrafted beads, art jewelry & gems.

Many products offered for the first time --and by the artisans themselves, including an array of designer accessories such as felted hats, artwear, hand-dyed silks, hand tooled leather, and eco-dyed & upcycled clothing.“


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AthFest Music & Arts Festival (Athens, GA)
Jun
24
to Jun 26

AthFest Music & Arts Festival (Athens, GA)

AthFest Music & Arts Festval ~ downtown Athens, GA on Washington St

5 pm - 10 pm | Friday

11 am - 10 pm | Saturday

Noon - 8 pm | Sunday

photo by: Jamie Derevere

“AthFest is an annual free, three-day festival that celebrates Athens, GA’s vibrant creative culture, featuring local and regional musicians and visual artists. Thousands of people flock to the streets of historic downtown Athens each AthFest to experience live music by artists from a variety of genres, enjoy local artwork, and soak up the vibe of one of America’s coolest cities. Locals mingle with out of towners while music fills the air and art, food and fun fill the streets.

The festival includes three free outdoor stages with live music performances, a block-long Artist Market with dozens of visual artists, artisans and makers, and a block-long KidsFest area to make sure even our youngest fans get in on the music and art fun!

AthFest 2022 also includes ticketed Club Shows at two of Athens’ most iconic venues: the 40 Watt Club and the Georgia Theatre, after the outdoor stages have closed.

AthFest raises money for the nonprofit AthFest Educates, which awards grants to support music and arts education for K-12 students in Athens.”

RockBelly booth, Athfest 2019

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Palomar Gem Show (Escondido, CA)
Jun
11
to Jun 12

Palomar Gem Show (Escondido, CA)

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Hours:
10 am – 5 pm | Saturday
10 am – 4 pm | Sunday

The Palomar Gem and Mineral Club honors San Diego County mining history with its 68th annual Gem, Mineral, and Jewelry Show at the prestigious California Center for the Arts Escondido, located at 340 N. Escondido Blvd, Escondido, CA 92025.

Beautiful mineral specimens, cut gems, gem rough, fossils, and eye-catching jewelry made from gems and minerals may be purchased. Demonstrators will be showing their skills to attendees and giving them the opportunity to learn about some of the lapidary arts promoted through our club including faceting, silver smithing, and other arts.  There will also be Gem Identification; find out what gem is in the ring your grandmother gave you.

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Fiesta Hermosa (Hermosa Beach, CA)
May
28
to May 30

Fiesta Hermosa (Hermosa Beach, CA)

Fiesta Hermosa (Hermosa Beach, CA)

Memorial Day weekend (Saturday-Monday) May 28-30, 2022

“For 51 years, Fiesta has been filling Hermosa’s streets with art, music, and fun. Fiesta de las Artes, as it was originally named, celebrated artisan culture and welcomed visitors from all around to the beach to shop and enjoy the art. For more than a decade, Fiesta has been known as Southern California’s largest beachside arts and craft festival. But we in Hermosa like to think of Fiesta simply as a treasured tradition.”

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The Gold Coast Gem Show (Ventura, CA)
May
21
to May 22

The Gold Coast Gem Show (Ventura, CA)

Hours:
10 am – 6 pm | Saturday
10 am – 4 pm | Sunday

Introducing the Gold Coast Gem Show, to be held May 21-22, 2022 at the Ventura County Fairgrounds! Join us for two days of shopping and activities, including over 30 dealers of gems, minerals, fossils, jewelry, supplies, and equipment. In addition, there will be silent auctions throughout the weekend, kids’ activities, and demonstrations.

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Searchers Gem & Mineral Show (Anaheim, CA)
Apr
30
to May 1

Searchers Gem & Mineral Show (Anaheim, CA)

Hours:
10 am – 5 pm | Saturday
10 am – 4:30 pm | Sunday

For more than 50 years the Searchers have put on what has become one of the premier club shows in California, possibly in the country, maybe in the whole world.

Well, maybe?   

The show features displays of member'’ work, demonstrations by Searchers (and some of our friends) of lapidary work, stone carving, jewelry making, wire wrap, faceting, and many other rock and jewelry-related skills.  There is a children's jewelry area where children can make a piece of jewelry and take it home, and a wheel of fortune.  There are many dealers with their rock and jewelry-related wares, and the best silent auction around.

The show is held on the first weekend in May, so in 2022 it will be April 30 - May 1.  It is held at the

Brookhurst Community Center

2271 W Crescent Ave

Anaheim, CA

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