Welcome to the April festivals page of California County Fairs and Festivals. This page contains the festivals that take place during April in the Golden State of California. This is a free website. It is free for those seeking a fair or festival and it is free for those that list their event. If someone is trying to charge you a fee to visit this site or list your event with this site, they are trying to rip-you-off! Please do not pay to use this site.
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Raisin Festival
Date: April 3 to May 5, 2008
Address: Selma, CA
Email: mailto:cindyh@cityofselma.com
Phone: 559-891-2235
URL: http://www.cityofselma.com/chamber/calendar.htm
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Bodega Bay Fisherman's Festival
Date: April 4-5, 2009
Time: 10 a.m.–5 p.m. both days
Address: Westside Park off East Shore Rd.
Bodega Bay, CA
Phone: (707) 875-3286
URL: http://www.bbfishfest.com/
Description from the event publicity director: "Weekend is packed with music, food, and entertainment with the Blessing of the Fishing Fleet as a highlight. Food booths have something for every pallet from lamb to oyster barbeque. A favorite attraction is the wine tasting booth featuring more than 25 Sonoma County wines. Live music and entertainers perform on the band stage both Saturday and Sunday. Great venue for kids, with a play area with face painting, games, spin paintings, free kite lessons, pony rides, and, llamas on parade. 80 artisan and vendor booths offer wide selection of arts and crafts."
vendors: bbfishfest@comcast.net
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Date: April 4-6, 2008
Time: varies (gallop to their web site for specifics)
Address: Mid State Fair Grounds, Paso Robles, Ca
Phone: 805 717 3300 (John Rudnick ) or 805 237 0011 (Maureen)URL: http://www.equineexperience.net/
email: john@equineexperience.net
Description from their site: “Central Coast EQUINE EXPERIENCE, a three day hands on horse fair, is filled with top notch clinicians, the hottest new horse products, and exciting demonstrations. We are proud to host the second annual Extreme Equine Experience of natural horsemanship. Five clinicians will each draw a three-year old to start in the round pen. All five will demonstrate their own unique talents.”
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Redding Jazz Festival
Date: April 4-6, 2008
Time: Fri. 3-10 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.–10 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Address: Redding Elks Lodge 250 Elk Dr. Redding, CA
Phone: (530) 244-6033 or (530) 378-1404
URL: http://www.rivercityjazz.com/
Description: The Redding Jazz Festival takes place at three venues and will feature twelve bands including "Coronet Chop Suey". This event is sponsored by the Rivercity JAZZ Society.
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Art Under the Umbrellas at Old Town La Quinta
Date: April 11, 2009
Time: 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
Address: Old Town La Quinta – 78015 Main Street, La Quinta, CA 92253
Email: kathleen@lqaf.com
Phone/ Fax: (760) 564-1244; (760) 564-6884 FAX
URL: http://www.lqaf.com/
Description: Discover 40 talented Artists exhibiting their original creations in picturesque Old Town La Quinta. Spend the day indulging all of your senses at the charming montage of restaurants, and specialty boutiques in the village area. For more information visit www.LQAF.com
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California Wine Festival
Date: April 11-12, 2008
Address: Embarcadero Marina Park North
San Diego, California
Email: http://www.californiawinefestival.com/contact_us
Phone: 805-637-4411
URL: http://www.californiawinefestival.com/home
Vendor information: mailto:kami@californiawinefestival.com
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Palm Springs Food and Wine Festival
Date: April 12, 2008
Address: Spa Resort and Casino
100 North Indian Canyon Palm Springs, California
Email: mailto:info@psfoodandwine.com
Phone: n/a
URL: http://www.localwineevents.com/Palm-Springs-Wine/event-164534.html
Vendor information:mailto:info@psfoodandwine.com
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World Beer Cup
Date: April 15-16, 2008
Address: San Diego, California
Email: bradley@brewersassociation.org
Phone: 303.447.2825
URL: http://www.beertown.org/events/wbc/
Vendor information: bradley@brewersassociation.org
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Red Bluff Round-Up
Date: April 11-19, 2009
Time: Fri. rodeo events begin at 6:30 p.m., Sat. and Sun. at 1:30 p.m.; Sat. parade at 10 a.m.
Address: Tehama District Fairgrounds Highway 99
Red Bluff, CA
Phone: (530) 527-1000 (information)
URL: http://www.redbluffroundup.com
email: info@redbluffroundup.com
Description from their site: “Round-Up Week festivities are kicked off with the ‘running of the bucking horses’ through town as local rodeo stock provider John Growney and his crew herd over 100 rodeo horses down Main Street… just like they did in the good old days!”
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Godwit Days Spring Migration Festival
Date: April 16-22, 2009
Time: Event times vary
Address: Arcata, CA
Phone: (800) 908-9464
URL: http://www.godwitdays.com/
Description from their site: “Held at the peak of spring migration, shorebirds abound and special opportunities are planned to see many other species, including Marbled Murrelet, Spotted Owl, and Snowy Plover. The area offers a wide array of habitats and species for your observation and enjoyment. Our selection of nearly 100 small group field trips, lectures, workshops, boating excursions, and community activities are led by experienced local guides. Special pre- and post-festival birding trips are available that can extend your enjoyment to a full week. Our “Humboldt Big Day” trip consistently observes over 110 species in a single day!”
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Strawberry Festival
Date: April 19-20, 2008 (tenative date)
Time: Fri. 2–7 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.–5 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
Address: Placer County Fairgrounds 800 All American City Blvd.
Washington Blvd., Roseville, CA
Phone: (916) 781-7066
URL: www.strawberry-festival.com
Description: This festival features all things strawberry including chicken and ribs with a strawberry-glaze with strawberry beer to wash it down; and you can enjoy the above in the Strawberry Patch. The event also has a classic car show, arts, crafts and kids’ activities.
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Science Festival
Date: April 25, 2009
Time: 11 a.m.–4 p.m.
Address: California State University, Hayward, Science Buildings
Hayward, CA
Phone: (510) 885-3441
URL: http://www.sci.csuhayward.edu/
Description: This festival is for scientist young and old and will feature hands-on-events in chemistry, math and astronomy.
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California Poppy Festival
Date: April 19 – 20, 2008
Time:10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. daily
Address: 43011 N. 10th Street West
Lancaster City Park, Lancaster, CA
Phone: (661) 723-6077
Email: mailto:lbutts@cityoflancasterca.org
Description from the organizer: “Warm breezes replace the winter chill, jubilant laughter fills the air, and poppies burst into bloom blanketing hillsides in a sea of orange. The California Poppy Festival kicks off spring in the Antelope Valley with glorious array of celebrated performers, unrivaled events, and mouth-watering delicacies designed to delight, enchant, and amuse people of all ages."
Daily entry fees: Adults (13-61) $7, Children (6-12) $4, Children (5 & under) Free, Seniors (62 and over) $3
Parking is Free
Vendors: http://www.poppyfestival.com/vendors.htm
Get a vendor application PDF
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Avocado Festival
Date: April 19, 2009
Address: Fallbrook, CA
Email: mailto:fallbrook@primemail.com
Phone: 760-728-5845
URL: http://www.fallbrookca.org/ChamberWebsite/AvoFestPageTemplate.htm
Vendor information: http://www.sdcounty.ca.gov/deh/fhd/pdf/spec_event_vendor.pdf
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Antique Farm Equipment Show
Date: April 18-19, 2009
Address: Tulare, California
Email: mailto:antique@farmshow.org
Phone: (559) 688-1751(800) 999-9186 or (559) 688-5276 Fax
URL: http://www.antiquefarmshow.org/
Vendor information: http://www.antiquefarmshow.org/exhibitor/exhibitor.html
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Wear & Remembrance Vintage Apparel Fair
Date: April 22, 2008
Time: Sat. 10 a.m.–5 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.–4 p.m.
Address: Yuba-Sutter Fairgrounds
Franklin Hall 442 Franklin Ave.
Yuba City, CA
Phone: (530) 743-1004
URL: No web site
Description: This show is a gathering of vintage clothes dealers of the west coast and is an event you should not miss if you are interested in the same. The event will take place at the Yuba-Sutter Fairground and is a fundraiser for the Yuba City's Community Memorial Museum.
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Gold Nugget Days
Date: Fourth Weekend in April
Time: varies
Address: Paradise, CA
Phone: (530) 872-8722
URL: http://www.paradisedirect.com/paradise/golddays.html
Description: The event will feature gold of course, but you will also be able to watch a parade, Historical Queen Contest, arts, crafts, and more in this foothill town.
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Asparagus Festival
Date: April 24-26, 2009
Time: Varies
Address: Downtown Stockton, CA
Phone: (209) 644-3740
URL: http://www.asparagusfest.com/
Description: This festival draws nearly 100,000 people that love to eat, cook, and look at asparagus. You will find entertainment, arts, crafts, cooking demonstrations, and children’s’ play area. The festival favorite is deep-fried asparagus.
Vendors:
Download Tables and Chairs Rental Form
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Heron Festival
Date: April 25-26, 2009
Time: 8 a.m.–4 p.m.
Address: Clear Lake State Park
5300 Soda Bay Rd.
Kelseyville, CA
Phone: (800) 525-3743
URL: http://www.redbudaudubon.org/
Description: Visit their web site.
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Amador Valley Quilt Show
Date: April
Time: Sat 10 am to 5 pm and Sun 10 am to 4 pm
Address: Alameda County Fairgrounds
Phone: 925-462-7525
URL: http://www.amadorvalleyquilters.org/
Description: The event features quilts, a raffle, and door prizes are some of what awaits visitors to this quilt show.
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New Living Expo
Date: April 25-27, 2008
Time: Fri. 3–10 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.–9 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m.–7 p.m.
Address: Concourse Exhibition Center Eighth Street at Brannan
San Francisco, CA
Phone: (415) 382-8300
URL: http://www.newlivingexpo.com/
Vendors: http://www.newlivingexpo.com/Exhibitor_Application_2005.pdf
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Butter and Egg Days
Date: April 25, 2009
Time: Noon (parade start), other times varies
Address: Downtown Petaluma, CA
Phone: (877) 273-8258
URL: http://www.petalumadowntown.com/
mailto:info@petalumadowntown.com
Description: The town celebrates their agricultural ties with the dairy and poultry in this annual event in Petaluma. The affair includes a parade, cheese tasting, kids’ in chicken costumes, and the Cutest Chick in Town contest.
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Apple Blossom Festival
Date: April 26-27, 2008
Time: Sat. 10 a.m.–6 p.m.; Sun. 10 a.m.–5 p.m., Sat. parade along Main St. begins at 10 a.m.
Address: Veterans Memorial Building 282 High St.
Sebastopol, CA
Phone: (877) 828-4748
URL: http://www.sebastopolappleblossom.org/
Description: The theme of the 59th Annual Sebastopol Apple Blossom Festival is, “Bee Boppin’ Blossoms”. The apple is the star of the show and is featured in a parade, arts, crafts, and food. You will also find children’s’ activities, historical and horticultural displays, beer and wine sampling.
Directions: http://www.sebastopolappleblossom.org/appleblossommaps.html
Vendor applications:
http://www.sebastopolappleblossom.org/appleblossomapplications.html
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Cherry Blossom Festival
Date: April
Time: Sat. and Sun. 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Address: Memorial Park
Stevens Creek Blvd. at Hwy. 85
Cupertino, CA
Phone: (408) 257-7424
URL:
Description: An event that celebrates the coming of spring amongst the 200 cherry trees donated by the city of Toyokawa, Japan as part of the sister-city program. Arts, crafts, Music, and food from their sister-cites culture are featured during this two-day event.
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Feria De Abril
Date: Saturday, April 28, 2007
Time: 10AM-9PM
Address: The Promenade Shops at Dos Lagos, Corona, CA
Phone: 951.202.8166 or 951.277.7601URL: http://www.PromenadeShopsAtDosLagos.com
email: kmanns@pm-lifestyle.com
Description from their site: “A Celebration of Art, Music and Zest for Life: Featuring a Live Performance by Flamenco Guitar Virtuoso Benise, Launching his US Tour; Chalk Art by Award-Winning artist Gregory Adamson; A Taste of Dos Lagos showcasing a World of Flavours The Sights, The Sounds, The Tastes of Spain
Admission is Free!"
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Great Petaluma Chili Cook-off, Salsa, and Beer Tasting
Date: Moved to May 9, 2009
Time: check web site
Address: Behren’s Park, Sonoma-Marin Fairgrounds
Petaluma, CA
Email: mailto:Empress@greatchilicookoff.com
Phone: 707-763-8920 for tickets
URL: http://www.greatchilicookoff.com/
Description: If the chili isn’t hot enough at this event you can spice it up more with salsas. If your taste buds need cooling-off, try a beer from one of the fourteen breweries planning to attend.
Directions from their site: http://sundayusa.com/chilicookoff/map.html
Vendors: Registration form click here. Chili Cook-off application click here.
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