Village Vibes Concert Series
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Sawdust Arts Festival
Date: June 27 - August 31, 2008
Times: 10 am to 10 pm
Address: 935 Laguna Canyon Rd., Laguna Beach, CA. 92651
Email address: mailto:info@sawdustartfestival.org
Phone/Fax Number: 949 494-3030 / 949 494-7390
URL: http://www.sawdustartfestival.org/
Description from their site: “200 Laguna Beach artists invite visitors to stroll along sawdust-covered paths through a village of fine arts and superb crafts. Since 1966 this event has drawn visitors from around the world who are looking for one-of-a-kind artwork, including paintings, jewelry, ceramics, photographs, sculptures, hand-blown glass and more. Meet and purchase directly from the artists! Varied art demonstrations including glass blowing, complimentary art workshops, children’s art activities, refreshments and live entertainment make this a memorable event.”
Map and Directions from their site:Click here
Ramada - Great Rates for San Diego.
Days Inn - Great Los Angeles rates!
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Fillmore Street Jazz Festival
Date: July 5-6, 2008
Times: 10 am to 6 pm
Address: Jackson and Eddy Streets
San Francisco, CA
Email address: info@FillmoreJazzFestival.com
Phone Number: (510) 970-3217 or (800) 731-0003
URL: http://www.fillmorejazzfestival.com/
Description from their web site: "Blending art and soul in one of the country’s most unique neighborhoods, the Fillmore Jazz Festival is the largest free Jazz festival on the West Coast, drawing over 90,000 visitors over the Independence Day weekend. From sunup to sundown, visitors can groove to the sounds of live music from multiple stages, browse the offerings of over 8 blocks of fine art and crafts and enjoy gourmet food and beverages. Asian to Cajun, paintings to pottery, old favorites and new directions, the Fillmore Jazz Festival is not to be missed."
Directions from their site
Travelodge - Great San Francisco rates!
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Fandango Days Celebration
Date: July 5, 2008
Times: 11 am
Address: Alturas, CA
Phone/Fax Number: (530) 233-4434
Description from the chamber's web site: "A big Main Street Parade at 11 a.m. celebrating America’s Independence. Extensive Classic Car show. Dance, horseshoes and other activities for everyone in Veterans Park. Lots of country music."
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Chilian Festival & Expo
Date: July 5 and 6, 2008
Times: Noon to 10 pm
Address: Rainbow Lagoon, Shoreline Village
Long Beach, CA
Email: joy@oentertainment.org
Phone/Fax Number: (562) 495-5959
URL: http://www.oentertainment.org/
Description: Chilian culture, food, and spirits are the features of this two-day festival.
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Monterey Scottish Games
Date: July 5-6, 2008
Times: Toro Park opens at 8 am
Address: Toro County Park 501 Monterey-Salinas Highway 68, Salinas, CA 93908
Email address: temp1@montereyscotgames.com
Phone/Fax Number: 831-647-6311/831-899-7907
Description from the chamber's web site: The Monterey Scottish Games will feature athletic events, dancing, entertainment, food, Clans tables, and a Sunday Caber Parade. Check the website for an update on times of the events
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Mammoth Lakes Jazz Jubilee
Date: July 9-13, 2008
Times: varies
Address: Mammoth Lakes, California 93546
Email address: mljj@qnet.com
Phone Number: 760-934-2478
URL: http://www.mammothjazz.org
Description from the organizers: "The 20th annual Mammoth Lakes Jazz Jubilee will be presented July 9-13, 2008. This family musical event features many types of Jazz: Cajun, Big Band, Swing, 50'S-60'S R&R, Dixieland, and Straight Ahead Jazz. Come and enjoy the breathtaking scenery and fresh air while experiencing the spectacular High Sierra mountains that become filled with the sounds from some of the world's finest musicians. We call it "Jazz with Altitude". Most of the 10 music venues are in two areas of town-along Old Mammoth Road and in the Village area. Some are small indoor areas, but most are located under large tents. Food and drink are available for purchase, chairs are provided, and many locations have dance floors. Come listen to our "free" shows from 3-7pm Thursday July 10th. A special feature of this event is our Jazz Camp for 13-17 year olds. We are proud to be one of the few festivals of this type to provide a week long camp for students to learn how to "improvise". We will feature these campers on stage both Friday & Saturday. Try to come to one of their stes, you will be amazed at their talent. Something special for our 20th anniversary will be a Friday morning parade featuring the bands playing at the Jubilee. Also, expect "special" sets throughout the weekend such as "pianorama" where piano players play solo for 1/2 a set.You may hear ragtime, boobie woogie, and just about any other style of music. Music listening hours are from approximately the following: Wed. from 7-10:30pm, Thurs. from 3-11pm, Fri. from 12:30pm-1am, Sat. from 9:30am-1am, Sun. from 8:30am-5:30pm. For those who can't get enough and are not ready to stop hearing great music, we will have "Extra Jazz after dark" from 6:30-9:30pm Sunday for an extra charge. "All Jubilee" badges are currently on sale until March 3rd for $75.00, until May 1st for $80.00, and after May 1st for $85.00-the same price as at the gate. Children under 12 are free when accompanied with an adult. Youth badges (13-17) are only $10. 00 for the whole weekend, and college age (18-22) are $40 for the weekend. Daily & evening badges will be available at the gate the day/evening they are to be used. Locally you can call 760-934-2478 for more information, or use 1-877-mtn-jazz (877-686-5299)."
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Cornfest in Brentwood
Date: July 11-13,2008
Times: Friday 5-10 pm; Sat. 10 am to 10 pm; Sun 10 am to 6 pm
Address: Brentwood, CA
Phone/Fax Number: (925) 634-3344
URL: http://www.brentwoodchamber.com
Description: Fireworks, crafts, foods, rides, corn shucking, and more.
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Temecula Valley International Jazz Festival
Date: July 11-13, 2008
Times: varies
Address: Old Town Temecula, CA
Email: email@musiciansworkshop.org
Phone/Fax Number: 951-678-2517
URL: http://www.temeculajazzfest.com/
Description: Jazz, food, and spirits are the features of this Temecula festival.
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French Festival
Date: July 12-13, 2008
Address: Oak Park
Santa Barbara, CA
Email: mailto:frenchfestival@yahoo.com
Phone: 805-564-7274
URL: http://www.frenchfestival.com/
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Obon Festival
Date: July 12-13, 2008
Times: Start noon
Address: Fifth and Jackson streets
San Jose, CA
Phone/Fax Number: (408) 293-9292
URL: http://www.sjbetsuin.com/
Description: Japanese food and Obon dancers make this festival a fun event.
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Summer Arts Fair-Mendocino
Date: July 12-13, 2008
Times: 10am-5pm
Address: Art Center’s garden property near the Mendocino Headlands in Mendocino
Phone/Fax Number: (800) 653-332 or (707) 937-5818
URL: http://www.mendocinoartcenter.org
Description from their web site: “Over two days, a small village of artists, artisans, musicians and entertainers come, set up their displays, then just as quickly disappear until the next year. The fair features an exciting mixture of artwork in a variety of styles, materials and techniques..”
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Oakland Scottish Highland Games
Date: July 12-13, 2008
Times: 10 am to 5 pm
Address: Dunsmuir Historic Estate
2960 Peralta Oaks Ct.Oakland, CA
Phone/Fax Number: (510) 615-5555
URL:http://www.dunsmuirgames.com/
Description: Scottish festival that includes all the components necessary for an event to remember: caber tossing, bagpipes, dancing, and more.
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Date: Every Wednesday through August 20, 2008 (7/16, 7/23, 7/30, 8/6, 8/13, and 8/20)
Time: 6pm - 8:30pm
Address: Third Avenue Village’s Memorial Bowl, Chula Vista
Phone: 619.422.1982
email: mailto:vanessa@thirdavenuevillage.com
URL: http://www.thirdavenuevillage.com/
Description from the organizer: “This summer come prepared to dance to the various music vibes at the Village Vibes Concert Series. Every Wednesday from July 16 through August 20, enjoy free six concerts at Third Avenue Village’s Memorial Bowl; kicking off with the Bayou Brothers on July 16, playing Cajun Zydeco & New Orleans Blues; on July 23 bring your dancing shoes for a night of stylized salsa with Luna Llena; listen to the jazz sounds of Jazz ’88 All Stars performing on July 30; remember the classic rock hits of the 60’s, 70’s, and 80’s with Blue Rockit on August 6; on August 13, Castillo Band will entertain the crowd with Spanish rock; Michele Lundeen & Blues Streak performing rhythm and blues on August 20.
All concerts are free of charge, just bring your lawn chair, blanket or mat, and get ready to spend your summer Wednesday nights with the companionship of you friends and family. Enjoy a different concert every week and sway the night away with good Village Vibes. Concerts start at 6:00p.m., and end at 8:30p.m.
The Village Vibes Concert Series is presented by Cox Communications, City of Chula Vista, Third Avenue Village Association, and People’s Chevrolet.”
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California Wine Festival
Date: July 18-19, 2008
Address: Santa Barbara, California
Email: mailto:kami@californiawinefestival.com
Phone: FAX: 805-966-6218
URL: http://www.californiawinefestival.com/
Description: Searching for a Merlot?
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California Peach Festival
Date: July 19-20, 2008
Times: Sat. 11am to 11 pm and Sun. 10am to 4pm
Address: Downtown Marysville, CA
Email address: sjacobsen@marysvillepd.org
Phone/Fax Number: (530) 749-3954
URL: http://www.marysvillepeachfest.com/index.htm
Description from their web site: “This year’s Marysville Peach Festival, formerly the California Peach Festival, is scheduled for July 19th and 20th in historic downtown Marysville.
Come and enjoy the food, entertainment, arts and crafts with the forty thousand plus other people who regularly visit the annual Marysville Peach Festival in Historic Downtown Marysville!.”
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Annual Gold Digger Days Celebration
Date: July 19, 2008
Times: varies
Address: Greenville, CA
Email: email@musiciansworkshop.org
Phone/Fax Number: 530-284-6633
URL: http://www.indianvalley.net/
Description: Parade, street fair, prospectors, and a chili cook off.
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Bodega Seafood, Art, and Wine Festival
Date: MOVED TO -- August 23-24, 2008
Times: Saturday 10am to 6pm and Sunday 10am to 5pm
Address: Watts Ranch on Bodega Highway right next to the town of Bodega
Email address: jciel@sbcglobal.net
Phone: 707-824-8717
URL: Bodega Bay Seafood, Art, and Wine Festival
Description from the event organizer : " This exciting festival showcases the best of California's wineries and breweries, artists and craftspeople, as well as featuring outstanding entertainment, and of course a delicious selection of seafood vendors. The new location this year at the Watts Ranch in the picturesque town of Bodega on scenic Bodega Highway. This annual fundraiser, benefiting both the Stewards of the Coast and Redwoods and the Bodega Volunteer Fire Dept, also has wonderful activities for kids, and environmental exhibits. Enjoy mouth watering barbequed oysters, crab cakes, cedar plank salmon, Maine lobster rolls, albacore wrapped in bacon, or seafood jambalaya, just a few of the entrees served up at the festival. A juried art and craft marketplace of a 100 top quality artisans from throughout California. The wine and micro brewed beer tasting, will feature 25 wineries and a dozen microbreweries. There will be lots of entertainment on 3 stages, including an eclectic mix of blues, jazz, swing, cajun, and latin, as well as jugglers, puppets, and dance."
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Lambtown, USA
Date: July 19, 2008
Times: 9am-10pm
Address: May Fair Grounds
655 S. First St. (State Route 113)
Dixon, CA
Phone/Fax Number: (707) 678-9615
Description from their web site: “The Dixon Lambtown, USA Committee has planned another great Lambtown Festival for your family this year. The festival will be held at Hall Park, 600 East A St., Dixon, on Saturday, July 28th, 2007, from 9 A.M. to 6 P.M. For your enjoyment, will fine more focused craft and fiber booths, competitions, and, as always, a variety of great food celebrating the lamb industry and the rich agricultural heritage of the region. This year's live entertainment will feature music and performances from many cultures including Basque, Spanish, Greek, Scottish, Peruvian and American Country.
Admission for this family event is FREE! though a $1 donation, will automatically enter you in a raffle for a fantastic prize! Parking is limited within a short walking distance for free. Abundant parking is available within the downtown and other areas which will have signage on the day of the event, and FREE shuttles will deliver you right to the Festival area! The Festival will take place in Hall Park, at 600 East A Street.”
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San Mateo Street Fair
Date: July 20, 2008
Times: 10am to 4pm
Address: San Mateo, CA (directions)
Email address: info@festafoundation.org
Phone/Fax Number: 650.349.9879
URL: http://www.festafoundation.org/
Description from their web site: "The Festa Foundation sponsored San Mateo Street Fair is the biggest annual event in San Mateo. People come from all over the Bay Area to shop for art and handmade goods, sample Italian cuisine, listen to music, and take in the spectacular display at our annual chalk art gallery. There's something for everyone."
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"Jammin' for the Salmon" Festival
Date: July
Times: Starts 5 pm Friday
Address: Nordheimer Camp ground on the Salmon River
Email address: info@srrc.org
Phone: (530) 722-5037 to reserve
your tickets (suggested donation - $40)
URL: http://srrc.org/
Description from their web site: "Musical acts, enviromental awareness for Spring Chinook Salmon, children's booth, vendors, and food."
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Gilroy Garlic Festival
Date: July 25-27, 2008
Times: varies
Address: Gilroy, CA (directions)
Email address: clove@gilroygarlicfestival.com
Phone/Fax Number: 408.842.1625
URL: http://www.gilroygarlicfestival.com/
Description: “Where else can one feast on food laced with over two tons of fresh garlic, enjoy three stages of musical entertainment, shop in arts and crafts, view the great garlic cook-off and other celebrity cooking demonstrations, spend time in the children's area, visit interactive displays set up by many of our sponsors, soak up some glorious sunshine, and mingle with a fun bunch of garlic-loving people? The GILROY GARLIC FESTIVAL in Gilroy, California!!”
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The Annual PUPUSA Festival--
El Salvador Community Food Fair
Date: July 26-27, 2008
Time: noon-9pm
Address: Wilshire Blvd. & Park View St.
Los Angeles, CA
Email: amedina325@pacbell.net
Phone: 818 734-2744
URL: http://www.hispaniceventsmarketing.com/
Description from the event organizer: "More than 15,000 Hispanics attendants will enjoy food from El Salvador especially the most popular a tortilla called PUPUSA, which is stuffed with cheese, refried beans and other fillings such as beef or pork rinds then grilled and served with spicy pickled cabbage and hot sauce.
At this free Fair you will find different type of Salvadorian food such as: fried plantain (a type of green banana), fried beans with rice (casamiento), cheese or cream, coffee, rice and beans, steak or chicken, salad and tropical fruit such as mangoes, watermelon or jocotes, a deep-red, pitted fruit. Beans and rice, a meat dish and fruit. Arroz, a rich yellow rice, is a common dish, as are pollo dorado (roasted golden chicken), carne asada (roast meat, usually beef), and pollo or carne encebollado (chicken or meat stewed with vegetables). Mariscada is a type of fish stew that includes lobster, crab, shrimp and other fish. Pasteles, which are pockets of corn flour dough stuffed with meat, worked into a crescent shape and deep-fried.
Drinks are coffee and hot chocolate. Licuados and refrescos (fruit drinks) are also popular. Horchata and cebada are barley-based drinks with cinnamon.
·Food: fried green bananas, pollo dorado, fried beans with rice (casamiento),
mariscadas, fried sweet bananas,
pasteles, licuados, jocotes, etc.
· Arts & crafts/Commercial products
· Marketing & Promotions from various companies
· Immigration, Education
· Community Services
· Real Estate/Home Loans
· Legal Services/Finances
· Job opportunities/Sales
In addition, attendants will find free health screenings for the whole family, free gifts, Carnival Games, Live Music, and a variety of products, services and information provided by all type of exhibitors."
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Oxnard Salsa Festival
Date: July 26-27, 2008
Address: Oxnard, California
Email: mailto:info@oxnardsalsafestival.com
Phone: (805) 247-0197
URL: http://www.oxnardsalsafestival.com/
Description: You want to dance the salsa after sample the fare at this festival.
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Benicia Waterfront Festival
Date: July 26-27, 2008
Times: varies
Address: Benicia, CA (directions)
Phone/Fax Number: (707) 745-9791
URL:http://www.beniciamainstreet.org/events.php
Description from their site: "The festival includes live musical entertainment, over 35 micro brews, a wine garden, specialty foods, a kid’s fun alley, and an open air marketplace. The Offshore Power Boat Racing Association’s " Race the Strait" Grand Prix is scheduled for Sunday, July 31 at 1 p.m. Offshore racers will match themselves and their equipment against other racers and the unpredictable open waters at speeds of up to 160 miles per hour!"
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Courtland Pear Fair
Date: July 27, 2008
Times: 9am to 7pm
Address: Courtland, CA (directions)
Email address: information@pearfair.com
Phone/Fax Number: 916.775.2000
Description from their web site: "The Pear Fair is held in the River Delta town of Courtland which is located 20 miles south of Sacramento on scenic Highway 160. Beat the city heat and come enjoy the glorious 'Delta Breezes' as you celebrate with us!!
The fair offers a wide range of entertainment for everyone and a scrumptious food court with many foods to choose from! Be sure to get your slice of pear pie and pear smoothies early before they sell out! To quench your thirst, join us in the Beer and Wine Garden for a cold refreshing pear beer or taste some of the local wines of the delta. Don't forget to take home your souvenir wine glass!
Be sure to catch our Parade at noon, you will want a good seat for this great tradition! As the day goes on be sure to sit back and enjoy one of the great bands featured at the fair!"
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Annual Joaquin Murrieta Ride
Date: July 27, 2008
Times: afternoon (TBA--see below)
Address: Three Rocks, CA
Phone/Fax Number: (916) 833-6570
URL: N/A
Description from press release : "Featured Performer: Trick Roper James Barrera -- The 29th Annual Joaquin Murrieta Ride (JMR) is a three-day extravaganza in which an estimated 300 “jinetes” or horse people will participate in California’s largest horseback ride. The ride begins on Friday, July 25th and ends on Sunday, July 27th. The Ride concludes with a special Sunday afternoon ceremony, entertainment and award presentations in a new location adjacent to Three Rocks. The Sunday program is expected to draw upwards to 1,000 spectators. This California spectacle attracts international media, history buffs, local politicians and interested members of the community."
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