Welcome to the May festivals page of California County Fairs and Festivals. This page contains the festivals that take place during May 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.
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Description from the publicists: "The Annual Norway Day Festival is around the corner. We are excited to present you many new events and entertainers this year. In addition to a fantastic day time schedule we are also excited to present the evening events. Friday night we kick off the weekend with a concert. On Saturday the four visiting chefs will dazzle guests with their delicious dinner. Space for the evening events are limited so make sure you buy your tickets today."
Description: Our Damboree event takes place the fist Saturday in May every year. We start with a great Pancake Breakfast at our local fire hall followed by a Parade and then we move to the Day at The Park where you will find great food, craft vendors and plenty of entertainment. Bring your chairs and a blanket to lay down and have a picinc on and plan on spending the entire day enjoying our local weather, food, fair vendors and entertainment.
Description from the publicists: "Since 1979, the Endangered Species Faire has commemorated Earth Day with a full-day of exhibits, activities, presentations and entertainment. Between 6,000 and 10,000 individuals of all ages visit and participate in Northern California's oldest annual environmental fair held at Cedar Grove in Bidwell Park. The Faire is designed to give local school classrooms, government agencies, environmental organizations and community groups a public forum to present information on ecology, wildlife and a host of environmental issues."
Description: Enjoy a beautiful day meeting local businesses who create products and services that make a positive difference. From organic, sustainable, to eco-friendly, local made and fair trade these companies care about you and our environment.
Description from their website:"The mission of the Whole Earth Festival is to envision and create a community driven festival of education, music, and art. We will ensure that as little ‘waste’ as possible is generated during this festival. We will cultivate amazing organic produce grown in the WEF garden into tasty, nutritional meals to feed volunteers, staff, & performers, while making it both yummy and educational."
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.
Description: The Strawberry Festival is a Roseville tradition.
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Koroneburg Old World Renaissance Festival Date: May 7- June 19
Time: 11am - 7pm saturdays, 11am-6pm Sundays and Memorial Day (open until 9pm may 28 and june 18 with special after dark shows!)
Address: Crossroads Riverview Park, 14600 River Road, Corona, CA 92880
Phone: 951-735-0101
Email: prince@renaissanceinfo.com
URL: www.koroneburg.com
Description: Join us for feast, drink, and merriment at the only permanent rennaissance village in California! Baron Heinrich Von Lauffer invites you to enjoy his lush garden estate nestled in the hills of Corona, CA along with reenactment encampents and world class entertainment including fire shows, sword juggling, comedy, voluptuous wenches and mugs of german beer.
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Josua Tree Music Festival Date: May 13th, 2011 - May 15th, 2011
Time: 11am
Location: 2601 Sunfair Rd. Joshua Tree, CA
Email: jtmusicfest@gmail.com
Phone: 877-327-6265
URL: http://www.joshuatreemusicfestival.com/
Description: The Joshua Tree Lake Campground is soul central station for the festivals. The Copper Mountains provide a red rock sunset backdrop to this 40 acre privately owned venue, which is located 9 miles from the entrance to the otherworldly Joshua Tree National Park. Live music runs continuously from 11am til past midnight on SAT, and from 11am - 7pm on SUN. Kids 10 and under free. An intimate setting, where the distinction between artist and audience is blurred, and a passionate performance can be truly relished in close proximity to the stage.
Vendor Contact information: Inquire via email regarding sponsor/partner/alliance with two of the very few multi day camp out music festivals in Southern California.
Description from Greg Leiser: "Artists from all over California will be selling their exquisite gourd art, gourd supplies and tools.
Free demonstrations from expert gourd artists. Musical performance by the Putah Creek Crawdads. On-site food service. Gourd art classes being offered..must pre-register.
Children's Gourd Crafting Corner. The California Gourd Society will be sponsoring, for the first time, a Northern California Section Gourd Art Display." Parking and admission are free.
Description: The event will feature crafters and artists from a variety of mediums including but not limited to: painting, ceramics, fine art, weavers, crochet, knitters, wood carving, and photography.
All artwork and crafts must be hand crafted.
Description: Step in to a vibrant marketplace deep in a Himalayan Mountain village. Life is simple. Market stalls spill in to the streets. Old world charm feeds the mind and soul.Performances by:
Caroluna, Ancient Peace, Riffat Sultana, Teed Rockwell,
Natya Rasa, Dholrhythms, Dance Identity, Karma Moffett,
Danceversity, Tamarind Jones, TseringCho, Chaksam-Pa,
and more… Aum.
Description: The Sequoia Foodie Fest promotes the diversity of California's agricultural commodities. Our theme, “California's Most Delicious Adventure”, showcases local celebrity chef cook-offs, food & wine pairings, demonstrations & samplings, local law enforcement Iron Chef contest, life-sized citrus sculptures, live music, kids entertainment. Funds benefit: Boys & Girls Clubs of the Sequoias.
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California West Coast Brew Festival 2011
Date: May 21st 2011
Time: 1:00 - 4:00pm
Location: Miller Park 2790 Marina View Drive
Email: wcbf2011@yahoo.com
Phone: 916-924-EVENTS (3836)
URL: http://www.westcoastbrewfest.com
Description: The West Coast Brew Fest 2011 is our 12th Annual celebration of the
West Coast heritage of the microbrew revolution. Featuring Tokenless Microbrew
Tasting of over 120 different beers from over 60 breweries, along with Live
Music and Great Food and not to mention Awesome People! WCBF holds a
BCJP-sanctioned Commercial Craft Competition two weeks prior to the event and
winning Breweries will be displaying their award-winning brews at the festival.
A complete list of breweries attending will be available online two weeks prior
to the event. Tickets are only $40 the day of event or $30 prepay on our
website.
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Description from their site: “The California Strawberry Festival kicks off summer fun at the picturesque Strawberry Meadows of College Park in Oxnard – California's Strawberry Coast.”
Description: This festival celebrates the importance of artichokes to Castroville, and you will find it fried, sautéed, grilled, pickled, and creamed. Artichokes aren’t the only thing being shown off at this two-day event, you’ll see a classic car show, a parade on Sunday, musical entertainment, and fun for the entire family.
Description from their site: “Our event takes place Memorial Day Weekend each year. Approximately 700 mules will compete in 169 events, during the nation’s premier mule show. Bob Tallman and Bob Feist will take the microphone, educate and entertain crowds that have grown in excess of 30,000 fans.
The country stars appear at our concert on Thursday night. The country’s longest running non-motorized parade takes place Saturday morning at 10:00 right down Main St. in Bishop. Mule shows begin on Tuesday and end Sunday night. The eleven mule shows consist of: western, youth, English, cattle working, gaited, coon jumping, racing, musical tires, gymkhana, packing, shoeing, chariot racing, and driving. There are barbecues, country dances and an arts & crafts show. All taking place at the foot of the beautiful Eastern Sierra.”
Description: Annual Fiesta Days celebrates Vacaville’s Spanish and Mexican heritage. Come out and enjoy the Fiesta Days Parade, the largest parade held in the state of California. Family-fun carnival Thur-Sun at Andrews Park, Annual Classic Car Show, the Whiskerino Contest, Diaper Derby, Annual Dart Tournament, and the hottest contest around, the Onion and Jalapeno Pepper Eating Contest – Watch out, the traditional Jailhouse is back and looking for customers! Musical entertainment Thur-Sun at the CreekWalk.
Description: The annual California Festival of Beers at Avila Beach Resort, Avila Beach California benefiting Hospice of San Luis Obispo County. Features over 50 brewers and over 100 of their finest microbrewed creations. Admission includes souvenir beer glass and unlimited (but responsible) samples of offerings. Enjoy some of California's most beautiful settings while listening to the sounds of the featured bands. $40 before May7, $45 after. DD $10
Description: Cajun music, dancing, food, and fun at this free event at Rancho Santa Susana Park in Simi Valley. Visit their web site for more information (details still pending at this publishing).
Date: May 29-30, 2011
Time: 9-5
Address: San Ramon Community Center & Park
Email: caartists@earthlink.net
Phone: 650 348-7699
URL: www.caartists.com
Description: Arts & Crafts Festival, Children's Area, Kite Making, Hot Air Balloons, Food
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