Celebrating their 50th year Golden Jubilee at the Renaissance Pleasure Faire!Saturdays & Sundays, April 7 - May 20, 10 am - 7 pm
Santa Fe Dam Recreation Area, Irwindale Everyone is invited to explore our exotic and adventurous English sea port town! We have over 1500 costumed performers, 150 booths with crafts, hand-powered rides, games, hearty English ales, fine wines and gourmet foods. For more info call 626-969-4750 or go online at www.renfair.com/socal… |
Upcoming Events
Oxnard 2012 California Strawberry FestivalSaturday & Sunday, May 19 & 20, 10 am - 6:30 pm
Strawberry Meadows of College Park, 3250 South Rose Avenue, Oxnard Strawberry pizza anyone? A delicious destination for family fun, the 29th Annual CALIFORNIA STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL gets underway May 19 and 20. Among the nation’s top outdoor events, the Festival serves up a menu of delectable strawberry delights, along with concerts on two stages, Strawberryland For Kids with free rides and attractions, gooey contests, 200+ Fine Arts & Crafts booths, the Strawberry Promenade with cooking demonstrations, the Green Scene, and more… |
Family Fun
San Pedro Special Grunion Fish-tivalTuesday May 22, 7 pm - Midnight Cabrillo Marine Aquarium, 3720 Stephen M White Dr, San Pedro Come join us for a night of fishy fun and celebrate southern California’s very own Grunion fish! Hatch grunion eggs, learn how to make grunion origami, participate in grunion arts and crafts, watch a classic grunion video, interact with grunion researchers, touch live tidepool animals and see the many fish and other live animals in the Aquarium. Don’t miss your chance to test your GQ (Grunion Quotient), or guess what’s in the Mystery Box! After participating in fun grunion activities, everyone will head to the beach to observe these enchanting fish. During the month of May grunion may be observed, but not captured. Warm clothing is recommended. |
Costa Mesa Scottish Fair and Highland GamesSaturday & Sunday, May 26 & 27
Orange County Fair & Event Center, 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa An annual celebration of Scottish and Irish music, dance, sports, family fun and foodand culture in Orange County. The Massed Bands will perform at the opening ceremony on Saturday starting at 12 Noon, and at Closing Ceremonies, held both days starting at 5 pm. |
Music
Dana Point 15th Annual Doheny Blues FestivalSaturday and Sunday, May 19 & 29 Doheny State Beach, Dana Point This year’s line-up includes Gregg Allman and Steve Miller Band at the Doheny Blues Fesitval on May 19 & 20. They will join Buddy Guy, Los Lonely Boys, Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue, Tab Benoit, Johnny Winter and Imelda May. More artists to be announced soon. |
What's Cooking
From ShockinglyDelicious.com Mango Caprese Salad!Visit ShockinglyDelicious.com and sign up to get recipes by e-mail, so you never miss out on new postings!
Mangos are starting to roll into the markets, cheap and delicious! Modernize a classic Caprese salad by adding ripe mango chunks to your fresh mozzarella, tomatoes and basil. You can dust with a touch of truffle salt, or a splash of your insanely expensive balsamic, or eat it naked. It’s all good. |
Charitable Events
Newport Beach SUP For a Pup EventSaturday, May 19, 10 am - 5 pm Keanon, 864 West Sixteenth St, Newport Beach They are having approximately 20 dogs on site that are available for adoption. The mission of this project is to raise mone fo rA Wish For Animals, find homes for dogs and offer great deals on premium products. |
Event Calendar
Costa Mesa Orange Coast College Swap MeetEvery Saturday and Sunday from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Orange Coast College- 2701 Fairview Road, Costa Mesa Held each Saturday and Sunday on campus (Adams Ave. parking lot) from 8 AM to 3 PM. |








