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 International
Street Fair - Orange
Labor Day Weekend
International foods, crafts, folk dancing and
music. Many different ethnic foods and costume.
The Street Fair has become known for the variety
of food reflecting cuisine from around the world.
They provide food, drink, entertainment and crafts
to the visitors.
LOCATION:
Street Fair is located in a four-square block
area radiating out from the center of the Orange
Plaza, which is the intersection of Chapman and
Glassell.
Directions
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 Hello
Kitty Boardfest - Huntington Beach
Labor Day Weekend
Hello Kitty BoardfestSM is returning to the Huntington
Beach Pier on Labor Day weekend. The surf-inspired
festival features a family-oriented beach exposition
showcasing free attractions and games, surf clinics,
skateboarding demonstrations and live music all
set against the backdrop of a top-rated professional
women's surfing competition.
Free
daily activities include a rock climbing wall,
a mechanical surfboard, face painting, an obstacle
course, and a moon bounce house and games every
hour including sand castle building contests,
tug-of-war, hula hoop contests, relay races, and
more.
LOCATION:
Huntington
Beach Pier
Huntington Beach, CA
INFORMATION:
(714) 375-1132
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 Annual
Festival of Children
Costa Mesa
Beginning early September and continuing every
weekend throughout the month. Over two million
people attended last year’s celebration of childhood.
Showcasing over 50 children’s charities, this
year’s Festival of Children brings together even
more fun activities for children and families
to enjoy together. It will feature more than 100
special events, including celebrity appearances,
live performances, character appearances, arts
& crafts, special demonstrations and more.
All
events are free to the public.
LOCATION:
South
Coast Plaza
Costa Mesa
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 Richard
Henry Dana Charity Regatta - Dana
Point
Three days of competitive sailing and one day
fishing tournament. Participants
have the opportunity to enjoy the benefits of
the Dana Point Yacht Club, which features a breathtaking
clubhouse and panoramic views of the Dana Point
Harbor.
A
wide variety of activities will take place throughout
the four days. Some of which include; Thursday
Lido & Capri sail races and the Texas Hold'em
Poker Tournament, Friday sponsor and VIP recognition
dinner, Saturday and Sunday boaters continental
breakfast, a full day of sail races and a fishing
tournament both Saturday and Sunday, Saturday
evenings Casino night, and Sunday's boaters lunch
and awards. All four-days of fun filled events
will be open to Sponsors.
LOCATION:
Dana
Point Yacht Club
Dana Point, CA
INFORMATION:
949-496-2900
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 Octoberfest
- Huntington Beach
If you love to drink beer, eat bratwürst and sauerkraut
and enjoy dancing to "Oompah-pa music directly
from Linzerbuben, Austria, then you'll love the
Oktoberfest at Old World Village with its traditional
German festivity. Complete
with German bands imported from Europe, dancing,
and imported beers (of course) and tasty German
foods from bratwürst to potato salad to hot pretzels
and apple strudel, Oktoberfest has something for
everyone.
LOCATION:
7561 Center Avenue
Huntington Beach
INFORMATION:
714-647-7107
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 Annual
Taste of Newport - Newport Beach
The
Taste of
Newport is a three-day festival drawing over 75,000
people with over 30 restaurants, 15 wineries,
rich tasting brews, flavorful drinks and top notch
live entertainment. The Taste is truly Newport
Beach's social event of the year!
LOCATION:
Newport
Center Drive,
Fashion Island in Newport Beach
Directions
INFORMATION:
949-729-4400
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 International
Beach Cleanup Day - Dana Point
Every year Project AWARE Foundation (located in
Rancho Santa Margarita) organizes a beach cleanup
at Salt Creek Park. Volunteers have been invaluable
with weighing the trash collected and ensuring
recyclables are separated and recording data.
This
is also an opportunity for youth to get involved
with the AWARE Kids program.
LOCATION:
Salt Creek State Beach
Dana Point
INFORMATION:
1-866-80-AWARE
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 Orange
County Heart Walk
Irvine
This
event brings together community and health-minded
citizens to promote fun, fitness, and the American
Heart Association's lifesaving research and education
programs. Participants are invited to take part
in their choice of a 5K walk/run or 1K Kid's Fun
Run! Following these events, participants are
invited to enter the festival area that offers
free entertainment, food, health screenings, Fun
Zone, Survivor Cafe and products and demonstrations
from dozens of local businesses.
Location:
Irvine Spectrum Center
intersection of Fortune and Gateway
INFORMATION:
949-856-3555
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 J.F.
Shea Therapeutic Riding Center Annual County BBQ
- San Juan Capistrano
Over
1500 attendees will attend this traditional family
barbecue in a casual setting featuring live country
western entertainment, activities for children,
live and silent auctions and riding demonstrations
throughout the evening.
All
proceeds benefit the programs of the J.F. Shea
Therapeutic Riding Center dedicated to improving
the lives of persons with disabilities through
horsemanship.
LOCATION:
The J.F. Shea Therapeutic Riding Center
26284 Oso Road
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
INFORMATION:
949-240-8441
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 NORCECA
Continental Championship - Anaheim
The
North, Central America, and Caribbean Volleyball
Confederation (NORCECA) Senior Men’s Volleyball
Championship makes its way to Anaheim as the U.S.
Men’s Volleyball team faces-off against Mexico,
Canada, Cuba, Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic,
Panama, and Barbados to emerge as the one team
from their zone to go on to compete for a bid
for the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, China.
LOCATION:
Anaheim Convention Center Arena
INFORMATION:
Ticket available online
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 Cruisin'
For A Cure Car Show
Costa Mesa
The
world's largest one day car show dedicated to
helping find a cure for Prostate Cancer.
LOCATION:
Orange County Fairgrounds
Costa Mesa
INFORMATION:
(949) 588-8777
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 Wines
of the World
- Santa Ana
Wine
and Food Tasting event. Featuring a selection
of domestic and imported fine wine labels and
a taste of South Coast Metro's best restaurants.
$75 per person.
LOCATION:
South Coast Plaza Village Green
1631 Sunflower
Santa Ana
INFORMATION:
714-885-9095
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 Aliso
Viejo Founders Day Fair
Aliso
Viejo residents, their families and friends are
invited to join this annual "good old-fashioned"
fun-filled event at the historic AV Ranch. BBQ,
live music, games and food is available.
INFORMATION:
(949) 425-2550
LOCATION:
AV Ranch
100 Park Avenue
Aliso Viejo
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 Harvest
Festival of Dulcimers
Saturday,
September 27, 2008
The
festival will have teaching workshops in beginning,
intermediate, and advanced levels for the American
fretted dulcimer (also known as the Appalachian
or mountain dulcimer) and the hammered dulcimer,
as well as worskhops for other folk instruments
Including bodhran or Irish drum. Hawaijan slack-key
guitar and ukulele. There will also be a workshop
on Irish singing.
Location:
Dana Point Harbor Youth and Group Facility
34451 Ensenada Place
Dana Point, CA
INFORMATION:
(562) 861-7049
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 Tiller
Days-
Tustin
Tustin
Tiller Days has been a regular event in Tustin
since 1957. The event provides an opportinity
for Tustin to celebrate Orange County's agricultural
heritage. Features Parade (on Saturday at 10 am),
carnival, rides, food and entertainmnet
LOCATION:
Columbus Tustin Park
Located at the corner of Prospect and Irvine Blvd
Directions
INFORMATION:
714-573-3326
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 Kidsfaire
- America’s Family Expo
Costa Mesa
Kidsfaire; America’s Family Expo offers over 350
interactive exhibits and non-stop family entertainment
LOCATION
Orange County Fairgrounds
Costa Mesa
INFORMATION:
866-283-8600
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Annual
Sandcastle Contest - Corona Del Mar
Hosted
by the Commodores Club of the Newport Beach Chamber
of Commerce, thousands of sightseers will descend
on "Big Corona Beach" to view amazing sand sculptures
created by participants ranging from the novice
to the expert.
Whether
you're a participant or a spectator, it's a perfect
way to spend the day with family and friends.
LOCATION:
Corona del Mar State Beach
(Marguerite & Ocean Blvd., Corona del Mar)
INFORMATION:
949-729-4400
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 The
Heritage Festival and Parade - Placentia
Since
1965, this celebration of the city's heritage
includes a parade and fair booths. The festivities
begin with the Chamber of Commerce pancake breakfast
at 7:00 a.m. followed by the parade and band review
at 9:30 a.m. The festival begins at 10:00 a.m.
and will feature many exciting activities for
the entire family including the 20th annual car
show, a crafts fair, food booths, kids games and
more.
LOCATION:
Tri-City Park
2301 N. Kraemer Blvd.
Placentia
INFORMATION:
(714) 524-8535
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Persian Festival of Autumn (Mehregan)-
Costa Mesa
This
is the largest Iranian-American gathering in the
United States with over 20,000 visitors during
the two-day event. You will enjoy ancestral Dances,
Persian Customs, Arts and Crafts, Ancient Sports,
Live Musical Performances, and taste the exotic
Persian food.
LOCATION:
Orange County Fairgrounds
Costa Mesa
Map
INFORMATION:
949-851-3993
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 Community
Nature Day at Rancho Sonado
Inside the Outdoors® invites you and your family
to join us for a day where you can learn how to
reconnect with nature. There will be live animals,
activities for all ages (including guided activities
for young children), interpretive hikes, sustainable
living workshops, food, and an eco-expo featuring
environmentally friendly vendors from around the
community to help you learn how to lessen your
carbon footprint. This event if free so please
come and join us!
LOCATION:
8755 Santiago Canyon Road
Silverado, CA 92676
INFORMATION:
(714) 708-3885
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 Silverado
Days - Buena Park
Held
each October, this community festival includes
a parade, food and game booths. Featured contests
include World Amateur Arm Wrestling Championship,
Custom Car Show,a pie-eating contest, International
Chili Society Chili Cook off, hog calling, sexiest/hairiest
legs, Little Miss Chili Pepper & Mr Hot Stuff
Baby Contest, dog show and Karaoke Contest.
LOCATION:
William Peak Park
7225 El Dorado Drive
714-521-0261
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 Vintage
at the Mission
- San Juan Capistrano
An
annual celebration produced by the San Juan Capistrano
Chamber
of Commerce to commemorate the return of its famous,
small swallows to their winter home in
Goya, Argentina. Includes dancing, entertainment,
dining and wine tasting.
LOCATION:
Mission San Juan Capistrano
Ortega Hwy & El Camino Real
San Juan Capistrano
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