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Annual
Tree Lighting Ceremony
December
The
town kicks off the holiday season with it's
annual treelighting ceremony. Ceremony starts
at Historic Town Center Park, with activites
at Mission San Juan Capistrano, Omar's Petting
Zoo and Blas Aguilar Adobe.
LOCATION:
Downtown San Juan Capistrano
INFORMATION:
949-493-5911
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Annual
CARe Show
January
Benefitting the San Juan Capistrano Animal
Rescue Organization, cars from all over
Southern California participate in the open-class
show, with trophies going to the top 15
entries.
Event
also includes live entertainment, displays,
vendor booths and opportunity drawings.
LOCATION:
San Juan Capistrano Community Center/Sports
Park
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 Taste
of San Juan
February
This
is the kick-off celebration of the Fiesta
de las Golondrinas. The Taste brings together
many of San Juan's marvelous restaurants
under one roof to tempt you with 'tastes'
of their fare.
LOCATION:
varies
INFORMATION:
949-493-1976
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Spring
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 The
Kid's Pet Parade
March
Part
of the annual Fiesta de las Golondrinas
celebration. Kids between the ages of 5 to 12 can show
off their favorite animals in a contest
for, The Cutest, Most Unusual, Best Team
Costume (owner and pet), Funniest &
Most Obedient (pet, not child!).
LOCATION:
Cooks
Park - Corner of La Novia and Calle Arroyo
INFORMATION:
949-493-1976
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 El Presidenté Ball
March
Journey back to the late 1800s of early
California and let the Fiesta Association
show you how "the West was fun" at this
western style dinner dance, honoring Tacy
Lee, La Presidenta of the Fiesta Association.
Joing the dining, dancing and gaming where
all colorful characters are welcome!
LOCATION:
El Adobe Restaurant
San Juan Capistrano
INFORMATION:
949-493-1976
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 Swallows
Day Fiesta Grande
March
This
night of Old West entertainment consists
of four contests are rolled into one! Best
Dressed Old West Man, Best Dressed Old West
Woman, Best Belt Buckle, and the Hairiest
Man (best moustache and/or beard). So don
your finest Old West outfit, belt buckle
or facial hair! and enter one or more of
the contests.
For
the more timid, spectators are always welcome
at the hilarious Fiesta Grandé.
INFORMATION
949-493-1976
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Easter
Eggstravaganza
March / April
This annual Easter event usually includes
Easter Baskets, Egg Decorating, Face Painting
& an Egg Hunt with a special guest appearance
from the Easter Bunny himself. The event
is sponsored by the Rotary Club & the City
of San Juan Capistrano.
LOCATION:
Historic Town Center Park
31852 El Camino Real
San Juan Capistrano
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 Mariachi
Festival
May/June
The
festival includes entertainment, "Battle
of the Mariachis" and authentic Mexican
food. Mariachi performers compete for cash
prizes. This event is free with paid admission
to the mission.
LOCATION:
Mission San Juan Capistrano
El Camino Real/Ortega Hwy
San Juan Capistrano
INFORMATION:
(949) 234-1321
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Summer
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San
Juan Summer Nights
June - September
San Juan Summer Nites offers the perfect
night on the town for visitors of all ages.
The concert features live music, a local
business expo, youth area with free activities,
food booths and a beer/wine booth.
LOCATION:
San Juan Capistrano's Historic Town Center
Park
El Camino Real
INFORMATION:
949-493-5911
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 Capistrano
Shakespeare Festival
July
The
Camino Real Playhouse presents Shakespeare
in the outdoor theater next to the Camino
Real Playhouse.
LOCATION:
Camino Real Playhouse
31776 El Camino Real
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675 675
INFORMATION:
(949) 489-8082
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San
Juan Capistrano Festival and Fireworks Display
July 4
Music,
vendors and a spectacular show are all part
of this annual event held at the Sports
Park. Bring a chair and blanket. No pets,
personal fireworks or barbeques permitted.
No entrance fee and free parking.
LOCATION:
The Sports Park
25925 Camino Del Avion.
San Juan Capistrano
INFORMATION:
949-493-5911
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Fall
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 J.F.
Shea Therapeutic Riding Center Annual BBQ
and Country Faire
September
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.
Country western wear is encouraged!
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:
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Ghost
Tours
October
The San Juan Capistrano Historical Society's
walking tour guides offer up a spooky walking
tour of Los Rios Street, the oldest residential
neighborhood in California. Be prepared
for creepy tales of big black dogs, strange
monks who have lost their heads, ghostly
tales about a lady in white and other goings
on.
LOCATION:
O'Neill Museum
Los Rios Street
INFORMATION:
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Featuring
Festivals and Events in San Juan Capistrano, California
Please
let us know about any upcoming events that you may be aware
of. You can send us details by email to sales@orangecounty.net
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