Flower Garden SHOW & SALE June 7–8. Plant and flower vendors, seminars, food, live music. $5–$9. Mission San Juan Capistrano, 26801 Ortega Hwy., San Juan Capistrano, 949.234.1300. Map F6
Baroque music festival June 15–22. 28th annual event features concerts at Sherman Library & Gardens (2647 E. Pacific Coast Hwy., Corona del Mar, June 18 and 20) and St. Michael & All Angels Church (3233 Pacific View Drive, Corona del Mar, June 15, 16 and 22). $15–$35. Festival information: 949.760.7887. Map M16
Summer food, wine and microbrew festival June 19. Benefit features sampling from wineries and local restaurants and entertainment. $55. South Coast Plaza, Bear Street Wing, 3333 Bristol St., Costa Mesa, 800.782.8888. Map J13
Art-A-Fair June 27–Aug. 31. Art festival shows work from 125 juried artists. The festival has a Venetian theme this year. $3.50–$7, under 13 free. 777 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, 949.494.4514. Map G15
SAWDUST ART FESTIVAL June 27–Aug. 31. Works by more than 200 artists, art demos, children's activities, outdoor cafes, live music in eucalyptus grove. $3–$20, under 6 free. 935 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, 949.494.3030. Map G15
FESTIVAL OF ARTS July 6–Aug. 30. California's longest-running outdoor fine-art exhibition features work by 140 artists. $7, under 12 free. 650 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, 800.487.3378. Map G15
PAGEANT OF THE MASTERS uly 9–Aug. 30. Actors spectacularly re-create works of art in living tableaux with narration, live orchestra. Theme this year is "All the World's a Stage." $15–$90. 650 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, 800.487.3378. ap G15
Orange county Fair July 11–Aug. 3. Carnival rides, 4-H competition, food, wine tasting, pig races, motocross and concerts. Theme: "Say Cheese!" Closed Mondays. $5–$9, under 6 free; parking $5–$10. 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, 714.708.FAIR. Map K12
U.S. Open of surfing and beach games July 18–27. Surf, skate, BMX and motocross competitions; beach activities and concerts. Along Pacific Coast Highway between Santa Ana River and Beach Boulevard, Huntington Beach, 714.536.1454. Map N10
RinGling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey CiRcus July 23–Aug. 3. Spectacle's 138th edition. $15–$90. Honda Center, 2695 E. Katella Ave., Anaheim, 714.704.2500. Map I11
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA HOME & GARDEN SHOW Aug. 20–24. All the latest innovations, designs and products. Free. Anaheim Convention Center, 800 W. Katella Ave., Anaheim, 714.765.8950. ap I10
Fourth of July
Newport dunes fourth of july extravaganza July 4. 50th annual celebration; activities include BBQ, face painting, games. Evening ends with fireworks. Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort, 1131 Backbay Drive, Newport Beach, 949.729.3863. Map M14
DANA POINT FIREWORKS July 4. Display at 9 p.m. over Doheny State Beach is synchronized to music (tune to 88.5 FM). Free shuttle from Dana Hills High School (33333 Golden Lantern) 10 a.m.–11:30 p.m. 949.248.3530, 949.923.2255. Map K17
HuntinGTON BEACH Fourth of July Celebration July 4–6. Largest Independence Day parade west of the Mississippi. Festivities include 5K race, pancake breakfast, fireworks over pier. Main Street and Pacific Coast Highway, Huntington Beach, 949.494.5388. Map N9 |
