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Los Angeles County Calendar
of Annual Events
AUGUST
EVENTS
Please Note:
We no longer offer specific
dates for listed events. For specifics regarding each event,
please follow the link or call the information number.
Long Beach Celtic Music
Festival-by-the-Sea
-- Long Beach
Sawdust
Art Festival
--
Orange County
Although this festival is located in neighboring
Orange County, it does warrant mention here. Several hundred artisans
and crafts people showcase their works in an original environment of
hand-built booths, strolling entertainment and free art and craft
lessons for children. Information: (949) 494-3030
Shakespeare by the Sea
-- Torrance (Wilson Park Gazebo), Wilmington (Banning Park -
Banning Museum), Los Angeles (Cheviot Hills Park), Hermosa Beach (Valley
Park), Newport Beach (Grant Howald Park), San Pedro (Point Fermin Park).
Outdoor summer performances of a selected play by Shakespeare. Free to the public. Bring a picnic basket.
Summer Nights at the Ford
(Hollywood)
--
John Anson Ford Amphitheatre, Los Angeles
World and classical music, dance,
jazz, film, and family events in the historic John Anson Ford
Amphitheater. A picnic area, food & beverage concessions and a gift shop.
Admission charge. Information: (323) 461-3673
Shakespeare Festival/LA --
Palos Verdes (South Coast
Botanical Gardens)
Featuring Shakespeare's The Merry Wives of Windsor.
Honor the Food For Thought admission policy and bring canned food for free
admission. Information: (213) 481-2273
City of Los
Angeles Youth Triathlon
-- Los Angeles
San Pedro (Cabrillo Beach)
Hansen Dam Aquatic Park
Combines three of the top participant sports in the
U.S. - swimming, cycling and running in a youth triathlon for ages 7
to 14.
Information: (714)
978-1528
Taste of San Pedro
--
San Pedro (Point Fermin Park, 807 West Paseo Del Mar)
Sample
food from local restaurants, listen to nonstop stage entertainment, and enjoy an
array of classic cars and artisans. Kids may frolic in the Children’s area and
enjoy face painting, the Ferris Wheel, and a rock-climbing wall.
Information: (310) 832-7272
Hungarian
Festival
-- Torrance
(Alpine Village Park)
Hungarian culture is celebrated at this gathering with gypsy
music, goulash and Hungarian dance. Information: (310) 327-4384
Long Beach Jazz Festival
-- Long Beach
Against the backdrop of the Queen Mary and Long Beach Marina, this event
features great jazz and food. Information: (562) 424-0013
Block Party and Arts
Festival -- San Pedro (1003 South Beacon Street)
A San Pedro
tradition for eighteen years celebrating music, food, and interactive arts
activities in a fun environment for the entire family. Information: (310)
514-4940
Festival Tropical
(Latin Tropical Music Street Festival) -- Hollywood
In the heart of Hollywood, families from Mexico, the Caribbean,
and all the Americas converge to enjoy free live performances of Salsa, Cumbia and Merengue. Information: (323) 962-4735
Nisei Week Japanese Festival
-- Los Angeles (Little Tokyo)
L.A.'s oldest ethnic festival celebrates traditional and contemporary Japanese American cultural heritage. Folk dancing, bands, exhibits, carnivals, art exhibits and parades. Information: (213) 687-7193
Children’s Festival of the Arts
-- Los Angeles
This celebration of children features entertainment, mask and
musical instrument making, music, story-telling, and a closing parade.
Information: (323) 871-ARTS x 2787
Polish
American Festival -- Torrance (Alpine Village Park)
Celebrating Polish culture! Information: (310) 327-4384
L.A. Greek Fest -- Los
Angeles (1324 S. Normandy Avenue at Pico)
The L.A. Greek Fest is held on the Grand Plaza of the
St. Sophia Cathedral located in the Byzantine Latino Quarter of Los
Angeles. This event is L.A.’s premier Greek Festival featuring the best of
Greek foods, pastries, music, and folk dancing along with exotic gifts and
arts and craft booths, making this festival a trip to Greece without the
travel. Information: (323) 737-2424
Watts Summer Festival -- Los Angeles
First held in 1966, this is the oldest African-American cultural
festival in California. Arts, concerts, film, sports and children's villages,
carnival, and parade. Information: (323) 789-7304
Marcus Garvey
Day Celebration
-- Los Angeles
This festival celebrates the life of Marcus Garvey. The event includes a
libation ceremony, African dancers and drummers, film presentation,
entertainment, delicious food, African clothing, and handcrafted
jewelry. Information: (323) 929-5550
Marcus Garvey Day Parade and Festival
-- Los Angeles (The Elegant Manor, 3115 W Adams Blvd)
This is an annual celebration of the birth, life, and
philosophies of Marcus Mosiah Garvey who united over eight million Africans
worldwide in the 1920s. This is a grassroots community event that invites
all to celebrate "Africa for the Africans at home or Abroad" with many
speakers, performers, exhibits, a parade, and a festival. Information: (323)
735-9642
Los Angeles African
Marketplace and Cultural Faire -- Los Angeles
This event celebrates the African Diaspora with
a Village Gourd Festival, Brazilian Trade and Music Festival, the Celebrity
Village Games, a soccer tournament, an African Business Expo, entertainment, and
arts and crafts. Information: (323) 734-1164
Czech Slovak
Festival -- Torrance (Alpine Village Park)
Celebrating Czech Slovak culture! Information: (310) 327-4384
American Hot Rod
Car Show -- Whittier (Uptown)
Hot Rods, Classics, and on display. Enjoy the fun, music, food and
more. Also stroll the merchant sidewalk sale. Information: (562) 696-2662
Kidsfaire
-- Pomona (Los
Angeles County Fairplex)
California's largest children's and family event, featuring more
than 350 interactive exhibits, fun family booths and non-stop children's
entertainment. Special exhibits include the Family Adventure Zone, Puppet Shows,
Magicians, Jugglers, Rides, and Arts and Crafts. Visit Safari-Town, watch
cheetahs and meet other jungle creatures, favorite farm animals, petting zoos
and pony rides. Clown-Town offers kids the chance to play, side by side, with
the best clowns on the planet, learning to juggle, ride a unicycle or fly high
on a trapeze. Information:
(866) 444-EXPO
Fiesta
La Ballona Weekend Fair -- Culver City (Veteran's Park, 4100
Overland Ave)
Culver City's premiere community event features a variety of
events that culminates in a two-day weekend fiesta in the
park. The traditional weekend town fair features great food from Culver City
restaurants new and old, and music, crafts, rides and more.
Information: (310) 253-6662
Sunset Junction Street Faire
-- Los Angeles (3600 to 4600 Sunset Blvd)
This annual street fair is one of the largest and most diverse
in Los Angeles. Unique crafts booths, ethnic food, and plenty of
entertainment to celebrate the spirit of L.A. Information: (323) 661-7771
Venice Showcase Festival
--
Venice (Venice Beach Recreation Center, 1800 Ocean Front Walk)
From unusual street performances to artists and artisans, to
bodybuilders pumping iron at the world famous Muscle Beach, to talented
skateboarders and rollerbladers demonstrating their aerial prowess, all that
makes Venice unique will be featured. Live entertainment, a Children’s area,
sports activities, food, and more will be also offered. Information: (310)
399-2775 or (888) 527-2757
Fiesta de San Gabriel
-- San Gabriel (San Gabriel Mission, 428 S Mission Dr)
This three-day fiesta celebrates the founding of the San Gabriel
Mission in 1771. It is the oldest festival in Los Angeles County. Thousands of
people attend the fiesta to enjoy a variety of festivities including rides,
games, international food, and prizes. Visitors are invited to view the Mission
and experience the beautiful historic San Gabriel Mission District, the
"Birthplace of the Los Angeles Region." Information: (626) 457-3048,
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Hula Mau - Southern California's Annual Hula & Chant Competition
-- Long Beach (Performing Arts Center - Terrace Theater)
The Young
Hawaiians of Southern California present this competition featuring
arts, crafts, food and lots of music and dance. Information: (714)
505-4666; (562) 436-3661 (box office)
Harvest
Festival -- Long Beach (Convention Center)
This touring festival celebrates the season by featuring a market-place full of arts,
crafts, entertainment and food. Information: (800) 321-1213, ext. 234
Long Beach Blues Festival
--
Long Beach (Cal State Long Beach)
This festival, the largest of its kind west of Chicago, features big name acts,
records, memorabilia and food. Information: (562) 985-5566
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