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Los Angeles County Calendar of
Annual Events
SEPTEMBER EVENTS
Please Note:
We no longer offer specific
dates (except for the City of Los Angeles Birthday Celebration) for
listed events. For specifics regarding each event, please follow
the link or call the information number.
Walk to Remember -- Mission San Gabriel to Olvera Street
Celebrating the establishment of the City of Los Angeles more than 200 years
ago. A retracing of the nine mile route taken by the 44 original settlers of El
Pueblo de Los Angeles in 1781. Information: (949) 653-1088
City of Los Angeles Birthday
Celebration -- Los Angeles (Olvera
St.)
Sep. 4. LA’s longest running celebration - historic reenactments, artisan
demonstrations, entertainment and food are all part of this event. Information:
(213) 485-6855
Oktoberfest
--
Torrance (Alpine Village)
Celebrating the great German Oktoberfest with a 3,000 seat Beergarten, oom pah bands from Germany and lots of competitions for best
beerstein holding, woodsawing, cowmilking, yodeling, pretzel eating, etc.
Information: (310) 327-4384
Festival of Philippine
Arts & Culture -- San Pedro
(Pt. Fermin)
Celebrate Philippine independence with music, dance, Filipino films, food, arts,
crafts, children’s games, and a rice planting exhibit at this festival.
Information: (213) 389-3050
City of Los Angeles Triathlon --
Los Angeles
Combines three of the top participant sports in the
U.S. - swimming, cycling and running in one of the largest triathlons
in the country.
Information: (714)
978-1528
Silver
Lake
Film Festival --
Los Angeles (Silver Lake)
A showcase for alternative features, short films and
videos. Music, art and lectures will also be featured. Information:
(323) 993-7225
Mexican Independence
Festivities
-- Los Angeles
(Olvera St.)
This Olvera St. celebration features entertainment, ballet folklorico,
mariachi music, an art exhibit, Mexican food and children’s activities.
Information: (213) 485-6855
Los Angeles County
Fair -- Los Angeles County Fairgrounds, Pomona
The largest county fair in North America. Features exhibits, carnival fides,
rodeos, shows, entertainment, music and a variety of activities for all ages.
Information: (909) 623-3111
Moon Festival -- Los Angeles (Chinatown)
The Moon Festival, one of
the most celebrated Chinese holidays, is observed in Chinatown with
two days of cultural entertainment and activities for the entire
family. The festivities include a traditional lion dance, a lantern
parade with children, a Moon Festival ceremony and moon viewing.
Information: (213) 680-0243
Oldies
& Goodies Classic Car Show -- Santa Clarita (Saugus
Speedway, 22500 Soledad Cyn Rd)
500-plus cars, trucks and motorcycles competing in 30 trophy class
categories. A family event of live "oldies" bands, dancing, food,
beer, rides, games and vendors. Information: (661) 259-3886
Palos Verdes
Tour d'Epicure Road Rallye -- Rancho Palos Verdes
Classic, antique and sports automobiles on display. Information:
(800) 923-2615
Manhattan Beach Arts Festival
--
Manhattan Beach (Manhattan Beach Blvd between Pier and
Valley Dr)
This festival features food from local restaurants, music, dancing, workshops,
and all forms of art. Information: (310) 802-5403
Latinos in Hollywood Photographic
Exhibition --
Hollywood
(Egyptian Theater, 6712 Hollywood Blvd)
The
exhibition highlights the history, achievements, and participation of
Latinos in the film and television industry from early beginnings to
the present. More than 140 still photographs are featured.
Information: (310) 274-6234
Los
Angeles International Short Film Festival -- Los
Angeles (Hollywood)
The premier short film festival in the nation. More than 100 original
short films will be shown along with panel discussions and workshops. The
Character Actor Award will also be presented to an actor/actress of high
artistic integrity. Information: (323) 663-0242
Los Angeles Korean Festival "Hangawee"
-- Los
Angeles (Seoul International Park)
Come celebrate the richness of
Korean culture at this festival, which features a parade, a business expo with
over 120 booths, an international food court and a fun-filled street carnival.
Information: (213) 487-9696
Catalina Festival of
Art
--
Avalon, Catalina Island
The annual Catalina Festival of Art’s exhibits feature
mixed media, photography, crafts, sculpture and a young artists show.
Information: (310) 510-0808
East Side Art Crawl --
Art galleries in the Los Feliz, Silverlake, and Echo Park area
Participating galleries will throw their doors open
for two nights from 7 to 11 pm. Refreshments and free entertainment
will be provided at many of the galleries. (323) 666-7667
Minnie Riperton
5K/10K Run & Family Walk
--
Los Angeles (Exposition Park)
A good cause to fight breast cancer and a good run. Information: (323)
291-7723
Re-enactment of the "Battle of Rio San Gabriel" -- Pico
Rivera (Paramount Blvd. & Loch Lomond Rd)
This is the first time this historical battle
will be re-enacted. Relive one of the most pivotal
events in California history. 10:00 am-4:00 pm.
Two battles daily at 11:00 am & 2:30 pm. Information: Tony Delgadillo
at (323) 722-9937
Brazilian Street Carnival and Independence Day
Celebration -- Long Beach (Downtown)
Downtown Long Beach transforms into a Rio Carnival with Brazilian
bands, food, crafts, and a big Rio-style parade. Information: (562) 438-3669
City of West Hollywood Book
Fair -- West Hollywood (West Hollywood Park, 647 N San Vicente
Blvd)
The
Book Fair will promote literacy and feature writing workshops,
multi-cultural food booths, poetry salons, entertainment and a diverse
group of authors and artists discussing a variety of topics.
Admission is free. Information: (323) 848-6460
The Salvadoran Parade & Festival
-- Los Angeles (L.A. City College)
A parade and festival to celebrate Salvadoran heritage along with traditional food,
music, public readings and other family events. Information:
(213) 487-2950
Taste of Santa
Monica -- Santa Monica Pier
Sample delicious treats from 40 Santa Monica fine
restaurants, enjoy live music and chef demonstrations all day and the
warm summer sunshine and cool ocean breezes on Santa Monica pier.
Information: (310) 393-9825
Thai Cultural Day
--
Los Angeles (Barnsdall Art Park,
4800 Hollywood Blvd)
This festival celebrates Thai culture with a parade, dance, costume contests,
folk music, Thai food, vegetable carvings, film, games, and Thai boxing.
Information: (310) 827-2910
Lobster Festival --
Redondo Beach (Seaside Lagoon)
This three-day beach fest is the "Original Lobster Festival" with
musical entertainment, a children’s stage, lobsters, food, drink and dancing.
Information:
(310) 376-6911
Watts Towers Day of the Drum Festival
-- Los Angeles (Watts Towers Arts Center)
This grand event features Afro-Cuban folk music, Afro-Brazilian percussion
ensembles, and steel, Japanese Taiko and jazz drummers. Information: (213) 847-4646
Hart of the West
Intertribal Pow Wow -- Santa Clarita (William S. Hart Park
& Museum)
Rated as the number one Native American event in California. A
display of cultural activities and crafts and a spiritual celebration. This
event has grown to 60 booths and 200 dancers. Information: (661) 255-9295
Latino Book &
Family Festival -- Los Angeles (Exposition Park - Sports
Arena)
This event is the largest Latino expo in the nation and
offers six themed villages: Book; Careers, Education, & Technology;
Children's; Culture & Travel; Health; and Mi Casita. Also featured are
entertainment, authentic food, and cultural presentations.
Information: (310) 745-1567
Valyermo Fall
Festival -- Valyermo
A festive gathering with the community of the Benedictine monks of St. Andrew's
Abbey. Crafts,
food, arts, animals, music, dance and exhibitions. (661) 944-2178
Abbot Kinney
Boulevard Festival -- Los Angeles (Venice)
A multicultural street fair featuring entertainment, children's
area and rides. Information: (310) 396-3772
Simon Rodia's Watts
Towers Jazz Festival
-- Los Angeles (Watts Towers Arts Center)
L.A.'s first and oldest
Jazz festival featuring arts, crafts, children’s activities, food, and
jazz, gospel and rhythm and blues music. Information: (213) 847-4646
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