Summer is in full swing, which means tons of fun for the whole family with these events in Southern California in August 2021. From music festivals and the fair to local food festivals, it’s an exciting month ahead! Check out the highlights across SoCal and mark your calendars. The time to plan your Labor Day weekend is now!
Orange County August Events
Taste of Placentia
Thursday, August 19th
5 pm - 9 pm
Sponsored by our very own Denise Tash Team out of our First Team Real Estate Yorba Linda office, the Taste of Placentia is a community favorite featuring close to 80 different vendors including restaurants, breweries, wine, businesses, and more! Pre-sale tickets are just $25 for unlimited food and drink tastings and $30 at the door.
Orange International Street Fair
Friday, September 3rd – Sunday, September 5th
Friday 5-10 PM | Saturday & Sunday 10 AM-10 PM
The Orange International Street Fair is BACK for 2021! Filling Old Towne Orange with food booths from around the world, the street fair is all about delicious eats. Each street leading out of the Old Towne Plaza features a selection of international food and drinks, including German, Irish, English, Polynesian, American, Greek, Japanese, Swiss, Italian, Lebanese, Australian, and Mexican areas. Enjoy live music all weekend long plus the Children’s street, arts and crafts, community booths, beer booths, and more.
Sawdust Art Festival
Now – Sunday, September 5th
11 am - 7 pm, Sun-Thurs | 11 am - 10 pm, Fri-Sat
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A Southern California summer staple, the Sawdust Festival in Laguna Beach is open for business! The fully outdoor craft market is the perfect place to shop for local art with everything from jewelry and handblown glass to upcycled surfboards and ceramics. You never know what you'll fall in love with.
Pageant of the Masters
Now – Friday, September 3rd
Nightly Shows @ 8:30 pm
Orange County Fair
Now – Sunday, August 15th
Wednesdays – Sundays
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Don't miss your chance to check out the Orange County Fair, ending this month! From tasty fried treats to the Alaskan pig races, there's so much to see and enjoy. Make sure to pre-order your tickets this year because fair days will sell out to keep capacity at a safe level.
Rise Against at FivePoints Amphitheater
Saturday, August 21st
7:30 pm
First Team Anaheim Hills Blood Drive
Wednesday, September 1st
10 am - 4 pm
After a successful Red Cross Blood Drive back in June, our team in Anaheim Hills is back with another chance to give back and save a life! Join us for the next Red Cross Blood Drive at 8028 E Santa Ana Canyon Rd, Anaheim, CA 92808. Follow the link above to secure your appointment time now.
San Diego August Events
Annual Taste of Encinitas
Tuesday, August 31st
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
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Treat your taste buds to food and drink samples from 20+ restaurants and enjoy local wine and local craft beer served at 18 Sip Stops hosted by shops and salons. There will be non-alcoholic sip stops throughout town as well! Pause along the way to enjoy live music at several venues.
Carlsbad Music Festival
Friday, August 27th - Sunday, August 29th
5 pm - 8 pm
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The Carlsbad Music Festival is back with adventurous music by the beach! The 17th Annual Festival will feature dozens of adventurous and eclectic artists for a full 3-day summer fest. The entirely outdoor concert will take place on the lawn at St. Michael's by the Sea.
North Park Farmers Market
Thursdays between 29th and Ray Street
3 pm - 7:30 pm
Nighttime Zoo at the San Diego Zoo
Now - Monday, September 6th
9 am - 8 pm
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Virtual Summer Youth Art Programs
Now - Friday, August 13th
9 am - 12 pm
Designed for all ages including elementary, middle, and high school students, the various Virtual Summer Youth Art Programs allow students to learn from artist-educators while enjoying the San Diego Museum of Art virtually. Summer Camps and Teen Studios include live art instruction with lesson plans, studio activities, and online tours.
Los Angeles August Events
Boat Cinema
Now - Sunday, September 26thFriday, Saturday and Sundays
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You've seen movies in the park and at the beach, but have you ever gone to an outdoor movie on the water? Boat Cinema is a whole new way to enjoy an outdoor movie this summer at Castaic Lake in Los Angeles County. Movies for August include The Little Mermaid, Jaws, Bridesmaids, Friday the 13th, Shrek, Cape Fear, Splash, Moana, Mad Max Fury Road, The Ring, and Toy Story 4.
Free Grand Performances
Now - Monday, September 25th
See the website for dates
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Uproar
Friday, August 13th
7 pm
This hip-hop festival will feature Weezy, Young Money, and Friends live at the Grand Opening of The Torch, the recently renovated outdoor music and event venue located at the historic, Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. The event will include a hip-hop dance competition, Art Walk, vendors, food, and drinks.
626 Night Market
Friday, August 27th - Sunday, August 29th
4 - 8 pm & 8 pm - Close
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Held at Santa Anita Park in Arcadia, the 626 Night Market is chock full of local food trucks and vendors for an evening of delicious treats. You can also find the Night Market at the Alameda County Fairgrounds in Pleasanton on August 6-8th and August 20-22th and at the OC Fairgrounds on October 1-3rd, 8-10th and 22-24th.
Inland Empire August Events
Shakespeare in the Vines
Thursday, August 5th - Saturday, August 28th
Seating open 6/6:30 PM; Shows 7/7:30 PM
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A summer classic, Shakespeare in the Vines is held at Baily Winery. This month, the cast will be performing The Taming of the Shrew. Guests are encouraged to bring their picnic meals to settle in for a magical night of Shakespeare under the stars and among the vines. Wine and soft drinks will be available for purchase.
Palm Springs VillageFest
Now – Thursday, August 26th
Thursdays at 7 pm
Taking place every Thursday evening from downtown, this street fair features art, entertainment, crafts, shopping, and amazing food. Dogs and children are welcome to join the fun as well! The late-night festival is the perfect opportunity to shop locally and enjoy the local flair and flavor of the desert out of the sun.
Splash House
Friday, August 13th - Sunday, August 15th
Friday, August 20th - Sunday, August 22nd
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Splash House is the ultimate pool party concert mash-up. Featuring the best in-house, disco, and electronica, three different hotels sync up to create a seamless experience. The event also includes an After Hours party at the Palm Springs Air Museum with even more great music with a vintage aircraft backdrop.
Temecula Summer Sunset Concert Series
Thursday nights, through August
Gates open at 6:30 pm
Held at the CRC Amphitheater at 30875 Rancho Vista Road, here's the lineup of live music for August!
Thursday, August 5 Pulp Vixen
Thursday, August 12 Bad Chemistry
Thursday, August 19 Chris Fast Blues Band
Thursday, August 26 Undercover Live
Beyond Wonderland
Friday, August 27th and Saturday, August 28th
NOS Event Center, San Bernardino
