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Wildflower Century Ride

Butte County Bicycle Ride
Chico Wildflower Century Ride

Bike riders can enjoy the hilly Wildcat 100 & 125, the traditional Wildflower 100 & 65, the Flatflower 60 & 30, and the Childflower 12. Wildfest pre-ride party.

Annual event: April

Chico, CA

wildflowercentury.org

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California Central Coast Bike Event:
San Luis Obispo County also has a cycling race / ride called the Wildflower Century SLOBC held in March

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Burney Basin Days

Burney Basin

Held in the hills above Redding in the mountain town of Burney. The impressive volcanic Lassen forests, with small town events like Burney Basin Days draws tourists from near & far.

Parade, fireworks, craft fair, breakfast and lunch, car show, bed races, horseshoe throwing competition and a cornhole tournament. Plenty of great camping all around this location. The few local motels fill up fast during summer months.

Annual event; July

530-335-2111

BURNEY CA

burneychamber.com

Chamber members display 2017 Burney Basin Days TiShirts

Burney Falls
Burney Falls is a popular California State Park.

Big Bear Renaissance Faire

Big Bear Ren Faire

Big Bear Lake’s Renaissance Faire

Three weekends of fun, music and merriment. An authentic re-creation of an English Summer Faire. Visit an exciting, vibrant village where you can experience a joust, strolling entertainers, stage performances, beautiful handcrafts, delicious food and drink, children’s area and the spirit of the days of William Shakespeare and the Renaissance.

Meadow Park
41276 Park Ave.
Big Bear Lake, CA 92315

Annual event; August
909-237-0448

BIG BEAR, CA

bigbearrenfaire.org

Murphys Irish Day

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photo credit Jim Last

Murphy’s Irish Day

3rd Saturday in March

#MID-  MURPHYS IRISH DAY

One of the premier annual events, where thousands of people gather in the historic gold rush town of Murphys Camp to honor its Celtic heritage – and to celebrate as only the Irish can.

Parade, live music, jugglers, antique cars, horses, bagpipes, with village shops and restaurants all open. The picturesque Main Street is filled with booths offering handcrafted items, original art, photographs, tasty food, wine, and beverages.

Sponsored by the
Murphys Business Association

Annual event: March
One day event

Murphys, CA

visitmurphys.com/murphys-irish-day

 

Irish Day parade
photo credit Jim Last

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Los Angeles County Fair

The Fun Starts Here

LA County Fair

Los Angeles County Fair is held several miles from downtown LA; at the Pomona Fairgrounds (off Interstate 10). Concerts, carnival rides & games, exhibits, horse shows, home & garden shows, arts & crafts. Big event for the county of Los Angeles.

NOTE 2022:
The LA Fair has permanently moved to the month of May

Annual event; May
909-623-3111

Los Angeles CA

lacountyfair.com

Black Cowboy Parade

I do believe in black cowboys!

Black Cowboy Parade

The Oakland Black Cowboy Association is best known for the Black Cowboy Parade & Festival, the only celebration of its kind in the U.S.A. This parade is held in memory of the black cowboys that helped to settle the American West.

Annual event; October
One day event

Oakland CA

blackcowboyassociation.org

 

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Death Ride

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3 Sierra Passes: DeathRide Bike Race

A summer tour of the California Alps in a High Sierra 129 mile long cycling course. This is one of the premier cycling events – held for more than 30 years!

Climb 15,000+ feet in elevation. Monitor Pass (8314′); Ebbett’s Pass (8730′); Carson Pass (8573′)

Annual event; July

MARKLEEVILLE CA

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markleeville

Markleeville CA & Monitor Pass (Hwy 89) are south of Lake Tahoe, connecting US Highway 395 to the upper alpine heights of the Sierra Nevada mountains. Car camping spots and backpacking in this region are located near the aspen groves, lakes, creeks or pine forest.

Summer is prime tourists season here; Grover Hot Springs State Park is nearby, so is a bunch of lakes & creeks inside the Toiyabe National Forest / Carson District.

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rest stop in the valley at Monitor Pass

Latin American Festival

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Latin America in Old Town, San Diego
Bazaar del Mundo Latin American Festival

San Diego hosts a Latin American Festival to celebrate Hispanic culture. People can take in a variety of demonstrations, entertainment, & feast on Mexican cuisine at this free weekend event.

Bazaar del Mundo’s annual festival presents one of the nation’s most extensive collections of authentic Mexican folk art, traditional clothing and textiles, colorful collectibles and dazzling jewelry, plus entertainment and Mexican cuisine.

Annual event; August
619-296-3161

Bazaar del Mundo
Old Town San Diego

San Diego California

oldtownsandiegoguide.com/events

Silver State 508 Bicycle Race

Virginia City

Silver State 508 Bike Race

Starting in 2014 Death Valley National Park  announced that there will be NO sporting events of any kind held within Death Valley National Park, so this particular event has been relocated to the high desert region of Reno, Nevada

Claimed as the “Toughest 48 hours in Sport”, a 508-mile bicycle race revered the world over for its epic mountain climbs, stark desert scenery, desolate roads, and its reputation as one of the toughest but most gratifying endurance challenges.

*NOTE: moved from the month of October to September

Annual event: September

RENO, NV

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Six Mile Canyon

Downhills

508 Bike Route

Fiesta Hermosa Beach

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Fiesta Hermosa
Hermosa Beach Street Fair

This long running beach block party is always held on the extended Memorial Day Weekend – kicking off the summer months. 3 days of live music, art, food & fun.

Annual event; May

HERMOSA BEACH CA

fiestahermosa.net

 

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Volcano Rod Run Car Show

Mc Cloud California

2022, this car show event is now called the

Motor the Mountain Car Show

This event is a Classic Car Show & Shine in McCloud CA. All vehicles thru 1969 are invited. Golf, Lunches, BBQ & more. Poker Run, Ladies Poker Walk in town, awards & raffle prizes.

Held in downtown @ Hoo Hoo Park
McCloud, California 96057

Annual event; August

MCCLOUD CA

mccloudchamber.com

Calabasas Pumpkin Festival

Long Lines for Food

Pumpkin Fest in Calabasas
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Calabasas Pumpkin Festival is a lively street fair along Lost Hills Road; Games & Rides at Juan Bautista De Anza Park, 3701 Lost Hills Rd, Calabasas, California

Annual event; October
818-222-5680

calabasaschamber.com/pumpkin-festival

Climate Ride in California

Climate Ride 2012

California Climate Ride

This cycling event has now morphed into multiple events at various locations.

Green Fondo, California

Annual charity bike ride where folks ride a few hundred miles over days, learn about clean energy, support a great cause, and have fun cycling. Bike route changes every year.

San Francisco Bay Area / Santa Cruz Mountains

Redwood Glen, Loma Mar, CA
Annual event: May

climateride.org

Climate Ride 2012

Climate Ride 2012

Climate Ride 2012

Gold Country Fair

Auburn Gold Country Fair - 7 September 2007

Auburn Gold Country Fair

California Gold Country Fair

Auburn is home to the Gold Country Fair every September. 4-day event w/ parade, pony rides, carnival rides & games, entertainment.

1273 High Street
Auburn, CA 95604

Annual event; September
530-823-4533

Auburn CA

goldcountryfair.com

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Father’s Day Invitational Auto Show

Annual Father’s Day Invitational Auto Show
Yountville Car Show

Napa Wine Country celebrates the “art of the driving machine,” from the national champions to the local favorites, to one-of-a-kind collector curiosities. More than 100 early and late model automobiles.

Annual event; June
707-944-2451

One Day Only
Free to the public from 10am to 3pm

V Marketplace
Yountville CA