Indio International Tamale FestivalDecember 5–6, 2026Indio International Tamale FestivalDecember 5–6, 2026 Taste your way through some of the best tamales in California
Bracebridge DinnersDecember 8–18, 2026 Bracebridge DinnersDecember 8–18, 2026 Dine amid candlelit pageantry in a beloved Yosemite holiday tradition
Newport Beach Christmas Boat ParadeDecember 16–20, 2026 Newport Beach Christmas Boat ParadeDecember 16–20, 2026 California's biggest and longest-running holiday boat parade
Rose Parade and Rose BowlJanuary 1, 2027Rose Parade and Rose BowlJanuary 1, 2027 Pasadena comes alive with vibrant flower-filled floats, marching bands, and horses to celebrate the Rose Bowl
Palm Springs International Film FestivalJanuary 7–18, 2027Palm Springs International Film FestivalJanuary 7–18, 2027 Get an Oscar-night preview in Palm Springs
Santa Barbara International Film FestivalFebruary 3–13, 2027Santa Barbara International Film FestivalFebruary 3–13, 2027 Catch rising talent and Oscar buzz at this acclaimed coastal festival
AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-AmFebruary 13, 2027AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-AmFebruary 13, 2027 This charity golf tournament draws top pros to the California’s Central Coast
Actor AwardsFebruary 28, 2027Actor AwardsFebruary 28, 2027 See film and TV stars gather for one of Hollywood’s biggest nights
BNP Paribas OpenFebruary 28–March 14, 2027BNP Paribas OpenFebruary 28–March 14, 2027 Experience world-class tennis up close at the premier Coachella Valley stadium
Academy AwardsMarch 14, 2027Academy AwardsMarch 14, 2027 Feel the Oscars buzz in Hollywood on film’s biggest night
Pebble Beach Food & WineApril 1–4, 2027Pebble Beach Food & WineApril 1–4, 2027 Savor rare pours and chef-driven feasts on a legendary stretch of coast
Oakdale RodeoApril 11–12, 2027Oakdale RodeoApril 11–12, 2027 Feel the thrill of broncs, bulls, and small-town cowboy tradition
Life Time Sea Otter ClassicApril 15–18, 2027Life Time Sea Otter ClassicApril 15–18, 2027 Race, ride, or run at the cycling festival held in Monterey
UC Davis Picnic DayApril 17, 2027UC Davis Picnic DayApril 17, 2027 Discover parades, dachshund races, and classic Aggie traditions
Calaveras County Fair & Jumping Frog JubileeMay 13–16, 2027Calaveras County Fair & Jumping Frog JubileeMay 13–16, 2027 Experience the renowned festival that Mark Twain helped make famous
Strawberry Music FestivalMay 15–16, 2027Strawberry Music FestivalMay 15–16, 2027 A four-day festival celebrating strawberries, music, and the mountains
Bottlerock Napa ValleyMay 28–30, 2027Bottlerock Napa ValleyMay 28–30, 2027 A three-day musical festival in Napa Valley wine country
Kinetic Grand ChampionshipMay 29–31, 2027Kinetic Grand ChampionshipMay 29–31, 2027 Bizarre and beautiful people-powered boats race down the North Coast
San Francisco Pride Celebration & ParadeJune 26–27, 2027San Francisco Pride Celebration & ParadeJune 26–27, 2027 The two-day festival features performances, booths, and (of course) a parade
Festival of Arts, Pageant of the MastersJune 30–August 28, 2027Festival of Arts, Pageant of the MastersJune 30–August 28, 2027 Witness art come to life as local volunteers recreate "living paintings"
Comic-Con InternationalJuly 22–25, 2027Comic-Con InternationalJuly 22–25, 2027 The biggest pop culture celebration in the nation returns to San Diego
Bear Valley Music FestivalJuly 23–August 8, 2027Bear Valley Music FestivalJuly 23–August 8, 2027 Hear symphonies soar in an alpine village under Sierra skies
Outside LandsAugust 6–8, 2027 Outside LandsAugust 6–8, 2027 Catch big-name acts, bay bites, and art in Golden Gate Park
Gravenstein Apple FairAugust 7–8, 2027Gravenstein Apple FairAugust 7–8, 2027 Apple pie, cider, strudel, and more await at the Gravenstein Apple Fair
California Wine MonthSeptember 1–30, 2027California Wine MonthSeptember 1–30, 2027 Raise a glass to harvest with winery events across California
California State Fair September 17–October 3, 2027California State Fair September 17–October 3, 2027 From fried treats to fireworks to wine, this Sacramento classic delivers
Terra Madre Americas Slow Food FestivalSeptember 24–26, 2027Terra Madre Americas Slow Food FestivalSeptember 24–26, 2027 A three-day culinary event celebrating sustainable food in Sacramento
Mill Valley Film FestivalOctober 14–24, 2027 Mill Valley Film FestivalOctober 14–24, 2027 This film festival brings Hollywood to Mill Valley