One of the best things about summer are the fairs, carnivals, and outdoor activities. The OC Fair combines all of this! Located in Costa Mesa, CA, this fair runs from July 15th to August 14th and is open Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday from noon to midnight, and Saturday and Sunday from 10 am to midnight.
Arguably the most popular part of the annual International Surf Festival, is the 6-Man Volleyball Tournament held at Manhattan Beach! This year it's taking place from July 29th-July 31st and if you've never been before, then you're missing out! The tournament is officially known as the Charlie Saikley Volleyball Tournament, but enthusiasts and competitors alike simply call it the 6-Man.
Summer is the season of music festivals, and one of the best around is the Pacific Festival. The Pacific Festival is a premium music and arts festival developed by Steve Aoki and partnering media outlets.
TheThe 25th Annual Jazz Reggae Fest is fast-approaching at the end of the month, during Memorial Day weekend. If you have never been before, the Jazz Raggae Fest is a celebration of music, as the drawls of thousands of people rushing to UCLA's campus to join in on the music fest.
If you're looking for something different to do this May, look no further! Oxnard, CA, about an hour drive from Los Angeles, is hosting the annual California Strawberry Festival on May 21st and 22nd, at the Strawberry Meadows of College Park!
The Newport Film Festival is on-going through May 5th. It's not too late to purchase your tickets and catch some of the 350 films from 40 countries, as well as the entertainment from premiere parties.
I know I'm not the only one that can say my favorite summer-time activity is enjoying the beautiful weather by the pool while reading a good book. Luckily for me (and you!), this weekend is the perfect time to stock up on books for the summer. The University of Southern California is hosting the annual Los Angeles Times Festival of Books this Saturday (4/30) and Sunday (5/1)! All week as I walk to my classes I've seen them setting up tent after tent, booth after booth, in preparation. Admission into the festival is free, and it's open from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm and 10:00 am to 5:00 pm respectively, so feel free to drop by for an hour or for the whole day. The Los Angeles Festival of Books began in 1996, as a result of a desire to bring together the people who write books and the people who love to read them. Since then, it's become the most prestigious book festival in the country, attracting people from all around the nation. Booksellers, publishers, authors, and literacy and cultural organizations will all be selling and promoting books, so there will be ample opportunity to meet big names in the publishing and writing industry. There are panels and seminars led by experts throughout the weekend on a variety of topics. A full list of the scheduled events can be found Here. The presenting sponsor this year is Target, and other sponsors include Buick, GMC, Eventbrite, and McDonald's so get ready for tons of fun promotional activities, games, and food! I hope to see you at the festival this weekend!
What better way to kick in the start of May than with the Newport Beach Film Festival? Just an hour outside of Hollywood, Newport Beach hosts their annual film festival from April 28th-May 5th.
I know I'm not the only one that can say my favorite summer-time activity is enjoying the beautiful weather by the pool while reading a good book. Luckily for me (and you!), this weekend is the perfect time to stock up on books for the summer. The University of Southern California is hosting the annual Los Angeles Times Festival of Books this Saturday (4/30) and Sunday (5/1)! All week as I walk to my classes I've seen them setting up tent after tent, booth after booth, in preparation. Admission into the festival is free, and it's open from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm and 10:00 am to 5:00 pm respectively, so feel free to drop by for an hour or for the whole day. The Los Angeles Festival of Books began in 1996, as a result of a desire to bring together the people who write books and the people who love to read them. Since then, it's become the most prestigious book festival in the country, attracting people from all around the nation. Booksellers, publishers, authors, and literacy and cultural organizations will all be selling and promoting books, so there will be ample opportunity to meet big names in the publishing and writing industry. There are panels and seminars led by experts throughout the weekend on a variety of topics. A full list of the scheduled events can be found Here. The presenting sponsor this year is Target, and other sponsors include Buick, GMC, Eventbrite, and McDonald's so get ready for tons of fun promotional activities, games, and food! I hope to see you at the festival this weekend!
