Published July 31, 2024
ORANGE COUNTY AUGUST CALENDAR EVENTS
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Festival of Arts & Pageant of the Masters
One of the nation’s oldest and most highly acclaimed juried fine art shows offers a breathtaking showcase for artists and art lovers. Named one of the top art festivals in the nation, the Festival Art Show features the work of over 100 Orange County artists.
Location: 650 Laguna Canyon Rd., Laguna Beach
Info: foapom.com
Festival of Arts
July–8/30: Mon-Thu 4pm-11:30pm, Fri-Sun 10am11:30pm
Pageant of the Masters
July–8/30: nightly at 8:30 pm
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One of the nation’s oldest and most highly acclaimed juried fine art shows offers a breathtaking showcase for artists and art lovers. Named one of the top art festivals in the nation, the Festival Art Show features the work of over 100 Orange County artists.
Location: 650 Laguna Canyon Rd., Laguna Beach
Info: foapom.com
Festival of Arts
July–8/30: Mon-Thu 4pm-11:30pm, Fri-Sun 10am11:30pm
Pageant of the Masters
July–8/30: nightly at 8:30 pm
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Sawdust Art & Craft Festival
Sawdust Art Festival features the artwork of 180 local Laguna Beach artists, 3 stages of live music, complimentary art classes, glassblowing and art demonstrations, and a variety of outdoor dining and drink offerings- all set in a unique artist village in the heart of Laguna Beach.
Location: 935 Laguna Canyon Rd., Laguna Beach
Info: sawdustartfestival.org/festivals/summer-festival
July thru 9/1: Fri & Sat 11am-10pm, Sun-Thu 11am-8pm
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Orange County Fair
Barns full of animals? Check! Zany and delish food? Check! Concerts under the stars? Check! Midway games and rides? Check! Blue ribbon
winners? Check! Acres of shopping? Check! Something called Brew Hee Haw? We are thrilled to welcome everyone back for "Always a Good Time".
Location: OC Fair & Event Center
Info: ocfair.com
7/19–8/18: Wed/Thu/Sun 11am-11pm, Friday & Sat 11am-Midnight
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OC Parks Summer Concert Series
Enjoy free live music from exceptional bands and artists.
Location: various
Info: www.ocparks.com/news/oc-parks-presents-2024-summer-concert-series-and-sunset-cinema-film-series
Concerts 5pm-8pm
8/1: Ozomatli, Mile Square Regional Park
8/8: Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, Mile Square Regional Park
8/15: The FABBA Show, Bluff Park at Salt Creek Beach
8/22: Jimmy’s Buffet, Bluff Park at Salt Creek Beach
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OC Parks Sunset Cinema Movie Series
Guests of all ages can enjoy recent blockbusters and popular classic films, complete with dynamic pre-show entertainment such as character interactions, DJ-led games and more.
Location: various
Info: www.ocparks.com/news/oc-parks-presents-2024-summer-concert-series-and-sunset-cinema-film-series
Events begin at 6pm, screenings start after sundown
8/2: Frozen II, Irvine Regional Park
8/9: Napoleon Dynamite, Irvine Regional Park
8/16: The Super Mario Bros. Movie, Laguna Niguel Regional Park
8/23: 13 Going on 30, Laguna Niguel Regional Park
8/30: The Goonies, Bluff Park at Salt Creek Beach
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Festival of the Butterflies
The eagerly awaited Festival of Butterflies is back and better than ever as it celebrates its milestone 10th birthday bash!
Location: Los Rios Park, San Juan Capistrano
Info: www.goinnative.net/festival-of-the-butterflies
8/3: 10am-4pm
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12th Annual Great Fountain Valley Campout
The Great FV Campout is the City of Fountain Valley's fantastic overnight camping experience. This event has become a family tradition for many
and always sells out quickly. Featuring In-N-Out Burger for dinner!
Location: Fountain Valley Sports Park
Info: www.fountainvalley.org/856/Special-Events
8/3-8/4: TBA
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Dana Point Summer Concerts
Be sure to bring a blanket or low-back beach chair. Spirit Garden and BBQ food items will be available for purchase.
Location: Sea Terrace Park, Dana Point
Info: www.danapoint.org
8/4: 2:30pm-4pm, Reflexx
8/4: 4:30pm-6pm, Saved by the 90s
8/11: 2:30pm-4pm, Full Strength
8/11: 4:30pm-6pm, Tijuana Days
8/18: 2:30pm-4pm, Common Sense
8/18: 4:30pm-6pm, The Aggrolites
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National Night Out
National Night Out, the first Tuesday in August, is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make our neighborhoods safer, more caring places to live.
Location: various
Info: natw.org
8/6
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Fountain Valley Movies in the Park
Come join us on the lawn with your chairs or blankets and enjoy games, popcorn, and more. Children dressed in costume can enter a costume contest for a chance to win a bike!
Location: FV Sports Park
Info: www.fountainvalley.gov/856/Special-Events
8/6: 6pm, Elemental
8/23: 6pm, Toy Story 4
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Seal Beach Summer Concert Series
The Seal Beach Summer Concerts include all the right stuff--beaches, breezes, great bands, dancing, park location, lots of free parking, restaurants across the street, food trucks & vendors on location, and a community atmosphere. August’s featured artist is Stevie Nicks Illusion.
Location: Seal Beach Pier
Info: sealbeachchamber.org/concert-dates
8/7: 6pm-8pm
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Brea Fest
Brea Fest is a family event that is the “tastiest” celebration of the year! Guests are invited to sample delicious food and beverages donated from local restaurants while listening to live music. Enjoy exhibitions in the Gallery, demonstrating artists, live theater performances, shopping in market row, and much more! “Kidsville” is sponsored by North Hills Church and includes face painting, balloon animals, make-and-take crafts, a bounce house and kid-friendly foods.
Location: Brea Civic & Cultural Center
Info: www.ci.brea.ca.us/Calendar.aspx?EID=9715
8/9: 6:30pm-10pm
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Kellogg House Ghost Tour
Join us for true tales of ghosts and legends on the Haunted Orange County Kellogg House Ghost Tours as you share the mansion with the rumored ghosts of the Kellogg family! We have limited availability each month so book quickly to reserve your spot for this memorable experience that you’ll never forget!
Location: Heritage Museum of Orange County
Info: heritagemuseumoc.org
8/9: 8pm-9:30pm
Join us for true tales of ghosts and legends on the Haunted Orange County Kellogg House Ghost Tours as you share the mansion with the rumored ghosts of the Kellogg family! We have limited availability each month so book quickly to reserve your spot for this memorable experience that you’ll never forget!
Location: Heritage Museum of Orange County
Info: heritagemuseumoc.org
8/9: 8pm-9:30pm
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Movies in the Park
Spend the evening outdoors with your family and friends while enjoying a movie! Pre-show fun begins an hour and fifteen minutes before the movie. Snacks and drinks will be available for purchase.
Location: various parks
Info: www.huntingtonbeachca.gov
Movies begin at 8:15pm
8/9: Kung Fu Panda 4, at Edison Park
8/23: Insie Out 2, at Lake Park
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2024 Concerts on the Green
The City Arts Commission presents another series of concerts “on the Green.” August’s artist is Wilbury Super Group. Bring your beach chairs, and a picnic dinner, or purchase food from gourmet food trucks!
Location: Newport Beach Civic Center
Info: newportbeachca.gov
8/11: 6pm-7:30pm
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69th Annual San Clemente Fiesta Music Festival
Three stages of entertainment! Exhibits, contests, a Salsa Challenge, arts & crafts, business exp, kiddie area and more!
Location: 100 & 200 block of Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente
Info: www.scchamber.com
8/11: 10am-7pm
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Summer Concerts Series on the Green
The City of Newport Beach Arts Commission presents its annual Summer Concerts Series on the Green featuring an array of performers for your entertainment. Bring your low-slung beach chairs and blankets and enjoy an evening in a fun atmosphere. Pack a picnic dinner or purchase from on-site gourmet food trucks! August’s artist is the rock tribute band, the Wilbury Super Group.
Location: Newport Beach Civic Center
Info: newportbeachca.gov
8/11: 6pm-7:30pm
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The FitExpo
This family-friendly event units thousands of fitness enthusiasts, where they can meet fitness celebrities, discover new health and wellness products and services, have access to free fitness classes, cooking demos, witness live fitness competitions, and much more.
Location: Anaheim Convention Center
Info: http://thefitexpo.com/cities/anaheim
8/17, 8/18: 10am-5pm
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Huntington Beach Concert Band
For fifty years, Huntington Beach Concert Band has entertained across Orange County. Bring out your lawn chairs, blankets, and picnic basket.
Location: HB Central Park
Info: www.hbconcertband.org
8/18: 5pm
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Sea Country Festival
Make sure to bring your friends and family to experience this end-of-summer event with music, rides, games, food, beer & wine, sea-themed crafts, character meet & greets, and much more!
Location: on Dorine and El Lazo, in between the Laguna Niguel Design Center and the Chet Holifield Federal Building
Info: www.cityoflagunaniguel.org/1490/SeaCountry-Festival
8/23-8/25: Fri 5pm-7pm, Sat 2pm-7pm, Sun 2pm-6pm
Dana Point Car Show
From classics, hot rods, woodies, and more, the Dana Point Classic Car Show has something for the whole family! Enjoy music, food trucks, spirits on the street, vendors, and more.
Location: Del Prado Avenue
Info: www.danapointcarshow.com
8/25: 10am-3pm
29th Annual Plum Fest
Join us for our 29th PLUM FEST at the Biergarten! We have a special PLUM menu and LIVE German Band!
Location: Old World Huntington Beach
Info: events.oldworldhb.com/event/plumfest
8/25: 11am-8pm
ANIME Impulse
Kickstart the new year with us as we jump into a weekend packed with exciting activities. Pull up with dripped out cosplays, get ready for a shopping spree at our Artist Alley & Vendor Hall, and meet some industry and influencer guests.
Location: Anaheim Convention Center
Info: www.animeimpulse.com
8/31, 9/1: 10am-7pm
K-PLAY! FEST
K-PLAY! FEST is the first ever K-POP festival -For Fans, By Fans! Through K-PLAY! FEST, we hope you’ll be able to experience K-pop with like-minded fans, share the love for your biases together, and learn more about Korean culture all at the same time. Enjoy our photocard decoration& trading areas, our random dance play sessions, meet some of your favorite K-pop creators, and check out our Artist Alley full of K-pop fan artists!
Location: Anaheim Convention Center
Info: www.kplayfest.com
8/31, 9/1: 10am-7pm
Sea Country Festival
Make sure to bring your friends and family to experience this end-of-summer event with music, rides, games, food, beer & wine, sea-themed crafts, character meet & greets, and much more!
Location: on Dorine and El Lazo, in between the Laguna Niguel Design Center and the Chet Holifield Federal Building
Info: www.cityoflagunaniguel.org/1490/SeaCountry-Festival
8/23-8/25: Fri 5pm-7pm, Sat 2pm-7pm, Sun 2pm-6pm
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Dana Point Car Show
From classics, hot rods, woodies, and more, the Dana Point Classic Car Show has something for the whole family! Enjoy music, food trucks, spirits on the street, vendors, and more.
Location: Del Prado Avenue
Info: www.danapointcarshow.com
8/25: 10am-3pm
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29th Annual Plum Fest
Join us for our 29th PLUM FEST at the Biergarten! We have a special PLUM menu and LIVE German Band!
Location: Old World Huntington Beach
Info: events.oldworldhb.com/event/plumfest
8/25: 11am-8pm
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ANIME Impulse
Kickstart the new year with us as we jump into a weekend packed with exciting activities. Pull up with dripped out cosplays, get ready for a shopping spree at our Artist Alley & Vendor Hall, and meet some industry and influencer guests.
Location: Anaheim Convention Center
Info: www.animeimpulse.com
8/31, 9/1: 10am-7pm
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K-PLAY! FEST
K-PLAY! FEST is the first ever K-POP festival -For Fans, By Fans! Through K-PLAY! FEST, we hope you’ll be able to experience K-pop with like-minded fans, share the love for your biases together, and learn more about Korean culture all at the same time. Enjoy our photocard decoration& trading areas, our random dance play sessions, meet some of your favorite K-pop creators, and check out our Artist Alley full of K-pop fan artists!
Location: Anaheim Convention Center
Info: www.kplayfest.com
8/31, 9/1: 10am-7pm
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Sneaker Expo
Experience an authentic marketplace filled with the best streetwear, vintage, and collectibles that the scene has to offer. Exchange shoes and talk shop with other likeminded sneakerheads in the community. Enjoy food vendors, live performances, and more!
Location: Anaheim Convention Center
Info: www.sneakerexpo.com
8/31, 9/1: 10am-7pm
Experience an authentic marketplace filled with the best streetwear, vintage, and collectibles that the scene has to offer. Exchange shoes and talk shop with other likeminded sneakerheads in the community. Enjoy food vendors, live performances, and more!
Location: Anaheim Convention Center
Info: www.sneakerexpo.com
8/31, 9/1: 10am-7pm
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Civil War Days
The Huntington Beach Historical Society is proud to host the 30th annual Civil War Days Living History Event in Huntington Beach Central Park during the 160th anniversary of America's Civil War. Living history events like Civil War Days allow people to experience vivid recreations of life in our past in ways that would not otherwise be possible and learn about some of the most important moments in our collective history. This event is facilitated by hundreds of dedicated volunteers portraying people from all walks of life, and as always, our events are free to the public.
Location: HB Central Park
Info: www.hbhistory.org/civilwar
8/31, 9/1: Battle Times Sat 1:30 & 4pm, Sun 11am & 2pm
The Huntington Beach Historical Society is proud to host the 30th annual Civil War Days Living History Event in Huntington Beach Central Park during the 160th anniversary of America's Civil War. Living history events like Civil War Days allow people to experience vivid recreations of life in our past in ways that would not otherwise be possible and learn about some of the most important moments in our collective history. This event is facilitated by hundreds of dedicated volunteers portraying people from all walks of life, and as always, our events are free to the public.
Location: HB Central Park
Info: www.hbhistory.org/civilwar
8/31, 9/1: Battle Times Sat 1:30 & 4pm, Sun 11am & 2pm
