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 Dana
Point Festival
of the Whales
March
1& 2, 8 & 9, 2008
From 10 am-5 pm
Dana Point Harbor
For Information
Call 949-472-7888
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It's time for the whales to make their annual trip down
south and the Dana Point Chamber of Commerce will celebrate
with their Annual Street Fair, which is part of the Festival
of Whales with a weekend of fun, food, entertainment and
an arts & craft show with over 100 vendors. |
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 Fiesta
de las Golondrinas - Return of the Swallows Festivities
Parade
Day: March 29, 2008
For Information
Call 949-493-1976
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Parade
takes place in down-town San Juan Capistrano. This is
the nation's largest non-motorized parade.
Mission
Festivities on Saturday, March 15, 2008
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 Celebration
of the Arts/ Fun With Chalk Street Painting Festival
May
17-18, 2008
24932 Veterans Way
Mission Viejo
For Information
Call 877-WeChalk
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Artist
from all over transform and capture amazing beauty of
art using pastel chalk as the medium to blend onto asphalt
as their canvases. With each artist's techniques and their
enthusiasm for the love of art you can truly experience
the metamorphosis around you. |
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MAY
17-18, 2008
Doheny
State Beach
Dana Point
For Information
Call 949-362-3366
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The
Annual Blues Festival is the true kick-off to summer
with a weekend filled with music, lots of vendors and
a International Food Court that features foods from
around the world. Be sure you come down to Doheny State
Beach and celebrate the beginning of summer with Orange
County’s Favorite and most anticipated annual summer
festival!
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 Strawberry
Festival
2008
Date: TBA
Village Green
- between Euclid and Main Street Streets in downtown
Garden Grove
For Information
Call 714-638-0981
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The
Strawberry Festival over the years has evolved into a
variety of Commercial booths, Arts and Crafts, Game Booths,
Food and major Carnival Rides. Stage shows feature celebrity
and local performers and the largest Strawberry Shortcake
is devoured by hungry fairgoers on opening night. Parade
held on Saturday. |
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 Flower
& Garden Show
Saturday,
June 7 & Sunday, June 8, 2008
Mission San Juan Capistrano
Call 949-234-1321
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This
popular event held on the lush ten-acre grounds of historic
Mission San Juan Capistrano features over seventy vendors/exhibitors
of flowers, plants, and garden items, as well as a variety
of crafts and fine art. Music, seminars, and food round
out the day, so even non-gardeners will enjoy this event!
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June
27 - August 31, 2008
For Information
Call 949-494-3030
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Over
130 Artists, many of them new to the Winter Fantasy. A
wide selection of Original Arts and Crafts, many with
holiday themes. Artists DemonstrationsÊ &Ê Hands-on Workshops. |
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 Orange
County Fair
July
11 - August 3, 2008
Orange
County Fair & Exposition Center
Costa Mesa
Call (714) 708-1500
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The
annual Orange County Fair is the premier family attraction
in Southern California offering a wide variety of exhibits,
foods, entertainment, rides and hands-on activities. There
is something for everybody at the Fair including the summer
headline concert series, working farm and petting zoos,
thrill rides, contests, and games. |
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 Ocean
Festival
2008 Dates: TBA
San Clemente Municipal
Prier & Beach
For Information
Call 949-440-6141
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Full
weekend of family events Classic Woody Car Show, Surf
and Ocean Art Show, Children's activities. Annual Beach
Party and Concert included.
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July
9 - Aug 30, 2008
650 Laguna Canyon Rd.
Laguna Beach, California 92651
For Information
Call 949-494-1145
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Presented
in July and August since the early 1930's, these colorful
events have won worldwide recognition. The Festival is
a juried exhibit of fine, strictly original works by gifted
artists, while the Pageant is a spectacular stage production
of living art re-creations. |
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 Toshiba
TallShips Festival
2008
Dates: TBA
10am-5:30pm
Dana Point Harbor
For Information
Call 949-496-2274
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At
the Marine Institute: Sea Chantey Concert, maritime exhibits
and demonstrations, Port Royal Privateers encampment,
model boat building, wood carving, touch tank encounters,
rope challenge course, crafts and food. |
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 Romance
of the Serra Chapel Benefit Gala Concert & Dinner
Friday,
September 12, 2008
Mission San Juan Capistrano
Call 949-234-1322
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Experience
the elegance, the grandeur and the romance of Old California
as world-renowned chefs collaborate to recreate Spanish
hospitality. |
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 Vintage
at the Mission
2008
Date: TBA
For Information
Call 949-493-4700
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This
annual celebration commemorates the return of its famous,
small swallows to their winter home in Goya, Argentina.
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2008
Dates: TBA
For Information
Call 949-494-3030
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Over
130 Artists, many of them new to the Winter Fantasy. A
wide selection of Original Arts and Crafts, many with
holiday themes. Artists DemonstrationsÊ &Ê Hands-on Workshops. |
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OC
New Years Eve in SJC !
Just
before midnight the Orange Ball slowly descends from atop
a 100' tower during the final seconds of the new year
amidsts a video, laser & fireworks show under a sea of
confetti. It’s a must see celebration like you've never
experienced before. 3 stages of Live music featuring Third
Eye Blind, Berlin, English Beat and more! Themed areas,
Tribute bands, DJ's, Wine sampling, food from OC restaurants
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