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Make plans to head downtown for the 4th of July Block Party. Photo courtesy of the Grand Park Facebook page
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5/22/22 - By Kylie Williams

What's summer without a good festival? Luckily, we'll never need to find out, because there are dozens of festivals near Los Angeles every summer! We've culled over 25 of the best summer festivals in Los Angeles and Orange County that take place from June through September. Whether it's celebrating community or something more specific—surfing, chalk, or pirates —fairs and festivals are an essential part of a SoCal summer. Here's our guide to help your family make summer plans to bond over fried food, carnival rides, mermaids, crawfish, and lots of outdoor music. 

For more summer fun, check out our Summer Activities Guide for Los Angeles Kids, which includes the best beaches in LA, favorite water parks in SoCal, and everywhere you can jump in a lake in Los Angeles.

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Fuel Fest LA is perfect for little gearheads. Photo by author
Fuel Fest LA is perfect for little gearheads. Photo by author

June Festivals Near Los Angeles

Koroneburg Old World Renaissance Festival

May 28 - June 26, 2022
Corona
Huzzah! The Koroneburg Old World Renaissance Festival closes out its 2022 season with the weekend-long celebration of the Baron’s Birthday. READ MORE

Fuel Fest 2022

June 4, 2022
Irwindale
Do you have a child who loves all things cars? Fuel Fest is a day-long celebration of all things fast with live music, drag racing, interactive exhibits, sponsor showcases, and an incredible display of rare vehicles. Kids under the age of 12 are free with a paying adult. READ MORE

VegFest Vegan Festival

June 4, 2022
Santa Clarita
Santa Clarita celebrates health, fitness, and all things vegan at the 3rd Annual VegFest. Attendees enjoy live music, bounce houses, vegan food trucks, beer and wine, a specialty farmer's market, Kids Kingdom, face painting, yoga in the park, and more.  READ MORE

Palos Verdes Street Fair and Music Festival

June 10 - 12, 2022 — Free admission
Palos Verdes
The annual Palos Verdes Street Fair & Music Festival is the largest carnival in the South Bay. The heart of Palos Verdes comes alive with more than 200 exhibitors. READ MORE

101 Festival at the Hollywood Bowl & The Ford Theatre

June 11 & 12, 2022 — Free
Hollywood
Launching the Hollywood Bowl’s 100th season, the Bowl and The Ford — which share history on either side of the 101 Freeway — host a two-day celebration of music and community. READ MORE

California Watermelon Festival

June 11 & 12, 2022
Lake View Terrace
Enjoy a slice of happiness (and unlimited slices of watermelon!) at the California Watermelon Festival. Attractions include a Kids Zone, unique foods, carnival rides, and hilarious contests. This year, the festival added watermelon skiing to their list of competitions. There is also a watermelon spitting contest on the "spitway", a watermelon costume contest, and a watermelon relay.  READ MORE

Fountain Valley Summerfest

June 16 - 19, 2022
Fountain Valley
Fountain Valley's Summerfest is back, featuring carnival rides, games, food vendors, a beer garden, and a full schedule of entertainment that includes tribute bands and local performers. On Friday and Saturday, Summerfest ends the night with a fireworks display.  READ MORE

Pasadena Chalk Festival

June 18 & 19, 2022 — Free
Pasadena
Billed as the world's largest street painting festival, the annual Chalk Festival features more than 600 artists adorning the sidewalks of Paseo Colorado. READ MORE

Sawdust Art & Craft Festival

June 24 - August 28, 2022
Laguna Beach
The Sawdust Art & Craft Festival, which dates back to the 1960s, offers a chance to enjoy the fine arts and crafts of Laguna Beach artists.  READ MORE
Surf's up! Photo courtesy of the San Clemente Ocean Festival
Surf's up! Photo courtesy of the San Clemente Ocean Festival

July Festivals Near Los Angeles

4th of July Block Party

July 4, 2022 — Free
DTLA
Downtown's Grand Park and The Music Center host a block party, touted as Los Angeles County’s largest free July 4th celebration.​ Entertainment is presented on two stages, and the highlight of the evening is the Downtown LA fireworks. READ MORE

Festival of Arts Fine Art Show

July 5 - September 2, 2022
Laguna Beach
Laguna Beach’s Festival of Arts—a juried fine art show featuring 140 of Southern Orange County’s top artists in an open-air gallery setting—has been a staple of Laguna life since the community's earliest days.  READ MORE

The Lotus Festival

July 9, 2022 — Free
Los Angeles
Every year the Lotus Festival highlights a different Asian or Pacific Island country to promote and educate the community about the country and its culture. This year, the event highlights the country of India.  READ MORE

Orange County Fair

July 15 - August 14, 2022
Costa Mesa
The Orange County Fair is back! This year's Toyota Concert series offers a broad range of entertainers including Jim Gaffigan, Counting Crows, Lindsey Stirling, Three Dog Night, Smokey Robinson, Brett Eldredge, Kool and the Gang, and Franki Valli and the Four Seasons.  READ MORE

San Clemente Ocean Festival

July 16 & 17, 2022 — Free
San Clemente
This annual festival, which has its roots in the lifeguard community, features dory boat races, a kids' surfing contest, a "dolphin dash," a fishing derby, a youth pavilion, and more.  READ MORE

Love Long Beach

July 23 & 24, 2022
Long Beach
This two-day festival celebrates the things that make Long Beach lovable. Highlights include DJs, music, arts and crafts, food court, vendors, yoga, sound healing, and more. Kids Village is the perfect place for your little ones to create crafts, pop bubbles, dance, and rest. Teachers from the Maple Village Waldorf Academy of Long Beach specially designed this a faerie-inspired environment to engage each child's heart, hands, and head.  READ MORE

Oxnard Salsa Festival

July 30 & 31, 2022 — Free admission
Oxnard
The Oxnard Salsa Festival returns in 2022!  Oxnard celebrates all things salsa – food, music, and dance – with contests and a whole slew of kid- and family-friendly activities. At the Kid Zone, children can create unique salsa-themed crafts. They can also get their bodies jumping and moving in a variety of inflatables, including a traditional bounce house, a giant maze, and slide. READ MORE

Pirate Invasion Festival

July 30 & 31, 2022
Long Beach
Hundreds of costumed pirates (and three pirate ships) descend on Harry Bridges Memorial Park, accompanied by a colony of mermaids, for two days of all things pirate. READ MORE

US Open of Surfing

July 30 - August 7, 2022 — Free
Huntington Beach
The world's largest surfing competition takes place right here in SoCal! The US Open of Surfing at the Huntington Beach Pier is a weeklong celebration of surf culture. The event is free to the public, so grab your sunscreen and your little groms and head to the pier to watch some of the best surfer dudes in the world shred some waves.  READ MORE
Visit Little Tokyo for the Nisei Week Japanese Festival. Photo courtesy of the Nisei Week Foundation Board
Visit Little Tokyo for the Nisei Week Japanese Festival. Photo courtesy of the Nisei Week Foundation Board

August Festivals Near Los Angeles

International Surf Festival

August 3 - 7, 2022 — Free
Manhattan Beach
Hang ten in Manhattan Beach this weekend for the 59th International Surf Festival. The three signature events for the festival are the Judge Taplin Lifeguard Medley Relay, the Dwight Crum Pier-to-Pier Swim, and the Charlie Saikley 6-Man Volleyball Tournament.  Other events include a surfing contest, a body surfing contest (great for kids), a beach run, paddleboard races, a dory race, and other youth events. READ MORE

Ventura County Fair

August 3 - 14, 2022
Ventura
The Ventura County Fair rides again! The "country fair with ocean air" returns in August 2022!    READ MORE

Nisei Week Japanese Festival

August 13 - 21, 2022 — Free
Little Tokyo
Learn about the rich cultural heritage of Japan during Nisei Week in Little Tokyo. Nisei Week is one of the longest running ethnic festivals in the United States. Guests can try Japanese cuisine, watch the gyoza eating contest, marvel at the vehicles in the car show, and enjoy a performance of Taiko drumming.  READ MORE

BBQ Music Fest

August 19 - 21, 2022
Fountain Valley
BBQ chefs from around the country gather to grill ribs, chicken, sausage, pulled pork, and other succulent delicacies at this 3-day festival. Award-winning pitmasters battle local barbecue gurus to see whose ribs are the most irresistible. READ MORE

Fiesta La Ballona

August 26 - 28, 2022 — Free admission
Culver City
Culver City's premier community event, Fiesta La Ballona, treats families to outdoor concerts, carnival rides (wristbands available for purchase), a petting zoo, K-9 demonstrations, and pony rides all weekend long. Other highlights include a pancake breakfast and a magic show.  READ MORE

September Festivals Near Los Angeles

Orange International Street Festival

September 2 - 4, 2022 — Free
Orange
The Orange International Street Festival is celebrating its 50th year by offering a wide range of international cuisines. The event promotes diversity with 15 ethnic streets to peruse and enjoy, allowing guests to get a taste of Italy, Mexico, Switzerland, Thailand, and more. READ MORE

Original Lobster Festival

September 9 - 11, 2022
Long Beach
Everyone’s favorite crustacean is celebrated this weekend at the Original Lobster Festival. A master chef steams up live Maine lobsters flown in daily for the event. READ MORE

La Habra Corn Festival

September 23 - 25, 2022 — Free
La Habra
The La Habra Corn Festival started as not much more than a grill out, but now it is the largest fundraiser in the city. Ride the attractions, eat some delicious corn, and do some shopping at the 73rd La Habra Corn Festival. This event is great for all ages, and it's free to attend!  READ MORE

Places featured in this article:

Crossroads Riverview Park
Orange County Fair & Event Center
Various Beach locations