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Saturday, August 15

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Bier Fest

Aug 8 to 16  ·  Times vary
Old World Village, Huntington Beach

German-style food, imported beer and live music with family-friendly entertainment.

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Cadillac Fest 14

Sat, Aug 15  ·  10 AM to 4 PM
1450 E. La Palma Ave., Anaheim

Classic cars, music, small businesses and fellow Cadillac fans.

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D23

Aug 14 to 16  ·  Convention Center 9 AM to 8 PM; Honda Center evenings
Anaheim Convention Center and Honda Center, Anaheim

Three days of Disney storytelling with 50+ panels, immersive experiences and the largest show floor yet.

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Newport Beach Art Week

Aug 9 to 15  ·  Times vary
Galleries around the city, Newport Beach

Gallery exhibitions, art, performances and events throughout Newport Beach.

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OC Smoke Show

Aug 15 to 16  ·  Noon
The Riding Park, San Juan Capistrano

Two-day music festival featuring Kane Brown, Dustin Lynch, Lil Jon and Bow Wow with Soulja Boy.

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San Clemente Arts & Crafts Fair

Aug 15 to 16  ·  Times vary
Downtown San Clemente, San Clemente

Handcrafted art, jewelry, ceramics, photography and gifts from local artists.

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Festival of Arts

Through Sept 3  ·  Mon to Thu 4 to 11:30 PM; Fri to Sun 11 AM to 11:30 PM
Festival of Arts grounds, Laguna Beach

One of the nation's oldest juried fine art shows, with live music and art demonstrations.

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Laguna Art-A-Fair

June 26 to Sept 6  ·  Mon to Sat 10 AM to 8 PM; Sun 10 AM to 7 PM
Laguna Art-A-Fair, Laguna Beach

Original work from more than 100 artists, with live music, workshops and daily demos.

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Orange County Fair

July 17 to Aug 16  ·  Wed, Thu, Sun 11 AM to 11 PM; Fri, Sat 11 AM to midnight
OC Fair & Event Center, Costa Mesa

Concerts, animals, rides, food and shopping. The 2026 theme is "Your Adventure Awaits!" Closed Mondays and Tuesdays.

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Pageant of the Masters

Through Sept 4  ·  8:30 PM
Irvine Bowl at Festival of Arts, Laguna Beach

Classic works of art recreated on stage with live performers. This year's theme is "The Greatest of All Time."

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Sawdust Art & Craft Festival

Through Sept 6  ·  Sun to Thu 11 AM to 8 PM; Fri and Sat 11 AM to 10 PM
Sawdust Festival grounds, Laguna Beach

An outdoor art celebration with more than 180 artists, live music, free classes and demonstrations.

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