The Knott's Boysenberry Festival is an annual event at Knott's Berry Farm, celebrating the little berry that started it all. This year's edition will feature a huge lineup ranging from savory foods to specialty desserts and drinks, including wine and craft beer, plus live music and fun for the whole family. Just maybe avoid Montezuma's Revenge after stuffing your face with Knott's yummy eats.
Don't miss out on the Vegan Street Fair held in North Hollywood. Delight your taste buds with bite-size vegan foods from all over Los Angeles. There’s also a beer garden for the 21+ crowd, plus activities and games for the entire family. The Street Fair will be held on Chandler Boulevard and will be sectioned off from Tujunga to Vineland for the festivities. Admission is free, but fast passes may be purchased online.
Wet your whistle with 200 craft beers from 80 local breweries at the 17th annual L.A. Beer Festival. Besides the eternal sea of beer, you’ll be able to enjoy music from live bands and DJs and feast on delicious food from local food trucks. There are noon to 3 pm or 5 pm to 8 pm sessions with general admission tickets for $50 and $90 for early-entry VIP.
Work up a sweat running a thoroughbred through the LA Arboretum in the Derby Day 5K. Party it up with an after-party, horse races, and two free refreshing brews for grown-ups. Runners earn a finisher’s medal, t-shirt, and tickets to Santa Anita Park’s Derby Day horse races.
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Located on the field of Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena, the Masters of Taste event provides guests with a mouth-watering explosion of unlimited tastings from some of the region's finest master chefs and restaurants. Your tastebuds are indeed the Master here, considering Michelin-starred Chef Jon Yao of Kato, Chef Vanda Asapahu of Ayara Thai, and Chef Jonathan Aviles of Salazar are a few past contributors. The event also features concoctions from local craft cocktail bars, wineries, and breweries. Only 21+ are lucky enough to devour the delights of Masters of Taste.
Travel through time and return to Elizabethan England for The Original Renaissance Pleasure Faire. Experience mounted knights dueling in jousting tournaments, medieval crafts, live performances, and Henry VIII's favorite: giant turkey legs. Huzzah! Tickets are available online. The Original Southern California Renaissance Pleasure Faire runs through weekends through May 19.
Join a talented line-up of Bluegrass and Americana bands and performers as they hit the stage for the Santa Clarita Cowboy Festival. The two-day festival also features live music, folk arts and crafts, food and beverages, children's activities, and more. The main festival is held on Main Street from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Admission is FREE, with ticketed live shows available too.
You don't have to fly to Japan to see these Cherry Blossoms bloom. The Cherry Blossom Committee and the City of Monterey Park present the 25th Annual Cherry Blossom Festival. Visitors can enjoy a stunning array of cherry blossoms, tea ceremonies, martial arts displays, plus games and crafts for kids.
The Yoga Expo Los Angeles 2025 is an inclusive all-day yoga and wellness convention that will bring unity, peace of mind, and stretchiness to the Pasadena Convention Center from 9:30 am - 6:30 pm. Join classes and workshops for all levels of practice, and enjoy fun for the whole family. Namaste.
Australian rock gods AC/DC are Back in Black to do their Dirty Deeds with their friends, heavy rockers The Pretty Reckless, featuring Taylor Momsen. Join the most thunderous rock band from down under at the Rose Bowl at 7 pm. Tickets for AC/DC & The Pretty Reckless start at $135.
PaleyFest is an annual week-long festival celebrating popular TV and Streaming shows with exclusive episodes, clips, and panel discussions with the cast and creators of popular TV shows. Paley members get access to discounted ticket presales, the best seats, and VIP access for an unforgettable experience.
Jamband touring icons bring the party with Phish at the Hollywood Bowl. Join the legions of Phisheads and follow the classic band to one of the nation's premier venues. Get down to Phish's groovy mix of rock, jazz, funk, reggae, and psychedelic jams. You might get some jokes and a few surprises, too; Phish doesn't play the same setlist twice.
Now celebrating its 30th year, the L.A. Times Festival of Books is the country's largest literary festival. Join renowned authors, emerging voices, and book lovers at the USC campus to explore storytelling in all its written forms. It's a bookworm's paradise, and admission is free.
Dive into a pizza lover's dream at Pizza City Fest Los Angeles, where $140 grants you an unbelievable culinary adventure, devouring unlimited slices from over 40 of SoCal's top pizzerias. Elevate your experience with VIP tickets at $217 for exclusive perks, including early access and a special lounge. Celebrate the magic of pizza and support the next generation of chefs with contributions to culinary education. Did we mention the unlimited pizza?
Touted as the country's largest Cinco de Mayo festival, the Fiesta Broadway celebration features live entertainment, food, and carnival games. Explore the mouth-watering temptations of Fiesta Taco Fest and La Fiesta de Los Moles, where you can taste Mexcico's unforgettable flavors of mole. The annual event sees more than 200,000 attendees. Fiesta Broadway is free for the whole family and runs 11 am - 6 pm.
Welcome to the wrestling event of the year. TNA Wrestling Rebellion comes to LA live for its latest pay-per-view extravaganza. Plus, don't miss meet-and-greets with your favorite TNA heels and heroes.
