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Fair / Carnival / Festival
Apr 6 through May 19 Santa Fe Dam (Irwindale, CA) ... more Greater Los Angeles goes back in time to the Golden Age of Queen Elizabeth and Shakespeare at the annual Renaissance Pleasure Faire. Held from April through the middle of May, the
15501 East Arrow Highway
Irwindale, CA 91706
Parade / Running
May 18–19 ... more Every May in Los Angeles, an enthusiastic group of people set out on a long journey to prove that the City of Angeles is indeed a walking city. The Big Parade Los Angeles is an annual
Throughout the cityFestival / Holiday Event
May 19 Woodley Park ... more Environmentalists and culture buffs enjoy a day of entertainment and learning at the annual WorldFest. Held on a day in May, WorldFest 2013 takes place at Woodley Park in Los Angeles
6350 Woodley Avenue
May 17–19 Joshua Tree Lake ... more Music lovers, art hounds, and spiritual seeks flock to the annual Joshua Tree Music Festival. Held for three days in May, the Joshua Tree Music Festival 2013 takes place at Joshua
2601 Sunfair RoadParade
May 18–19 Long Beach ... more Every May in the greater Los Angeles area, members of the LGBT community and many of its supporters head to the Long Beach Lesbian & Gay Pride Festival & Parade. The Long
Calfornia 90802Ethnic Festival
May 17–19 St. John's Greek Orthodox Church (Anaheim, CA) ... more America is a melting pot. Throughout the summer, countless cultural celebrations pop up throughout the country, celebrating diversity in the U.S. Every May in SoCal, residents are
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May 19 Paramount Ranch (Agoura Hills, CA) ... more Thanks to Mumford & Sons, the banjo is heard in mainstream music once again. However, hardcore bluegrass fans will tell you that the banjo has always been popular. Those same
2903 Cornell RoadFood Festival / Festival
May 18–19 Strawberry Meadows of College Park (Oxnard, CA) ... more Every May in Los Angeles, Strawberry lovers of all types come together for the California Strawberry Festival. The California Strawberry Festival 2013 features numerous strawberry
3250 South Rose AvenueFair / Carnival / Parade
May 16–19 Barnes Park (Monterey Park, CA) ... more To help kick off the summer season, people from all over LA head to the annual Monterey Park Play Days. Held for four days in May, the 2013 Monterey Park Play Days take place at
350 South McPherrin AvenueFestival / Food & Drink Event
May 24–27 Village Green (Garden Grove, CA) ... more Every year in May, hundreds of Californians head to Garden Grove Strawberry Festival. The Garden Grove Strawberry Festival 2013 is fun for the whole family and is dedicated to helping
South Euclid Street & Main Street
May 25–26 Rancho Santa Susana Community Park (Simi Valley, CA) ... more When May rolls around, summer is fast approaching. There’s nothing like enjoying a warm daytime breeze with a cold brew and some live music. Music fans in Los Angeles do just
5005 Los Angeles Avenue
May 25–27 The Topanga Community Club (Topanga Canyon) ... more It’s not often that you get to party in a State Park. However, when June rolls around in SoCal, hundreds of Angelenos do just that in the canyons of the Santa Monica Mountains
1440 North Topanga Canyon Boulevard
Topanga Canyon, CA 90290
Garden Grove Strawberry Festival
Festival / Food & Drink Event
Every year in May | Next: May 24–27, 2013Add to Calendar
Simi Valley Cajun and Blues Music Festival
Music Festival
Every year in May | Next: May 25–26, 2013Add to Calendar
Long Beach Lesbian & Gay Pride Festival & P...
Parade
Every year in May | Next: May 18–19, 2013Add to Calendar
KSBR Birthday Bash Jazz Festival
Music Festival
Every year in May | Next: May 26, 2013 3:30 pmAdd to Calendar
Brea Summerfest
Fair / Carnival / Street Fair
Every year in May or June | Next: May 31–Jun 2, 2013Add to Calendar
Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival
Film Festival
Every year in May
ScotsFest
Ethnic Festival
Every year in May | Next: May 25–26, 2013Add to Calendar
Tacos & Beer 5K & Festival
Running / Music Festival
Every year in May
Mother's Day Jazz & Blues Extravaganza
Music Festival
Every year in May
Jubilee Music & Arts Festival
Music Festival
Every year in June | Next: Jun 7–8, 2013Add to Calendar
Hudson Block Party
Music Festival
Every year in May
Eat See Hear
Food Festival / Screening
Saturdays during the summer | Next: May 11 through Sep 27, 2013Add to Calendar
JazzReggae Festival
Music Festival
Every year over Memorial Day weekend | Next: May 26–27, 2013Add to Calendar
Fiesta Hermosa
Arts Festival / Festival
Every Memorial Day and Labor Day weekend
Topanga Banjo Fiddle Contest
Music Festival / Concert
Every year on the third Sunday of May | Next: May 19, 2013Add to Calendar
Game Art Festival
Arts Festival / Gaming Event
Every year in May
Topanga Blues Festival
Music Festival
Every year in May
WorldFest
Festival / Holiday Event
Every year in May | Next: May 19, 2013 10:30 amAdd to Calendar
Joshua Tree Music Festival
Music Festival
Every year in May and October | Next: May 17–19, 2013Add to Calendar
Monterey Park Play Days
Fair / Carnival / Parade
Every year in May | Next: May 16–19, 2013Add to Calendar
ScotsFest
Ethnic Festival
Every year in May | Next: May 25–26, 2013Add to Calendar
Los Angeles Music Video Festival
Arts Festival / Screening
Every year in May
Barbara Morrison PAC Spring Blues Fest
Music Festival
Every year in May
Los Lobos Cinco de Mayo Festival
Music Festival / Concert
Every year in May
California Strawberry Festival
Food Festival / Festival
Every year in May | Next: May 18–19, 2013Add to Calendar
Fiesta Broadway Cinco de Mayo Street Fair
Ethnic Festival / Party
Every year in April or May
Angel City Brewing's Annual Heritage Beer, ...
Beer Festival / Concert
Every Year in May
OC Greek Fest
Ethnic Festival
Every year in May | Next: May 17–19, 2013Add to Calendar
Sutra5+1
Music Festival
Every year in May | Next: May 22–26, 2013Add to Calendar
The L.A. Bluegrass Situation
Music Festival
Every year in May
Los Angeles Brazilian Film Festival
Film Festival / Movies
Every Spring
Santa Monica Festival
Arts Festival
Every year in May/June | Next: Jun 1, 2013 11:00 amAdd to Calendar
Topanga Days
Music Festival
Every year in May | Next: May 25–27, 2013Add to Calendar
Cairo Caravan
Ethnic Festival
Every year in May | Next: May 31–Jun 2, 2013Add to Calendar
LA Vegan Beer & Food Festival
Food Festival
Every year in May
Dance Camera West Dance Media Film Festival
Film Festival
Every year in May
LA is full of festive people, so it makes sense it would also be full of so many great festivals. From scrumptious food festivals and farmers markets to massive music and art festivals, LA has it all.
Angelinos definitely consider themselves to be foodies, so finding a cool LA festival that involves eating is never difficult, and can range from exclusive (and pricey) high-end gastronomic events to gut-busting sausage fests, food truck parades, or specific ethnic cuisine highlights.
Music festivals in Los Angeles also abound, with great jazz, blues, folk, cajun, reggae, and even experimental music celebrated all year. Art festivals in Los Angeles are also plentiful, and everyone should make it a point to hit up the Brewery Artwalk, a twice annual open studio weekend at the world’s largest art complex near Downtown.
From Hollywood galas to cool independent film festivals from Silver Lake to Santa Monica, Los Angeles keeps its denizens busy with festivals all over town. The annual pride festival in West Hollywood is one of the biggest celebrations of gay pride in the world, but there are plenty of less fabulous festivals to enjoy as well, including Chinese New Year, St. Patrick's Day, Cinco de Mayo, Day of the Dead, and Hanukkah festivals that barely break the surface of all there is to do in this vibrant and diverse town.