Events & Entertainment

Ontario Area

January

Tournament of Roses Parade

Held in early January

Location: Pasadena

626-449-4100

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A tradition that attracts hundreds of thousands of spectators to Colorado Boulevard in Pasadena to view the breathtaking floral floats.

The Road to California Quilters Show

Held in mid January

Location: Ontario Convention Center

909-937-3000

Call for additional information Thousands of quilting enthusiasts from all over the West view more than 25,000 quilts and attend workshops and classes.  

Pomona Home & Garden Show

Held in January

Location: Pomona Fairplex

909-623-311

Call for additional information Stroll the endless aisles of unique items for your home and garden. Exhibitors and booth demonstrations.  

Annual NHRA Winter Nationals

Held in January

Location: Pomona Fairgrounds

626-914-4761

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An ear-piercing, eye-catching car show to end all.  

February

Riverside County Fair

Held in February

Location: Riverside County Fair and National Date Festival Grounds

800-811-3247

Call for additional information The Annual Riverside County Fair is a fun family event featuring more than 7,000 exhibits of Coachella Valley produce and dates, fine arts, floriculture, gems and minerals, livestock, top-name entertainment, carnival rides, and food concessions.  

Civil War Re-enactment

Held in February

Location:  Calico Ghost Town, Yermo

800-TO-CALICO

Call for additional information Experience history as the North meets the South in authentic Civil War re-enactments. Drills, music and living history displays.

March

Multi-Media Art Show

Held in March - April

Location:  San Bernardino County Museum

909-307-2669

Call for additional information A juried art show featuring work from Southern California artists.

April

Spring Festival

Held in April

Location: Downtown Ontario

909-984-2458

Call for additional information Booths, demonstrations and special gifts for purchase.  

Pomona Home & Garden Show

Held in April

Location: Pomona Fairplex

909-623-3111

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Stroll the endless aisles of unique items for your home and garden. Exhibitors and booth demonstrations.  

NASCAR Winston Cup Race

Held in April

Location: California Speedway

909-429-5000

Call for additional information Stars of the NASCAR Winston Cup make one of few Southern California appearances at the nation’s premier super speedway.  

Apple Blossom Festival

Held in April

Location: Oak Tree Village

909-797-4020 A two-day, old-fashioned event complete with cider pressing, living history events, piglet racing, goat milking, bluegrass music and plenty of free family fun.  

Upland Lemon Festival

Held in April

Location: Downtown Upland

909-949-4499

Call for additional information A fun-filled, citrus themed event put on jointly by Main Street Upland and Chaffey College. Food booths, entertainment and strolling fun.  

Native American Traditions

Held in April

Location: San Bernadino County Museum

909-307-2669

Call for additional information A special exhibit of artifacts from the museum collection includes baskets, pottery, Kachina dolls, and weapons. Runs through September.  

May

Annual Ramona Pageant

Held in May

Location: Ramona Bowl Road, Hemet

909-658-3111

Call for additional information A beautiful love story of early California presented in a breathtaking natural amphitheater by a cast of over 400 actors, singers, dancers and horsemen.  

Calico Cook-off & Spring Festival

Held in May

Location: Calico Ghost Town

800-TO-CALICO An old-time music festival featuring “singing for an apple pie,” games, contests and chili cook-off.  

Annual Orange Show

Held in May

Location: Frontier Days Rodeo

909-888-6788

Call for additional information Featuring fair-style entertainment, food booths and family fun.

Frontier Days Rodeo

Held over Memorial Day weekend

Location: Northwest Sports Park, Temecula

909-676-4718

Call for additional information Experience the Old West at this gun-toting, horse-bronking, shoot-‘em-up event. 

International Museums Day

Held in May

Location: San Bernardino County Museum 909-307-2669

Call for additional information Special activities that let visitors see behind the scenes.  

Renaissance Pleasure Faire

Held in May

Location: Glen Helen Regional Park, San Bernardino

800-51-FAIRE Nine weekends of fun! Unique handmade crafts, costumed entertainers, food fit for a king, full-contact jousting, and falconry. Much “eat, drink and be merry.”  

June

Antique and Classic Wooden Boat Show

Held in June

Location: Lake Arrowhead

909-337-3715

Call for additional information A regatta like no other in beautiful Lake Arrowhead.  

Show and Shine

Held in June

Location: Euclid Avenue

909-466-4410

Call for additional information An event filled with classic cars, hot rods, Harleys, food booths and fifties- and sixties-style fun.

  Temecula Valley Balloon and Wine Festival

Held in June Location: Lake Skinner Campgrounds, Temecula

909-676-6713

Call for additional information A tradition since 1983, this event is an “uplifting” experience. Hot air balloons, dancing balloon glows, wine garden and demonstrations.  

Summer Music Festival

Held in June

Location: Redlands Bowl

909-793-7316

Call for additional information The Redlands Bowl Summer Music Festival presents a summer season of world-class performances comprised of symphony concerts, dance, opera and Broadway musicals.  

Summer Concerts in the Park

Held early June – late August

Location: Downtown Ontario

909-395-2020

Call for additional information Great family fun with a variety of musical performances.

Huck Finn Bluegrass Jubilee

Held in June

Location: Victorville

909-780-8810

Call for additional information Country and bluegrass music festival relives the life and times of Tom and Huck with raft building, a circus, rides, mountain men activities, food, arts and crafts.  

Open Sky Classic American Blues Music Festival

Held in June

Location: Whaler Pointe Lakeside Park, Big Bear

909-866-4607

Call for additional information Live music by nationally touring blues acts, New Orleans-style food and children’s activities in a natural amphitheatre with panoramic views.  

Southern California Historic Sports Car Festival

Held in late June

Location: California Speedway

909-429-5000

Call for additional information Honoring the heritage of motorsports, a unique opportunity to see cars that competed at Indianapolis, Daytona and others.

July

Old Town Temecula Annual Street Painting Festival

Held in early July

Location: Old Town Temecula

909-694-6412

Call for additional information Colorful mural-style art includes re-creations of well-known works plus original creations in chalk. Live musical entertainment.  

Star-Spangled 4th of July Celebration

Held on the 4th of July

Location: Downtown at Westwind Park

909-395-2020

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A glorious 4th with a parade, music, arts and crafts fair, annual All-States Picnic, family festivities, carnival and fireworks spectacular.  

Annual Pechanga Inter-tribal Pow Wow

Held in mid July

Location: Pechange Resort & Casino

909-693-1819

Call for additional information Native American dancers and drummers from throughout the country and Canada compete in traditional, fancy, grass and jingle dress. Arts and crafts booths, native foods, and fireworks on Saturday. Free to the public.  

Barbecue and Fireworks Over the Lake

Held on the 4th of July

Location: Big Bear Lake

800-4-BIG-BEAR

Call for additional information Independence Day celebration in the mountains with barbecue, entertainment and games for kids.  

August

Western Days

Held in August

Location: Oak Glen

909-797-1753

Admission Free

Call for additional information Presided over by Johnny Appleseed, includes country music, western gunfights, skits and dancers.  

Norco Valley Fair

Held in mid August

Location: Ingalls Park, Norco

909-737-2531

Call for additional information Food, rides, games and a parade.

Old Miners’ Day Annual Old Miners’ Parade

Held in mid August

Location: Big Bear Lake

909-866-0491

Call for additional information Rich in history and lore, trappers, miners and gunslingers parade with antique vehicles, military units, intriguing floats and bands.  

Los Angeles County Fair

Held in August

Location: Ponoma

909-623-3111

Call for additional information Fair offers education, art, horticulture, agriculture, livestock and live entertainment.  

Temecula Valley International Film & Music Festival

Held in mid August

Location: Temecula

909-699-8681

Call for additional information Festival of U.S. and foreign films with screenings, personal appearances, seminars and events plus showcase of emerging, up-and-coming artists.  

Route 66 Rendezvous

Held in August

Location: San Bernadino

909-889-3980

Call for additional information Celebration of “The Mother Road” for nostalgia buffs nationwide. Car rally, Firestone burnout contest, flame throwing contest, neon light cruise, food and entertainment.  

September

Big Bear Lake Oktoberfest

Held in September – late October

Location: Big Bear Lake

909-585-3000

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Celebrate in true German fashion at Southern California’s most authentic Oktoberfest. Savor the high-country mountain air, the Appentaler band, Lowenbrau beer direct from Germany and much family fun.

Bib Bear Lake International Film Festival

Held in September

Location: Big Bear Lake

909-429-5000

Call for additional information Showcasing emerging film talent and independent films.  

Indy Racing League Weekend

Held in September

Location: California Speedway

909-429-5000 Many of the best teams and drivers on the North American oval track scene compete at 200 mph speeds on the banked, two-mile long oval.  

October

Big Bear Lake International Film Festival

Held thru late October

Location: Big Bear Lake

909-429-5000

Call for additional information Showcasing emerging film talent and independent films.  

Grape Harvest Festival

Held in October

Location: Rancho Cucamonga

909-987-1012

Call for additional information California’s oldest such event offers a traditional grape stomp, wines from the Inland Valley, arts, crafts, food and entertainment.  

Calico Days

Held in October

Location: Calico Ghost Town

800-TO-CALICO

Call for additional information Calico’s glory days are revisited with an 1880’s mining celebration, wild west parade, gunfight stunt exhibition, burro run, games and contests.  

Calico Ghost Haunt

Held in late October

Location: Calico Ghost Town

800-TO-CALICO

Call for additional information Maggie’s Haunted Mine, China Town’s Haunted Ruins, Calico’s Terror Silver Train, pumpkin carving, costume contests, face painting and ghost stories.  

Southern California Fair

Held in October

Location: Lake Perris Fairgrounds

909-657-4221

Call for additional information Top-name stage entertainment, arena shows, livestock and equestrian events, educational and theme exhibits.  

Temecula Fall Rod Run

Held in October

Location: Old Town Temecula

909-699-1876

Call for additional information Cruise and rally of classic cars, special interest vehicles, hot rods, custom cars and Harley Davidson motorcycles.  

November

CART Championship Series Weekend

Held in November

Location: California Speedway

909-429-5000

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CART’s international racing stars hustle 200 mph Champ Cars around the high-banked ovals as part of their quest for top honors.  

Harvest Fair – Old West Festival

Held in November

Location: San Bernardino

909-384-5426

Call for additional information Journey back to the 1880s with Old West re-enactments, history, live entertainment, vendors, and food.  

Wildlife Art Festival

Held in November

Location: San Bernardino County Museum

909-307-2669

Call for additional information Hundreds of entries, dozens of artists on-site, carving demonstrations, family activities, live animals and wildlife art shop with paintings, carvings, sculptures and prints.

Heritage Festival

Held over Thanksgiving weekend

Location: Calico Ghost Town

800-TO-CALICO

Call for additional information Thanksgiving weekend highlighted by Native American culture displays and demonstrations.  

December

Christmas in Calico

Held throughout December

Location: Calico Ghost Town

760-254-2122

Call for additional information An Old West mining adventure dressed in Yuletide fashion with holiday decorations and gift shopping opportunities.  

Ontario’s Christmas on Euclid

Held in December

Location: Downtown Ontario on Euclid Avenue

909-984-2458

Call for additional information Annual handcrafted arts and crafts fair with 300+ vendors, classic car show, children’s attractions and more. Anyone who has ever attended is sure to mark their calendars for this special event each year.  

Covina Christmas Parade

Held in mid December

Location: Covina

626-858-7271

Call for additional information One of Southern California’s favorites, the Covina parade includes bands, floats, decorated automobiles and novelties for an evening of holiday magic.  

Indio International Tamale Festival

Held in December

Location: Indio

760-342-6532

Call for additional information Savor the annual occasion of one of the greatest regional food festiva