Oct 24: Encinitas, Moonlight Beach Fest

Join us on Saturday, October 24, 2015 from 10am to 5pm for an amazing day at the cove on the sand with family and friends at Moonlight Beach Fest.

 Festivities will include:

  • Surfing Madonna Oceans Project 5k/10k/10 mile/1k Run-Walk
  • Science of Surf and Skate – Open your eyes to the role that the physical and life sciences play in the activities we love.  Plenty of interactive “labs” to check out.  You’ll be blown away!
  • Waterman Lifestyle expo – It’s all about the Waterman lifestyle.  Check out cool exhibits and visit with Encinitas Lifeguards, San Diego County Sheriffs and other agencies who keep our area beaches safe.  A special feature will be the landing and takeoff of the County’s ASTRIA helicopter.
  • Sandcastle arena and live art – because who doesn’t want to take a selfie with the Surfing Madonna?
  • Moonlight Beach Lounge & Overlook we transform the overlook into the ultimate kick-back and relax experience with comfy furniture, art, music and more.
  • Just-For-Kids Zone – free arts and crafts just for kids!
  • Live local musicians with headliner to be announced!
  • Local food- Moonlight Beach Deli and Dogs, Cafe Ipe, Food Trucks and more!

Call 760-633-2760 or email nbuck@encinitasca.gov for more event information.

The event will be held at Moonlight State Beach- 400 B Street, Encinitas, CA 92024

Have questions about Moonlight Beach Fest? Contact Nick Buck

Oct 10: Pasadena, Love for All

Save the Date!
Saturday, October 10, 2015
All Hands & Hearts are Needed to Celebrate Love for All!


Join Us as We Celebrate All Marriages in the United Methodist Church
& Build an Altar for All Art Installation

11 am   Altar of Love for All Creation (details below)
12 pm Marriage Vows Renewal Ceremony 
Invite family, friends and community!

11:30am-2.30pm  Food truck nibbles available for purchase
Food truck details coming soon! 



Three Locations!

500 East Colorado Blvd, Pasadena

1515 Fredricks Street, San Luis Obispo

1561 Thomas Ave, San Diego 




Ways to Participate in the Ceremony:
  • Same gender couples are invited to have their marriage blessed in the Vows Renewal Ceremony in the sanctuary
  • All Reconciling United Methodist clergy are invited to participate in leading the Vows Renewal Ceremony
  • All beloved children of God are invited to stand with couples and clergy together as we raise our voice, saying “Love stands for all” in the United Methodist Church

Ways to Participate in Creating the Altar for All:
  • Same Gender Couples are invited to bring a symbol of their love and covenantal relationship 
  • Friends & Families are invited to bring items to honor their GLBTQ loved ones, past and present 
  • Churches that welcome same gender weddings are invited to bring a candle in their favorite rainbow color!
Items to bring: candles, small keepsakes, photographs, flowers, small objects of importance to you or loved ones.

 
More information? 
Contact Melinda Dodge – MDodge@LosAltosUMC.org
Cooperatively hosted by the California-Pacific chapters of
Methodist Federation for Social Action (MFSA) & Reconciling Ministries Network (RMN)

Download a shareable flyer here!  FRONT  BACK

Oct 4: Pasadena, Rock 4 Pef

ROCK 4 PEF – SUNDAY, OCTOBER 4 @Farnsworth Park

Join your friends, neighbors, and the Pasadena Educational Foundation at the second annual Rock 4 PEF Music Festival in support of music education in our public schools!

FEATURING:  Jacob Davich & Taylor Mathews
LOOK FOR AN ANNOUNCEMENT SOON OF OUR SPECIAL SURPRISE ARTIST!
Last year our special surprise was an acoustic performance by Brian & Nikki from Silversun Pickups.
Don’t wait to get your tickets for this year’s show.

Food trucks and a beer garden! 

VIP ticket holders will have seating in the first few rows and admission to the concert pre-party  in the park’s historic building overlooking the Ampitheater stage– where you will enjoy complimentary food, drinks, and other amenities.

Plus, we will be introducing the winner of the area-wide teen Rock 4 PEF Battle of the Bands…fresh from the Battle of the Bands live competition.

Tickets:  http://www.eventbrite.com/e/rock4-pef-benefit-concert-2015-tickets-17928396316?aff=es2Please, print out and bring your ticket to the door for check-in. No  tickets will be sold at the door.

Parking:
Parking in both Farnswoth Park parking lots or street parking.

No Refunds.  Rain or Shine.

Have questions about Rock4 PEF Benefit Concert 2015? Contact Pasadena Educational Foundation

Oct 31: Santa Monica, Pet Expo


Santa Monica Pet Expo & Pet adoption is a FREE and exciting day-long festival for the entire family – dogs/cats and their owners, dog lovers -, friends and visitors from town and surrounding areas, featuring: Vendors/Exhibitors, Sponsors, Pet Adoption and Rescue Organizations, Dog Trainers, Groomers and more.

World’s largest animal fare by the Pacific Ocean, Santa Monica & Venice Beach, where our four legs loved ones are honored, celebrated and treated as well as they deserve.
Join us for a Pet Parade (registration required) and multiple festivities at the Santa Monica Beach Beach Parking Lot 1N.

Visit our webpage at www.smpetexpo.org.
Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/PetExpo
ExhibitorVendor Registration at www.smpetexpo.org/exhibitors.html.
Food Truck Request: Contact us at www.smpetexpo.org/contact_us.html
Sponsor Request at www.smpetexpo.org/sponsor.html.

FAQs

What are my transport/parking options getting to the event?
There is plenty Parking Space at the Expo: on site, on the Pier and all around the City of Santa Monica and Santa Monica Beach

What can/can’t I bring to the event?
Bring your Pet for a Pet Parade (Registration required). Please keep your pet on a leash !

Where can I contact the organizer with any questions?
Please send us an email at info@smpetexpo.org

Oct 1: San Gabriel, Dumpling and Beer Fest

Thursday, October 1, 2015 from 6pm to 9pm
San Gabriel Mission Playhouse Theater Plaza
320 S. Mission Dr., San Gabriel, CA 91776
The City of San Gabriel is proud to present the inaugural Dumpling & Beer Fest event, which consists of three main components: dumpling and other food vendors, craft beer booths, and free live entertainment provided by Moonsville Collective, an Americana String Band.

“Foodies” and craft beer enthusiasts are invited to join the City on experiencing a local twist on Oktoberfest. The event is free and open to the general public. Wristbands can be purchased online (here through Eventbrite) for $20 in advance for unlimited beer sampling* until September 30. Beer sampling wristbands may be sold on the day of the event for $25, if they were not sold out previously online. Food may be purchased directly from food vendors and food trucks. Wine tasting will also be available for a fee and wristbands may be purchased on the day of the event.
Ticket Information:
Ticket Type
Sales End
Price
Quantity
Beer Sampling
September 30, 2015
$20
Wine Sampling
TBD
TBD
*While supplies last.
When & Where
Mission Playhouse Plaza and Mission District
320 S. Mission Dr.
San Gabriel, CA 91776
Thursday, October 1, 2015 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m.

Have questions about Dumpling & Beer Fest? Contact City of San Gabriel

Thursdays: NoHo Food Truck Collective

NoHo Food Truck Collective

The Food Truck Collective

Thursday, September 10, 2015 from 5:30 PM to 9:30 PM (PDT)

North Hollywood! We are so excited to be bringing you the #NoHoFoodTruckCollective EVERY THURSDAY from 5:30PM-9:30PM!
We will be featuring MUSIC, GAMES, FOOD TRUCKS and FUN!
Every week we will be featuring different food trucks and you can expect a GIANT JENGA Tournament!
Join us for fun!
5211 Tujunga Avenue
North Hollywood, CA 9160

Sept 25: Corona, Ramirez Intermediate Food Truck Festival

Augie Ramirez Intermediate – Corona, California – 6905 Harrison Avenue
6905 Harrison Avenue
Corona, CA 92880

Friday, September 25, 2015 from 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM (PDT)

Ramirez Intermediate Food Truck Festival & Vendor/Craft Fair, September 25, 2015 5pm to 10 pm
18 Savory and Sweet Food Trucks, 50+ Vendors for the most excisting shopping ever.  Start your Holiday Shopping Early! AMP Radio 97.1.


18 GOURMET FOOD TRUCKS:

¨ Oh My Gaga

¨ Waffles Deliege

¨ Globally Delicious Stuffed Burgers

¨ Seoul Sausage

¨ Classic Tacos

¨ Greasy Weiner

¨ WTF Pizza

¨ Buffalo Truck

¨ Cousins Maine Lobster

¨ Mess Hall Canteen

¨ Samarai Burrito

¨ MM French

¨ Ninjas with Appetite

¨ California Grill

¨ Rollin Sushi

¨ Feeding Frenzy

¨ Sum Thin Sweet

¨ We Be Popp’in


Kid Zone with 6 inflatable interactive mazes, obstacles courses, basketball and more.  Unlimited wristband for $15.00 (That’s only $3.00 an hour for five hours of exhausting fun!)  Includes a punch card for 8 carnival booths.  Additional carnival booth cards available for $3.00 each.   Want more exhausting fun buy tickets for laser tag.  $5.00 a round or buy 2 rounds for $8.00.  Same player must play both rounds for discount.
 

Kid Zone is cash only.  Most Vendors and Food Trucks take credit cards.

Come join us for an exciting evening of Food, Fun & Music!

Have questions about Ramirez Intermediate Food Truck Festival & Vendor/Craft Fair? Contact Ramirez Intermediate ASB

Nov 6-7: San Diego, Guild Fest

Join us for the 13th Annual San Diego Brewers Guild Fesitval at the Port Pavilion on Broadway Pier in downtown San Diego.  This two day event is the official kickoff of San Diego Beer Week.  Enjoy samples from more than 50 breweries located in San Diego County!

The event raises funds for local charities and the San Diego Brewers Guild.

VIP Brewer Takeover: Friday (Nov. 6) from 6-9 PM
Rub elbows with some of San Diego’s award-winning brewers and see why San Diego beer is taking over palates everywhere.  This exclusive event will showcase San Diego’s finest, rare and specialty beers from local breweries, including offerings brewed just for the event.  All-inclusive ticket includes unlimited beer sampled offered throughout the evening coupled with unlimited food samples from local craft beer friendly restaurants.

San Diego Brewers Guild Festival: Saturday (Nov. 7) from 2-5 PM
Enjoy the Guild Festival with a commemorative tasting glass and unlimited beer samples.  The event showcases San Diego County’s finiest craft breweries!  Attend Beer College with 30 minute sessions from San Diego State University’s College of Extended Studies Business of Craft Beer program and UC San Diego Extension Brewery Certificiate program.  Food will be available for sale from local, craft beer friendly restaurants and food trucks.  And to top it all off, musical entertainment will be provided by some of San Diego’s most talented musicans.

Premier Access (Saturday Only)
Want to get in early and beat the crowd?  Then pick up a Permier Access Pass and enter the festival 1 HOUR early at 1 PM!

Two Day Pass
The Best way to start off SD Beer Week is with a Two Day Pass, so you can enjoy the festivities on BOTH Friday and Saturday at a discount!  For $100:

  • (1) ticket for Friday night’s ‘VIP Brewer Takeover’ (6-9 PM)
  • (1) Premier Access pass for Saturday’s Guild Festival (1-5 PM) [$130 value!)


Transportation
Santa Fe Depot – 6 minute walk from Port Pavilion at the Broadway Pier


Age Restrictions
This is a 21 and over event.  You must be 21+ years old with a valid photo ID to attend, no exceptions.
Smoking Prohibited
Smoking is prohibited on the Broadway Pier.

Pets
No animals allowed, except for service animals.  Fraudulently misrepresenting service animals is a misdemeanor – CPC 365.7(a).

Prohibited Items
Prohibited items include, but are not limited to:

  • Outside alcohol
  • Bottles
  • Cans
  • Outside food/beverages
  • Weapons (i.e. knives, pepper spray, stun-guns, any concealed weapons, firearms, etc.)
  • Illegal drugs
  • Chemicals
  • Fireworks, smoke bombs, etc.
  • Unapproved pamphlets, handouts, advertisements, etc.
  • Other items as determined by facility management.

Event management reserves the right to handle each occurence on a case to case basis.
Depending on the item, the guest may either be asked to remove the item from the facility or dispose of the item, or may be ejected from the facility.
All bags, jackets, and guests are subject to search upon entering the event.  Items which have varying policies include: cameras, video/audio recording equipment, and signs/flags/banners/posters.

Designated Driver (Non-Drinker)
Non-drinker means non-drinker.  In accordance with our ABC license, anyone found consuming alcohol (any amount) without proper wristband will be escorted off the premises immediately.

Intoxicated Guests
All guests of the 13th Annual San Diego Brewers Guild Festival are expected to drink responsibly and ensure they have a safe, responsible means of transportation before leaving the festival.
Any guest who is intoxicated before entering the event may be denied entry to the festival.
Any guest found intoxicated within the event and/or causing a disturbance, as determined by management, will be asked to leave the facility without refund and may be subject to further consequences.
Refund Policy
All eligible refunds are provided according to your original form of payment.  Refunds for tickets purchased with credit cards will be credited to the same credit card.  We will process an eligible refund to the original credit/debit card within 5-7 business days from the date we receive your request, depending on your bank.  Requests for refunds must be submitted at least 72 hours before the event; if fewer than 72 hours then not eligible for refund.

Contact: info@sandiegobrewersguild.org

Nov 7: Temecula, French Valley Wings and WIne


This is the Inaugural 2015 Wine & Brew Festival at the French Valley Air Show which takes place on Saturday, November 7, 2015. This is the first air show of its kind in the Temecula Valley region of Riverside County. This is a FREE* community event held at the French Valley Airport. Be treated to aircraft aerobatics, live entertainment, and a wide selection of food/beverage options, merchandise and recreational activities for all ages. All of the acts, as they are confirmed, will be posted on the French Valley Airshow website http://www.FVairshow.com.

In addition to the FREE Air Show, spectators can attend the Wine & Brew Festival* sampling some of Inland Southern California’s premiere wine and craft brews. In addition to the samplings, attendees will have the opportunity to taste the delights of gourmet food trucks and rock-out to live music.

Ticket information: http://www.eventbrite.com/e/wine-craft-brew-festival-at-the-french-valley-air-show-tickets-16226086662?aff=es2
 *Paid Admission Required for Wine & Brew Festival ONLY – The Air Show is a FREE community event

Sept 27: The BIG Squeeze & Samuel Adams Octoberfest Experience

7th Annual OC Accordion Festival-The BIG Squeeze & Samuel Adams Octoberfest Experience

Orange County Market Place

Sunday, September 27, 2015 from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM (PDT)

Ticket information: http://www.eventbrite.com/e/7th-annual-oc-accordion-festival-the-big-squeeze-samuel-adams-octoberfest-experience-tickets-12845391913?aff=es2

“Brews & Bellows”
THE BIG SQUEEZE  7th Annual O.C. Accordion Festival
Featuring the 2nd Annual Samuel Adams Octoberfest Experience

Orange County Market Place
 OC Fair & Event Center, Costa Mesa
Sunday, September 27, 2015 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Stage entertainment included in OC Market Place admission of $2.

Beer tasting requires additional fee.

MAIN CONCERT STAGE
10:45 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. The Ploughboys (Celtic)
Noon to 12:45 p.m. Bonne Musique Zydeco (Cajun/Zydeco)
1:15 p.m. to 2:15 p.m. Los Fabulocos (Tex Mex)
 2:45 a.m. to 4 p.m. Doo Wah Riders

HEADLINE (Country) SAMUEL ADAMS BEER TENT
10 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. Jim Gilman und Der Burgermeisters
 11:30 a.m. to Noon. Jim Gilman und Der Burgermeisters
12:45 p.m. to 1:15 p.m. Jim Gilman (The Squeezinator)
 2:15 p.m. Women and Men’s Stein Hoisting Contest

 BORSINI STAGE
11 a.m. How to do a One Man Band with an Accordion Noon & 1 p.m. Gail Campanella
12:30 p.m. Accordion Building Secrets
1:30 p.m. The Scoop on Accordion Appraisals
2 p.m. & 3 p.m Lou Fanucchi
2:30 p.m. Jeffrey Iaconno
3:30 p.m. Open Jam Borsini booth adjacent to stage.

Free appraisals all day. Bring your accordion for a FREE professional appraisal.

2nd Annual Samuel Adams Octoberfest Experience

 $35: ADVANCE through Eventbrite includes Festival/Market Place admission ,
Four- 12 oz beers, Gaslamp Popcorn, giant pretzel and food truck option: Chili Cheese Curly Fries from Baby’s Burgers, Grilled Cheese Sandwich from Grilled Cheese Truck or a Bratzilla from Dogzilla)

For advance purchase go to “Samuel Adams Octoberfest Experience & The Big Squeeze “ at http://www.Eventbrite.com

$ 45 at the event (does not include admission)
 All day beer tasting offering seasonal limited release beers from Samuel Adams including: Samuel Adams Octoberfest Brew Samuel Adams Rebel IPA Pigs in a Blanket (Smoked Rye) Oaked Dunkelweizen Rebel Rouser (Double IPA) Potbelly Porter Downtime Pilsner Norse Sahti Rebel Rider Longshot Dark Night The Sphinx & many more! Also offering local favorite’s from Angel City Brewery in Los Angeles!

The Samuel Adams Stein-Hoisting Competition (Men and Women’s Divisions) Win Samuel Adams Merchandise including glass stein and a Beach Cruiser Bike!