Summer is in full swing, and there’s no better place to be than Orange County! July marks the beginning of several amazing festivals, concerts, and races that leave visitors with plenty of activities to choose from. Whether you enjoy immersing yourself in local culture or simply looking for a fun-filled summer night out, here’s what you can look forward to over the next month: Laguna Beach Festival, OC Fair & Event Center events, Dachshund Races, and much more!
Festival of Arts
Laguna Beach
July 5 – September 1, 2023
Discover the Festival of Arts in Laguna Beach- a juried fine art show featuring 140 of Orange County’s top artists in an open-air gallery setting. A world-renowned art destination, visitors can take tours of the exhibit, catch an art demonstration, dine at one of the on-site restaurants, create their own masterpieces, or simply sit back and enjoy the creative atmosphere. Weekends are jam-packed with live music and special events providing entertainment for all.
LOCATION:
650 Laguna Canyon Rd
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
INFORMATION:
800-487-3378
Pageant of the Masters “Art Colony: In the Company of Artists”
Laguna Beach
July 7 – September 1, 2023
Shows Nightly at 8:30 pm
The Pageant of the Masters is arguably one of the most unique productions in the entire world. Each evening during the summer season, classic and contemporary works of art are faithfully re-created with theatrical illusion and real people posing as living pictures. Enjoy art that comes to life under the stars in the Pageant’s outdoor amphitheater. In 2023, the Pageant of the Masters will celebrate the 90th anniversary of the first presentation of “living pictures” at the Festival of Arts. From that humble beginning, the Pageant has continued to evolve and grow into the world-class entertainment it is today. The 2023 production, “Art Colony: In the Company of Artists,” will acknowledge the deep connections and memorable stories of artists assisting one another throughout the world and throughout history.
Tickets start at $35 per person (Includes season pass to the Festival of Arts Fine Art Show)
LOCATION:
650 Laguna Canyon Rd
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
TICKETS / INFORMATION:
www.foapom.com
(949) 497-6582, (800) 487-3378
Festival of Arts Wine and Painting Nights Fridays, July 7 – August 18, 2023
8:30 pm
Uncork your creativity this summer at the Festival of Arts! Enjoy a fun painting workshop while surrounded by beautiful art. Learn easy painting step-by-step processes, as taught by Nikita Young. Participants must be 21 and older. Reservations are required. The class size is limited to 12 participants- so reserve early. Beginners and all levels are invited – take home your finished masterpiece!
Cost: $80 per person and includes supplies, complimentary wine or beverage, and Festival admission. Participants must be 21 and older
LOCATION:
Festival of Arts
650 Laguna Canyon Road
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Festival of Arts Pints, Pinots, and Prints Saturdays, July 8 – August 19, 2023
8:30 pm
Create a beautiful one-of-a-kind print at the Festival of Arts! Using a variety of colorful handmade papers and hand-cut relief blocks, students will learn the basics of monoprint, collage, and overprint techniques in this creative printmaking class. Beginners and all levels are invited – take home your finished masterpiece!
Cost: $80 per person, per class, and includes supplies, complimentary wine or beverage, and Festival admission. Reservations are required. Participants must be 21 and older.
LOCATION:
Festival of Arts
650 Laguna Canyon Road
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Festival of Arts Art, Jazz, Wine and Chocolate Thursdays, July 13 – August 31
5:30pm
Chocolate, wine, and all that jazz sweeten up the Festival of Arts this summer! On Thursday nights, indulge your senses at the “Art, Jazz, Wine and Chocolate” series. Sample a wide variety of wines specially selected and paired with gourmet chocolates.
Cost: $25 (does not include Festival of Arts admission or reserved seating). Limited “nightclub” seating is available in reserved sections for $50 per person per concert.
LOCATION:
Festival of Arts
650 Laguna Canyon Road
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Festival of Arts Adult/Teen Classes – Oil Painting – Laguna Beach July 14, 2023
3:00 pm – 5:30 pm
Learn the timeless art of oil painting with Festival Exhibitor Carol Heiman-Greene. This class offers a fun and accessible way to explore the medium of oil paints, with step-by-step guidance from the instructor. You will learn the techniques used by master artists like Van Gogh and Rembrandt to create vibrant and stunning paintings. By the end of the class, you will have created a beautiful painting to take home and showcase your newfound skills. This class is perfect for anyone looking to learn or improve their oil painting techniques. Don’t miss this opportunity to explore your creativity with oil paints!
Cost: $65 fee per person, per class
LOCATION:
Festival of Arts
650 Laguna Canyon Road
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
The Orange County Fair – Costa Mesa
July 14 – August 13, 2023
Wednesdays-Sundays
It’s Time for Fun!! Tickets for the annual OC Fair are on sale, but with limited daily capacity this year, days could sell out. The annual Orange County Fair is the premier family attraction in Southern California, offering a wide variety of exhibits, foods, entertainment, rides, and hands-on activities. There is something for everybody at the Fair, including the summer headline concert series, working farm and petting zoos, thrill rides, contests, and games.
Tickets must be purchased in advance. There will be no transaction fees on Fair admission! Fairgoers should make sure to get tickets for special days and group adventures now.
LOCATION:
OC Fair & Event Center
88 Fair Drive
Costa Mesa, CA
INFORMATION:
714-708-FAIR
Dachshund Races – Huntington Beach Sunday, July 16, 2023
12 pm check-in. The race starts at 1 pm.
Great Family Fun! Come see these short-legged but swift ‘wiener dogs’ race to the finish line once a month at Old World Village.
The Wiener Dog Races are always one of the most popular attractions at Old World, and while the races are usually held once a month, during Oktoberfest, you’ll enjoy the ‘Running of the Wieners’ every Sunday between 3 pm – 4 pm. Placed into one of four weight classes, the Dachshunds run a 22-yard course with their owners at the finish line, luring their dogs to run toward them with colorful toys, food, cheers, and the occasional begging. Entry and admission prices vary.
LOCATION:
Old World Village Festival Hall
7561 Center Avenue #49
Huntington Beach
Ocean Festival – San Clemente
July 16-17, 2022
Celebrating 45 years of “The Greatest Show on Surf!”
Competitions include the NEW Tandem Boogie Board contest, the NEW Pier Bowl Surf Classic, our world-famous Dory boat races, a 5K beach run, and a one-mile ocean swim.
For kids and family fun, there’s Kid’s Dolphin Dash, ‘Groms Rule’ Surf Contest, and Fishing Derby. This year’s line-up includes a FREE beach concert, Sand Sculpting Contest, Woody Car Exhibits, and the Ocean Art Show
LOCATION:
San Clemente Pier
INFORMATION:
949-440-6141
Festival of Arts Adult/Teen Classes – Oil Painting – Laguna Beach July 28, 2023
3:00 pm – 5:30 pm
Learn the timeless art of oil painting with Festival Exhibitor Carol Heiman-Greene. This class offers a fun and accessible way to explore the medium of oil paints, with step-by-step guidance from the instructor. You will learn the techniques used by master artists like Van Gogh and Rembrandt to create vibrant and stunning paintings. By the end of the class, you will have created a beautiful painting to take home and showcase your newfound skills. This class is perfect for anyone looking to learn or improve their oil painting techniques. Don’t miss this opportunity to explore your creativity with oil paints!
Cost: $65 fee per person, per class
LOCATION:
Festival of Arts
650 Laguna Canyon Road
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Festival of Arts
Laguna Beach
July 5 – September 1, 2023
Discover the Festival of Arts in Laguna Beach- a juried fine art show featuring 140 of Orange County’s top artists in an open-air gallery setting. A world-renowned art destination, visitors can take tours of the exhibit, catch an art demonstration, dine at one of the on-site restaurants, create their own masterpieces, or simply sit back and enjoy the creative atmosphere. Weekends are jam-packed with live music and special events providing entertainment for all.
LOCATION:
650 Laguna Canyon Rd
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
INFORMATION:
800-487-3378
Pageant of the Masters “Art Colony: In the Company of Artists”
Laguna Beach
July 7 – September 1, 2023
Shows Nightly at 8:30 pm
The Pageant of the Masters is arguably one of the most unique productions in the entire world. Each evening during the summer season, classic and contemporary works of art are faithfully re-created with theatrical illusion and real people posing as living pictures. Enjoy art that comes to life under the stars in the Pageant’s outdoor amphitheater. In 2023, the Pageant of the Masters will celebrate the 90th anniversary of the first presentation of “living pictures” at the Festival of Arts. From that humble beginning, the Pageant has continued to evolve and grow into the world-class entertainment it is today. The 2023 production, “Art Colony: In the Company of Artists,” will acknowledge the deep connections and memorable stories of artists assisting one another throughout the world and throughout history.
Tickets start at $35 per person (Includes season pass to the Festival of Arts Fine Art Show)
LOCATION:
650 Laguna Canyon Rd
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
TICKETS / INFORMATION:
www.foapom.com
(949) 497-6582, (800) 487-3378
Festival of Arts Wine and Painting Nights Fridays, July 7 – August 18, 2023
8:30 pm
Uncork your creativity this summer at the Festival of Arts! Enjoy a fun painting workshop while surrounded by beautiful art. Learn easy painting step-by-step processes, as taught by Nikita Young. Participants must be 21 and older. Reservations are required. The class size is limited to 12 participants- so reserve early. Beginners and all levels are invited – take home your finished masterpiece!
Cost: $80 per person and includes supplies, complimentary wine or beverage, and Festival admission. Participants must be 21 and older
LOCATION:
Festival of Arts
650 Laguna Canyon Road
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Festival of Arts Pints, Pinots, and Prints Saturdays, July 8 – August 19, 2023
8:30 pm
Create a beautiful one-of-a-kind print at the Festival of Arts! Using a variety of colorful handmade papers and hand cut relief blocks, students will learn the basics of monoprint, collage, and overprint techniques in this creative printmaking class. Beginners and all levels are invited – take home your finished masterpiece!
Cost: $80 per person, per class, and includes supplies, complimentary wine or beverage, and Festival admission. Reservations are required. Participants must be 21 and older.
LOCATION:
Festival of Arts
650 Laguna Canyon Road
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Festival of Arts Art, Jazz, Wine and Chocolate Thursdays, July 13 – August 31
5:30 pm
Chocolate, wine, and all that jazz sweeten up the Festival of Arts this summer! On Thursday nights, indulge your senses at the “Art, Jazz, Wine and Chocolate” series. Sample a wide variety of wines specially selected and paired with gourmet chocolates.
Cost: $25 (does not include Festival of Arts admission or reserved seating). Limited “nightclub” seating is available in reserved sections for $50 per person per concert.
LOCATION:
Festival of Arts
650 Laguna Canyon Road
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Festival of Arts Adult/Teen Classes – Oil Painting – Laguna Beach July 14, 2023
3 :00 pm – 5:30 pm
Learn the timeless art of oil painting with Festival Exhibitor Carol Heiman-Greene. This class offers a fun and accessible way to explore the medium of oil paints, with step-by-step guidance from the instructor. You will learn the techniques used by master artists like Van Gogh and Rembrandt to create vibrant and stunning paintings. By the end of the class, you will have created a beautiful painting to take home and showcase your newfound skills. This class is perfect for anyone looking to learn or improve their oil painting techniques. Don’t miss this opportunity to explore your creativity with oil paints!
Cost: $65 fee per person, per class
LOCATION:
Festival of Arts
650 Laguna Canyon Road
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
The Orange County Fair – Costa Mesa
July 14 – August 13, 2023
Wednesdays-Sundays
It’s Time for Fun!! Tickets for the annual OC Fair are on sale, but with limited daily capacity this year, days could sell out. The annual Orange County Fair is the premier family attraction in Southern California, offering a wide variety of exhibits, foods, entertainment, rides, and hands-on activities. There is something for everybody at the Fair, including the summer headline concert series, working farm and petting zoos, thrill rides, contests, and games.
Tickets must be purchased in advance. There will be no transaction fees on Fair admission! Fairgoers should make sure to get tickets for special days and group adventures now.
LOCATION:
OC Fair & Event Center
88 Fair Drive
Costa Mesa, CA
INFORMATION:
714-708-FAIR
Dachshund Races – Huntington Beach Sunday, July 16, 2023
12 pm check-in. The race starts at 1 pm.
Great Family Fun! Come see these short-legged but swift ‘wiener dogs’ race to the finish line once a month at Old World Village.
The Wiener Dog Races are always one of the most popular attractions at Old World, and while the races are usually held once a month, during Oktoberfest, you’ll enjoy the ‘Running of the Wieners’ every Sunday between 3 pm – 4 pm. Placed into one of four weight classes, the Dachshunds run a 22-yard course with their owners at the finish line, luring their dogs to run toward them with colorful toys, food, cheers, and the occasional begging. Entry and admission prices vary.
LOCATION:
Old World Village Festival Hall
7561 Center Avenue #49
Huntington Beach
Festival of Arts Adult/Teen Classes – Oil Painting – Laguna Beach July 28, 2023
3:00 pm – 5:30 pm
Learn the timeless art of oil painting with Festival Exhibitor Carol Heiman-Greene. This class offers a fun and accessible way to explore the medium of oil paints, with step-by-step guidance from the instructor. You will learn the techniques used by master artists like Van Gogh and Rembrandt to create vibrant and stunning paintings. By the end of the class, you will have created a beautiful painting to take home and showcase your newfound skills. This class is perfect for anyone looking to learn or improve their oil painting techniques. Don’t miss this opportunity to explore your creativity with oil paints!
Cost: $65 fee per person, per class
LOCATION:
Festival of Arts
650 Laguna Canyon Road
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
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