Events In Orange County August 2015
Looking for your last summer hurrah? Here’s a full list of events in Orange County this August 2015 so you can end your summer on a great note.
US SURF OPEN
Now – Sunday, August 2nd
This is the last weekend to make it out to the US Surf Open in Huntington Beach. Check out the skate, surf, and BMX or just come for the all the vendors and free stuff. Grab your camera and your sunscreen, there’s plenty to see. For the competition schedule and parking information, check out the website.
Event website: vansusopenofsurfing.com/2015
DISNEY SCREEN AT CINEMARK
Throughout August
Daily Showtimes – 10:30AM, 1:15PM, 4PM and 7PM
Watch your favorite Disney movies on the big screen beginning this August when Disney Screen hosts four classic Disney films each week. All films will be accompanied with a short film and admission is unlimited. $5 for a daily pass to all 4 movies, $10 for a weekly pass, $20 for a monthly pass and $40 for a quarterly pass. Participating theater is Century at Bella Terra in Huntington Beach.
Event website: cinemark.com
MUSIC WEEK (JULY 31-AUG 6)
The Jungle book
The Aristocats
Hercules
The Little Mermaid
DOGS WEEK (AUG 7-13)
The Fox and the Hound
Oliver and Company
Bolt
Eight Below
PIXAR WEEK (AUG 14-20)
Monsters, Inc.
A Bug’s Life
Up
Ratatouille
ANIMALS WEEK (AUG 21-27)
Dumbo
Chicken Little
Lilo & Stitch
Iron Will
1 YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF THE ANAHEIM PACKING DISTRICT
Saturday, August 1st
12PM-6PM
Come celebrate a year of awesome food, drink and architecture that is the Anaheim Packing District. There will be live music on the indoor and outdoor stages, a beer and citrus cocktail garden, games, crafts, face painting, stilt walker and more!
Event website: facebook.com/events
OC PRIDE LGBT FESTIVAL
Saturday, August 1st
12PM-10PM
For the fourth year in a row, OC Pride will be absolutely free to the public! The party’s going on in Downtown Santa Ana. There will be a Kid’s Club in Birch park with games, a treasure hunt, water balloon games and more plus tons of live music, pride talks, closet ball and more entertainment. Pride week will also include a Rainbow Pride Party at Velvet Lounge Saturday night, Rainbow Rompers Sunday play day for kids, West Street Beach Party and a closing party at Main Street Bar on Sunday night. For all the details, check out the site.
Event website: prideoc.com
FREE MOVIE MONDAYS AT SEGERSTROM CENTER FOR THE ARTS
Mondays Now – August 10th
8PM-10PM
Bring your friends and your beach chairs to the Arts Plaza at Segerstrom Center for the Arts for free movie Mondays with food trucks. Set-up begins at 5:30PM and the movie will start at dusk, approximately 8PM.
Event website: scfta.org
AUGUST 3RD
My Best Friend’s Wedding
Food trucks scheduled: Adobo Express, Hobo Co. Pizza, WaffnRoll and We Heart Froyo
AUGUST 10TH
E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial
Food trucks scheduled: The Burnt Truck, The Feeding Frenzy, Piaggio on Wheels and Chunk-n-Chip
DOWNTOWN FULLERTON ART WALK
Friday, August 7th
6PM-10PM
The first Friday of each month is the Art Walk in Historic Downtown Fullerton. The event is totally free to the public and features brick and mortar galleries, local performance artists, food trucks, live music, drinks and more. For more about art walk venues and a map of participating area, check out the website.
Event website: fullertonartwalk.com
RIBS, PIGS, & WATERMELONS SUMMER FESTIVAL
Friday, August 7th – Sunday, August 9th
Fri: 5:30-10PM, Sat: 10AM-8PM, Sun: 11AM-5PM
American Family Housing’s largest fundraiser is the annual Pigs, Ribs and Watermelons Pro BBQ competition and beer festival. The weekend includes a watermelon eating, rib eating and cow milking contests, live music and a $10,000 prize for the best BBQ. The fun goes on all weekend long so you can stop by anytime. All proceeds will go toward helping homeless adults and families in the community.
Event website: afhusa.org
LA HABRA CORN FESTIVAL
Friday, August 7th – Sunday, August 9th
Fri: 5-11PM, Sat: 10:30AM-11PM, Sun: 12-9PM
That’s right, we have our very own corn festival right here in Orange County and it’s at El Centro Park in La Habra. This adorable downhome festival includes carnival rides and attractions, food, game and craft booths, a marketplace of vendors, live music, and Miss La Habra! Don’t miss the longest running summer parade in SoCal that starts at 9:30AM traveling through the city and of course the corn and pie eating contests.
Event website: lahabracornfestival.com
ART CRAWL EXPERIENCE – SWININ’ ON THE PROMENADE!
Saturday, August 8th
6PM-10PM
Held on the Center Street Promenade, stroll among the outdoor art fixtures and discover artists at the Anaheim Art Crawl Experience. There will be food trucks, local performers, unique hand-crafted treasures, pop-galleries and tons to see. The crawl stretches from Anaheim Blvd., to Harbor Blvd. and along Center Street Promenade.
Event website: downtownanaheim.com
RAW NATURAL BORN ARTISTS PRESENTS: PARAMOUNT
Saturday, August 8th
6PM-10PM
Put on your best cocktail attire and head out for a night of artistic showcases with RAW. Each event features a film screening, musical performance, art gallery, performance art and more from handpicked local talent. Tickets are $15 presale and $20 at the door. Check out the full list of over 40 artists and performers for yourself on the RAW artists website.
Event website: rawartists.org
SAN CLEMENTE FIESTA MUSIC FESTIVAL
Sunday, August 9th
9AM-7PM
Brought to you by the San Clemente Chamber of Commerce, the Fiesta Street Festival Block Party is fun for the whole family. Support local nonprofit service organizations at the food and game booths, enjoy live entertainment throughout the day, ooh and aah over the arts and crafts exhibits and join in some healthy competition in a contest – there’s tons! Whether you’re into hula hooping, bubble gum blowing, tortilla tossing or salsa making, there’s a friendly competition for you to enjoy.
Event website: scchamber.com
TO LIVE & DINE OC 2015
Thursday, August 13th
6PM-8PM
A night of modern luxury, the To Live & Dine event will take place at the Segerstrom Center for the arts and include a night of food, drinks and acrobatic performances. The event will include tastings from the top restaurants in Orange County, live entertainment and vignettes of luxury home brands. Early bird tickets on sale now for $30, starting August 1st general admission sales rise to $40 each.
Event website: eventbrite.com
OC WEEKLY’S DECADENCE
Saturday, August 15th
7PM-10PM
Are you a foodie looking for your next fix? Then OC Weekly’s Decadence event is right up your culinary alley. The event will bring together 50 of the hottest local restaurants and brands including The Crow Bar & Kitchen, The Brickhouse Public and so much more. Tickets start at $35 for general admission and there are VIP tickets available for purchase as well if you want to be fancy and get the special treatment.
Event website: ocweekly.com
ORANGE WINE WALK
Friday, August 21st
4:30PM-8PM
Orange will be hosting its first-ever Wine Walk this August to support the Hope Center for the Arts. Wine in hand you’ll be able to stroll the streets of Old Towne Orange, enjoy great food and live entertainment by various artists, singers and musicians.
BREA FEST
Friday, August 21st
6:30PM-10PM
Brea Fest is the city’s original food fest to celebrate art and the delicious food and beverages of over 30 restaurants. There will be live bands, outdoor dancing, a gallery exhibit and artist demonstrations, theater performances and Kidsville for the little ones. Local restaurants donate food to this annual community event that celebrates Brea’s Art Programs such as the Curtis Theatre, Brea Art Gallery, and Concerts in the Park. Come celebrate and help raise money for local art programs!
Event website: ci.brea.ca.us
THE FIT EXPO ANAHEIM
Saturday, August 22nd – Sunday, August 23rd
The FitExpo Anaheim is one giant playground for fitness enthusiasts; where they can check out all the latest products and services while catching competitions, fashion shows and seminars. Lots of known fitness instructors and guru’s will be here offering motivation and tips on health and fitness.
Event website: thefitexpo.com
FOOD, WINE & JAZZ AT THE ST. REGIS MONARCH BEACH RESORT
Thursday, August 27th – Sunday, August 30th
The name says it all. The festival line-up includes a VIP Event at Stonehill Tavern on Thursday, Grand Tastings on Friday and Saturday and a Champagne Jazz Brunch on Sunday. The St. Regis Monarch Beach’s new food and wine festival will feature 50 chefs, as well as 30 wineries and boutique vintners. General admission for Grand Tasting is $100 per day including food and wine tastings.
Event website: stregismb.com
OC JAPAN FAIR
Friday, August 28th – Sunday, August 30th
Absorb the rich and diverse culture of Japan at the OC Japan Fair where everyone is welcome to join in the fun. Come enjoy Sake tastings, the Meat Festival (Niku Fest), live entertainment, games, vendors and more. Admission is $5 and parking is $7.
Event website: oc-japanfair.com
SOCAL BREW FEST AFTER HOURS
Saturday, August 29th
3PM-7PM
Held at Farmer’s Park in Anaheim, the So Cal Brew Fest is back for round 2! You only have until August 1st to purchase your ticket so hurry for your chance to get in. The After Hours even will feature unlimited pours from 30 different California beers plus music and games to keep the party going. There will also be a scavenger hunt and gift card giveaways you won’t want to miss.
Event website: beerfests.com
16TH ANNUAL ELVIS FESTIVAL “BURNING LOVE”
Sunday, August 30th
10AM-4PM
The day long tribute to the King of Rock and Roll, Elvis Presley is this month at the Orange County Fair Grounds. Dress up, mingle, check out the king of Cadillac Car Show and have yourself a rockin’ good time. Be a part of the KaraokeFest, ice cream eating contest, trivia contest or new Elvis lip sync contest. Food trucks will also be on site serving up themed treats like the “Love me Tender” burger, “The Burning Love Melt” from the grilled cheese truck and more.
Event website: eventbrite.com
Thank you for reading. I hope you found this information useful.
Jeff Pittman, Realtor in Ladera Ranch – Orange County, California