Events In Orange County September 2016
Summer is coming to a close but the fun doesn’t end in Orange County. Check out events in Orange County this September that will have you feeling the fall vibes and local community scene.
ORANGE INTERNATIONAL STREET FAIR
Friday, September 2nd – Sunday, September 4th
Fri. 5PM-10PM; Sat. & Sun. 10AM-10PM
orangestreetfair.org
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Come hungry to the Orange International Street Fair because it’s all about the delicious international cuisine and you’ve got to try it all. You’ve got all weekend after all! There’s more entertainment to go along with stuffing your face including several stages with live entertainment all weekend long, arts and crafts booths, community booths and more.
PARADE OF SAIL
Friday, September 9th
4:30PM-7:30PM
ocean-institute.org
Join the armada as you cast off for adventure aboard a historic tall ship at the Ocean Institute in Dana Point. Sing sea shanties, haul up sail, or simply sit back and enjoy the spectacular demonstration of skill, knowledge and survival. Enjoy picturesque views and a sunset sail aboard an old fashioned tall ship.
GREEN FEAST 2016
Saturday, September 10th
4PM-10PM
theecologycenter.org
Local chefs, farmers, fishermen, and vintners collaborate on a magical farm to table dining experience in support of The Ecology Center. The Ecology Center is located in San Juan Capistrano and is a non-profit educational center that teaches hands-on environmental solutions to life at home, in the office and in the community. Tickets for the dinner fundraiser start at $250 for members and $300 for non-members. Guests will enjoy fresh food prepared by local chefs with an auction to follow.
FIESTAS PATRIAS
Saturday, September 10th – Sunday, September 11th
ci.santa-ana.ca.us
The festivities for this Santa Ana cultural street fair start at noon on Saturday the 10th and go through Sunday’s Parade from 4-6PM through the streets of Downtown. The family oriented festival includes carnival rides, games, great food, info booths, and a venders market. Live entertainment for the weekend includes Latin Grammy award winner Ana Barbara and Banda Machos.
OLD WORLD OKTOBERFEST
Sunday, September 11th – Sunday, October 30th
Wed. & Thurs. 6:30-10PM; Fri. & Sat. 6:30PM-1AM; Sun. 2-7:30PM
oldworld.ws
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German bands, food trucks, beer and more fun is going on for nearly two months at the Huntington Beach Old World Oktoberfest celebrations. Sundays are Kinderfest family days with Dachshund wiener dog races, Wednesdays and Thursdays are free admission and every day is good food and good fun.
SAVOR SANTA ANA
Friday, September 16th
5PM-9PM
downtown-santaana.com
Savor Santa Ana is a night of tasting the latest artisanal foods in Downtown Santa Ana. $10 gets you five tastings of your choice with over 50 restaurants to choose from. Hop on the free historic trolley to make it to your next delicious location and explore DTSA. The event will include music, craft beer and of course great food from this emerging urban center.
ANAHEIM FEST OF ALES
Saturday, September 17th
12PM-4PM
festofales.com
This beer festival held in Downtown Anaheim includes a home brew competition, unlimited craft beer tastes, unlimited gourmet food tastings, and one lucky brewery will be awarded the Mayor’s Trophy. Partial proceeds from this year’s event will benefit the non-profit organizations, The Muzeo Museum and Cultural Center, and Downtown Anaheim Association.
KNOTT’S SCARY FARM
Thursday, September 22nd – Monday, October 31st
Select Thursdays & Sundays 7PM-1AM
Select Fridays & Saturdays 7PM-2AM
knotts.com
13 Haunted Attractions and 1,000 monsters come out to play this year at Knott’s Scary Farm. Mazes, shows, thrill rides and scare zones create a creepy experience to get you in the spirits of Halloween. This year’s mazes include Black Ops: Infected, Fright Lane with Skeleton Key, Paranormal Inc, Tooth Fairy, Trick or Treat and Voodoo – Order of the Serpent. Whatever you’re imagining, it’s here…
LAGUNA DANCE FESTIVAL
Thursday, September 22nd – Sunday, September 25th
lagunadancefestival.org
Performances for the Laguna Dance Festival include three unique stylistic shows. Thursday and Friday check out Kyle Abraham/Abraham.In.Motion for a fusion of urban styles of hip hop with ballet and contemporary. Saturday the nation’s greatest boutique dance companies Bodytraffic & BalletX will be performing plus there will be a special VIP reception to mingle with the dancers. Finishing out the weekend will be BalletX performing with a pre-show conversation with the founding artistic director. Support the local arts and enjoy moving dance performances all weekend long.
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO GREEK FESTIVAL
Friday, September 23rd – Sunday, September 25th
5PM-10PM
sjcgreekfest.org
San Juan Capistrano’s Annual Greek Festival is hosted by the Saint Basil Greek Orthodox Church. All weekend long come to enjoy the sights, sounds, and tastes of Greece. Enjoy Greek wine tasting and beers at the sports bar taverna while listening to live Greek music. Watch a Greek folk dance performance and learn to dance like Zorba. There will also be kids activities, a Greek shopping bazaar and church tours.
BREW HA HA BEER FESTIVAL
Saturday, September 24th
12PM-4PM
ocbrewhaha.com
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It’s time again for the annual Brew Ha Ha, now it’s its 7th year bringing Orange County 205+ craft and import beers. General admission is $45 and gets you a commemorative glass for 3 hours of unlimited tastings. While you sip on IPAs and all the latest fall inspired stouts and ales, check out some lawn games from giant battleship and Jenga to life-size fooseball, homebrew exhibitors, live entertainment and cigar booth and lounge.
GLOBAL VILLAGE FESTIVAL
Saturday, September 24th
10AM-6PM
legacy.cityofirvine.org
This year marks the 15th anniversary of the Irvine Global Village Festival – the City’s largest and most attended community event. Global Village features more than 100 performances on five stages plus a wide range of international, a bustling international marketplace and interactive, educational and entertaining cultural displays and demonstrations. Kids can enjoy a vibrant and interactive kids village and everyone is welcome to explore a world religions area, providing guests with an opportunity to discuss and expand spiritual knowledge of locally practiced religions.
NEWPORT BEACH WINE & FOOD FESTIVAL
Friday, September 30th – Sunday, October 2nd
newportwineandfood.com
The Daytime Festival runs Saturday and Sunday 2PM-6PM in the Grand Tasting Pavilions with food, drinks, and live demonstrations and lessons. Indulge in the best OC cuisine from restaurant executive chefs serving up bites. There will also be world-class wines to sip while sommeliers educate on-site. Specialty cocktails and craft beer served throughout the grounds as well. What’s new about this year’s event is the Taste Around Town Events going on Thursday and Friday. During this time guests can join the chefs and masters at special VIP events taking place around Newport Beach restaurants for intimate settings, fine wine tastings, and more. For tickets and full details, check out the website.
TUSTIN TILLER DAYS FESTIVAL & PARADE
Friday, September 30th – Sunday, October 2nd
tustinca.org
An annual event since 1957, the three-day festival celebrates Orange County’s agricultural heritage and allows nonprofits to raise much needed funds. Enjoy carnival rides and games, food, Tiny Tiller contest, baking contest, live entertainment and more fun all weekend long. Admission is free and carnival ride and game tickets can be purchased at the event.
Thank you for reading. I hope you found this information useful.
Jeff Pittman, Realtor in Ladera Ranch – Orange County, California