Orange County Events - July 2023

Summer is here and July welcomes the end of June Gloom!
Enjoy this list of festivals and activities in Orange County this month. Whether you live in OC or are just visiting, Carpe Diem.

If you have an event that’s important to you, feel free to share it so that we may add it to our event calendar.

ORANGE COUNTY FARMER’S MARKETS - ONGOING
List of Farmers Markets in Orange County www.orangecounty.net/html/farmersmarkets.html

Sawdust Festival - June 30-Sept. 3
Outdoor arts and crafts festival. Watch artists create their work and buy directly from the artists while enjoying the wonderful atmosphere. https://sawdustartfestival.org/

Makers in the Zone First Thursday of the month
This event highlights local artists and designers to the sunset market on the water in Newport Beach. The event includes drinks and live music!
https://www.balboafunzone.com/

Sunset Cinema Friday’s
Every Friday, enjoy a movie outside at the park! Food truck vendors will be serving your favorite snacks and a beer and wine garden is available to those ages 21+. https://www.ocparks.com/

Independence Day Celebrations July 4
List of 4th of July fireworks and events in Orange County. https://www.orangecounty.net/html/Weekend_eventsJuly.html
RSM Star Spangled Spectacular
https://www.samlarc.org/events/star-spangled-spectacular

11th Annual Car Show & Country Fair July 4
The Brea Museum Historical Society presents the 11th Annual Car Show and Country Fair featuring classic cars and trucks, custom cars, food, games, rides, and much more. https://breamuseum.org/brea-country-fair-and-car-show/

Anaheim Hills 4th of July Celebration July 4
Celebrate Independence Day in Anaheim Hills at one of their many annual events. Start the day with the Firecracker Run, attend the Yankee Doodle Dog Show, watch the parade all while enjoying yummy food and live entertainment all day! Complete your night with a fabulous fireworks show! https://villapark.co/anaheim-hills-4th-of-july-celebration/

Festival of the Arts July 5 - Sept. 1
Come discover the Festival of Arts in Laguna Beach- a juried fine art show featuring 100+ 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 masterpiece, or simply sit back and enjoy the creative atmosphere. Weekends are jam-packed with live music and special events providing entertainment for all. https://www.foapom.com/summer-art-show/

Pageant of the Masters July 7 - Sept. 1
The 2023 theme for Pageant of the Masters is Art Colony: In the Company of Artists. The festival is paying homage to the early artists who settled in Laguna Beach during its founding. https://www.foapom.com/pageant-of-the-masters/

From Dinosaurs to People July 9
The Heritage Museum of Orange County is hosting its popular dinosaur event! Learn about the prehistoric history of Orange County with exciting exhibits, vendors, and live demonstrations! This event is family and pet friendly! https://www.heritagemuseumoc.org/

Free Movie Monday’s July 10, 17, 24 & 31
Enjoy free family fun this summer with the return of Movie Mondays on the Julianne and George Argyros Plaza! Set-up begins at 5:30 p.m., with the movie starting at dusk (approximately 8:00 p.m.). Guests may bring their own snacks, chairs, blankets or picnics but tables, BBQs or large food set-ups will not be permitted. Food trucks will be on-site for food purchases.
https://scfta.org/moviemondays

Orange County Fair July 14 - Aug. 13
The annual Orange County Fair is the premier family attraction in southern California offering a wide variety of exhibits, food, 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.
https://ocfair.com/oc-fair/

Wiener Dog Races July 16
Enjoy the Arts & Crafts Marketplace, food, and biergarten before the races begin! Get your tickets today! https://www.rcpalmer.com/wienerdog

Tustin Flea Market July 23
The market takes place on Sunday, July 23 and offers antiques and collectibles from all over southern California. https://www.vintagewhimzy.com/

Taste of Yorba Linda July 28
The Taste of Yorba Linda features cuisine and beverages from Orange County restaurants, breweries, and wineries. Savor the flavors of SoCal and enjoy live entertainment at this exciting event!
https://villapark.co/taste-of-yorba-linda/

Sad Summer Festival 2023 July 29
The festival is coming to the FivePoint Amphitheater in Irvine and features music from nine artists including Taking Back Sunday, The Maine, Hot Mulligan, and more. Get your tickets and merch today!
https://www.sadsummerfest.com/

PACIFICO U.S. Open of Surfing July 29 - Aug. 6
Known as the largest surfing competition in the world, the Van’s US Open of Surfing attracts over half a million people to the beaches of Huntington Beach. These nine days are free to attend and include vigorous competition among the world’s top surfers.
https://www.surfcityusa.com/events/annual-events-festivals/us-open-of-surfing/