September brings Orange County's summer art season to a close, kicks off a run of food, wine, and cultural festivals, and closes out the month with world-class live music along the coast. Here's everything worth putting on your calendar this month.
Wrapping Up From Summer
Festival of Arts – Thru Sept. 3
Laguna Beach
Discover award-winning artists, outdoor galleries, demos, and live entertainment.
🔗 foapom.com
Sawdust Art Festival – Thru Sept. 6
Laguna Beach
Browse original artwork, artist demos, live music, and handcrafted goods from artists.
🔗 sawdustartfestival.org
Laguna Art-A-Fair – Thru Sept. 6
Laguna Beach
Explore fine art, handcrafted works, live music, and artist workshops.
🔗 art-a-fair.com
Orange International Street Fair – Sept. 4–6
City of Orange
International food, live entertainment, handcrafted goods, and cultural traditions at one of OC's largest and longest-running Labor Day Weekend festivals.
🔗 optevents.org
Scheduled Events
Original Lobster Festival – Sept. 11–13
Fountain Valley
Enjoy fresh Maine lobster, music, rides, food, and family fun.
🔗 originallobsterfestival.com
Oktoberfest – Sept. 12–Nov. 8
Huntington Beach
Live music, German food, and craft beer at Old World Village.
🔗 oldworldhb.com
Pacific Wine and Food Classic – Sept. 12
Newport Beach
Sample gourmet cuisine, premium wines, craft cocktails, and live entertainment along the waterfront.
🔗 pacificwineandfood.com
Fiestas Patrias – Sept. 12–13
Santa Ana
Celebrate Hispanic heritage with live entertainment, food, and family activities.
🔗 santa-ana.gov
Toast to the Casa – Sept. 19
San Clemente
Support Casa Romantica while enjoying fine wine, cuisine, live music, and ocean views.
🔗 casaromantica.org
Surf City 10 – Sept. 19–20
Huntington Beach
Run or walk a scenic 5K, 10K, or 10-mile course along the Pacific Ocean.
🔗 surfcity10.com
Ohana Festival – Sept. 25–27
Dana Point
Enjoy three days of world-class oceanfront performances featuring Eddie Vedder, Pearl Jam, Fontaines D.C., and more, plus a variety of food and drinks.
🔗 ohanafest.com
San Juan Capistrano Greek Festival – Sept. 26–27
San Juan Capistrano
Experience authentic Greek food, pastries, live music, dancing, shopping, and family fun.
🔗 sjcgreekfest.org
Local Favorites
Farmers Markets
Throughout Orange County
Fresh local produce, flowers, artisan goods, and specialty foods throughout Orange County, every week.
🔗 orangecounty.net
Balboa Fun Zone
Newport Beach
A classic waterfront destination featuring the Ferris wheel, arcade, harbor cruises, waterfront dining, shopping, and family fun.
🔗 balboafunzone.com
Crystal Cove State Park
Laguna/Newport Coast
Explore scenic beaches, tide pools, bluff-top hiking trails, and some of Orange County's most beautiful coastal views.
🔗 crystalcovestatepark.org
Dana Point Harbor
Dana Point
Enjoy waterfront dining, shopping, whale watching, harbor cruises, and stunning ocean views.
🔗 danapointharbor.com
San Clemente Pier
San Clemente
Take in oceanfront dining, beach walks, fishing, and unforgettable Southern California sunsets.
🔗 san-clemente.org
Event dates, times, and details are subject to change — please confirm with each event's website before you head out.
