September 2004 Events

Annual Taste of Newport
Dates-9/10/04-9/12/04
Location- Fashion Island, Newport Beach, CA
The Taste of Newport is a three-day festival drawing over 75,000 people with over 30 restaurants, 15 wineries, rich tasting brews, flavorful drinks and top notch live entertainment. The Taste is truly Newport Beach's social event of the year! For more information please call 949-729-4400. Book Discount Hotel Rooms Here

Tall Ships Festival
Dates-9/08/04-9/09/04
Location- Dana Point, CA
At the Marine Institute: Sea Chantey Concert, maritime exhibits and demonstrations, Port Royal Privateers encampment, model boat building, wood carving, touch tank encounters, rope challenge course, crafts and food. For more information please call 949-496-2274. Book Discount Hotel Rooms Here

Oktoberfest: Old World Village
Dates-9/12/04-10/24/04
Location- Huntington Beach, CA
Since 1978, this Oktoberfest event has blessed Huntington Beach. If you love to drink beer, eat bratwurst and sauerkraut and dance to European music, then this is the event for you. Don't forget to enter into the beer drinking contest for your shot at some great prizes. For more information please call (714) 647-7107. Book Discount Hotel Rooms Here

Doheny Days Music Festival
Dates-9/18/04-9/19/04
Location- Dana Point, CA
This event features top musicians from the genres of Reggae and world-beat music, Art & Craft vendors, environmental exhibits and sponsor displays, and an International Food Court with various ethnic foods and beverages. A concert atmosphere right on the beach! For more information please call 949-360-7800. Book Discount Hotel Rooms Here

Huntington Beach Civil War Re-Enactment
Dates-9/04/04-9/05/04
Location- Huntington Beach Central Park and Cultural Center, Huntington Beach, CA
This annual two-day event includes cannon blasts, fiddlers, banjos, flutes, drums, festive costumes, troop encampments and booths where hoop skirts and military period costumes were sold. For more information please call 714-536-8888. Book Discount Hotel Rooms Here

Cruisin for A Cure
Dates-9/25/04
Location- Orange County Fair & Expo Center, Costa Mesa, CA
The world's largest single day car show. Car displays, parades and all day activities. All proceeds go directly to prostate cancer research. For more information please call (949) 768-2936. Book Discount Hotel Rooms Here

Sand Sports Super Show
Dates-9/17/04-9/19/04
Location- Orange County Fair & Exposition Center, Costa Mesa, CA
The West Coasts largest sand sports trade show and expo. A chance to see the latest innovations within the sand sports industry as well as an opportunity to win great prizes from exhibitors. For more information please call (714) 990-5107. Book Discount Hotel Rooms Here

Annual Country BBQ
Dates-9/18/04
Location Shea Center, San Juan Capistrano, CA
The Annual Country BBQ at the Shea Center in San Juan Capistrano is a family event which features live country swing music, demonstrations by Center riders, a silent and live auction. In 2003, more than 1,300 guests enjoyed great food provided by Claim Jumper Restaurants, Kings Seafood Company, and Pat and Oscar’s, as well as live music, a live and silent auction, and a "kids’ korral" of games and fun. Book Discount Hotel Rooms Here

Sugar Plum Arts and Crafts Festival
Dates- 9/30/04-10/03/04
Location- Orange County Fair & Exposition Center, Costa Mesa, CA
For over 25 years the Sugar Plum Arts and Crafts Festivals have featured hundreds of talented artisans, selling the best in handcrafted merchandise. For more information please call 888 825-6724. Book Discount Hotel Rooms Here

Continued Events...

Sawdust Art Festival
Dates-7/02/04-9/05/04
Location- Laguna Beach, CA
Close to 200 local artists invite visitors to walk along sawdust-covered paths through a village of fine arts and superb crafts. Since 1966 this event has drawn visitors from around the world who are looking for one-of-a-kind artwork, including paintings, jewelry, ceramics, photographs, sculptures, hand-blown glass and more. All items can be purchased directly from the artists! Varied demonstrations including glass blowing, complimentary art workshops, children's art activities, refreshments and live entertainment make this a memorable event. For more information please call 949 494-3030. Book Discount Hotel Rooms Here

Art-A-Fair
Dates-7/02/04-9/05/04
Location- Laguna Beach, CA
The Art-A-Fair Festival is a community of artists which gather every summer in Laguna Beach for what has become Southern California's fastest growing art festival. Hundreds of artists compete to be a part of this internationally juried competition each February, which this year, features 124 fine artists and master craftspeople. Many artists demonstrate and create their craft right in their booths! The Art-A-Fair Festival is a must see attraction in Laguna Beach. For more information please call (949) 494-4514. Book Discount Hotel Rooms Here

Manuel Felguerez (Mexico)
Dates-6/19/03-9/14/04
Location- Museum of Latin American Art, Long Beach
This exhibition will present highlights from the rich career of Zacatecan artist Felguerez. As an abstract expressionist artist, Felguerez is considered one of the most important creators of modern Mexican plastic art. Book Discount Hotel Rooms Here

Killer Entertainment's "Alibi Aboard" - A Showboat Mystery
Dates-1/02/04- (No end date)
Times-Fri. 7:30-10:45PM; Sat. 7-10:30PM
Location- Grand Romance Riverboat at Dock #4, Rainbow Harbor, Long Beach
Admission-$69.50+ for four course dinner, cruise & show
This interactive Murder Mystery Dinner Cruise on the private 3rd floor deck of the authentic
Grand Romance Riverboat in Long Beach Harbor is set in the 1880s as auditions are necessary to fill the parts left void by the dead or missing actors from the latest Showboat production. For more information please call 888/833-4893. Book Discount Hotel Rooms Here

Killer Entertainment's "The Password is... Murder"
Dates-1/03/04- (No end date)
Times-Saturdays 7-9:45PM
Location- Filling Station Restaurant, Anaheim
Admission-$56.95+ for four course dinner & show
This interactive Murder Mystery Dinner Show set during the prohibition era features gangsters, glamour and a gourmet meal. Dine in delight with a few nefarious types at the Saturday Night Speakeasy, where it's not just the gas that's full of lead! For more information please call 888/833-4898. Book Discount Hotel Rooms Here