22 May MUST-DO MAY EVENTS IN RIVERSIDE COUNTY
The sun is out, the weather is great, and you have nothing in your calendar. Check out the list of activities we’ve rounded up to add some fun to your sun!
Downtown Burbank Arts Festival
Artisans with handmade works, world famous and rising animators, and artists representing other genres will showcase their creations during the two-day event.
May 18-19, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
San Fernando Blvd
FREE
California Strawberry Festival
Join in on the fun of the 36th Annual Jubilee! With dozens of food booths serving strawberry everything — kebabs, nachos, pizza, flan, funnel cake, cotton candy. For dessert? Chocolate-dipped strawberries, of course! Contests include pie-eating and best-dressed babies.
May 18-19, 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Strawberry Meadows of College Park, 3250 S. Rose Ave, Oxnard
Price is TBD
Lavender Festival
Celebrate the 14th Annual Lavender Festival at Highland Springs Resort. This even promises all kinds of family fun, including guided tours in horse-drawn carriages of the largest organic lavender farm in Southern California. Enjoy demonstrations on how lavender oil is extracted, opportunities to taste lavender-inspired dishes and live music. The venue is a 2,400-acre historic landmark in the San Gorgonio Pass previously used as a stagecoach stop in the mid-1800’s.
May 23-June 20, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday and Sundays, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday and Saturdays
Highland Springs Resort, 10600 Highland Springs Ave, Cherry Valley
$10 adults online, $15 at the door; $10 ages 13-17 online, $12 at the door
www.hsresort.com/thelavenderfestival
Fiesta Hermosa
With 20-plus types of ethnic food choices, including Greek and Thai cuisines, this biannual fiesta has lots to feat on. The musical lineup includes tribute bands performing classic rock, pop and surf music. Be sure to reel in some fish tacos prepared by Hermosa Beach lifeguards.
May 25-27, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Downtown Hermosa Beach, Pier and Hermosa Avenues
FREE
Temecula Valley Balloon & Wine Festival
Hot-air balloon flights, wine tastings, arts & crafts activities, commercial exhibits, fun for the kids, food — and lots of it. There’s something for everyone at this festival! Evening highlights include concerts on the main stage and the “balloon glow”.
May 31 – June 2
Lake Skinner Recreation Area, 37701 Warren Road, Winchester
$30-$40 online, $35-$45 at the door