Labor Day may be the symbolic end of summer, 但在这个月里，加州享受着夏季和秋季的最佳时光. First of all, 9月通常是一年中最温暖、最阳光灿烂的日子，所以去海滩冲浪或看专家表演都是庆祝的最佳方式 California Surfing Day on the 20th. All month, wine lovers can toast California Wine Month 通过特别的活动，如桶品尝，葡萄园之旅，和葡萄跺脚.
这还只是开始:9月是啤酒花园的好月份, harvest festivals, 以及庆祝保罗·班扬(Paul Bunyan)、丹麦遗产和毒橡树等各种事物的古怪活动. 这里有一长串的活动清单，可以帮助你延长你的夏季或快速进入秋季.
Begins Sept. 2: Halloween Time at Disneyland, Anaheim
Start celebrating the season at the Anaheim resort, where not-too-scary attractions and events include the Main Street Pumpkin festival at Disneyland Park, seasonally decorated rides, and the Oogie Boogie Bash in Disney California Adventure Park. Runs through Oct. 31.
Sept. 2–5: Paul Bunyan Days, Fort Bragg
有人说神话中的伐木工和他的蓝牛贝比在森林里呆了一段时间 redwoods around Fort Bragg, so it makes sense that the Mendocino County town has been home to this festival since 1939. Take part in events like a logging show, tricycle races, and an ugly dog contest while enjoying local beer and barbecue.
Sept. 3 and 10: Boots & Brews Country Festival, Santa Clarita and Morgan Hill
Choose from two California towns—Santa Clarita (Sept. 3) and Morgan Hill (Sept. 10)——或者都去参加这个乡村音乐节，辅以当地美食和冰啤酒. Santa Clarita’s Central Park show 以布拉德·佩斯利、弗兰基·巴拉德和摩根·埃文斯为首，而 Silicon Valley show 摩根山户外运动中心展示了奥斯本兄弟，乔丹·戴维斯和艾弗里·安娜.
Begins Sept. 8: Halloween Horror Nights, Los Angeles
This year’s scarefest at Universal Studios Hollywood 具有新的步行体验，包括灵感来自于原来的 Halloween movie, the Weeknd’s After Hours album, and a showdown with Dracula, Wolf Man, and The Mummy. The Los Angeles fest runs through Oct. 31.
Sept. 8–11: Burbank International Film Festival
在AMC观看放映并聆听业内人士的谈话 Burbank, right in the nerve center of TV and film production. 该系列包括200多部故事片和短片，以及致敬《Q&A panels, and red-carpet events.
Sept. 9–11: The Ocean Institute’s Maritime Festival, Dana Point
Watch mock cannon battles, pirate adventures, and mermaid swim shows staged on seven different ships in this Orange County town that is also a Whale Heritage Site. shobounce景点包括现场音乐、食品卡车、摊贩摊位和精酿啤酒.
Begins Sept. 10: Oktoberfest Big Bear
最早于1969年由一对德国移民发起，这一系列的周末聚会在 Big Bear Lake boasts of being one of the biggest German festivals on the West Coast. Come for the live music and dancing along with log-sawing, beer-stein-holding contests, and lots of regional and international beer. Runs through Nov. 5.
Sept. 10: Petaluma River Craft Beer Fest
Sample your way along the waterfront of historic downtown Petaluma. Enjoy food, music, and more than 20 breweries and kombucha makers from Sonoma County and beyond, including Lagunitas, Crooked Goat Brewing, and Hoocha Brewing.
Sept. 10–11: Ventura Art & Street Painting Festival
Browse paintings, pottery, photography, and jewelry at Ventura’s Harbor Village 同时也可以看看人行道上的大型粉笔壁画. Kids, meanwhile, can express themselves at their own chalk area. Each September weekend, 文图拉港村的海滨长廊舞台提供现场音乐, DJs, and steel drums.
Sept. 16–17: Fall Into Music Festival, Lewiston
Combine a stay at the Lakeview Terrace Resort in Trinity County 这个一年一度的音乐节有一种友好的乡村音乐的氛围. About 10 acts perform on the Shasta Cascade resort grounds, complemented by vendors, food trucks, and a laser show. 这也是一个享受刘易斯顿湖度假胜地的好借口，从 Trinity Alps Wilderness.
Sept. 16–17: Route 66 Cruisin' Reunion, Ontario
Channel some old-school road-trip vibes in downtown Ontario, an Inland Empire town that sits near the path of the original Route 66. 观看22个街区内的经典汽车，然后观看Sheila E的节日表演. and Jefferson Starship.
Sept. 16-18: Solvang Danish Days, Santa Barbara County
丹麦美食盛宴和斯堪的纳维亚人欢呼庆祝这个节日的第85届 town in the Santa Ynez Valley that was settled by Danish immigrants. The weekend includes aebleskiver 早餐(想想球形煎饼)，维京啤酒和葡萄酒花园，还有游行.
Sept. 17–18: Lafayette Art, Wine & Music Festival, Contra Costa County
在康特拉科斯塔县最大的年度节日上，你可以浏览300多个摊位的手工工艺品和当地美食, located on the eastern side of San Francisco Bay. The free-admission festival in LafayetteLa Fiesta广场还为孩子们提供游乐设施和游戏，以及三个舞台上的现场音乐.
Sept. 17–24: ISA World Surfing Games, Huntington Beach
2024年巴黎夏季奥运会即将到来——这是一场竞争的证明 Huntington Beach is a qualifying event. 观看来自几十个国家的冲浪者为自己国家的奥运代表队争夺梦寐以求的席位而展开的竞争 Surf City USA energy.
Sept. 17–25: Open Studios Napa Valley
Experience the work of more than 50 artists during self-guided tours of Napa Valley studios over the course of two weekends. Meet the artists, watch demonstrations, and buy locally made pieces. To chart your path, check out the online catalog and map of studios, most of which are located in Napa or St. Helena.
Sept. 18: Santa Barbara County Farm Day
Tour farms in the fertile Santa Maria Valley在这个免费的庆祝活动中，与农民见面，并查看牲畜和农产品 Santa Barbara County’s agricultural heritage. The dozen-plus participants, nicely charted on a map, include berry grower Reiter (where you can take a tractor tour) and Zaca Mesa Winery.
Sept. 18–19: Colfax Railroad Days, Placer County
Immerse yourself in history in this Placer County 这个小镇在中太铁路的建设中发挥了重要作用. Check out model railroad displays, Union Pacific engines, and Old West entertainment, then try some beer from Auburn’s Knee Deep Brewing.
Sept. 23–24: Night Sky Festival, Twentynine Palms
Enjoy the heavenly views in and around Joshua Tree National Park at this weekend that raises funds for nonprofits including the Sky’s The Limit Observatory. Weekend activities include guided hikes, talks, photography workshops, and lots of chances to sharpen your telescope skills.
Sept. 23–24: Sacramento Farm-to-Fork Street Festival
Stroll this mile-long (and free!) taste-fest along the Capitol Mall这里点缀着北加州的农产品和美食，你会明白为什么 Sacramento has earned its Farm-to-Fork Capital nickname. Watch chef demos, taste local wine and craft beer, 听现场音乐《日本早餐》和《bc365app手机版》.
Sept. 23–25: Monterey Jazz Festival
Monterey County throws the world’s longest-running jazz fest, with roughly 500 artists performing on eight stages at the woodsy, 200-acre Monterey County Fairgrounds. 今年的演员包括格雷戈里·波特、Moodswing Reunion、Chucho Valdés和维罗妮卡·斯威夫特.
Sept. 24: Kelseyville Pear Festival, Lake County
Fall isn’t just for apples and pumpkins in the Lake County town of Kelseyville, which holds a parade and a pear pie–eating contest. Walk Main Street, lined with musicians and vendors offering pear-related merchandise, pear fritters, and pear margaritas.
Sept. 24: Oroville Salmon Festival, Butte County
Check out the salmon run at this Butte County fish hatchery, 然后在这个庆祝鱼类每年前往羽毛河的节日上，参加3K鲑鱼短跑比赛. Don’t miss the street fair featuring lots of delicious takes on salmon.
Sept. 24: Sequoia Dark Sky Festival, Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks
Come to this pair of national parks 白天休息，天黑后在大树桩欣赏世界级的观星 Wuksachi Lodge parking areas. 白天，你可以在巨林/Lodgepole听美国宇航局和加州理工学院的科学家们的演讲 Grant Grove areas, and take part in guided activities including solar viewing. Bonus: all activities are free. Check out these Sequoia and Kings Canyon lodging and camping options in and around the parks.
Sept. 24: Hueneme Banana Festival, Ventura County
Ventura County’s deepwater Port of Hueneme ushers a lot of bananas into our country, 因此，小镇在这个一年一度的节日里会用加入香蕉的漏斗蛋糕来庆祝, milkshakes, and more. In between snacks, check out the live bands, banana-cream-pie-eating contests, and kids’ activities, as well as free boat tours of the port.
Sept. 24: Poison Oak Show, Columbia
在圣. Charles Saloon, located within Columbia State Historic Park in Tuolumne County. 在诸如最佳毒橡树排列等类别中查看竞争者, most original poison oak dish (with recipe), best photograph of poison oak, even best poison oak rash.
Begins Sept. 24: Orchard Days at Filoli, Woodside
Bask in fall color at this San Francisco Peninsula estate, 有百年历史的绅士果园有500多棵果树, including apple, pear, plum, apricot, fig, and quince. On weekends through Oct. 31, listen to live music while you stroll, then pick up some fruit butters and hard cider produced from the trees.
Sept. 24-25: Portola Music Fest, San Francisco
San Francisco“80号码头”将举办这场为期两天的音乐会(限21人以上)，届时将有包括Flume在内的多种演出阵容, The Chemical Brothers, Fatboy Slim, M.I.A., and Charlie XCX.
Sept. 24–25: San Diego Spirits Festival, La Jolla
Enjoy cocktails and works of art at this weekend set at La Jolla’s recently renovated Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego. Your admission 在这两个下午，您可以享用超过65个品牌的无限鸡尾酒，从高端烈酒到即食鸡尾酒和苏打水，在您探索博物馆画廊时，还可以欣赏现场音乐和娱乐.
Sept. 24–25: ClovisFest, Fresno County
Watch hot air balloons float in the sky at this Fresno County weekend festival, which begins at the Clovis Rodeo Grounds. 然后，前往12个城市街区的街头集市，那里有食物、工匠、现场音乐和一个啤酒花园.
Sept. 29–Oct.2: Redwood Coast Music Festival, Eureka
Enjoy a wide range of “American Roots” musical styles—including jazz, swing, blues, zydeco, rockabilly, 和西部秋千，一边欣赏迷人的北海岸小镇的风景 Eureka. 为期三天的音乐节有40多个乐队在8个不同的场地演奏，其中很多都是历史建筑 Humboldt County area.
Begins Sept. 30: Sierra Nevada Oktoberfest, Chico
Be prepared to do some chicken dancing at this legendary Butte County 在两个周末举办自己的秋季派对的啤酒厂，季节性的啤酒，食物和音乐. Runs through Oct. 8.
Sept. 30–Oct. 2: Ohana Festival, Dana Point
Pearl Jam’s Eddie Vedder still helms this festival at Doheny State Beach 上面有他最喜欢的音乐家(“ohana”这个词在夏威夷语中是“家庭”的意思). 维德和杰克·怀特在电影节的周五晚上并列第一, while Stevie Nicks takes to the main stage on Friday, and Pink plays on Sunday. 其他阵容包括Khruangbin, The Revivalists, Billy Strings和St. Vincent.
