2008 Anaheim/OC Travel Guide

TRAVEL PLANNING APRIL 19–MAY 28 IMAGINATION CELEBRATION Orange County, 714-556-5160, www.icfestival.com This annual, countywide arts festival includes performances, hands-on workshops, an arts festival and exhibits for children and families. MAY MAY 4–6 CINCO DE MAYO FESTIVAL La Palma Park, Anaheim, 714-765-5274 www.anaheim.net In celebration of Mexican culture, this event includes a carnival, live stage performances, authentic cuisine and a soccer tournament. ©AOCVCB MAY 17–18 DUCK-A-THON RUBBER DUCK RACE AND FESTIVAL Huntington Beach Pier, 714-536-6712 www.duck-a-thon.org Walk, run, waddle or fly, but don’t miss this annual tradition! Thousands of rubber duckies are launched into the water to race to shore and win prizes. Families can enjoy the entertainment at Pier Plaza. MAY 23–26 STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL APRIL 19–20 34TH ANNUAL GREEN SCENE GARDEN SHOW Fullerton Arboretum, 714-278-3579 www.arboretum.fullerton.edu This show includes more than 100 garden exhibitors selling exotic plants and garden accessories, expert speakers, Heritage House tours and children’s activities. ©AOCVCB Garden Grove, 714-638-0981 www.strawberryfestival.org As a former national leader in strawberry production, Garden Grove celebrates with an annual festival that includes a carnival, arts and crafts, a parade and free entertainment. APRIL 24–27 19TH ANNUAL SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA SPRING GARDEN SHOW South Coast Plaza, Costa Mesa, 714-435-2171 www.southcoastplaza.com One of the most highly anticipated garden events in the Western United States, this show features competition gardens, more than 75 unique vendors, seminars and children’s activities. APRIL 24–MAY 1 NEWPORT BEACH FILM FESTIVAL Newport Beach, 949-253-2880 www.newportbeachfilmfest.com Blending the best of classic and contemporary filmmaking, the Festival is proud to showcase an exclusive selection of award-winning independent and studio films from around the world. MAY 29–JUNE 1 IN-WATER BOAT SHOW Dana Point, 949-496-1094, www.dphboatshow.com This event invites boat owners, seekers and enthusiasts to the Dana Point Harbor for a weekend of viewing new and used boats. Seminars, vendor booths, light entertainment and terrific food round out the show. APRIL 25–27 LEXUS NEWPORT TO ENSENADA YACHT RACE Newport Beach, 949-644-1023, www.nosa.org In the yachting world, no other international race attracts more entries. More than 500 yachts of all sizes, classes and varieties are part of this spectacular race, which begins off the shores of Newport Beach. JUNE JUNE–AUGUST, SELECT EVENINGS ENTERTAINMENT UNDER THE STARS Pearson Park Amphitheater, Anaheim, 714-765-5274 www.anaheim.net A wide variety of summer programs feature ballet, vaudeville, magic, storytelling and events “Just for Kids.” APRIL 25–27 29TH ANNUAL YOUTH EXPO Orange County Fair and Exposition Center Costa Mesa, 714-708-1553, www.ocfair.com This event showcases the musical, scientific, artistic and intellectual skills of Orange County’s youth, with more than 10,000 school projects. 24 http://www.icfestival.com http://www.anaheim.net http://www.duck-a-thon.org http://www.strawberryfestival.org http://www.arboretum.fullerton.edu http://www.southcoastplaza.com http://www.newportbeachfilmfest.com http://www.dphboatshow.com http://www.nosa.org http://www.anaheim.net http://www.ocfair.com

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