Annual Events
Irvine marks the passage of seasons with festivals, concerts, multicultural foods, arts and crafts and a variety of annual events that bring the community closer and make visitors feel at home.
Established on what was once a great expanse of ranches and farms, it's not surprising that echoes of the past play out in harvests and farming events in the spring, summer and fall. Summer is also a time for arts events and outdoor concerts, comedy and more, making the most of Irvine's beautiful nights. International festivals mark the beginning of fall and the holiday season including a month-long arts and crafts gift fair and holiday-themed concerts.
If you love performing arts, keep in mind that UCI offers most of its performances in late spring and late fall as each semester nears its close.
Irvine Annual Events, Festivals & Celebrations
Events subject to change. See our Calendar of Events for complete listings.
March
Tanaka Farms Strawberry Tours: Wagon-ride tours and strawberry-picking. Continues through June. http://www.tanakafarms.com/Strawberry_Tours.html
June
Irvine Studio Arts Festival: 100+ works on display plus live demonstrations and music. http://www.irvinefinearts.org/
July
Great Park Anniversary Celebration: Food, exhibits and family fun! ocgp.org
Tanaka Farms Watermelon Tours: Wagon-ride tours and melon-picking. Continues through August. http://www.tanakafarms.com/Watermlon_Tours.html
August
Great Park Outdoor Events: Dancing, concerts, comedy, movies and the Great Park Pumpkin Harvest — all free. Continues through October. ocgp.org
September
Mehregan Persian Festival of Autumn: One of the largest Persian events in the country, featuring cuisine, art, dancing, a bazaar and more. http://www.nipoc.org/
Tanaka Farms U-Pick Pumpkin Patch: Wagon rides, petting zoo, corn maze, games, crafts and food. Continues through October. http://www.tanakafarms.com/Pumpkin_Patch.html
October
Irvine Global Village Festival: Orange County's largest multicultural festival celebrating more than 50 cultures with music, dance, cuisine and more. irvinefestival.org
November
Holiday Faire: 150+ vendors displaying arts and crafts; hand-blown glass, clothing, holiday decorations and more. irvinefinearts.org
December
Joyful Jingles: Uplifting, family-friendly concerts by regional musicians. (494) 724-6606
