EVENT CALENDAR

3/01  Opening Reception: Pop Icons and Catalina Clay 
Join the Catalina Museum for Art & History to celebrate the opening reception of the Pop Icons and Catalina Clay exhibits.

3/08 Catalina Island Marathon, 10K, 5K
California’s oldest trail marathon takes place on Catalina Island.

4/29  29th Annual Catalina Island Conservancy Ball
Catalina Island Conservancy’s annual fundraising ball held in the Casino Ballroom.

5/05  Cinco De Mayo Celebration 
Join the community for a fiesta of fun at the Wrigley Stage for a Cinco De Mayo celebration.

5/09-5/11  13th Annual Catalina Arts & Crafts Festival 
One of the longest-running art festivals in California.

5/10  32nd Annual Catalina Island Rugby Festival 
Join the team for the Old Boys/Master Rugby Festival (40 years plus).

5/17  Art Deco Society Avalon Ball 
Take a journey back in time to the 1920s and 30s at the Avalon Ball.

5/29  19th Annual Taste Around Avalon 
Vote for your favorite dishes and beverages from some of Avalon’s finest restaurants.

5/30-6/05  12th Annual Avalon Restaurant Week 
Taste the Island’s favorite restaurants with specially created prix fixe menus.

5/30-5/31  Catalina Wine Mixer 
Raise a toast to the Original Catalina Wine Mixer from Step Brothers at Descanso Beach Club.

5/30-6/05  12th Annual Avalon Restaurant Week 
Taste the Island’s favorite restaurants with specially created prix fixe menus.

6/07  Tamale Festival 
This family friendly event at the Catalina Museum for Art & History includes a variety of local tamale vendors, live music, games and more!

7/04  Independence Day 
Celebrate the Fourth of July on Catalina Island with festive events all day long.

8/02  Catalinaville Fundraiser 
Help raise funds for the Catalina Island Health Foundation at Descanso Beach Club.

8/24  Catalina Classic Paddleboard Race 
From Catalina Island to the Manhattan Beach pier, it’s the oldest and most celebrated endurance paddleboard race in the world.

9/06-9/07  Annual Catalina Channel Crossing 
Longest Polynesian canoe races in the continental U.S.

9/19-9/21  66th Annual Catalina Festival of Art
One of the longest running art festivals in California.

9/26-9/28  Catalina Film Festival 
Star-strudded festival of Catalina’s rich film history.

10/05  Catalina Island Chili Cook-Off 
Join Avalon Rotary Club for chili, salsa tasting and more!

10/09-10/12  JazzTrax Festival 
The longest running Smooth-jazz festival held for two weekends long.

10/16-10/19  JazzTrax Festival 
The longest running Smooth-jazz festival held for two weekends long.

10/17  Avalon Fall Carnival 
A pumpkin patch on the beach with carnival inspired games, food and music.

11/08  Catalina Island Half Marathon & 10K
Eco-marathon, half marathon, 10K and kid’s run.

12/06  Shop Catalina 
Celebrate the beginning of the holidays at the annual Shop Catalina with events and shopping throughout the day.

12/31  52nd Annual New Year’s Eve Celebration 
Dance in the New Year on Catalina Island at the Casino Ballroom.

10/05  Catalina Island Chili Cook-Off 
Join Avalon Rotary Club for chili, salsa tasting and more!

10/09-10/12  JazzTrax Festival 
The longest running Smooth-jazz festival held for two weekends long.

10/16-10/19  JazzTrax Festival 
The longest running Smooth-jazz festival held for two weekends long.

10/17  Avalon Fall Carnival 
A pumpkin patch on the beach with carnival inspired games, food and music.

First Fridays at the Museum
On the first Friday of each month, the Catalina Museum for Art & History offers evening hours for members and guests to take part in an enriching program. The museum’s four main areas of focus: art, history, music and film are often highlighted during each of these events and may include live music, dance performances, lectures, films, dining and more. (Monthly: April-December, except July)