All Year- 2nd Friday ArtAbout
Galleries and stores stay open late to host art, music and receptions. January- Davis Chamber of Commerce Annual Installation Gala
Community Awards, dinner and dancing.January 24th, 2015. February- Davis Stampede
Half marathon, 10k, 5k & kids fun run. March- The Art of Painting in the 21st Century Conference
Weekend of painting exhibitions and fun. First Friday & Saturday. April- UC Davis Picnic Day
Free, family friendly open house showcasing UC Davis achievements. - CA Conference for the Advancement of Ceramic Art The ultimate ceramic event. Last Friday, Saturday & Sunday. |
May- Whole Earth Festival
Arts, wellness, sustainability and activism. Mother's Day Weekend. - Tour de Cluck Chicken-centric celebration with bicycle chicken coop tour, education, art and food. 4th Saturday. - Celebrate Davis! Festival and business expo: family fun, music and fireworks. 3rd Thursday. - Davis Double Century Attracts cyclists from all over the region. 3rd Saturday. June- UC Davis Graduations
Thousands of families celebrate new graduates. - Davis Music Festival Live music throughout downtown benefiting local schools. 3rd Saturday. July- Fourth of July
Hometown fun with downtown bicycle races and fireworks at Community Park. - Downtown Summer Sidewalk Sale Sizzling deals on fabulous merchandise. |
August- Village Feast
Slow food event celebrates local cuisine and farmers benefiting Yolo Farm to Fork. 4th Saturday. - Davis Film Festival Innovative short works to feature-length films from around the world. - Davis Beer Week & Fest Handcrafted beers from 30 breweries for a good cause. August 16th, 2015. September- Friday Night Concert Series at E Street Plaza
Free, live music for everyone. Weekly, early evening. - Great California Paint Out Plein- Air artists invade Downtown Davis. - Hall of Fame Dinner and Induction Ceremony Davis High Blue and White Foundation. 2nd Saturday. -Discover Davis
Celebrating the return of students to UC Davis |
October- International Festival
Music, food, dance and lectures celebrating Davis' diversity. - Chamber Day on the Quad Local business expo and fair on the campus of UC Davis. - Foxy's Fall Century Scenic bicycle race for riders of all levels. 3rd Saturday. - The Davis Jazz Festival Music and arts from the Beat Generation and beyond. - Halloween Treat Trail Families trick-or-treat at downtown businesses. Early afternoon. - Cool Davis Festival Sustainability festival at Central Park. 2nd Saturday. November- Turkey Trot
Fun foot race for the entire family. Saturday before Thanksgiving. - Blues Harvest Concert Live music fundraiser benefiting local mental health organizations. December- Children's Parade and Tree Lighting
Santa and Mrs. Claus launch the holiday season. First Thursday. - Davis Children's Nutcracker Since 1977, features over 250 local children. |