Fountain Valley Community & Annual Events Guide
October 2026
49th Annual Oktoberfest
Check websiteLong-running German-style fall festival at Old World Village.
2026 Candidates Forum
FreeFountain Valley Chamber of Commerce candidates forum ahead of local elections.
Whine & Wine Wednesdays
PaidWeekly Wednesday wine specials, charcuterie boards, and bottle deals at Deli Nerds.
Network at Night
Members/CheckMonthly evening networking mixer hosted by the Fountain Valley Chamber of Commerce.
Trivia Night at The Crack Shack
FreeWeekly Thursday trivia night with food and drink specials.
Live Music Fridays (House & Hops)
FreeWeekly Friday live DJ sets, beer specials, and sliders on the patio.
Caballeros Cup 2026: Championship
TicketedCombat sports championship event with a reported $27,300 prize purse.
Japan Culture Fair
FreeTwo-day celebration of Japanese culture presented by the Huntington Beach Sister City Association.
A Great Day in the Stoke Surf Competition & Beach Festival
FreeSurf competition and beach festival held south of the Huntington Beach Pier.
Rock Your Sunday: Open-Air Zumba
FreeOpen-air Zumba session with shade, a stage, and snacks.
Surf City Nights
FreeWeekly Tuesday evening street fair with vendors and food on Main Street.
Repair Cafe
FreeVolunteers help residents repair household items instead of discarding them.
Spooks and Spirits Dance Party 2026
FreeAccess Costa Mesa's inclusive Halloween dance party for ages 16+, part of their all-abilities dance series.
Growers First Grand Celebration
Check websiteGrand celebration event hosted at MoonGoat Coffee.
Halloween Night @ OC Fairgrounds
TicketedHalloween night takeover event at the OC Fairgrounds.
November 2026
Mixed Trios Handicap
Check websiteBowling tournament (trios handicap format) at Fountain Bowl.
Network at Night
Members/CheckMonthly evening networking mixer hosted by the Fountain Valley Chamber of Commerce.
Darker Waves Festival: Morrissey & Smashing Pumpkins
TicketedMulti-act music festival on Huntington City Beach headlined by Morrissey and Smashing Pumpkins.
FV Connect Breakfast
Members/CheckFountain Valley Chamber community/government connect breakfast.
December 2026
2026 Holiday Luncheon & Chamber Board Installation
TicketedAnnual Fountain Valley Chamber holiday luncheon and incoming board installation.
Network at Night
Members/CheckMonthly evening networking mixer hosted by the Fountain Valley Chamber of Commerce.
February 2027
Surf City Marathon Race Weekend
TicketedRace weekend featuring Beach Mile, Marathon, Half Marathon, and 5K along Pacific Coast Highway.
WSA Championship Series – Huntington Beach Pier
Check websiteWestern Surfing Association championship season stop at the Huntington Beach Pier.
March 2027
Huntington Beach Irish Fest
Check websiteAnnual Irish-themed festival at Old World Village, historically held around St. Patrick's Day weekend.
Fountain Valley Easter Egg Hunt
FreeCity of Fountain Valley's annual Easter egg hunt with carnival games, crafts, and a pancake breakfast.
April 2027
Spring SoCal Corgi Beach Day
Check websiteSpring edition of the corgi meetup and beach festival.
Taste of Huntington Beach
TicketedFood and wine sampling event featuring the city's top restaurants and local wineries/breweries.
May 2027
The Hoag OC Marathon Running Festival
TicketedOrange County's premier race weekend with 5K, half marathon, and full marathon distances.
AVP Huntington Beach Open
TicketedProfessional beach volleyball tournament held beside the Huntington Beach Pier.
June 2027
July 2027
Fountain Valley Concerts in the Park
FreeFree Thursday-night summer concert series on the Great Lawn, with food and a beer/wine garden.
Independence Day
FreeOne of the largest Fourth of July celebrations on the West Coast, with fireworks over the pier.
OC Fair
TicketedCosta Mesa's biggest annual event — 23 days of rides, concerts, exhibits, and fair food.
US Open of Surfing
FreeNine-day World Surf League competition and festival, the largest surf event in the world.