Signature Events
Huntington Beach hosts a number of annual events and festivals. Find more information on our most popular Signature Events below. We also invite you to browse the full Event Calendar for other events throughout the year.
October
The Great Pacific Airshow
October 19 - October 21, 2018
The Canadian Forces Snowbirds will be headlining this exciting event in Surf City USA. Enjoy flight demonstrations over the Pacific Ocean during the day and stay for a bonfire in the evening. Learn More
October
Vissla ISA World Junior Surfing Championship
October 26, 2018 - November 05, 2018
The largest junior Surfing competition in the world. Watch future Olympians in Huntington Beach! Learn More
October
So Cal Corgi Beach Day
October 27, 2018
So Cal Corgi Nation sponsors Corgi Beach Day for Corgi canines and their guests. The largest bash of its kind in Huntington Beach celebrates corgis; the cute little dogs known for their great personalities and smiles. Learn More
November
California Wine and Food Festival
November 9-10, 2018
Wine, food, music, sea and sun. These elements create the quintessential wine tasting experience at the California Wine Festival – Huntington Beach. Learn More
November
Veteran's Day Car Show
November 11, 2018
Spend Veteran's Day at the beach! The Surf City Veteran's Day Car Show returns with over 275 woodies, hot rods, muscle cars, exotics, VW's, and rat rods. Learn More
November
Miracle on Main Street
November 17, 2018
Spend the afternoon in Downtown Huntington Beach for Miracle on Main Street, the city's annual tree lighting ceremony. Snowflakes, lights and swirling colors create a sensation of snow in this magical display just two blocks from the Huntington Beach Pier. Learn More
November
Turkey Trot
November 24, 2018
Start your Thanksgiving at the beach! This 5K/10K Turkey Trot features a flat ocean-front course and a 1K walk for kids 12 and under. Learn More
December
Huntington Harbour Boat Parade
December 8-9, 2018
Watch as beautifully decorated boats parade through the harbor to celebrate the holiday season. A holiday favorite, the annual Huntington Harbour Boat Parade is a warm tradition to help ring in the holiday season. Learn More
December
Cruise of Lights
December 14-17, 21-23, 2018
The Huntington Harbour Philharmonic Committee is excited to present the 55th annual Cruise of Lights®, a 45-minute narrated boat tour through the sparkling waterways of Huntington Harbour. Learn More
December
NYE at the Beach with ILLENIUM
December 31, 2018 | 8 PM -1:30 AM
Start 2019 off right at the NYE at the Beach located at Huntington State Beach Learn More
January
Surf City Splash
January 1, 2019
Celebrate the New Year with a dip into the chilly Pacific Ocean. Be sure to wear your bathing suit. No wetsuits - that's cheating! Learn More
February
Surf City USA Marathon
February 1-3, 2019
The Surf City USA Marathon is a runner's dream. Taking place on the morning of Superbowl Sunday (the first Sunday in February) the oceanfront course takes you through the best of Huntington Beach. Learn More
February
Huntington Beach Film Festival
February 22-25, 2018
Huntington Beach Film Festival is the place to watch personal movies and discover up-and-coming filmmakers doing original work. Taking place at The Huntington Beach Library, it brings you four days of feature-length and short films ranging from comedies and animation to documentaries and international films. Learn More
April
Coastal Country Jam
April 6, 2019
Country artist Tim McGraw and more will play on the beach. Learn More
March
Vans BMX Riders
March 6
Catch some thrills watching extreme Vans BMX riders perform tricks and take over the street of 5th & PCH. 8 Vans BMX riders will put on a performance March 6th from 5:45 PM - 6:45 PM at 5th & PCH. The event is family friendly and free to attend. Learn More
March
Jack's Surfboards Pro
March 22 - March 25, 2018
The Jack Surfboards Pro is a men's Qualifying Series (QS) 1,500 event located on the southside of the Huntington Beach Pier. Watch as the top surfers of the world compete to qualify for the World Surfing League. Learn More
March
Beachcruiser Meet
March 24-25, 2019
March's annual Huntington Beachcruiser Meet in downtown Huntington Beach shows off the close ties between the car and surf cultures. Learn More
April
Surf City Escape Triathlon
April 28, 2019
Surf City Escape Triathlon is an Olympic distance race that consists of a 1-mile open water swim, 12-mile double-loop bike course and 6.2-mile run. The race is the last chance qualifier for the 2018 Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon. Learn More
April
Taste of Huntington Beach
April 28, 2019
The Annual Taste of Huntington Beach features delectable tastes from 50 local restaurants and catering companies plus unlimited sips from the region's top wineries and breweries Learn More
April
FIVB Huntington Beach Open
May 1-6, 2018
The 2018 FIVB Huntington Beach Open arrives in style to the West Coast as the best athletes and Olympians from across the globe will be competing in Surf City USA at this FIVB 4-Star tournament. Learn More
July
Independence Day
July 4th, 2019
Huntington Beach has the biggest Independence parade west of the Mississippi along with a firework show over the pier and ocean. Learn More
July
US Open of Surfing
July 27, 2019 - August 4, 2019
The Vans US Open of Surfing brings a 9-day celebration of surfing and surf culture to the sands of Huntington City Beach with over 300 world class athletes. Learn More
