Events for August 2017
San Juan Capistrano Chamber of Commerce
Jul 11 - Aug 15    Tiny Tots: Parent and Me Program
Sea Star Adventures You and your child are invited to join us for this six-week adventure exploring shapes, colors, textures, and more with everyone’s favorite tidepool animal, the sea star! Each Tuesday session includes exploration, an animal encounter, and an activity. Suitable for ages 2 to 3 years. Time: 9:30am – 10:30am
Date: July 11, 2017
Time: 9:30 AM - 10:45 AM
Website: https://www.ocean-institute.org/event/tiny-tots-parent-me-program
Location: Ocean Institute 24200 Dana Point Harbor Drive Dana Point CA 92629
Contact: oi@oceaninstitute.org 949-496-2274
EMail: oi@oceaninstitute.org
Date/Time Details: Tuesdays at 9:30 am starting July 11 through August 15
Fees/Admission: Series: $150.00 for all 6 classes Drop-in class: $30.00 (6 week series: $150.00 is not available after July 11 ) Members: Receive a 10% discount; enter your Member ID # in the “Enter Promotional Code” field to receive your discount.
Aug 2    Farmers Market
Old Capistrano Certified Farmers Market    
Date: August 2, 2017
Time: 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Website: http://www.farmersmarketsjc.com
Location: Yorba Street between El Camino Real and Camino Capistrano
EMail: info@sanjuanchamber.com
Date/Time Details: Every Wednesday 3-7pm
Fees/Admission: Buy your own veggies!
Aug 9    Farmers Market
Old Capistrano Certified Farmers Market    
Date: August 9, 2017
Time: 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Website: http://www.farmersmarketsjc.com
Location: Yorba Street between El Camino Real and Camino Capistrano
EMail: info@sanjuanchamber.com
Date/Time Details: Every Wednesday 3-7pm
Fees/Admission: Buy your own veggies!
Aug 12    Smart Gardening Series - UCCE Food Preservers: Canning Summer Produce
Join Goin Native and the UCCE Orange County Master Gardeners throughout the year for Smart Gardening 101! Classes are FREE and held at Reata Park and Events Center (unless noted).

Class Times: 9:30am – 11:00am. Find additional info on Goin Native's Website: Goinnative.net
Date: August 12, 2017
Time: 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Website: http://www.goinnative.net
Location: Reata Park and Event Center
28632 Ortega Hwy
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
    
Date/Time Details: Saturday, August 12
9:30am - 11am
Fees/Admission: FREE
Aug 15    Lunch Local - Ellie's Table
Join the Chamber for it's monthly networking lunch at a local San Juan Restaurant. This month we dine & network at Ellie's Table inside the Historic Egan House!
Date: August 15, 2017
Time: 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Website: http://www.elliestable.com
Location: 31892 Camino Capistrano
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
Contact: 949.493.4700
EMail: claire@sanjuanchamber.com
Date/Time Details: August 15, 2017
11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Fees/Admission: Buy yourself lunch!
Aug 15    Rodeo Days - Cowboy Music & Poetry with Rusty Richards
Enjoy a dynamic evening with Rusty Richards of great cowboy songs, stories, poetry & duets with Rusty's son, Jason Richards. Rusty is a former member of "The Sons of the Pioneers."
Date: August 15, 2017
Time: 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Website: http://www.caminorealplayhouse.org
Location: Camino Real Playhouse
31776 El Camino Real, SJC
Contact: 949.489.8082
Date/Time Details: Tuesday, August 15
8pm
Fees/Admission: See website for pricing
Aug 16    Farmers Market
Old Capistrano Certified Farmers Market    
Date: August 16, 2017
Time: 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Website: http://www.farmersmarketsjc.com
Location: Yorba Street between El Camino Real and Camino Capistrano
EMail: info@sanjuanchamber.com
Date/Time Details: Every Wednesday 3-7pm
Fees/Admission: Buy your own veggies!
Aug 16    San Juan Summer Nites Concert - The Trip

San Juan Summer Nites Concert & Business Expo

Featuring The Trip (Classic Rock)
 

Event includes:

  • Local business expo featuring local San Juan Capistrano businesses
  • Free activities for the kids
  • Food booths
  • Beer & Wine wagon hosted by the San Juan Capistrano Chamber of Commerce
Please do not bring pets.
For more information, please call (949) 493-5911
Date: August 16, 2017
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Website: http://www.sanjuancapistrano.org
Location: Historic Town Center Park
Contact: City of San Juan Capistrano (949) 493-5911
Date/Time Details:
August 16, 6-8 p.m.
Fees/Admission: Seating and parking are FREE

Food and drinks available for purchase
Aug 17    Family Science Night: SLIME!
Spend a summer evening in our Samueli Conference Center getting “up close and personal” with local scientists. Each experience will include a presentation by a special guest speaker with alternate activities for kids. A different topic will be covered each week.
Date: August 17, 2017
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Website: https://www.ocean-institute.org/event/family-science-nights
Location: Ocean Institute 24200 Dana Point Harbor Drive Dana Point CA 92629
Contact: 949-496-2274 oi@oceaninstitute.org
EMail: oi@oceaninstitute.org
Date/Time Details: August 24 6:00 -9:00 pm
Fees/Admission: $10/person ($9/Member) $35/Family-4-Pack ($33/Member Family-4-Pack) Member rate applies to all Membership levels for this program. Enter your Member ID # in the “Have a code” field to receive your discount.
Aug 22    Rodeo Days - Tequila Tasting
Sample a variety of tequilas El Adobe de Capistrano & celebrate Rodeo Days San Juan style!
$20 online in advance/$25 at the door includes all tastings
Click Here to purchase online
Date: August 22, 2017
Time: 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Website: http://www.Facebook.com/SJCRodeoWeek
Location: El Abobe de Capistrano
31891 Camino Capistrano, SJC
Contact: 949.493.4700
EMail: info@sanjuanchamber.com
Date/Time Details: Tuesday, August 22
5:30pm - 8:00pm
Fees/Admission: $20 online advance puchase
$25 at the door
Aug 23    Farmers Market
Old Capistrano Certified Farmers Market    
Date: August 23, 2017
Time: 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Website: http://www.farmersmarketsjc.com
Location: Yorba Street between El Camino Real and Camino Capistrano
EMail: info@sanjuanchamber.com
Date/Time Details: Every Wednesday 3-7pm
Fees/Admission: Buy your own veggies!
Aug 24    Rodeo Days - Evening Networking Mixer - San Juan Hills Golf Club
Join the Chamber for a Western themed Networking Mixer!
Date: August 24, 2017
Time: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Website: http://www.sanjuanhillsgolf.com
Location: San Juan Hills Golf Club
32120 San Juan Creek Rd.
SJC, CA 92675
Contact: 949.493.4700
EMail: info@sanjuanchamber.com
Date/Time Details: Thursday, August 24
5pm - 7pm
 
Fees/Admission: $15 Chamber Members/$20 Potential Members
Aug 25    FAM 4th Annual Golf Tournament
Family Assistance Ministries
4th Annual Golf Tournament
Hunger and Homeless Prevention
Date: August 25, 2017
Time: 12:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Website: https://www.family-assistance.org/events/golf-tournament
Location: San Clemente Municipal Golf Course
150 E Avenida Magdalena
San Clemente, CA 92672
EMail: lorraine@family-assistance.org
Date/Time Details: Friday, August 25, 2017
12:30pm Shotgun Start
Fees/Admission: email lorraine@family-assistance.org
Aug 26 - Aug 27    2017 Rancho Mission Viejo Rodeo
The Rancho Mission Viejo Rodeo is good old entertainment for the entire family, not to mention the richest 2-day rodeo in the nation with a purse totaling over $200,000. The top 30 rodeo contestants in saddle bronc and bareback riding, tie-down roping, steer wrestling, bull riding and team roping will come to San Juan Capistrano for this chance of a lifetime.

Celebrating the golden age of early California history and the American West, Rancho Mission Viejo has committed to the preservation of the cowboy way of life. Carrying on the cowboy tradition of "passing the hat" in support of a sick child or needy friend, all proceeds from the rodeo will benefit local charities.
Date: August 26, 2017
Website: http://www.rmvrodeo.com
Location: Corner of Ortega Highway & Antonio/La Pata
Date/Time Details: Saturday & Sunday: August 26 -27
Gates open Sat at 2 pm, Sun at 11:30 am
Fees/Admission: Admission
Adults – $30
Kids (4 to 12 years) – $10
3 & Under – Free
Aug 26    Smart Gardening Series - Creating a Bird & Butterfly Garden
Join Goin Native and the UCCE Orange County Master Gardeners throughout the year for Smart Gardening 101! Classes are FREE and held at Reata Park and Events Center (unless noted).

Class Times: 9:30am – 11:00am. Find additional info on Goin Native's Website: Goinnative.net
Date: August 26, 2017
Time: 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Website: http://www.goinnative.net
Location: Reata Park and Event Center
28632 Ortega Hwy
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
    
Date/Time Details: Saturday, August 26
9:30am - 11am
Fees/Admission: FREE
Aug 26    Rancho Mission Viejo Rodeo
17th Annual Rancho Mission Viejo Rodeo. Come join us for an All American Rodeo experience in San Juan Capistrano the weekend of 8/26 and 8/27. The Best of the Best will be completing in Saddle Bronc, Bareback Riding, Tie-Down Roping, Steer Wrestling, Bull Riding and Team Roping at the richest 2-day rodeo in the nation. RMVrodeo.com for addition information. After the Saturday Rodeo stick around for the Country Western concert.
Date: August 26, 2017
Time: 1:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Website: http://www.rmvrodeo.com
Location: 30753 La Plata, San Juan Capistrano
Contact: Janet Riordan 949/842-3782
EMail: janetriordan@gmail.com
Date/Time Details: August 26th Gates open at 1:00PM, Rodeo begins at 3:45PM
Fees/Admission: Adults - $30.00 Children (4-12) $10.00 3 and under - free Parking $5.
Aug 26    Barks & Brews National Dog Day Celebration
Bark your calendar to celebrate National Dog Day at Outlets at San Clemente to sniff, schmooze and drink craft brews! Sip on delicious cold beer from local breweries while enjoying live entertainment, a doggy costume contest with prizes, photo booths, a food truck, free treats and of course dog-friendly vendors for your four-legged best friends. The event is free to attend. Beers are $5 for a 10 oz. pour, with all proceeds going directly to the Pet Project Foundation.
Date: August 26, 2017
Time: 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Website: http://ShopOSC.com/Woof
Location: Outlets at San Clemente 101 West Avenida Vista Hermosa, Suite 190 San Clemente, CA 92672
EMail: jsmith@outletsatsanclemente.com
Date/Time Details: SATURDAY, AUGUST 26 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM OAK TREE COURT
Fees/Admission: Beers are $5 for a 10 oz. pour, with all proceeds going directly to the Pet Project Foundation.
Aug 26    "Heroes Nite Out" A Tribute to America's Heroes
Enjoy an unforgettable evening with America's Heroes...
-Warm camaraderie & great food
-Dining under the starts at the beautiful Serra Plaza, SJC
-Live Entertainment
-Wonderful opportunity drawing prizes to fine dining & entertainment destinations, sunset cruises, sporting events, Cabo San Lucas  and Hawaii, weekend getaways, plus much more!    
Date: August 26, 2017
Time: 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Website: http://www.homefrontamerica.org
Location: Serra Plaza
31920 Del Obispo St
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
EMail: volunteer@homefrontamerica.org
Date/Time Details: Saturday, August 26
5pm-9pm
Fees/Admission: See website for pricing
Aug 26    Rodeo Party featuring Danny Griego at Bad to the Bone BBQ
Celebrate Rodeo Days in San Juan at a Rodeo Party!
  • Live Music with Billboard's Hot 100 Artist Danny Greigo
  • Dancing
  • Full Bar
  • No Cover Charge
Date: August 26, 2017
Time: 7:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Website: http://www.badtothebone-bbq.com
Location: Bad to the Bone BBQ
31738 Rancho Viejo Rd, SJC
Contact: 949.493.4700
EMail: info@sanjuanchamber.com
Date/Time Details: Saturday, August 26
7:00 pm
Fees/Admission: Free
Aug 27    Rancho Mission Viejo Rodeo
17th Annual Rancho Mission Viejo Rodeo. Come join us for an All American Rodeo experience in San Juan Capistrano the weekend of 8/26 & 8/27. The Best of the Best will be competing in Saddle bronc, Bareback Riding, Tie-Down Roping, Steer Wrestling, Bull Riding and Team Roping at the richest 2-day Rodeo in the nation. RMVRodeo.com for additional information.
Date: August 27, 2017
Time: 11:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Website: http://www.rmvrodeo.com
Location: Rancho Mission Viejo Riding Park 30753 La Pata Avenue, San Juan Capistrano
Contact: Janet Riordan 949/842-3782
EMail: janetriordan@gmail.com
Date/Time Details: 08/27/2017 - Sunday
Fees/Admission: Adult - $30.00 Child (4-12) - $10.00 3 and Under - Free Parking $5
Aug 30    Farmers Market
Old Capistrano Certified Farmers Market    
Date: August 30, 2017
Time: 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Website: http://www.farmersmarketsjc.com
Location: Yorba Street between El Camino Real and Camino Capistrano
EMail: info@sanjuanchamber.com
Date/Time Details: Every Wednesday 3-7pm
Fees/Admission: Buy your own veggies!