OC Weekend: Cook's Corner Chili Cook-Off; Summerfest & Light Show

ORANGE COUNTY, CA — To keep your weekend fun and lively, Patch has rounded up some entertaining events going on throughout Orange County.

Some are free. Some have a fee.

Whether you opt for an activity close to home or a mini day trip, see what's slated this weekend from Saturday, June 17 to Sunday, June 18.

Among standout events: Cook's Corner Chili Cook-Off in Trabuco Canyon; and Summerfest weekend with carnival & drone light show in Fountain Valley. (See list below.)

• And for Dad's Day dining: Father's Day Brunch & Dinner: OC Restaurant Specials 2023

Double-check with event organizers to confirm dates, times and locations, in case activities were updated since posted on Patch.

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'Taste Of Japan' Festival: GardenWalk, Anaheim

Carnivorous Plant Show & Sale: Sherman Gardens, Corona Del Mar

Sunday Service, Bayside Church OC, Costa Mesa

'Forever Plaid': Lyceum Theatre, Costa Mesa

Father's Day Lunch Harbor Cruise with Tacos & Beer, Dana Point

Father's Day Dinner Cruise, Dana Point

Summerfest Carnival & Light Show: Fountain Valley

German Shepherd Rescue of OC Garage Sale Fundraiser, Fountain Valley

5th Annual Summer Suds Brewfest, Fountain Valley

Laguna JaZz Band: 16th Annual Fête de la Musique, Laguna Beach

Huge 40+ Homes- Crown Valley Highlands Community Garage Sale, Laguna Niguel

Meet Hummingbird Experts from National Audubon Society, Roger's Gardens, Newport Beach

Inflatable Water Park: Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort, Newport Beach

Father's Day Premier Brunch Cruise, Newport Beach

Community Garage Sale 7 Neighborhoods, Rancho Santa Margarita

Tack Sale, Mission Trails Stables, San Juan Capistrano

Cook's Corner Chili Cook-Off: Trabuco Canyon

Peaceful Protest, OC Animal Care, Tustin

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Hitting The Road This Weekend? See ..

• Los Angeles Weekend: Watermelon Festival; Rodeo Drive Concours d’Elegance
• San Diego Weekend: Switchfoot Bro-Am Beach Fest; Octopus Tours; Mission Fest
• Inland Empire Weekend: Old Town Music Festival; Chili Cook-Off; Classic Car Shows
• San Francisco Bay Area Weekend: Papapalooza; Jelly Belly Beananza; 2 County Fairs

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