# Events & Things To Do in Julian, CA in May 2026 | AllEvents.in

- **Subtitle**: Find events and things to do in May 2026 in Julian, California. Discover parties, concerts, meets, shows, sports, club, reunion, Performance happening in May 2026 in Julian, California.
- **Category**: May
- **Display Name**: Events in May
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Wondering what to do on the weekend or on a not-so-fun night? We have all you need, discover all the happening events in May [YEAR] in [CITY] and find the best picks of yourself. Be it a theatre workshop, meditation class or an entertaining concert, there are a bunch of curated events in [CITY] in May [YEAR] for you.

## May Events in Julian

- **Event Name**: Live & Let Live Retreat
  - **Description**: A weekend recovery retreat 
	•	Held in the mountains at Camp Cedar Glen in Julian  
	•	Open to women in all 12-step programs  
	•	Built around sobriety, fellowship, and personal growth
For 2026, it’s scheduled:
	•	May 15–17, 2026  

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  - **Date**: Fri May 15 2026 at 03:00 pm – Sun May 17 2026 at 12:00 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/julian/live-and-let-live-retreat/200029891281019
  - **Venue**: Camp Cedar Glen
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  - **Categories**: Workshops, Music, trips-adventures
- **Event Name**: Julian Rocks Gem Show
  - **Description**: Memorial day weekend 
gems, minerals, and craft show 

* Local artists, crafts, gifts
* 20+ retail dealers and vendors
* Fine minerals, gems, crystals, slab, rough, lapidary items
* Handmade jewelry 
* Raffle 

https://visitjulian.com/julian-rocks-gem-sho
  - **Date**: Sat May 23 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat May 23 2026 at 06:00 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/julian/julian-rocks-gem-show/200029715803445
  - **Venue**: Julian Town Hall
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  - **Categories**: art
- **Event Name**: Julian Backcountry Dance & BBQ
  - **Description**: The Julian Dance starts at 12pm in Julian at the outdoor area adjacent to the American Legion, post 468 with local vendors, BBQ, beer, wine, full bar, and soft drinks. Fun activities all day with a pie eating contest. an air fuitar contest, and live music
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 23
  - **Date**: Sat May 16 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sat May 16 2026 at 08:00 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/julian/julian-backcountry-dance-and-bbq/200029779984642
  - **Venue**: American Legion Post 468
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  - **Categories**: contests, music, live-music, entertainment, pop, country-music-festivals
- **Event Name**: 41st Annual Banner Run &Campout
  - **Description**: Family friendly Clean and Sober Campout.  Everyone, anyone is welcome!  

Great food!  New menu for Saturday dinner!  
Vendors
Music
Bike games
Poker run 
Kids games
Movies on a big screen
Awesome Raffle prizes 
50/50 raffle

Registration: $40 single $60
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 40
  - **Date**: Fri May 15 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sun May 17 2026 at 12:00 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/julian/41st-annual-banner-run-andcampout/200029865137731
  - **Venue**: Banner Ranch Julian
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  - **Categories**: kids, trips-adventures, entertainment, camping
- **Event Name**: Santa Ysabel Open Space Preserve East Wildflower Hike
  - **Description**: Join us s for a scenic hike as we explore the oak woodlands and native grasslands near the source of the San Diego River.About this EventJoin Senior Program Manager Natalie Borchardt and County Park Ranger Doug Andrews fo
  - **Date**: Sun May 10 2026 at 08:00 am – Sun May 10 2026 at 01:00 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/julian/santa-ysabel-open-space-preserve-east-wildflower-hike/100001986474966098
  - **Venue**: 500 Farmer Rd
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  - **Price**: Free
- **Event Name**: Camping Paint Retreat - Spring 2026
  - **Description**: Unwind, paint, and camp under the spring skies—creative vibes, amazing people,  yummy food,  and fun in nature all weekend long!About this EventCamping Paint Retreat - Spring 2026Get ready to unwind and unlea
  - **Date**: Thu Apr 30 2026 at 02:00 pm – Sun May 03 2026 at 02:00 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/julian/camping-paint-retreat-spring-2026/100001979424366565
  - **Venue**: Paso Picacho Campground
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  - **Price**: USD 631
  - **Categories**: art, trips-adventures, camping, workshops, fine-arts, drawing-painting, sip-and-paint
- **Event Name**: "The Importance of Being Earnest" in Julian
  - **Description**: Mistaken identities and sharp wit collide in Oscar Wilde’s timeless masterpieceAbout this EventMistaken identities and sharp wit collide in Oscar Wilde’s timeless masterpiece, The Importance of Being Earnest. When Jack an
  - **Date**: Fri May 08 2026 – Sun May 17 2026 (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/julian/the-importance-of-being-earnest-in-julian/100001983905547899
  - **Venue**: Julian Town Hall & Visitor Center
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  - **Price**: USD 10 to 23
  - **Categories**: performances, art, entertainment, theatre

## Trending Events in Julian

- **Event Name**: Taste of Julian
  - **Description**: Taste of Julian: Julian’s Annual Celebration of Julian Faire Shows there is more to Julian than Apples. While apples will always be revered by the hamlet of Julian, we have more than apples to celebrate and Taste of Julian is designed to do just that…cele
  - **Venue**: Julian Town Hall
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- **Event Name**: Piedmont Drift Presents: Camp Fires and Burnt Tires 2026
  - **Description**: Our first 2-day event of 2026! Night drifting on Saturday, April 25th, and open practice on Sunday, April 26th. We will be camping on Saturday night 🤙🏻

Camping is free with any 2-day pass. Grilling and fires are allowed if you bring your own grill or fir
  - **Venue**: Piedmont Dragway
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- **Event Name**: 5th Annual Julian Music Festival
  - **Description**: Join us on June 6th starting at noon for the 5th Annual Julian Music Festival!

We have something extra special planned this year, in commemoration of America's Semiquincentennial. You won't want to miss this event!

We will have vendors, food, local arti
  - **Venue**: Julian Town Square
- **Event Name**: 5th Annual STAGECOACH Classic Motorcycle Rally
  - **Description**: Mark your calendars for the 5th Annual Stagecoach Classic Motorcycle Rally April 17-19th 2026 at Stagecoach Trails RV Park and Resort in Julian, Ca! #stagecoachrally #classicmotorcycle
  - **Venue**: 7878 Great Southern Overland Stage Route of 1849, Julian, CA, United States, California 92036
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- **Event Name**: Piedmont Drift Presents: 15th Annual TANDEMANIA (2-day event)
  - **Description**: Night drifting on Saturday, May 23rd, and open practice on Sunday, May 24th. We will be camping on Saturday night.

Camping is free with any 2-day pass. Grilling and fires are allowed if you bring your own grill or fire pit (no open fires allowed). Track
  - **Venue**: Piedmont Dragway
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- **Event Name**: Live & Let Live Retreat
  - **Description**: A weekend recovery retreat 
	•	Held in the mountains at Camp Cedar Glen in Julian  
	•	Open to women in all 12-step programs  
	•	Built around sobriety, fellowship, and personal growth
For 2026, it’s scheduled:
	•	May 15–17, 2026  

🧠 What happens 
It’s a
  - **Venue**: Camp Cedar Glen
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- **Event Name**: Piedmont Drift Presents: The Drifting Dead 2026 (2-day event)
  - **Description**: Our last 2-day event of 2026! Night drifting on Saturday, October 10th, and open practice on Sunday, October 11th. We will be camping on Saturday night 🤙🏻

Camping is free with any 2-day pass. Grilling and fires are allowed if you bring your own grill or
  - **Venue**: Piedmont Dragway
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- **Event Name**: Piedmont Drift Presents: World Championships 2026
  - **Description**: Open practice on the OG Circuit /skid pad and our final battle for the 2026 World Championships title on the Boss Circuit on Sunday, December 13th.

TICKETS SOLD AT THE GATE, DAY OF EVENT (CASH, CARD, OR APPLE PAY):
$25 to spectate (no rides)
$30 to spect
  - **Venue**: Piedmont Dragway
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- **Event Name**: 2026 Piedmont Drift Invitational
  - **Description**: THE PIEDMONT DRIFT INVITATIONAL IS BACK FOR 2026!

Come and watch our best drivers battle head to head on our OG Circuit on Saturday, November 7th, 2026.

*DRIVER SPOTS ARE INVITATION BASED WITH PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED. NO DRIVER BANDS WILL BE SOLD AT T
  - **Venue**: Piedmont Dragway
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top May events in Julian?
  - **A:** Live & Let Live Retreat (Fri May 15 2026 at 03:00 pm at Camp Cedar Glen), Julian Rocks Gem Show (Sat May 23 2026 at 10:00 am at Julian Town Hall), Julian Backcountry Dance & BBQ (Sat May 16 2026 at 12:00 pm at American Legion Post 468), 41st Annual Banner Run &Campout (Fri May 15 2026 at 12:00 pm at Banner Ranch Julian), Santa Ysabel Open Space Preserve East Wildflower Hike (Sun May 10 2026 at 08:00 am at 500 Farmer Rd).
- **Q**: What are the top free May events in Julian?
  - **A:** Santa Ysabel Open Space Preserve East Wildflower Hike (Sun May 10 2026 at 08:00 am at 500 Farmer Rd).
- **Q**: What May events are happening in Julian in April 2026?
  - **A:** Camping Paint Retreat - Spring 2026 (Thu Apr 30 2026 at 02:00 pm at Paso Picacho Campground).
- **Q**: How can I find May events in Julian?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming May events in Julian on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for May events in Julian?
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- **Q**: What are the popular venues for May events in Julian?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting May events in Julian include Camp Cedar Glen, Julian Town Hall, American Legion Post 468.
- **Q**: What is the price range for May events in Julian?
  - **A:** Prices for May events in Julian range from USD 10 to USD 631. Many events also offer free entry.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for May events in Julian?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting May events in Julian include Visit Julian, Ash & The Mondays, Pioneers MC - USA.
- **Q**: Are there any online May events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many May events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new May events in Julian?
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