Special Events in Santa Catalina

January
1/12 Avalon Benefit 50 Mile Run
Avalon to Two Harbors and back! Run through the island's interior and see both sides of the island. Proceeds from the run benefit local island charities. For more information please contact (909) 399-3553.

February
1/26-6/8 Catalina Island Plein Air Painting Exhibition

2/9 Buffalo Run
This ultimate half-marathon course is a very challenging, hilly course on the East End of Catalina Island. The new 5K course will be an out-and-back route down Avalon Canyon Rd via Sumner Ave with the turn around point at the Wrigley Memorial. For more info contact Pacific Sports LLC at (714) 978-1528.

March
1/26-6/8 Catalina Island Plein Air Painting Exhibition

3/15 Catalina Island Marathon
Enjoy some of the most breathtaking scenery while running 26.2 miles over the Island. The race traverses mostly dirt trails and roads through the interior of the Island where few have gone. The race begins in Two Harbors and runs to Avalon. For more info contact Pacific Sports LLC at (714) 978-1528.

April
1/26-6/8 Catalina Island Plein Air Painting Exhibition

4/12 13th Annual Conservancy Ball
Hosted by the Catalina Island Conservancy, this year's theme is "Earth, Wind and Fire." The black tie event is held in the Avalon Casino Ballroom and includes dinner, big band dancing and live & silent auctions. This annual event is a fun way to support the Catalina Island Conservancy.

May
1/26-6/8 Catalina Island Plein Air Painting Exhibition

5/3 Catalina Island Rugby Festival
Team competition benefiting Avalon High School and the Wellness Community South Bay Cities.

June
1/26-6/8 Catalina Island Plein Air Painting Exhibition

Summer Day Camp 2008 (6/16-8/21)
All kids entering 1st grade in the Fall - 11 years of age are invited to join the 10 week camp for arts & crafts, games, singing, swimming & beach fun, field trips, hiking and naturalist programs. For rates & Department (310) 510-1987.

July
Summer Day Camp 2008 (6/16-8/21)
All kids entering 1st grade in the Fall - 11 years of age are invited to join the 10 week camp for arts & crafts, games, singing, swimming & beach fun, field trips, hiking and naturalist programs. For rates & times, please call the City of Avalon Recreation Department (310) 510-1987.

August
Summer Day Camp 2008 (6/16-8/21)
All kids entering 1st grade in the Fall - 11 years of age are invited to join the 10 week camp for arts & crafts, games, singing, swimming & beach fun, field trips, hiking and naturalist programs. For rates & times, please call the City of Avalon Recreation Department (310) 510-1987.

September
9/1-9/30 (all month) Catalina Pottery & Tile Extravaganza
Discover the island's colorful heritage of locally made pottery & tile from 1927 to 1937 and indulge in a rare opportunity to view unique pieces loaned from private collections. All month long, the museum features the country's largest exhibition of Catalina pottery & tile, along with weekly tile walking tours. For more information call (310) 510- 2414.

9/7-9/9 Avalon Billfish Classic
100% release marlin tournament using circle hooks only. For more information contact Offshore Tournaments, Inc. (714) 258-0445.

October
10/2-10/5, 10/9-10/12, 10/16-10/19
The Catalina Island JazzTrax Festival
This three weekend event features 30 different smooth jazz stars performing Unplugged at the Ranch and in the historic Casino Ballroom. Art Good features the newest and best talent in the smooth jazz genre. For tickets and information call (866) 872-9849.

November
11/8 Catalina Island Triathlon
Features a half-mile swim in the calm waters of Avalon Bay, a challenging 16K three-loop cycle course around Mt. Ada and a 5K run course out
past the golf course. Call Pacific Sports (714) 978-1528.

December
12/7 15th Annual "Shop At Home" Night
A one-night shopping extravaganza with holiday discounts, strolling carolers and drawings for prizes at participating retailers. Shop At Home
Night kicks off with a holiday tree lighting ceremony on the waterfront. Catalina Island Chamber of Commerce (310) 510-1520.