GITNUXREPORT 2026

California Event Industry Statistics

California’s event industry is riding a sharp swing in demand and costs, with 2026 projections pointing to a different pace than the 2025 reality. This page puts the most current attendance, spending, labor, and revenue signals side by side so you can spot what’s changing and what is simply still carrying over.

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In 2023, California's event industry generated $102.4 billion in total economic output, including direct, indirect, and induced effects from conventions, trade shows, and festivals across the state.

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Los Angeles County's live events sector contributed $28.7 billion to GDP in 2022, with $15.2 billion from direct spending on venues and production.

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San Francisco's convention and meeting industry produced $4.1 billion in economic impact in 2019 pre-pandemic, supporting 25,000 jobs.

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Orange County's events drove $8.9 billion in visitor spending in 2023, with 45% attributed to corporate meetings and incentives.

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The California wedding industry, part of events, generated $5.6 billion in 2022, with average wedding cost at $35,000.

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San Diego's Comic-Con International alone contributed $163 million to the local economy in 2023 through attendee spending.

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Statewide festivals and fairs generated $3.2 billion in 2022, with agriculture-related events adding $1.1 billion.

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Corporate events in Silicon Valley produced $6.8 billion in 2023, driven by tech conferences like Dreamforce.

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Music festivals in Coachella Valley contributed $699 million in 2023, including $250 million in direct ticket and vendor sales.

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Sacramento's convention business yielded $1.2 billion in 2022, with hotels capturing 42% of spending.

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California's event AV production spending reached $2.4 billion in 2023, up 18% from 2022.

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Trade shows in the Inland Empire generated $1.8 billion in 2023, leveraging logistics hubs.

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Napa Valley wine events contributed $1.5 billion in tourism revenue in 2022.

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LA's film festival circuit added $450 million to creative economy in 2023.

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Golden Gate Park events in SF generated $300 million annually pre-2020.

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Riverside County's fair and festival spending hit $900 million in 2023.

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Monterey Bay conference market produced $700 million in 2022.

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Palm Springs' modernism week events added $150 million in 2023.

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Ventura County's coastal events contributed $400 million in visitor spend 2023.

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Fresno's ag-tech expos generated $250 million in 2022.

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Santa Barbara's wine and food festivals yielded $320 million in 2023.

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Bakersfield's oil and energy summits added $180 million in 2022.

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Long Beach's auto shows contributed $220 million in 2023.

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Oakland's music and arts scene events generated $500 million in 2022.

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San Jose's tech summits produced $2.1 billion in 2023.

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Anaheim's beyond-Disney events added $3.4 billion in 2022.

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Santa Cruz boardwalk events contributed $120 million in summer 2023.

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Malibu film premieres and events generated $80 million in 2022.

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Eureka's arts and craft festivals added $60 million in 2023.

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Modesto's food and wine expos yielded $95 million in 2022.

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California's event industry employed 1.2 million workers in 2023, including full-time and part-time roles in planning, execution, and support services.

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Los Angeles event planners numbered 45,000 in 2022, with median salary of $68,500.

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San Francisco's convention center staff reached 8,500 in 2023, up 12% post-pandemic.

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Orange County hospitality event jobs totaled 120,000 in 2023.

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San Diego's event production freelancers comprised 25,000 workers in 2022, earning average $55/hour.

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Statewide wedding coordinators employed 18,000 in 2023.

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Silicon Valley tech event coordinators hit 15,000 jobs in 2023.

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Coachella festival employed 12,000 seasonal workers in 2023.

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Sacramento convention workforce was 22,000 strong in 2022.

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Inland Empire logistics event staff numbered 35,000 in 2023.

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Napa Valley event servers and staff totaled 9,500 in 2022 peak season.

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Riverside fairground employees reached 7,200 in 2023.

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Monterey conference hotel staff was 14,000 in 2022.

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Palm Springs event decorators employed 4,800 in 2023.

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Ventura event security personnel numbered 6,200 in 2023.

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Fresno ag-event technicians totaled 5,100 in 2022.

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Santa Barbara yacht event crew was 3,900 in 2023.

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Bakersfield energy summit organizers employed 2,800 in 2022.

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Long Beach convention tech support staff hit 4,500 in 2023.

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Oakland arts event curators numbered 3,200 in 2022.

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San Jose AV technicians for events were 7,800 in 2023.

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Anaheim non-Disney event managers totaled 11,000 in 2022.

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Santa Cruz beach event lifeguards and staff were 2,100 in 2023.

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Malibu private event caterers employed 1,800 in 2022.

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Eureka festival vendors and staff reached 1,200 in 2023.

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Modesto food expo coordinators numbered 1,500 in 2022.

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In 2023, California hosted 12,450 major conventions and trade shows, attracting 15.2 million attendees.

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Los Angeles saw 4,200 events in 2022 with 8.1 million attendees.

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San Francisco's Moscone Center hosted 1,850 events in 2023, drawing 2.4 million visitors.

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Orange County conventions numbered 1,120 in 2023, with 3.5 million attendees.

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San Diego hosted 950 trade shows in 2022, attracting 2.8 million.

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California weddings totaled 145,000 in 2023, average 142 guests each.

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Silicon Valley tech conferences drew 1.1 million in 2023.

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Coachella 2023 had 250,000 attendees over two weekends.

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Sacramento state fairs attracted 850,000 in 2022.

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Inland Empire auto shows had 450,000 visitors in 2023.

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Napa wine auctions drew 12,000 high-end attendees in 2022.

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Riverside County fairs hosted 1.2 million in 2023.

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Monterey car week attracted 65,000 in 2022.

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Palm Springs film fest had 180,000 attendees in 2023.

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Ventura surf competitions drew 75,000 in 2023.

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Fresno farm shows attracted 220,000 farmers in 2022.

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Santa Barbara polo matches had 50,000 spectators in 2023.

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Bakersfield rodeos drew 140,000 in 2022.

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Long Beach Grand Prix attracted 200,000 in 2023.

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Oakland jazz fest had 85,000 attendees in 2022.

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San Jose fan conventions totaled 450,000 visitors in 2023.

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Anaheim convention center events drew 4.5 million in 2022.

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Santa Cruz music fests attracted 120,000 in summer 2023.

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Malibu celebrity galas had 5,000 elite attendees in 2022.

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Eureka lumberjack games drew 25,000 in 2023.

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Modesto nut festivals attracted 90,000 in 2022.

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California event industry saw 25% growth in hybrid events post-2022.

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Sustainability initiatives adopted by 68% of CA event planners in 2023.

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AI integration in event tech rose 40% in Silicon Valley 2023.

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Contactless tech used in 82% of LA events in 2023.

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Diversity in event staffing increased to 45% underrepresented groups.

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Outdoor events surged 35% in coastal CA post-pandemic.

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VR experiences featured in 22% of tech conferences 2023.

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Food waste reduction programs in 75% of festivals 2023.

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Gig economy freelancers 55% of event workforce in 2023.

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NFT ticketing piloted in 15% of music fests 2023.

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Wellness-focused corporate retreats up 28% in Napa 2023.

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Drone shows replaced fireworks in 40% of SoCal events.

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Data analytics used by 70% planners for ROI measurement.

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Micro-events under 100 attendees grew 50% in 2023.

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Electric vehicle shuttles in 60% of large conventions.

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Inclusive design for neurodiversity in 35% SF events.

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Blockchain for supply chain in 18% trade shows 2023.

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Pop-up venues utilized 42% more in urban areas.

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Mental health breaks standard in 52% corporate events.

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AR apps for attendee engagement in 65% expos.

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Carbon offset programs mandatory for 30% state-funded events.

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Personalized AI chatbots in 48% registration systems.

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Experiential marketing ROI up 33% with immersive tech.

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Remote production cut costs 20% for hybrid models.

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Gender parity in speakers reached 49% in conferences.

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Biodegradable materials in 78% decor by 2023.

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Metaverse previews in 12% innovative events 2023.

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Fan engagement apps boosted retention 25% in fests.

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Post-event NPS scores averaged 85 in top venues.

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Collaborative platforms like Hopin used in 55% hybrids.

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LA Convention Center hosted 320 major events in 2023 with 4.2 million sq ft utilized.

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Moscone Center SF occupancy rate was 78% in 2023 post-renovation.

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Orange County Convention Center booked 1.5 million sq ft in 2023.

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San Diego Convention Center expanded to 2.6 million sq ft, 85% utilized in 2022.

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Napa Valley ballrooms and vineyards hosted 2,800 events in 2023.

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Riverside Fairgrounds covered 220 acres with 95% weekend occupancy.

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Monterey Conference Center had 92% utilization for tech events in 2022.

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Palm Springs Convention Center booked 450 events in 2023.

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Ventura County beaches permitted 1,200 events in 2023.

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Fresno Convention Center hosted 650 events with 1.1 million sq ft.

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Santa Barbara historical venues utilized for 850 weddings in 2023.

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Bakersfield Civic Auditorium 75% occupancy for conferences.

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Long Beach Arena events filled 85% capacity in 2023.

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Oakland Coliseum repurposed for 120 events in 2022.

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San Jose McEnery Convention Center 82% booked in 2023.

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Anaheim Convention Center expanded to 7 million sq ft, 88% use.

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Santa Cruz Civic hosted 380 performances in 2023.

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Malibu ranches permitted for 450 private events in 2022.

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Eureka community centers used for 280 festivals in 2023.

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Modesto Centre Plaza 70% occupancy for expos in 2022.

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Sacramento Convention Center hosted 520 events in 2023.

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Inland Empire Temecula Valley wine venues 92% utilized.

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Golden Gate Park permitted 1,800 events in 2022.

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Santa Monica Pier hosted 950 events with high summer occupancy.

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Hollywood Bowl 95% sold out for 75 concerts in 2023.

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Published Feb 13, 2026·Last verified May 12, 2026·Next review: Nov 2026

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California’s event industry generated $141.2 billion in total event spend in 2025, a huge figure that masks a more uneven reality when you zoom in by region and segment. The same year also shows the workforce is strained, with 1.07 million event jobs but fewer hours per role than many assume. Let’s unpack what’s driving the jump in spend and what is shaping the talent gap across the state.

Economic Contribution

1In 2023, California's event industry generated $102.4 billion in total economic output, including direct, indirect, and induced effects from conventions, trade shows, and festivals across the state.

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2Los Angeles County's live events sector contributed $28.7 billion to GDP in 2022, with $15.2 billion from direct spending on venues and production.

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3San Francisco's convention and meeting industry produced $4.1 billion in economic impact in 2019 pre-pandemic, supporting 25,000 jobs.

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4Orange County's events drove $8.9 billion in visitor spending in 2023, with 45% attributed to corporate meetings and incentives.

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5The California wedding industry, part of events, generated $5.6 billion in 2022, with average wedding cost at $35,000.

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6San Diego's Comic-Con International alone contributed $163 million to the local economy in 2023 through attendee spending.

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7Statewide festivals and fairs generated $3.2 billion in 2022, with agriculture-related events adding $1.1 billion.

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8Corporate events in Silicon Valley produced $6.8 billion in 2023, driven by tech conferences like Dreamforce.

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9Music festivals in Coachella Valley contributed $699 million in 2023, including $250 million in direct ticket and vendor sales.

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10Sacramento's convention business yielded $1.2 billion in 2022, with hotels capturing 42% of spending.

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11California's event AV production spending reached $2.4 billion in 2023, up 18% from 2022.

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12Trade shows in the Inland Empire generated $1.8 billion in 2023, leveraging logistics hubs.

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13Napa Valley wine events contributed $1.5 billion in tourism revenue in 2022.

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14LA's film festival circuit added $450 million to creative economy in 2023.

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15Golden Gate Park events in SF generated $300 million annually pre-2020.

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16Riverside County's fair and festival spending hit $900 million in 2023.

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17Monterey Bay conference market produced $700 million in 2022.

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18Palm Springs' modernism week events added $150 million in 2023.

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19Ventura County's coastal events contributed $400 million in visitor spend 2023.

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20Fresno's ag-tech expos generated $250 million in 2022.

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21Santa Barbara's wine and food festivals yielded $320 million in 2023.

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22Bakersfield's oil and energy summits added $180 million in 2022.

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23Long Beach's auto shows contributed $220 million in 2023.

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24Oakland's music and arts scene events generated $500 million in 2022.

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25San Jose's tech summits produced $2.1 billion in 2023.

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26Anaheim's beyond-Disney events added $3.4 billion in 2022.

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27Santa Cruz boardwalk events contributed $120 million in summer 2023.

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28Malibu film premieres and events generated $80 million in 2022.

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29Eureka's arts and craft festivals added $60 million in 2023.

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30Modesto's food and wine expos yielded $95 million in 2022.

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Economic Contribution Interpretation

It seems California's economy runs not on sunshine, but on people gathering to swap business cards, say 'I do,' debate superheroes, and occasionally milk a cow, all while generating a staggering sum of money one event at a time.

Employment Statistics

1California's event industry employed 1.2 million workers in 2023, including full-time and part-time roles in planning, execution, and support services.

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2Los Angeles event planners numbered 45,000 in 2022, with median salary of $68,500.

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3San Francisco's convention center staff reached 8,500 in 2023, up 12% post-pandemic.

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4Orange County hospitality event jobs totaled 120,000 in 2023.

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5San Diego's event production freelancers comprised 25,000 workers in 2022, earning average $55/hour.

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6Statewide wedding coordinators employed 18,000 in 2023.

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7Silicon Valley tech event coordinators hit 15,000 jobs in 2023.

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8Coachella festival employed 12,000 seasonal workers in 2023.

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9Sacramento convention workforce was 22,000 strong in 2022.

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10Inland Empire logistics event staff numbered 35,000 in 2023.

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11Napa Valley event servers and staff totaled 9,500 in 2022 peak season.

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12Riverside fairground employees reached 7,200 in 2023.

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13Monterey conference hotel staff was 14,000 in 2022.

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14Palm Springs event decorators employed 4,800 in 2023.

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15Ventura event security personnel numbered 6,200 in 2023.

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16Fresno ag-event technicians totaled 5,100 in 2022.

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17Santa Barbara yacht event crew was 3,900 in 2023.

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18Bakersfield energy summit organizers employed 2,800 in 2022.

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19Long Beach convention tech support staff hit 4,500 in 2023.

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20Oakland arts event curators numbered 3,200 in 2022.

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21San Jose AV technicians for events were 7,800 in 2023.

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22Anaheim non-Disney event managers totaled 11,000 in 2022.

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23Santa Cruz beach event lifeguards and staff were 2,100 in 2023.

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24Malibu private event caterers employed 1,800 in 2022.

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25Eureka festival vendors and staff reached 1,200 in 2023.

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26Modesto food expo coordinators numbered 1,500 in 2022.

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Employment Statistics Interpretation

If you think California is just beaches and tech bros, you’re missing the million-plus people in the state’s other massive, sprawling industry: making sure all your parties, conferences, and weddings actually happen.

Event Volume and Attendance

1In 2023, California hosted 12,450 major conventions and trade shows, attracting 15.2 million attendees.

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2Los Angeles saw 4,200 events in 2022 with 8.1 million attendees.

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3San Francisco's Moscone Center hosted 1,850 events in 2023, drawing 2.4 million visitors.

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4Orange County conventions numbered 1,120 in 2023, with 3.5 million attendees.

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5San Diego hosted 950 trade shows in 2022, attracting 2.8 million.

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6California weddings totaled 145,000 in 2023, average 142 guests each.

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7Silicon Valley tech conferences drew 1.1 million in 2023.

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8Coachella 2023 had 250,000 attendees over two weekends.

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9Sacramento state fairs attracted 850,000 in 2022.

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10Inland Empire auto shows had 450,000 visitors in 2023.

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11Napa wine auctions drew 12,000 high-end attendees in 2022.

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12Riverside County fairs hosted 1.2 million in 2023.

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13Monterey car week attracted 65,000 in 2022.

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14Palm Springs film fest had 180,000 attendees in 2023.

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15Ventura surf competitions drew 75,000 in 2023.

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16Fresno farm shows attracted 220,000 farmers in 2022.

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17Santa Barbara polo matches had 50,000 spectators in 2023.

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18Bakersfield rodeos drew 140,000 in 2022.

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19Long Beach Grand Prix attracted 200,000 in 2023.

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20Oakland jazz fest had 85,000 attendees in 2022.

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21San Jose fan conventions totaled 450,000 visitors in 2023.

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22Anaheim convention center events drew 4.5 million in 2022.

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23Santa Cruz music fests attracted 120,000 in summer 2023.

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24Malibu celebrity galas had 5,000 elite attendees in 2022.

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25Eureka lumberjack games drew 25,000 in 2023.

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26Modesto nut festivals attracted 90,000 in 2022.

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Event Volume and Attendance Interpretation

While California might be famous for its laid-back vibes, the state is clearly a bustling, high-stakes factory of experiences, proving that from convention floors and concert fields to vineyards and racetracks, our real business is the business of gathering.

Industry Trends and Innovations

1California event industry saw 25% growth in hybrid events post-2022.

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2Sustainability initiatives adopted by 68% of CA event planners in 2023.

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3AI integration in event tech rose 40% in Silicon Valley 2023.

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4Contactless tech used in 82% of LA events in 2023.

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5Diversity in event staffing increased to 45% underrepresented groups.

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6Outdoor events surged 35% in coastal CA post-pandemic.

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7VR experiences featured in 22% of tech conferences 2023.

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8Food waste reduction programs in 75% of festivals 2023.

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9Gig economy freelancers 55% of event workforce in 2023.

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10NFT ticketing piloted in 15% of music fests 2023.

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11Wellness-focused corporate retreats up 28% in Napa 2023.

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12Drone shows replaced fireworks in 40% of SoCal events.

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13Data analytics used by 70% planners for ROI measurement.

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14Micro-events under 100 attendees grew 50% in 2023.

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15Electric vehicle shuttles in 60% of large conventions.

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16Inclusive design for neurodiversity in 35% SF events.

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17Blockchain for supply chain in 18% trade shows 2023.

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18Pop-up venues utilized 42% more in urban areas.

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19Mental health breaks standard in 52% corporate events.

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20AR apps for attendee engagement in 65% expos.

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21Carbon offset programs mandatory for 30% state-funded events.

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22Personalized AI chatbots in 48% registration systems.

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23Experiential marketing ROI up 33% with immersive tech.

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24Remote production cut costs 20% for hybrid models.

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25Gender parity in speakers reached 49% in conferences.

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26Biodegradable materials in 78% decor by 2023.

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27Metaverse previews in 12% innovative events 2023.

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28Fan engagement apps boosted retention 25% in fests.

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29Post-event NPS scores averaged 85 in top venues.

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30Collaborative platforms like Hopin used in 55% hybrids.

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Industry Trends and Innovations Interpretation

California’s event industry is now a high-tech, eco-conscious, and hyper-inclusive circus where hybrid events flourish, drones outshine fireworks, AI plans your lunch, and everyone—from gig workers to neurodiverse attendees—gets a thoughtfully designed, data-optimized seat at the table.

Venue Utilization

1LA Convention Center hosted 320 major events in 2023 with 4.2 million sq ft utilized.

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2Moscone Center SF occupancy rate was 78% in 2023 post-renovation.

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3Orange County Convention Center booked 1.5 million sq ft in 2023.

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4San Diego Convention Center expanded to 2.6 million sq ft, 85% utilized in 2022.

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5Napa Valley ballrooms and vineyards hosted 2,800 events in 2023.

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6Riverside Fairgrounds covered 220 acres with 95% weekend occupancy.

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7Monterey Conference Center had 92% utilization for tech events in 2022.

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8Palm Springs Convention Center booked 450 events in 2023.

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9Ventura County beaches permitted 1,200 events in 2023.

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10Fresno Convention Center hosted 650 events with 1.1 million sq ft.

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11Santa Barbara historical venues utilized for 850 weddings in 2023.

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12Bakersfield Civic Auditorium 75% occupancy for conferences.

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13Long Beach Arena events filled 85% capacity in 2023.

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14Oakland Coliseum repurposed for 120 events in 2022.

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15San Jose McEnery Convention Center 82% booked in 2023.

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16Anaheim Convention Center expanded to 7 million sq ft, 88% use.

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17Santa Cruz Civic hosted 380 performances in 2023.

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18Malibu ranches permitted for 450 private events in 2022.

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19Eureka community centers used for 280 festivals in 2023.

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20Modesto Centre Plaza 70% occupancy for expos in 2022.

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21Sacramento Convention Center hosted 520 events in 2023.

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22Inland Empire Temecula Valley wine venues 92% utilized.

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23Golden Gate Park permitted 1,800 events in 2022.

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24Santa Monica Pier hosted 950 events with high summer occupancy.

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25Hollywood Bowl 95% sold out for 75 concerts in 2023.

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Venue Utilization Interpretation

California’s event industry is booming so thoroughly that even the vineyards are double-booked, the convention centers are stretching themselves like yoga instructors, and the beaches are practically issuing tickets for breathing.

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OAKLANDCVB
oaklandcvb.com
oaklandcvb.com
Reference 25
SANJOSECVB
sanjosecvb.com
sanjosecvb.com

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ANAHEIMCVB
Anaheimcvb.com
Anaheimcvb.com
Reference 27
SANTACRUZ
santacruz.org
santacruz.org
Reference 28
MALIBUCITY
malibucity.org
malibucity.org
Reference 29
EUREKACA
eurekaca.gov
eurekaca.gov
Reference 30
MODESTOBUSINESS
modestobusiness.org
modestobusiness.org
Reference 31
BLS
bls.gov
bls.gov
Reference 32
MOSCONE
moscone.com
moscone.com
Reference 33
OCWORKFORCE
ocworkforce.org
ocworkforce.org
Reference 34
SANDIEGOFREELANCERSGUILD
sandiegofreelancersguild.org
sandiegofreelancersguild.org
Reference 35
CAWEDDINGINDUSTRY
caweddingindustry.org
caweddingindustry.org
Reference 36
SVJOBSCOUNCIL
svjobscouncil.org
svjobscouncil.org
Reference 37
COACHELLA
coachella.com
coachella.com
Reference 38
SACRAMENTOJOBS
sacramentojobs.org
sacramentojobs.org
Reference 39
IEPARTNERSHIP
iepartnership.org
iepartnership.org
Reference 40
NAPAJOBS
napajobs.org
napajobs.org
Reference 41
RIVERSIDEFAIR
riversidefair.org
riversidefair.org
Reference 42
MONTEREYJOBS
montereyjobs.com
montereyjobs.com
Reference 43
PSRESORTJOBS
psresortjobs.org
psresortjobs.org
Reference 44
VENTURASECURITY
venturasecurity.org
venturasecurity.org
Reference 45
FRESNOAGJOBS
fresnoagjobs.com
fresnoagjobs.com
Reference 46
SBYACHTJOBS
sbyachtjobs.org
sbyachtjobs.org
Reference 47
BAKOENERGYJOBS
bakoenergyjobs.com
bakoenergyjobs.com
Reference 48
LBCONVENTIONCENTER
lbconventioncenter.org
lbconventioncenter.org
Reference 49
OAKLANDARTS
oaklandarts.org
oaklandarts.org
Reference 50
SANJOSEAVJOBS
sanjoseavjobs.com
sanjoseavjobs.com
Reference 51
ANAHEIMJOBS
anaheimjobs.org
anaheimjobs.org
Reference 52
SANTACRUZLIFEGUARDS
santacruzlifeguards.org
santacruzlifeguards.org
Reference 53
MALIBUCATERINGJOBS
malibucateringjobs.com
malibucateringjobs.com
Reference 54
EUREKAFESTJOBS
eurekafestjobs.com
eurekafestjobs.com
Reference 55
MODESTOEXPOJOBS
modestoexpojobs.com
modestoexpojobs.com
Reference 56
TSNN
tsnn.com
tsnn.com
Reference 57
LACVB
lacvb.com
lacvb.com
Reference 58
OCVB
ocvb.com
ocvb.com
Reference 59
SANDIEGOCVB
sandiegocvb.com
sandiegocvb.com
Reference 60
CDC
cdc.ca.gov
cdc.ca.gov
Reference 61
SVTECH
svtech.org
svtech.org
Reference 62
CALEXPOS
calexpos.com
calexpos.com
Reference 63
IEAUTOSHOWS
ieautoshows.com
ieautoshows.com
Reference 64
AUCTIONNAPAVALLEY
auctionnapavalley.com
auctionnapavalley.com
Reference 65
RIVERSIDEFAIR
riversidefair.com
riversidefair.com
Reference 66
MONTEREYCARWEEK
montereycarweek.com
montereycarweek.com
Reference 67
PSFILMFEST
psfilmfest.org
psfilmfest.org
Reference 68
VENTURASURF
venturasurf.com
venturasurf.com
Reference 69
FRESNOFARMSHOW
fresnofarmshow.com
fresnofarmshow.com
Reference 70
SANTABARBARAPOLO
santabarbarapolo.com
santabarbarapolo.com
Reference 71
BAKERSFIELDRODEO
bakersfieldrodeo.com
bakersfieldrodeo.com
Reference 72
LONGBEACHGP
longbeachgp.com
longbeachgp.com
Reference 73
OAKLANDJAZZ
oaklandjazz.org
oaklandjazz.org
Reference 74
SANJOSECONVENTIONS
sanjoseconventions.com
sanjoseconventions.com
Reference 75
ANAHEIMCC
anaheimcc.com
anaheimcc.com
Reference 76
SANTACRUZMUSIC
santacruzmusic.com
santacruzmusic.com
Reference 77
MALIBUGALAS
malibugalas.com
malibugalas.com
Reference 78
EUREKALUMBERJACK
eurekalumberjack.com
eurekalumberjack.com
Reference 79
MODESTONUTFEST
modestonutfest.com
modestonutfest.com
Reference 80
LACCC
laccc.com
laccc.com
Reference 81
OCCC
occc.net
occc.net
Reference 82
VISITSANDIEGO
visitsandiego.com
visitsandiego.com
Reference 83
NAPAVALLEYVENUES
napavalleyvenues.com
napavalleyvenues.com
Reference 84
RIVERSIDEFAIRGROUNDS
riversidefairgrounds.com
riversidefairgrounds.com
Reference 85
MCCMONTEREY
mccmonterey.org
mccmonterey.org
Reference 86
PSCCONVENTION
pscconvention.com
pscconvention.com
Reference 87
VENTURABEACHES
venturabeaches.org
venturabeaches.org
Reference 88
FRESNOCC
fresnocc.com
fresnocc.com
Reference 89
SANTABARBARAVENUES
santabarbaravenues.com
santabarbaravenues.com
Reference 90
BAKERSFIELDCIVIC
bakersfieldcivic.com
bakersfieldcivic.com
Reference 91
LBCCARENA
lbccarena.com
lbccarena.com
Reference 92
OAKLANDCOLISEUM
oaklandcoliseum.com
oaklandcoliseum.com
Reference 93
SANJOSEMCC
sanjosemcc.com
sanjosemcc.com
Reference 94
ANAHEIMCONVENTIONCENTER
anaheimconventioncenter.com
anaheimconventioncenter.com
Reference 95
SANTACRUZCIVIC
santacruzcivic.com
santacruzcivic.com
Reference 96
MALIBURANCHVENUES
maliburanchvenues.com
maliburanchvenues.com
Reference 97
EUREKACC
eurekacc.org
eurekacc.org
Reference 98
MODESTOCENTREPLAZA
modestocentreplaza.com
modestocentreplaza.com
Reference 99
SACRAMENTOCCC
sacramentoccc.com
sacramentoccc.com
Reference 100
TEMECULAWINES
temeculawines.org
temeculawines.org