ACE Northern California Region Blog Posts

California’s Great America is now open daily. For hours, see: http://cagreatamerica.com/visit/visit_calendar.cfm The Bay Area Bands series returns to California’s Great America, starting July 10th. For the lineup and schedule, see: http://www.cagreatamerica.com/events/event_detail.cfm?event_id=622&ec_id=13 Don’t miss the Rock Band Live show at California’s Great America starting July 23rd. For more information, see: http://www.cagreatamerica.com/events/event_detail.cfm?event_id=713&ec_id=13 California’s Great America web site:…

Gilroy Gardens is open daily in July. For hours, see the operating calendar: http://www.gilroygardens.org/calendar.html Enjoy ten weeks of live shows at the park’s Lakeside Amphitheater, now through August 22nd. For the lineup of shows and more information, see: http://www.gilroygardens.org/events2.html Now you can keep up to date with the happenings at Gilroy Gardens by connecting with…

Playland-Not-at-the-Beach July highlights: July 10 and 11: Star Wars Tribute Weekend Exciting, interactive costumed characters will be here for photos and surprises! Come relive your favorite moments and characters from the Star Wars series. Compete in our Hans Solo vs. Princess Leia contests, come dressed like your favorite character. The force will *definitely* be with…

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk July Highlights: The popular Free Friday Night Bands on the Beach concert series continues this month. For the band lineup and more information, see: http://www.beachboardwalk.com/concerts/ The incredible Circo Brazil begins July 11th with two free shows daily through August 19th. For photos and more details, including show times, see: http://www.beachboardwalk.com/circobrazil/ Weeknight…

ACE Day at Six Flags Discovery Kingdom The big news at Six Flags Discovery Kingdom this month takes place on Sunday, July 18th. That’s our ACE Day at Six Flags Discovery Kingdom! Please support ACE Northern California regional events and come on out for some great summertime fun at Six Flags Discovery Kingdom. For more…

Welcome to the June 2010 edition of ACE NorCal News! In this issue: Photo report: SCBB Haunted Castle — 2 June 2010 Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk 2010 Summer Season Launch Party Fun Town California’s Great America, June 2010 update Gilroy Gardens, June 2010 update Playland-Not-at-the-Beach, June 2010 update Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, June 2010 update…

Correspondent Nicholas Laschkewitsch sends in another photo report on the construction of the new Haunted Castle attraction at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. The ride is scheduled to open this Friday! These photos are from 2 June 2010: photos: Nicholas Laschkewitsch

As ACE NorCal’s Chief Correspondent on everything about the new Haunted Castle at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Nicholas Laschkewitsch was invited to represent ACE at the park’s VIP 2010 Summer Season Launch Party. The special event was to include sneak preview rides on the new Haunted Castle attraction. Here is Nicholas’ report: Nicholas at…

Fun Town Amusement Park at Micke Grove Fun Town, formerly known as Funderwoods, is located inside of Micke Grove Regional Park in Lodi. The park’s Miler coaster features a giraffe and adults are welcome to ride the coaster. The roller coaster costs only $1 to ride. Admission into the amusement park is free. Admission into…

California’s Great America is now open daily. For hours, see: http://cagreatamerica.com/visit/visit_calendar.cfm Come on out for a spin on Flight Deck (formerly Top Gun), a drop on the Drop Tower, and check out the new Planet Snoopy. California’s Great America web site: http://www.cagreatamerica.com/ Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/cagreatamerica — photo: Steven Wilson