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Enjoy an old-fashioned all-you-can-eat barbecue picnic July 3, 4, and 5 at Gilroy Gardens’ Independence Day Weekend BBQ. For full details, see: http://gilroygardens.org/bbq.html Enchanted Wings will flutter at Gilroy Gardens starting July 13th, running through August 16th. This special event includes the return of the “Friends of a Feather” bird show to the Lakeside Amphitheater.…

What could be better than enjoying a summer day at our favorite seaside amusement park? How about throwing in a terrific free circus, too? Starting July 12th and running through August 20th, the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk presents free performances of Cirque Magnifique. Two free shows will be offered daily. Monday through Thursday, the shows…

Celebrate Independence Day at Six Flags Discovery Kingdom! The park is offering an all-you-can-eat picnic and entertainment along with all your favorite rides and attractions. The day will end with a fireworks spectactular. The picnic will also be offered on the 3rd and 5th of July. See: http://www.sixflags.com/discoveryKingdom/events/FourthofJuly.aspx Don’t forget that the Starburst Summer Concert…

Welcome to the June 2009 edition of ACE NorCal News! In this issue: ACE Day at Six Flags Magic Mountain Discover John’s Incredible Pizza — with coaster! Discover Blackbeard’s Family Fun Center! California’s Great America, June 2009 update Gilroy Gardens, June 2009 update Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, June 2009 update Six Flags Discovery Kingdom, June…

ACE Day at Six Flags Magic Mountain! Don’t miss this great day at Six Flags Magic Mountain: 14 June 2009! The event includes the first ERT on the excellent new Terminator Salvation: The Coaster wooden coaster by Great Coasters International, Inc. For full details, get the event flier. Act fast! The deadline for purchasing tickets…

Have you ridden Sacramento’s only indoor coaster yet? The Incredible Express roller coaster can be found inside John’s Incredible Pizza at 384 North Sunrise Avenue in Roseville. It is a Wisdom “Miner Mike” coaster with a tire-propelled lift. The coaster is located in the Fun World games area of this all-you-can-eat pizza-pasta-salad bar that is…

Discover Blackbeard’s Family Fun Center! Although this small park is technically in the Southern California ACE Region, if you find yourself out Fresno way, be sure to stop by! “Ahoy thar, matey.” Blackbeard’s Family Fun Center at 4055 North Chestnut in Fresno, California has a children’s roller coaster that adults can ride. The roller coaster…

California’s Great America is ramping up the entertainment this summer! Be sure to get out to the park to enjoy the incredible All Wheels Extreme, with skate boarders, roller bladers, BMX riders, gymnasts, and more performing amazing feats. All Wheels Extreme runs through August 16th. There are no performances on Mondays and Tuesdays. In addition,…

Experience Fairy Tale Wonders at Gilroy Gardens, starting June 6th through July 2nd. What better place to enjoy classic fairy tales than Gilroy Gardens’ beautiful storybook setting? During Fairy Tale Wonders, toddlers can enjoy story time in Monarch Garden and Claudia’s Garden. Volunteer docents will read childhood fairy tales to the young visitors. Older children…

The Giant Dipper’s Eighty-fifth birthday! …the celebration continues. On Saturday, June 13th, the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk continues the celebration of the Giant Dipper’s 85th birthday. The Boardwalk is having a fireworks spectacular in the landmark coaster’s honor. Read more about the Giant Dipper’s eighty-five year history here: The Boardwalk’s Most Popular Ride for Eighty…