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| # | Date | Festival | Venue / City |
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| June 4–6June 4–6 | Auction Napa Valley Napa Valley wine weekend with vintner-hosted dinners, barrel auction, live auction, hospitality, and fundraising programming |
Napa Valley venues Napa Valley |
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| June 5–14June 5–14 | San Mateo County Fair County fair with carnival rides, concerts, community stages, exhibits, food, and family attractions |
San Mateo County Event Center San Mateo |
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| June 6–14June 6–14 | Berkeley Festival & Exhibition Berkeley-based early-music festival and exhibition with concerts and related programming |
Various Berkeley venues Berkeley |
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| June 6June 6 | Hot Rod Row Classic cars lining Main Street, downtown businesses and family-friendly strolling |
Downtown Pleasanton / Main Street Pleasanton |
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| June 6June 6 | Oakland Carnival Community carnival celebration with music, culture, vendors, and family-friendly activities |
Mosswood Park Oakland |
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| June 6June 6 | San Leandro Cherry Festival + Parade Long-running cherry-themed community festival and parade in downtown San Leandro |
Downtown San Leandro San Leandro |
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| June 6–7June 6–7 | Sunnyvale Art & Wine Festival Downtown celebration with 200+ fine artists, live music, food and drinks, and community activities |
Downtown Sunnyvale Sunnyvale |
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| June 6June 6 | The Ramble Healdsburg music and wine gathering with acclaimed bands, local food, Sonoma County wine, and community fundraising |
Abel De Luna Community Center Fields Healdsburg |
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| June 6–7June 6–7 | Union Street Festival Marina District celebration with local businesses, food, art, cocktails, music, dance, and community programming |
Union Street from Fillmore to Gough San Francisco |
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| June 6–7June 6–7 | Walnut Creek Art & Wine Festival Civic Park weekend with arts and crafts, food, wine, craft beer, live music, and kids activities |
Civic Park Walnut Creek |
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| June 7June 7 | Makers Faire & Summer Kick-Off Summer kickoff and maker-focused community event with local activities and vendors |
Hana Gardens El Cerrito |
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| June 11–14June 11–14 | Solano County Fair County fair with live entertainment, family attractions, agricultural programming, rides, and food |
Solano County Fairgrounds Vallejo |
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| June 12–13June 12–13 | Fiesta Cultural Street Fair Street fair celebrating arts, culture, music, and community programming in Walnut Creek |
Lesher Center for the Arts Walnut Creek |
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| June 12June 12 | Friday Nights on Main Downtown summer street event with local businesses, music, and community gathering |
Downtown Tiburon Tiburon |
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| June 12June 12 | Miller Nights Downtown Mill Valley evening series with music, local businesses, and a partial street closure |
Depot Plaza Mill Valley |
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| June 13June 13 | Beaver Festival Community festival celebrating local wildlife, ecology, and family activities |
Martinez Martinez |
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| June 13–14June 13–14 | Golden Gate Park Band Festival Outdoor band festival featuring live performances in Golden Gate Park |
Golden Gate Park San Francisco |
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| June 13June 13 | Northern California Soy & Tofu Festival Food and cultural festival celebrating soy and tofu with vendors, performances, and community programming |
San Francisco Japantown San Francisco |
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| June 13–14June 13–14 | Novato Art, Wine & Music Festival Grant Avenue celebration with local art, wine and craft beer, live music, vendors, and family activities |
Grant Avenue Novato |
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| June 13June 13 | OMINODAY Free community music and arts festival rooted in Bay Area culture and youth/community programming |
Jerry Garcia Amphitheater / McLaren Park San Francisco |
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| June 13June 13 | North Coast Wine & Food Festival Regional wine and food tasting with gold-medal wines, local chefs, and Santa Rosa hospitality |
Luther Burbank Center for the Arts Santa Rosa |
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| June 13June 13 | Unity Fest at Chochenyo Park African and African diaspora arts celebration with music, dance, drumming, food, crafts, and youth activities |
Chochenyo Park Alameda |
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| June 14June 14 | A Brighter Day Car Show and Shine Classic, exotic, custom and cruiser vehicles supporting teen mental health |
Downtown Danville Danville |
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| June 14June 14 | Bay Area Butterfly Festival Butterfly-themed festival with nature activities, education, vendors, and family programming |
Mare Island Vallejo |
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| June 14 – October 18June 14 – Oct 18 | Sunday Streets SF Open-streets program transforming San Francisco streets into car-free community spaces on select dates |
Multiple neighborhoods San Francisco |
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| June 14 and September 13June 14 and Sept 13 | Viva CalleSJ Open-streets program transforming San Jose roads into car-free spaces for walking, biking, skating, play, and community connection |
San Jose streets / route varies San Jose |
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| June 18–21June 18–21 | Petaluma Fair North Bay fair with agricultural attractions, food, entertainment, and family activities |
Petaluma Fairgrounds Petaluma |
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| June 18–21June 18–21 | Juneteenth Festivals Bay Area Juneteenth celebrations, parades, block parties, cultural events, and community gatherings |
Various Locations | |
| June 18–21June 18–21 | Black Food & Wine Experience Black culinary talent, wine, cocktails, culture, music, fashion, and Grand Tasting programming |
Napa Valley venues Napa |
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| June 19 – July 12June 19 – July 12 | Alameda County Fair Major county fair with concerts, carnival rides, food, drone shows, exhibits, and family entertainment |
Alameda County Fairgrounds Pleasanton |
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| June 20June 20 | Alameda Sand Castle & Sculpture Contest Beachside sand castle and sculpture contest with family-friendly creative participation |
Alameda beach area Alameda |
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| June 20June 20 | Cotati Music Festival Free La Plaza Park afternoon with local Sonoma County bands, vendors, food, drinks, and downtown community energy |
Cotati Cotati |
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| June 20June 20 | Latino Festival Latino cultural festival with food, music, performance, and community activities |
Windsor Windsor |
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| June 20June 20 | Montclair Beer, Wine & Music Festival Neighborhood beer, wine, and music festival in Oakland’s Montclair Village |
Montclair Village Oakland |
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| June 20June 20 | Native Contemporary Arts Festival Native music, dance, spoken word, visual artists, vendors, and crafts at Yerba Buena Gardens |
Yerba Buena Gardens San Francisco |
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| June 20–21June 20–21 | North Beach Festival Historic San Francisco street fair with artisan vendors, live music, food, bars, art, and family activities |
North Beach San Francisco |
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| June 20–21June 20–21 | Peggy Sue’s All American Car Show & Cruise Classic car show and cruise weekend with community attractions |
Santa Rosa Santa Rosa |
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| June 20June 20 | RioFest Community festival with vendors, music, and family activities |
Rio Vista Rio Vista |
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| June 20June 20 | Shoreline Lake Summer Sailstice Celebration Summer boating and outdoor celebration at Shoreline Lake |
Shoreline Lake Mountain View |
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| June 20June 20 | Tiburon Classic Car Show Classic car show and community gathering in Tiburon |
Tiburon Tiburon |
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| June 20–21June 20–21 | San Francisco Dragon Boat Festival Dragon boat races and community celebration at Lake Merced |
Lake Merced San Francisco |
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| June 21June 21 | Blackhawk Museum Father’s Day Car Show Classic, rare, custom and modern vehicles, live music, food trucks and museum galleries |
Blackhawk Museum Danville |
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| June 21 – July 31June 21 – July 31 | Stanford Jazz Festival Stanford campus jazz festival with major artists, concerts, student programming, and summer performances |
Stanford University venues Stanford |
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| June 26–28June 26–28 | Bay Bridge Creative Craft Fair Creative craft fair with local makers and vendors |
Oakland Oakland |
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| June 26–28June 26–28 | San Jose FoodieLand Night Market Large night market-style food festival with vendors, entertainment, and family activities |
Santa Clara County Fairgrounds San Jose |
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| June 27–28June 27–28 | Lakefest Oakland Oakland festival around Lake Merritt with music, vendors, food, and community programming |
Lake Merritt Oakland |
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| June 27June 27 | Oakley Summer Fest Summer community festival with entertainment, vendors, and family activities |
Oakley Oakley |
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| June 27June 27 | Pleasure Point Street Fair Surfside community gathering with local makers, food, live bands, a beer garden, and kids activities |
Portola Drive between 41st and 38th Avenues Santa Cruz |
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| June 27–28June 27–28 | San Francisco Pride Parade + Celebration Major LGBTQ+ parade and civic celebration with stages, vendors, community organizations, and cultural programming |
Civic Center / Market Street San Francisco |
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| June 27–28June 27–28 | Fountain Blues & Brews Festival Long-running blues, soul, roots music and craft brew weekend with food, vendors, and downtown San Jose energy |
Plaza Park / Plaza de César Chávez San Jose |
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| June 28June 28 | Hillsborough Concours d’Elegance Classic automobiles, judged concours, special displays, and charity benefit |
Crystal Springs Golf Course Burlingame |
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| June 28June 28 | Wekfest San Jose Curated import, tuner, and custom automotive showcase with exhibitors and vendors |
San Jose Convention Center San Jose |
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| July 1–5July 1–5 | Marin County Fair County fair with fireworks, concerts, family attractions, exhibits, food, and community programming |
Marin County Fairgrounds San Rafael |
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| July 3–4July 3–4 | Chalk Full of Fun Chalk art and family-oriented community festival around Courthouse Square |
Courthouse Square Redwood City |
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| July 4–5July 4–5 | Fillmore Jazz Festival Major San Francisco jazz street festival with multiple stages, vendors, food, and neighborhood activity |
Fillmore Street San Francisco |
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| July 4July 4 | San Francisco Fourth of July Waterfront Festival Fourth of July waterfront festival with activities and access to fireworks viewing around the Wharf |
Fisherman’s Wharf / waterfront San Francisco |
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| July 4–19July 4–19 | Festival Napa Valley Napa Valley arts festival with world-class performances, food, wine, hospitality, and admission-free programming |
Napa Valley venues Napa Valley |
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| July 11July 11 | Cotati Kids Day Parade & Festival Pancake breakfast, downtown parade, and free La Plaza Park kids/community activities |
Downtown Cotati Cotati |
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| July 11July 11 | Fisherman’s Life Street Fair Outdoor-focused street fair with fishing, surf, food, vendors, and community activities |
Stonestown Galleria Mall San Francisco |
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| July 11–12July 11–12 | Los Altos Arts & Wine Festival Downtown festival with art, wine, free concerts, food, vendors, and family activities |
Downtown Los Altos Los Altos |
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| July 11–12July 11–12 | Pacific Feats Festival Pacific Islander cultural festival with performances, food, and community programming |
San Francisco San Francisco |
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| July 11July 11 | San Jose Obon Festival Japanese cultural festival with Obon dance, food, performances, and community programming |
San Jose Japantown San Jose |
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| July 11July 11 | Temescal Street Fair Oakland neighborhood street fair with local vendors, food, music, and community organizations |
Temescal District Oakland |
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| July 11July 11 | The Freight’s Free Education Festival Free music education festival with performances and community programming |
The Freight Berkeley |
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| July 11–12July 11–12 | ACGA Clay & Glass Festival Juried clay and glass art weekend with regional artists, demos, food vendors, and free admission |
Palo Alto Art Center Palo Alto |
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| July 12July 12 | Ferry Fest Ferry Building birthday celebration with Bay Area music, vintage vendors, art-making, wine tasting, and waterfront activities |
Ferry Building San Francisco |
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| July 12July 12 | Petaluma Art & Garden Festival Downtown Petaluma festival with garden, art, food, music, and vendors |
Downtown Petaluma Petaluma |
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| July 16July 16 | Downtown Hayward Street Parties Downtown street party with music, vendors, food, and community activities |
Downtown Hayward Hayward |
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| July 17–18July 17–18 | Blues & Brews Festival Community festival featuring blues music, brews, vendors, and outdoor entertainment |
Pleasant Hill Pleasant Hill |
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| July 17 – August 2July 17 – Aug 2 | California State Fair California State Fair with concerts, exhibits, food, rides, demonstrations, and statewide competitions |
Cal Expo Sacramento |
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| July 17–19July 17–19 | Open Sauce Creator and maker festival with exhibits, demonstrations, vendors, and fan/community programming |
San Mateo County Event Center San Mateo |
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| July 17–19July 17–19 | Gay Wine Weekend LGBTQ+ wine-country weekend with winemaker dinners, wine excursions, drag brunch, pool party, and community gatherings |
Sonoma Valley venues Sonoma Valley |
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| July 18–19July 18–19 | Bargetto Winery Art & Wine Festival Winery-based art and wine weekend with local artisans, tasting flights, and Santa Cruz Mountains atmosphere |
Bargetto Winery Soquel |
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| July 18July 18 | Hayes Valley Carnival Neighborhood carnival-style festival with family-friendly activities, vendors, and local businesses |
Hayes Valley San Francisco |
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| July 18July 18 | Sonoma County Hot Air Balloon Classic Hot-air balloon festival and outdoor community gathering |
Sonoma County Santa Rosa |
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| July 19–25July 19–25 | Japan Week Weeklong Japanese arts and culture celebration in San Francisco Japantown |
Japantown San Francisco |
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| July 19July 19 | Newark Mariachi Festival Mariachi-centered cultural festival with music, food, and community activities |
Newark Newark |
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| July 19July 19 | Sugartown Festival Community festival with music, vendors, food, and small-town Bay Area character |
Crockett Crockett |
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| July 24July 24 | Art on the Square One-day juried art show on Danville’s Village Theatre lawn |
Village Theatre lawn / Downtown Danville Danville |
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| July 24–26July 24–26 | Gilroy Garlic Festival Garlic-focused festival with food, cooking, entertainment, vendors, and community attractions |
Gilroy Gilroy |
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| July 25–26July 25–26 | Alameda Art & Wine Faire Alameda street fair with art, wine, food, vendors, live music, and family activities |
Park Street District Alameda |
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| July 25–26July 25–26 | Benicia Waterfront Weekend Festival Waterfront festival with vendors, food, music, and family-friendly attractions |
Benicia waterfront Benicia |
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| July 25–26July 25–26 | Diablo Japanese Summer Festival Japanese summer festival with food, performances, cultural activities, and community gathering |
Concord Concord |
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| July 25–26July 25–26 | Italian Family Festa Italian cultural festival with food, music, vendors, and family activities |
San Jose History Park San Jose |
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| July 25July 25 | Petaluma Music Festival Community music festival featuring live bands and local food/drink |
Petaluma Petaluma |
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| July 26July 26 | Bon Odori Street Dance Festival Bon Odori street dance festival in Japantown with cultural performances and community participation |
San Francisco Japantown San Francisco |
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| July 26July 26 | Saratoga Classic & Cool Car Show Classic, exotic and specialty cars, live music, food, beer/wine and vendors |
Historic Saratoga Village & Big Basin Way Saratoga |
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| July 26July 26 | Up Your Alley Leather/kink community street fair produced by Folsom Street Events; adult-oriented |
Dore Alley / SoMa San Francisco |
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| July 26 – August 9July 26 – Aug 9 | Cabrillo Festival of Contemporary Music Contemporary orchestral music festival with world premieres, West Coast premieres, and Santa Cruz performances |
Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium / area venues Santa Cruz |
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| August 1–2Aug 1–2 | Fremont Festival of the Arts Large East Bay arts festival with artists, music, food, vendors, and family activities |
Downtown Fremont Fremont |
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| August 1Aug 1 | Multicultural Festival Multicultural community festival with performances, food, vendors, kids’ activities, and family fun |
Williamson Ranch Park Antioch |
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| August 1–2Aug 1–2 | Nihonmachi Street Fair Japantown street fair celebrating Asian and Pacific Islander culture, vendors, food, arts, and community |
Japantown San Francisco |
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| August 1Aug 1 | Spirit of ’45 Living History Day & Swing Dance Living history day and swing dance with period programming and community entertainment |
History Park San Jose |
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| August 1–2Aug 1–2 | Watsonville Strawberry Festival Strawberry-themed festival with food, vendors, live entertainment, and family activities |
Downtown Watsonville Watsonville |
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| August 2–23Aug 2–23 | Music in the Vineyards Napa Valley chamber music festival with performances in winery and vineyard settings |
Napa Valley venues Napa Valley |
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| August 5–27Aug 5–27 | Sausalito Landscape Festival Plein air and landscape painting exhibition with related art programming |
Sausalito Center for the Arts Sausalito |
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| August 6–9Aug 6–9 | Napa Town & Country Fair County-style fair with carnival rides, makers market, food, wine/beer garden, and family attractions |
Napa Valley Expo Napa |
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| August 7Aug 7 | Dancing Under the Lights Downtown San Rafael evening festival with music, dining, entertainment, and local businesses |
Downtown San Rafael San Rafael |
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| August 7–16Aug 7–16 | Monterey Car Week Classic cars, luxury automobiles, motorsports, auctions and free public events |
Various Monterey County venues Monterey |
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| August 7–9Aug 7–9 | Outside Lands Major San Francisco music, food, wine, and culture festival in Golden Gate Park |
Golden Gate Park San Francisco |
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| August 7–9Aug 7–9 | San Jose Jazz Summer Fest Three-day jazz, R&B, Latin, funk, and soul festival with multiple stages in downtown San Jose |
Downtown San Jose San Jose |
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| August 7–16Aug 7–16 | Sonoma County Fair Sonoma County fair with concerts, exhibits, food, rides, competitions, and family entertainment |
Sonoma County Fairgrounds Santa Rosa |
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| August 8–9Aug 8–9 | Bay Area Aloha Festival Hawaiian and Pacific Islander cultural festival with music, hula, food, vendors, and family activities |
San Mateo County Event Center San Mateo |
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| August 8–9Aug 8–9 | Fine Art in the Park — Los Altos Rotary Juried fine artists, live music, food, wine, and beer in Los Altos |
Lincoln Park Los Altos |
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| August 8–9Aug 8–9 | Gravenstein Apple Fair Apple and agriculture festival with farms, food, music, art, and family attractions |
Ragle Ranch Park Sebastopol |
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| August 8Aug 8 | Laurel StreetFair World Music Festival Oakland street fair and world music festival celebrating Laurel District and Bay Area culture |
MacArthur Blvd / Laurel District Oakland |
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| August 8–9Aug 8–9 | Pistahan Parade & Festival Large Filipino cultural festival with parade, performances, food, pavilions, vendors, and family activities |
Yerba Buena Gardens San Francisco |
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| August 9Aug 9 | Pupusa Fest Pupusa-focused cultural food festival with vendors and family activities |
Marin Center / Lagoon Park San Rafael |
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| August 12Aug 12 | Astons on the Avenue Aston Martin showcase on Ocean Avenue during Monterey Car Week |
Ocean Avenue Carmel-by-the-Sea |
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| August 12Aug 12 | Meet Me in the Street Street event series with music, vendors, food, and community activities |
W. American Canyon Road American Canyon |
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| August 13Aug 13 | Legends of the Autobahn German-marque concours featuring BMW, Audi, and Mercedes-Benz clubs |
Pacific Grove Golf Links Pacific Grove |
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| August 13Aug 13 | Prancing Ponies Women’s Car Show Women-centered car showcase with cars, fashion, music, and community fundraising |
Ocean Avenue Carmel-by-the-Sea |
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| August 14–16Aug 14–16 | Foster City Summer Days Three-day summer festival with activities, entertainment, food, and family fun in Foster City |
Leo Ryan Park Foster City |
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| August 14Aug 14 | The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering Collector cars, motorsports icons, garden-party hospitality, food pavilions, and live entertainment |
The Quail Carmel |
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| August 15–16Aug 15–16 | Burlingame on the Avenue Outdoor arts, shopping, food, and community programming on Burlingame Avenue |
Burlingame Avenue Burlingame |
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| August 15Aug 15 | Concorso Italiano Italian cars, motorcycles, scooters, and global exotics overlooking Monterey Bay |
Bayonet Black Horse Golf Course Seaside |
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| August 15–16Aug 15–16 | Cotati Accordion Festival Long-running accordion-centered music and community festival in Cotati |
La Plaza Park Cotati |
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| August 15Aug 15 | Exotics on Broadway Hypercar and exotic-car showcase with rare vehicles, brand displays, and large spectator crowds |
Del Monte Blvd. / Broadway Avenue Seaside |
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| August 15–16Aug 15–16 | Scotts Valley Art, Wine & Beer Festival Artists, local wineries, craft breweries, food, car-show programming, and community activities |
SkyPark Scotts Valley |
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| August 16Aug 16 | Martinez Art in the Park Outdoor art gathering in Susana Park with local artists, live music, and community activities |
Susana Park Martinez |
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| August 16Aug 16 | Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance Prestige collector-car concours with historic automobiles, prototypes, and racing greats |
The Lodge at Pebble Beach Pebble Beach |
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| August 16Aug 16 | Bliss Festival Outdoor art and music gathering with Bay Area artists, Circus Bella, food, drink, and all-ages programming |
Presidio Theatre Outdoor Plaza San Francisco |
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| August 20Aug 20 | Cole Valley Fair / Cole Valley Nights Family-friendly neighborhood night market with food, shopping, entertainment, and local businesses |
Cole Valley San Francisco |
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| August 20Aug 20 | Downtown Hayward Street Parties Downtown street party with music, vendors, food, and community activities |
Downtown Hayward Hayward |
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| August 21Aug 21 | Friday Nights on Main Downtown Tiburon street event with dining, live music, and local community atmosphere |
Downtown Tiburon Tiburon |
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| August 21–23Aug 21–23 | Goodguys West Coast Nationals Hot rods, customs, classics, swap meet, awards, and autocross |
Alameda County Fairgrounds Pleasanton |
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| August 21–23Aug 21–23 | King Tut Festival Egyptian/Coptic cultural festival with food, performances, vendors, and community activities |
Coptic Youth Center Hayward |
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| August 21Aug 21 | Miller Nights Downtown Mill Valley summer hangout with music, partial street closure, and local businesses |
Depot Plaza Mill Valley |
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| August 21Aug 21 | Strawberry Community Night Community night with local businesses, performers, food vendors, and family activities |
Strawberry Recreation Center Mill Valley |
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| August 22Aug 22 | Celebrating International Diversity International cultural festival with performances, children’s activities, and Taiwanese street food |
Cupertino Memorial Park Cupertino |
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| August 22–23Aug 22–23 | Oakland Chinatown StreetFest Oakland Chinatown street festival with food, performances, vendors, and cultural celebration |
Oakland Chinatown Oakland |
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| August 22–23Aug 22–23 | Palo Alto Festival of the Arts Major downtown art festival with artists, music, food, wine, and family-friendly street activity |
University Avenue Palo Alto |
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| August 23Aug 23 | Festival of the Chariots Festival of chariots with cultural performances, a free feast, exhibits, and community participation |
Golden Gate Park San Francisco |
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| August 23Aug 23 | Sunday Streets: Bayview Car-free neighborhood street event with community organizations, family activities, and local businesses |
Bayview San Francisco |
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| August 29Aug 29 | Bark (& Meow) Around the Block Adoption and community street fair with family-friendly activities and pet-focused programming |
Berkeley Humane Berkeley |
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| August 29Aug 29 | Bay Area Lebanese Festival Lebanese cultural festival with food, music, vendors, and community celebration |
Old Courthouse / Downtown Redwood City Redwood City |
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| August 29Aug 29 | Carnival Family Block Party Family-friendly neighborhood block party hosted by Castro merchants |
Noe and Market streets San Francisco |
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| August 29Aug 29 | Crab Cove Fish Festival Fish-themed family day with activities, crafts, games, food trucks, and a mobile fish exhibit |
Crab Cove Visitor Center Alameda |
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| August 29Aug 29 | Homestead Valley Music Festival Outdoor community music festival with local bands and performers |
Homestead Valley Community Center Mill Valley |
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| August 29–30Aug 29–30 | Puppet Fair Puppet Fair weekend celebrating puppetry with performances and family activities |
Children’s Fairyland Oakland |
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| August 29–30Aug 29–30 | Silicon Valley Pride South Bay LGBTQ+ pride festival and parade weekend in downtown San Jose |
Downtown San Jose San Jose |
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| August 30Aug 30 | BonPOP Community Bon Odori-style festival at the Celebration Garden in Golden Gate Park |
Golden Gate Park San Francisco |
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| August 30Aug 30 | Hot Summer Sundays Car Show Classic car show and community event in historic downtown Danville |
Historic Downtown Danville Danville |
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| August 30Aug 30 | Origami-Palooza Origami-focused festival with instructors, activities, and paper-folding demonstrations |
Hotel Kabuki San Francisco |
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| September 5–6Sept 5–6 | Millbrae Art & Wine Festival Downtown art and wine festival with artists, live music, food, beverages, and family attractions |
Broadway Avenue Millbrae |
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| September 5–6Sept 5–6 | Scottish Highland Gathering & Games Large Scottish games and cultural festival with competitions, music, dance, food, and family activities |
Alameda County Fairgrounds Pleasanton |
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| September 12–13Sept 12–13 | Capitola Art & Wine Festival Fine artists, Santa Cruz Mountain wineries, live music, food, and coastal village atmosphere |
Capitola Village Capitola |
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| September 12–13Sept 12–13 | Castro Valley Fall Festival Community fall weekend with local makers, food vendors, live entertainment, and East Bay neighborhood energy |
Redwood Road Castro Valley |
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| September 12–13Sept 12–13 | Mountain View Art & Wine Festival Downtown Mountain View festival with arts, wine, food, music, vendors, and family activities |
Castro Street Mountain View |
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| September 13Sept 13 | Solano Avenue Stroll East Bay street festival along Solano Avenue with hundreds of vendors, entertainment, food booths, shops, and family fun |
Solano Avenue Berkeley / Albany |
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| September 16–20Sept 16–20 | Santa Cruz County Fair Santa Cruz County fair with entertainment, food, exhibits, rides, and family programming |
Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds Watsonville |
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| September 19–20Sept 19–20 | Lafayette Art & Wine Festival Large downtown art and wine festival with live music, food, beverages, artists, and vendors |
Downtown Lafayette Lafayette |
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| September 19–20Sept 19–20 | Mill Valley Fall Arts Festival Juried artists under the redwoods with music, wine, and community programming |
Old Mill Park Mill Valley |
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| September 19–20Sept 19–20 | Santa Clara Art & Wine Festival Artists, entertainment stages, wine, craft beer, food, and community activities |
Central Park Library / Central Park area Santa Clara |
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| September 19Sept 19 | Sonoma Plein Air Festival Art Show & Sale Plein air painters exhibiting fresh work created throughout Wine Country |
Sonoma Plaza Sonoma |
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| September 19Sept 19 | Bonny Doon Art, Wine & Brew Festival Santa Cruz Mountains fundraiser with local wine, beer, artists, makers, food, music, and community support |
Crest Ranch Bonny Doon |
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| September 25–27Sept 25–27 | Valley of the Moon Vintage Festival Harvest celebration with grape stomp, Blessing of the Grapes, artisan market, live music, and wine-country traditions |
Sonoma Plaza Sonoma |
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| September 26–27Sept 26–27 | Los Gatos Art & Wine Festival — Fiesta de Artes Regional artists, live music, local wine, craft beer, food, and community activities |
Civic Center Lawn Los Gatos |
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| September 26–27Sept 26–27 | Pacific Coast Fog Fest Coastal community festival with parade, music, food, vendors, arts, crafts, and family activities |
Palmetto Avenue Pacifica |
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| September 26–27Sept 26–27 | Portola Music Festival Electronic music festival at Pier 80 with major national/international acts and multiple stages |
Pier 80 San Francisco |
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| September 26–27Sept 26–27 | Bay Area African Restaurant Week Festival African and African diaspora food celebration with restaurant specials, festival days, vendors, and community programming |
Oakland venue TBD Oakland |
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| September 27Sept 27 | Folsom Street Fair Large leather/kink and alternative sexuality street fair produced by Folsom Street; adult-oriented |
Folsom Street, SoMa San Francisco |
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| September 27Sept 27 | Head West: State Street Market Outdoor maker market with local artists, vendors, food, and community activity |
State Street Market Los Altos |
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| September 27Sept 27 | Nostalgia Day Car Show Classic cars, local charity support and downtown Livermore community tradition |
Downtown Livermore Livermore |
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| October 2–4Oct 2–4 | Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Free three-day music festival in Golden Gate Park, traditionally held the first weekend of October |
Golden Gate Park San Francisco |
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| October 3Oct 3 | Tiburon Wine Festival Wine, food, and live music gathering with regional wineries and restaurants on the waterfront |
Point Tiburon Plaza Tiburon |
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| October 4Oct 4 | Castro Street Fair Legacy LGBTQ+ neighborhood street fair with stages, artists, vendors, community organizations, restaurants, and nightlife |
Castro District San Francisco |
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| October 10–11Oct 10–11 | San Carlos Art & Wine Faire Artists, wine, beer, live entertainment, food, and downtown community activity |
Downtown San Carlos San Carlos |
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| October 17–18Oct 17–18 | Campbell Oktoberfest Downtown Oktoberfest weekend with beer, food, artisan booths, music, and fall community programming |
Downtown Campbell Campbell |
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| October 17–18Oct 17–18 | Half Moon Bay Art & Pumpkin Festival Major coastal pumpkin festival with art, food, music, contests, parade, family activities, and the Great Pumpkin theme |
Main Street Half Moon Bay |
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| October 23–25Oct 23–25 | Pleasanton Harvest Festival Juried fine art, handmade crafts, specialty foods, wine tasting, and seasonal shopping |
Alameda County Fairgrounds Pleasanton |
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| November 6–8Nov 6–8 | Santa Rosa Harvest Festival Regional fine art, handmade crafts, specialty foods, wine tasting, and holiday shopping |
Sonoma County Fairgrounds Santa Rosa |
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| November 13–15Nov 13–15 | San Jose Harvest Festival Large indoor fine art and craft show with specialty foods, wine tasting, and holiday shopping |
San Jose Convention Center San Jose |
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| November 14–15Nov 14–15 | Goodguys Autumn Get-Together Hot rods, customs, classics, muscle cars, trucks and swap meet activities |
Alameda County Fairgrounds Pleasanton |
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| December 12–13Dec 12–13 | San José Made Holiday Fair Large South Bay holiday maker market with independent artists, craftspeople, food makers, and gift vendors |
San Jose area venue TBD San Jose |
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