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#		Festival	Venue / City
		April 11–12 & 18–19, 2026April 11–12 & 18–19, 2026 Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival Major Japantown cultural festival celebrating Japanese and Japanese American traditions, performances, food, vendors, and the Grand Parade.Venue: San Francisco Japantown	San Francisco Japantown San Francisco, CA
		June 5–14June 5–14 San Mateo County Fair County fair with carnival rides, concerts, community stages, exhibits, food, and family attractionsVenue: San Mateo County Event Center	San Mateo County Event Center San Mateo, CA
		June 6June 6 San Leandro Cherry Festival + Parade Long-running cherry-themed community festival and parade in downtown San LeandroVenue: Downtown San Leandro	Downtown San Leandro San Leandro, CA
		June 6June 6 The Ramble Healdsburg music and wine gathering with acclaimed bands, local food, Sonoma County wine, and community fundraisingVenue: Abel De Luna Community Center Fields	Abel De Luna Community Center Fields Healdsburg, CA
		June 6, 2026June 6, 2026 Hot Rod Row Downtown Pleasanton car show and community event featuring hot rods, classics, and local businesses.Venue: Main Street, Downtown Pleasanton	Main Street, Downtown Pleasanton Pleasanton, CA
		June 6, 2026June 6, 2026 Sonoma County Pride Festival Sonoma County Pride Festival brings live entertainment, vendors, food, community groups, and LGBTQIA+ celebration to downtown Santa Rosa.Venue: Old Courthouse Square & Downtown Santa Rosa	Old Courthouse Square & Downtown Santa Rosa Santa Rosa, CA
		June 6–7June 6–7 Sunnyvale Art & Wine Festival Downtown celebration with 200+ fine artists, live music, food and drinks, and community activitiesVenue: Downtown Sunnyvale	Downtown Sunnyvale Sunnyvale, CA
		June 6–7June 6–7 Union Street Festival Marina District celebration with local businesses, food, art, cocktails, music, dance, and community programmingVenue: Union Street from Fillmore to Gough	Union Street from Fillmore to Gough San Francisco, CA
		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 activitiesVenue: Civic Park	Civic Park Walnut Creek, CA
		June 6–14June 6–14 Berkeley Festival & Exhibition Berkeley-based early-music festival and exhibition with concerts and related programmingVenue: Various Berkeley venues	Various Berkeley venues Berkeley, CA
		June 7, 2026June 7, 2026 Makers Faire & Summer Kick-Off Maker fair and summer kick-off event with local makers, community activities, and family-friendly programming.Venue: El Cerrito Community Center	El Cerrito Community Center El Cerrito, CA
		June 11–14June 11–14 Solano County Fair County fair with live entertainment, family attractions, agricultural programming, rides, and foodVenue: Solano County Fairgrounds	Solano County Fairgrounds Vallejo, CA
		June 12–13June 12–13 Fiesta Cultural Street Fair Street fair celebrating arts, culture, music, and community programming in Walnut CreekVenue: Lesher Center for the Arts	Lesher Center for the Arts Walnut Creek, CA
		June 12–14, 2026June 12–14, 2026 Country Summer Music Festival Major three-day country music festival at the Sonoma County Event Center with national headliners, multiple acts, food, drink, and destination festival programming.Venue: Sonoma County Event Center at the Fairgrounds	Sonoma County Event Center at the Fairgrounds Santa Rosa, CA
		June 13June 13 OMINODAY Free community music and arts festival rooted in Bay Area culture and youth/community programmingVenue: Jerry Garcia Amphitheater / McLaren Park	Jerry Garcia Amphitheater / McLaren Park San Francisco, CA
		June 13June 13 North Coast Wine & Food Festival Regional wine and food tasting with gold-medal wines, local chefs, and Santa Rosa hospitalityVenue: Luther Burbank Center for the Arts	Luther Burbank Center for the Arts Santa Rosa, CA
		June 13June 13 Beaver Festival Community festival celebrating local wildlife, ecology, and family activitiesVenue: Martinez	Martinez Martinez, CA
		June 13, 2026June 13, 2026 Northern California Soy & Tofu Festival Japanese food and cultural festival centered on soy, tofu, food vendors, performances, and community programming.Venue: Event Center at St. Mary's Cathedral, 1111 Gough St	Event Center at St. Mary's Cathedral, 1111 Gough St San Francisco, CA
		June 13, 2026June 13, 2026 Unity Fest at Chochenyo Park Free Rhythmix in the Parks Unity Fest at Chochenyo Park celebrating African and African diaspora culture with interactive activities, food vendors, live music, dance, and drumming.Venue: Chochenyo Park	Chochenyo Park Alameda, CA
		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 activitiesVenue: Grant Avenue	Grant Avenue Novato, CA
		June 13–14June 13–14 Sacramento Pride Festival & March Capitol-area Pride weekend with festival stages, vendors, community organizations, and a Sunday march from Southside Park.Venue: Capitol Mall / Southside Park	Capitol Mall / Southside Park Sacramento, CA
		June 14June 14 Bay Area Butterfly Festival Butterfly-themed festival with nature activities, education, vendors, and family programmingVenue: Mare Island	Mare Island Vallejo, CA
		June 14, 2026June 14, 2026 A Brighter Day Car Show and Shine Charity car show and shine with classics, exotics, customs, cruisers, and downtown Danville community activity.Venue: Downtown Danville, 115 East Prospect Ave	Downtown Danville, 115 East Prospect Ave Danville, CA
		June 17–27June 17–27 Frameline LGBTQ+ Film Festival San Francisco International LGBTQ+ film festival with screenings, festival programming, passes, and community film events.Venue: Festival venues vary	Festival venues vary San Francisco, CA
		June 18–21June 18–21 Petaluma Fair North Bay fair with agricultural attractions, food, entertainment, and family activitiesVenue: Petaluma Fairgrounds	Petaluma Fairgrounds Petaluma, CA
		June 18–21June 18–21 Black Food & Wine Experience Black culinary talent, wine, cocktails, culture, music, fashion, and Grand Tasting programmingVenue: Napa Valley venues	Napa Valley venues Napa, CA
		June 18–21, 2026June 18–21, 2026 El Dorado County Fair County fair with exhibits, carnival, entertainment, food, competitions, and family activities in Placerville.Venue: El Dorado County Fairgrounds, 100 Placerville Drive	El Dorado County Fairgrounds, 100 Placerville Drive Placerville, CA
		June 18–21, 2026June 18–21, 2026 Juneteenth Festivals Check our Juneteenth events page for fairs, festivals and special events.Venue: Multiple venues	Multiple venues Bay Area, CA
		June 19 – July 6June 19 – July 6 Willits Frontier Days & Rodeo 100th anniversary celebration with rodeo events, parade, carnival, western art show, BBQ, concert, truck and tractor pulls, and Willits heritage programming.Venue: Jack Tharp Arena / Rec Grove Park / Main St	Jack Tharp Arena / Rec Grove Park / Main St Willits, CA
		June 19 – July 12June 19 – July 12 Alameda County Fair Major county fair with concerts, carnival rides, food, drone shows, exhibits, and family entertainmentVenue: Alameda County Fairgrounds	Alameda County Fairgrounds Pleasanton, CA
		June 20June 20 Alameda Sand Castle & Sculpture Contest Beachside sand castle and sculpture contest with family-friendly creative participationVenue: Alameda beach area	Alameda beach area Alameda, CA
		June 20June 20 Native Contemporary Arts Festival Native music, dance, spoken word, visual artists, vendors, and crafts at Yerba Buena GardensVenue: Yerba Buena Gardens	Yerba Buena Gardens San Francisco, CA
		June 20June 20 Montclair Beer, Wine & Music Festival Neighborhood beer, wine, and music festival in Oakland’s Montclair VillageVenue: Montclair Village	Montclair Village Oakland, CA
		June 20, 2026June 20, 2026 Tiburon Classic Car Show Classic and exotic car show in Tiburon featuring collector vehicles and public viewing.Venue: Downtown Tiburon	Downtown Tiburon Tiburon, CA
		June 20, 2026June 20, 2026 RioFest Russian River community festival with music, food, vendors, and Monte Rio festival programming.Venue: Monte Rio Amphitheater / Monte Rio Beach area	Monte Rio Amphitheater / Monte Rio Beach area Monte Rio, CA
		June 20–21June 20–21 North Beach Festival Historic San Francisco street fair with artisan vendors, live music, food, bars, art, and family activitiesVenue: North Beach	North Beach San Francisco, CA
		June 20–21June 20–21 San Francisco Dragon Boat Festival Dragon boat races and community celebration at Lake MercedVenue: Lake Merced	Lake Merced San Francisco, CA
		June 20–21, 2026June 20–21, 2026 Peggy Sue's All American Car Show & Cruise Classic car show and cruise honoring Peggy Sue with downtown Santa Rosa community programming.Venue: Downtown Santa Rosa	Downtown Santa Rosa Santa Rosa, CA
		June 21, 2026June 21, 2026 Blackhawk Museum Father's Day Car Show Father’s Day car show at Blackhawk Museum featuring classic cars, rare collectibles, custom builds, modern vehicles, film cars, live entertainment, food trucks, and museum gallery access.Venue: Blackhawk Museum	Blackhawk Museum Danville, CA
		June 21 – July 31June 21 – July 31 Stanford Jazz Festival Stanford campus jazz festival with major artists, concerts, student programming, and summer performancesVenue: Stanford University venues	Stanford University venues Stanford, CA
		June 25–28June 25–28 Placer County Fair Greater Sacramento fair-circuit event with livestock, carnival rides, food, live entertainment, exhibits, and community programming.Venue: Placer County Fairgrounds	Placer County Fairgrounds Roseville, CA
		June 25–28, 2026June 25–28, 2026 Woodies on the Wharf Woodie car gathering and wharf-side auto event with classic surf wagons and Santa Cruz coastal programming.Venue: Santa Cruz Wharf	Santa Cruz Wharf Santa Cruz, CA
		June 26–28June 26–28 San Jose FoodieLand Night Market Large night market-style food festival with vendors, entertainment, and family activitiesVenue: Santa Clara County Fairgrounds	Santa Clara County Fairgrounds San Jose, CA
		June 26–28June 26–28 X Games Sacramento Three-day Cal Expo action-sports festival with skateboard, BMX and moto competition, live music, fan activations, and festival programming.Venue: Cal Expo	Cal Expo Sacramento, CA
		June 26–28, 2026June 26–28, 2026 Bay Bridge Creative Craft Fair An open-air, waterfront event featuring handmade art, jewelry, ceramics, and home decor by local makers. The showcase is held along the water with scenic bayfront views.Venue: China Basin Park	China Basin Park San Francisco, CA
		June 27June 27 Pleasure Point Street Fair Surfside community gathering with local makers, food, live bands, a beer garden, and kids activitiesVenue: Portola Drive between 41st and 38th Avenues	Portola Drive between 41st and 38th Avenues Santa Cruz, CA
		June 27June 27 Lakefest Oakland Oakland festival around Lake Merritt with music, vendors, food, and community programmingVenue: Lake Merritt	Lake Merritt Oakland, CA
		June 27, 2026June 27, 2026 Oakley Summer Fest Oakley summer community festival with entertainment, food, family activities, and civic programming.Venue: Civic Center Plaza	Civic Center Plaza Oakley, CA
		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 energyVenue: Plaza Park / Plaza de César Chávez	Plaza Park / Plaza de César Chávez San Jose, CA
		June 27–28June 27–28 San Francisco Pride Parade + Celebration Major LGBTQ+ parade and civic celebration with stages, vendors, community organizations, and cultural programmingVenue: Civic Center / Market Street	Civic Center / Market Street San Francisco, CA
		June 27–28, 2026June 27–28, 2026 San Jose Fountain Blues & Brews Festival Long-running blues festival with live music, brews, food, and festival programming in downtown San Jose.Venue: Plaza Park	Plaza Park San Jose, CA
		June 28June 28 Hillsborough Concours d'Elegance 70th anniversary concours celebrating automotive design and engineering, with selected vehicles displayed on the fairways at Crystal Springs Golf CourseVenue: Crystal Springs Golf Course	Crystal Springs Golf Course Burlingame, CA
		June 28, 2026June 28, 2026 Wekfest San Jose Flagship Wekfest auto show with modified, custom, and performance vehicles plus vendors and automotive culture programming.Venue: San Jose Convention Center	San Jose Convention Center San Jose, CA
		July 1–5July 1–5 Marin County Fair County fair with fireworks, concerts, family attractions, exhibits, food, and community programmingVenue: Marin County Fairgrounds	Marin County Fairgrounds San Rafael, CA
		July 3–4July 3–4 Chalk Full of Fun Chalk art and family-oriented community festival around Courthouse SquareVenue: Courthouse Square	Courthouse Square Redwood City, CA
		July 4July 4 World’s Largest Salmon BBQ Noyo Harbor salmon barbecue with grilled salmon meal, live music, family activities, and fundraising for salmon restoration.Venue: Noyo Harbor	Noyo Harbor Fort Bragg, CA
		July 4July 4 Morgan Hill Freedom Fest Long-running Fourth of July tradition with parade, family music fest, Freedom Run, car cruise/show, fireworks, and patriotic programming.Venue: Multiple Morgan Hill locations	Multiple Morgan Hill locations Morgan Hill, CA
		July 4–5July 4–5 Fillmore Jazz Festival Major San Francisco jazz street festival with multiple stages, vendors, food, and neighborhood activityVenue: Fillmore Street	Fillmore Street San Francisco, CA
		July 4–19July 4–19 Festival Napa Valley Napa Valley arts festival with world-class performances, food, wine, hospitality, and admission-free programmingVenue: Napa Valley venues	Napa Valley venues Napa Valley, CA
		July 11July 11 Cotati Kids Day Parade & Festival Pancake breakfast, downtown parade, and free La Plaza Park kids/community activitiesVenue: Downtown Cotati	Downtown Cotati Cotati, CA
		July 11July 11 Fisherman's Life Street Fair Outdoor-focused street fair with fishing, surf, food, vendors, and community activitiesVenue: Stonestown Galleria Mall	Stonestown Galleria Mall San Francisco, CA
		July 11July 11 San Jose Obon Festival Japanese cultural festival with Obon dance, food, performances, and community programmingVenue: San Jose Japantown	San Jose Japantown San Jose, CA
		July 11July 11 Temescal Street Fair Oakland neighborhood street fair with local vendors, food, music, and community organizationsVenue: Temescal District	Temescal District Oakland, CA
		July 11July 11 The Freight's Free Education Festival Free music education festival with performances and community programmingVenue: The Freight	The Freight Berkeley, CA
		July 11July 11 Hop N’ Barley Beer Festival 16th annual Scotts Valley beer festival with 50+ breweries and cideries, two music stages, classic cars, family and dog-friendly programming, and Homeless Garden Project benefit.Venue: Skypark	Skypark Scotts Valley, CA
		July 11–12July 11–12 Los Altos Arts & Wine Festival Downtown festival with art, wine, free concerts, food, vendors, and family activitiesVenue: Downtown Los Altos	Downtown Los Altos Los Altos, CA
		July 11–12July 11–12 Pacific Feats Festival Pacific Islander cultural festival with performances, food, and community programmingVenue: San Francisco	San Francisco San Francisco, CA
		July 11–12July 11–12 ACGA Clay & Glass Festival Juried clay and glass art weekend with regional artists, demos, food vendors, and free admissionVenue: Palo Alto Art Center	Palo Alto Art Center Palo Alto, CA
		July 11–25July 11–25 Mendocino Music Festival Mendocino Coast music festival with orchestra, big band, chamber music, jazz, blues, world, folk, bluegrass, and contemporary concerts.Venue: Mendocino festival venues	Mendocino festival venues Mendocino, CA
		July 11–Aug 9July 11–Aug 9 Classical Tahoe Music Festival Four-week Incline Village music festival with orchestra, chamber music, jazz summit programming, gala events, and nationally recognized guest musicians.Venue: Ricardi Pavilion, UNR at Lake Tahoe	Ricardi Pavilion, UNR at Lake Tahoe Incline Village, NV
		July 12July 12 Ferry Fest Ferry Building birthday celebration with Bay Area music, vintage vendors, art-making, wine tasting, and waterfront activitiesVenue: Ferry Building	Ferry Building San Francisco, CA
		July 12, 2026July 12, 2026 Petaluma Art & Garden Festival Downtown art and garden festival with artists, garden displays, food, wine, music, and local vendors.Venue: Historic Downtown Petaluma	Historic Downtown Petaluma Petaluma, CA
		July 15–26July 15–26 California Mid-State Fair Twelve-day Paso Robles fair with concerts, carnival attractions, exhibits, competitions, food, and Central Coast fairgrounds activity.Venue: Paso Robles Event Center	Paso Robles Event Center Paso Robles, CA
		July 16 – August 2July 16 – August 2 San Francisco Jewish Film Festival JFI’s SFJFF46 film festival with 70 films, big-night programs, special events, and screenings in San Francisco and East Bay venues.Venue: San Francisco and East Bay venues	San Francisco and East Bay venues San Francisco / East Bay, CA
		July 17–18July 17–18 Blues & Brews Festival Community festival featuring blues music, brews, vendors, and outdoor entertainmentVenue: Pleasant Hill	Pleasant Hill Pleasant Hill, CA
		July 17–18, 2026July 17–18, 2026 Pleasant Hill Blues & Brews Festival Blues and brews festival with live music, craft beer, food, and community programming in Pleasant Hill Park.Venue: Pleasant Hill Park, 147 Gregory Lane	Pleasant Hill Park, 147 Gregory Lane Pleasant Hill, CA
		July 17–19July 17–19 Open Sauce Creator and maker festival with exhibits, demonstrations, vendors, and fan/community programmingVenue: San Mateo County Event Center	San Mateo County Event Center San Mateo, CA
		July 17–19, 2026July 17–19, 2026 Gay Wine Weekend Wine Country weekend with receptions, winemaker dinners, winery tours, brunch, pool events, and LGBTQ+ community programming.Venue: The Lodge at Sonoma / multiple Sonoma Valley venues	The Lodge at Sonoma / multiple Sonoma Valley venues Sonoma, CA
		July 17 – August 2July 17 – August 2 California State Fair California State Fair with concerts, exhibits, food, rides, demonstrations, and statewide competitionsVenue: Cal Expo	Cal Expo Sacramento, CA
		July 18, 2026July 18, 2026 Hayes Valley Carnival Neighborhood carnival-style celebration with community activities, entertainment, and Hayes Valley programming.Venue: Patricia's Green / Hayes Street & Octavia Boulevard	Patricia's Green / Hayes Street & Octavia Boulevard San Francisco, CA
		July 18–19, 2026July 18–19, 2026 Sonoma County Hot Air Balloon Classic Hot air balloon festival weekend with balloon launches, family activities, and North Bay destination appeal.Venue: Windsor Town Green area	Windsor Town Green area Windsor, CA
		July 18–19, 2026July 18–19, 2026 Bargetto Winery Art & Wine Festival Bargetto Winery’s annual Art & Wine Festival in Soquel with local artists, wine tasting, live music, food vendors, and free-admission winery grounds programming.Venue: Bargetto Winery	Bargetto Winery Soquel, CA
		July 19July 19 Sugartown Festival Community festival with music, vendors, food, and small-town Bay Area characterVenue: Crockett	Crockett Crockett, CA
		July 19, 2026July 19, 2026 Newark Mariachi Festival Mariachi-focused cultural festival with live music and Newark community programming.Venue: Shirley Sisk Grove	Shirley Sisk Grove Newark, CA
		July 23–25, 2026July 23–25, 2026 Gambler's Run Music Festival Three-day North Lake Tahoe music festival at Crystal Bay Casino with nationally touring acts, two stages, local food and craft vendors, 21+ admission, and sustainability-focused festival operations.Venue: Crystal Bay Casino	Crystal Bay Casino Crystal Bay, NV
		July 24–26July 24–26 Gilroy Garlic Festival Garlic-focused festival with food, cooking, entertainment, vendors, and community attractionsVenue: Gilroy	Gilroy Gilroy, CA
		July 25July 25 Petaluma Music Festival Community music festival featuring live bands and local food/drinkVenue: Petaluma	Petaluma Petaluma, CA
		July 25–26July 25–26 Alameda Art & Wine Faire Alameda street fair with art, wine, food, vendors, live music, and family activitiesVenue: Park Street District	Park Street District Alameda, CA
		July 25–26, 2026July 25–26, 2026 Benicia Waterfront Weekend Festival Waterfront festival weekend with vendors, entertainment, food, and downtown Benicia activities.Venue: Benicia Waterfront / 90 First Street	Benicia Waterfront / 90 First Street Benicia, CA
		July 25–26, 2026July 25–26, 2026 Italian Family Festa Italian cultural festival with food, music, heritage programming, vendors, and family activities.Venue: History Park San Jose, 1650 Senter Rd	History Park San Jose, 1650 Senter Rd San Jose, CA
		July 25–26, 2026July 25–26, 2026 Diablo Japanese Summer Festival Japanese American summer festival with food, cultural activities, entertainment, and community programming.Venue: Diablo JA Club / Japanese American Religious & Cultural Center, 3165 Treat Blvd	Diablo JA Club / Japanese American Religious & Cultural Center, 3165 Treat Blvd Concord, CA
		July 26, 2026July 26, 2026 Saratoga Classic & Cool Car Show Downtown car show with classic, cool, exotic, and specialty cars, live music, vendors, food, beer, and wine.Venue: Historic Saratoga Village & Big Basin Way	Historic Saratoga Village & Big Basin Way Saratoga, CA
		July 26, 2026July 26, 2026 Bon Odori Street Dance Festival Bon Odori street dance festival with Japanese cultural dance, music, and Japantown community programming.Venue: Japantown Peace Plaza / SF Japantown area	Japantown Peace Plaza / SF Japantown area San Francisco, CA
		July 26 – August 9July 26 – August 9 Cabrillo Festival of Contemporary Music Contemporary orchestral music festival with world premieres, West Coast premieres, and Santa Cruz performancesVenue: Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium / area venues	Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium / area venues Santa Cruz, CA
		August 1, 2026August 1, 2026 Multicultural Festival Multicultural community festival with cultural performances, vendors, food, and family-friendly programming.Venue: Williamson Ranch Park	Williamson Ranch Park Antioch, CA
		August 2026August 2026 Nihonmachi Street Fair Japantown street fair celebrating Asian and Pacific Islander culture, vendors, food, arts, and communityVenue: San Francisco Japantown	San Francisco Japantown San Francisco, CA
		August 1–2August 1–2 Watsonville Strawberry Festival Strawberry-themed festival with food, vendors, live entertainment, and family activitiesVenue: Downtown Watsonville	Downtown Watsonville Watsonville, CA
		August 1–2, 2026August 1–2, 2026 Fremont Festival of the Arts Large downtown arts festival with artists, makers, food, entertainment, and community activities.Venue: Downtown Fremont	Downtown Fremont Fremont, CA
		August 1–2, 2026August 1–2, 2026 Art in the Gardens Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens’ annual Art in the Gardens fundraiser with artists, ceramics, jewelry, photography, woodwork, live music, food, craft brews, regional wines, dahlias, sculptures, and coastal garden views.Venue: Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens	Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens Fort Bragg, CA
		August 2–23, 2026August 2–23, 2026 Music in the Vineyards Napa Valley chamber music festival celebrating its 32nd annual season with performances across the festival season and a 2026 theme marking America’s 250th.Venue: Multiple Napa Valley venues	Multiple Napa Valley venues Napa Valley, CA
		August 5–27August 5–27 Sausalito Landscape Festival Plein air and landscape painting exhibition with related art programmingVenue: Sausalito Center for the Arts	Sausalito Center for the Arts Sausalito, CA
		August 6–9, 2026August 6–9, 2026 Napa Town & Country Fair County fair with live entertainment, exhibits, rides, food, and family-friendly programming.Venue: Napa Valley Expo, 575 Third Street	Napa Valley Expo, 575 Third Street Napa, CA
		Aug 7–8Aug 7–8 Lake Tahoe Concours d’Elegance Premier West Shore wooden boat show featuring restored classic boats, lakefront exhibits, wine village, jazz, shopping, and foundation fundraising.Venue: Obexer’s Boat Company	Obexer’s Boat Company Homewood, NV
		August 7–9August 7–9 San Jose Jazz Summer Fest Three-day jazz, R&B, Latin, funk, and soul festival with multiple stages in downtown San JoseVenue: Downtown San Jose	Downtown San Jose San Jose, CA
		August 7–9August 7–9 Outside Lands Major San Francisco music, food, wine, and culture festival in Golden Gate ParkVenue: Golden Gate Park	Golden Gate Park San Francisco, CA
		August 7–16August 7–16 Sonoma County Fair Sonoma County fair with concerts, exhibits, food, rides, competitions, and family entertainmentVenue: Sonoma County Fairgrounds	Sonoma County Fairgrounds Santa Rosa, CA
		August 7–16August 7–16 Monterey Car Week Classic cars, luxury automobiles, motorsports, auctions and free public eventsVenue: Various Monterey County venues	Various Monterey County venues Monterey, CA
		August 7–9 & 12–16August 7–9 & 12–16 Yolo County Fair Woodland fair with free-gate tradition, livestock, community exhibits, food, rides, entertainment, and split August fair dates.Venue: Yolo County Fairgrounds	Yolo County Fairgrounds Woodland, CA
		August 8, 2026August 8, 2026 Laurel StreetFair World Music Festival Oakland street fair and world music festival with live performances, food, vendors, and community programming.Venue: MacArthur Blvd, Laurel District	MacArthur Blvd, Laurel District Oakland, CA
		August 8–9August 8–9 Gravenstein Apple Fair Apple and agriculture festival with farms, food, music, art, and family attractionsVenue: Ragle Ranch Regional Park	Ragle Ranch Regional Park Sebastopol, CA
		August 8–9August 8–9 Pistahan Parade & Festival Large Filipino cultural festival with parade, performances, food, pavilions, vendors, and family activitiesVenue: Yerba Buena Gardens	Yerba Buena Gardens San Francisco, CA
		August 8–9, 2026August 8–9, 2026 Bay Area Aloha Festival Pacific Islander cultural festival with music, dance, food, vendors, and family-friendly programming.Venue: San Mateo County Event Center, 1346 Saratoga Dr	San Mateo County Event Center, 1346 Saratoga Dr San Mateo, CA
		August 8–9, 2026August 8–9, 2026 Fine Art in the Park — Los Altos Rotary Outdoor fine art show with juried artists, community programming, food, and Los Altos Rotary support.Venue: Lincoln Park, 199 University Ave	Lincoln Park, 199 University Ave Los Altos, CA
		August 12, 2026August 12, 2026 Astons on the Avenue Monterey Car Week event showcasing Aston Martin vehicles along Ocean Avenue in Carmel-by-the-Sea.Venue: Ocean Avenue	Ocean Avenue Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
		August 12–16, 2026August 12–16, 2026 Nevada County Fair County fair in Grass Valley with entertainment, exhibits, food, rides, agriculture, and family activities.Venue: Nevada County Fairgrounds, 11228 McCourtney Road	Nevada County Fairgrounds, 11228 McCourtney Road Grass Valley, CA
		August 13, 2026August 13, 2026 Legends of the Autobahn Monterey Car Week concours celebrating German automotive marques at Pacific Grove Golf Links.Venue: Pacific Grove Golf Links	Pacific Grove Golf Links Pacific Grove, CA
		August 13, 2026August 13, 2026 Prancing Ponies Women's Car Show Monterey Car Week women-led car show showcasing collector vehicles and automotive culture.Venue: Carmel-by-the-Sea	Carmel-by-the-Sea Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
		August 14, 2026August 14, 2026 The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering Premium Monterey Car Week motorsports gathering with collector cars, luxury hospitality, and automotive showcases.Venue: The Quail Lodge & Golf Club	The Quail Lodge & Golf Club Carmel, CA
		August 14–16August 14–16 Foster City Summer Days Three-day summer festival with activities, entertainment, food, and family fun in Foster CityVenue: Leo Ryan Park	Leo Ryan Park Foster City, CA
		August 15, 2026August 15, 2026 Concorso Italiano Monterey Car Week showcase celebrating Italian automotive excellence at Bayonet Black Horse Golf Course.Venue: Bayonet Black Horse Golf Course, 1 McClure Way	Bayonet Black Horse Golf Course, 1 McClure Way Seaside, CA
		August 15, 2026August 15, 2026 Exotics on Broadway Monterey Car Week single-day showcase in Seaside featuring rare supercars and hypercars, marque displays, vendors, and enthusiast crowds along Broadway and Del Monte Boulevard.Venue: Broadway Ave	Broadway Ave Seaside, CA
		August 15–16August 15–16 Cotati Accordion Festival Long-running accordion-centered music and community festival in CotatiVenue: La Plaza Park	La Plaza Park Cotati, CA
		August 15–16August 15–16 Sacramento Banana Festival Multicultural William Land Park festival with live entertainment, art, food vendors, family activities, and banana-themed programming.Venue: William Land Park	William Land Park Sacramento, CA
		August 15–16, 2026August 15–16, 2026 Scotts Valley Art, Wine & Beer Festival Art, wine, and beer festival with artists, local beverages, live music, food, and family-friendly activities.Venue: SkyPark, 361 Kings Village Road	SkyPark, 361 Kings Village Road Scotts Valley, CA
		August 15–16, 2026August 15–16, 2026 Burlingame on the Avenue Downtown street festival with arts and crafts, food, live entertainment, vendors, and family activities.Venue: Burlingame Avenue, Downtown Burlingame	Burlingame Avenue, Downtown Burlingame Burlingame, CA
		August 16August 16 Bliss Festival Outdoor art and music gathering with Bay Area artists, Circus Bella, food, drink, and all-ages programmingVenue: Presidio Theatre Outdoor Plaza	Presidio Theatre Outdoor Plaza San Francisco, CA
		August 16August 16 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance Prestige collector-car concours with historic automobiles, prototypes, and racing greatsVenue: The Lodge at Pebble Beach	The Lodge at Pebble Beach Pebble Beach, CA
		August 16, 2026August 16, 2026 Martinez Art in the Park Free annual art festival with local artists, crafts, live music, food trucks, wine and beer in Susana Park.Venue: Susana Park	Susana Park Martinez, CA
		August 21–23August 21–23 Goodguys West Coast Nationals Hot rods, customs, classics, swap meet, awards, and autocrossVenue: Alameda County Fairgrounds	Alameda County Fairgrounds Pleasanton, CA
		August 21–23, 2026August 21–23, 2026 King Tut Festival Egyptian/Coptic cultural festival with food, music, marketplace, heritage activities, and family programming.Venue: Coptic Youth Center, 2500 Hansen Road	Coptic Youth Center, 2500 Hansen Road Hayward, CA
		August 22–23August 22–23 Palo Alto Festival of the Arts Major downtown art festival with artists, music, food, wine, and family-friendly street activityVenue: University Avenue	University Avenue Palo Alto, CA
		August 22–23, 2026August 22–23, 2026 Oakland Chinatown StreetFest Large Chinatown street festival with cultural programming, food, vendors, entertainment, and community activities.Venue: Oakland Chinatown	Oakland Chinatown Oakland, CA
		August 23August 23 60th Annual Festival of the Chariots Festival of chariots with cultural performances, a free feast, exhibits, and community participationVenue: Golden Gate Park	Golden Gate Park San Francisco, CA
		August 28–30, 2026August 28–30, 2026 Incline Wine + Food Lake Tahoe Lake Tahoe food and wine weekend with tastings, culinary events, and destination programming in Incline Village.Venue: Incline Village / Lake Tahoe venues	Incline Village / Lake Tahoe venues Incline Village, NV
		August 29August 29 Bay Area Lebanese Festival Lebanese cultural festival with food, music, vendors, and community celebrationVenue: Old Courthouse / Downtown Redwood City	Old Courthouse / Downtown Redwood City Redwood City, CA
		August 29, 2026August 29, 2026 Homestead Valley Music Festival Community music festival in Homestead Valley with live performances and local programming.Venue: Homestead Valley Community Center	Homestead Valley Community Center Mill Valley, CA
		August 29–30August 29–30 Silicon Valley Pride South Bay LGBTQ+ pride festival and parade weekend in downtown San JoseVenue: Downtown San Jose	Downtown San Jose San Jose, CA
		August 29–30August 29–30 Puppet Fair Puppet Fair weekend celebrating puppetry with performances and family activitiesVenue: Children's Fairyland	Children's Fairyland Oakland, CA
		August 30, 2026August 30, 2026 KOHO BonPop Festival Community Bon Odori festival with vendors, activities, taiko, folk music, and dancing in Golden Gate Park.Venue: Celebration Garden, Golden Gate Park	Celebration Garden, Golden Gate Park San Francisco, CA
		August 30, 2026August 30, 2026 Hot Summer Sundays Car Show Downtown Danville car show featuring classics, customs, and community festival activity.Venue: Downtown Danville	Downtown Danville Danville, CA
		September 4–7, 2026September 4–7, 2026 Paul Bunyan Days Labor Day weekend festival with parade, logging-show traditions, entertainment, food, and Fort Bragg community events.Venue: Downtown Fort Bragg	Downtown Fort Bragg Fort Bragg, CA
		September 5–6September 5–6 Millbrae Art & Wine Festival Downtown art and wine festival with artists, live music, food, beverages, and family attractionsVenue: Broadway Avenue	Broadway Avenue Millbrae, CA
		September 5–6September 5–6 Scottish Highland Gathering & Games Large Scottish games and cultural festival with competitions, music, dance, food, and family activitiesVenue: Alameda County Fairgrounds	Alameda County Fairgrounds Pleasanton, CA
		September 5–6, 2026September 5–6, 2026 Castro Valley Fall Festival Community fall festival with vendors, food, entertainment, family activities, and Castro Valley street-fair programming.Venue: Castro Valley Blvd between Redwood Rd and Santa Maria Ave	Castro Valley Blvd between Redwood Rd and Santa Maria Ave Castro Valley, CA
		Sep 11–12Sep 11–12 Winesong! Wine, food, and charity-auction weekend with Pinot Noir Celebration, Grand Tasting, culinary partners, auction programming, and Mendocino Coast Healthcare Foundation benefit.Venue: Little River Inn / Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens	Little River Inn / Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens Little River / Fort Bragg, CA
		September 12–13September 12–13 Capitola Art & Wine Festival Fine artists, Santa Cruz Mountain wineries, live music, food, and coastal village atmosphereVenue: Capitola Village	Capitola Village Capitola, CA
		September 12–13September 12–13 Mountain View Art & Wine Festival Downtown Mountain View festival with arts, wine, food, music, vendors, and family activitiesVenue: Castro Street	Castro Street Mountain View, CA
		September 13September 13 Solano Avenue Stroll East Bay street festival along Solano Avenue with hundreds of vendors, entertainment, food booths, shops, and family funVenue: Solano Avenue	Solano Avenue Berkeley / Albany, CA
		September 16–20September 16–20 Santa Cruz County Fair Santa Cruz County fair with entertainment, food, exhibits, rides, and family programmingVenue: Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds	Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds Watsonville, CA
		September 18–20September 18–20 Mendocino County Fair & Apple Show Anderson Valley county fair with apple show traditions, sheepdog trials, rodeo, carnival, livestock, entertainment, and rural Mendocino fairgrounds programming.Venue: Mendocino County Fairgrounds	Mendocino County Fairgrounds Boonville, CA
		September 19September 19 Bonny Doon Art, Wine & Brew Festival Santa Cruz Mountains fundraiser with local wine, beer, artists, makers, food, music, and community supportVenue: Crest Ranch	Crest Ranch Bonny Doon, CA
		Sep 19Sep 19 Sample the Sierra South Lake Tahoe farm-to-fork festival with regional food, beverages, artisan makers, live music, and Tahoe Chamber presentation.Venue: Bijou Community Park	Bijou Community Park South Lake Tahoe, NV
		September 19, 2026September 19, 2026 Sonoma Plein Air Festival Art Show & Sale Plein air art festival and show with artists, art sales, and Sonoma community programming.Venue: Sonoma Plaza / Sonoma Plein Air event site	Sonoma Plaza / Sonoma Plein Air event site Sonoma, CA
		September 19–20September 19–20 Lafayette Art & Wine Festival Large downtown art and wine festival with live music, food, beverages, artists, and vendorsVenue: Downtown Lafayette	Downtown Lafayette Lafayette, CA
		Sep 19–20Sep 19–20 Whale Rock Music & Arts Festival Templeton winery festival with two stages of live music, local artists, food trucks, wine, craft beer, kids activities, and silent disco.Venue: Castoro Cellars Winery	Castoro Cellars Winery Templeton, CA
		September 19–20, 2026September 19–20, 2026 Santa Clara Art & Wine Festival Art and wine festival with artists, food, wine, live entertainment, and community activities in Central Park.Venue: Central Park, 909 Kiely Blvd	Central Park, 909 Kiely Blvd Santa Clara, CA
		September 19–20, 2026September 19–20, 2026 Mill Valley Fall Arts Festival Outdoor arts festival with artists, makers, live music, food, and community programming in Old Mill Park.Venue: Old Mill Park	Old Mill Park Mill Valley, CA
		Sep 25–27Sep 25–27 Monterey Jazz Festival Long-running Monterey jazz festival with multiple stages, major artists, commissions, educational programming, and a full weekend at the fairgrounds.Venue: Monterey County Fairgrounds	Monterey County Fairgrounds Monterey, CA
		September 25–27September 25–27 Valley of the Moon Vintage Festival Harvest celebration with grape stomp, Blessing of the Grapes, artisan market, live music, and wine-country traditionsVenue: Sonoma Plaza	Sonoma Plaza Sonoma, CA
		September 26–27September 26–27 Los Gatos Art & Wine Festival — Fiesta de Artes Regional artists, live music, local wine, craft beer, food, and community activitiesVenue: Civic Center Lawn	Civic Center Lawn Los Gatos, CA
		September 26–27September 26–27 Pacific Coast Fog Fest Coastal community festival with parade, music, food, vendors, arts, crafts, and family activitiesVenue: Palmetto Avenue	Palmetto Avenue Pacifica, CA
		September 26–27September 26–27 Portola Music Festival Electronic music festival at Pier 80 with major national/international acts and multiple stagesVenue: Pier 80	Pier 80 San Francisco, CA
		September 26–27, 2026September 26–27, 2026 Holo Holo Music Festival Island and reggae music festival with live performances, food, vendors, and festival programming at Cal Expo.Venue: Heart Health Park at Cal Expo, 1600 Exposition Blvd	Heart Health Park at Cal Expo, 1600 Exposition Blvd Sacramento, CA
		September 26–27, 2026September 26–27, 2026 Bay Area African Restaurant Week Festival Bay Area African Restaurant Week celebrates the continent’s diverse culinary and cultural scene. The multi-day event typically spans a week in September with special restaurant offerings and culminates in a major outdoor food, music, and cultural festival in Oakland.Venue: TBD	TBD TBD, CA
		September 27, 2026September 27, 2026 Nostalgia Day Car Show Annual charity car show in downtown Livermore with classic vehicles and community programming.Venue: Downtown Livermore	Downtown Livermore Livermore, CA
		September 27, 2026September 27, 2026 Folsom Street Fair San Francisco’s Folsom Street Fair is a major outdoor leather, kink, and alternative-culture street fair on Folsom Street with community programming, vendors, nightlife-adjacent events, and public-health and safety resources.Venue: Folsom Street	Folsom Street San Francisco, CA
		October 1–4October 1–4 Aftershock Festival Large Sacramento hard-rock and metal festival at Discovery Park with multiple stages, national touring acts, food, drinks, and festival grounds.Venue: Discovery Park	Discovery Park Sacramento, CA
		October 2–4, 2026October 2–4, 2026 Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Free multi-day music festival in Golden Gate Park featuring bluegrass, roots, Americana, and related artists.Venue: Golden Gate Park	Golden Gate Park San Francisco, CA
		October 3, 2026October 3, 2026 Taste of Africa Festival Livermore cultural festival celebrating African and African Diaspora music, dance, cuisine, storytelling, art, crafts, food vendors, kids activities, and cultural exchange at Bankhead Theater.Venue: Bankhead Theater	Bankhead Theater Livermore, CA
		October 3October 3 Tiburon Wine Festival Wine, food, and live music gathering with regional wineries and restaurants on the waterfrontVenue: Point Tiburon Plaza	Point Tiburon Plaza Tiburon, CA
		October 3–4, 2026October 3–4, 2026 Oaktoberfest Oakland neighborhood festival with beer, food, live entertainment, vendors, and Dimond District community programming.Venue: Dimond District	Dimond District Oakland, CA
		October 4, 2026October 4, 2026 Castro Street Fair San Francisco neighborhood cultural street fair with entertainment, vendors, community groups, and Castro district programming.Venue: Castro Street	Castro Street San Francisco, CA
		October 10October 10 Paso Robles Pioneer Day Historic Paso Robles community celebration with parade, antique tractors, horse-drawn wagons, bands, vintage cars, and related festivities.Venue: Downtown Paso Robles	Downtown Paso Robles Paso Robles, CA
		October 10, 2026October 10, 2026 Sonoma County Harvest Fair Sonoma County Harvest Fair celebrates local wine, food, agriculture, culinary talent, and community with a tasting and awards celebration at the Sonoma County Fairgrounds.Venue: Grace Pavilion, Sonoma County Fairgrounds	Grace Pavilion, Sonoma County Fairgrounds Santa Rosa, CA
		October 10–11October 10–11 San Carlos Art & Wine Faire Artists, wine, beer, live entertainment, food, and downtown community activityVenue: Downtown San Carlos	Downtown San Carlos San Carlos, CA
		October 17October 17 Daly City’s Top of the Hill Festival Daly City community festival returning for its third year, scheduled from noon to 6pm in the Top of the Hill areaVenue: Top of the Hill area	Top of the Hill area Daly City, CA
		October 17–18, 2026October 17–18, 2026 Half Moon Bay Art & Pumpkin Festival Major pumpkin and arts festival with food, contests, entertainment, vendors, and downtown Half Moon Bay programming.Venue: Downtown Half Moon Bay	Downtown Half Moon Bay Half Moon Bay, CA
		October 17–18, 2026October 17–18, 2026 Campbell Oktoberfest German-themed Oktoberfest with artisan booths, food, beer and wine, live music, Kinderplatz, and downtown festival programming.Venue: Historic Downtown Campbell	Historic Downtown Campbell Campbell, CA
		November 7–8November 7–8 Paso Robles Art in the Park Downtown City Park art festival featuring the November edition of Paso Robles’ juried art and craft show.Venue: Downtown City Park	Downtown City Park Paso Robles, CA
		November 27–28November 27–28 San José Made Holiday Fair Large South Bay holiday maker market with independent artists, craftspeople, food makers, and gift vendorsVenue: Santa Clara Convention Center	Santa Clara Convention Center Santa Clara, CA
		Fridays–Sundays, Nov. 27–Dec. 20, 2026Fridays–Sundays, Nov. 27–Dec. 20, 2026 Festival of Lights Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens’ handmade holiday light show featuring original displays, illuminated pathways, garden-themed scenes, community nonprofit partnerships, and an annual fundraiser for the Gardens.Venue: Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens	Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens Fort Bragg, CA
		July 9-Sept. 4, 2026July 9-Sept. 4, 2026 Festival of Arts / Pageant of the Masters Laguna Beach's long-running arts season works as a coastal getaway anchor, combining gallery-style browsing, evening performance tradition, and a setting built for a full weekend.Venue: Festival of Arts grounds	Festival of Arts grounds Laguna Beach, CA
		July 11-12, 2026July 11-12, 2026 Lotus Festival Echo Park's Lotus Festival gives BAR readers an easy LA cultural anchor, pairing Asian Pacific community celebration with lakeside food, music, dance, and weekend festival energy.Venue: Echo Park Lake	Echo Park Lake Los Angeles, CA
		July 17-Aug. 16, 2026July 17-Aug. 16, 2026 OC Fair OC Fair is a major Southern California fair option for BAR readers, with classic fair food, rides, exhibits, music, and a full Costa Mesa getaway window.Venue: OC Fair & Event Center	OC Fair & Event Center Costa Mesa, CA
		July 29-Aug. 9, 2026July 29-Aug. 9, 2026 Ventura County Fair Ventura County Fair adds a seaside fair option, giving BAR readers coastal atmosphere, carnival energy, livestock traditions, food, and concerts within a practical LA-adjacent getaway.Venue: Ventura County Fairgrounds	Ventura County Fairgrounds Ventura, CA
		Aug. 1-2, 2026Aug. 1-2, 2026 HARD Summer Music Festival HARD Summer gives music-focused BAR readers a true festival-ground option in Inglewood, with multi-day electronic and hip-hop energy beyond a standard concert listing.Venue: Hollywood Park	Hollywood Park Inglewood, CA
		Aug. 7-23, 2026Aug. 7-23, 2026 LA Jazz Festival LA Jazz Festival brings a citywide jazz moment to the slate, with neighborhood concerts, beach programming, cultural resonance, and enough scale to anchor an LA visit.Venue: Multiple LA-area venues	Multiple LA-area venues Los Angeles, CA
		Aug. 8, 2026Aug. 8, 2026 Head in the Clouds LA Head in the Clouds adds a pan-Asian music and culture festival to the LA mix, useful for readers tracking destination-scale youth culture and outdoor festival energy.Venue: Brookside at the Rose Bowl	Brookside at the Rose Bowl Pasadena, CA
		Aug. 14-16, 2026Aug. 14-16, 2026 KCON LA KCON LA moves forward as the convention-format exception, pairing Korean culture, music, food, beauty, fandom, and downtown LA scale into a clear trip-planning event.Venue: Crypto.com Arena + Los Angeles Convention Center	Crypto.com Arena + Los Angeles Convention Center Los Angeles, CA
		Aug. 14-16, 2026Aug. 14-16, 2026 626 Night Market – Arcadia 626 Night Market gives BAR readers a food-forward San Gabriel Valley stop, built around Asian night-market flavors, vendor discovery, and a social evening festival atmosphere.Venue: Santa Anita Park	Santa Anita Park Arcadia, CA
		Aug. 15-23, 2026Aug. 15-23, 2026 Nisei Week Japanese Festival Nisei Week is a strong Little Tokyo cultural anchor, connecting Japanese American heritage, parade energy, traditional arts, food, and community gathering across multiple festival days.Venue: Little Tokyo	Little Tokyo Los Angeles, CA
		Aug. 29-30, 2026Aug. 29-30, 2026 New Blues Festival New Blues Festival adds a Long Beach waterfront music option, with blues-centered programming that can appeal to BAR readers looking beyond arena concerts.Venue: Shoreline Aquatic Park	Shoreline Aquatic Park Long Beach, CA
		Aug. 29, 2026Aug. 29, 2026 Leimert Park Jazz Festival Leimert Park Jazz Festival belongs on the slate for its Black cultural grounding, public jazz focus, and South LA community identity that aligns naturally with BAR.Venue: Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza	Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza Los Angeles, CA
		Aug. 29, 2026Aug. 29, 2026 Daisy Chain Fields A one-day Irvine music festival at Great Park pairing a women-led lineup with art installations, maker vendors, and cause-focused nonprofit partners, giving OC a clear destination-style festival anchor.Venue: Great Park	Great Park Irvine, CA
		Sept. 5-7, 2026Sept. 5-7, 2026 Fiesta Hermosa Fiesta Hermosa gives the LA slate a beach-city arts and community festival, with makers, food, music, and an easy South Bay weekend setting.Venue: Downtown Hermosa Beach	Downtown Hermosa Beach Hermosa Beach, CA
		Sept. 5-7, 2026Sept. 5-7, 2026 Long Beach Greek Festival Long Beach Greek Festival adds a cultural food weekend to the LA slate, with Greek traditions, music, and community flavor in a destination-friendly coastal city.Venue: Long Beach Greek Festival grounds	Long Beach Greek Festival grounds Long Beach, CA
		Sept. 10-13, 2026Sept. 10-13, 2026 Big Blues Bender Big Blues Bender clears the Vegas bar as a dedicated blues getaway, with resort-based festival programming that is more than routine casino entertainment.Venue: Westgate Las Vegas	Westgate Las Vegas Las Vegas, NV
		Sept. 12-13, 2026Sept. 12-13, 2026 LAWineFest LAWineFest gives adults a food-and-wine festival option in the LA market, useful for readers planning a tasting-centered weekend without treating it as a dinner or class.Venue: Los Angeles Equestrian Center	Los Angeles Equestrian Center Burbank, CA
		Sept. 18-19, 2026Sept. 18-19, 2026 iHeartRadio Music Festival 2026 iHeartRadio Music Festival is a national-scale Vegas music anchor, useful for BAR readers who plan travel around multi-act arena festival weekends.Venue: T-Mobile Arena	T-Mobile Arena Las Vegas, NV
		Sept. 25-27, 2026Sept. 25-27, 2026 Ohana Festival Ohana Festival is a clear coastal music getaway, pairing a beachside Dana Point setting with multi-day festival programming that can justify a Southern California trip.Venue: Doheny State Beach	Doheny State Beach Dana Point, CA
		Sept. 26-27, 2026Sept. 26-27, 2026 Pasadena Chalk Festival Pasadena Chalk Festival adds a visual-arts festival with public-making energy, giving BAR readers an approachable outdoor arts stop in the San Gabriel Valley.Venue: Brookside Park / Kidspace area	Brookside Park / Kidspace area Pasadena, CA
		Sept. 27, 2026Sept. 27, 2026 Abbot Kinney Festival Abbot Kinney Festival brings a Venice street-festival feel to the slate, with makers, food, music, and neighborhood energy that can shape a Westside day trip.Venue: Abbot Kinney Boulevard	Abbot Kinney Boulevard Los Angeles, CA
		Oct. 1-4, 2026Oct. 1-4, 2026 LA Korean Festival LA Korean Festival gives BAR readers a major Koreatown cultural weekend, with food, performances, vendors, and community celebration in a central LA setting.Venue: Seoul International Park	Seoul International Park Los Angeles, CA
		Oct. 2-4, 2026Oct. 2-4, 2026 Los Angeles Greek Fest Los Angeles Greek Fest adds a central LA food-and-culture weekend, built around Greek music, dance, cuisine, and community gathering rather than a one-off meal.Venue: St. Sophia Cathedral area	St. Sophia Cathedral area Los Angeles, CA
		Oct. 3-4, 2026Oct. 3-4, 2026 Art in the Park Art in the Park adds a non-Strip Vegas-area anchor, with a large outdoor arts setting in Boulder City that can pair naturally with a getaway itinerary.Venue: Boulder City parks	Boulder City parks Boulder City, NV
		Oct. 8-11 and Oct. 15-18, 2026Oct. 8-11 and Oct. 15-18, 2026 Catalina Island JazzTrax Festival Catalina Island JazzTrax is a natural Weekend Getaway anchor, combining jazz programming with Avalon travel appeal across two October festival weekends.Venue: Avalon venues	Avalon venues Avalon, CA
		Oct. 10-11, 2026Oct. 10-11, 2026 Reggae Rise Up Vegas Reggae Rise Up Vegas adds a genre-specific music festival to the strict slate, with enough multi-act identity to be more than a standard Vegas concert.Venue: Red Rock Casino Resort & Spa	Red Rock Casino Resort & Spa Las Vegas, NV
		Oct. 15-22, 2026Oct. 15-22, 2026 Newport Beach Film Festival Newport Beach Film Festival qualifies as a destination film option, pairing screenings and coastal lifestyle appeal for readers open to an Orange County arts getaway.Venue: Multiple Newport Beach venues	Multiple Newport Beach venues Newport Beach, CA
		Oct. 16-18, 2026Oct. 16-18, 2026 OC Japan Fair OC Japan Fair adds another selective Orange County cultural anchor, with Japanese food, marketplace discovery, and public festival energy beyond a local neighborhood outing.Venue: OC Fair & Event Center	OC Fair & Event Center Costa Mesa, CA
		Oct. 21-25, 2026Oct. 21-25, 2026 AFI FEST AFI FEST gives the LA slate a major film-industry anchor, useful for BAR readers tracking public screenings, arts culture, and a Hollywood-centered getaway.Venue: TCL Chinese Theatres	TCL Chinese Theatres Los Angeles, CA
		Oct. 23-25, 2026Oct. 23-25, 2026 LA Times Food Bowl LA Times Food Bowl is a strong food-festival anchor, giving BAR readers a weekend built around chefs, tasting, LA food culture, and a recognizable event setting.Venue: Paramount Studios Backlot	Paramount Studios Backlot Los Angeles, CA
		Oct. 24, 2026Oct. 24, 2026 Hollywood Forever Dia de los Muertos Hollywood Forever Dia de los Muertos is a major LA cultural gathering, centered on remembrance, art, music, food, and community ritual in a distinctive Hollywood setting.Venue: Hollywood Forever Cemetery	Hollywood Forever Cemetery Los Angeles, CA
		Oct. 25-Nov. 2, 2026Oct. 25-Nov. 2, 2026 Olvera Street Dia de los Muertos Festival Olvera Street's Dia de los Muertos programming adds a downtown cultural thread, with altars, processions, workshops, and public gathering across several fall festival days.Venue: Olvera Street / El Pueblo	Olvera Street / El Pueblo Los Angeles, CA
		Oct. 29-Nov. 1, 2026Oct. 29-Nov. 1, 2026 Concours at Wynn Las Vegas Concours at Wynn gives the Vegas slate a luxury auto entry, aimed at travelers interested in design, collector cars, and a polished Strip event experience.Venue: Wynn Las Vegas	Wynn Las Vegas Las Vegas, NV
		Nov. 6, 2026Nov. 6, 2026 SEMA Fest / SEMA Show Friday Public Day SEMA Fest should be staged only as the public car-culture component, giving BAR readers modified vehicles, music, and expo energy without listing trade-only SEMA.Venue: Las Vegas Convention Center area	Las Vegas Convention Center area Las Vegas, NV
		Nov. 20-29, 2026Nov. 20-29, 2026 Los Angeles Auto Show Los Angeles Auto Show is the LA auto entry that clears the scale bar, giving readers a public destination show rather than a neighborhood cruise night.Venue: Los Angeles Convention Center	Los Angeles Convention Center Los Angeles, CA

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