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JANUARY
Napa Lighted Art Festival: Jan. 15-March 13, downtown Napa and the Oxbow District. Enjoy eight, spectacular lighted art installations from 6 to 9 post meridiem Monday-Thursday and 6 to 10 post meridiem Friday-Sunday, plus artist meet-and-greets, a residential district art project by Children ’ s Museum Napa Valley and a one-night music performance by Festival Napa Valley. Check out the schedule at donapa.com/lighted-art-festival .
San Francisco Chinese New Year Festival and Parade: Jan. 29-March 6. Festivities include the Flower Market Fair ( Jan. 29-30, Chinatown ), taiwanese New Year celebration and Choy Sun Doe ( Feb. 1, Chinatown ), a chinese New Year Parade ( Feb. 19, location tba ) with floats, ferocious lions, firecrackers and a 288-foot long Golden Dragon, and Community Street Fair ( Feb. 19-20, Chinatown ) with taiwanese tribe dance, opera, drumming and more. Details : chineseparade.com/
FEBRUARY
Dilworth Chinese New Year Performance: 4:30 post meridiem Feb. 2, Dilworth, 1101 Strayer Drive, San Jose. Waha Montessori : bit.ly/3Ct6qOn
Lunar New Year Celebration: Feb. 5, Children ’ s Discovery Museum, 180 Woz Way, San Jose. Check back for information : cdm.org/event/lunar-new-year
San Francisco Symphony Chinese New Year concert: 5 post meridiem Feb. 5, Davies Symphony Hall, 201 Van Ness Ave. Celebrate the year of the Tiger with the S.F. symphony orchestra at this vibrant consequence that draws upon asian traditions, past and deliver. Enjoy family-friendly activities followed by a performance ( $ 35- $ 85 ) of Eastern and Western orchestral works. Continue the festivities at the dramatic, post-concert feast ( ticket information tba ). Sfsymphony.org
54th California International Antiquarian Book Fair — Feb. 11-13, Oakland Marriott City Center, 1001 Broadway, Oakland. Featuring the collections and rare treasures of 120 booksellers from around the world. Includes a excerpt of manuscripts, early american and european literature, modern first editions, children ’ mho books, maps and autograph, a well as antiquarian books on history, skill, law, computer architecture, cook, wine and a wide range of other topics. $ 10- $ 25. www.cabookfair.com
Seltzerland: Feb. 19, Monarch Bay Golf Club, 13800 Monarch Bay Drive, San Leandro. Spend the good afternoon tasting 100+ unique hard seltzers. Includes munchies, tons of Seltzer swag and photograph ops. $ 29- $ 49. Eventbrite : bit.ly/3IF4zKv
Noise Pop: Feb. 21-27. Multiple Bay Area venues. This festival celebrates freelancer music, film, and art with acts including Alex G, The Drums performing “ Portamento ”, Dorian Electra, King Woman, The Microphones, Guapdad 4000, VTSS and Vegyn. $ 99- $ 389. noisepopfest.com/info
MARCH
The Real Irish Comedy Fest: March 10-18. diverse Bay Area venues. This St. Patrick ’ second series showcases Irish comedic talent — Sean Finnerty, Martin Angolo, Dave Nihill and more — at assorted venues, from Healdsburg to Santa Cruz. Among them : March 11, Santa Cruz ’ s Kuumbwa Jazz Club ( $ 25- $ 30. Eventbrite : bit.ly/3Gp8FVo ) ; 7 post meridiem March 12, Pleasanton ’ s Firehouse Arts Center ( $ 30- $ 40. Firehouse box office : bit.ly/3DKDXV0 ; 7:30 post meridiem March 13, Walnut Creek ’ s Lesher Center for the Arts ( $ 30, Lesher Center : bit.ly/339nvAU ; and more .
St. Patrick’s Day Celebration: March 12-13. Dublin Civic Center, 100 Civic Plaza, Dublin. Details tba. Expect Irish entertainment, authentic Irish foods and beverages, an irish marketplace, parade and more. Dublin.ca.gov
CANCELLED — Patrick’s Pawade 2022: 1-4 post meridiem March 20. Patrick ’ south Park, Fort Mason, San Francisco. This fundraiser for Rocket Dog Rescue features dog yoga, a canine costume contest, longest human burrow record try and more. spare entree. Dog yoga is $ 20. Eventbrite : bit.ly/3DK5HJ6
APRIL
Pacific Coast Dream Machines: 10 a.m.-4 post meridiem April 24. Half Moon Bay Airport, 9850 N. Cabrillo Highway, Half Moon Bay. This festival features 2,000 drive, flying and working machines from the 20th and 21st centuries. The world ’ s cool cars, vintage buses, custom motorcycles, tricked out trucks, satiny streamliners, one-of-a-kind antiques and historic military aircraft will be on display. $ 15- $ 40. Dreammachines.miramarevents.com
Himalayan Fair: leap 2022. Postponed final October, the fair is typically held at Live Oak Park, 1300 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley, with more than 100 vendors, live music, tarot card, children ’ south crafts and food booths. himalayanfair.net/
MAY
Art on the Main: 10 a.m.-6 post meridiem May 14, 10 a.m.-5 post meridiem May 15, North Main Street from Civic Drive to Mount Diablo Boulevard., Walnut Creek. Browse the art festival booths for ceramics, glass, paintings, photography and beautiful leather. Enjoy alive music and food and wine booths. thewalnutfestival.org/art-on-the-main.html
Fremont Burger & Brew Fest: 11 a.m.-5 post meridiem May 21. Capitol Avenue from Paseo Padre Parkway to Liberty Street in business district Fremont. Sample burgers, sliders and brews from Bay area breweries and food booths and enjoy live entertainment. Includes a Burger Throwdown cooking contest. BurgerandBrewFest.com
Bottle Rock Napa: 11:30 a.m.-10 post meridiem May 27-29. Napa Valley Expo, 575 Third St., Napa. stopping point year ’ second music festival featured 80 bands, including The Highwomen, Guns N ’ Roses and Foo Fighters, on five stages, angstrom well as epicure food, wine and beer stalls, a culinary stage and more. The 2022 lineup is tba. Find details at bottlerocknapavalley.com .
Bay Area KidFest: 10 ante meridiem to 6 post meridiem May 28-29 and until 5 post meridiem May 30. Mt. Diablo High School, 2450 Grant St., Concord. Enjoy kid-friendly games, rides and activities, food booths and a meet-and-greet with Chase & Skye from “ PAW Patrol. ” Admission is $ 8, with fees for food and rides. KidFestConcord.com
Mushroom Mardi Gras: 10 a.m.-7 post meridiem May 28 and 10 a.m.-6 post meridiem May 29. 17000 Monterey Road, Morgan Hill. Browse the handicraft booths and gourmet food stalls as you enjoy live entertainment from strolling musicians and street performers, beer and wine gardens, premium wine tasting ( $ 30 ), cooking demonstrations, a mushroom exhibition and MunchkinLand for the kids. mhmmg.org/home
Carnaval San Francisco: Festival May 28-29, with parade May 29. The revel covers 17 blocks in San Francisco ’ second Mission district, offering five chief stages, 50 local performing artists, and 400 vendors. Enjoy international food, dance and live entertainment for families and friends of all heathen, social and economic backgrounds. free admission. carnavalsanfrancisco.org
San Ramon Art and Wind Festival : May 29-30, San Ramon Central Park, 12501 Alcosta Blvd., San Ramon. Event typically includes kite-making workshops, kite-flying demonstration, professional kite flyers, children ’ s activities, arts and crafts and food booths. release admission. bit.ly/2jzqXuI
Contra Costa County Fair: Mid-May. Contra Costa County Fairgrounds, 1201 W. tenth St., Antioch. This county bonny is typically held in recently spring and includes rides, an Xtreme sports zone, games, live music, an agribusiness pavilion, and food and drink booths. Details will be posted here : Contracostafair.com
Oakland Greek Festival: Mid-May. Greek Orthodox Cathedral of the Ascension, 4700 Lincoln Ave., Oakland. In previous years, the fair has included music, dancing, food and wine. Check the web site for update data. Oaklandgreekfestival.com
JUNE
Japanese Culture Fair : 11 a.m.-6 post meridiem June 4. previous years ’ festivals were held at Mission Plaza, 103 Emmet St., Santa Cruz, with booths and entertainment showcasing japanese culture, arts and crafts. free entrance fee. jcfsantacruz.org
Redwood Mountain Faire: 11 a.m.-8 post meridiem June 4-5. Roaring Camp, 5355 Graham Hill Road, Felton. Enjoy live music, arts and crafts, children ’ s activities and food and beverage booths. Tickets are $ 25- $ 40, kids under 12 are absolve. Redwoodmountainfaire.com
Walnut Creek Art & Wine Festival : June 4-5. Heather Farm Park, 301 N. San Carlos Drive, Walnut Creek. former years ’ festivals included live music, a craft marketplace, food and wine booths, children ’ second activities, and a craft beer garden and sports lounge with big-screen television. spare admission. Festivalnet : bit.ly/3dc6JTw
Dia de Portugal Festival: 10 a.m.-5 post meridiem June 11. History Park, 1650 Senter Road, San Jose. This portuguese inheritance celebration includes food and beverage stalls, museum exhibits, hot entertainment, a parade, children ’ south carnival, music and more. free entrance fee. diadeportugalca.org
Alameda County Fair : June 17-July 10, Alameda County Fairgrounds, 4501 Pleasanton Ave., Pleasanton. previous years ’ fair included a rodeo, horse race, monster truck events, carnival, bonny exhibits, live music and food and drink booths. Check the web site for update information. alamedacountyfair.com/2022-fair
North Beach Festival: 10 a.m.-6 post meridiem June 18-19. North Beach zone, San Francisco. previous years fests included circus performances, italian street painting, live music, arts and crafts and food carts. Northbeachfestival.org
King of the County BBQ Challenge and Music Festival: 10 a.m.-7 post meridiem June 18, 10 a.m.-5 post meridiem June 19. Martinez Regional Shoreline Park, 1 Ferry St., Martinez. Enjoy exist music, corn hole, bouncing house, face painting and finger-licking food. free entrance fee and parking. countybbq.com
Vallejo Juneteenth Festival: June 18. Details tba. traditionally, the event has included live entertainment, food and beverage stalls, craft booths, family health resources and more. vallejojuneteenth.com
Berkeley Juneteenth Festival: 11 a.m.-7 post meridiem June 19. South Berkeley ’ s five-block Alcatraz-Adeline corridor. In previous years, the festival has included African cram, sleep together, blues, neo-soul, gospel, rhythm method of birth control and blues and reggae music, deoxyadenosine monophosphate well as exhibits, health screenings, two-on-two basketball tourney, artwork and crafts and food booths. Berkeleyjuneteenth.org
San Francisco LGBT Pride Celebration and Parade: June 25-26. In previous years, the celebration has been held at Civic Center Plaza, San Francisco, and included 20 stages and venues of entertainment. www.sf pride.or
Temescal Street Fair : Scheduled for June. Temescal District, Telegraph Avenue between 41st and 51st streets, Oakland. In previous years, the bazaar included music, local artists, carnival rides and food and drink booths. Details will be posted at temescalstreetfair.org .
Pirate Festival: In former years, the festival was held in June at Vallejo Waterfront Park, 298 Mare Island Way, Vallejo. The festival included a pirate camping, swimming mermaids, treasure hunts, costume contests, colorful sea family and a children ’ s area. Check for updates at norcalpiratefestival.com .
Stern Grove Festival: In former years the festival was mid June through mid August. 19th Avenue and Sloat Boulevard, San Francisco. Repairs are still afoot after flooding ended the 2021 festival prematurely, but arrest for updates at sterngrove.org as summer nears .
Chocolate & Chalk Art Festival: last year ’ sulfur consequence was held in June in the “ Gourmet Ghetto, ’ North Shattuck Avenue, Berkeley. The festival typically includes methamphetamine art and delicious chocolate. free entree. Details will be posted at bit.ly/2KrLttm .
Halal Fest: In previous years, the festival was held at the end of June at Town Fair Plaza, 39100 State St., Fremont. The festival typically includes food booths serving Pakistani, Middle Eastern, Arab, Mediterranean, African and American fare, plus global arts vendors and children ’ randomness activities. Find update at halalfest.com .
JULY 4 EVENTS
Here’s just a sampling of possibilities:
Fillmore Jazz Festival: Fourth of July weekend. On Fillmore Street between Jackson and Eddy streets, San Francisco. This festival typically features hot music on multiple stages and 12 blocks of booths offering artwork, crafts and gourmet food and beverages. fillmorejazzfest.com/
Half Moon Bay Ol’ Fashioned 4th of July Parade and Festival: 11 a.m.-4 post meridiem, parade, noon-1:30 pm., Main Street, downtown Half Moon Bay. The celebration typically features music, craft beer, wine, cocktails and food trucks. The kids ’ playfulness zone will feature a bungee jump, cornhole and more. july4th.miramarevents.com/about-the-event.html
Antioch 4th of July Parade & Celebration: In previous years, the celebration was held in the City Hall park lot and the parade on West Second and E streets. Celebration typically includes a pancake breakfast, survive entertainment, food booths, a car show and a firework show that starts at 9:20 p.m. Check for updates at celebrateantioch.org/event .
California’s Great America: Enjoy the regular rides and amusements, then stay for the fireworks show that ’ s normally visible from the Flight Deck roller coaster plaza. 4701 Great America Parkway, Santa Clara. Details will be posted at cagreatamerica.com .
Fairfield 4th of July Parade and Family Activities: In previous years, the 4th of July parade was held downtown with other activities — food booths, live music, contests and more — at Annex Lawn, 600 Texas St. Look for updates at visitfairfieldca.com/events .
Foster City 4th of July Celebration: In previous years, the celebration included a pancake breakfast, frump picture contest, barbecue and public house style triviality. Details will be posted at fostercity.org .
4th of July Community Celebration: In previous years, the celebration was held at Community Park 2, 20 Benton Way, American Canyon, and included a parade, live music and fireworks beginning at dusk ( typically 9:30 post meridiem ). Check for updates at www.cityofamericancanyon.org .
Mountain View Family Celebration: previous years ’ events included riffs on the “ venture under the stars ” theme. concluding year, that included a 4th of July camping adventure kit out with south ’ mores, a constellation guide, craft kits and camping activity ideas. When the date nears, check for specifics at mountainview.gov/depts/cs/events/july4thfireworks.asp
Orinda 4th of July : In former years, the celebration was held in front of the Community Center, 28 Orinda Way, and included a flag-raising ceremony, fun function, parade and concert. Find details at orindaparade.com/events.html .
Six Flags Discovery Kingdom: 10:30 a.m.-10 post meridiem July 3-4. 1001 Fairgrounds Drive SW, Vallejo. In former years, a firework show was offered after a sidereal day of rides and live entertainment. Check for updates at sixflags.com/discoverykingdom .
Spirit of Watsonville 4th of July Events: previous years ’ celebrations included a vicinity parade, mayor ’ s bicycle ride and a Red, White and Blue concert at City Plaza. Details will be posted at www.watsonvillerec.com .
JULY
Stanislaus County Fair: July 8-17. 900 N. Broadway, Turlock. previous fairs included closely life-size dinosaurs stomping and roar, a children ’ mho area, exist music and exhibits. stancofair.com
Festival Napa Valley: July 15-24. Venues across Napa Valley. This summer arts festival includes first musicians, dancers, artists and gourmet food. Find information updates at festivalnapavalley.org .
Bastille Day Festival and Bal Populaire: 10 a.m.-7 post meridiem July 16, Embarcadero Plaza, San Francisco. previous years ’ celebrations included food, wine and beer booths, a vintage Citroen car show, a children ’ second garden, french Quarter tours, french music, a waiters race and a operation with local french bands. Free. bastilledaysf.org
Menlo Summer Fest: 10 a.m.-6 post meridiem July 16-17. Santa Cruz Avenue, downtown Menlo Park. The fest features live music, art, food and drink booths, home and garden exhibits, health and health displays, kids ’ fun partition and more, summerfest.miramarevents.com
Monterey Scottish Games & Celtic Festival: July 16-17. Monterey County Fair & Event Center, 2004 Fairground Road. The 51st annual festival will include populate music, dance, food stalls, whiskey tastings and Scotland and Ireland-inspired athletic spectacles. montereyscotgames.com
Cabrillo Festival of Contemporary Music: July 24-Aug. 2, Santa Cruz. The plan typically includes celebrated musicians, composers and guest artists. The 2022 lineup is tba. Check for updates at cabrillomusic.org/
Santa Clara County Fair: July 27-31 and Aug. 3-7. Santa Clara County Fairgrounds, 344 Tully Road, San Jose. last year ’ second events included : interactional STEAM root ( skill, technical school, technology, agriculture/art, mathematics ) technical school displays, plus arts and crafts competitions, livestock and farming exhibits, circus games and food booths. Find ticket, agenda and entertainment details at thefair.org .
Los Altos Arts & Wine Festival: typically held in July in downtown Los Altos, Main and State streets. In former years, the festival included fine art exhibits, live music, children ’ mho activities and food and drink booths. Free. bit.ly/2FwMDA8
Artichoke Festival: June 11-12, typically held at the Monterey County Fairgrounds, 2004 Fairground Road, Monterey. The festival normally includes casual cook demonstrations, a well as artichokes served every which direction — fried, steamed, grilled, aboard blimp or desegregate into cupcakes and frost cream. Details can be found at artichokefestival.org/ .
PAL Music Festival: last year ’ s festival, which benefits the Police Activities League, was held in July on-line. It included music, including blues, nation, reggae and salsa. absolve admission. Check for updates at PALMusicFestival.com .
Gilroy Garlic Festival: final year ’ sulfur festival was held on two weekends at the end of July at Gilroy Presbyterian Church at 6000 Miller Ave. in Gilroy. The festival typically includes games, know music, a cook contest, cooking demos and a Gourmet Alley batting order of garlicky menu, from lush scampi to garlic boodle. Specifics will be posted at gilroygarlicfestivalassociation.com/events .
Berkeley Kite Festival: In former years, the festival was held at the end of July at Cesar E. Chavez Park at the Berkeley Marina. The festival typically includes giant creature kites, free kite-making lessons, team kite flying, food booths, live music, a sugarcoat drop and a children ’ sulfur zone with crafts. Free. berkeleykitefestival.com
[email protected] Chamber Music Festival: The festival is typically held in late July and early August at the Center for Performing Arts at Menlo-Atherton and Menlo School. In years past, the festival has attracted ace artists, such as the Schumann Quartet and Russian baritone Nikolay Borchev, to the mainstage. musicatmenlo.org/
Art + Soul Oakland: In 2019, the festival was held at the end of July in downtown Oakland and included be music, dance, food booths and family playfulness. Check for updates at Artandsouloakland.com .
AUGUST
Santa Clara County Fair: July 27-31 and Aug. 3-7. Santa Clara County Fairgrounds, 344 Tully Road, San Jose. last year ’ second events included : interactional STEAM theme ( skill, technical school, technology, agriculture/art, mathematics ) technical school displays, plus arts and crafts competitions, livestock and department of agriculture exhibits, circus games and food booths. Find ticket, schedule and entertainment details at thefair.org .
Outside Lands : Aug. 5-7. Golden Gate Park, San Francisco. Celebrate live music and Bay Area food, wine, beer and drollery. Line-ups for 2022 are tba. 2021 prices were $ 165- $ 855. Details on the 2022 festival will be posted at sfoutsidelands.com .
Fremont Festival of the Arts: 10 a.m.-6 post meridiem August 6-7. Downtown Fremont, along Paseo Padre Parkway and nearby streets. In previous years, this festival boasted more than 500 arts and crafts booths, Kid City, live music and food, beer and wine stalls. fremontfestival.net
Palo Alto Festival of the Arts: 10 a.m.-6 post meridiem Aug. 26-27. University Ave., Palo Alto. Browse 300 fine art and contemporary craft displays and the workplace of more than 60 italian street painters. Check out the children ’ randomness art studio, deoxyadenosine monophosphate well as the sculpture plaza and food and drink stalls. Free. Festivalnet : bit.ly/3DJMvLz
Silicon Valley Pride Parade and Festival: Aug. 27-28. In previous years, the festival was held at Plaza De Cesar Chavez Park, 1 Paseo De San Antonio, San Jose. Events typically include live entertainment and food and drink booths, a well as a parade on Market Street. svpride.com/
Rosie Rally Home Front Festival: last year ’ s festival, sponsored by the Rosie the Riveter World War II Home Front National Historical Park in Richmond, went virtual for two weeks in August. The festival will repeat its virtual campaign in 2022. Plans for an in-person festival have not yet been set. Check for updates at rosietheriveter.org .
San Jose Jazz Summer Fest : In previous years, the festival was held in August at Plaza de Cesar Chavez, 170 S. Market St., San Jose. The celebration typically includes more than 120 jazz performances on 12 stages in downtown San Jose. Details will be posted at Summerfest.sanjosejazz.org .
Strawberry Festival: last year ’ s festival was held in August in downtown Watsonville and included odoriferous treats, family activities and live entertainment. Check the Watsonville Parks and Recreation web site for details : bit.ly/3vOOtXm .
Japanese Summer Festival: This festival is typically held in August at the Diablo japanese american Club, 3165 Treat Blvd., Concord. It normally includes taiko, judo and kendo, obon and authoritative japanese dance, Ikebana flower arrange, children ’ south games, a trade boutique and sushi stalls. Check for 2022 updates at diablojaclub.com/summer-festival .
Kids ‘N Fun Festival: previously, the festival was held in August at the Memorial Park Amphitheater, 21163 Anton Way, Cupertino. The festival typically includes children ’ second activities, games, performances and external food booths. The event ’ mho 2022 dates and details will be available this spring on the city of Cupertino ’ s web site : bit.ly/3pIpZxE .
Burlingame on the Avenue: Will be held in August on Burlingame Avenue in Burlingame. In previous years it featured jazz, rock and blues bands. For update check the city ’ s web site : bit.ly/2HMLMNA .
Hayward Zucchini Festival : The last zuke festival — in 2019 — was held in August at Southland Mall in Hayward. The event typically includes a huge array of zucchini dishes, a zucchini-growing contest, know music, arts and crafts booths, children ’ randomness rides and food stalls. Find updates for 2022 at hayward-ca.gov/discover/calendar ? page=19 .
Scotts Valley Art, Wine and Beer Festival: concluding year ’ s festival was held in August at Skypark, 361 Kings Village Road, Scotts Valley. The festival typically includes fine art booths, live music, a car express and food, wine and beer stalls. Free. Find 2022 specifics at svartfestival.com/ .
Italian Family Festa: In previous years, the festival was held in August at History Park, 1650 Senter Road, San Jose. The celebration typically includes italian food and wine booths, a grapeshot stomp, bocce, exist music, cultural seminars and historical/genealogical displays. Free. Find updates at italianfamilyfestasj.org .
Hot San Jose Nights: concluding year ’ sulfur event was held at the end of August at Reid-Hillview Airport, 2500 Cunningham Ave., San Jose. The event typically includes a classical car show, airplanes on display, military tank rides, a STEAM festival for children, live music and small aircraft flights for kids ages 8-17. Free. Updates can be found at hotsanjosenights.com .
Pleasanton Harvest Festival : concluding year ’ randomness festival was held in August at Alameda Fairgrounds, 4501 Pleasanton Ave., Pleasanton. The autumn-themed event typically includes craft booths and food and swallow stalls. Tickets are $ 4- $ 9. Find update at hypertext transfer protocol : //harvestfestival.com/pleasanton .
SEPTEMBER
Kings Mountain Art Fair: 10 a.m.-5 post meridiem Sept. 3-5. death class ’ randomness festival was virtual, but this fair typically features original art by independent artists, alive entertainment and food and drink booths. Details about the 2022 clean will be posted at kingsmountainartfair.org .
Scottish Highland Gathering and Games: typically held Labor Day weekend at the Alameda County Fairgrounds, 4501 Pleasanton Ave., Pleasanton. Events normally include caber flip and other acrobatic feats, traditional music and dance, Celtic heritage events, sheep cad trials, whiskey tastings and kin gatherings. Thescottishgames.com
Millbrae Art & Wine Festival: typically held on Labor Day weekend. Broadway Avenue between Victoria and Meadow Glen, Millbrae. The festival normally includes live music, art and crafts booths, food stalls, a children ’ second playland and a car show. Free. Check Everfest for updates : bit.ly/31JCSjh
San Francisco Fringe Festival: September 8-17. exit Theatre, 156 Eddy St., San Francisco. The thirtieth annual festival features live in-person dramaturgy and unpredictable phase shows by more than 20 performers and ensembles. Find the complete line-up and ticket information when the consequence draws closer at fringefestivals.com/festival/san-francisco-fringe-festival .
Pittsburg Seafood & Music Festival: Sept. 10-11. Pittsburg Marina. In previous years, the festival has included seafood booths, jet ski races, arts and crafts, entertainment rides, rock wall climb, live entertainment and wine and beer stalls. absolve entrance fee. Find update at pittsburgseafoodandmusicfestival.com
Solano Avenue Stroll: Sept. 11. Solano Avenue in Berkeley and Albany. This street fair features live entertainment, food booths, handicrafts, a parade and rides. Free. bit.ly/1AvLAHb
Santa Cruz County Fair: Sept. 14-18. County Fairgrounds, 2601 E. Lake Ave., Watsonville. In previous years, the carnival has included carnival rides, livestock exhibits, food booths, live music and children ’ s activities. Find update and tag prices at www.santacruzcountyfair.com .
Northern California Renaissance Faire: previously held in mid-september. 2022 at Casa de Fruta, 10031 Pacheco Pass Highway, Hollister. The carnival typically includes Renaissance-era pageant, populate music, artisans, Celtic concerts and food and drink in vendors. Updates will be posted at norcalrenfaire.com/
Bark in the Park: 10 a.m.-5 post meridiem Sept. 17. William Street Park, S. 16th and E. William streets, San Jose. In previous years, this event has included pawl costume and tail-wagging contests, cad agility demonstrations and seller stalls for humans and dogs. barksanjose.org
Lafayette Art & Wine Festival: Sept. 17-18. Downtown Lafayette. Browse the arts and crafts booths, enjoy live entertainment and children ’ second activities, and shop the food, wine and beer stalls. free admission. lafayettefestival.com
Monterey Jazz Festival : Sept. 23-25, Monterey County Fair and Event Center, 2004 Fairground Road, Monterey. The festival typically features scores of artists performing on eight stages. The 2022 lineup a well as ticket and other information will be posted at : montereyjazzfestival.org
Hardly Strictly Bluegrass: First weekend in October. Golden Gate Park, San Francisco. This enormous, exempt festival features an eclectic lineup of area, soul and folk music musicians performing on six outdoor stages. Check back for the batting order at hardlystrictlybluegrass.com .
Almaden Art & Wine Festival: typically held in September at Almaden Lake Park, corner of Almaden Expressway and Coleman Avenue, San Jose. The festival normally includes food and wine booths, know entertainment and a children ’ randomness partition. Details for 2022 will be posted at almadenwine.org .
Los Gatos Fiesta de Artes: In previous years, the fete was held in September on the Civic Center lawn in downtown Los Gatos. The fete broadly offers more than 220 artist booths, children ’ sulfur activities, live music and food, wine and beer stalls. Free. Find updates at lgfiesta.org .
Mountain View Art & Wine Festival: last year ’ mho festival was held in September on Castro Street in downtown Mountain View. The festival typically includes arts and crafts, live music, food and wine booths and a children ’ randomness park. free. Find update at mountainview.miramarevents.com .
Santa Clara Art & Wine Festival: In former years, the festival was held in September at Central Park, Santa Clara. The festival normally includes artwork and crafts booths, live entertainment, children ’ sulfur activities and food, beer and wine stalls. Find update at santaclaraartandwine.com .
Folsom Renaissance Faire & International Jousting Tournament: last year ’ south average was held in September at Folsom City Lions Park, 403 Stafford St., Folsom. The fair typically features more than 800 costume entertainers, plus shopkeepers and artisans, an external joust tournament and food and drink booths. Look for updates this summer at folsomfaire.com/ .
Pacific Coast Fog Fest: This festival is normally held in September in Pacifica along Palmetto Avenue. Past years have included a parade and marching band rival, know music, sand sculpt demonstration, 200 arts and crafts booths, food and drink stalls, plus a Family Fun Fest. Find more details at pacificcoastfogfest.com .
Salsa Festival: In former years, the festival was held in late September in downtown Redwood City. The festival typically includes populate salsa music, salsa dance and salsa tasting, plus a tequila taste, hands-on art projects, children ’ sulfur meet areaand food stalls. Check Redwood City ’ s web site for details : bit.ly/3IyscVh .
Northern California International Dragon Boat Festival: In former years, the festival was held in September at Lake Merritt, Oakland. The country ’ south largest dragon boat festival typically features teams from around the worldly concern competing in 40-foot draco boats, plus food carts, cultural arts performances, a kids zone and arts and crafts booths. Updates can be found at sfdragonboat.com .
Capitola Art & Wine Festival: In previous years, the festival was held in September at Capitola Village, Capitola, and included art exhibits, live music, food and wine booths and a kids area with free admission. Find update capitolachamber.com/art-and-wine-festival .
Oktoberfest Downtown Redwood City: last year ’ s Oktoberfest was held in September at Courthouse Square, 2200 Broadway, Redwood City. The festival included survive music, dancing, craft brews, german pretzels and brats, games and competitions. Check Redwood City ’ s web site at bit.ly/2XrbzYI .
Aloha Outrigger Races: last class ’ randomness event was held in September at the Santa Cruz Wharf, 21 Municipal Wharf, Santa Cruz. Events typically include outrigger races, island-style music and polynesian dance. Check the city of Santa Cruz ’ s web site for updates at bit.ly/3Gsz04J .
OCTOBER
Monterey Beer Festival: 12:30-5 post meridiem Oct. 15. Monterey County Fair & Event Center, 2004 Fairground Road, Monterey. The festival will showcase a wide align of new craft brews, plus live music and food booths. Find details at WhatsupMonterey : bit.ly/31JhFps
Bonny Doon Art, Wine & Brew Festival: Scheduled for fall 2022. In previous years, the festival was held at Equestrian Park, 3675 Bonny Doon Road, Bonny Doon. Enjoy an good afternoon of tastings with local anesthetic wineries and breweries, artist and trade vendors, food trucks and live bands. bonnydoonartandwinefestival.com
Campbell’s Oktoberfest: last year ’ second Oktoberfest was held in October in business district Campbell. The festival typically includes live music, beer, local wines, bavarian pretzels, german food, the chicken dance and stein hold and costume contests. Check for updates at Campbelloktoberfest.com
Festival of Globe’s India Day Festival: stopping point class ’ s festival was held in October at 39439 Paseo Padre Parkway, Fremont, and nearby streets. Events typically include a kids corner, rides and games, food festival, dance rival and exalted parade. exempt entree. Check for updates at www.fogsv.com .
NOVEMBER
San Mateo Harvest Festival: concluding year ’ sulfur festival was held in November at the San Mateo County Event Center, 1346 Saratoga Drive, San Mateo. The event typically includes craft booths and food and drink stalls. Tickets are $ 4- $ 9. Find update at harvestfestival.com/san-mateo
Napa Valley Film Festival: last year ’ mho festival was held in November in Napa, Yountville, St. Helena and Calistoga. The festival typically includes more than 100 newfangled autonomous films screened alongside awards-season contenders at venues throughout Napa Valley. Attendees enjoy interactions with visiting filmmakers and celebrities, film Q & As, culinary demonstrations and wine tastings and an range of parties and vintner dinners. Find update at NapaValleyFilmFest.org
Christmas in the Park: The 2021 vacation festival in San Jose ran from Thanksgiving through the beginning of January. It typically includes more than 500 deck Christmas trees, animated displays and an inflatable beer and wine garden along with nightly entertainment. In addition, Blinky ’ randomness Illuminated Holiday is a mile-long drive-through at San Jose ’ s Lake Cunningham Park with 12 theme areas, 100,000 synchronized lights and a custom holiday soundtrack. When the date nears, find specifics for 2022 at Christmasinthepark.com.
DECEMBER
Great America Winterfest: The 2021 festival ran from December through New Year ’ s Day at 4701 Great America Parkway, Santa Clara. In addition to the common rides, the festival typically includes vacation attractions, such as a find to send letters to the North Pole, Santa ’ second workshop, cookie broil in Mrs. Claus ’ kitchen and methamphetamine skate. Find update at cagreatamerica.com/events/winterfest
Fairy Winterland: last year ’ randomness festival ran the stopping point two weeks of December at Children ’ south Fairyland, 699 Bellevue Ave., Oakland. It included beamish lights and culturally-diverse holiday displays, a Black Santa and a Festival of Lights Parade with treats for the kids. childrensfairyland.brushfire.com/fairyland/518645
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