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54th Annual Castro Valley Fall Festival 2026 (Sept. 12-13)

54th Annual Castro Valley Fall Festival 2026 (Sept. 12-13)

Castro Valley/Eden Area Chamber of Commerce

The 54th Annual Castro Valley Fall Festival returns to Castro Valley Blvd. for a weekend of free, family-friendly activities including live music, pony rides, food, local vendors, and entertainment. The event spans two days and is open to the community.

Original Event Description:
_🍂 Castro Valley Fall Festival is almost here! Join us for two full days of food, live music, family entertainment, pony rides, local vendors, and community fun right on Castro Valley Blvd. Saturday, September 12 | 10 AM–6 PM Sunday, September 13 | 10 AM–5 PM Castro Valley Blvd. Come spend the weekend with us and celebrate the 54th Annual Castro Valley Fall Festival! #CastroValleyFallFestival #CastroValley #CastroValleyChamber #CastroValleyEvents #BayAreaEvents #EastBayEvents #SupportLocal_

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2026 Castro Valley Fall Festival 54th Annual
Saturday September 12 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday September 13 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Family Entertainment Fun Live Music Food Pony Rides
On Castro Valley Blvd.
Castro Valley / Eden Area Chamber of Commerce
Serving Ashland, Castro Valley, Cherryland, and San Lorenzo
Morrison General Contractor 510-538-9817
Sutter Health
Beard Papa’s fresh and natural cream puffs
Hard Hat

Upcoming 54th Annual Castro Valley Fall Festival 2026 (Sept. 12-13) Events

Disclaimer: Please double check event information with the event organizer as events can be canceled, details can change after they are added to our calendar, and errors do occur.


Cost: FREE
Categories: *Top Pick*, Community, Fairs & Festivals, In Person, Kids & Families, Outdoors

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