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Fremont | 1900s-Style Old Fashioned 4th of July Festival at Ardenwood Farms | 2026

Saturday, July 4, 2026 - 10:00 am to 4:00 pm | Cost: $10*
*Fee: $10.00/adults; $8.00/seniors (62+); $5.00/ children (4-17); under 4 years free.
Ardenwood Historic Farm | 34600 Ardenwood Blvd. Fremont, CA 94555
East Bay

Event Details

Submitted by the Event Organizer

Ardenwood Historic Farm
Join us for a fun-filled community festival, 1900-style! Celebrate the United States of America’s 250th birthday with music, games, and activities for everyone all day long. Bring a picnic or grab a bite from our food vendor and spend the day the old-fashioned way!
Fee: $10.00/adults, $8.00/seniors (62+), $5.00/children (4-17), under 4 years free.
Advance Registration Available at East Bay Regional Park District

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: $10*
*Fee: $10.00/adults; $8.00/seniors (62+); $5.00/ children (4-17); under 4 years free.
Categories: **Annual Event**, 4th of July, East Bay, Fun & Games, In Person, Kids & Families, Live Music
Address: 34600 Ardenwood Blvd. Fremont, CA 94555

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