Fairs & Festivals
Inspired by San Francisco, Berkeley will once again throw a giant street party; Shattuck Avenue will transform into a car-free haven for 24 blocks from Rose to Channing and from Durant to Telegraph. This is an epic mile-long street party where people can stroll, cycle, dance, and joyfully play (including well-behaved pets) in the closed more...
In its 42nd year, The Union Street Music Festival is one of San Francisco’s largest annual free events. For the 2nd year in a row, it will feature over 24 live bands sprinkled throughout the 5 blocks of the festival. The entertainment areas will showcase five different genres: Jazz, Blues, Country, more...
San Francisco’s singing ambassador, Tony Bennett, himself, will unveil his honorary street sign on Saturday, June 2nd in front of the storied Fairmont Hotel where his first public performance of the iconic classic “I Left My Heart in San Francisco” took place in December 1961. From Noon – 3pm on June more...
Get ready for a brand new good ol’ fashioned block party & festival in SoMa featuring a bunch of local businesses (District, 25 Lusk, Cento, Local Tap, Steep and more) in the area teaming up to create a Summer Jam in the city. They are creating an outdoor beer garden with more...
Enjoy a mini-vacation spent in the midst of authentic Greek culture at the Oakland Greek Festival taking place at the Greek Orthodox Cathedral in the Oakland Hills. Find a plethora of Greek foods like Glyko pastries and warm lamb sandwiches, stroll through the marketplace (Agora), and take a few sprints around the more...
The Himalayan Fair offers a rare occasion to experience a unique Himalayan festival without leaving the Bay Area during the annual two-day Himalayan Fair in Berkeley’s Live Oak Park. 2018 Himalayan Fair May 19-20, 2018 – Saturday: 10 am to 7 pm – Sunday: 10 am to 5:30 pm Live Oak Park, Berkeley FREE Fairgoers will be treated to more...
This year, Bay Area Mural Festival is teaming up with Visit Oakland to put on the Oakland Mural Festival as part of the first ever Oakland Art Month. The Oakland Mural Festival will bring together master muralists and Oakland youth through a series of artist residencies and workshops culminating in the painting of up to more...
The San Francisco Rose Society continues its tradition with the annual Mother’s Day Rose Show at Golden Gate Park’s Hall of Flowers with a rose showcase in the exhibition hall. Exhibitors show their judged and award-winning garden roses. It’s a wonderful opportunity to view the many types of roses, from hybrid teas, more...
The annual Taiwanese American Cultural Festival will once again be held in Union Square. Over 10,000 people from all across the Bay Area attend this event yearly to experience the vibrancy of Taiwanese culture through food, music, performances and fun workshops. 26th Annual Taiwanese American Cultural Festival Saturday, May 12, 2018 | 10 am to 4 more...
With over 80,000 attendees, $92,000 raised for local non-profits and more than 150 local family farms and small businesses supported, Facebook Festival invites you once again to join on five Saturdays from May to October to enjoy and have fun while supporting different communities of local youth and mentoring programs. There will more...
SFMade Week 2018 is the annual weeklong celebration that champions locally made products, their makers and their people. The week features various events at local factories and retailers, including factory tours, demos, shopping. 2018 SFMade Week May 7–13, 2018 All over San Francisco Most tours are either free with RSVP or $5. Workshop fees vary. > Full 2018 more...
Between May and October in 2018, the Yerba Buena Gardens Festival presents 100 free performances on three outdoor stages in Yerba Buena Gardens. Admission is free and entertainment includes music, theater, dance, cultural events, educational and children’s programs.
See 100+ of SF’s classic lowrider cars from the ’40s, ’50s, ’60s and ’70s, along with lowrider bicycles and motorcycles when the San Francisco Lowrider Council presents the annual Cinco de Mayo “Give Something Back” Lowrider Show. 5th Annual Cinco de Mayo San Francisco Lowrider Car Show Saturday, May 5, 2018 | 10 more...
TURFinc is pleased to present the 1st Annual Cinco de Mayo Festival in partnership with Jack London Square on May 5th, 2018. 2018 Cinco de Mayo Urban Dance Festival Saturday, May 5, 2018 | Noon-7 pm Jack London Square, Oakland FREE The Festival features Turf Battles hosted by Chuy Gomez, Randy McPhly and Johhny5, with live more...
Join in this spring for a weekend along the farm trails during Blossoms, Bees & Barnyard Babies, when Sonoma County farmers open their gates and barn doors to offer a taste of life on the farm. Meet farm animals, cuddle baby animals, watch honey bees make honey, learn about Sonoma County’s more...
