August Festivals at a Glance
Summer festival season to kicking into high gear with an incredible number of fantastic festivals worth getting on your calendar. So read on for a list of recommendations for fabulous festivals this summer.
Dog surfers and their human pals are invited to join the fun and bring home the gold. Dog surfing is just one of the many family-friendly activities happening including pet adoptions, shopping and more!
See this Civil War fort come alive with re-enactors, musicians, exhibits, military drills, and tours.
Jerry Day is a civic and cultural event that celebrates one of the greatest rock guitarists of all time and San Francisco native son – Jerry Garcia.
Aspiring marine scientists of all ages can join researchers and ecologists for a close look at these organisms, and even lend a hand in cleaning the buoy.
Get ready for a vibrant cultural explosion! The 52nd Annual Nihonmachi Street Fair returns to San Francisco’s Japantown on August 1st & 2nd, 2026.
Get ready for a vibrant cultural explosion! The 52nd Annual Nihonmachi Street Fair returns to San Francisco’s Japantown on August 1st & 2nd, 2026.
Join us on Saturday, August 1, 2026, from 2:00PM – 10:00PM at History Park as History San José and Keep the Spirit of ’45 Alive Bay Area hosts the Spirit of ’45 Living History Day and Big Band Swing Dance!
Highlighting cultural diversity and community engagement, this event features live performances, vendors, a kids' zone filled with games and activities, food and so much more!
Join us for a fun filled evening in downtown San Rafael this summer as we host our annual event, "Dancing Under The Lights"!
Since 1973, the Gravenstein Apple Fair has brought together farmers, families, musicians, artists, and food lovers to celebrate the agricultural roots of Sonoma County
Live Music, Hula, Entertainment, Activities for Children, Fun for All Multiple Hawaii Music and Na Hoku Hanohano Award-Winning Band ‘TEN FEET’ Headline on Sunday!
The free 2-day outdoor event is fun for the entire family and features hands-on and authentic cultural experiences in 8 pavilions: Art, Culinary, Dance, Health, Heritage, Innovation, Sports and Tavern.
The annual festival brings together 17,000+ people to MacArthur Boulevard. We celebrate the immense talent and diverse culture of our Laurel, our Oakland, and our Bay Area community.
Get ready for Pupusa Fest on Sunday, August 3 at Marin Center - Lagoon Park in San Rafael, CA!
Get ready, American Canyon! The highly anticipated Meet Me in the Street event series is back this summer, bringing three nights of unforgettable community fun. Mark your calendars for June 11, July 9, and August 13, and September 9 from 5 to 8 p.m., as they transform West American Canyon Road into the ultimate summer festival experience.
Summer Days will have lots of fun and exciting activities happening all throughout the day, with something for everyone to enjoy.
Get ready for the Annual Cotati Accordion Festival—a vibrant, nonprofit celebration of music, culture, and community!
The car show will take place between 10:00 am and 3:30 pm, and vehicles will be entered into a community-based judging event with the winner announced at 4:00 PM.
The fourth annual outdoor festival features Bay Area favorite artists.
Experience the vibrant spirit of Hayward at the Downtown Hayward Street Parties. We can’t wait to see you there!
We will be hosting two Friday Nights on Main in 2026. Mark your calendars for Friday June 12th and Friday August 21st - 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm.
Annual Community Night—a free, family-friendly event that brings together local businesses, performers, food vendors, and community groups for an evening of fun, connection, and celebration.
This summer, Mill Valley comes alive with Miller Nights — a laid-back evening series designed for the community to gather, unwind, and enjoy the best of downtown. Join us June 12 and August 21 from 5–8 PM at Depot Plaza, where there will be a partial street closure on Miller Avenue to transform downtown into a vibrant summer hangout.
The King Tut Festival is an annual event held to give our community a glimpse into one of the most ancient civilizations in the world.
Details coming soon! This community event features local vendors, three live entertainment stages with cultural performances, food and drinks, and more. Previously, StreetFest attracted over 60,000 attendees
The festival will feature exciting international cultural exchanges, breathtaking performances, engaging activities for children, and authentic Taiwanese street food.
Please join us in this wonderful spiritual festival of chariots and make your existence pure and sublime. You get to pull chariots, take part in a free feast, tour through exhibits, watch cultural performances, and make new friends.
Sunday Streets is San Francisco’s open streets program that transforms miles of city streets into car-free community spaces for kids to play, seniors to stroll, businesses and organizations to connect, and neighbors to meet.

The Fremont Festival Of The Arts Is The Largest Free Street Festival West Of The Mississippi.