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Heritage Day Festival

  • China Camp Village 100 China Camp Village Rd San Rafael, CA, 94901 United States (map)

Our annual Heritage Day Festival is less than one week away, and we are excited to invite you to a day of shimmering costumes, thunderous drumming, and activities for all ages at China Camp Village. 

Special performances/presentations

  • Enjoy Chinese lion and dragon dancers and other traditional dances

  • Watch the Grace Quan (hand-built replica of a Chinese shrimp-fishing junk) sail in and dock at the historic pier. Then join John Muir, FOCC board member emeritus and Curator of Small Crafts at the San Francisco Maritime National Historic Park, as he shares the amazing process of building the junk by hand with other volunteers.

  • Listen to the San Francisco Senior Center choir and the San Francisco Guqin and Xiao Music Society (playing Chinese flutes, drum, cello, and more).

More activities

  • Tai chi class 

  • Chinese Mahjong 

  • Chinese games for kids

  • Dragon kite and toy-boat building, and other family-friendly activities

  • China Camp historical research table presented by California State Parks

  • Info about local community organizations including Wildcare, Marin History Museum, California State Parks and more!

  • Food and drink

Limited parking ($5/vehicle) will be available at China Camp Village, China Camp Point, and our Ranger Station with shuttle to the village. 

Earlier Event: August 22
Nicasio County Fair
Later Event: August 23
Festival of the Chariots