August Summer Festivals
/ Ronnie SharpeAugust in the Bay Area is all about family fun with festivals that bring everyone together! From toe-tapping music and tasty food to colorful art and exciting cultural activities, there’s something for all ages to enjoy. Grab the kids, soak up the sunshine, and head out to one of the many festivals happening this month. It's the perfect chance to create fun memories with your loved ones and explore all the amazing events the Bay Area has to offer!
Join us for an exciting evening in downtown San Rafael this summer as we host our annual event, "Dancing Under The Lights"!
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!
This year’s event will be bigger than ever—come enjoy a full day of live music, local food & drinks, unique vendors, hands-on kids' activities, and a peek into the history that keeps Galilee Harbor sailing strong.
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.
The Annual Nihonmachi Street Fair (NSF) is an important come back from a year of not being able to experience, embrace and enjoy the annual festivities.
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!
Come celebrate with us as we bring a little bit of Beirut to the Bay Area!
The annual Inverness Fair will take place on the Firehouse Green in Inverness on Saturday, August 9, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., with a pancake breakfast set for 8 a.m. The Fair, produced by the Inverness Association, is a free community celebration with music, food, drinks, cake raffles, interactive activities and legendary book and plant sales all benefitting local non-profits.
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!
Good food, good music, and good vibes await you at the 52nd Anniversary Gravenstein Apple Fair!
Rich with rhythms from around the globe and around the corner, the Laurel StreetFair is dedicated to celebrating our cultural roots, our community and the traditions that bring us together - reflecting all that is uniquely and beautifully Oakland.
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 Biggest Ukrainian Picnic in the Bay Area! Live Ukrainian Music, Ukrainian Food, Kids & Family Fun & Best Raffle in the Bay!
Fiesta en el Parque returns for a third year, featuring interactive Zumba and salsa experiences, Latin music with DJ Alex Merino, interactive art activities and more!
Summer Days will have lots of fun and exciting activities happening all throughout the day, with something for everyone to enjoy.
Join us for a rich celebration of Hawaiian culture with the Kaululehua Hawaiian Cultural Center. Learn about Hawaiian culture through performances, lectures/demonstrations, and a vendor marketplace. Featured performers will include Kumu Kawika Alfiche, Steven Kanahe Espaniola, and Halau o Keikiali`i.
Come join us for Kids Fest at your favorite shopping and dining destination, Danville Livery.
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.
The Festival is filled with delicious foods, ornate arts and crafts available for purchase, historical and cultural information, and more. Kids will have a blast in the Kid's playing area and in other fun activities.
Prizes awarded in each of several age and group catagories. Free to participants and spectators.
The Oakland Chinatown StreetFest is a free, two-day event held during the last week of August. The event consist of more than 80 booths spanning 8 blocks of Oakland Chinatown.
Bay Area Pignic is a fundraising event for guinea pigs and their admirers. We gather each year to celebrate our funk, quirky little fuzzy potatoes, raise funds for local small animal rescues, and build community.
This year, we proudly celebrate the 15th anniversary of the Kids Fun Festival, marking it as the largest multicultural event in the SF Bay Area.
The Fremont Festival Of The Arts Is The Largest Free Street Festival West Of The Mississippi.