August Festivals At A Glance

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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.

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Nihonmachi Street Fair
Aug 1
Japantown
Nihonmachi Street Fair
Japantown

Get ready for a vibrant cultural explosion! The 52nd Annual Nihonmachi Street Fair returns to San Francisco’s Japantown on August 1st & 2nd, 2026.

Japantown
Spirit of '45: Living History Day & Swing Dance
Aug 1
History Park
Spirit of '45: Living History Day & Swing Dance
History Park

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!

History Park
Multicultural Festival
Aug 1
Williamson Ranch Park
Multicultural Festival
Williamson Ranch Park

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!

Williamson Ranch Park
Meet Me in the Street
Aug 12
W. American Canyon Road between James Road and Elliott Drive
Meet Me in the Street
W. American Canyon Road between James Road and Elliott Drive

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.

W. American Canyon Road between James Road and Elliott Drive
Foster City Summer Days
Aug 14
Leo Ryan Park
Foster City Summer Days
Leo Ryan Park

Summer Days will have lots of fun and exciting activities happening all throughout the day, with something for everyone to enjoy.

Leo Ryan Park
Bliss Festival
Aug 16
Presidio Theatre Performing Arts Center
Bliss Festival
Presidio Theatre Performing Arts Center

The fourth annual outdoor festival features Bay Area favorite artists.

Presidio Theatre Performing Arts Center
Downtown Hayward Street Parties
Aug 20
Downtown Hayward, at B & Main Streets
Downtown Hayward Street Parties
Downtown Hayward, at B & Main Streets

Experience the vibrant spirit of Hayward at the Downtown Hayward Street Parties. We can’t wait to see you there!

Downtown Hayward, at B & Main Streets
Friday Nights on Main
Aug 21
Downtown Tiburon
Friday Nights on Main
Downtown Tiburon

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.

Downtown Tiburon
Miller Nights
Aug 21
Depot Plaza
Miller Nights
Depot Plaza

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.

Depot Plaza
King Tut Festival
Aug 21
Coptic Youth Center
King Tut Festival
Coptic Youth Center

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.

Coptic Youth Center
Oakland Chinatown Streetfest
Aug 22
Oakland Chinatown
Oakland Chinatown Streetfest
Oakland Chinatown

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

Oakland Chinatown
Sunday StreetsSunday Streets: Bayview
Aug 23
Bayview
Sunday StreetsSunday Streets: Bayview
Bayview

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.

Bayview
Marin Pignic
Aug 29
Marin Humane
Marin Pignic
Marin Humane

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.

Marin Humane
Bark (& Meow) Around the Block
Aug 29
Berkeley Humane
Bark (& Meow) Around the Block
Berkeley Humane

Our biggest annual adopt-a-thon and family-friendly street fair returns on Saturday, August 29, 2026!

Berkeley Humane
Hot Summer Sundays Car Show
Aug 30
Historic Downtown Danville
Hot Summer Sundays Car Show
Historic Downtown Danville

Chrome, classics, customs, and community—you won’t want to miss it.

Historic Downtown Danville
Scottish Highland Gathering and Games
Sep 5
Alameda County Fairgrounds
Scottish Highland Gathering and Games
Alameda County Fairgrounds

A Bay Area tradition since 1866, California's largest and longest-running Scottish Games celebrates the very best of Scottish competition, culture and entertainment for all the family to enjoy. 

Alameda County Fairgrounds