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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Dog Surfing Championships
Aug 1
Linda Mar Beach
Dog Surfing Championships
Linda Mar Beach

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!

Linda Mar Beach
Fremont Festival of the Arts
Aug 1
Downtown Fremont
Fremont Festival of the Arts
Downtown Fremont

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

Downtown Fremont
Living History Day at Fort Point
Aug 1
Fort Point National Historic Site
Living History Day at Fort Point
Fort Point National Historic Site

See this Civil War fort come alive with re-enactors, musicians, exhibits, military drills, and tours.

Fort Point National Historic Site
Chabot Space Week Festival
Aug 1
Chabot Space & Science Center
Chabot Space Week Festival
Chabot Space & Science Center

This festival weekend is a chance to engage your curiosity, connect with Bay Area scientists, explore your place in the future of space, and of course dance it out in our courtyard after lunch. Chabot is Oakland’s place for space, community and connection – with each other and the universe.  

Chabot Space & Science Center
Maritime Day
Aug 1
Galilee Harbor
Maritime Day
Galilee Harbor

Join us for Maritime Day 2026, a beloved annual celebration of Sausalito’s rich maritime heritage and waterfront community. 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.

Galilee Harbor
Jerry Day
Aug 1
Jerry Garcia Amphitheater
Jerry Day
Jerry Garcia Amphitheater

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.

Jerry Garcia Amphitheater
Bay Day
Aug 1
Exploratorium
Bay Day
Exploratorium

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. 

Exploratorium
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
Swiss National Day
Aug 1
Swiss Park
Swiss National Day
Swiss Park

Gather with family and friends for a festive day filled with authentic Swiss traditions, delicious cuisine, live entertainment, cultural exhibits, shopping, and activities for all ages.

Swiss Park
Fiesta en el Parque
Aug 1
Presidio Tunnel Tops
Fiesta en el Parque
Presidio Tunnel Tops

Back for its fourth year in the Presidio, it’s bigger, brighter, and more vibrant than ever!

Presidio Tunnel Tops
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
Sonoma City Party
Aug 6
Sonoma Plaza
Sonoma City Party
Sonoma Plaza

Celebrate summer with live music, local food, family-friendly fun, and community spirit in the heart of Sonoma.

Sonoma Plaza
Dancing Under the Lights
Aug 7
Fourth St from A Street to Lootens Place
Dancing Under the Lights
Fourth St from A Street to Lootens Place

Join us for a fun filled evening in downtown San Rafael this summer as we host our annual event, "Dancing Under The Lights"!

Fourth St from A Street to Lootens Place
National Lighthouse Day
Aug 7
Point Reyes Lighthouse
National Lighthouse Day
Point Reyes Lighthouse

Experience the historic Point Reyes Lighthouse as it appeared a century ago. On this special evening, Point Reyes National Seashore will illuminate and rotate the 156-year old Fresnel lens, giving visitors a rare opportunity to witness history in motion. The Lighthouse Visitor Center will be open with exhibits, retail offerings, and light refreshments for sale.

Point Reyes Lighthouse
Gravenstein Apple Fair 
Aug 8
Gravenstein Apple Fair 

Since 1973, the Gravenstein Apple Fair has brought together farmers, families, musicians, artists, and food lovers to celebrate the agricultural roots of Sonoma County

Inverness Fair
Aug 8
Firehouse Green
Inverness Fair
Firehouse Green

Free community celebration with music, food, drinks, cake raffles, interactive activities, and legendary rummage and plant sales all benefiting local non-profit organizations. 

Firehouse Green
Bay Area Aloha Festival
Aug 8
San Mateo County Event Center
Bay Area Aloha Festival
San Mateo County Event Center

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!

San Mateo County Event Center
Laurel Street Fair World Music Festival
Aug 8
MacArthur Blvd @ 35th Ave
Laurel Street Fair World Music Festival
MacArthur Blvd @ 35th Ave

World Music & Dance Performances | Artisan Vendors CA Draft Tech Beer Garden | Global Cuisine | Jain Williams State Farm Kid’s Carnival & More!

MacArthur Blvd @ 35th Ave
Pistahan
Aug 8
Esplanade, Yerba Buena Gardens
Pistahan
Esplanade, Yerba Buena Gardens

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.

Esplanade, Yerba Buena Gardens
Laurel Street Fair World Music Festival
Aug 8
Downtown Oakland
Laurel Street Fair World Music Festival
Downtown Oakland

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.

Downtown Oakland
Pupusa Fest
Aug 9
Lagoon Park
Pupusa Fest
Lagoon Park

Get ready for Pupusa Fest on Sunday, August 3 at Marin Center - Lagoon Park in San Rafael, CA!

Lagoon 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
Cotati Accordion Festival
Aug 15
La Plaza Park
Cotati Accordion Festival
La Plaza Park

Get ready for the Annual Cotati Accordion Festival—a vibrant, nonprofit celebration of music, culture, and community!

La Plaza Park
Burlingame On The Avenue
Aug 16
Burlingame Avenue
Burlingame On The Avenue
Burlingame Avenue

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.

Burlingame Avenue
Bay Area Ukrainian Fest
Aug 16
Baylands Park
Bay Area Ukrainian Fest
Baylands Park

The Biggest Ukrainian Picnic in the Bay Area! • Live Ukrainian Music, Ukrainian Food, Kids & Family Fun & Best Raffle in the Bay.

Baylands 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
Cole Valley Fair
Aug 20
Cole Street between Frederick & Grattan and Parnassus Ave between Shrader & Belvedere
Cole Valley Fair
Cole Street between Frederick & Grattan and Parnassus Ave between Shrader & Belvedere

The family-friendly night market returns to Cole Valley for another year of fun, food, shopping, entertainment, and community!

Cole Street between Frederick & Grattan and Parnassus Ave between Shrader & Belvedere
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