Bay Area September 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.
SEPTEMBER
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.
Kids and their adults are invited to show off a homemade cake inspired by the Bay Area’s marine life! Each cake in this bake-off follows a prompt focused on the incredible creatures featured in California Academy of Sciences’ aquariums.
Courthouse Square will be transformed into a festive, beautiful, and fun setting in celebration of this important patriotic holiday in the Mexican culture.
Thursday, September 19th, the City of Antioch Recreation Department will host its 5th Annual Big Truck Day– a day that gives families and kids of all ages an opportunity to learn more about local companies and the large vehicles they use to keep our community safe and green.
The 2025 Newark Days Celebration will take place from Thursday, September 18 through Sunday, September 21. The festivities are primarily located around the MacGregor Playfields and Newark Community Center at 35501 Cedar Blvd, Newark, CA 94560.
The Los Gatos Art & Wine Festival, Fiesta de Artes, takes place on the Civic Center lawn in beautiful downtown Los Gatos at 110 E. Main Street.
Join us for our 8th annual celebration of world-class Blues musicians, a myriad of local craft breweries, and smoking BBQ vendors.
Hosted in Gerstle Park, one of San Rafael's oldest and most cherished neighborhoods, PorchFest draws thousands of attendees and dozens of different musical acts.
As part of San Francisco’s open streets movement, this event transforms the streets of Western Addition*, into a vibrant space for recreation, culture, and engagement.
Immerse yourself and revel in the most anticipated time of year, harvest. Our wine community looks forward to hosting you at some of Sonoma Valley’s most historic and captivating locations, raising a glass (or two) alongside some of the most talented individuals in winemaking and winegrowing, and sharing in the excitement of another incredible Sonoma Valley vintage.
Along with many vendors, highlights include live music & dancing, guest speakers, and family-friendly attractions, including a children’s area with games, and more.
Don't forget to wear your Lederhosen, Dirndl, Tirolerhut, or other Tracht (traditional attire) to join in the spirit of the Fest!