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
Since 1866, California’s largest and longest-running Scottish Games celebrates the very best of Scottish competition, culture, and family entertainment.
Everyone loves a block party, and this is going to be epic! Fun for all ages with children’s activities, food, wine and musical entertainment.
Discover a bushel of orchard-inary adventures at the Garin Apple Festival! Explore the farming history of Garin Regional Park and celebrate all things apple with live bluegrass music from Muleskinner Stomp, apple tasting, cider pressing, ice cream making, games, crafts, blacksmith demonstrations, food trucks from Food Truck Mafia, and more!
The best foodie fest in the Bay Area is the largest vegan food festival benefitting California Pit bull Rescue is back & better!
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.
Experience the Garden in a new way with live music, hidden pianos, and performances woven throughout one of San Francisco’s most beautiful outdoor spaces.
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.
Stop by any time between 10am and 1pm to learn about the rich history of Mutsun-speaking people and see one of Santa Clara County’s most important cultural sites. Play traditional games, view real petroglyphs, and make crafts. Discover what has made this place special to Indigenous People for thousands of years!
Get ready to soar! The Vallejo Kite Festival is flying into the Vallejo Waterfront on Saturday, September 12th!
Enjoy a fine arts show, gourmet food trucks, craft beer tasting, artisan crafts, public interest booths, and live entertainment headlined by the District XVII rock band.
Ag Day at Meek Park will return with all the fun activities, community booths, animals, demonstrations, and opportunities to explore the world of agriculture.
Sound Summit celebrates its 10th Anniversary on Saturday, Sept. 13th, as CAKE returns to the slopes of Mount Tam to headline another eclectic day of music high above San Francisco Bay.
