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.
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.
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.
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.
Immerse yourself in Dublin's diversity with an array of arts and crafts activities celebrating the many cultures represented in the community.
Music Director Eun Sun Kim leads the San Francisco Opera Orchestra in an afternoon of duets, arias, and more, performed by stars from San Francisco Opera’s 2026–27 Season.
Courthouse Square will be transformed into a festive, beautiful, and fun setting in celebration of this important patriotic holiday in the Mexican culture.
Newark Days is a four-day festival held to commemorate the birthday of the City of Newark, California, held every year in September. T
For over 60 years, the Mill Valley Fall Arts Festival has been the soul of our town. From the earliest days (1957) when a small group of artists exhibited their works in downtown store windows, through the years that the Festival was held in Lytton Square until we moved to our glorious redwood grove in Old Mill Park, the Festival has always been an annual moment we share - it marks the years in our lives, it brings us together.
The Children’s Fairyland Book Festival will return live and in person to celebrate stories, authors, illustrators, and the wonderful world of children’s literature
We are excited to celebrate our Heart of Oakley Festival. Heart of Oakley Festival is an annual open-air market that brings local makers, families, and community members together. Join us as we highlight local businesses and community members during this exciting event!
Fiesta On The Hill is a day of community building and fun like no other that enhances the quality of life in our beautiful city.

The PCAM Wheels & Wings car show is a unique gathering of meticulously restored classic and muscle cars from every era and description. This is a great family weekend event.