
Harvest Festival Original Art & Craft Show - Ventura
October 6 - 8, 2023
harvestfestival.com
(925) 392-7300
Ventura County Fairgrounds - San Miguel & San Nicolas Halls - Ventura, CA
Now in our 51st year, the Harvest Festival Original Art & Craft Show is known as one of the West Coast's premiere art & craft shows. See some of the nation's most talented artisans & shop thousands of handmade arts & crafts. You will find beautiful wall art, photography, sculptures, ceramics, glasswork, metalwork, hand-turned wood, jewelry, clothing, unique home decor, specialty food, and much, much more.
Kaleidoscope
October 7, 2023
kaleidoscopeartfestival.com
(661) 267-5611
Palmdale Amphitheater at Marie Kerr Park - Palmdale, CA
Kaleidoscope Art & Music Festival is a free event that celebrates the arts in our high desert community which features diverse artful experiences, to include live music entertainment and a variety of artisan displays. Attendees can have a free painting lesson, enjoy free kids crafts, and see live muralists that will mesmerize audiences as they craft spectacular works of art. Our Fresh Made Market offers tasty bites, locally crafted beer and wine. There's something for everyone.
Monrovia Art in the Park & Chalkfest
October 7, 2023
monroviafinearts.org/events
(626) 394-7427
Library Park - Monrovia, CA
Monrovia Art in the Park Show and Chalkfest is a well-attended and received event in the community bringing in Fine Artists and Chalk Artists from around Southern California. This is a juried Fine Art and Chalk Art event, limited unusual and high-quality fine crafts are permitted. Folk Crafts and simple crafts are not permitted. $75 Early Bird Booth Fee, Increases to $100 after May 1.
San Carlos Art & Wine Faire
October 7 - 8, 2023
pacificfinearts.com
(650) 802-4129
San Carlos Avenue and Laurel Street - San Carlos, CA
Sponsored by the City of San Carlos, this Faire attracts huge crowds who come to take in the sights, sounds and tastes of this 31st annual event featuring fine arts and crafts, wine and beer, food, specialty pre-packaged food, live entertainment and a family fun zone. Spaces are 5x10, 5x20, 10x10 or 10x20 on asphalt. Overnight security. No electricity. Overnight parking. 150 artist spaces.
Cork & Hops - October
October 7, 2023
crestlinechamber.org
(909) 338-2706
Lake Drive - Crestline, CA
Corks & Hops First Saturdays on the Hill is a wine and craft beer tasting festival in the mountain town of Crestline, California! Enjoy samples from craft breweries & wineries from across California, breathe in that fresh mountain air, listen to live music, shop from a curated artisan fair and grab a tasty meal or snack from our restaurants or food vendors.
Harvest Festival Original Art & Craft Show - Del Mar
October 13 - 15, 2023
harvestfestival.com
(925) 392-7300
Del Mar Fairgrounds - Del Mar, CA
Now in our 51st year, the Harvest Festival Original Art & Craft Show is known as one of the West Coast's premiere art & craft shows. See some of the nation's most talented artisans & shop thousands of handmade arts & crafts. You will find beautiful wall art, photography, sculptures, ceramics, glasswork, metalwork, hand-turned wood, jewelry, clothing, unique home decor, specialty food, and much, much more.
Harvest Festival, Discover San Juan Bautista
October 14, 2023
harvestfestivaldiscoversanjuan.com
(831) 206-4140
Downtown San, Juan, Bautista - San Juan Bautista, CA
Mark your calendars! The highly anticipated Harvest Festival is just around the corner, happening on October 14, 2023, in beautiful San Juan Bautista! & Immerse yourself in a celebration of bountiful harvests, live music, delectable food, and an array of exciting activities for the whole family. Don't miss out on this unforgettable experience! • #HarvestFestival #SanJuanBautista #savethedate #sanfrancisco #festival #festivalfashion #livemusic #family #familytime #followforfollowback
Summer Fest Eighth
October 14 - 15, 2023
SUNSETLIVESHOWS.com
(562) 277-7174
Venice Beach - Los Angeles, CA
Summer Is beak year round in a new way Halloween theme. Get ready to dance and eat at the best Food Truck Show. Everyone Can Participate - friends, family, tourists - in the Creation of the Summer Break Parade Inside the Park It Starts very early TBA from 11 am to 9 pm, with food, music, and shopping. *Vendors FOOD TRUCK, Fun, live concerts, Uplifting & Educational activities *Games & Crafts. Schools, Organizations, Businesses, Families, Individuals, & Leaders. Do your own uplifting things as we bring to the homeless, This shows off the best of The Southland's Beaches.
Half Moon Bay Art & Pumpkin Festival
October 14 - 15, 2023
pacificfinearts.com
(650) 726-9652
Main Street Downtown - Half Moon Bay, CA
The world-famous Half Moon Bay Art & Pumpkin Festival is the season's big event, drawing hordes to the “World Pumpkin Capital” for a fun-filled festival on historic Main Street. This year's festival hosts fine arts & crafts booths, live entertainment, parade, pumpkin related activities, food, beer & wine. Spaces are 5x10, 5x40, 10x10, 10x20 on asphalt. Overnight security. No electricity. Overnight street parking. 250 artist spaces.
Sugarloaf Festival of the Arts Palm Springs
October 20 - 22, 2023
Sugarloaf Festival of the Arts
(858) 705-0814
Sugarloaf Ranch Events Center - Mountain Center, CA
The inaugural Palm Springs Sugarloaf Festival of the Arts is located on the Palms to Pines Highway just 15 minutes from the art district of the Palm Springs area. We will be having background acoustical music on 3 stages. The venue is a well known 100 year old historical landmark called the Sugarloaf Cafe.
Santa Barbara Harbor & Seafood Festival
October 21, 2023
harborfestival.org/index.html
(805) 564-5525
Santa Barbara Harbor - Santa Barbara, CA
The annual Harbor and Seafood Festival, held in October, draws thousands of people to the Waterfront to enjoy delicious seafood like fresh lobster and barbecued albacore, uni, clam chowder, plus a host of other seafood treats and marine-related information and demonstrations. Live entertainment to enjoy throughout the day! And the beautiful and creative Arts & Crafts that are offered for sale, so you can take them home to enjoy all year! NO Pets please!!
Calabasas Pumpkin Festival
October 22, 2023
calabasaspumpkinfestival.com
(818) 880-6461
Juan Bautista De Anza Park - Calabasas, CA
Don't miss our family event celebrating the pumpkin! Admission includes inflatables, animal shows, contests, live music, and entertainment. Vendors will be on-site selling delicious food & pumpkin treats, Halloween & other Marketplace items, and pumpkin pies.
Harvest Festival Original Art & Craft Show - Pleasanton
October 27 - 29, 2023
harvestfestival.com
(925) 392-7300
Alameda County Fairgrounds - Buildings A & B - Pleasanton, CA
Now in our 51st year, the Harvest Festival Original Art & Craft Show is known as one of the West Coast's premiere art & craft shows. See some of the nation's most talented artisans & shop thousands of handmade arts & crafts. You will find beautiful wall art, photography, sculptures, ceramics, glasswork, metalwork, hand-turned wood, jewelry, clothing, unique home decor, specialty food, and much, much more.
Winterfaire Craft Show
November 4 - 5, 2023
craftguildofnevadacounty.org
(530) 863-5641
Nevada County Fairgrounds - Grass Valley, CA
Craft Guild of Nevada County's Winterfaire Craft Show is returning to the Nevada Couty Fairgrounds on November 4th and 5th 2023. Winterfaire Craft Show is the longest-running craft show in Nevada County. We are now accepting Vendor Applications. 10' X 10' spaces: Non-members $125.00 Members $60.00 Vendor deadline is October 1st, 2023. For more information on becoming a member visit our website.
Paso Robles Art in the Park
November 4 - 5, 2023
pasoroblesartinthepark.com
(805) 440-8318
Paso Robles Downtown City Park - Paso Robles, CA
Largest fine art show in the County of San Luis Obispo. Paso Robles is a major tourist destination and the show is producing outstanding sales for the 120 exhibitors.
Winterland Holiday Mart
November 10 - 11, 2023
WINTERLAND HOLIDAY MART
(760) 831-4187
Eastern Sierra Tri County FairGrounds - Bishop, CA
Kick off the holidays with an evening and full day of shopping. Join our collection of local and regional merchants, artisans, and professional crafters, offering a unique and inspired holiday assortment of gifts for all ages.
Harvest Festival Original Art & Craft Show - San Mateo
November 10 - 12, 2023
harvestfestival.com
(925) 392-7300
San Mateo County Event Center - San Mateo, CA
Now in our 51st year, the Harvest Festival Original Art & Craft Show is known as one of the West Coast's premiere art & craft shows. See some of the nation's most talented artisans & shop thousands of handmade arts & crafts. You will find beautiful wall art, photography, sculptures, ceramics, glasswork, metalwork, hand-turned wood, jewelry, clothing, unique home decor, specialty food, and much, much more.
Harvest Festival Original Art & Craft Show - Sacramento
November 17 - 19, 2023
harvestfestival.com
(925) 392-7300
Cal Expo - Sacramento, CA
Now in our 51st year, the Harvest Festival Original Art & Craft Show is known as one of the West Coast's premiere art & craft shows. See some of the nation's most talented artisans & shop thousands of handmade arts & crafts. You will find beautiful wall art, photography, sculptures, ceramics, glasswork, metalwork, hand-turned wood, jewelry, clothing, unique home decor, specialty food, and much, much more.
Gifts 'N Tyme Holiday Faire
November 17 - 19, 2023
eckerstromproductions.com
(530) 347-8040
Napa Valley Expo, Chardonnay Hall - Napa, CA
This is the 49th year for Napa's most popular and well attended Holiday Faire, which features handmade crafts, art, gourmet foods, holiday pieces, & baked goods. Christmas decorations required for all displays; holiday background music. Parking & admission are free; downtown trolley stops in front of the Expo every 20 minutes.
Harvest Festival Original Art & Craft Show - Pomona
December 1 - 3, 2023
harvestfestival.com
(925) 392-7300
Fairplex – Expo 4 - Pomona, CA
Now in our 51st year, the Harvest Festival Original Art & Craft Show is known as one of the West Coast's premiere art & craft shows. See some of the nation's most talented artisans & shop thousands of handmade arts & crafts. You will find beautiful wall art, photography, sculptures, ceramics, glasswork, metalwork, hand-turned wood, jewelry, clothing, unique home decor, specialty food, and much, much more.
Santa's Helpers Napa
December 9 - 10, 2023
santashelpers-napa.com
(707) 225-4911
Napa Valley Expo (fairgrounds) - Napa, CA
Terrific Shopping Awaits! Santa's Helpers have been hard at work to create an old time shopping market, with over 100 exhibitors you're sure to find that special something, including home décor, art, antiques, collectibles, Jewelry, crafts, specialty items & gourmet foods! Sip on hot apple cider as you stroll aisle to aisle discovering treasures at each stop. We will have carolers, elves with candy canes and Santa himself. Free entry & parking.
New Living Expo
April 19 - 21, 2024
newlivingexpo.com
(415) 382-8300
Marin Civic Center - San Rafael, California, CA
Experience renewal while engaging your senses in the very latest in nurturing and sustainably sourced products and services for your body, mind, and soul while becoming part of the New Living Expo Community.
Mission Fed Artwalk San Diego
April 27 - 28, 2024
artwalksandiego.org/missionfederal
(619) 615-1090
Streets of Little Italy Area - San Diego, CA
Mission Fed ArtWalk, San Diego's largest and longest-running art and music festival celebrates both visual and performing arts. The 40-year tradition takes place on the streets of San Diego's hippest artistic community, Little Italy. 250+ fine artists including a large installation of Mexican artists. The festival attracts more than 100,000 affluent well-educated art lovers each year.
Stockton Flavor Fest
May 17 - 19, 2024
stocktonflavorfest.com
(209) 938-1555
Weber Point Event Center - Stockton, CA
Stockton Flavor Fest, an award-winning festival, will take place May 17-19, 2024 at the Weber Point Events Center in Downtown Stockton. A celebration of the food, music, arts, and culture, that make up the diverse communities of the Stockton region. The event hosts food vendors and food trucks, artisans and makers, strolling entertainment, art workshops and demonstrations, free activities for kids, cooking and food demos, a craft beer tent, and a variety of performing entertainment.
San Luis Obispo Art in the Park
August 3 - 4, 2024
sloartinthepark.com
(805) 440-8318
Santa Rosa Park - San Luis Obispo, CA
Very first large art show ever presented in the City of San Luis Obispo. 130 fine artists and craft designers. Free Admission and free parking for over 300 cars on site. We also produce Morro Bay Art in the Park and Paso Robles Art in the Park in San Luis Obispo County.
Events in Grass Valley, CA — upcoming
September 29 - October 1, 2023
KVMR Celtic Festival and Marketplace
Nevada County Fairgrounds, Grass Valley, CA
Status: Updated 4/11/2023
This California Festival will have crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 17 food booths. There will be 6 stages with International talent and the hours will be Hours TBA. Admission tickets are $40 - $200. This event will also include: jousting, workshops, highland games.
October 19 - 22, 2023
Sugar Pine Music Festival
Nevada County Fairgrounds, Grass Valley, CA
Status: Updated 9/11/2023
This California Music Festival will have crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 12 food booths. There will be 3 stages with International, National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Thu 12pm-12:30am, Fri 9am-12:30am, Sat 9am-12:30am, Sun 10am-10pm. Admission tickets are $40 - $1000.
October 19 - 22, 2023
Hangtown Music Festival
Nevada County Fairgrounds, Grass Valley, CA
Status: Updated 4/11/2023
This California Music Festival will have commercial/retail, corp./information and crafts exhibitors, and tba food booths. There will be 1 stage with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Thu 12pm-Sun 11pm. Admission tickets are $45 - $1000.
November 4 - 5, 2023
Winterfaire Craft Show
Nevada County Fairgrounds, Grass Valley, CA
Web: craftguildofnevadacounty.org
Status: Updated 9/24/2023
This California Craft Show will have crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and no food booths. Admission tickets are $1 - $2. This event will also include: free kids craft corner, santa will be providing free gifts for the kids.

November 2023 (dates not updated) 
Cornish Christmas Celebration - November
Downtown, Grass Valley, CA
Status: Updated 10/25/2022
This California Holiday Celebration will have crafts and fine art exhibitors, and 12 food booths. There will be 3 stages with Local talent and the hours will be Fri 6pm-9pm. This event will also include visit with santa.
November 24 - 26, 2023
Country Christmas Faire
Nevada County Fairgrounds, Grass Valley, CA
Status: Updated 4/11/2023
This California Holiday Celebration will have crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 8 food booths. Admission tickets are $5.
December 2023 (dates not updated) 
Holiday Concerts
Center For The Arts, Grass Valley, CA
Status: Updated 11/18/2022
This California Performing Arts Show will have no exhibit booths and no food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 7pm-9pm, Sun 2pm-4pm. Admission tickets are $17 - $50.
December 2023 (dates not updated) 
Cornish Christmas Celebration - December
Downtown, Grass Valley, CA
Status: Updated 10/25/2022
This California Holiday Celebration will have commercial/retail, crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and tba food booths. There will be 3 stages with Local talent and the hours will be Every Fri 6pm-9pm.
April 2024 (dates not updated) 
The Union's Home, Garden & Lifestyle Show
Nevada County Fairgrounds, Grass Valley, CA
Status: Updated 3/9/2023
This California Home and Garden Show will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 10 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 11am-4pm. This event will also include: demonstrations, presentations, bounce house, build a birdhouse, paint a flower pot, more.
May 2024 (dates not updated) 
Downtown Grass Valley Car Show
Downtown, Grass Valley, CA
Status: Updated 4/11/2023
This California Boat Auto Camping Show will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail and corp./information exhibitors, and Na food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Sat 10am-2pm.
May 2024 (dates not updated) 
Springtime in the Pines Quilt Show
Nevada County Fairgrounds, Grass Valley, CA
Status: Updated 1/9/2023
This California Fiber Arts Festival will have crafts exhibitors and no food booths. Admission tickets are $10 - $15. This event will also include: silent auction, demonstrations, door prizes, country store, opportunity quilt, vendor vill.
May 2024 (dates not updated) 
Strawberry Music Festival - Spring
Nevada County Fairgrounds, Grass Valley, CA
Status: Updated 4/11/2023
This California Music Festival will have commercial/retail, crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and tba food booths. There will be 2 stages with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be see website for full schedule. Admission tickets are $15 - $450.
June 2024 (dates not updated) 
Father's Day Weekend Bluegrass Festival
Nevada County Fairgrounds, Grass Valley, CA
Status: Updated 10/6/2022
This California Bluegrass Festival will have commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts and fine craft exhibitors, and 8 food booths. There will be 3 stages with National talent and the hours will be Thu 9am-11pm, Fri 9am-11pm, Sat 9am-11pm, Sun 9am-7pm. Admission tickets are $tba. This event will also include: children's program, workshops, luthiers pavilion.
June 2024 (dates not updated) 
Grass Valley Thursday Night Marketplace - June
Downtown, Grass Valley, CA
Status: Updated 2/19/2023
This California Marketplace Expo will have commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art and homegrown products exhibitors, and 20 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Thu 6pm-9pm. This event will also include: open produce market, arts/crafts, food, music.
June - July 2024 (dates not updated) 
Summerfest
Various Locations, Grass Valley, CA
Status: Updated 4/11/2023
This California Classical Music Festival will have no exhibit booths and no food booths. There will be 1 stage with International, National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be See website for full schedule. Admission tickets are $10 - $65. This event will also include: family music faire, young composers concert.
July 2024 (dates not updated) 
Fourth of July Celebration
Fairgrounds, Grass Valley, CA
Status: Updated 4/11/2023
This California Holiday Celebration will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and tbd food booths. Admission tickets are $10 - $20.
July 2024 (dates not updated) 
California Worldfest Day
Nevada County Fairgrounds, Grass Valley, CA
Status: Updated 4/11/2023
This California Music Festival will have crafts, film, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 17 food booths. There will be 7 stages with International, National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be See Website For Full Schedule. Admission tickets are $45 - $280.
August 2024 (dates not updated) 
Nevada County Fair
Nevada County Fairgrounds, Grass Valley, CA
Status: Updated 4/11/2023
This California State Fair will have commercial/retail exhibitors and tba food booths. There will be 5 stages with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be All Days 10am-11pm. Admission tickets are $5 - $12.
September 2024 (dates not updated) 
Art at the Classic (At the Draft Horse Classic)
Nevada County Fairgrounds, Grass Valley, CA
Status: Updated 4/11/2023
This California Art Competition will have fine art exhibitors and no food booths.
September 2024 (dates not updated) 
Draft Horse Classic and Harvest Fair
Nevada County Fairgrounds, Grass Valley, CA
Status: Updated 4/11/2023
This California Family & Kids Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and tba food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Thu 4pm-7pm, Fri 12pm-8pm, Sat 9am-9pm, Sun 8am-5pm. Admission tickets are $10 - $85. This event will also include: harvest fair, free musical entertainment, community exhibits, and an art show.