Festivals in Nevada City, CA.
Holiday Celebrations, Craft Shows

Far-West Regional Music Conference

October 17 - 20, 2024

far-west.org

(805) 216-3468

Marriot Woodland Hills, CA - Woodland Hills, CA

The annual FAR-West Music conference provides a 4-day, music-filled weekend for the folk and acoustic music community to unite, exchange songs and ideas, to be educated and to do business. The goal of FAR-West is to strengthen the folk and acoustic community and facilitate networks and development. The conference includes juried Official Showcases, late-night showcases and more.

Half Moon Bay Art & Pumpkin Festival

October 19 - 20, 2024

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.

The Beverly Hills Fall Artshow

October 19 - 20, 2024

Artist Application

(310) 285-6830

Beverly Gardens Park - Beverly Hills, CA

The Beverly Hills Art Show announces a call to artists. This fun, festive, but serious fair attracts visitors and patrons from throughout Southern California and the nation, as well as from around the world, and is known as a wonderful place to buy art. Selected artists will exhibit in historic Beverly Gardens Park along four famous blocks in the center of Beverly Hills, ideally located next to the downtown shopping area. Ten fine art and fine craft categories are featured, with an emphasis on fine art. New artists are always encouraged to apply. Early Deadline: July 17, 2024 Late Deadline: July 24, 2024

Calabasas Pumpkin Festival

October 20, 2024

cityofcalabasas.com/government/community-se..

(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.

Natomas Night Market

October 26, 2024

NatomasNightMarket.com

(916) 992-2455

North Natomas Regional Park - Sacramento, CA

Join us as we bring a REAL Night Market to Natomas! No need to jet off to some far-away place to experience the authentic sights, sounds, and flavors that attract people to this type of market. We will be curating a unique group of vendors to bring you our very own NATOMAS Night Market.

Dia de Los Muertos - SD

November 2 - 3, 2024

dayofthedeadsd.com

(619) 656-4721

Downtown Gaslamp District - San Diego, CA

Dia de los Muertos in Downtown Gas Lamp District honors the celebration of life - a free culture event for the whole family, Join us on 5th Avenue in Downtown Gas Lamp District. Get your face painted, enjoy music, entertainment, shopping, dinning, your event t-shirt will be available.

La Quinta Art Celebration Encore - November

November 14 - 17, 2024

laquintaartcelebration.org

(760) 628-7770

La Quinta Civic Center Campus - La Quinta, CA

#8 Fine Art & Craft Event in the Nation – Greg Lawler Art Fair Source Book 2024 Winner! - Favorite Outdoor Art Festival – Southwest Art Magazine Reader's Choice Award 2023 Come experience the stunning Coachella Valley venue, best in class artists, top shelf bars, Napa Valley wines, the finest in local culinary delights, unsurpassed community support and event staff committed to providing a VIP experience. The lakeside setting is embraced by the Santa Rosa Mountains. Our artists often call it the most beautiful festival site in the country. Join us for a relaxing and inspiring day in La Quinta, the Gem of the Desert.

Gifts 'N Tyme Holiday Faire

November 22 - 24, 2024

eckerstromproductions.com

(530) 347-8040

Napa Valley Expo, Chardonnay Hall - Napa, CA

This is the 50th year for Napa's most popular and well-attended Holiday Faire, which features handmade crafts, art, gourmet foods, holiday pieces, & baked goods. Christmas decorations are required for all displays; holiday background music. Parking & admission are free; downtown trolley stops in front of the Expo every 20 minutes.

Desert Arts Festival - November

November 29 - December 1, 2024

(818) 813-4478

The River at Rancho Mirage - Rancho Mirage, CA

One hundred accomplished artists will display their original artwork in all mediums of fine art and fine craft at the 38th annual Desert Art Festival at The River at Rancho Mirage. Fifty percent of the artists are returning and 50% will be new artists. Loading and unloading are easy and there will be a prior day set up and overnight security. Admission and parking are free. The hours are from 10:00 am until 4:00 pm on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Muir Beach Holiday Arts Fair

December 7 - 8, 2024

muirbeachartsfair.com

(415) 595-7411

Muir Beach Community Center - Muir Beach, CA

For over 40 years the MB Holiday Arts Fair, featuring 30-40 artists exhibiting an array of hand-made fine arts and crafts including painting, jewelry, pottery, quilts, candles, children's toys, holiday artifacts, decorations, wreaths & garlands, and the famous Muir Beach Volunteer Fire Dept. logo clothing and hats for adults and kids, as well as home-made delicious edibles has something for everyone. Held annually on the first weekend in December

Santa's Helpers Napa

December 14 - 15, 2024

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.

La Quinta Art Celebration - Spring

February 27 - March 2, 2025

laquintaartcelebration.org

(760) 628-7770

La Quinta Civic Center Campus - La Quinta, CA

#1 Fine Art & Craft Event in the Nation – Greg Lawler Art Fair Source Book 2024. Winner! - Favorite Outdoor Art Festival – Southwest Art Magazine Reader's Choice Award 2023 Come experience the stunning Coachella Valley venue, best-in-class artists, top-shelf bars, Napa Valley wines, the finest in local culinary delights, unsurpassed community support, and event staff committed to providing a VIP experience. The lakeside setting is embraced by the Santa Rosa Mountains. Our artists often call it the most beautiful festival site in the country. Join us for a relaxing and inspiring day in La Quinta, the Gem of the Desert.

New Living Expo

April 18 - 20, 2025

(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.

Central Coast Renaissance Festival

July 19 - 20, 2025

CCRenFaire.com

(805) 441-4711

Laguna Lake Park - San Luis Obispo, CA

Step into the year 1585 Queen Elizabeth I was England's magnificent monarch. This is the age of legendary characters like William Shakespeare, Sir Walter Raleigh, Sir Francis Drake, and a host of famous Dukes, rogues, and scoundrels whom you'll see about the village. Remember to remove your hat as Her Majesty parades through the streets of Tilbury with her stunning Royal Court, accompanied by her handsome foot soldiers and handmaidens.