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.
Belmont Handcrafted Originals Art Fair
March 22 - 23, 2025
pacificfinearts.com
(209) 267-4394
Carlmont Village Shopping Center - Belmont, CA
Applications will be available by January 1. Carlmont Village Shopping Center brims with activity when the Handcrafted Originals Art Fair arrives in this quaint town. Belmont is nestled on the San Francisco peninsula, 20 miles south of the City and just north of San Carlos. The event is set among the Shopping Center's charming covered walks. Artist spaces line the sidewalk and are 4 ft. x 15 ft. long. No tents, but market umbrellas are welcome. No security or electricity. Overnight parking.
Montclair Village Art Walk
April 26 - 27, 2025
pacificfinearts.com
(209) 267-4394
Montclair Village/Oakland - Oakland, CA
Application Available Jan 1. Montclair Village is a charming shopping district in an affluent area with a laid-back, small town feel, plenty of parking in the City-owned garage, & many small business retailers/restaurants. Spaces are 4'x13' lining the sidewalks. No tents but market umbrellas are welcome. No security/electricity. Free garage parking for 6'8" and smaller vehicles. Oversized and overnight parking in safe, nearby lot. Up to 65 artist spaces.
Rotary of Saratoga Fine Arts Show
May 3 - 4, 2025
pacificfinearts.com
(209) 267-4394
West Valley College - Saratoga, CA
Applications will be available by January 1. West Valley College is the beautiful setting for 125 fine arts & fine crafts booths set on grass along the campus walkways. Art patrons shop this open-air gallery while strolling to light music & enjoying specialty beers/wines or take a respite with tasty on-site food booths. Located in Santa Clara County, nestled against the Santa Cruz Mountains, Saratoga is one of the nation's 100 wealthiest zip codes & home to 30,000 averaging a household income of $260,000. Marketing invites buyers from SF Peninsula to Monterey & over to Danville.
New Living Expo
May 9 - 11, 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.
California Strawberry Festival
May 17 - 18, 2025
pacificfinearts.com
(805) 385-4739
Ventura County Fairgrounds - Ventura, CA
Application will be available by Jan. 1. This event has raised over $5 million in its 37 years for Southland organizations, scholarships & schools. In its 38th year, the Festival continues to delight with arts/crafts, food/beverages, music, kids amusements. Artisan spaces on concrete and asphalt. Spaces indoor & outdoor 6x10, 6x20, 10x10, 10x20. Park onsite and cart to space. Friday afternoon set-up mandatory. Electricity available for indoor spaces for a charge, pipe and drape for backs is included. Overnight security Friday night through Monday morning. Overnight parking Thursday night through Monday morning.
Morgan Hill Mushroom Festival
May 24 - 25, 2025
morganhillmushroomfestival.org
(775) 303-9550
Downtown Amphitheater & surrounding area - Morgan Hill, CA
Family fun festival featuring arts & crafts, gourmet food booths, chef demonstrations, Mushroom educational exhibit and display, live entertainment, acoustic stage, Street performers and strolling musicians, wine & beer gardens, Munchkinland for the kids and Business display booths.
Tahoe City Art by the Lake
June 13 - 15, 2025
pacificfinearts.com
(209) 267-4394
Boatworks Mall lawn - Tahoe City, CA
Application Avail. Jan. 1. Tahoe City Boatworks Mall is a marvelous host to our 14th annual event. Held off Hwy 28 (N. Lake Blvd.) on lawn area beside Boatworks Mall with stunning lake views & adjacent to customer parking. Spaces: a few 4'x15', most 10x10/10x20 on grass, some on dirt. Half of the spaces have a slant to them. Overnight security. Evening set-up available the day prior to event start. No electricity. No overnight parking. Up to 35 artist spaces.
Laguna Art-A-Fair Summer Festival
June 27 - August 31, 2025
art-a-fair.com
(949) 842-3416
Festival Grounds - Laguna Beach, CA
A nine-week fine art festival open daily, June 27 – August 31, 2025. Laguna Art-A-Fair is consistently voted the best summer art festival in Laguna Beach, California – renowned for its art community. The festival features 113 artists from around the world. All types of fine art mediums are welcome!
Los Altos Arts & Wine Festival
July 12 - 13, 2025
pacificfinearts.com
(650) 949-5282
Main and State Streets - Los Altos, CA
Application Open Jan 1. Opening Night concert, Saturday 5-7pm. On the second weekend of July, Downtown Los Altos will host one of the largest two-day, events in the Bay Area. The highly rated Los Altos Arts & Wine Festival showcases the distinctive handcrafted works of artists and craftspeople from more than a dozen states. The Festival also features select vintages from local wineries as well as a wide variety of foods including Thai, Chinese, Mexican, All-American favorites like sausages, hot links and roasted corn, sweets of all kinds, and more. Enjoy free concerts.
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.
Mammoth Lakes Open Air Arts & Crafts Fair
July 25 - 27, 2025
pacificfinearts.com
(209) 267-4394
Kittredge Sports - Mammoth Lakes, CA
Application Available Jan. 1. Experience the spectacular Sierra Mountains at this 50th annual Open Air Arts & Crafts Fair. The beautiful landscape and simplicity of life are what draw tourists back each year providing good sales for this event. Spaces are 10x10 or 10x20 on pavement. Afternoon set-up available the day prior to event start. No security. Limited electricity. Overnight parking for van-sized vehicles within the site. 40 artist spaces.
Fine Art in the Park
August 9 - 10, 2025
rotaryartshow.com
(650) 941-1907
Lincoln Park - Los Altos, CA
The Rotary Club of Los Altos presents Fine Art in the Park. This is the 50th anniversary of Rotary's annual showcase of fine artists from all around the country. It is considered one of the most prestigious art shows in the state. This year the Rotary's annual fundraiser will highlight more than 150 fine artists and fine craftworkers. Many celebrations and new artists will highlight this 50th art show for two days of sunshine and festivities, including live music, food, wine, and beer. Vendors check back after February 1st of 2025 for updated applications. Over $600,000 in art sales each year.
Palo Alto Festival of the Arts
August 23 - 24, 2025
pacificfinearts.com
(209) 267-4394
Downtown - Palo Alto, CA
Application Opens Jan 1! This high-quality multifaceted art celebration in downtown Palo Alto along University Avenue features 250 fine art and contemporary craft displays, Italian Street Painters, Kids' Art Studio, sculpture plaza, stage and street entertainment. As you stroll the event enjoy some tasty foods, fine wines and micro-brews. Public transit and free parking make visiting the free-admission festival easy and convenient.
San Carlos Art & Wine Faire
October 11 - 12, 2025
pacificfinearts.com
(650) 802-4129
San Carlos Avenue and Laurel Street - San Carlos, CA
Applications Open Jan 1! Sponsored by the City of San Carlos, this Faire attracts huge crowds who come to take in the sights, sounds and tastes of this 32nd 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.
Half Moon Bay Art & Pumpkin Festival
October 18 - 19, 2025
pacificfinearts.com
(650) 726-9652
Historic Main Street between Mill Street and Monte Vista Lane - Half Moon Bay, CA
Application open Jan 1! 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.
Events in Turlock, CA — upcoming
April 2025 (dates not updated)
Turlock Home Improvement Show
Stanislaus County Fairgrounds, Turlock, CA
Status: Updated 12/14/2023
This California Home and Garden Show will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, film, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and no food booths. Admission tickets are $6 - $8.
April 2025 (dates not updated)
San Joaquin Valley Portuguese Festival
Stanislaus County Fairgrounds, Turlock, CA
Status: Updated 1/25/2024
This California Festival will have antique/collectibles, crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 60 food booths. There will be 2 stages with National talent and the hours will be Fri 4:30pm-10pm, Sat 10am-12 midnight, Sun 10am-8pm. Admission tickets are $10. This event will also include parade and bullfight.
July 2025 (dates not updated)
Stanislaus County Fair
Stanislaus County Fairgrounds, Turlock, CA
Status: Updated 12/6/2023
This California State Fair will have commercial/retail and crafts exhibitors, and tba food booths. There will be 4 stages with National and Local talent and the hours will be Weekends Only, See Web Site for Schedule. Admission tickets are $5 - $12. This event will also include: carnival, kidzone.
September 2025 (dates not updated)
Fourth Soza Memorial Truck Show & Tractor Pulls
Stanislaus County Fairgrounds, Turlock, CA
Status: Updated 7/5/2024
This California Festival will have antique/collectibles, crafts, fine art, fine craft, flea market and homegrown products exhibitors, and 10 food booths. Admission tickets are $10 - $25.
