Festivals in Walnut Creek, CA.
Craft Shows, Marketplace Expos

Mill Valley Fall Arts Festival

September 14 - 15, 2024

mvfaf.org

(415) 577-2277

Historic Old Mill Park - Mill Valley, CA

Long-running, prestigious art festival in a beautiful setting among redwood trees with musical and children's entertainment. Well attended by locals as well as Bay Area residents.

Anaheim Craft & Vintage Fair

September 21, 2024

(714) 906-9630

Annunciation Byzantine Catholic Church - Anaheim, CA

Craft fair outside booths. Ample parking, clean facilities and handicapped accessible. You will need an EZ Up type of cover. For app. please send email, with link to your work. This show does not have mulit-level marketing vendors. It is a craft and vintage event. Email us any question that you might have. We look forward to working with you, at this great event! All spaces are not filled for the 2024 event. Please stop on by to enjoy the shopping and food.

Lafayette Art and Wine Festival

September 21 - 22, 2024

eckerstromproductions.com

(530) 347-8040

Mount Diablo Boulevard - Lafayette, CA

Art & Wine Festival in downtown Lafayette. One of our top events. Amazingly, this is our 27th year. Voted Best of the East Bay by Diablo Magazine for many years, this show boasts good attendance in an affluent area which makes this an outstanding event by all accounts. This event continues to draw significant amounts of fine art, in addition to a variety of quality arts and crafts. It is a favorite among artists and attendees alike!

Kaleidoscope

October 11 - 12, 2024

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.

San Carlos Art & Wine Faire

October 12 - 13, 2024

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 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.

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.

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.