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

Featured Events

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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Events in Walnut Creek, CA — upcoming

September 19 - 22, 2024

Walnut Festival

Heather Farm Park, Walnut Creek, CA

Status: Updated 5/21/2024

A Festival organized by The Walnut Festival Association.
This California Festival will have commercial/retail and corp./information exhibitors, and local food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Thu 5pm-10pm, Fri 5pm-11pm, Sat 12pm-11pm, Sun 12pm-8pm. Admission tickets are $10 - $11. This event will also include: children's entertainment, carnival rides.
September 27 - 28, 2024

Walnut Creek Oktoberfest

Downtown, Walnut Creek, CA

Status: Updated 3/22/2024

An Ethnic Festival organized by Walnut Creek Downtown Business Association.
This California Ethnic Festival will have commercial/retail, corp./information and crafts exhibitors, and 20 food booths. There will be 2 stages with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 4pm-10pm, Sat 12pm-8pm.
October 5 - 6, 2024

Fall Contra Costa Crystal Fair

Civic Park Community Center, Walnut Creek, CA

Status: Updated 1/10/2024

A Gem-Jewelry-Bead Show organized by Pacific Crystal Guild.
This California Gem-Jewelry-Bead Show will have commercial/retail, crafts and fine craft exhibitors, and no food booths. Admission tickets are $11 - $14.
Outdoor Artisan Fair at Broadway Plaza - November
November 2024 (dates not updated)

Outdoor Artisan Fair at Broadway Plaza - November

Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek, CA

Status: Updated 10/2/2023

A Craft Show organized by Makers Market.
This California Craft Show will have crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and no food booths. There will be 2 stages with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 11am-5pm. Admission tickets are $1.
November 23, 2024

Craft Fest

Bedford Gallery, Walnut Creek, CA

Status: Updated 8/29/2024

A Craft Show organized by Bedford Gallery.
This California Craft Show will have crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and no food booths.
Open Air Artisan Faire | Makers Market
December 2024 (dates not updated)

Open Air Artisan Faire | Makers Market

Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek, CA

Status: Updated 11/10/2023

A Craft Show organized by Makers Market.
This California Craft Show will have crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and no food booths. There will be 2 stages with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 11am-5pm.
Contra Costa Camp & School Fair
February 2025 (dates not updated)

Contra Costa Camp & School Fair

Acalanes High School, Walnut Creek, CA

Status: Updated 11/8/2023

A Family & Kids Festival organized by Bay Area Festivals.
This California Family & Kids Festival will have commercial/retail and corp./information exhibitors, and no food booths. This event will also include: coding, robotics, sports activities, demos.
Spring Contra Costa Crystal Fair
April 2025 (dates not updated)

Spring Contra Costa Crystal Fair

Civic Park Community Center, Walnut Creek, CA

Status: Updated 1/10/2024

A Gem-Jewelry-Bead Show organized by Pacific Crystal Guild.
This California Gem-Jewelry-Bead Show will have commercial/retail and crafts exhibitors, and no food booths. Admission tickets are $12 - $14.
Open Air Artisan Faire | Makers Market - Walnut Creek
April 2025 (dates not updated)

Open Air Artisan Faire | Makers Market - Walnut Creek

Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek, CA

Status: Updated 3/28/2024

A Craft Show organized by Makers Market.
This California Craft Show will have crafts and homegrown products exhibitors, and no food booths. There will be Roving Performers with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 11am-5pm. This event will also include face painting.
Makers Market in the Plaza - Walnut Creek - May
May 2025 (dates not updated)

Makers Market in the Plaza - Walnut Creek - May

Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek, CA

Status: Updated 3/28/2024

A Craft Show organized by Makers Market.
This California Craft Show will have crafts and homegrown products exhibitors, and no food booths. There will be Roving Performers with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 11am-5pm. This event will also include face painting.
Walnut Creek Art and Wine Festival
June 2025 (dates not updated)

Walnut Creek Art and Wine Festival

Heather Farm Park, Walnut Creek, CA

Status: Updated 1/18/2024

A Music Festival organized by Walnut Creek Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau.
This California Music Festival will have crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 20 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 11am-7pm, Sun 11am-6pm.
Open Air Artisan Faire | Makers Market - Walnut Creek
July 2025 (dates not updated)

Open Air Artisan Faire | Makers Market - Walnut Creek

Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek, CA

Status: Updated 5/9/2024

A Craft Show organized by Makers Market.
This California Craft Show will have crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and no food booths. This event will also include live music.
Summer Contra Costa Crystal Fair
August 2025 (dates not updated)

Summer Contra Costa Crystal Fair

Civic Park Community Center, Walnut Creek, CA

Status: Updated 1/10/2024

A Gem-Jewelry-Bead Show organized by Pacific Crystal Guild.
This California Gem-Jewelry-Bead Show will have commercial/retail and crafts exhibitors, and no food booths. Admission tickets are $12 - $14.
Makers Market - Open Air Artisan Faire - August
August 2025 (dates not updated)

Makers Market - Open Air Artisan Faire - August

Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek, CA

Status: Updated 8/12/2024

A Marketplace Expo organized by Makers Market.
This California Marketplace Expo will have crafts, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and no food booths.