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.
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.
Events in San Diego, CA — upcoming
November 23, 2024
Doggie Street Festival San Diego
NTC Park at Liberty Station, San Diego, CA
Status: Updated 4/11/2024
This California Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, crafts, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 3 food booths.
December 2024 (dates not updated)
Gaslamp Holiday Pet Parade
Downtown San Diego, San Diego, CA
Status: Updated 11/30/2023
This California Pet-themed Event will have no exhibit booths and tba food booths.
January 3 - December 18, 2024
OB Farmer's Market
Downtown, San Diego, CA
Status: Updated 12/29/2023
This California Farmers Market will have crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and local food booths.
January 24 - 26, 2025
San Diego Lunar New Year Festival
Officer Jeremy Henwood Memorial Park, San Diego, CA
Status: Updated 11/8/2024
This California Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, film, fine art, fine craft, flea market and homegrown products exhibitors, and 22 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Fri 5pm-10pm, Sat 11am-10pm, Sun 11am-8pm. This event will also include: pho eating contest, family activities, kuan yin oracle, dragon dance streamers.
January 31 - February 2, 2025
San Diego Tet Festival
Preble Field - NTC Park at Liberty Station, San Diego, CA
Status: Updated 11/8/2024
This California Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 20 food booths. There will be 1 stage with International, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 5pm-10pm, Sat 11am-10pm, Sun 11am-6pm. This event will also include: games, contests, cultural village, carnival area.
February 2025 (dates not updated)
Gaslamp Mardi Gras + Dragon New Year+ Valentine's
American Junkie, San Diego, CA
Status: Updated 1/9/2024
This California Specialty-Theme Event will have no exhibit booths and no food booths. There will be 20 stages with International, National and Regional talent and the hours will be Fri 6pm-2am, Sat 6pm-2am, Sun closed, Mon closed, Tue 6pm-2am. Admission tickets are $29 - $100.
February 2025 (dates not updated)
Valentine's Day Cupid Bar Crawl
American Junkie, San Diego, CA
Status: Updated 2/8/2024
This California Specialty-Theme Event will have no exhibit booths and no food booths. There will be 10 stages with International talent and the hours will be Wed 6pm-12 midnight, Thu 12 midnight-1:30am. Admission tickets are $24 - $70.
March 2025 (dates not updated)
San Diego Restaurant Week - Savor the Spring
Downtown, San Diego, CA
Status: Updated 1/17/2024
This California Food Festival will have no exhibit booths and local food booths.
March 2025 (dates not updated)
Saint Patrick's Day Shamrock Young Dubliners
Gaslamp Quarter, San Diego, CA
Status: Updated 2/25/2024
This California Holiday Celebration will have commercial/retail and corp./information exhibitors, and tba food booths. There will be 3 stages with International, National and Regional talent and the hours will be Sat 4pm-11pm. Admission tickets are $34 - $90. This event will also include games.
March 2025 (dates not updated)
San Diego Saint Patrick's Day Parade and Festival
Balboa Park, San Diego, CA
Status: Updated 1/15/2024
This California Holiday Celebration will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art, fine craft and flea market exhibitors, and 10 food booths. There will be 2 stages with International, National and Regional talent and the hours will be Sat 9am-6pm. This event will also include: beer gardens, kids' zone, irish dance, celtic village.
March 2025 (dates not updated)
Irish 4 a Day ~ Saint Paddy's Day Party Hop!
American Junkie, San Diego, CA
Status: Updated 2/8/2024
This California Specialty-Theme Event will have no exhibit booths and no food booths. There will be 20 stages with International talent and the hours will be Fri 6pm-2am, Sat 6pm-2am, Sun 6pm-2am. Admission tickets are $35 - $100.
March 2025 (dates not updated)
San Diego Latino Film Festival
Media Arts Center, San Diego, CA
Status: Updated 1/11/2024
This California Film Festival will have no exhibit booths and no food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be . Admission tickets are $120 - $300.
March 2025 (dates not updated)
East Village Opening Day Block Party
J Street between 7th & 10th Streets in front of Petco Park, San Diego, CA
Status: Updated 1/17/2024
This California Festival will have commercial/retail, corp./information and crafts exhibitors, and tba food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional talent and the hours will be Sat 10am-4:30pm. This event will also include pet costume show.
April 2025 (dates not updated)
San Diego Night Market - April
Mission Valley Mall, San Diego, CA
Status: Updated 3/4/2024
This California Ethnic Festival will have no exhibit booths and tba food booths. Admission tickets are $3 - $6.
April 2025 (dates not updated)
San Diego Crew Classic Trade Show
Crown Point Park, San Diego, CA
Status: Updated 1/16/2024
This California Trade Show will have commercial/retail, corp./information, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and local food booths. Admission tickets are $12 - $15.
April 2025 (dates not updated)
Day at the Docks
San Diego SportFishing Landings, San Diego, CA
Status: Updated 1/15/2024
This California Sports Event will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail and corp./information exhibitors, and 13 food booths. There will be 3 stages with Local talent and the hours will be Sun 9am-5pm. This event will also include: knot tie contest, kids' fishing (free), seminars, casting contest.
April 2025 (dates not updated)
Rolando Street Fair
Downtown, San Diego, CA
Status: Updated 2/27/2024
This California Festival will have commercial/retail, crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 21 food booths. There will be 2 stages with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sun 10am-6pm. This event will also include kid's zone.
April 26 - 27, 2025
Mission Fed Artwalk San Diego
Streets of Little Italy Area, San Diego, CA
Status: Updated 10/24/2024
This California Art Show will have fine art exhibitors and 12 food booths. There will be 4 stages with Regional talent and the hours will be Sat 11am-6pm, Sun 10am-5pm. This event will also include: kids' art activities, interactive art program.
April 2025 (dates not updated)
Linda Vista Multi-Cultural Fair and Parade
6900 Linda Vista Road, San Diego, CA
Status: Updated 1/31/2024
This California Ethnic Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, film, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 12 food booths. There will be 3 stages with Local talent and the hours will be Sat 10am-5pm. This event will also include: parade, games, kids zone, teen spot, world arts village, demonstrations.
April 2025 (dates not updated)
Adams Avenue Unplugged
Various locations, San Diego, CA
Status: Updated 2/2/2024
This California Music Festival will have no exhibit booths and no food booths. There will be 20 stages with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 12pm-10pm.
April 2025 (dates not updated)
International Mobile Film Festival
Marina Village, San Diego, CA
Status: Updated 7/11/2023
This California Film Festival will have film exhibitors and no food booths. Admission tickets are $15 - $60. This event will also include: workshops, red carpet cosplay show with participants.
May 2025 (dates not updated)
Cinco de Mayo San Diego Resto Bar & Club Crawl
American Junkie, San Diego, CA
Status: Updated 3/27/2024
This California Specialty-Theme Event will have no exhibit booths and no food booths. There will be 20 stages with International, National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 5pm-2am, Sat 5pm-2am, Sun 3pm-12 midnight. Admission tickets are $29 - $100.
May 2025 (dates not updated)
Fiesta Old Town Cinco de Mayo
Old Town San Diego, San Diego, CA
Status: Updated 4/1/2024
This California Holiday Celebration will have commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and tba food booths. There will be 3 stages with Regional talent and the hours will be Sat 11am-10pm, Sun 11am-8pm.
May 8 - 11, 2025
Gator by the Bay
Spanish Landing Park, San Diego, CA
Status: Updated 6/17/2024
This California Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 20 food booths. There will be 7 stages with International, National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Thu 6:30pm-10:30pm, Fri 12pm-10:30pm, Sat 10:30am-8pm, Sun 10:30am-8pm. Admission tickets are $35 - $200. This event will also include: kids' events, parade, dancing, music & dance lessons.
