Festivals in San Rafael, CA.
Craft Shows, Farmers Markets
California Statewide Call For Artists
October 1 - 30, 2026
californiawelcomecenter.com/art-contest-intro
(760) 365-5464
California Welcome Center - Yucca Valley, CA Or Online at californiawelcomecenter.com/art-contest-intro
The California Welcome Center in Yucca Valley is now accepting applications for the 8th annual Statewide Art Contest! Categories in the competition are Paintings, Photography, Mixed Media, and People's Choice. One winner will be chosen in each of our 4 categories to showcase and sell their artwork in the Yucca Valley California Welcome Center for 12 months (October dates coincide with Art Tours). Winners will have their art seen by tens of thousands of visitors coming to Yucca Valley. Contest is for Wall-hung art only with the theme being “California”. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and a California Resident.
Harvest Festival Original Art & Craft Show - Santa Rosa
November 6 - 7, 2026
harvestfestival.com
(925) 506-0024
Sonoma County Fairgrounds - Santa Rosa, CA
CALLING ALL ARTISTS & MAKERS! Bring your creativity. Bring your passion. Bring what YOU make! The Harvest Festival® Original Art & Craft Shows are looking for talented NEW artists and makers to join one of the West's most celebrated handmade shopping traditions! For more than 50 years, Harvest has connected incredible creators with thousands of shoppers searching for unique, handcrafted, one-of-a-kind products. Now it's YOUR turn! Get your work in front of enthusiastic shoppers, grow your following, and become part of the Harvest family. APPLY TODAY — LET'S MAKE SOMETHING AMAZING TOGETHER!
Paso Robles Art in the Park - November
November 7 - 8, 2026
pasoroblesartinthepark.com
(805) 440-8318
Paso Robles Downtown City Park - Paso Robles, CA
Second largest art show in the County of San Luis Obispo. Paso Robles is a major tourist destination and the show is producing outstanding sales for the 120 exhibitors.
Harvest Festival Original Art & Craft Show - San Jose
November 13 - 15, 2026
harvestfestival.com
(925) 506-0024
Santa Clara County Fairgrounds - San Jose, CA
CALLING ALL ARTISTS & MAKERS! Bring your creativity. Bring your passion. Bring what YOU make! The Harvest Festival® Original Art & Craft Shows are looking for talented NEW artists and makers to join one of the West's most celebrated handmade shopping traditions! For more than 50 years, Harvest has connected incredible creators with thousands of shoppers searching for unique, handcrafted, one-of-a-kind products. Now it's YOUR turn! Get your work in front of enthusiastic shoppers, grow your following, and become part of the Harvest family. APPLY TODAY — LET'S MAKE SOMETHING AMAZING TOGETHER!
Harvest Festival Original Art & Craft Show - Sacramento
November 20 - 22, 2026
harvestfestival.com
(925) 506-0024
Cal Expo - Sacramento, CA
CALLING ALL ARTISTS & MAKERS! Bring your creativity. Bring your passion. Bring what YOU make! The Harvest Festival® Original Art & Craft Shows are looking for talented NEW artists and makers to join one of the West's most celebrated handmade shopping traditions! For more than 50 years, Harvest has connected incredible creators with thousands of shoppers searching for unique, handcrafted, one-of-a-kind products. Now it's YOUR turn! Get your work in front of enthusiastic shoppers, grow your following, and become part of the Harvest family. APPLY TODAY — LET'S MAKE SOMETHING AMAZING TOGETHER!
Palm Springs Art Festival - November
November 21 - 22, 2026
zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=14620
(818) 813-4478
Frances Stevens Park - Palm Springs, CA
Palm Springs Art Festival - Frances Stevens Park The Palm Springs Art Festivals are intimate outdoor fine art events featuring 60 artist booths at each show. These boutique festivals highlight a diverse mix of contemporary fine art, including clay, glass, fiber, jewelry, mixed media, painting, photography, and sculpture. Hosted by West Coast Artists since 1987, the festivals are held at beautiful Frances Stevens Park in the heart of Palm Springs. Admission: Free Parking: Free Hours: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Saturday & Sunday These long‑running events offer a relaxed, high‑quality art experience for collectors, locals, and visitors alike.
Desert Arts Festival - November
November 27 - 29, 2026
westcoastartists.com
(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 setup and overnight security. Admission and parking are free. The hours are from 10:00 am until 4:00 pm on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
Harvest Festival Original Art & Craft Show - Pomona
December 4 - 6, 2026
harvestfestival.com
(925) 506-0024
Fairplex – Expo 4 - Pomona, CA
CALLING ALL ARTISTS & MAKERS! Bring your creativity. Bring your passion. Bring what YOU make! The Harvest Festival® Original Art & Craft Shows are looking for talented NEW artists and makers to join one of the West's most celebrated handmade shopping traditions! For more than 50 years, Harvest has connected incredible creators with thousands of shoppers searching for unique, handcrafted, one-of-a-kind products. Now it's YOUR turn! Get your work in front of enthusiastic shoppers, grow your following, and become part of the Harvest family. APPLY TODAY — LET'S MAKE SOMETHING AMAZING TOGETHER!
Muir Beach Holiday Arts Fair
December 5 - 6, 2026
muirbeachartsfair.com
(415) 595-7411
Muir Beach Community Center - Muir Beach, CA
For over 50 years the MB Holiday Arts Fair has featured 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 12 - 13, 2026
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. Actively accepting food vendors for the main food kitchen.
Palm Springs Art Festival - January
January 16 - 17, 2027
WestCoastArtists.com
(818) 813-4478
Frances Stevens Park - Palm Springs, CA
The Palm Springs Art Festival will feature artists displaying their original artwork in all fine art and fine craft mediums, including paintings, clay, glass, jewelry, mixed media, photography, and sculpture. The hours are from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm on Saturday and Sunday. Admission and parking are free.
Palm Springs Art Festival - February
February 6 - 7, 2027
WestCoastArtists.com
(818) 813-4478
Frances Stevens Park - Palm Springs, CA
The Palm Springs Art Festival will feature artists displaying their original artwork in all fine art and fine craft mediums, including paintings, clay, glass, jewelry, mixed media, photography, and sculpture. The hours are from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm on Saturday and Sunday. Admission and parking are free.
Desert Arts Festival - February
February 12 - 14, 2027
westcoastartists.com
(818) 813-4478
The River at Rancho Mirage - Rancho Mirage, CA
The festival will feature artists displaying their own original work in all mediums of fine art and fine craft. Artists will be present to discuss their work. All artwork is available for purchase. Artwork on display will include paintings, photography, sculpture, ceramic, glass, wood, metal, mixed media, digital, jewelry, and an array of handmade treasures. The event has ample free parking and free admission.
Palm Springs Fine Art Festival - March
March 6 - 7, 2027
westcoastartists.com
(818) 813-4478
Frances Stevens Park - Palm Springs, CA
The festival will feature artists and craftsmen presenting their original artwork/craft in mediums including clay, glass, jewelry, mixed media, paintings, photography, and sculpture. The hours are from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm on Saturday and Sunday. Admission and parking are free.
Palm Springs Art Festival - March
March 20 - 21, 2027
WestCoastArtists.com
(818) 813-4478
Frances Stevens Park - Palm Springs, CA
The event will feature artists displaying their original artwork in all fine art and fine craft mediums, including clay, glass, jewelry, mixed media, paintings, photography, and sculpture. The hours are from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm on Saturday and Sunday. Admission and parking are free.
Paso Robles Art in the Park - April
April 17 - 18, 2027
pasoroblesartinthepark.com
(805) 440-8318
Paso Robles Downtown City Park - Paso Robles, CA
Paso Robles Art in the Park has quickly become the best show in the Central Coast of California. 125 high quality artists and craft designers from 4 western states exhibit at this show.
Events in San Rafael, CA — upcoming
November 2026 (dates not updated)
Marin Arts & Crafts Show
Marin Center Exhibit Hall, San Rafael, CA
Status: Updated 10/26/2025
This California Craft Show will have antique/collectibles, crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and no food booths.
November 1 - 29, 2026
Sunday Marin Farmers Market - November
Civic Center Grounds, San Rafael, CA
Status: Updated 10/28/2026
This California Farmers Market will have crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and tba food booths. There will be Roving Performers with talent and the hours will be . This event will also include: aim's certified farmers markets accept calfresh/ ebt, market match, and wic.
November 2026 (dates not updated)
Parade of Lights and Holiday Festival
Downtown, San Rafael, CA
Status: Updated 10/30/2025
This California Holiday Celebration will have commercial/retail, crafts and fine craft exhibitors, and 6 food booths. There will be Roving Performers with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 1pm-8pm. This event will also include: marketplace, multiple kids' activities, parade of lights.
November 2026 (dates not updated)
Sunday Marin Farmers Market - November
Civic Center Grounds, San Rafael, CA
Status: Updated 5/22/2025
This California Farmers Market will have crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and tba food booths. There will be Roving Performers with talent and the hours will be . This event will also include: aim's certified farmers markets accept calfresh/ ebt, market match, and wic.
December 2026 (dates not updated)
Sunday Marin Farmers Market - December
Civic Center Grounds, San Rafael, CA
Status: Updated 5/22/2025
This California Farmers Market will have crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and tba food booths. There will be Roving Performers with talent and the hours will be . This event will also include: aim's certified farmers markets accept calfresh/ ebt, market match, and wic.
January 2027 (dates not updated)
Sunday Marin Farmers Market - January
Civic Center Grounds, San Rafael, CA
Status: Updated 12/12/2025
This California Farmers Market will have crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and tba food booths. There will be Roving Performers with talent and the hours will be .
February 2027 (dates not updated)
Sunday Marin Farmers Market - February
Civic Center Grounds, San Rafael, CA
Status: Updated 12/22/2025
This California Farmers Market will have crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and tba food booths. There will be Roving Performers with talent and the hours will be . This event will also include: aim's certified farmers markets accept calfresh/ ebt, market match, and wic.
February - March 2027 (dates not updated)
Marin Arts & Crafts Show
Marin Center Exhibit Hall, San Rafael, CA
Status: Updated 1/20/2026
This California Craft Show will have antique/collectibles, crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 5 food booths.
March 2027 (dates not updated)
Sunday Marin Farmers Market - March
Civic Center Grounds, San Rafael, CA
Status: Updated 1/27/2026
This California Farmers Market will have crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and tba food booths. There will be Roving Performers with talent and the hours will be . This event will also include: aim's certified farmers markets accept calfresh/ ebt, market match, and wic.
April 16 - 18, 2027
New Living Expo
Marin Civic Center, San Rafael, CA
Status: Updated 9/8/2026
This California Festival will have commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts and fine craft exhibitors, and 4 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Fri 12pm-8pm; Sat 10am-8pm; Sun 11am-7pm. Admission tickets are $23 - $44.
April 2027 (dates not updated)
Sunday Marin Farmers Market - April
Civic Center Grounds, San Rafael, CA
Status: Updated 3/9/2026
This California Farmers Market will have crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and tba food booths. There will be Roving Performers with talent and the hours will be . This event will also include: aim's certified farmers markets accept calfresh/ ebt, market match, and wic.
May 2027 (dates not updated)
Sunday Marin Farmers Market - May
Civic Center Grounds, San Rafael, CA
Status: Updated 4/11/2026
This California Farmers Market will have crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and tba food booths. There will be Roving Performers with talent and the hours will be .
June 2027 (dates not updated)
Sunday Marin Farmers Market - June
Civic Center Grounds, San Rafael, CA
Status: Updated 5/19/2026
This California Farmers Market will have crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and tba food booths. There will be Roving Performers with talent and the hours will be . This event will also include: aim's certified farmers markets accept calfresh/ ebt, market match, and wic.
June 2027 (dates not updated)
San Rafael Summer Farmers Market - June
Downtown, San Rafael, CA
Status: Updated 6/2/2026
This California Farmers Market will have commercial/retail, crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and tba food booths. There will be Roving Performers with talent and the hours will be Fri 5pm-9pm.
July 2027 (dates not updated)
Marin County Fair
Fairgrounds, San Rafael, CA
Status: Updated 11/19/2025
This California State Fair will have commercial/retail, corp./information and crafts exhibitors, and 32 food booths. There will be 2 stages with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be . Admission tickets are $15 - $20. This event will also include: carnival rides, fireworks, illusionist show.
July 2027 (dates not updated)
San Rafael Summer Farmers Market - July
Downtown, San Rafael, CA
Status: Updated 7/6/2026
This California Farmers Market will have commercial/retail, crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and tba food booths. There will be Roving Performers with talent and the hours will be Fri 5pm-9pm.
July 2027 (dates not updated)
Sunday Marin Farmers Market - July
Civic Center Grounds, San Rafael, CA
Status: Updated 6/6/2026
This California Farmers Market will have crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and tba food booths. There will be Roving Performers with talent and the hours will be . This event will also include: aim's certified farmers markets accept calfresh/ ebt, market match, and wic.
August 2027 (dates not updated)
San Rafael Summer Farmers Market - August
Downtown, San Rafael, CA
Status: Updated 7/31/2026
This California Farmers Market will have commercial/retail, crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and tba food booths. There will be Roving Performers with talent and the hours will be Fri 5pm-9pm.
August 2027 (dates not updated)
Sunday Marin Farmers Market - August
Civic Center Grounds, San Rafael, CA
Status: Updated 7/27/2026
This California Farmers Market will have crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and tba food booths. There will be Roving Performers with talent and the hours will be . This event will also include: aim's certified farmers markets accept calfresh/ ebt, market match, and wic.
September 2027 (dates not updated)
Sunday Marin Farmers Market - September
Civic Center Grounds, San Rafael, CA
Status: Updated 8/21/2026
This California Farmers Market will have crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and tba food booths. There will be Roving Performers with talent and the hours will be . This event will also include: aim's certified farmers markets accept calfresh/ ebt, market match, and wic.
October 2027 (dates not updated)
Sunday Marin Farmers Market - October
Civic Center Grounds, San Rafael, CA
Status: Updated 10/6/2026
This California Farmers Market will have crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and tba food booths. There will be Roving Performers with talent and the hours will be . This event will also include: aim's certified farmers markets accept calfresh/ ebt, market match, and wic.
