Festivals, Parades, Fairs
75th Anniversary Golden Gate Festival: Free/Deal
The Golden Gate Bridge celebrates its 75th anniversary with The Golden Gate Festival on May 27, 2012. The celebration is free. To enjoy the fireworks show in style, you can also book a 50% off deal on a Red & White Fleet cruise. (Details below.) With the theme of Bridging Us All, the festival presents performances and exhibits highlighting … [Read more...]
Asian Heritage Street Celebration: Free
The 8th Annual Asian Heritage Street Celebration takes place in San Francisco's Little Saigon District (Saturday, May 19, 2012). This year's fair features the new Asian Arts & Crafts Alley, a showcase of unique hand-made arts and crafts. The Jazz & Wine, Mahjong, and kids' areas will return from last year's fair, along with … [Read more...]
Ghirardelli Square Wine Festival: Free
The 7th annual Ghirardelli Square Wine Festival by Uncorked! is a free all day festival on Saturday (May 19, 2012) held in San Francisco's Ghirardelli Square. The event features live music, wine seminars, and chef demonstrations by top chefs at The Four Seasons Hotel, Cellar360, and Credo Restaurant. Although the event is free, wine tasting … [Read more...]
Morgan Hill Mushroom Mardi Gras: Free
The 33rd annual Mardi Gras with Mushrooms Festival in downtown Morgan Hill (May 26 - 27, 2012) is a fun family-friendly event that's not only free but offers free parking. The two-day festival, which raises funds for educational scholarships, features live entertainment on two stages, strolling musicians, street performers, arts, crafts, and … [Read more...]
Bay Area KidFest: $1 Discount
The 23rd annual Bay Area KidFest, in Downtown Concord, is a three day festival that takes place over Memorial Day Weekend (May 26 - 28, 2012). The ticket price is $6, but you can save a buck if you bring a can of food for the Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano. All of the entertainment and activities are included in the price of admission. … [Read more...]
Larkspur Flower and Food Festival: Free
The 2012 Larkspur Flower & Food Festival on Magnolia Avenue, in Larkspur (May 27, 2012) features colorful flowers, floral arts and crafts, and gourmet foods. The event will draw 3,000 to 4,000 people, based on last year's visitor count. "Take part in the Salsa Tasting competition then Salsa Dance to Tito Gonzales. The Doc Kraft Band will … [Read more...]
San Francisco Carnaval Parade & Festival: Free
San Francisco's 2012 Carnaval Parade and Festival will saturate the city's Mission District over Memorial Day Weekend (May 26 - 27, 2012). This is one of the Bay Area's most popular festivals. The theme this year is “Spanning Borders; Bridging Cultures." The event is family friendly and features live music, a diversity of food and activities, … [Read more...]
Foster City Arts & Wine Festival: Free + 50% Off Carnival Rides
The annual Foster City Arts & Wine Festival in Leo Ryan Park (June 2-3, 2012) is free to attend. Again this year, the Foster City Chamber of Commerce is selling discount carnival ride tickets in advance of the event. The Foster City Arts and Wine Festival features live entertainment, a talent show, arts and crafts, fun festival food, wine … [Read more...]
Walnut Creek Art and Wine Festival: Free
The 31st annual Walnut Creek Art & Wine Festival (June 2 - 3, 2012) is a free event featuring non-stop local and Bay Area music and entertainment, arts & crafts from more than 200 artisans, award-winning local and regional wines and microbrews, ethnic and traditional festival food, the Premium Wine Tent, the crazy Grape Stomp … [Read more...]
Union Street Eco-Urban Festival: Free
San Francisco’s Union Street Eco-Urban Festival, on Union Street in San Francisco (June 2 - 3, 2012) is one of the city's biggest free festivals, showcasing 150 arts and crafts booths, 25 gourmet food booths, two stages of live entertainment and bistro style cafes. The festival also features an eco-zone featuring dozens of green exhibits and … [Read more...]
San Francisco Summer SAILstice Celebration: Free
A celebration for Summer SAILstice 2012 will take place at Treasure Island Sailing Center (June 23 and 24, 2012). Don't have a boat? Don't worry. You can score a free ride on a sailboat. You'll also find plenty of festival food, drinks and vendor booths. "Open to the public - FREE admission! Summer Sailstice brings together everyone who loves … [Read more...]
Northern California Pirate Festival: Free
The Northern California Pirate Festival takes place at Vallejo Waterfront Park next to the Vallejo Ferry Terminal (June 16 - 17, 2012). This is the biggest and best Pirate Festival in the country, featuring all things pirate: tall ships, pirate encampments, nautical inspired crafts, sword fighting and ship to shore canon battles. You'll also … [Read more...]
