Upcoming events…
Come visit me in the wild!
I would love to see your smiling face at one of these local events.
(Check back often. More events to come. Updated frequently.)
North Beach Festival
Join us for North Beach Festival 2026 presented by Zoox from 11am to 7pm on Saturday, June 20th & Sunday, June 21st (Father’s Day weekend!) as we celebrate the vibrant and historic North Beach
ACGA Clay & Glass Festival
This beloved annual event showcases over 120 of California’s finest clay and glass artists, featuring an incredible selection of functional ware, home decor, sculptures, and gifts. Enjoy live artist demonstrations, a pottery throwdown competition, and hands-on activities like “Clay For All.” With delicious food trucks, valet parking, and plenty of family fun, this is a weekend you won’t want to miss! Admission is free.
Head West The Barlow
Located in Sebastopol, California, The Barlow is a 12-acre, open-air, walkable market district and event venue showcasing local makers, artisans, chefs, and vintners. Formerly an industrial apple processing plant, it features "industrial-chic" design, with wineries, breweries, distilleries, restaurants, and unique shops.
Palo Alto Festival of the Arts
This high quality, community-friendly event is hosted by the Palo Alto Chamber of Commerce with the support of the City of Palo Alto. This event attracts people every year from throughout California and the West Coast. The festival—celebrating its 43rd year—takes place on tree-lined University Avenue in beautiful downtown Palo Alto, a vital economic area 35 miles south of San Francisco.
The backbone of the festival and the key to its success are the 250 fine artists and crafters whose display booths are placed back-to-back along University Avenue. These exhibitors are the reason why this festival attracts such a high percentage of fine artists and crafters whose work you'll see only at a few select shows on the West Coast.
Capitola Art & Wine Festival
The Capitola Art & Wine Festival is where creativity, community, and coastal charm come together. Hosted and organized by the Capitola-Soquel Chamber of Commerce, this treasured annual tradition draws thousands to Capitola for a weekend of fine art, local wine, delicious food, and lively entertainment—all just steps from the beach.
More than a celebration, the festival is a major fundraiser supporting the work of the Capitola-Soquel Chamber—a 501(c)(6) nonprofit organization—along with local schools and community groups who help make the magic happen. Their contributions, from hands-on support to behind-the-scenes coordination, are vital to the festival’s success.
It takes a village to bring this event to life—and we’re lucky to have one filled with heart, creativity, and community pride. From the artists and winemakers to the volunteers and organizers, every contribution helps make the festival truly special. We can’t wait to celebrate with you!
Fog Fest
The Pacific Coast Fog Fest each year promotes the City of Pacifica, attracts visitors, celebrates our community and raises funds for local community groups. Now over 35 groups benefit and to date, an amount of $1,250,000 has been donated back.
The Fog Fest was created in 1986 to promote Pacifica and to celebrate our marvelous coast. The last full weekend of September was chosen because historically the weather is unbeatable. The Fog Fest kicks off Saturday morning at 10 am with the Parade, honoring the local community and a competition for best float. Then stay and enjoy our Arts and Crafts booths, Food and Beverage booths, Music & Entertainment, Family Fun Fest and a variety of other activities.
Sunnyvale Art & Wine Festival
Celebrate 50 years of community, creativity, and connection as the Sunnyvale Art & Wine Festival returns with a boldly reimagined experience in the heart of downtown Sunnyvale. This milestone edition brings together 200+ of the West Coast’s top artists, live music, exceptional food, and family-friendly activities, all set within a vibrant festival layout redesigned from the ground up.
Join neighbors, friends, and visitors on June 6 & 7 for a shared celebration of art, culture, and local pride. The festival runs Saturday from 11am to 7pm and Sunday from 10am to 5pm.
SJMade Fest
San José Made's largest outdoor event of the year, SJMADE Fest, returns in 2026 on May 30–31 at History Park San José. Featuring over 250+ amazing makers, artists, designers, curators, chefs, bakers, crafters and creative small businesses. Free admission for attendees. Featuring a market section featuring some of our very favorite food trucks and food stalls, a double-sized Kitten Lounge by Mini Cat Town, live K-Pop dance performances & entertainment and so much more!
San Luis Obispo Art in the Park
San Luis Obispo Art in the Park is looked upon as the finest display of handmade art and crafts presented in the City of San Luis Obispo.
Bodega Bay Fisherman's Festival
Since 1973 the Bodega Bay community has hosted our annual Fisherman’s Festival, a festival packed with events for people of all ages – craft booths, live music, good food, entertainment and more. A favorite attraction is the wine tasting booth featuring more than 25 Sonoma County wines and a beer booth with several local ales. Plus we have something for every palate from barbecued oysters, local fish & chips, clam chowder and a variety of food trucks. Live music and entertainers perform on the main stage all day Saturday and Sunday. Artisans and vendors from all over California and beyond offer a wide selection of arts and crafts.
Mission Fed ArtWalk
Mission Fed ArtWalk is San Diego’s original fine art festival, filling the streets of San Diego’s Little Italy district with more than 250 visual artists, four music stages, interactive art for families, food and fun.
We believe that art is not a luxury. Owning original art, and having an opportunity to meet the creators, adds meaning and inspiration to life. Artists travel from across the US and Mexico to show and sell their work.
ArtWalk is a grand celebration you won’t want to miss!
Head West Hayes Valley
Hayes Valley in San Francisco is a cool, revitalized neighborhood in the Western Addition. The main commercial stretch, Hayes Street, teems with upscale boutiques for designer fashions and home decor, plus dessert shops, chill watering holes, and a wide array of on-trend restaurants.
The close-knit neighborhood features a community garden, a pocket park with art installations, and access to music and theater near the Civic Center.
Holiday Pottery Sale
It’s that time of year again! Announcing our 2025 Holiday Sale featuring over 50 local ceramicists. We’re so excited to turn over our studio for a warm & lively 3-day event on Dec. 12-14th.
Sunset Holiday Mercantile
Come Eat, Drink, Shop, Play, Connect, and Be Local at the 10th Annual Sunset Holiday Mercantile at the County Fair Building in Golden Gate Park!
Sunset Holiday Mercantile in 2025 which features TWO DAYS of artisan makers and vendors, plus live music, food, activities and more!
Crocker Holiday
Now a Northern California holiday tradition, this three-day bazaar at Sacramento’s Scottish Rite Center delights art lovers of all ages. As children enjoy photos with Santa and face painting by Pixie Tribe Entertainment, adults can meet and speak with artists, browse booths filled with juried works in glass, textiles, wood, ceramics, paper, photography, art jewelry, paintings and sculptures, all offered in a variety of price points.
Proceeds from the event directly support the artists, Crocker Art Museum’s exhibition & educational programs, and Creative Arts League’s outreach to Stanford Settlement, Sojourner Truth (SoJo), Women’s Wisdom Art, Mustard Seed, Blue Line Arts, the MACC (Mills Station Arts & Cultural Center), and other important community programs.
We wish to thank you for your patronage and best wishes for a delightful and warm holiday season!
Half Moon Bay Art & Pumpkin Festival
No matter what’s happening around us, one lovely constant endures at this time of year – the Coastside’s wondrous and highly-anticipated autumn season is upon us and on the picturesque coast around the World Pumpkin Capital of Half Moon Bay, it’s always stunningly spectacular. The dazzling journey is its own reward … the breathtaking views of seaside farm country dotted with vast, rolling fields of orange, scarecrows, barns, and pick-your-own pumpkin patches. It's the perfect time of year and the perfect place to celebrate the simple beauty and bounty of the fall season and Half Moon Bay does it like nobody else. The world-famous Half Moon Bay Art & Pumpkin Festival is the season’s signature event, drawing hordes of visitors to the “World Pumpkin Capital” for an epic festival on historic Main Street. This year’s highly-anticipated 52nd annual festival will be held on October 18-19 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is free.
Lafayette Art & Wine Festival
The Lafayette Art & Wine Festival is perhaps the largest annual festival in Contra Costa County. In 2024, over 85,000 people strolled among the booths of art and handmade crafts, enjoying foods from our local restaurants, food vendors and food trucks as well as quality wines and microbrews, pausing to enjoy continuous music from our four stages.
Capitola Art & Wine Festival
Stroll the festival sipping exceptional wines from 22 Santa Cruz Mountain wineries while admiring the artistic talents of over 100 fine artists. Enjoy live music, be inspired by local dance groups, and street performers.
Charming Capitola Village is filled with restaurants for every taste and an abundance of boutiques to satisfy a shopper’s dream. Art, wine, music, and fun in the enchanting beach-side setting of Capitola…summer’s last hurrah, and truly a weekend in paradise!
Palo Alto Festival of the Arts
Mark your calendars for the 2025 Festival from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 23 and 24, along University Avenue in downtown Palo Alto for more great fun! We look forward to seeing you there!
The annual festival, proudly hosted by the Palo Alto Chamber of Commerce, attracts tens of thousands of attendees to more than 250 fine art displays, an Italian Street Painting Expo, kids' Chalk-a-Lot, live stage and street entertainment, gourmet food, fine wines and micro-brews. Admission is free and open to all.
Alameda Art & Wine Festival
This will be the 38th year for this event. Located in downtown Alameda on Park St. it is well attended and beloved by the community. Great music, foods, kid's area and arts & crafts.
ACGA Clay & Glass Festival
Art enthusiasts, aspiring collectors, and families are invited to explore the work of over 100 juried artists showcasing their mastery in ceramics and glass art. From delicate sculptures to functional pottery and stunning glassware, attendees can admire and purchase unique pieces directly from the artists themselves. Meeting the artists, hearing their stories, and supporting their work makes the event unique.
In addition to browsing the diverse array of artwork, visitors can enjoy live demonstrations, interactive exhibits, and engaging activities for all ages. One marquee attraction will be a live-throwing competition for height, width, and handle pulling. Whether trying their hand at making pottery or witnessing the mesmerizing process of glass flameworking, attendees will have the chance to gain insight into the intricate techniques behind these crafts.
The festival will have plenty of cool rest areas, water-filling stations, and food and beverage vendors offering a delectable selection of refreshments, ensuring a delightful culinary experience surrounded by beautiful works of art.
Admission to the ACGA Clay & Glass Festival is free, making it accessible to all community members. Valet parking at the PAAC will also be available. The event will run from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM on both days,
rain or shine.
North Beach Festival
Join us for North Beach Festival 2025 from 11am to 7pm on Saturday, June 14th & Sunday, June 15th as we celebrate the vibrant and historic North Beach neighborhood.
Head West Hayes Valley
Marketplaces becomes a destination to not only connect with local, small businesses but also allows us to strengthen our ties to the local economy in truly realizing where our dollars are going.
Venues for HEAD WEST are rooted in neighborhoods, or anchored in iconic destinations, which provide accessibility to local entrepreneurs and their customers. By being strategic on location, we are able to open up opportunities to engage with all walks of life.
Union Street Festival
Kick off the summer with one of the largest street festivals in San Francisco, located in the bustling Cow Hollow neighborhood!
The two-day long Union Street Festival brings neighbors, locals and visitors alike to celebrate in the streets of San Francisco’s Marina District. Come celebrate local business, culture and community with live music, food and goods vendors, family-friendly activity zones, artists, makers and fun for all ages!
Beverly Hills Art Show
Four garden blocks in the center of the city will be brimming with the work of 235 artists from throughout California, many other states, and from around the world.
This free show features art by artists who showcase their work in painting, sculpture, watercolor, photography, mixed media, ceramics, glass, jewelry, drawing and printmaking.
All of the fine arts and crafts are original, ranging from the traditional to the very contemporary, and are represented by the artists themselves.
A Wine and Beer Garden with live music, demonstrating artists, children's activities, gourmet food trucks and several community exhibits can be found as well.
Rotary Club of Saratoga Fine Art Show
he Art Show will feature over 125+ artists and serves as the largest fundraiser for the Saratoga Rotary Charitable Foundation, which supports grants to local non-profit organizations and the Club's youth and community service programs. Every year, the Art Show draws art lovers and collectors from all over the Bay Area to visit and purchase one-of-a-kind creations directly from artists.
Gilman District Street Fair
Happening alongside the award-winning Gilman Wine Block on both Fourth and Fifth Streets and stretching along three blocks of Camelia from Sixth to the railroad tracks, the second year of this exciting new street fair plays host to over 120 local vendors and artists, live music, food vendors and wineries and breweries with exciting satellite events throughout the District. It is a celebration of everything that makes the Gilman District and our city by the Bay unique - from the eclectic mix of local businesses, startups and arts of all types to our diverse and welcoming community.
We can't wait to see you!
Paso Robles Art in the Park
Largest fine art show in San Luis Obispo County. 130 artist and craft designers exhibit at this semi-annual event each April.
Gifty!
GIFTY, The Crucible’s annual Craft Show & Open House returns this December 2-3. Join us for two days of the best shopping in the Bay Area. Find holiday gifts made by local artists, craftspeople, and Crucible faculty. From one-a-kind sculptures to functional pottery to locally made soaps and more, find something for everyone on your list at GIFTY.
In between shopping, enjoy family-friendly activities and demonstrations. And make sure to stop by our bar for refreshments and snacks. Learn more about our event highlights below.
GIFTY is an indoor event and a great time, rain or shine!
ART on the Square
Mark your calendars for our 9th Annual Holiday Show in the beautiful San Mateo County History Museum. We'll have artists selling their fabulous creations on two floors under the museum's spectacular stained glass dome. The museum will be free to the public on the day of the show.
Art In Clay
Held at the Lucie Stern Community Center, this show will have over 40 ceramic artists showing their wares in time for holiday shopping.
Half Moon Bay Art & Pumpkin Festival
Pumped Up Pumpkin Mecca Gears Up for Half Moon Bay’s World-Famous Celebration of the Great and Almighty Gourd; Plus Godzilla Gourds Rock the Scales at the 51st annual Safeway World Championship Pumpkin Weigh-Off, October 14, as Superstar Growers Butt Gourds in the Super Bowl of Weigh-Offs with Top Prize of $9/Pound and $30k World Record Prize; New Scale Purchased to Fit Rhinoceros-Sized Gourds; Debut of Weigh-Off Wall of Fame Mural and Pumpkin King Champion Ring.
San Carlos Art & Wine Faire
One of the Peninsula’s Premier Fall Festivals, the City of San Carlos’ Art & Wine Faire celebrates its 32nd year! The celebration covers San Carlos Avenue between Laurel Street and Elm and down Laurel Street from San Carlos Avenue all the way to Arroyo. Find over 200 quality artists, crafters and specialty food vendors presenting their beautiful handcrafted works for fairegoers. There will be a treasure trove of ceramics, paintings, photography, wood working, wearables and so much more! Enjoy fine wines and microbrews, delicious foods, entertainment and the Family Fun Zone with lots of hands-on activities for the kids. The Faire is easily accessible from Caltrain and SamTrans. Free Shuttles! Free parking at Sutter Health/PAMF, 101 at Holly Street, see PARKING information below.
Lafayette Art & Wine Festival
The Lafayette Art & Wine Festival is perhaps the largest annual festival in Contra Costa County. In 2023, over 85,000 people strolled among the booths of art and handmade crafts, enjoying foods from our local restaurants, food vendors and food trucks as well as quality wines and microbrews, pausing to enjoy continuous music from our four stages.
Capitola Art & Wine Festival
Stroll the festival sipping exceptional wines from 22 Santa Cruz Mountain wineries while admiring the artistic talents of over 100 fine artists. Enjoy live music, be inspired by local dance groups, and street performers.
Charming Capitola Village is filled with restaurants for every taste and an abundance of boutiques to satisfy a shopper’s dream. Art, wine, music, and fun in the enchanting beach-side setting of Capitola…summer’s last hurrah, and truly a weekend in paradise!