Castro Valley Fall Festival 2026 – Visitor & Vendor Info

🍂 The Castro Valley Fall Festival is a popular Bay Area community event featuring arts and crafts, handmade goods, live entertainment, food vendors, local businesses, and family-friendly activities in the heart of Castro Valley, California.

✨ This guide shares event details, location information, FAQs, and vendor resources for artists and visitors planning to attend the 2026 festival.

Updated: 2026

🍁 Festival Details

  • Date & Hours: September 12, 2026-September 13, 2026 | 10:00am - 6:00pm
  • Location: Castro Valley Boulevard, Castro Valley, California in front of the Safeway and Lucky shopping centers
  • Event Type: Outdoor community fall festival featuring arts, crafts, food, music, and local vendors
  • Admission: Free
  • Vendor Applications: Vendor applications and booth information are managed through Festival Productions Inc.
📌 Official Festival & Vendor Information

📍 Castro Valley Location

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✨ What to Expect at the Castro Valley Fall Festival

🍂 Visitors can enjoy a lively mix of handmade artisan booths, local businesses, seasonal shopping, specialty foods, live entertainment, and community activities throughout downtown Castro Valley.

🛍️ The festival typically attracts a large Bay Area crowd looking for unique gifts, handcrafted items, jewelry, artwork, home décor, and family-friendly fall activities.

🎶 Live music, food vendors, and outdoor entertainment help create a festive atmosphere throughout the event weekend while supporting local artists and small businesses.

📌 Vendor applications, booth availability, and participation requirements are managed through Festival Productions Inc. to help artists access the latest event information and current application details.

❓ FAQs

  • Is the festival outdoors? Yes, the Castro Valley Fall Festival is typically is outdoors along Castro Valley Boulevard.
  • Can artists and makers apply? Yes. Vendor applications are handled through Festival Productions Inc.
  • Is there food and entertainment? Yes, the event includes food vendors, music, and family-friendly entertainment.
  • What makes this festival popular? Its large community attendance, seasonal atmosphere, and strong mix of artisan vendors and local businesses.

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