Spring Art Shows & Festivals in Northern California
Updated for 2026, spring art shows in Northern California mark the start of the outdoor festival season, with events returning to parks, downtown streets, and community spaces. This time of year features a mix of art and wine festivals, craft fairs, seasonal markets, and early juried shows, often with a more relaxed feel than peak summer events. It’s a great time to explore handmade work, connect with artists, and discover new collections before the busiest months. Below is a curated list of spring art shows and festivals across Northern California, including event names, dates, and links for more information.
Walnut Creek Bead and Design Show — March 13, 2026
Mill Valley Spring Faire — March 21, 2026
Rancho Solano Spring Fling — March 22, 2026
Belmont Handcrafted Originals Art Fair — March 22–23, 2026
San Juan Bautista Art & Craft Festival — March 28–29, 2026
Renegade San Francisco — March 28–29, 2026
Gravenstein Apple Fair — April 8-9, 2026
Petaluma Butter and Eggs Festival — April 18, 2026
Folsom's Spring Arts and Crafts Fair — April 19, 2026
Montclair Village Art Walk — April 25–26, 2026
Mom's Day Boutique — April 26, 2026
Spring Tour — April 24–25, 2026
Clayton Art & Wine Festival — April 25-26, 2026
Sebastopol Apple Blossom Festival — April 25–26, 2026
Cupertino Cherry Blossom Festival — April 25–26, 2026
Morgan Hill Wine Art & Stroll — April 25, 2026
Gilman District Street Fair — April 26, 2026
Fortino Winery Spring Market — April 25, 2026
Bay Area Spring Fest — May 2, 2026
Pacific Grove's Good Old Days Celebration — May 2–3, 2026
Saratoga Rotary Art Show — May 2–3, 2026
Bodega Bay Fisherman's Festival — May 2–3, 2026
Paso Robles Olive and Lavender Festival — May 9, 2026
Whole Earth Festival — May 8-10, 2026
Mill Valley Music Festival — On Pause in 2026
California Honey Festival - May 16-17, 2026
Campbell Boogie Music Festival — May 16-17, 2026
Livermore Downtown Street Fest — May 16-17, 2026
Yountville Art, Sip and Stroll — May 16, 2026
SWAN Day — May 16, 2026
Pleasant Hill Art & Wine Festival — May 16-17, 2026
Roseville Spring Craft Fair — May 23, 2026
Carnaval San Francisco — May 23-24, 2026
Morgan Hill Mushroom Festival — May 23-24, 2026
San Ramon Art & Wind Festival — May 24-25, 2026
Annual Arnold Spring Peddler's Faire — May 23-24, 2026
San José Made — May 30-31, 2026
Burgers and Brew Fest — May 30, 2026
San Mateo County Fair — June 5-14, 2026
Curtis Fest Sacramento — June 6, 2026
Union Street Festival — June 6–7, 2026
Walnut Creek Art & Wine Festival — June 6-7, 2026
Kiwanis Club Art Fiesta — June 6–7, 2026
Sunnyvale Art & Wine Festival — June 6–7, 2026
Festa Italiana in San Francisco — June 6-7, 2026
Open Air Market in Martinez — June 2026
Art on the Square — June 12, 2026
Juneteenth Freedom Festival in Mill Valley — June 13, 2026
West Coast Craft — June 13-14, 2026
Novato Art, Wine & Music Festival — June 13-14, 2026
The Fairfax Festival — June 13-14, 2026
Walnut Creek Uncorked —June 18, 2026
Tahoe City Art by the Lake — June 19–21, 2026
North Beach Festival — June 20-21, 2026
Meet Me on Main — June 20, 2026
Pleasure Point Street Fair — June 27, 2026
Placer County Fair — June 25–28, 2026
