Summer Art Shows & Festivals in Northern California

Artist Lisa Ramos from MONOLISA at Art Festival with MONOLISA Customers

Updated for 2026, summer art shows in Northern California bring some of the busiest and most energetic event weekends of the year, with outdoor art and wine festivals, downtown street fairs, waterfront events, and music-filled community celebrations. Summer is an ideal time to explore handmade goods, fine art, food, wine, and live entertainment in walkable downtowns, scenic parks, and destination locations. Below is a curated list of summer art shows and festivals across Northern California, including event names, dates, and links for more information.

Redwood 4th of July Celebration — July 4, 2026
Half Moon Bay Ol’ Fashioned 4th of July Parade — July 4, 2026
Fillmore Jazz Festival — July 4-5, 2026
Locust Street Festival — July 8, 2026
Annual Sierra Nevada Arts & Crafts Festival — July 4-5, 2026
Art on the Square — July 10, 2026
ACGA Clay & Glass Festival — July 11, 2026
Los Altos Art & Wine Festival — July 11–12, 2026
Petaluma Art & Garden Festival — July 12, 2026
Open Air Market in Martinez — July 2026
Bargetto Art & Wine Festival — July 18-19, 2026
Sugartown Festival — July 19, 2026
Mammoth Lakes Open Air Arts & Crafts Fair — July 24–26, 2026
Art on the Square — July 24, 2026
Alameda Art & Wine Faire — July 25 & 26, 2026
Filoli Art Walk — July 25-26, 2026
Fremont Festival of the Arts — August 1-2, 2026
Renegade San Francisco — August 1-2, 2026
Art in the Gardens (AIG) — Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens — August 1-2, 2026
Locust Street Festival — August 5, 2026
Outside Lands — August 7-9, 2026
Fine Art in the Park — Los Altos Rotary Club — August 8-9, 2026
Annual Pistahan Parade and Festival — August 8-9, 2026
Benicia Peddlers Fair — August 8, 2026
Laurel Street Fair World Music Festival — August 8, 2026
Open Air Market in Martinez — August 2026
Burlingame on the Avenue — August 15-16, 2026
West Coast Asian Foodie Festival — August 15-16, 2026
Sacramento Banana Festival — TBD
Scotts Valley Art Wine & Beer Festival — August 15-16, 2026
Martinez Art in the Park — August 16, 2026
Palo Alto Festival of the Arts — August 22, 2026
Art on the Square — August 28, 2026
Summer Market at Shadelands Ranch Museum — August 23, 2026
Millbrae Art & Wine Festival — September 5-6, 2026
Labor Day Weekend Arts & Crafts Festival — September 5-6, 2026
Annual Midori Kai Arts & Crafts Boutique — September 12, 2026
Mountain View Art & Wine Festival — September 12-13, 2026
Castro Valley Fall Fest — September 12-13, 2026
Splatter — September 12, 2026
Capitola Art & Wine Festival — September 12-13, 2026
Open Air Market in Martinez — September 2026
Holidays on a High Note — September 15, 2026
Santa Clara Art & Wine Festival — September 19–20, 2026
Los Gatos Fiesta des Artes — September 16-17, 2026
Millbrae Mid-Autumn Festival — September 19-20, 2026
Lafayette Art & Wine Festival — September 19-20, 2026
Annual Mill Valley Fall Arts Festival — September 19-20, 2026
Walnut Creek Oktoberfest — September 25-26, 2026
Pacific Coast Fog Fest in Pacifica — September 26-27, 2026
Genoa Candy Dance Arts & Crafts Faire — September 26-27, 2026
Monterey Jazz Festival — September 25-27, 2026

Explore Art Shows & Plan Your Visit

Art shows and festivals in Northern California vary widely in size, style, and atmosphere. Some are lively art and wine festivals with music and crowds, while others are smaller, more curated events focused on handmade work and fine art.

What to Expect

  • 🍷 Art & Wine Festivals — social, busy, and great for browsing
  • 🏛️ Juried Art Shows — more curated with higher-end handmade work
  • 🛍️ Community Festivals — a mix of vendors, food, and local activities

Plan Your Visit

  • Arrive early for easier parking and smaller crowds
  • Midday is typically the busiest time at larger events
  • Bring a tote bag if you plan to shop handmade
  • Check weather and dress comfortably for outdoor shows