Just because schools have started and summer vacations have ended, doesn’t mean the fun has to stop. We’ve put together a list of September festivals and events that will keep the summer vibes flowing a bit longer.
Silicon Valley Fall Festival
September 15, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Memorial Park,10185 N. Stelling Road, Cupertino. Multicultural family festival of games, education, food, and entertainment.
http://cupertino.org/index.aspx?page=1088Lafayette Art & Wine Festival
September 15, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. and September 16 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Downtown Lafayette. Summer of Love-themed festival with 250 arts and crafts booths, entertainment, children’s activities, food, wine, beer, and exhibits. Free.
http://lafayettefestival.comSanta Clara Art & Wine Festival
September 15, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and September 16, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Central Park, Santa Clara. More than 175 art and crafts booths, entertainment, food, beer, wine and children’s activities. Free. www. santaclaraartandwine.com
Almaden Art & Wine Festival:
September 16, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Almaden Lake Park, corner of Almaden Expressway and Coleman Avenue, San Jose. Food and wine, entertainment, silent auction, and children’s zone.
www.almadenwine.orgSanta Cruz County Fair:
September 12- 16
County Fairgrounds, 2601 E. Lake Ave., Watsonville. Carnival rides, livestock, food, merchants, races, music performances, art and children’s activities.
www.santacruzcountyfair.comLuna Park Chalk Art Festival:
September 15, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Backesto Park, San Jose. Artists, students and chalk enthusiasts create over 250 pieces of art throughout the park’s pathways. Arts and crafts, food trucks and live music. Free.
http://bit.ly/2pzWVZ8Bark in the Park:
September 15, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
William Street Park, S. 16th and E. William streets, San Jose. Dog costume and tail wagging contests, demonstrations of dog agility, vendors for humans and dogs.
www.barksanjose.orgMonterey Jazz Festival:
September 23 and September 23
Monterey County Fair and Event Center, 2004 Fairground Road, Monterey. The 61st annual festival, with 500 artists performing on eight stages. Tickets and information:
www.montereyjazzfestival.orgBay Area Blues Festival:
September 23 and September 23, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Downtown, Martinez. Blues music on two stages, food, craft beer and wine, arts and crafts, community booths, kids activities, chalk art. Free.
https://martinezbluesfestival.com/Antique Autos in History Park:
September 23, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
History San Jose, 635 Phelan Ave., San Jose. Festival of antique autos, fire equipment, bicycles, motorcycles, plus antique crafts and collectibles, live music and food. Admission, $5.
www.scvmtfc.orgPacific Coast Fog Fest:
September 29 and September 30, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Pacifica, along Palmetto Avenue. Parade and marching band competition, live music, sand sculpture demo, 200 arts and crafts booths, food, beverages, plus Family Fun Fest (1-4 p.m. Sept. 30). Free.
http://pacificcoastfogfest.comSource: https://www.mercurynews.com/2018/05/12/2018-bay-area-festivals-and-fairs-from-county-fairs-to-kids-and-music-festivals/
By Pelin Erdal
