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Bay Area Fairs, Wine and Cheese Festivals
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Event |
Start Date |
End Date |
Description |
City |
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Bulgarian Festival: |
Saturday, March 05, 2005 |
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The Bulgarian Festival is on March 5, 2-11PM, at Fort Mason, with food,
drink, music, and dance. |
San Francisco |
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Asian American Film Festival: |
Thursday, March 10, 2005 |
Sunday, March 20, 2005 |
The 2005 International Asian American Film Festival is March 10-20 in San
Francisco at the Kabuki and Castro and in Berkeley at Pacific Film Archive. |
San Francisco |
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San Francisco Jazz Festival Spring Season: |
Saturday, March 12, 2005 |
Sunday, June 26, 2005 |
Special jazz events and shows begin March 12, 2005, and continue through
June 26. Information |
San Francisco |
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Saint Patrick's Day Parade and celebrations: |
Sunday, March 13, 2005 |
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The 2005 parade starts at 11:30 on March 13 at Second and Market and
continues to City Hall with live music, dance, drinks, and traditional Irish
cuisine. |
San Francisco |
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San Francisco Flower and Garden Show: |
Wednesday, March 16, 2005 |
Sunday, March 20, 2005 |
The largest spring garden show in California is at the Cow Palace, March
16-20, 2005, starting at 9AM each day. Thousands of flowers, plants, and
gardens, seminars and shopping. Details |
San Francisco |
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Sidewalk Fine Arts Festivals: |
Friday, March 18, 2005 |
Sunday, March 20, 2005 |
Belmont's Fine Arts Festival is March 18-20, 2005, 10-5, at the Carlmont
Village Shopping Center, 1049 Alameda de las Pulgas. Artists will display
handmade itmes including jewelry, ceramics, painting, and sculptures. |
Belmont |
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Across the Bay 12K Race: |
Sunday, March 20, 2005 |
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Run across the Golden Gate Bridge from Sausalito to Aquatic Park where there
will be a post-race party, March 20, 2005, 8-12. Registration is at Aquatic
Park only, where you will be shuttled to the starting point. Information |
San Francisco |
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Easter Parade and Festival |
Sunday, March 27, 2005 |
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Put on your Easter bonnet and head to Union Street on Easter Sunday for the
yearly Easter Parade and Celebration, 10:00-5:00. Union Street is closed
from Gough to Fillmore and lined with crafts, food, and game booths. The
Easter Bunny (or several of them) will be there as well as live bunnies in
the petting zoo. The parade starts at 2:00. There will be an Easter bonnet
contest, too. 2005 Easter is March 27. |
San Francisco |
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St. Stupid's Day Parade |
Friday, April 01, 2005 |
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Celebrating April Fool's Day, the St. Stupid's Day Parade is held April 1 at
noon, starting at the Embarcadero Plaza. The festivities end at Washington
Square in North Beach where there is a rally in the park. Sponsored by The
First Church of the Last Laugh, this light-hearted event is sure to make you
laugh. |
San Francisco |
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Oyster & Beer Festival |
Saturday, April 02, 2005 |
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The Oyster and Beer Festival is San Francisco's largest Celtic Festival. All
day entertainment, sideshows, booths, suck and shuck competition, children's
play area in Washington Square, April 2, 2005, 11-6. |
San Francisco |
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International Beer Festival |
Saturday, April 09, 2005 |
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Tel-Hi Co-op in North Beach puts on this fundraiser at Fort Mason, April 9,
2005, 7-10 PM, with music, food, and over 100 international beers (over 21
only). Beer Festival |
San Francisco |
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West Portal Avenue Sidewalk Fair |
Friday, April 15, 2005 |
Sunday, April 17, 2005 |
West Portal Avenue in San Francisco, near the intersection of Sloat and
Portola, will hold its annual Sidewalk Arts and Crafts Fair April 15-17,
10-5 each day. More than 75 artists will display their ceramics, jewelry,
paintings, photographs, and more. 415-566-3500 |
San Francisco |
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Cherry Blossom Festival |
Saturday, April 16, 2005 |
Sunday, April 24, 2005 |
April 16-24, 2005, heralds the blooming of the cherry trees and the Cherry
Blossom Festival in Japantown. Food, games, and crafts booths will line Post
and Webster Streets both weekends. Martial arts demonstrations and Japanese
music and dance will be presented in the Japantown Mall Plaza. There will
also be tea ceremonies and art demonstrations. Highlighting the festival
will be the Cherry Blossom Parade on April 24, beginning at 1:00 at the
Civic Center and ending at Japantown. Official Website |
San Francisco |
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SF International Film Festival |
Thursday, April 21, 2005 |
Thursday, May 05, 2005 |
The 2005 SF International Film Festival will be April 21-May 5. Films will
be shown at the Castro and Kabuki in San Francisco, and Pacific Film Archive
in Berkeley. Passes are available online. See the website for schedule and
details. |
San Francisco |
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Walnut Creek Fine Arts Festival |
Friday, April 22, 2005 |
Sunday, April 24, 2005 |
Enjoy an outdoor art show in downtown Walnut Creek, along the sidewalks of
Cypress Avenue, Locust, and North Main between Mt. Diablo and Civic Drive.
The free festival, with over 180 artists, is April 22-24, 10AM-6PM (closes
at 5 on Sunday). 925-933-6778 for information |
Walnut Creek |
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Boat Parade, Opening day on the bAY |
Sunday, April 24, 2005 |
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The sailing season starts with a boat parade and the blessing of the fleet
from Crissy Field to Pier 39, April 24, noon. |
San Francisco |
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How Weird Street Faire |
Sunday, May 01, 2005 |
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Howard Street in the SOMA district becomes "How Weird Street" May 1, 2005,
noon-8 PM. The faire, a project of World Peace Through Technology, includes
4 music stages, social activist speakers, and performancers. Faire
information |
San Francisco |
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Mural Awareness Month |
Sunday, May 01, 2005 |
Sunday, May 22, 2005 |
Month long celebration of community mural art and Bay Area muralists.
Opening Fundraiser, May 1, 2004, Mural Awareness Festival, May 8, 1-5 at
Precita Park, and Mural Awards Ceremony with dinner and dance, May 22, 5-12
PM. Ongoing events include educational events, mural walks, and art
exhibits. More information |
San Francisco |
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Cinco de Mayo |
Monday, May 02, 2005 |
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Cinco de Mayo will be celebrated May 2 at a festival in Civic Center Plaza,
11-6, with music, food, a classic lowrider car show, and free children's
events. Also in Oakland's Fruitvale District on International Blvd, May 2,
10AM. Read more about Cinco de Mayo events and see photos. |
Oakland |
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Norway Day Festival |
Sunday, May 08, 2005 |
Monday, May 09, 2005 |
Celebrate Norwegian Culture May 8-9, 10-5, at Crissy Field. Enjoy music,
food, art, Norwegian beer lounge, and booths with traditional Norwegian
goods.Website |
San Francisco |
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Youth Arts Festival |
Sunday, May 08, 2005 |
Tuesday, May 17, 2005 |
Nine-day event with art created by local K-12 students, opens May 8 at Zeum/Yerba
Buena Gardens, with a variety of exhibits, performances, and activities.
Events and information |
San Francisco |
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Bay to Breakers |
Monday, May 16, 2005 |
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The world's largest foot race starts at 8 a.m. on May 16, 2004, going from
the Embarcadero to the Great Highway. Over 70,000 runners, many in costumes,
are expected. Includes music and food at a large post-race festival. Bay to
Breakers website Costumes are judged near Golden Gate Park's Conservatory of
Flowers and you'll see some really creative ones! Photos of 2004 Bay to
Breakers |
San Francisco |
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Chocolate and Chalk Art |
Sunday, May 29, 2005 |
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Street poets, musicians, clowns, art, and chocolate treats ($10 for 10
tasting tickets) May 29, 9-5, along Solano Avenue in Albany and Berkeley. |
Albany |
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Arts and Music Festival |
Sunday, May 29, 2005 |
Monday, May 30, 2005 |
Arts, crafts, and music on Bay Street in Emeryville, May 29-30, 10-6. |
Emeryville |
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Carnaval |
Sunday, May 29, 2005 |
Monday, May 30, 2005 |
Carnaval is one of San Francisco's most colorful parades. Celebrated May
29-30 (2004) instead of the usual start of Lent, the parade starts at 9:30
Sunday morning and the festival is both days from 11:00-7:00 with music,
food, and vendors. More information, including parade route and photos from
last year. |
San Francisco |
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Berkeley Poetry Festival |
Sunday, June 05, 2005 |
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The Berkeley Poetry Festival brings together poets, artists, and the
community June 5, 11:15-5, at Civic Center Park, Center St. and Martin
Luther King Way. |
Berkeley |
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Union Street Art Fair |
Sunday, June 05, 2005 |
Monday, June 06, 2005 |
A great fair for art lovers, with a large variety of artists and
craftspeople selling their creations. Also classical and jazz music, food,
street performers, a waiter's race, tea dancing, and children's activities.
June 5-6, 2004, 10-6, on Union Street between Steiner and Gough, free.
Information and photos |
San Francisco |
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Global Sight and Sound |
Saturday, June 11, 2005 |
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Celebrate South Asian Culture through technology, music, film, dance, and
food at the Metreon on June 11, 6:00 PM-2 AM, $12 admission. More events
June 12-16. |
San Francisco |
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Live Oak Park Fair |
Sunday, June 12, 2005 |
Monday, June 13, 2005 |
Live jazz and over 120 arts and crafts booths in Live Oak Park, 1301
Shattuck, Berkeley, June 12-13, 11-6. Information |
Berkeley |
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Ethnic Dance Festival |
Sunday, June 12, 2005 |
Monday, June 27, 2005 |
Three weekends of performances featuring local world music and dance groups.
Weekends, June 12-27, at the Palace of Fine Arts. Call 392-4400 for ticket
information. Read about a prior Ethnic Dance Festival. |
San Francisco |
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Haight Street Fair |
Monday, June 13, 2005 |
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Arts, crafts, food, and two stages with entertainment on colorful Haight
Street between Masonic and Stanyan. June 13, 11-5:30, free. Haight Street
Fair website |
San Francisco |
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Stern Grove Midsummer Music Festival |
Wednesday, June 15, 2005 |
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Free music at Stern Grove, 19th Avenue and Sloat, Sunday afternoons, June
15-August 17, 2 p.m. Event calendar |
San Francisco |
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San Carlos Sidewalk Festival |
Saturday, June 18, 2005 |
Monday, June 20, 2005 |
Enjoy the sidewalk fine arts festival with more than 60 artists June 18-19,
10-6, and June 20, 10-5, 600-700 Laurel St., San Carlos. |
San Carlos |
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Berkeley World Music Festival |
Sunday, June 19, 2005 |
Monday, June 20, 2005 |
Telegraph Avenue hosts a free world music festival, June 19, 11-9, and June
20, 11-6. |
Berkeley |
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Juneteenth Festival |
Sunday, June 19, 2005 |
Monday, June 20, 2005 |
Celebration of African American culture. Festival with entertainment, June
19-20 on Fillmore and carnival at Kimball Park, June 17-20. |
San Francisco |
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North Beach Festival |
Sunday, June 19, 2005 |
Monday, June 20, 2005 |
Reflecting North Beach's Beat and Italian heritage, San Francisco's oldest
street fair features food, music, beat poetry, a medieval piazza, Italian
chalk art, blessing of the animals, and arts and crafts. June 19-20, 10-6,
free. More about the annual North Beach Festival. |
San Francisco |
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Rheem Valley Fine Arts Sidewalk Festival |
Saturday, June 25, 2005 |
Sunday, June 26, 2005 |
Moraga's Rheem Valley Shopping Center, at the corner of Moraga Road and
Rheem Valley Blvd., hosts forty artists at a fine arts festival June 25-26,
10-6, and June 27, 10-5. |
Rheem |
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Lesbian/Gay/Bisexual/Transgender Pride Parade |
Sunday, June 26, 2005 |
Monday, June 27, 2005 |
The festival culminates on Sunday at 10:30 am with a parade along Market
Street fron Beale to Eighth, where there is an entrance to the celebration
site. Festival events take place around the Civic Center, June 26-27.
415-864-FREE |
San Francisco |
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World One Festival |
Monday, July 04, 2005 |
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A free day of world music and culture, July 4, 10:30AM-7PM, Cerrito Vista
Park, Moeser at Pomona, El Cerrito, sponsored by World One Radio. |
El Cerrito |
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Fourth of July Festival: |
Monday, July 04, 2005 |
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In Oakland, celebrate Fourth of July at Jack London Square. Festivities
start at noon with music and children's activities and culminate with a
fireworks display at dusk. |
Oakland |
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Fourth of July Waterfront Festival: |
Monday, July 04, 2005 |
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Fireworks (at 9:00 p.m.), entertainment, food, and art, sponsored by the San
Francisco Chronicle at Fisherman's Wharf, July 4. Celebrate at the Cannery
with a festival, 2-9 PM, and at Ghirardelli Square's Family Fun Day, too. |
San Francisco |
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LaborFest |
Tuesday, July 05, 2005 |
Sunday, July 31, 2005 |
For the 70th anniversary of the SF General Strike, LaborFest will host
several cultural and art events, plays, a boat tour, and films, July 5-31. |
San Francisco |
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Montclair Village Fine Arts Sidewalk Festival |
Saturday, July 09, 2005 |
Sunday, July 10, 2005 |
More than 90 artists will be in the Montclair business district in Oakland
July 9-11 for the annual sidewalk arts festival. The Montclair business
district is on Mountain Avenue at LaSalle, between Park Blvd. and Thornhill
Drive. The free event takes place from 10-6 Friday and Saturday and 11-5 on
Sunday. |
Montclair |
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Los Altos Art and Wine Festival |
Sunday, July 10, 2005 |
Monday, July 11, 2005 |
Artisans from across the US, 3 music stages, a kidzone, an international
food village, and wine tasting will be in downtown Los Altos, July 10-11,
10-6, at the Los Altos Art and Wine Festival. |
Los Altos |
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Bay to Barkers |
Monday, July 11, 2005 |
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The Berkeley humane society sponsors this 1.3 mile group dog walk followed
by a festival, July 11, 10-1, Cesar Chavez Park, Berkeley Marina, $25. |
Berkeley |
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Renaissance Faire: |
Tuesday, July 12, 2005 |
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16th century style entertainment highlights the Renaissance Faire at
Stafford Lake Park in Novato, five weekends July 12-August 10, 2003, 11-7.
Faire Information and Ticket |
Novato |
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Up Your Alley Fair: |
Monday, July 25, 2005 |
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This adult leather fair is a precursor to the Folsom St. Fair held in
September. Dore Alley, between Folsom and Howard, and Folsom between 9th and
10th, July 25, 11-6. Information |
San Francisco |
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Berkeley Kite Festival: |
Sunday, July 31, 2005 |
Monday, August 01, 2005 |
Kite championships, kite-making activities, a kite ballet, candy drop for
kids, and gigantic kites will make this a fun-filled event, July 31-Aug 1,
11-5, at Cesar Chavez Park, Berkeley Marina, University Ave. |
Berkeley |
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Fillmore Street Jazz Festival: |
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Over 300 arts and crafts exhibitors, jazz, and food on Fillmore Street
between Jackson and Eddy. |
San Francisco |
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