We reviewed 550+ Bay Area event sources to pick the 7 best festivals & street fairs in the Bay Area between August 15 and August 21. Updated daily.
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Our best picks: festivals & street fairs in the Bay Area — August 15–21
Sunday, August 16
This free, family-friendly event will feature more than 65 local artists showcasing fine art and crafts. Attendees can also enjoy live music, food trucks, and a variety of beverages, including wine and beer. For more information, please visit: ART IN THE PARK 2026
Join the Federation of Indo-Americans of Northern California (FIA) as they host the Bay Area's premier Indian Cultural Festival. Visit the FOG website for event and parade details.
Join Oakland Public Library in downtown Oakland for a full day of celebration. More than a single event, Oakland Pride reflects the city's culture, resilience, and creativity with a vibrant parade, local artists, and community programming. Pride is rooted in connection, health, and inclusion while supporting LGBTQ+ Oak…
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Thursday, August 20
The City of Concord 2026 Music & Market concert series presented by Pacific Service Credit Union starts June 4, 2026 and runs through September 24, 2026. Join us for four months of free, family-friendly fun in downtown Concord. A big thank you to our amazing sponsors for making it all possible; Pacific Service Credit U…
Friday, August 21
Saturday, August 22
The Palo Alto Festival of the Arts, the very popular fine art and entertainment festival returns to Downtown University for its 42nd year from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Aug. 23-24, 2026.
More than 250 fine artists to browse and shop, continuous live music on multiple stages, an Italian Street Painting Expo, kids’ Chalk-a-Lot, play a piano at Chopin & Chandeliers, yummy food and drink, and new this year - Artistry in Action, in which artists will be demoing their techniques live!