With fall fast approaching, there’s no shortage of seasonal events, festivals and fun activities to add to your calendar.
Rivertown Peddlers Faire: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 7, Willow Park Mercantile, 205 G St., Antioch. Enjoy a day in Antioch’s Historic Rivertown Business District where this fair offers more than 75 vendor stalls with vintage goods, antiques, furniture, home decor, arts and crafts, jewelry and upcycled Items. Plus, enjoy live music, food, beer and wine. Free admission. tinyurl.com/PeddlersRivertown
Family Fall Market: 12 to 5 p.m. Sept. 7, Todos Santos Plaza, 2175 Willow Pass Road, Concord. Head to Todos Santos Plaza to enjoy a cozy autumn day filled with seasonal vendors, art, drinks, food and fun for the whole family. Free admission. tinyurl.com/FamFallMarket
San Jose Brewsology: 7 to 11 p.m. Sept. 7, The Tech Interactive, 201 South Market St., San Jose. Come out to the Brewsology Beer Festival for a one-of-a-kind museum experience featuring more than 40 breweries with 100+ beers to sample. $68 to $84. tinyurl.com/Brewsology
Jack London WILD Trail Challenge: 9 a.m. Saturdays, Sept. 7 to Oct. 5, Jack London State Historic Park, 2400 London Ranch Road, Glen Ellen. Avid hikers and weekend warriors can answer the call of the wild at Jack London State Historic Park’s new WILD Trail Challenge, a series of five hikes covering every trail in the park for a total of 31.2 miles. $25 per hike. jacklondonpark.com/events/hiking-series/
Sugar Mill Glass Pumpkin Patch: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 7-8, Old Sugar Mill, 35265 Willow Ave., Clarksburg. Imagine thousands of glass pumpkins displayed in a festive fall setting (think straw bales and cornstalks) with live glassblowing demonstrations every 30 minutes. Free admission. tinyurl.com/GlassPatch
B Walker Ranch BBQ Bash Hoedown: 5 to 10 p.m. Sept. 13, B Walker Ranch, 4303 Abernathy Road, Fairfield. This event promises to be a blast with live music, line dancing, barbecue meats, live and silent auctions, competitive games and local wines. $125. tinyurl.com/WalkerBBQBASH
Cuvaison Harvest Experience: 1 to 7 p.m. Sept. 14, Cuvaison Winery, 1221 Duhig Road, Napa. Gain in-depth, hands-on knowledge about winemaking during this exclusive harvest event. Guided by the winemaking and cellar teams, you’ll learn grape harvesting techniques in the vineyard and the science of the crush process, followed by a wine-paired dinner. $250. tinyurl.com/CuvaisonHarvest
Scene from the jousting program at the Northern California Renaissance Faire, Saturday, Sept. 19, 2009 in Hollister, Calif. (D. Ross Cameron/Staff)
Northern California Renaissance Faire: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekends Sept. 14 to Oct. 20, Casa de Fruta, 10031 Pacheco Pass Hwy., Hollister. This annual fair offers Renaissance-era pageantry, live music, artisans, Celtic concerts and food and drink vendors. $35. norcalrenfaire.com/
Downtown Campbell Fall Wine Walk: 6 p.m. Sept. 19, Water Tower Kitchen, 201 Orchard City Drive, Campbell. Now in its 15th year, this event beckons you to come discover 20+ amazing wine makers of Campbell. Enjoy a delightful evening tasting your way through eclectic shops and creative eateries. $50 to $55. downtowncampbell.com/event/2024/09/2024-fall-wine-walk-downtown-campbell
Fall Equinox Inner Sunset Art Walk: 5 to 8 p.m Sept. 20, Hunt & Gather, 1108 Irving St., San Francisco. Celebrate the fall equinox during this festive Inner Sunset stroll that includes a range of local art, music and businesses. Free admission. tinyurl.com/EquinoxArtWalk
Fall Migration at the Point: 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 20, Drakes Beach, Point Reyes Station. The Outer Point Reyes Peninsula can be a mecca for birds and birdwatchers during autumn migration, with the month of September being the peak of songbird passage. Enjoy a short walk focused on learning more about passerines, raptors, shorebirds, seabirds and other species at the Point Reyes headlands. $95.49. tinyurl.com/PointMigration
Harvest History Festival: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Sept. 21, Heritage Park, 771 N. Rengstorff Ave., Mountain View. Celebrate Mountain View’s historic past with this annual festival featuring live music, children’s activities, art projects and garden tours. Free admission. tinyurl.com/HarvestHistory
Alameda Blues, Brews & BBQ: 12 to 6 p.m. Sept. 22, Washington Park, 740 Central Ave., Alameda. Alameda’s favorite blues festival returns with another ace line up including Grammy Award nominee Mark Hummel and Bay Area legend the Dynamic Miss Faye Carol. Enjoy the flavors of local craft breweries and mouthwatering barbecue, as well as kids activities. Free admission. westendartsdistrict.org/blues-brews-and-bbq
Everybody’s Favorite BBQ & Hot Sauce Fest: Sept. 27-29, 2115 Sixth St., Sacramento. This touring festival highlights the aroma of America’s best barbecue vendors in a multicultural outdoor social setting, complete with live rock, R&B, jazz, blues, pop and country. Prices vary. everybodysfavoritefestival.com/
Fall Festival Cornhole Tournament: 12 to 5 p.m. Sept. 28, Willow Park Mercantile, 205 G St., Antioch. Join the party in Antioch’s Rivertown District with a cornhole tournament, live music, local wine and beer, tasty barbecue, a kids zone and craft vendors. Free admission; $80 tournament entry. tinyurl.com/CornholeFallFest
Wet Hop Festival: 1 to 6 p.m. Sept. 28, Homegrown Hops Brewing, 3000 Mines Road, Livermore. This festival celebrates the unique flavors and aromas of freshly harvested wet hops with exclusive beer tastings, food pairings, live music and hop farm tours. $60 to $95. tinyurl.com/WetHopFest
Faction Brewing Fall Market: 3 to 8 p.m. Sept. 28, Faction Brewing, 2501 Monarch St., Alameda. Faction’s Fall Market brings together some of the Bay Area’s best artists, makers and small businesses under one roof. Support local vendors, grab some food and craft brews and enjoy scenic views of the bay. Free admission. tinyurl.com/FactionFallMarket
Blues and Bones Festival: Sept. 28, Calaveras Fairgrounds, Angels Camp. There’s nothing like the sound of blues music combined with slow-cooked barbecue to leave a lasting impression on your summer. This year’s festival, the 13th annual, will feature some of the country’s best traveling blues bands along with award-winning barbecue. $40-$60. bluesandbones.com/
Pacific Coast Fog Fest: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sept. 28-29, Palmetto Ave., Pacifica. This festival features “A Whale of a Good Time” parade and marching band competition, a family fun fest, live music, arts and crafts booths, plus food and drink stalls. Free admission. https://pacificcoastfogfest.com/
Festivalgoers enjoy the music as David Bromberg Quintet perform in the Banjo Stage during the Hardly Strictly Bluegrass festival at the Golden Gate Park in San Francisco, Calif., on Friday, Oct. 5, 2018. (Ray Chavez/Bay Area News Group)
Hardly Strictly Bluegrass: Oct. 4-6, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco. One of the largest and most beloved free music festivals in the country, this annual festival features an eclectic lineup of country, soul and folk musicians performing on six outdoor stages. Free admission. hardlystrictlybluegrass.com/
Crush it at Estate Yountville: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Oct. 5, Estate Yountville, 6481 Washington St., Yountville. Join Estate Yountville this fall to enjoy a harvest menu and wines, grape stomping, live entertainment, family activities, local vendors and photo ops. Free admission; wine tastings and grape stomping are priced separately. visitnapavalley.com/event/crush-it-at-estate-yountville/12822/
Napa Blues, Brews & BBQ: 12 to 6 p.m. Oct. 5, Napa Valley Expo, 575 Third St., Napa. Now in its 14th year, this festival draws music lovers, beer enthusiasts, barbecue aficionados and now, classic car fans for a day of entertainment and enjoyment. Free admission. napabluesandbrew.com/
Monterey Beer Festival: 12:30 to 4 p.m. Oct. 5, Monterey County Fair & Event Center, 2004 Fairground Road, Monterey. Get ready to embark on the ultimate “beer-cation” at the 21st annual beer fest. Enjoy an expanded lineup featuring hundreds of beers, live music and a mouthwatering array of food truck offerings. $65 to $80. montereybeerfestival.com/
Emeryville Art Exhibition: Oct. 5-27, Public Market Emeryville, 5905 Shellmound St., Emeryville. This juried group show features more than 100 works created by an impressive pool of local artists, including paintings, sculpture, photographs, prints, drawings, ceramics, textiles and furniture, along with performance art and poetry. Free. emeryarts.org/
Lambtown Festival: Oct. 5-6, Dixon May Fairgrounds, Dixon. This annual celebration of all things sheep, lamb and wool includes workshops, competitions, sheep shows, hands-on demonstrations, vendor stalls and kids activities. $15 to $20. lambtown.org/
Corks, Forks, Rhythm and Brews: 12 to 4 p.m. Oct. 7, City Hall West Parade Lawn, Alameda. Enjoy some of California’s best wine, spirits, beer, gourmet food and live entertainment at this benefit for the Alameda Boys & Girls Clubs. $100-$200. tinyurl.com/CorksForksBlues
The USS Navy ship John P. Murtha LPO-26, second from left, followed by USS Navy ship Paul Hamilton DDG-60, left, US Coast Guard Cutter Waesche WMSL-751, right, and USCGC Benjamin Bottoms WPC-1132 seen from the historic U.S. Presidential yacht, the USS Potomac, take part in the Parade of Ships during the San Francisco Fleet Week in San Francisco, Calif., on Friday, Oct. 6, 2023. (Ray Chavez/Bay Area News Group)
Fleet Week San Francisco: Oct. 7-15, Fisherman’s Wharf and the Marina District, San Francisco. San Francisco Fleet Week hosts the largest parade of ships on the West Coast. See the fleet enter the Bay under the Golden Gate Bridge as visiting ships steam towards their ports, led by the San Francisco Fire Department fire boat shooting jets of water into the air to celebrate. Free. fleetweeksf.org/
Rebels & Renegades Music Festival: Oct. 12-14, Monterey County Fairgrounds, 2004 Fairground Road, Monterey. This fest brings hippies and cowboys together with some killer music, interactive art stations, a makers marketplace and delicious food peddlers. $105-$250. rebelsandrenegadesfest.com/
Half Moon Bay Art & Pumpkin Festival: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 19-20, Main Street, Half Moon Bay. Get into fall festivities with monster pumpkins, live music, a parade, fine art and crafts, fabulous food and drinks, expert pumpkin carvers, a Pumpkin Run, and pie-eating and costume contests. Free admission. pumpkinfest.miramarevents.com/
Los Gatos Fall Wine Walk: 2 to 5 p.m. Oct. 26, Downtown Los Gatos. Stroll through Downtown This seasonal sip, savor and stroll event includes tastings from more than 30 local wineries. Find updated pricing details losgatoschamber.com/wine-walk
San Mateo Harvest Festival: Nov. 8-10, San Mateo County Event Center, 1346 Saratoga Drive, San Mateo. This autumn-themed fair offers craft booths, seasonal food and drink stalls and tons of fun kids activities. $0-$9. harvestfestival.com/san-mateo
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