PERSIAN NEW YEAR - CHAHARSHANBEH SURI
Tuesday March 17 2026
5000 Attendees
Berkeley, CA
Persian New Year is celebrated every spring in Berkeley with thousands of people on the streets of downtown. There is amazing food, dancing and traditional fire jumping.
MONTCLAIR BEER, WINE, & MUSIC FESTIVAL
Saturday June 20, 2026
3000-4500 Attendees
Oakland, CA
The Montclair Beer, Wine & Music Festival is a cultural favorite in Oakland and serves as a kickoff to summer. Craft beer, local wines, children’s activities, live music, dynamic business vendors…this event has it all. Drink tasting packages are available on the event website. Please see below for opportunities for your business or organization to get involved.
TEMESCAL STREET FAIR
Saturday July 11, 2026
10000 Attendees
Oakland, CA
The Temescal Street Fair features three stages of music, outdoor dining from award winning restaurants, artisan cocktails, brews and all your favorite thirst quenchers.
LAUREL STREETFAIR & WORLD MUSIC FESTIVAL
Saturday August 8, 2026
Oakland, CA
15000 Attendees
Rich with rhythms from around the globe and around the corner, the Laurel StreetFair & World Music Festival is dedicated to celebrating our cultural roots, our community and the traditions that bring us together - reflecting all that is uniquely and beautifully Oakland. Enjoy more than 8 blocks full of hope, rhythm, art, makers and crafters, cuisine, folkloric traditions and a whole lot more.
BLUES, BREWS & BBQ
Sunday September 20, 2026
Alameda, CA
5000-7000 Attendees
Alameda’s favorite music festival returns for its 7th edition boasting world-class Blues, local craft brews, and smoking BBQ vendors. Blues, Brews & BBQ drink packages are the best way to enjoy craft beers, local wines, or inspired cocktails. In addition to the festivities, attendees will have the opportunity to peruse locally-crafted wares from Bay Area vendors. Kids can get crafty and stay engaged at the Family Zone.
OAKTOBERFEST IN THE DIMOND
Saturday and Sunday October 3 & 4, 2026
Oakland, CA
30,000 Attendees
Oakland’s Family-Friendly Beer Festival, voted Best Festival in 2023 by East Bay Express readers. Oaktoberfest in the Dimond returns in its full Bavarian glory with outdoor dining, drinking, and entertainment with free entry for the whole family. Don’t miss the live German music, traditional German food options, hundreds of vendors, live music, and the Bay Area’s best craft beers. Bring the kiddos for an epic Family Zone with world-famous rootbier floats!
