With so many festivals and events happening during the summer, you have plenty of options to choose from. In an effort to help you make your decision, here are a few notable festivals happening during August 2016 in California’s Bay Area.
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Fremont Festivals of the Arts | Fremont | August 6-7
The 33rd Fremont Festival of the Arts is taking place in Downtown Fremont, CA on August 6 and 7 from 10:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. Attendees can enjoy shopping, delicious food and drink, live music, and activities for the kids. Since it brings in almost 400,000 people each year, the Fremont Festival of the Arts is the largest free festival west of the Mississippi. Read more.
San Jose Jazz Summer Fest | San Jose | August 12-14
The San Jose Jazz Summer Fest features over 120 performances on 12 stages over 3 days. Although its name suggests only jazz music, the festival also includes other genres, such as blues, Latin, funk, R & B, salsa, and more. The San Jose Jazz Summer Festival is taking place August 12-14, 2016 in Downtown San Jose. Tickets are available in four different access levels and as one-day or three-day passes. Read more.
Burlingame on the Avenue | Burlingame | August 20-21
Burlingame on the Avenue is happening August 20-21, 2016 in the Historic Burlingame Avenue area from 10:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. Attendees can enjoy a variety of art booths, food and wine, live music and entertainment, and a children’s playground. Read more.
Eat Drink SF | San Francisco | August 25-28
If you would like to enjoy some of the best food, wine, beer, and spirits in San Francisco and the rest of the Bay Area, you should check out Eat Drink SF, which begins at 6:30 p.m. on August 25 and ends at 4:00 p.m. on August 28. The festival is happening at Fort Mason Center, and tickets can be purchased online. Read more.
