Craft Fairs in San Diego, CA 2026

San Diego Lunar New Year Festival

The festival will include folk and traditional performances, arts and cultural exhibitions, lion dances and firecrackers, and plenty of family fun activities for the kids. More importantly, the festival is inclusive and free with no admission cost.

St. Patricks Day Festival 44th

The St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Festival is an annual event presented by the Irish Congress of Southern California (ICSC). Located in and adjacent to Balboa Park in downtown San Diego, the parade has permits for 100,000 people and provides everyone with a fun filled day as it has for the past 30 years.

Rolando Street Fair 28th

Application is available for download online.

Day at the Docks 42nd

Day at the Docks is the largest, one day, outdoor event celebrating saltwater sportfishing on the West Coast. For over 40 years, the Port of San Diego and the San Diego Sportfishing fleet have celebrated the start of their fishing season. Upwards of 25,000 sportfishing enthusiast and their families flock to this free event. The event boasts that there is something of interest for everyone in the family. Boat rides and “open house” inspections of the 70 + boats in fleet. There are free seminars on tips and techniques on catching, care and the cooking your fish from well known experts. Knot tying and casting contests with super prizes all donated by the attending tackle manufacturers. There is the Kids Fishing Adventure promoting a “catch and release” program for all youngsters from the ages of 4-12. AND IT’S FREE

Adams Avenue Unplugged

Mission Federal Artwalk 42nd

San Diego's longest running and largest art festival (40 years in 2024!) is in the city's Little Italy district. The charming venue is San Diego's dining mecca, which on any weekend attracts thousands. During the ArtWalk weekend, the neighborhood is filled with over 100,000 art lovers that travel from all over the USA to attend. Occupying 15 blocks of the district, artists may choose from a wide variety of locations. Each city block has its own unique character, and this year for the first time, we are decreasing the sprawl of the event so that the footprint is more compact and there will be fewer total artists. Artists benefit from an extensive marketing, publicity and social media campaigns, with a strong presence in radio and television as well as print and online advertising. Considered one of San Diego's top public festivals, the attendance grows each year. Marketing pieces are provided for participating artists to distribute.

Gator By The Bay 24th

Gator By The Bay, a 4 day music & food festival, featuring nationally known Cajun and Zydeco bands, as well as popular local Blues, Country Western & Latin/Salsa groups performing on multiple stages. Gator By The Bay offers shaded wooden dance floors, comfortable seating and 10,000 pounds of live Crawfish. A separate Evening Zydeco dance on Saturday at our host Hotel located adjacent to our festival site. THEME MUSIC, FOOD & CRAWFISH. Show times Fri 3-10 PM Sat & Sun 10am-7pm

OB Street Fair & Chili Cook-Off 46th

We recommend canopies but do not require them. Limited parking for vendors (for fee) on a first come first served basis. All booths supply their own power. Whisper quiet generators only allowed.

ArtWalk at Liberty Station 21st

In 2025, ArtWalk @ Liberty Station celebrates 20 years of bringing fine art to to San Diego at beautiful Liberty Station. The show celebrates the creativity from both sides of the border, with more than 150 artists coming from across several states and Mexico to show and sell their artwork, including paintings, photography, glass and ceramic, jewelry and sculpture. The Arts District at Liberty Station has blossomed into San Diego’s premier venue for the arts, museums, dining and entertainment. The fabulous outdoor setting features a verdant lawn, gorgeous water features, and an abundance of free parking. This year for the first time, the show features a Friday evening preview pARTy, giving you and opportunity to get first pick of the artwork while enjoying live music and drinks. Tickets are on sale now. Parking is free at Liberty Station, with an abundance of street parking and lots available.

Tiki Oasis

Hillcrest CityFest

Get ready to feel the beat and be swept away by the creative energy of our community. Our yearly bash is packed with electrifying live bands, DJs that'll make you dance like anybody's business, jaw-dropping art, crafty creations, and mouthwatering food that draws over 50,000 visitors from San Diego and beyond! Brace yourself for the biggest and most amazing festival in San Diego, spanning nearly half a mile over 9 city blocks! The event runs from noon until 11pm. Load-in is staggered and starts at 7am. There is an early load-out at 8pm.

Fall Home Show

Adams Avenue Street Fair 44th

The 44th annual Adams Avenue Street Fair – Southern California’s largest free two-day music festival is held each year in September in the community of Normal Heights. The event also features carnival rides, beer gardens and beer tastings, festival foods and 300 arts and crafts booths. Beer connoisseurs will enjoy the Street Fair’s Craft Beer Taste (from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday only), across from the Starbucks Stage. Visitors to the craft beer taste will have the opportunity to sample 2oz. tastes from 20 breweries for only $25. Three additional beer gardens are open throughout the two-day run of the street fair featuring full pour servings of San Diego’s best craft beer selection. Vendors with unique offerings also will be participating in this year’s street fair and will be set-up throughout the venue. A complete schedule of events, performance times and an Adams Avenue Street Fair map are coming soon! Adams Avenue Street Fair is underwritten by a grant from the City of San Diego’s Commission for Arts and culture and the County of San Diego.

Pacific Islander Festival 32nd

Mira Mesa Street Fair 26th

The first Mira Mesa Street Fair was organized by the Mira Mesa Town Council in 1999 and has now become a regular annual event on the first Saturday in October. The Mira Mesa Street Fair is completely organized and hosted by community volunteers. It has quickly earned a reputation as one of the best ‘community fairs’ in the county. The Street Fair committee is dedicated to maintaining the community atmosphere and minimizing the commercialization that has come with growth of many of the other events held around the county. The Street Fair is held on Camino Ruiz, which is the North/South street next to the Mira Mesa Branch Library, and extends the entire block from New Salem to Mira Mesa Blvd. Enjoy a fun filled festival atmosphere that is the perfect mix of entertainment, food and exhibitors. Displays include Arts & Crafts vendors, local businesses and civic groups. Visit the Kid’s Zone and 2 community stages.