California hosts 238 fall fairs and festivals from September through November 2026, including Corning Tuesday Night Market, Sonoma First Tuesday Night Market and Chico Night Market. Autumn is prime fair season here — harvest fairs, agricultural shows, apple and pumpkin festivals, and the last big country fairs of the year.
Highest-rated fall events in California
- San Carlos Art and Wine Faire — San Carlos · Oct 10–11 · 5★ (6 reviews)
- La Jolla Art and Wine Festival — La Jolla · Oct 10–11 · 5★ (4 reviews)
- Santa Clara Art and Wine Festival — Santa Clara · Sep 19–20 · 5★ (3 reviews)
- San Rafael Fall Antique Market — San Rafael · Oct 11 · 5★ (2 reviews)
- San Diego Fall Makers Market — San Diego · Oct 17–18 · 5★ (2 reviews)
September (88)
- Corning Tuesday Night Market — Corning · Sep 1
- Sonoma First Tuesday Night Market — Sonoma · Sep 1
- Chico Night Market — Chico · Sep 3
- Downtown Fullerton Night Market — Fullerton · Sep 3
- Bass Lake Labor Day Arts and Crafts Fair — Bass Lake · Sep 4–6 · 4.5★ (67 reviews)
- Oakland 1st Fridays Festival — Oakland · Sep 4 · 4.5★ (405 reviews)
- Arnold Labor Day Weekend Arts and Crafts Festival — Arnold · Sep 5–6
- Carlsbad End of Summer Night Market — Carlsbad · Sep 5
- Carpinteria 1st Saturday Arts and Craft Faire — Carpinteria · Sep 5
- Kings Mountain Art Fair — Woodside · Sep 5–7 · 4.8★ (202 reviews)
- Morro Bay Labor Day Weekend Art in the Park — Morro Bay · Sep 5–7 · 4.3★ (357 reviews)
- San Clemente First Saturday Village Art Faire — San Clemente · Sep 5
…and 76 more — see all September events.
October (84)
- Buccaneer Days — Santa Catalina · Oct 1–3
- Paris Fall Flea Market — Livermore · Oct 1–4
- Carpinteria Avocado Festival — Carpinteria · Oct 2–4 · 4.5★ (213 reviews)
- Oakland First Fridays Fall Festival — Oakland · Oct 2
- Paso Robles Fall Show — Paso Robles · Oct 2–3 · 4.4★ (1,164 reviews)
- Sacramento Fall Gem Faire — Sacramento · Oct 2–4 · 4.5★ (621 reviews)
- Bakersfield October Craft and Vendor Show — Bakersfield · Oct 3
- Manhattan Beach Hometown Fair — Manhattan Beach · Oct 3–4 · 4.8★ (41 reviews)
- Napa Fall Local Artist Fair — Napa · Oct 3 · 4.6★ (28 reviews)
- Northern California Fall Renaissance Faire — Hollister · Oct 3–4 · 4.3★ (210 reviews)
- San Clemente Village Art Faire — San Clemente · Oct 3
- Valley Center Pumpkin Festival — Valley Center · Oct 3–4 · 4.6★ (2,708 reviews)
…and 72 more — see all October events.
November (66)
- Alameda Point Fall Antiques Fair — Alameda · Nov 1
- Carlsbad Street Faire — Carlsbad · Nov 1 · 4.6★ (1,503 reviews)
- Pasadena Fall Flea Market — Pasadena · Nov 1 · 4.4★ (452 reviews)
- Redwood Fall Sunday Flea Market — Eureka · Nov 1
- Santa Barbara Autumn Arts and Crafts Show — Santa Barbara · Nov 1
- Santa Monica Fall Sunday Antique and Vintage Market — Santa Monica · Nov 1
- Los Angeles Build Expo — Los Angeles · Nov 4–5 · 4.5★ (12,250 reviews)
- Bell Family Fall Festival — Bell · Nov 5–8 · 4.7★ (51 reviews)
- Paris Holiday Flea Market — Livermore · Nov 5–8
- Marin Fall Arts and Crafts Show — San Rafael · Nov 6–8 · 4.4★ (69 reviews)
- Oakland Gives First Fridays — Oakland · Nov 6
- Santa Rosa Harvest Festival Art and Craft Show — Santa Rosa · Nov 6–8 · 4.3★ (2,040 reviews)
…and 54 more — see all November events.
Frequently asked questions
How many fall festivals are in California?
238 fall fairs and festivals take place across California from September through November 2026.
What is the best fall fair in California?
By Google reviews, San Carlos Art and Wine Faire in San Carlos is among the best-rated, holding a 5★ rating from 6 reviews.
