Lighting up the Bay June fairs and festivals

Come play a game and win a prize for your sweetie, then watch the opening night fireworks. Carnival open Noon until midnight during June. Looking ahead to July 3 ... disco king "Boogie Man," KC and the Sunshine Band will perform.

Published: May, 2006

ALAMEDA COUNTY FAIR

June 23 - July 9

Pleasanton

Come play a game and win a prize for your sweetie, then watch the opening night fireworks. Carnival open Noon until midnight during June. Looking ahead to July 3 ... disco king Boogie Man, KC and the Sunshine Band will perform.

 

ACCORDION FESTIVAL

June 4, Noon-6PM

San Francisco

It’s National Accordion Awareness Month and you know you love the accordion. Get your fix at San Francisco’s 16th Annual Accordion Festival in Del Monte Square at the Cannery in Fisherman’s Wharf. This free event features a wide variety of accordion-based bands and the Main Squeeze Pageant. (415) 440-0800 www.ladyofspain.com

 

SONOMA - MARIN FAIR

June 21 - 25

Sonoma

Come eat BBQ, cotton candy, corn on the cob, caramel popcorn and then ride some rides. If that doesn’t make you nauseous (in a good way) then attend the World’s Ugliest Dog Contest at the fair on June 23rd. Carnival open from Noon to Midnight. Gates close at 10PM. www.sonoma-marinfair.org

HEALDSBURG JAZZ FESTIVAL

June 1 - 11

Sonoma

A week-long festival of public performances in diverse settings, including the historic Raven Theater, the new Hotel Healdsburg and several area wineries. Call (707) 431-8371

www.healdsburgjazzfestival.com

 

HEALTH & HARMONY FESTIVAL

June 9 - 11

Santa Rosa

A community festival promoting music, arts, ecology and healthy living. Five music stages, on-site camping, a green living expo, beer and wine gardens, free workshops and a kids’ zone. Concerts feature Spearhead, Ozomatli, War, Hamsa Lila and more. Saturday night, a techno tribal dance with circus troupes and firedancers. Sonoma County Fairgrounds.

www.harmonyfestival.com