By Sofia Quintero By Sofia Quintero | June 30, 2021 | Lifestyle Feature Culture
Ready for some summer fun? Here are the best summer festivals in Silicon Valley.
July 4 / Website
This year, Half Moon Bay is back with its anticipated 4th of July festival. Celebrating the fifth anniversary of the parade, visitors will be able to enjoy live music, craft beer, wine, cocktails and countless festive food trucks along Main Street. Starting at 12 p.m., the festival is free to all and pet-friendly.
July 16-25 / Website
As a leader in arts education, Festival Napa Valley brings visual arts that enrich and inspire those who attend. This ten-day festival is full of performances, elegance and lights. It's an event you won't want to miss!
July 16-25 / Website
Established in 1986 and formed by members of the San Francisco Symphony, the Mendocino Music Festival offers a perfect mix of music in one of the most beautiful locations in Northern California. Including orchestra, dance, blues, folk, bluegrass, chamber music ensembles and contemporary, it is the perfect event for music lovers.
August 6-15 / Website
One of the most anticipated auto events of the state returns to Monterey to host its special car week. From shows to auto memorabilia, the week is full of exciting events. With experiences sponsored by Porsche and many auto shows , guests will also have the opportunity to enjoy award-winning wines and gourmet bites.
July 23-25 & July 31-August 1 / Website
With 41 years of tradition, the famous Gilroy Garlic Festival returns reinvented. With a series of drive-thru events, a Farm-to-Table dinner at Fortinos Winery, and a Golf Tournament at the Gilroy Golf Course, this year's festival will be nothing but extraordinary. This is the perfect event to enjoy with friends and family as garlic is celebrated through freshness, fun and exceptional wines.
August 13-15 / Website
Known as "one of the world's great urban jazz festivals," the San Jose Summer Fest is back with great live music, fun and delicious food. With five stages playing a mix of blues, R&B, Latin, New Orleans and jazz, the festival aims to share cultural collaborations and promises a great ambiance.
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