April Art Festivals in California

OAKLAND:  Montclair Village Art Walk April 26-27, 2025, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days. Montclair Village Shopping District
on Mountain Blvd. at La Salle
Oakland, California
montclairvillage.com | pacificfinearts.com
Celebrating its 48th year, the Montclair Village Art Walk in the hills of Oakland  showcases 50 independent artists from all over the western United States sharing their inspired craftsmanship.

YOUNTVILLE: Art, Sip & Stroll May 17, 2025, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Experience 60+ high-quality, juried Artists, Live Music, Gallery Exhibits and $ optional Tasting Stops with glass and 6 tasting tickets. Art event is free. Location: V Marketplace and Downtown 6525 Washington Street. artsipstroll.com

FAIR OAKS: Garden Gala for the Arts May 17, 2025, 4-8 p.m.
Fair Oaks Horticulture Center
11549 Fair Oaks Blvd.
Fair Oaks, CA
Tickets: forpd.org/497/ Garden-Gala-for-the-Arts

FAIR OAKS: Kids Art Festival April 26, 2025, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Fair Oaks Park
11549 Fair Oaks Blvd.
Fair Oaks, CA
Free, forpd.org
Join the Fair Oaks Recreation & Park District and the San Juan Unified School District for a free community focus on creativity. Make and take art stations, dance and music performances, art show, food trucks, and more!

SAN DIEGO: Mission Federal ArtWalk April 26-27, 2025
Little Italy's 17 blocks
India Street
San Diego, CA
Free, artwalksandiego.org
Nationally recognized neighborhood features art from over 350 local, national and international emerging and established artists in every medium. Live music, Spoken Word performances, interactive art activities for kids, street food and many other special attractions.

SAN CLEMENTE: Village Art Faire April 5, 2025. First Saturday of each month, held Downtown on the Library green.  Downtown, San Clemente, CA   scdba.org/village-art-faire

 

 

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MORRO BAY: Embarcadero Art Walk Friday April 12, 2019, 5-8 p.m. Marina Square Complex 601 Embarcadero Morro Bay, CA 93442 Free, (805) 772-1068 Spend an enjoyable evening strolling along Morro Bay's beautiful waterfront! Converse with many talented local artists about their fine art, jewelry, crafts and more! Enjoy refreshments and music provided by participating galleries, restaurants and shops.

SOUTH PASADENA: The Eclectic, South Pasadena's Eclectic Music Festival and Art Walk April 27, 2024
theeclectic.rocks
Over 60 acts perform on multiple stages around town for the one-day festival featuring art and music.

SAN DIMAS: The Festival of Arts Spring Show April 27-29, 2018
Civic Center Plaza
245 E. Bonita Ave.
San Dimas, CA
Free, sandimasarts.org
In existence for over 40 years, the Spring show presents California Images & History, highlighting the splendors of the coast, vast mountain ranges, flourishing wine country, and Hollywood. The Plein Air event for artists is for both days, and Saturday only for the public. Sales are after the event on Saturday and into Sunday.

MENLO PARK: Pacific Fine Arts Festivals April 20-22, 2018
10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Friday
10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Saturday & Sunday
Menlo Park Sidewalk Fine Arts Festival
Santa Cruz Avenue at El Camino Real
Menlo Park, CA
pacificfinearts.com
90 artists

ROSEVILLE: America's ClayFest V April 12 - May 20, 2017
405 Vernon St #100
Roseville, California
all4art.net
This gallery show held at the Blue Line Art Gallery includes 80 award-winning pieces on display in an event that carries on the tradition of clay art from around the world.

SAN DIEGO: Art Walk San Diego April 28-29, 2018, 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.
300 Artists and thousands of people converge at Mission Federal Artwalk in the Historic Little Italy neighborhood, San Diego, California. artwalksandiego.org

INDIO: Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival Empire Polo Field, Indio, CA

DAVIS: Ceramic Sculpture Conference CCACA April 27-29, 2018
John Natsoulas Gallery
521 First Street
Davis, CA
Register before April 1, 2017 and receive a $30 discount at natsoulas.com
UC Davis, home to the late sculptor Robert Arneson, was instrumental in defining a new direction for ceramic art. Enjoy delightful downtown Davis and be inspired by nationally recognized ceramic art talents.

VALLEY CENTER: April 21-22, 2018
9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday | 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday
Location: Spring Arts, Crafts & Vintage Market Bates Nut Farm, Valley Center, CA, batesnutfarm.biz

OCEANSIDE: Oceanside Days of Art April 14-15, 2018
Oceanside Days of Art is conveniently held at the corner of Coast Hwy 101 and Pier View Way in downtown Oceanside.
Civic Center and Pier View Way
Oceanside, CA
ocaf.info
Oceanside Museum of Art offers free admission to its indoor exhibitions to the general public and has special art projects for the kids and families on the terrace 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. both days, at 704 Pier View Way, Oceanside, CA 92054.
ODA is a juried fine art festival featuring up to and sometimes over 100 local artists selling a variety of unique artwork including paintings, sculptures, stained glass, ceramics, fine jewelry, photography and more. The festival which is offered free to the public has live stage performances, children's and adult's hands on art activities, street chalk artist, painting and sculpture demonstrations, and a delicious variety of food choices in the food court.

CLAYTON: Art & Wine Festival April 28-29, 2018. Sat 10 a.m.-7 p.m. | Sun 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Main Street, Clayton. Free admission and parking. . Hosted by the Clayton Business and Community Association, the fest includes activities for all ages. claytoncbca.org

FAIR OAKS: Kids Art Festival April 28, 2018, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Free. Food vendors, art exhibits, music and dance, entertainment and tons of art. Produced by Fair Oaks Recreation and Park District & the San Juan Unified School District, the festival is fun for families and it's free. Location: 4238 Main St., Village Park, Fair Oaks, CA fairoakspark.org

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WHITTIER: Uptown Whittier Art & Antique Spring Street Fair Whittier, CA

SAN JUAN BAUTISTA: Bautista Art & Craft Festival
San Juan Downtown/Third Street, San Juan Bautista, CA

Events are not guaranteed. It is your responsibility to confirm before going.