Castro Valley Fall Festival 2025!

Castro Valley Fall Festival: A Community Celebration

Overview & Timing

• The Castro Valley Fall Festival is a cherished annual event held on Castro Valley Boulevard, typically between Redwood Road and Santa Maria Avenue.

• For 2025, the 53rd Annual Castro Valley Fall Festival is scheduled for Saturday, September 6 (10 AM–6 PM) and Sunday, September 7 (10 AM–5 PM).

• Its timing is set for the weekend following Labor Day, marking the unofficial start to the local fall season.

What to Expect

• Free admission makes it accessible for everyone to enjoy.

• The festival transforms the main shopping district—right in front of Safeway and Lucky grocery centers—into a vibrant street fair with storefronts closed off for pedestrian-only access.

• With around 200 exhibitors, including arts and crafts vendors, food booths, community organizations, and local businesses, there’s plenty to explore.

• Three entertainment stages bring live performances to the street; acts span a variety of styles and genres.

• A children’s area ensures young attendees have their own space for fun.

Community & Flair

• The festival often welcomes about 60,000 visitors, making it a major draw for the area.

• Local civic organizations, like Davis Street Community Center, often participate with informational booths and wellness activities (e.g., health screenings, program awareness).

• It's also a platform for non-profits and environmental groups to connect with the community—such as ForestRs, who in previous years offered educational booths on sustainability and community involvement.