Festivals
West End Flea Market
Date : Sat Apr 07, 2012 - Sat Dec 29, 2012
Time : Every Saturday 8am-4pm
Venue : West End Flea Market, College of Alameda
Location : 555 Ralph Appezzato Pkwy Alameda
Price : Free
The West End Flea Market is a great place to find one-of-a kind antiques, anything vintage, new and pre-owned collectibles, women-men-children’s clothing, shoes, accessories, jewelry, home decor, indoor & outdoor furniture, tables, chairs, chests, dressers, rugs, lamps, linens, house wares, glassware, dishes, utensils, appliances, tools, camping-exercise-sports equipment, art, pictures, frames, electronics, books, records, arts & crafts, toys & games, treasures from closets, garages, storage units & estates,and we offer an array of tasty treats & delicious food choices!
For the update info of the time and location of this event, please visit http://www.westendfleamarket.com/index.html
Water Awareness Festival
Date : Thu May 17, 2012
Time : 4pm-7pm
Venue : Cal Water Customer Center
Location : 341 North Delaware Street San Mateo
- Information on water quality, construction projects, rates, conservation, & environmental affairs
- Face painting
- Raffle prizes
- Fire department
- Food & fun for the whole family
For more information: (650) 558-7800, www.calwater.com
Bay Area Corporate Badminton Challenge 2012
Date : Sun May 20, 2012
Time : 9am-9pm
Venue : Bintang Badminton
Location : 746 S. Milpitas Blvd Milpitas
Price : Free
The Bay Area Corporate Badminton Challenge (BACBC) is a Bay Area inter-company team badminton tournament. This year’s BACBC has piqued the interest of 32 Bay Area high-tech company teams, including tech giants such as Cisco, Google, Oracle, and Qualcomm, to name just a few. We have over 500 participants registered to compete from varying levels of leadership within each company, including Global Directors and Vice Presidents. This is a high profile event across the high-tech industry in the Bay Area and has generated sensational publicity since its inception in 2007. Each team consists of 3 men’s doubles, 1 mixed doubles, and 1 women’s doubles seed. Each team competes first in round-robin pool play, followed by single elimination playoff brackets.
For more information: https://sites.google.com/site/bayareacorporatebaddychallenge/
Asian Heritage Month Celebration Performances
Date : Sat May 26, 2012
Time : 2pm-4pm
Venue : 舊金山市立總圖書館
Location : Larkin & Grove, near Market & 8th, 市政府對面, BART : Civic Center Station San Francisco
Price : Free
The performance program at the San Francisco Main Library includes : Change of Face, Magic, Kung fu, folk songs in Cantonese, Mandarin, and Vietnamese, Opera, etc.
For more information: www.sfpl.org
Asian Fest 26
Date : Sun May 27, 2012
Time : Noon-7pm
Venue : Great America
Location : 4701 Great America Pkwy, Santa Clara
Price : Coupons available asianfest.ktsf.com
Summer is right around the corner, it’s time to have some family fun! “Asian Fest” will be held on May 27 at Great America, and it features many different kinds of entertainment and fun activities. Such as Live Entertainment on 2 stages, The fantastic thrill rides and attractions of Great America, free fireworks show etc. And the first 2500 visitors will receive a lucky red envelope! Don’t forget to visit asianfest.ktsf.com to download the $15 off coupon for this event.
For more information: asianfest.ktsf.com
Berkeley Methodist United Church 54th Annual Food Bazaar
Date : Sun May 27, 2012
Time : 12pm-4pm
Venue : Berkeley Methodist United Church
Location : 1710 Carleton St Berkeley
Price : Free
In this event, enjoy home-made Japanese cuisine: BBQ Rib Box Lunch,Unagi Don, Sushi, Udon, Curry Rice and a variety of Pastries. There will also be a silent auction, handicrafts, entertainment and game booths for the family.
For more information: www.gbgm-umc/bmuc
San Francisco Bay Area Burmese Water Festival
Date : Sun May 27, 2012
Time : 11am-4pm
Venue : Kennedy Park,
Location : 1333 Decoto Rd, Union City, CA 94587
Price : Free
The very first Burmese Community Near Year Water Festival will be held as a fundraiser for the Burmese (Myanmar) Community Center in the Bay Area. It consists of:
Burmese Near Year Water Festival
Traditional Dance & Talent Show
Cultural Exhibition & Fun Games
Paying Respect to Community Elders
Water Splashing
Burmese Ethnic Food Fair
Raffle – First Prize: iPad & many other prizes
For more information: Contact Mary Nicely (510) 526-8601
Family Fun Festival
Date : Sat Jun 02, 2012
Time : 10am-3pm
Venue : Civic Center Park
Location : Center St. at Martin Luther King, Jr. Way Berkeley, CA
Price : Free
“A whole day of free fun for the whole family” — co-sponsored by the Berkeley Farmers’ Market; Downtown Berkeley YMCA; the City of Berkeley, Parks, Recreation & Waterfront Dept.; Parents’ Press; Bear-ly Used Drive; and the Ecology Center. Featuring hands-on activities, games, contests, performances, and informational booths.
Bouncy House, Farm Animal Encounter Area (baby goats, chickens, little pigs, etc.), Food Animation Station, Food Wheel Trivia Zone, Face Painting, Craft Booth (East Bay Depot for Creative ReUse), Parent/Child Kick Ball Game, Hula Hoop Contest, Family Dance (everyone invited), Volleyball, Skateboard Contest, and more.
For more information:
The Great San Francisco Crystal Fair
Date : Sat Jun 16, 2012 - Sun Jun 17, 2012
Time : Saturday 10am-6pm; Sunday 9am-4pm
Venue : Fort Mason Center
Location : Laguna & Marina San Francisco
Price : $6 (12 and under free with adult)
Burlingame ArtzFest
Date : Sat Aug 11, 2012 - Sun Aug 12, 2012
Time : 10am-6pm
Venue : Burlingame Avenue
Location : Burlingame Avenue Burlingame
Price : Free
The Burlingame ArtzFest, held August 11-12 on Burlingame Avenue, celebrates 20 years as it brings together art and music through a full line-up of exciting live performers and over 150 artisans showcasing original works of arts and crafts.
Attendees can learn gardening tips from the Home, Garden & Green section, enjoy fine wines at the Wine Pavilion, and indulge in delicious traditional gourmet food and beverages. Families with children can also enjoy the special kids area featuring rides, games, activities and entertainment.
The Burlingame Artzfest serves as a fundraiser for The Burlingame Chamber of Commerce and is free to the public.
For more information: http://www.burlingamechamber.org/artzfest