Free open-streets program transforming miles of San Jose streets into a car-free community festival with food vendors, local restaurant participation, live entertainment, and wellness activities. Runs 10am to 3pm.
Food festivals in San Jose worth planning a trip around, by month.
Festivals through the year
April 2027 2 festivals
Nikkei Matsuri Festival ★ 4.4
Free one-day Japantown festival honoring Japanese American culture since the 1970s. A nonprofit-run food court serves imagawayaki, yakitori, gyoza, and shave ice alongside live dance performances.
May 2027 2 festivals
San Jose Greek Festival ★ 4.4
Three-day Greek food and culture festival at Saint Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church since 1969, held the last weekend of May. Authentic homemade food from family recipes, imported Greek wine, live music, and folk dancing. $5 admission.
SJMADE Fest ★ 4.0
San Jose Made's largest annual outdoor market with 250-plus local makers, artists, chefs, and bakers. Food trucks and artisan food stalls complement live entertainment including K-pop performances.
June 2027 1 festival
Nation's largest outdoor food festival inspired by Asian night markets, with 250-plus vendors, carnival games, and live music across two stages at the Santa Clara County Fairgrounds. $12 admission.
July 2027 1 festival
Annual 11-day Downtown San Jose Restaurant Week (July 9 to 19 in 2026). Prix fixe menus, chef specials, and food and drink pairings at more than 30 participating downtown restaurants.
August 2027 1 festival
Three-day downtown jazz festival with 100-plus acts across eight stages and 40,000-plus attendees. Food vendors and a late-night Club Crawl complement first-rate live performances.
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From San Jose: Small Group Napa & Sonoma Valley Wine Tour
Explore and relish the enchanted day trip to California's famous wine country on this full-day tour of Napa and Sonoma County.
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San Jose: Sushi Making Class (Includes 3-Course Meal)
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San Jose: Chinese Cooking Class (Includes 3-Course Meal)
Cook a 3-course Chinese-Californian meal in San Jose. Make dragon cauliflower, pineapple chicken and rainbow fried rice with Chef Parsati.
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