Nikkei Matsuri Festival is a food festival in San Jose.
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.
Editorially verified June 26, 2026 by Lewis Vaughan, TableJourney editor. Source.
Address: 640 N. 5th St., San Jose, CA 95112
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.
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.
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.
Annual 11-day Downtown San Jose Restaurant Week (July 3-13 in 2026). Prix fixe menus, chef specials, and food and drink pairings at more than 30 participating downtown restaurants.
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.
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 world-class live performances.
