Vacaville Fiesta Days
Type: Community Festival
Location: Downtown Vacaville
Month: May
Description: A multi-day celebration over Memorial Day weekend featuring a parade, carnival, live music, and food vendors, celebrating the city’s heritage and community spirit.
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Merriment on Main
Type: Holiday Festival
Location: Downtown Vacaville
Month: November
Description: Kicks off the holiday season with a tree lighting, carriage rides, live entertainment, and free refreshments, drawing over 14,000 attendees annually.
Vacaville Festival of Trees
Type: Holiday Festival
Location: Vacaville Skating Center
Month: November
Description: A three-day event transforming the skating center into a festive display of decorated trees, with auctions, Santa visits, and entertainment to support local charities.
CreekWalk Concert Series
Type: Music Festival
Location: Andrews Park, Downtown Vacaville
Month: July
Description: Free Friday night concerts throughout the summer, showcasing local and regional musicians in a family-friendly outdoor setting (peaks in July).
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Vacaville Oktoberfest
Type: Ethnic Festival
Location: Downtown Vacaville
Month: September
Description: An annual celebration of German culture with beers, brats, pretzels, and live music, hosted by PureGrain Bakery and the Downtown Vacaville BID.
Multicultural Festival
Type: Cultural Festival
Location: Downtown Vacaville
Month: June
Description: An inaugural event by the City of Vacaville celebrating the community’s diversity with cultural performances, food, and activities (assumed summer launch).
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Spring Fling Stroll
Type: Food & Wine Festival
Location: Downtown Vacaville
Month: April
Description: A tasting event featuring wine, beer, and bites from local businesses, encouraging attendees to explore downtown in spring attire.
Farmers Market Festival
Type: Food Festival
Location: Downtown Vacaville
Month: July
Description: A weekly market (Saturdays) with live music and special events, highlighting fresh produce, artisanal goods, and community engagement (peaks in July).
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Nut Tree Family Festival
Type: Family Festival
Location: Nut Tree Plaza
Month: October
Description: A family-oriented event with activities like train rides, a carousel, and games, celebrating the historic Nut Tree’s legacy.
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Winter Wonderland Craft Fair
Type: Craft Festival
Location: Sweet Pea’s Nursery
Month: December
Description: An annual craft fair featuring local artisans, holiday goods, and a festive atmosphere at a family-owned nursery and pet boutique
Vacaville Art & Wine Walk
Type: Food & Wine Festival
Location: Downtown Vacaville
Month: October
Description: A popular event where attendees sample wines and explore art displays while strolling through downtown shops (typically fall).
Solano County Home & Garden Show
Type: Home & Garden Festival
Location: Vacaville
Month: March
Description: A showcase of home improvement ideas, garden displays, and local vendors, typically held over a weekend with food and entertainment (spring timing).
Rockin N’ Hops NF Music Festival
Type: Music Festival
Location: Vacaville (Venue TBD)
Month: August
Description: An emerging music festival featuring rock and hop-centric performances, gaining traction among local music enthusiasts (assumed summer slot).
Fourth of July Celebration
Type: Community Festival
Location: Lagoon Valley Park
Month: July
Description: A patriotic event with fireworks, food trucks, and family activities, celebrating Independence Day in a scenic park setting.
Vacaville Christmas Tree Lighting
Type: Holiday Festival
Location: Downtown Vacaville
Month: December
Description: A community gathering with a 50-foot tree lighting, festive music, hot chocolate, and carriage rides, marking the start of the holiday season.
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Suisun Valley Passport Sunday
Type: Food & Wine Festival
Location: Suisun Valley (near Vacaville)
Month: April
Description: A regional wine and food pairing event at local wineries, easily accessible from Vacaville, showcasing the area’s viticulture.
Fairfield Bay Blues & BBQ
Type: Music & Food Festival
Location: Fairfield (near Vacaville)
Month: September
Description: A nearby festival with live blues music and barbecue, attracting Vacaville residents for a day of soulful tunes and hearty eats (fall timing)
Reggae On The Creek
Type: Music Festival
Location: Dixon (near Vacaville)
Month: June
Description: A regional reggae festival with live bands and a laid-back vibe, drawing crowds from Vacaville and surrounding areas (summer slot).
Nut Tree Airport Air Show
Type: Aviation Festival
Location: Nut Tree Airport
Month: September
Description: Features historic aircraft displays and flight demonstrations, celebrating aviation history at the Jimmy Doolittle Center (typically fall).
Vacaville Onion Festival Revival
Type: Food Festival
Location: Downtown Vacaville
Month: May
Description: A nod to the historic Onion Festival, now part of Fiesta Days, with onion-themed contests and foods celebrating Vacaville’s agricultural past.