Annual Events

Whatever days you're here, there's always something exciting to do. Start exploring our annual events and festivals.

Not a day goes by in Concord without some sort of special event, festival, sports game, concert, farmers market or community celebration. Start exploring our annual events and festivals below.

January

Farmers' Market

Tuesdays: Year-round, 10 am - 2 pm

Thursdays: June - October, 4 pm - 8 pm

An open-air market in Todos Santos Plaza where you can shop from local and regional vendors who grow, make and produce food.

Annual Police Officer Of The Year

The Kiwanis Club of Concord hosts the Police Officer of the Year annually at the Old Spaghetti Factory.

Galindo Home and Gardens Tour

Come take a tour! No reservation is required and starting now through September. The Concord Historical Society has organized a quilt display throughout the rooms of the Galindo home. Special attractions are available at the Concord Museum!


February

Farmers' Market

Tuesdays: Year-round, 10 am - 2 pm

Thursdays: June - October, 4 pm - 8 pm

An open-air market in Todos Santos Plaza where you can shop from local and regional vendors who grow, make and produce food.

East Bay Comic-Con

The annual East Bay Comic-Con is at the Crowne Plaza Hotel! Shop for comics, art, posters, t-shirts, and more!

Super Valentine's Day Boutique

Annual Super Valentine's Boutique is an indoor holiday shopping experience in the Golden Gate Ballroom of the Hilton Concord Hotel.

Galindo Home and Gardens Tour

Come take a tour! No reservation is required and starting now through September. The Concord Historical Society has organized a quilt display throughout the rooms of the Galindo home. Special attractions are available at the Concord Museum!

Pickleball Tournament

Don't miss out on Pickleball tournaments at Willow Pass Pass Park! They are also offering 14 pickleball courts to the public.


March

Farmers' Market

Tuesdays: Year-round, 10 am - 2 pm

Thursdays: June - October, 4 pm - 8 pm

An open-air market in Todos Santos Plaza where you can shop from local and regional vendors who grow, make and produce food.

Contra Costa Beer Trail

Get your copy of the Beer Trail map at the Concord Visitor Center to see all your local breweries!

Annual Spring Brews Festival

One of the best craft beer festivals in the Bay Area where over 60 craft breweries, live music, and great food meet in the Todos Santos Plaza. Hosted by The Brewing Network.

Contra Costa Con 

Contra Costa Con is at the Hilton Concord Hotel in Concord. Toys, collectibles, artwork, comics, anime, art, apparel, games, LEGO and much more!

Galindo Home and Gardens Tour

Come take a tour! No reservation is required and starting now through September. The Concord Historical Society has organized a quilt display throughout the rooms of the Galindo home. Special attractions are available at the Concord Museum!

Pickleball Tournament

Don't miss out on Pickleball tournaments at Willow Pass Pass Park! They are also offering 14 pickleball courts to the public.


April

Farmers' Market

Tuesdays: Year-round, 10 am - 2 pm

Thursdays: June - October, 4 pm - 8 pm

An open-air market in Todos Santos Plaza where you can shop from local and regional vendors who grow, make and produce food.

Galindo Home and Gardens Tour

Come take a tour! No reservation is required and starting now through September. The Concord Historical Society has organized a quilt display throughout the rooms of the Galindo home. Special attractions are available at the Concord Museum!


May

Farmers' Market

Tuesdays: Year-round, 10 am - 2 pm

Thursdays: June - October, 4 pm - 8 pm

An open-air market in Todos Santos Plaza where you can shop from local and regional vendors who grow, make and produce food.

Music and Market Series

Thursdays: May – September, 6:30 pm - 8 pm

Free outdoor music concert in Todos Santos Plaza on Thursday nights along with the Farmers’ Market. Enjoy a great line-up of wonderful local musicians playing Salsa, jazz, zydeco, blues and more.

Bay Area KidFest

Held over the Memorial Day Weekend since 1990 in downtown Concord, Bay Area KidFest is the longest-running family festival in the Bay Area celebrating children with entertainment, attractions, art and sports activities, educational programs, food, rides and exhibitors.

Galindo Home and Gardens Tour

Come take a tour! No reservation is required and starting now through September. The Concord Historical Society has organized a quilt display throughout the rooms of the Galindo home. Special attractions are available at the Concord Museum!

Bay Area SpringFest

Bay Area SpringFest celebrates the beginning of spring with plants, arts & crafts, music and food in Downtown Concord at tree-lined Todos Santos Plaza in the largest city of upscale Contra Costa County.


June

Farmers' Market

Tuesdays: Year-round, 10 am - 2 pm

Thursdays: June - October, 4 pm - 8 pm

An open-air market in Todos Santos Plaza where you can shop from local and regional vendors who grow, make and produce food.

Music and Market Series

Thursdays: May – September, 6:30 pm - 8 pm

Free outdoor music concert in Todos Santos Plaza on Thursday nights along with the Farmers’ Market. Enjoy a great line-up of wonderful local musicians playing Salsa, jazz, zydeco, blues and more.

AAUW Concord Crawl

The Concord Crawl benefitting AAUW scholarships for local girls and women. Stroll around different Todos Santos Downtown Businesses and local wineries! 

The Veranda Unplugged

A live concert series hosted by The Veranda. The fun is happening every Wednesday from 6:30pm-8:00 pm on Veranda's new & improved Pavilion Fountain Park Lawn.

Galindo Home and Gardens Tour

Come take a tour! No reservation is required and starting now through September. The Concord Historical Society has organized a quilt display throughout the rooms of the Galindo home. Special attractions are available at the Concord Museum!

Pickleball Tournament

Don't miss out on Pickleball tournaments at Willow Pass Pass Park! They are also offering 14 pickleball courts to the public.


July

Farmers' Market

Tuesdays: Year-round, 10 am - 2 pm

Thursdays: June - October, 4 pm - 8 pm

An open-air market in Todos Santos Plaza where you can shop from local and regional vendors who grow, make and produce food.

Music and Market Series

Thursdays: May – September, 6:30 pm - 8 pm

Free outdoor music concert in Todos Santos Plaza on Thursday nights along with the Farmers’ Market. Enjoy a great line-up of wonderful local musicians playing Salsa, jazz, zydeco, blues and more.

Tuesday Night Blues

Tuesdays in July, 6:30 pm - 8 pm

Free outdoor music concert in Todos Santos Plaza on Tuesday nights in July featuring local blues musicians.

July 4th Celebration

Patriotic family fun and festivities happening in downtown Concord, California. Enjoy a 5k/kids run, parade, festival and fireworks.

Cool Concord Cars

Second Tuesday in July, 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Free Car show! No registration fees, with dash plaques, goodie bags and prizes for the winners.

Galindo Home and Gardens Tour

Come take a tour! No reservation is required and starting now through September. The Concord Historical Society has organized a quilt display throughout the rooms of the Galindo home. Special attractions are available at the Concord Museum!

SOS Backpack Drive

NBC Bay Area and Telemundo 48 are helping move communities forward and Supporting Our Schools with a backpack and school supplies donation drive to benefit K-12 students in the Bay Area. Donate a backpack and receive giveaways!


August

Farmers' Market

Tuesdays: Year-round, 10 am - 2 pm

Thursdays: June - October, 4 pm - 8 pm

An open-air market in Todos Santos Plaza where you can shop from local and regional vendors who grow, make and produce food.

Music and Market Series

Thursdays: May – September, 6:30 pm - 8 pm

Free outdoor music concert in Todos Santos Plaza on Thursday nights along with the Farmers’ Market. Enjoy a great line-up of wonderful local musicians playing Salsa, jazz, zydeco, blues and more.

Galindo Home and Gardens Tour

Come take a tour! No reservation is required and starting now through September. The Concord Historical Society has organized a quilt display throughout the rooms of the Galindo home. Special attractions are available at the Concord Museum!

Concord Jazz Tribute

Celebrate Concord’s 50+ year jazz legacy with 3 days of special jazz performances and events at different locations around town.

Pickleball Tournament

Don't miss out on Pickleball tournaments at Willow Pass Pass Park! They are also offering 14 pickleball courts to the public.


September

Farmers' Market

Tuesdays: Year-round, 10 am - 2 pm

Thursdays: June - October, 4 pm - 8 pm

An open-air market in Todos Santos Plaza where you can shop from local and regional vendors who grow, make and produce food.

Music and Market Series

Thursdays: May – September, 6:30 pm - 8 pm

Free outdoor music concert in Todos Santos Plaza on Thursday nights along with the Farmers’ Market. Enjoy a great line-up of wonderful local musicians playing Salsa, jazz, zydeco, blues and more.

Concord Taco Trail 

The Concord Taco Trail is a directory of nearly 40 authentic, locally owned restaurants and taquerias, and it’s all you need to explore some the city’s best hidden culinary gems!

Concord Oktoberfest

For one weekend in the end of September, Todos Santos Plaza will turn into a mini-Munich, hosting an authentic German Oktoberfest with a beer tent, live music, singing and dancing, strongman contests, food truck fare, a kid’s area, and more.

Galindo Home and Gardens Tour

Come take a tour! No reservation is required and starting now through September. The Concord Historical Society has organized a quilt display throughout the rooms of the Galindo home. Special attractions are available at the Concord Museum!


October

Farmers' Market

Tuesdays: Year-round, 10 am - 2 pm

Thursdays: June - October, 4 pm - 8 pm

An open-air market in Todos Santos Plaza where you can shop from local and regional vendors who grow, make and produce food.

Concord Taco Trail

The Concord Taco Trail is a directory of nearly 40 authentic, locally owned restaurants and taquerias, and it’s all you need to explore some the city’s best hidden culinary gems!

Creative Concord

A celebration of arts and culture including murals and sculptures all across Concord, Art & Music Jam in the Todos Santos Plaza, poetry showcase presented by all Poetics, special performances, and public participation activities. 

Taste of Concord

The Annual Taste of Concord promises to continue the tradition of good family fun strolling around Todos Santos Plaza in downtown Concord on a beautiful Sunday afternoon. 


November

Small Business Saturday

Shop with us on Small Business Saturday along with the Concord Art Association at the Concord Visitor Center!

Pickleball Tournament

Don't miss out on Pickleball tournaments at Willow Pass Pass Park! They are also offering 14 pickleball courts to the public.


December

Mayor's Official Tree Lighting

Free festive community event in Todos Santos Plaza. School choirs and community entertainment on stage with traditional tree-lighting, holiday sing-along, carriage rides, Santa's grand arrival, and more.

Holiday Sip N' Stroll

Stroll through downtown Concord while enjoying holiday lights and music, Santa and his reindeer, horse & carriage rides, and more.


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