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
An open-air market in Todos Santos Plaza where you can shop from local and regional vendors who grow, make and produce food.
16th Annual Police Officer Of The Year
The Kiwanis Club of Concord hosts the Police Officer of the Year annually at the Old Spaghetti Factory.
Concord Comfort Food Month
The 3rd Annual Comfort Food Week is now a whole month long, a perfect time for locals and visitors to indulge modern and classic comfort cuisine from 30+ restaurants.
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
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 February 4 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel from 10 am - 5 pm! Shop for comics, art, posters, t-shirts, and more!
Super Valentine's Day Boutique
5th 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
An open-air market in Todos Santos Plaza where you can shop from local and regional vendors who grow, make and produce food.
12th 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. Hosted by The Brewing Network.
Contra Costa Con 5
Contra Costa Con 5 is on Sunday, March 12, 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: April - 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: April - 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: April - 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: April - 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: April - 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: April - 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!
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: April - 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!
Concord Oktoberfest
For one weekend in October, 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.
Concord Visitor Center Perro Costume Parade
2nd Annual Perro Costume Parade at the Concord Visitor Center Courtyard to take photos, enjoy the pet parade through Salvio Pacheco Square, a costume and talent competition with prizes for various categories, vendor booths, and a raffle entry.
Taste of Concord
The 15th 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.