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.
Concord Comfort Food Week
The 2nd Annual Comfort Food Week is January 18-27, a perfect time for locals and visitors to indulge modern and classic comfort cuisine from 30+ restaurants.
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 ComicCon
The annual East Bay Comic-Con is February 10 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel from 10 am - 5 pm! Shop for comics, art, posters, t-shirts, and more!
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.
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.
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.
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.
MomDay in the Park and All Area Music Festival
Combining two great events, celebrate Mom and Bay Area music education at the same time! Treat that special Mom to a wonderful dining experience in Todos Santos Plaza for the All Area Music festival, featuring performances by Bay Area student musicians.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Annual Dark Side of the Moon Night – A Family Friendly Music and Science Extravaganza
Free concert in Todos Santos Plaza featuring House of Floyd performing all of “Dark Side of the Moon” to a laser light show, plus the “Ask a Scientist” village and a “Sing about Science” pre-show.
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.
December
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.