Crowne Plaza Concord

Experience the many Bay Area events during your stay at the Crowne Plaza Concord/Walnut Creek. Browse our fun-filled event calendar below for local festivals and fairs in the Bay Area.

Concord Antique Faire & Collectibles

When: Sunday, April 15th / 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Where: Todos Santos Plaza @ Downtown Concord

Concord Antique Faire & Collectibles is a year-round outdoor marketplace, held on the 3rd Sunday of each month. Opening day will be April 15, 2012, 9 am – 3pm @ Todos Santos Plaza, Downtown Concord.

About 65 vendors sell everything from fine linens to chanderliers and everything in-between. There’s something for everyone, so bring your family and friends and come join the fun! You don’t have to be an antique enthusiast, but you may find your one-of-a-kind-treasure. Admission & parking are complimentary. 

Bay Area KidFest 2012

When: Saturday, May 26th to Sunday, May 28th, 2012 / 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Where: Mt. Diablo High School @ Downtown Concord

The Bay Area KidFest in Concord was voted "Best Place to Take Your Kids for Fun" for the second straight year. KidFest takes place at Mt. Diablo High School, which offers a large venue with many features.

The Bay Area KidFest is your place for family fun this Memorial Day Weekend, May 26 - 28, 2012. It’s open from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Box office opens at 9:30 am each day.

2012 Contra Costa County Fair

When: Thursday, May 31st - Sunday, June 3rd
Where: 1201 W. 10th St. Antioch, CA 94509 

From May 31st to June 3rd, join the fun at the Contra Costa County Fair with carnival rides, delicious food vendors, animal shows, and a junior livestock auction in California’s Bay Area. There's even a Cookout Contest for all you foodies! Check out the concert schedule and exhibits offered at the 2012 fair. 

Music & Market Series

When: May - June: Tuesdays at Noon (Music At Noon). May - September: Thursday Evenings at 6:30 - 8 pm (Farmers' Market and Free Concerts in the Plaza)
Where: Downtown Concord

Downtown Concord presents the “Music and Market Series” for the East Bay visitor. On every Tuesday from May-June, come experience “Tuesdays at Noon”, a free lunchtime music series at the Farmers’ Market at 12:00 pm. On Thursday evenings, Concord visitors can also enjoy free music concerts in the Plaza from 6:30–8 p.m. 

The Pittsburg Seafood Festival

For 27 years, The Pittsburg Seafood Festival has been a keystone event in Contra Costa County CA. Experience the Seafood Festival in up-and-coming Old Town Pittsburg. Enjoy Seafood and other treats from more than 40 unique vendors as you shop for specialty crafts and artwork from local art vendors! Nonstop live entertainment awaits you at 3 stages throughout the festival grounds! 

Event dates for the Pittsburg Seafood Festival have not been released yet.