# Festivals in San Rafael | Cultural Events & Fairs

- **Subtitle**: Explore upcoming festivals in  San Rafael. Discover cultural celebrations, street fairs and seasonal events happening across the city. Join the festivities.
- **Category**: Festivals
- **Type**: category

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## Festivals Events in San Rafael

- **Event Name**: Marin Irish Festival & Ceílí on the Lake Championships
  - **Description**: The Marin Irish Festival returns to Lagoon Park at the Marin County Fairgrounds on May 16–17, 2026, inviting the Bay Area to a joyful Beltane celebration of Irish music, dance, food, and tradition. Pro
  - **Interested Audience**:
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  - **Date**: Sat May 16 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat May 16 2026 at 06:00 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/san-rafael/marin-irish-festival-and-ceílí-on-the-lake-championships/80001661595486
  - **Venue**: Lagoon Park
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  - **Categories**: Festivals, Sports, Music, Entertainment, Contests, Workshops, dance, Art, literary-art, Nonprofit
- **Event Name**: 3rd Annual Marin Irish Festival & Céilí on the Lake Championship
  - **Description**: May 16–17, 2026 | 10:00am–6:00pm
Marin County Fairgrounds – Lagoon Park, San Rafael (right off Hwy 101)

The United Irish Cultural Center of San Francisco is proud to sponsor the 3rd Annual Marin Irish Festival & Céilí on the Lake Championship, a joy
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  - **Date**: Sat May 16 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat May 16 2026 at 06:00 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/san-rafael/3rd-annual-marin-irish-festival-and-céilí-on-the-lake-championship/200029960768550
  - **Venue**: Marin County Fairgrounds
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  - **Categories**: festivals, sports, dance-competition, contests, dance, art, literary-art, entertainment, pop-ups, it, kids, music-festivals
- **Event Name**: Terrapin Roadshow at Forest Meadows Amphitheatre in San Rafael
  - **Description**: Grahame Lesh and the Lesh Family are proud to announce the return of the Terrapin Roadshow in 2026. More than a concert series, the Roadshow carries forward the spirit, sound, and sense of belon
  - **Date**: Sun Jul 26 2026 at 02:00 pm – Sun Jul 26 2026 at 03:00 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/san-rafael/terrapin-roadshow-at-forest-meadows-amphitheatre-in-san-rafael/80003305904903
  - **Venue**: Forest Meadows Amphitheatre, Belle Avenue, San Rafael, CA, USA
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  - **Categories**: concerts, music, entertainment
- **Event Name**: Terrapin Roadshow at Forest Meadows Amphitheater in San Rafael
  - **Description**: Grahame Lesh and the Lesh Family are proud to announce the return of the Terrapin Roadshow in 2026. More than a concert series, the Roadshow carries forward the spirit, sound, and sense of belon
  - **Date**: Sat Jul 25 2026 at 05:00 pm – Sat Jul 25 2026 at 06:00 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/san-rafael/terrapin-roadshow-at-forest-meadows-amphitheater-in-san-rafael/80001391256918
  - **Venue**: Forest Meadows Amphitheatre, Belle Avenue, San Rafael, CA, USA
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  - **Categories**: concerts, live-music, music, entertainment
- **Event Name**: Terrapin Roadshow at Forest Meadows Amphitheatre in San Rafael
  - **Description**: Grahame Lesh and the Lesh Family are proud to announce the return of the Terrapin Roadshow in 2026. More than a concert series, the Roadshow carries forward the spirit, sound, and sense of belon
  - **Date**: Fri Jul 24 2026 at 06:00 pm – Fri Jul 24 2026 at 07:00 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/san-rafael/terrapin-roadshow-at-forest-meadows-amphitheatre-in-san-rafael/80002250345261
  - **Venue**: Forest Meadows Amphitheatre, Belle Avenue, San Rafael, CA, USA
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  - **Categories**: Concerts, Music, Entertainment
- **Event Name**: Midweek Musical Matinee: "Classical Guitar thru the Ages"
  - **Description**: Come join us for a live, in-person concert filled with beautiful music and interesting insights.About this Event  https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/c7458ab0-4b01-11f1-8534-6b647259181b-rimg-w1113-h740-dc1a1b1a-gmir.jpg
  - **Interested Audience**:
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  - **Date**: Wed May 13 2026 at 01:00 pm – Wed May 13 2026 at 02:00 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/san-rafael/midweek-musical-matinee-classical-guitar-thru-the-ages/100001983466728378
  - **Venue**: Osher Marin JCC
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  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: Music, Entertainment, Concerts, Festivals, Art, Workshops, performances, Contests, Nonprofit, literary-art
- **Event Name**: Marin Irish Festival May 16th and 17th We will be a returning vendor at event with BigBluesMan
  - **Description**: One of many shows I do with BigBluesMan, we will be back again this year. Hope to see you there.
  - **Interested Audience**:
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  - **Date**: Sat May 16 2026 at 10:00 am (-07:00)
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  - **Venue**: Armory Dr, San Rafael, CA 94903, United States
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  - **Categories**: festivals

## Trending Events in San Rafael

- **Event Name**: Marin Irish Festival & Ceílí on the Lake Championships
  - **Description**: The Marin Irish Festival returns to Lagoon Park at the Marin County Fairgrounds on May 16–17, 2026, inviting the Bay Area to a joyful Beltane celebration of Irish music, dance, food, and tradition. Pro
  - **Venue**: Lagoon Park
  - **Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb69b06148aa4b3.jpg
- **Event Name**: 3rd Annual Marin Irish Festival & Céilí on the Lake Championship
  - **Description**: May 16–17, 2026 | 10:00am–6:00pm
Marin County Fairgrounds – Lagoon Park, San Rafael (right off Hwy 101)

The United Irish Cultural Center of San Francisco is proud to sponsor the 3rd Annual Marin Irish Festival & Céilí on the Lake Championship, a joy
  - **Venue**: Marin County Fairgrounds
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/395712f6d3c004fe5e2c81cdb31a0cadee1cc9c6da65fbdfc20ed0cca7ee7d19-rimg-w1200-h600-dc5c7b5e-gmir?v=1778054315
- **Event Name**: Terrapin Roadshow at Forest Meadows Amphitheatre in San Rafael
  - **Description**: Grahame Lesh and the Lesh Family are proud to announce the return of the Terrapin Roadshow in 2026. More than a concert series, the Roadshow carries forward the spirit, sound, and sense of belon
  - **Venue**: Forest Meadows Amphitheatre, Belle Avenue, San Rafael, CA, USA
  - **Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb69a9f6e6cf8dc.jpg
- **Event Name**: Terrapin Roadshow at Forest Meadows Amphitheater in San Rafael
  - **Description**: Grahame Lesh and the Lesh Family are proud to announce the return of the Terrapin Roadshow in 2026. More than a concert series, the Roadshow carries forward the spirit, sound, and sense of belon
  - **Venue**: Forest Meadows Amphitheatre, Belle Avenue, San Rafael, CA, USA
  - **Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb69a9f5fa8437f.jpg
- **Event Name**: Terrapin Roadshow at Forest Meadows Amphitheatre in San Rafael
  - **Description**: Grahame Lesh and the Lesh Family are proud to announce the return of the Terrapin Roadshow in 2026. More than a concert series, the Roadshow carries forward the spirit, sound, and sense of belon
  - **Venue**: Forest Meadows Amphitheatre, Belle Avenue, San Rafael, CA, USA
  - **Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb69a9f43c09156.jpg
- **Event Name**: 2026 Terrapin Roadshow - San Rafael, CA.
  - **Description**: Three days of music at San Rafael's magical Forest Meadows Amphitheatre. The Terrapin Family Band (Grahame Lesh, Ross James, Jason Crosby & Alex Koford) featuring Nicki Bluhm plus a rotating cast of special guests including Tim Bluhm, Barry Sless, Stu
  - **Venue**: San Rafael C.A
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- **Event Name**: Midweek Musical Matinee: "Classical Guitar thru the Ages"
  - **Description**: Come join us for a live, in-person concert filled with beautiful music and interesting insights.About this Event  https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/c7458ab0-4b01-11f1-8534-6b647259181b-rimg-w1113-h740-dc1a1b1a-gmir.jpg
  - **Venue**: Osher Marin JCC
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- **Event Name**: Marin Ballet’s Spring Performance Thursday, May 21, at 7pm
  - **Description**: Marin Ballet’s Spring Performance Thursday, May 21, at 7pmAbout this EventMarin Ballet presents Spring Performance 2026This year's Spring Performance will display a progression of talent and new works
  - **Venue**: Marin Ballet - Phyllis Thelen Theater
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- **Event Name**: Marin Ballet’s Spring Performance Sunday, May 17, at 1pm
  - **Description**: Marin Ballet’s Spring Performance Sunday, May 17, at 1pmAbout this EventMarin Ballet presents Spring Performance 2026This year's Spring Performance will display a progression of talent and new works fr
  - **Venue**: Marin Ballet - Phyllis Thelen Theater
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Festivals events in San Rafael?
  - **A:** Marin Irish Festival & Ceílí on the Lake Championships (Sat May 16 2026 at 10:00 am at Lagoon Park), 3rd Annual Marin Irish Festival & Céilí on the Lake Championship (Sat May 16 2026 at 10:00 am at Marin County Fairgrounds), Terrapin Roadshow at Forest Meadows Amphitheatre in San Rafael (Sun Jul 26 2026 at 02:00 pm at Forest Meadows Amphitheatre, Belle Avenue, San Rafael, CA, USA), Terrapin Roadshow at Forest Meadows Amphitheater in San Rafael (Sat Jul 25 2026 at 05:00 pm at Forest Meadows Amphitheatre, Belle Avenue, San Rafael, CA, USA), Terrapin Roadshow at Forest Meadows Amphitheatre in San Rafael (Fri Jul 24 2026 at 06:00 pm at Forest Meadows Amphitheatre, Belle Avenue, San Rafael, CA, USA).
- **Q**: What are the top free Festivals events in San Rafael?
  - **A:** Midweek Musical Matinee: "Classical Guitar thru the Ages" (Wed May 13 2026 at 01:00 pm at Osher Marin JCC).
- **Q**: What Festivals events are happening in San Rafael this weekend May 15–17, 2026?
  - **A:** Marin Irish Festival & Ceílí on the Lake Championships (Sat May 16 2026 at 10:00 am at Lagoon Park), 3rd Annual Marin Irish Festival & Céilí on the Lake Championship (Sat May 16 2026 at 10:00 am at Marin County Fairgrounds), Marin Irish Festival May 16th and 17th We will be a returning vendor at event with BigBluesMan (Sat May 16 2026 at 10:00 am at Armory Dr, San Rafael, CA 94903, United States).
- **Q**: What Festivals events are happening in San Rafael in May 2026?
  - **A:** Marin Irish Festival & Ceílí on the Lake Championships (Sat May 16 2026 at 10:00 am at Lagoon Park), 3rd Annual Marin Irish Festival & Céilí on the Lake Championship (Sat May 16 2026 at 10:00 am at Marin County Fairgrounds), Midweek Musical Matinee: "Classical Guitar thru the Ages" (Wed May 13 2026 at 01:00 pm at Osher Marin JCC), Marin Irish Festival May 16th and 17th We will be a returning vendor at event with BigBluesMan (Sat May 16 2026 at 10:00 am at Armory Dr, San Rafael, CA 94903, United States).
- **Q**: How can I find Festivals events in San Rafael?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Festivals events in San Rafael on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for Festivals events in San Rafael?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for Festivals events in San Rafael?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Festivals events in San Rafael include Lagoon Park, Marin County Fairgrounds, Forest Meadows Amphitheatre, Belle Avenue, San Rafael, CA, USA.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Festivals events in San Rafael?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Festivals events in San Rafael include Denise Lamott, United Irish Cultural Center, Kurland Center for Adult Learning & Living.
- **Q**: Are there any online Festivals events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many Festivals events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new Festivals events in San Rafael?
  - **A:** Follow the Festivals category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Festivals events are listed in San Rafael.

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