Petaluma Art & Garden Festival – Visitor & Vendor Info

Plan your visit to the Petaluma Art & Garden Festival in Petaluma, California. This page shares dates, location, FAQs, and a direct vendor information link for artists and visitors. MONOLISA may not be exhibiting at this event—we publish these guides to help festival goers and fellow makers, and to showcase Lisa’s handcrafted work.

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Festival Details

  • Date: July 12, 2026 (Sunday)
  • Location: Downtown Petaluma on Kentucky Street, Fourth Street, B Street, and the A Street parking lot
  • Hours & Admission: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM | Free
  • Parking: Check downtown Petaluma public parking options and event guidance before arrival
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What to Expect

The Petaluma Art & Garden Festival is one of downtown Petaluma’s best-known summer events, bringing together art, gardening, music, food, and local flavor in the heart of Sonoma County. This family-friendly community festival transforms the downtown streets into a lively day of shopping, tasting, and entertainment.

Visitors can expect to explore more than 100 handpicked exhibitors featuring creative home and garden décor, artisan jewelry, fine art, handmade goods, and other unusual finds. In addition to shopping, the festival typically includes live music on two stages, local wineries, breweries, cocktails, restaurants, and food vendors, along with gardening experts and a children’s corner with family activities.

Held throughout historic downtown Petaluma, the event offers a vibrant street-festival atmosphere where visitors can enjoy a full summer day of community, creativity, and local food and drink. Festival headquarters are located at 20 Fourth Street in Petaluma.

For visitors exploring things to do in Petaluma or upcoming Sonoma County summer events, the Petaluma Art & Garden Festival offers a lively downtown experience featuring handmade goods, garden inspiration, food, music, and local artists.

Looking for more events like this? Browse the full California Art & Wine Festivals Directory to discover upcoming art shows, craft fairs, and maker events across the state.

FAQs

  • Is it free? Yes, the festival is free to attend.
  • What will I find there? Handpicked artists, garden and home décor, jewelry, live music, food, wine, beer, cocktails, and family activities.
  • Weather? Outdoor downtown event, so bring sun protection and dress for warm summer weather.

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Handcrafted in Clayton, California by Artist Lisa Ramos, MONOLISA features limited-edition jewelry and one-of-a-kind leather handbags. After 200+ art shows and over 1,000 handmade pieces sold, Lisa creates these California art show guides to help shoppers discover local events and support handmade artists.