Sausalito Art & Harbor Days – Visitor & Vendor Info
Plan a day along the beautiful Sausalito waterfront at Sausalito Art & Harbor Days. Held on the fourth Saturday of the month, this community event brings together local artists and makers, live music, food, shopping, and downtown Sausalito's restaurants, galleries, and businesses. This guide includes event dates, location information, visitor tips, FAQs, and resources for artists interested in becoming vendors.
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Updated: September 2026
📅 Festival Details
- Event: Sausalito Art & Harbor Days
- Schedule: Fourth Saturday of the month
- Hours: 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
- Location: Tracy Way, Ferry Landing Plaza & Gabrielson Park
- City: Sausalito, California
- Admission: Free
- Setting: Downtown Sausalito waterfront
Remaining 2026 Dates:
- September 26, 2026
- October 24, 2026
- November 28, 2026
- December 26, 2026
2027 Dates Currently Announced:
- January 23, 2027
- February 27, 2027
- March 27, 2027
- April 24, 2027
- May 22, 2027
- June 26, 2027
✨ What to Expect
Sausalito Art & Harbor Days combines an outdoor maker market with one of the Bay Area's most picturesque waterfront destinations. Rather than being confined to a traditional festival fairground, the event is designed to encourage visitors to explore the waterfront, downtown shops, galleries, restaurants, and local businesses while enjoying art, food, and live entertainment.
- 🎨 Artists & local makers – Browse handmade work and creative products from independent artists and vendors.
- 🛍️ Unique waterfront shopping – Shop festival vendors while also exploring Sausalito's boutiques, galleries, and downtown businesses.
- 🎶 Live music – Music and entertainment help create a relaxed festival atmosphere along the waterfront.
- 🍴 Food & dining – Enjoy food vendors as well as the many restaurants and cafés located throughout downtown Sausalito.
- 🌊 Beautiful Bay views – The Ferry Landing and waterfront setting make the location a major part of the experience.
- 🌿 Gabrielson Park – The waterfront park provides additional space to relax and enjoy the day's activities.
- 👨👩👧👦 Family-friendly outing – The event is designed as a casual community celebration for visitors of different ages.
- 🏘️ Explore downtown Sausalito – Art & Harbor Days is intended to connect visitors with local shops, galleries, restaurants, and businesses throughout downtown.
- 🎁 Great place to discover unique gifts – The rotating mix of local makers makes each month's market a little different.
- 🎟️ Free admission – Visitors can stroll through the market and waterfront area without purchasing an event ticket.
This is especially nice for visitors who enjoy combining an art and maker market with a day trip. You can shop from independent vendors, listen to music, walk along the Bay, have lunch or dinner downtown, and explore Sausalito all in the same outing.
❓ Festival FAQ
🎟️ Is Sausalito Art & Harbor Days free?
Yes. The event is free to attend.
📅 When is Sausalito Art & Harbor Days?
Art & Harbor Days is generally held on the fourth Saturday of each month. Individual dates can vary, so check the official schedule before visiting.
⏰ What are the event hours?
The official event page currently lists Art & Harbor Days from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
📍 Where is Art & Harbor Days held?
The event takes place along the downtown Sausalito waterfront around Tracy Way, Ferry Landing Plaza, and Gabrielson Park.
🎨 Will there be artists and handmade vendors?
Yes. Local artists, makers, and creative vendors are an important part of Art & Harbor Days. Vendor participation can change from month to month.
🎶 Is there live music?
Yes. Live music is part of the Art & Harbor Days experience, with entertainment helping create the relaxed waterfront atmosphere.
🍴 Is food available?
Food may be available from participating vendors, and downtown Sausalito offers many nearby restaurants, cafés, and places to grab something to eat.
👨👩👧👦 Is this a family-friendly event?
Yes. Art & Harbor Days is promoted as a family-friendly community event.
🚗 Where can visitors park?
Street parking and City of Sausalito parking lots are available downtown. Because Sausalito can be busy on weekends, allow extra time for parking.
⛴️ Can I arrive by ferry?
The event takes place around the Sausalito Ferry Landing, making the waterfront area convenient for visitors arriving in Sausalito by ferry. Check current ferry schedules when planning your trip.
🐕 Are dogs allowed?
Because rules can vary by event area and participating venue, check current City of Sausalito event information before bringing a pet.
🌦️ Is the event outdoors?
Yes. Much of Art & Harbor Days takes place outdoors along the Sausalito waterfront, so dress for the day's weather and bring layers for changing Bay conditions.
🎪 Interested in Becoming a Vendor?
Artists, makers, food vendors, and other qualifying businesses interested in participating in Sausalito Art & Harbor Days can apply through the event's vendor management system. When setting up an account, search for Sausalito Art & Harbor Days and select the application for the market.
Vendor insurance is required. The City of Sausalito must be listed as an additional insured. Because fees, requirements, availability, and application deadlines may change, artists should confirm all current requirements directly with the organizer before applying.
📝 Event / Vendor Info🌊 Make a Day of It in Sausalito
One of the things that makes Art & Harbor Days especially appealing is its downtown waterfront location. Before or after visiting the artist and maker booths, spend some time walking along Bridgeway, browsing Sausalito's galleries and independent shops, enjoying the Bay views, or stopping at one of the city's many restaurants and cafés. The combination of art, shopping, music, food, and waterfront scenery makes this an easy Northern California day-trip destination.
