Whole Earth Festival – Visitor & Vendor Info
Whole Earth Festival is a long-running spring event held on the UC Davis campus in Davis, California. This page shares 2026 dates, hours, FAQs, and a direct link to the official festival website. We publish these guides to help festival goers and fellow makers, and to showcase Lisa’s handcrafted work.
Updated: Yearly
Festival Details
- 🗓️ Dates: May 8–10, 2026
- ⏰ Hours: Friday 12:00 PM–10:00 PM, Saturday 10:00 AM–10:00 PM, Sunday 10:00 AM–6:00 PM
- 📍 Location: UC Davis campus, Davis, California
- 🎟️ Admission: Free
What to Expect
Whole Earth Festival began in 1969 and has a strong focus on creativity, community, wellness, activism, and environmental sustainability. It blends the energy of a campus festival with the feel of a handcrafted market and educational community event.
🎨 Over 140 craft booths with handmade goods and artist-made work
🥗 Vegetarian food booths aligned with the festival’s sustainability values
🎶 Music, dance, and live performance programming
🌎 Educational booths and speakers focused on meaningful issues
👨👩👧👦 Family-friendly spaces and a welcoming outdoor campus atmosphere
This is a great event for visitors who enjoy handmade work, student-led community festivals, creative expression, and a more values-driven atmosphere than a typical commercial street fair.
FAQs
- 🎟️ Is it free? Yes, Whole Earth Festival is free to attend.
- 🐶 Are dogs allowed? Yes, dogs are allowed, but they must be on a leash and attended to at all times.
- 👧 Is it family-friendly? Yes, the festival welcomes children and includes a Kid’s Space.
- 🍷 Can visitors bring alcohol? No, the event is drug- and alcohol-free.
- 🛍️ Are imported goods sold? No, the festival says vendors sell directly made goods with no imports or reselling.
