Community Events in Campbell
Campbell is a lively community, offering numerous events throughout the year. Whether you're looking for fresh fruits and vegetables at a Farmer's Market, live music, theater performances, family fun, holiday experiences, or opportunities to enjoy great food and drink, Campbell offers all of that and more.
Hosted by Urban Village, the Campbell Farmers Market is held every Sunday along East Campbell Avenue in Downtown.
Vendors sell a wide array of organic fresh fruits, vegetables and flowers along with meat, eggs, cheese, and baked goods. If you're looking to stock up on delicious, healthy food for your family, the Farmer's Market is a must.
Note: The Campbell Farmer's Market is closed the third Sunday in May during the Boogie Festival and the third Sunday in October for Oktoberfest.
The Country Woman's Club of Campbell holds an annual Crab & Pasta Dinner at Orchard City Banquet Hall. This all-you-can-eat extravaganza is one of the Club's largest and most enduring fundraising events, raising money for the variety of projects they support in Campbell.
The Valentine's Fun Run is a great thing to do with your sweetheart, family, and friends to start your Valentine weekend. The Run takes place in Campbell Park along the Los Gatos Creek Trail and includes a 5K, 10K, and a Kid's Dash.
Held annually in March, Celebrate Campbell is a formal evening Fundraising Gala held each March and attracting over 250 attendees to share in celebrating the community and acknowledging Campbell’s outstanding individuals and businesses who go above and beyond to serve and support the community.
Celebrate Campbell honors the Citizen-of-the-Year and Business-of-the-Year, as well as our Ambassador and Volunteer-of-the-Year. Many local service organization volunteers are also recognized at this very special event.
At the annual Taste of Campbell, guests indulged in delicious bites from a variety of Campbell eateries and enjoy beer and wine from local breweries and wineries. Funds raised at this flavorful community event support Campbell CERT’s mission of training and equipping citizen first-responders to keep our neighborhoods safe during emergencies.
Taste of Campbell is typically held in late March or early April at Orchard City Banquet Hall.
The Campbell Police Foundation breakfast is an annual fundraiser held by the Home Church in Campbell to help raise money to supplement training and equipment for Campbell Police through the Campbell Police Foundation.
Put on by the Campbell Kiwanis Club and held in the Campbell Community Center athletic fields, the Eggstravaganza is a free, ginormous 30,000-egg hunt for children ages 1 to 12 years. Other festivities include music, jump house, a petting zoo, and face painting.
Campbell Downtown Businesses come together in April to host a Wine Wine, where attendees can enjoy tastings from local wineries as they stroll along East Campbell Avenue enjoying the warm spring evening. Tastings are held in participating shops and businesses and live music brings the event to life.
Held the third weekend in May, Boogie Festival is a celebration of music, food, and family fun. Over 40,000 people come out to enjoy all Boogie has to offer, including live music on four stages, a Community Stage featuring local talent, DJ Central, and KidsZone, over 100 artisan and business booths, and a variety of mouthwatering food and drink.
Every Thursday evening in July and August, Orchard City Green comes alive with the sounds of some of the Bay Area's best bands. This family-friendly event is free, with food and drinks available for sale.
Learn more about the Summer Concert Series.
Put on by the Downtown Campbell Business Association, the annual Bunnies & Bonnets Easter Parade is held in Downtown Campbell and features marching bands, dancers, animals, community groups, local organizations, and more. It's a wonderful Campbell tradition the entire family can enjoy.
Held in June and hosted by the DCBA, the annual Downtown Campbell Car Show has become one of Northern California's top auto events. With 300+ entries, attendees can expect to see historic cars, rebuilt classics, unusual custom builds, super cars, trucks of all eras, racers, and even a few novelty cars.
Add in live bands, food, photo booths, and activities for kids, this free event is fun for the entire family.
Relay for Life is held at the Campbell Community Center track each July and brings awareness of and raises funds for cancer. Teams come together for 24 hours to walk together, share stories, and make an impact in the community.
From the opening lap to the evening luminary ceremony, Relay for Life is a powerful experience filled with hope, strength, and community spirit.
The Campbell Chamber Foundation's annual Golf Tournament is held each July at Cinnabar Hills Golf Club. With the scramble format, golfers of all abilities are able to participate in this fundraising event that supports the Campbell Toy Program and scholarships for Campbell high school seniors.
Campbell Downtown Businesses come together in September to host a Wine Wine, where attendees can enjoy tastings from local wineries as they stroll along East Campbell Avenue enjoying the crisp fall weather in beautiful Downtown Campbell. Tastings are held in participating shops and businesses and live music brings the event to life.
Hosted by the City, the Oktoberfest Fun Run 10K, 5K & Kids' Dash is the perfect way to kick off a weekend of Oktoberfest fun. Runners will enjoy the flat course and fall foliage on the popular Los Gatos Creek Trail adjacent to historical Downtown Campbell. This family-friendly event is perfect for all ages and abilities, both runners and walkers.
Campbell Oktoberfest has been awarded Best South Bay Festival by Metro readers multiple years running.
Set along the streets of historic Downtown Campbell, this two-day German-themed event is a family-friendly affair that is free and open to the public. Filled with over one hundred artisan booths, five stages of live music featuring German, Rock & Roll, R&B, Blues, Country and more, a Community Stage featuring performances by local musicians, dance teams, and martial arts studios, multiple food vendors, Kids Zone (Kinderplatz); and a Biersch Garden, the hub of Oktoberfest with Gordon Biersch beers and ales, Bavarian pretzels, German food vendors, and a stage with continuous live German music with the Zicke Zacke band. The large covered tent has tables, making it an ideal place to enjoy a meal, or watch the costume or stein-holding contests.
Small Business Saturday celebrates small business contributions to their communities by shopping at a small business on the Saturday immediately following Thanksgiving.
Businesses throughout Campbell have specials and promotions on this day. It's a great opportunity to support the small retailers, boutiques, and restaurants in the Campbell community.
Small Business Saturday was founded by American Express in 2010 and officially cosponsored by SBA since 2011. It is an important part of small businesses’ busiest shopping season.
The Campbell Toy Program has been spreading holiday cheer to local families in need since 1984. Every year after Thanksgiving through the New Year, barrels are placed in businesses all around Campbell, where new toys, books and other items are collected. Volunteers come together to sort, bag, and distribute toys on a Saturday before Christmas to children who otherwise may not receive any gifts.
Making spirits Bright is a community holiday open house supporting the Campbell Toy Program. Held at Darling Fischer in Downtown Campbell, the festive event is filled with food, drink, and good cheer, along with music and photo ops with Old Saint Nick. Attendees bring toys and books to donate to the Toy Program.
The Carol of Lights is Campbell's annual celebration to open the holiday season. It features Santa visits, a petting zoo, donkey rides, bounce houses, craft tables, face painting, musical entertainment, and a community stage with performances from local dance teams.