Art & Wind Festival — San Ramon Memorial Weekend
- Pleasanton Weekly reported on May 21 that San Ramon’s Art & Wind Festival will return to Central Park on May 24-25, 2026. - The City of San Ramon said the 37th annual festival will run from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. both days with three stages. - Full schedules, vendor information and festival details are posted by the City of San Ramon and Pleasanton Weekly.
San Ramon’s Art & Wind Festival is set for Sunday, May 24, and Monday, May 25, at Central Park, giving the East Bay city its annual Memorial Day weekend event centered on kites, art, music and food. The City of San Ramon said the 37th annual festival will run from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. both days at 12501 Alcosta Blvd. Pleasanton Weekly reported on May 21 that this year’s edition adds dozens of new vendors, a dedicated local artists area, literary offerings and henna art. The city describes the event as free, family-friendly, bike-friendly and pet-friendly. ### When does the festival actually happen over Memorial Day weekend? The City of San Ramon lists the festival dates as Sunday, May 24, and Monday, May 25, 2026, not a three-day run. Festival hours are 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on both days, according to the city’s event page and a city press release carried by Contra Costa News. Central Park is the venue for both days. (pleasantonweekly.com) Memorial Day programming in San Ramon is separate. The city’s Memorial Day Program page says a commemorative Field of Flags will be placed at San Ramon Memorial Park and on-site flag tags will be available starting at 8:30 a.m. on Memorial Day. (sanramon.ca.gov) ### What is new at this year’s Art & Wind Festival? Pleasanton Weekly reported that organizers are preparing what it described as the festival’s largest iteration yet, with dozens of new vendors, a dedicated space for local artists, literary offerings and henna art among the additions. The article framed those changes as part of an expanded program for all ages over the holiday weekend. (sanramon.ca.gov) The city’s materials emphasize the broader event mix rather than singling out those additions. The official page says the festival includes fine arts, crafts and specialty food vendors, children’s shows, family amusement zones, professional choreographed kite-flying demonstrations and a free kite-making workshop. (pleasantonweekly.com) ### What will visitors see beyond the kite demonstrations? The City of San Ramon said this year’s festival will include three live entertainment stages, two food courts, puppet shows, a helicopter landing, the Discover San Ramon Beer Garden and family activity areas. Contra Costa News, citing the city’s release, said the event will also feature professional kite-flying demonstrations and free kite-making workshops. (sanramon.ca.gov) A sensory accommodation is also planned. The city says a Sensory Zone at City Hall will offer a quiet break for people with additional sensory needs without requiring them to leave the festival area. ### Who is on the entertainment lineup? (contracosta.news) Sunday’s Discover San Ramon Stage lineup begins with Wadaiko at 11 a.m., followed by Pan Extasy at 12:15 p.m., Soucano at 1:30 p.m. and Fast Times at 4 p.m., according to the city release published by Contra Costa News. Monday’s lineup begins with Lady K & The Kings of Swing at 11 a.m., followed by Jinx Jones & The Kingtones at 1:30 p.m. and Big Bang Beat at 4 p.m. (sanramon.ca.gov) The city said performances across the festival’s stages will also include dance groups, vocal performances, martial arts, dance fitness and choral groups. The Discover San Ramon Stage will be on the grassy field near the tennis courts, and the city advised visitors to bring lawn chairs and blankets. (contracosta.news) ### Is there a featured artist this year? Jeffrey Brewer is this year’s featured artist, according to the city release. The city said Brewer’s festival artwork, titled “Art & Wind Festival 2026,” highlights art, music, kites and community and is on display in the Lindsay Dirkx Brown Gallery inside the San Ramon Community Center. (contracosta.news) Monday, May 25, includes a meet-the-artist event from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the gallery, where visitors can get a festival poster signed and view more of Brewer’s work, the city said. ### Where can people check details before they go? The City of San Ramon’s festival page lists the location, hours, event features and participation information for sponsors and vendors. (contracosta.news) Pleasanton Weekly’s May 21 report points readers to full event information and vendor details ahead of the weekend. Sunday, May 24, is the first festival day, with gates and programming beginning at 11 a.m. at Central Park in San Ramon, according to the city. Monday, May 25, includes the second festival day and Brewer’s 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. gallery appearance. (sanramon.ca.gov)
