SJMADE Fest Brings 250+ Vendors to History Park

San José Made will bring its annual SJMADE Fest back to History Park San José on May 30 and 31, with organizers advertising more than 250 vendors, free admission and a slate of food and entertainment. The two-day outdoor event is scheduled to run from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day at 635 Phelan Ave., according to the organizer’s event page. Visit San Jose and History San Jose list the same dates, location and free entry on their event calendars. ### When and where is the festival happening? May 30-31 are the announced dates for SJMADE Fest 2026, and the venue is History Park San José in San Jose. San José Made says the festival is its largest outdoor event of the year and describes it as an outdoor market spread across the park. History San Jose’s event listing also shows the festival at History Park on those dates from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. with no admission charge. (sanjosemade.com) History Park San José is listed at 635 Phelan Ave., though San José Made says attendees can enter through either 1650 Senter Road or 693 Phelan Ave. The organizer recommends paid parking at nearby lots on South 10th Street and East Humboldt Street, and says the site is also reachable by public transit and bicycle. ### What will people find once they get inside? (sanjosemade.com) More than 250 makers, artists, designers, curators, chefs, bakers, crafters and other creative small businesses are expected to participate, according to San José Made. The event page says the lineup will include a market section, food trucks and food stalls curated by sister company Moveable Feast. Visit San Jose’s calendar repeats that description and says the event will feature “250+” participants. (sanjosemade.com) A double-sized Kitten Lounge by Mini Cat Town is also listed as one of the attractions. San José Made’s Linktree page says visitors can reserve a 15-minute kitten playtime slot and says about 30 adoptable kittens will be on site during the festival. ### Where does the K-pop programming fit in? K-Pop-Up is named by San José Made as the group behind the event’s K-pop programming. (sanjosemade.com) The organizer says the schedule will include live K-pop dance performances, dance classes and random dance plays during the festival. Visit San Jose’s listing also mentions live K-pop dance performances and entertainment. Mini Cat Town and Moveable Feast are the other named participants highlighted in the event materials. San José Made presents the festival as a combined shopping, food and activity event rather than a vendors-only market, based on the official description. ### What should attendees know before they go? Free admission is listed across the organizer’s page and local event calendars, but San José Made says outside food and beverages will not be allowed except unopened water bottles and empty canteens. (sanjosemade.com) The organizer says drinking water stations will be set up throughout the venue. Leashed pets are allowed inside the venue under History Park rules, according to the event page. San José Made and third-party event listings describe the festival as all-ages. ### Where can people check for updates before the weekend? San José Made directs attendees to its event page for the most current information on vendors, activities and logistics. (sanjosemade.com) Moment Popup, which mirrors the listing, also tells visitors to check SanJoseMade.com for updates. May 30 is the next public milestone: SJMADE Fest is set to open at 11 a.m. that Saturday at History Park San José, and run through 6 p.m. before returning for a second day on May 31. (sanjosemade.com)