Two words: Pirate boobies! Damn, the corset-laden lasses abound here and there is enough cleavage…read morearound to make a mountain range of boobies. That's the best part. I saved it for first. Here comes the next part.. To quote the eponymous Eric Cartman from the episode of South Park that poked fun at theme parks (Cartmanland), "Lines! Lines! Lines!" I despise lines too, and though I'm no Cartman, I have a litany of dislikes I found here including my hate of the bright searing sun of the afternoon crisping my skin and sucking dry my hydration levels. Lessons: bring water people. And forms of shade. And all of your patience. And I guess bring your kids if you have spawned some. All your cash too - a frilly number you can get on the interwebs for $20 - 75 will cost you $40 - $300 here; I kid you not. After a few stalls like that I stopped trying to shop and just enjoyed the spectacle. We caught one of the "land/shore cannon battles" where loud canons were fired from shore and from a pirate ship of sorts. Honestly it was really loud and became hearing-hazard obnoxious quickly and then slowly by the 10th or 15th BOOM (see video). A man asked me afterward if I felt the vibration through the cement Boardwalk (no) and I answered in pirate, "aye, right in me clitty!" He looked intrigued and I quickly implemented my vanishing techniques. Anyhow besides that bit of dirty from yours truly it seemed great for kids, families, babies, strollers and outdoor-voice family showdowns in the parking lot (someone's feet *really* hurt). It's also a low-cost ($7-10 ticket) event ride with opportunity for corset aficionados, mermaids, princess-brides, steam punk and feather-laden folk and others looking to get more mileage out of their costumes or ren-wear or burnerwear or underwear.

Great time. Lots of amazing shows and music. The vendors are incredibly skilled and amaze me. Make…read moresure to order tickets ahead of time, they sold out for one of the days we planned to go so we had to shove the adventure into one day instead of two. Secondarily, GET THERE EARLY. Traffic and parking is crazy if you get there after opening.

This Festival/Event was Amazing! I came with a group of friends and we explored everything from the…read morefood to the vendors as well as the entertainment! The fact that you could learn how to do Tinikling is refreshing. The lines for food was expected but it was worth the hour and a half wait to eat a Supreme Spam Masubi from one of the vendors. The funny thing is that my friend and I were #98 & #99 so it gave us the chance To watch the performers at 5:30pm. Great Music too (CRSB & Adrian Marcel) I am a new fan of their music and so proud to have Filipinos like them representing the culture. My only feedback is towards food. All I ask is for a vendor, volunteers perhaps, to make a table for Halo-Halo or Taho. These two snacks/desserts are honestly one of the best to eat on a warm day and I feel people will benefit from trying one. Overall, Great Event! Thank you to all who made this possible! My first time back in years and it was worth coming the last 3hrs of the event. You MUST attend next year!!!

Great food, music, and arts(shopping). Mare Island great location plenty free parking and no…read moreentrance fee. Highly recommended

First time ever really checking out the city of Benicia. So being able to be a part of this…read moreparticular event that took place at their waterfront was quite perfect location to have it at. Antique/classic car show was hosted at the waterfront. What a beautiful day it was to have it. Everything is well organized. There was a selection of food trucks there as well. And a tasting for the alcoholic beverages. It was kind of neat the downtown area connected to the waterfront. Classic car show event as well. For a lot more people to enjoy viewing the history of Benicia. Lots of attendees. Took a walk on the dock and was able to see the beautiful bridge and a couple of boats out on the waterfront. This location can also be considered a relaxing place to do some fishing gorgeous sit and the view or maybe even have lunch while you're out there. Definitely is that the most with any type of activities. Having the classic car show take place at this location definitely was the right choice.

What a waste of money. $15 to enter the place. Only about 20 booths. I Food was OK. Music was OK…read more Overall just disappointing.

The Art Walk in Vallejo is an absolute delight! From vibrant street art to captivating exhibitions,…read moreit's a feast for the senses. Strolling through the city streets, you'll encounter an eclectic mix of artistic expressions that truly showcase the talent and creativity of the local community. What makes this event even more special is the opportunity to interact with the artists themselves, gaining insight into their inspirations and techniques. The atmosphere during the Art Walk is electric, with live music, performances, and food vendors adding to the festive vibe. It's a wonderful way to spend an evening, whether you're a seasoned art enthusiast or simply looking for a unique and enjoyable outing. Plus, the sense of community is palpable, as residents and visitors alike come together to celebrate the arts. Overall, the Art Walk in Vallejo is a must-attend event that never fails to impress. It's a testament to the city's rich cultural heritage and vibrant artistic scene. Featured every second Friday.

Second Friday Art Walk is from 5:00 to 10:00 pm and is most active between 6:00 and 9:00. It is a…read morefree family event with multiple venues in downtown Vallejo. It's mostly centered around the Georgia and Marin Street area, with participating galleries around the block on Sacramento and Virginia Streets. There is indoor and outdoor art vending, live music on the street and many dining options. Illuminated sculptures lead you to participating spaces. Get ready for winter and check out this monthly social event, wander between shops and galleries, soaking up the joy and the unpredictable interaction of creative minds in an event centered on original art and community. Watch the town come alive and see how it feels when the downtown is vibrant and celebrating. If you would like to display your art as a vendor this is a very easy event. All artists please check in at the corner of Georgia and Marin before setting up. There are no fees to participate and locations on sidewalks are first come first served. The best places to set up are on the sidewalk on the northwest corner of Georgia and Marin down to Virginia street. We encourage artists to stay close together near the center and not spread out. Please ask for permission before setting up in front of an open shop. If there is any question about location, the shop owner's have final say over their storefront. This is an outdoor and indoor event and we are encouraging people to be respectful of health risks, so please do wear masks, especially when entering an indoor space. Each month we gather to reunite and celebrate at this multi-cultural event. Art Walk is a natural expression of the way it could be every night, as the downtown strives to fulfill its vision of a healthy and vibrant Vallejo. Take a break to witness the downtown at its best, and enjoy the recurring present moment that is Art Walk. See you there!

If Benicia could be summarized up in one event, it would be the Peddlers Fair. Everyone in town…read morecomes to this and the word is starting to spread throughout the Bay Area. The fair features cool antique goods, crafts, delicious food, beer, and live music. It's hosted by the volunteers at St. Paul's, who do an amazing job transforming the entirety of First Street in a matter of hours. It averages over 20,000 guests a year, and sells beautiful antiques, quirky handmade goods, clothes, toys, art, etc. All along the waterfront. There are over 300 vendors from all throughout California, selling a huge variety of items. It's family friendly, super fun and really represents the community of Benicia. It's circled on my calendar every year.

There is always a terrific amount of lovely art and other hand-made products on display and for…read moresale. Lots of people milling, but not too crowded. Good weather this year. Check out one of the pubs while you are there!

Definitely a fun run. Easy to get to, tons of parking lots. DJ was good with music and MC did a…read moredecent job hyping up the crowd. Registration lines for packet pickup went rather smooth, and the merchandise table was efficient with a good selection. The color packs had a good amount of volume to them, which was nice, and additional packs were only $3. They sent runners/walkers out in waves every 10 minutes or so. There were way more walkers than I had anticipated, and with a narrow course, there wasn't much room to go around them if running/jogging. We were hoping to get more of a waterfront run with nicer scenery, but instead it was dilapidated buildings and warehouses. The roads were in poor condition, and several of my friends almost tripped on cracks or uneven road surfaces. This should be a three star rating, but with the DJ, color throwing, and being with friends, this got a 4. My recommendation for them is to pick a better venue.

This was my first walk since the pandemic and it did not disappoint! I was allowed 15, 1 oz pours…read moreout of a choice of 27 locations which ran from 1-5. The part that I appreciated most was the wine tasting map also included the varietal that would be poured at each stop, helping to strategize. From this event, I discovered new enjoyable wines as well as shops I made purchases from and have plans to revisit. Parking was a breeze and I definitely look forward to next year's event.

REVIEW #1 BEST WINE…read moreEVENT I HAVE EVER PARTICIPATED IN!! WOWZERS! I am still thinking about my fun wine tasting day this weekend! I am SO happy I didn't miss this event, I would have been so disappointed in myself...and if you missed it, you should be really ashamed as well! This was such a well-organized event with tons of businesses that participated to make this a great turn out. It was 85 degrees weather and perfect day to wine taste. I first heard about this event on Eventbrite and there were tons of other wine events that were going on that day as well but I decided to try this event out. It was located in Benicia which was about a 1 hour from where I live. I was able to find the location and parking was a breeze. I noticed there was parking on the street as well as parking near the beach area. I didn't have any expectations for this event as I never been before so when I walked in I was greeted by a nice gentleman who explained the agenda for the day. The event was from 1PM-5PM, there were a total of 22 wineries but you get 15 free tastings: You are handed a half sheet of all the businesses that are participating in the event as well as the different wines that each business is offering. You go to each business, shop, look around and taste wine at each vendor store. MY PERFECT TYPE OF EVENT! I can shop and sip wine...OH plus talk to people who love doing what I love doing!! OMG, this was totally my type of day! You get 15 tastings and to be honest with you....I tapped out after 8 tastings! OMG, I can't believe I just wrote that...Yes...yes...people I couldn't drink anymore after the 8th tasting. I arrived at 1PM and by 3PM I was on my 8th tasting and I sat with one of the business for over 1 hour and they totally took care of me that I could have bypassed all the rest of the wines and been okay. My of the business even had snacks, treats and lovely music for you to take advantage of while you were there. I was able to witness stores that I never knew even existed! I found an amazing clothing stores, jewelry, my first experience doing a psychic reading! The list goes on and on... By 3:30PM I was walking back feeling myself. This event totally leaves you satisfied. Plus everyone was on their best behavior. No violence or rowdy people. By the time you walk most of the event you seem to meet friends along the way because we were all checking out the same wine stops. This totally changed my mindset about the little city of Benicia! This community is small but peaceful and beautiful! Fun cute shops and lots of history! I can't wait for next year's event! I hear they always do events such as this one. They preciously did a Beer Festival event which was a great turn out as well. I wish they had something like this in my little city! DON'T MISS THIS EVENT NEXT YEAR! REVIEWER 56/196

I most recently came here for a quince but have previously been here for receptions for events and…read moreparties. I believe they have karaoke and dancing on Fridays. It's a very tight parking lot where they only keep on wide open, I think you should have security for your parties there. They have bathrooms in the foyer and an area for the food in the back. Inside they have circular tables and chairs that can fit a lot of people inside and you can have a huge dance floor too. You can do a lot of the space especially when decorated well. Huge space for events and parties!

This is a HUGE UPGRADE from where there LAST location was...very clean w/a welcoming entrance &…read moreparking availablilty...i was here for a funeral service & didn't realize that some of the guests were cleaning up the tables & food area, so I guess that's not part of the package

It's been awhile since I've been to my local farmers market. All my favorite seasonal vegetables…read moreare near out of season but fortunately I was able to get some fresh produce. They also have vendors that will cook a variety of hot food for you to try

The Vallejo Farmer's Market is the best! So much variety of fresh produce, mushrooms, fish,…read moreflowers, etc. Plus, they accept EBT (just make sure to stop by the booth to get the vouchers)! All the vendors are super nice! All the fruits are always so delicious and always nice to snag some free samples. For a few highlights, E&H Farms have the best mushrooms. I love the Salsa's Chick's Mango Salsa. Julie's baked potatoes are so fluffy and filled with so many fix ins. You really can't go wrong with any of the fresh produce! There's really a lovely community here with so many regulars visiting every Saturday morning, rain or shine. The market is the best when it's a beautiful sunny day as there will be live music and the street is packed with more vendors. It's a great way to support local farmers and small businesses.

My first time doing this event for Multiple Sclerosis. I did this with my boxing trainer who has…read moreMS and with 26 other people who we call our team "Disturbed Nerves". This is such a fun event with lots of obstacle courses to get dirty!! Lots of mud! My favorite was the Crash Landing which tested my fear of height ( I believe it's a 30 ft fall)...it's all in the mind and I just have to do it. I will definitely do this event again..for a good cause and for fun!!