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Upcoming Events & Pop Ups

 

Updated as of January 31, 2025

View all of San José Made's upcoming events, pop-ups and craft fairs in San José, the South Bay and the San Francisco Bay Area. Whether you're looking to attend or looking to vend, this page contains all relevant dates, information and links to help guide you. 

 Love a good food event? Check out our sister Moveable Feast!

 

Events Schedule 

        SJMADE Friend Fest

        February 22nd & 23rd, 2025 (link)

        • Location: South Hall in Downtown San Jose (  435 S Market St, San Jose, CA 95113)
        • Time: 11am to 6pm each day
        • The Event:

          • OMG. Yes. Friend Fest returns. Happening on Feb. 22-23, 2025, Friend Fest will feature 275+ makers, artists, artisans, designers & creative small businesses all celebrating best friends, new friends, old friends, "we're just friends", "wanna be more than friends" or whatever! 

            In addition to our large scale friendship-inspired vendor marketplace, Friend Fest 2025 will feature lots and lots of special Friend Fest programming and activities, special Friend Fest door giveaways and most importantly, lots and lots of friendship vibes. 

        • Additional Info:  Free admission. All ages. Service animals only. Indoors.
        • Vendor Application

         

        SJMADE Fest

        May 31st & June 1st, 2025 (link)

        • Location: History Park San Jose (Pacific Hotel Building, 1650 Senter Rd, San Jose, CA 95112)
        • Time: 11am to 6pm each day
        • The Event: San José Made's largest outdoor event of the year, SJMADE Fest, returns in 2025 on May 31 and June 1 at History Park San José. Featuring over 250+ amazing makers, artists, designers, curators, chefs, bakers, crafters and creative small businesses. Free admission for attendees. Featuring a market section featuring some of our very favorite food trucks and food stalls, a double-sized Kitten Lounge by Mini Cat Town, live K-Pop dance performances & entertainment and so much more!
        • Additional Info:   Free admission. All ages. Dogs (on leashes) are A-OK. Outdoors.

          SJMADE Summer Fair

          July 19th & 20th, 2025 (link)

          • Location: Santa Clara Convention Center ( 5001 Great America Pkwy, Santa Clara, CA 95054)
          • Time: 11am to 6pm each day
          • The Event: San José Made's flagship summer celebration, SJMADE Summer Fair, returns in 2025 on July 19 and 20. Located at Santa Clara Convention Center. Open 11 am to 6 pm each day. Free admission for attendees. Featuring over 300+ amazing makers, artists, designers, crafters and creative small businesses. In addition to the amazing lineup of vendors, this year's Summer Fair will feature our largest lineup of DIY workshops, maker demonstrations, live creating, programming, activations and live performances, which will be scattered throughout the entire event map, giving each area of the event its own surprises and intrigue for attendees to explore. Our goal is to create a truly unique event where craft and creativity suffuse the experience with a sense of wonder and joy. 
          • Additional Info:   Free admission. All ages. Service animals only. Indoors.
          • Vendor Application

          SJMADE Holiday Fair

          November 28–29, 2025 (link)

          • Location: Santa Clara Convention Center (5001 Great America Pkwy, Santa Clara, CA 95054)
          • Time: 11am – 6pm
          • The Event:
            • The SJMADE Holiday Fair–the largest winter holiday craft fair in the South Bay Area– returns in 2024 on Nov. 28 (Black Friday) and Nov. 29 (Small Business Saturday). Featuring over 355+ amazing makers, artists, designers, curators, workshop guides, food producers and creative small businesses. As always, free admission for attendees.
          • Additional Info: Free admission. All ages. Service animals only. Indoors.