Friend Fest is back? Let's goooo!!
Happening on Feb. 22-23, 2025, our fifth annual 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.
Plus special Friend Fest event experiences for friends, roommates (😳), siblings, lovers, loners, enemies (but soon to be friends). Stay tuned for special programming announcements, coming eventually.
Located at South Hall (435 S. Market Street, San José, CA). Open from 11 am to 6 pm each day. Free admission. All ages. Indoor venue. Strict service animals only policy. Please wear a face mask while inside the venue.
Free admission for attendees (any attendees with accessibility needs should proceed directly to the entrance of the event even if there is a line to get in.). Open from 11 AM to 6 PM each day. This venue is indoors. All ages. Service animals only.
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Door Giveaway
Giveaways will be announced on our Instagram the Monday before the event.
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Parking
For those driving to the event, we highly recommend using the ParkSJ website to find a nearby parking lot or parking garage. The nearest lots are:
While there is a lot on-site at South Hall, the lot will be almost–if not completely–full by the time the event begins, due to the vendors using this lot for their own parking.
On Sunday, most street parking in downtown San José is free all day. Please check the parking signs in the area in which you are parking before leaving your vehicle.
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Vendor Info
The vendor application is here. If you have questions about vending at Friend Fest 2025, please email info@sanjosemade.com.
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Special Programming
Coming eventually!
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Event Map & Vendor Lineup
Coming eventually!