Benicia Main Street Annual Events

Taste of First Street

February 28th 6-9 p.m.

New this year, get a taste of many Downtown restaurants along with two glasses of wine, with a wine glass to keep for $35. Also win a drawing prize from your favorite downtown merchant. Drawing tickets are 1 for $5, 3 for $10, and 10 for $20.

Farmers Market

Last Thursday of April through end of October, 4-8 p.m.

Benicia Main Street draws many people to its popular Farmers Market. The Market offers fresh fruits and vegetables, baked goods, gourmet food, delicious hot foods, arts and crafts, live musical entertainment, face painting.

Freedom Festival Torchlight Parade & Dance

July 3, 6:30 p.m.

Benicia's 4th of July parade stretches all the way down First Street and includes music, floats, horses, clowns, and live entertainment. A street dance and live entertainment follow the parade on First Street.

Picnic in the Park & Fireworks

July 4, 12 noon-7 p.m.

This event is a wonderful way to spend the 4th of July. Benicia's City Park is filled with arts and crafts, delicious hot food, live entertainment, and children's activities. Fireworks start shortly after 9 p.m. at the foot of First Street making this a great event for the whole family.

Benicia Fine Art & Jazz Festival

July 26th, 11 a.m. - 8 p.m. and July 27th 11 a.m. 6 p.m.

Featuring local and Bay Area artists, live entertainment, gourmet food, wine and beer areas, and an art area for children.

Ghost Walk

Friday, October 3, 6-9 p.m.

Come join the fun for the second annual Ghost Walk and discover where some of our Benicia ghosts hang out; in conjunction with the last First Friday on First of the year.

Halloween Costume Contest and Parade

Saturday, October 25, 10 a.m.

Benicia Main Street offers a great time for kids of all ages during the popular Halloween costume contest and sidewalk stroll. The local merchants on First Street get into the spirit of the holiday for all to shop and enjoy. At noon there will be a canine costume contest on the First Street Green with prizes and treats.

Holiday Open House

Friday, December 5, 6-9 p.m.

First Street merchants along with Benicia Main Street host this ever-popular open house at the beginning of the Christmas season. Merchants offer beverages and treats and show off their holiday goods while costumed carolers sing traditional Christmas music. Live entertainment, wagon rides, and wine tasting add a festive atmosphere to this family event.

Teddy Bear Tea Party

Sunday, November 30th & Sunday, December 7th

Camellia Tea Room and Benicia Main Street invite you to bring your teddy bear and join in the festivities at 828 First Street. Reservations are required and can be made by calling 746-5293.

Christmas Parade

10 a.m. & Holiday Market 10 a.m. & 3 p.m. - Saturday, December 13

The parade starts at 10 a.m. at First and D Street and features local bands, dancers, and the much-anticipated Santa Claus.

First Fridays on First

Every First Friday of the month, May through October, 6-9 p.m.

Follow the colorful balloons down First Street where shops and restaurants offer festivities and prize drawings. A wide variety of musical styles by various bands can be enjoyed at different locations on First Street.

Farmers' Market

Every Thursday through end of October, 4-8 p.m

Benicia Merchandise

Check it out at the Main Street Office
90 First Street
Benicia, CA 94510