Arts & Entertainment

FamilyFest Returning to Martinez for Labor Day Weekend

The Bay Area FamilyFest, a three-day weekend of live entertainment, activities and sports for families is returning to Martinez's Waterfront Park.

Hours 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.  -  $5 w/ canned food ($6 w/out)
Babies under 24 months and Seniors 65+ are FREE. 

Parking & Box office open 9:30 a.m. daily. No Admittance after 5 p.m.

All entertainment, attractions and free art activities are included in the price of admission.

Additionally, there are more than 20 rides (Zip line, Ferris wheel, pony rides, EuroBungy trampoline, Bobble Lagoon, Hamster Balls, petting zoo, giant slide and much more) and food court for additional charges.

Waterfront Park is located in Downtown Martinez in the East Bay Regional Park District’s Martinez Regional Shoreline.

From 680 North or South exit Marina Vista Ave. and turn left at the off ramp light. Proceed on Marina Vista 1.7 miles to Ferry St. Turn right on Ferry St. one block and right on Joe DiMaggio Dr. in the park.
From Highway 4 East or West exit at Alhambra Ave. Head into Martinez for 2 miles, turn right on Main St. and left on Ferry St. 3 blocks to Joe DiMaggio Dr. in the park.

FREE FamilyFest PARKING is available in lots within Waterfront Park. Handicap parking is available adjacent to the entrance gate. There is substantial FREE PARKING just outside the park on city streets and public parking lots. There are no meters during the 3 days of FamilyFest.
Please Note:

  • No skates, bikes or pets (except service dogs) allowed inside FamilyFest grounds.
  • No alcohol or smoking inside the FamilyFest gates. 
  • FamilyFest is held rain or shine.
  • All programs, attractions and schedules subject to change.


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