While many city tourists and locals visit places to admire the big city or the beautiful parks, the festivals in America are a big part of what makes the country grand and the event worth attending. Each city brings its own cultural and historical heritage that are celebrated through various festivals and events. Some cities have similar types of festivals or events, and others have unique annual celebrations.
See how many festivals you can fit on your itinerary! These celebrations are going to give you memories of a lifetime as they reflect the art, culture, heritage and the music of each city in the most exciting way. Show up and have fun with your friends, make memories and celebrate the love of food, wine, music, art, history, culture, traditions, and more at these gatherings.
Get your ticket to the Cinequest Film Festival. The Silicon Valley film festival is where maverick filmmakers get the red-carpet treatment. More than 80,000 attendees watch over 150 indie films vying for the festival's coveted Maverick Spirit Award and film distribution from a major studio.
Be Greek for a day at the annual San Jose Greek Festival! Taste authentic Greek foods like the popular BBQ souvlaki dipped in olive oil, oregano and lemon juice. Drink specialty wines from Greece. Listen and dance to Greek music, and invite the family, your neighbors and your friends to spend a day in Greece!
Jazz it up at the San Jose Jazz Festival, one of the top jazz festivals in the nation! Listen to the fresh sounds of emerging musicians like Electro-jazz cellist, Dana Leong and composure mixing hip-hop, jazz, electronics and leader of the band Milk and Jade. Support your community through music!