2025 Events & Promotions

Wine & Chocolate Walk — Saturday, February 1, 1-5pm

Stroll First Street with your sweetheart tasting fine wine and chocolate pairings inside downtown shops.

 

St. Patrick’s Day Beer Crawl — Saturday, March 8, 1-5pm

The Saturday before St. Patrick’s Day, let out your Irish cheer and sample craft beers inside participating businesses.

 

Benicia Certified Farmers Market — April 24th through October 30, 4-8pm (Apr-Aug) &

4-7pm (Sep-Oct) 

The-largest independent Farmers Market offers local farm fresh fruits and vegetables, baked goods, gourmet food, delicious hot foods, arts and crafts, live entertainment, and face painting.

 

Red Wine & Blue Walk  —  Saturday June 21, 1-5pm

Celebrate Americana and Stroll First Street on a beautiful afternoon.  Taste over a dozen wines being poured inside downtown shops.

 

Torchlight Parade — Thursday, July 3, 6:30pm

Benicia’s Independence Day parade stretches along First Street and includes dancers, floats, clowns,

 and entertainment.

 

Benicia Waterfront Rocks Weekend — Saturday, July 26, 11am-6pm &

Sunday, July 27, 11am-6pm. 

Join us for an epic weekend of music on the

 Benicia Waterfront featuring touring artists from around the globe! There will be lots of delicious food, sumptuous sweets, micro brews and fine wine.  We also will have a designated kids alley to keep the little

ones entertained. 

Lots of fun for the whole family.

 

Scarecrow Contest — Month of October

As people stroll downtown during the month of October they will be greeted by scarecrows fashioned by downtown businesses. The public is invited to vote on their favorites!

 

Witching Wine Walk — Saturday, October 18, 1-5pm

Witches descend upon downtown to sample wine at participating businesses—dare to join them? Costumes are welcome.

 

Halloween Costume Contest & Sidewalk Stroll — Saturday, October 25, 10am

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 & Critter Costume Contest on the First Street Green with awards and treats.

 

Wine Walk & Shop Small Saturday, November 29, 1-5pm

Celebrating Small Business Saturday, shop Downtown Benicia while tasting fine wines at participating businesses.

 

Holiday Open House — Friday, December 5, 6-9pm

First Street merchants along with Benicia Main Street host this 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 tunes.  Live entertainment and Christmas Tree lighting add a festive atmosphere to this family event.

 

Everyone Loves a Parade – Holiday Parade &  Market — Saturday, December  13, 10am-3pm

The parade starts at 10am at First and D Street and ends at H Street.  The parade features local marching bands, dancers, and the much-anticipated Santa Claus.  The Holiday Market features handcrafted arts & crafts, gourmet items and delicious foods.

 

All dates and times subject to change

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