Craft Fairs & Farmers Markets in Modesto, California
Modesto celebrates car culture every June with the American Graffiti Festival, and the Stanislaus County Fair follows in July and August. Its 7 events also include First Fridays downtown — an art walk with pop-up markets — a lakeside vintage market at The Fruit Yard, and certified farmers markets downtown and at Kaiser.
American Graffiti Festival
FestivalAnnual car-culture festival run by North Modesto Kiwanis with craft and food vendor participation. 2026 vendor spaces reported filled.
DoMo First Fridays
Pop-UpMonthly downtown street event with handmade-goods vendors run by the downtown Modesto business district.
Kaiser Modesto Farmers Market
FarmersManaged by Simba's Heirloom Farm; no stall fee is published in the CDFA register.
Modesto Art Walk & Pop-Up Market
Pop-UpFirst Friday art walk with pop-up vendor market, gallery openings, and food trucks downtown.
Modesto Certified Farmers Market
FarmersCommunity market in downtown Modesto with local farms, specialty foods, and crafts.
Stanislaus County Fair
FairAnnual Central Valley fair with livestock, casino stage, carnival rides, and family entertainment.
Vintage at the Yard
VintageOpen-air lakeside market for vintage and vintage-inspired goods with a selected group of local artisans. Vendors apply by request form.