The City of San Ramon is thrilled to host the beloved Art & Wind Festival on Sunday, May 25 and Monday, May 26 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. in San Ramon Central Park (12501 Alcosta Blvd, San Ramon CA, 94583). Come for the kites and get blown away by the art, music and food!
The San Ramon Art & Wind Festival is San Ramon’s signature event. This year’s event features fine arts and crafts vendors, three live entertainment stages, puppet shows, professional choreographed kite-flying demonstrations, two festival food courts, family amusement zones, a helicopter landing, a sensory zone, free kite-making workshops and more!
This year’s featured artwork, “San Ramon Today” by local artist Paula Kim, highlights the bike-, family-, and pet-friendly nature of this free outdoor event.
ENTERTAINMENT LINEUP
The San Ramon Art & Wind Festival has a fantastic lineup of entertainment on three stages, featuring dance groups, vocal performances, exciting bands and more. A wide variety of talented dance and music groups will be featured on the Iron Horse Stage and Amphitheater Stage, including a community drumming circle, multi-cultural dance, martial arts, dance fitness, and choral groups.
The Discover San Ramon Stage will feature a diverse lineup both days. On Sunday, performances kick off with Wadaiko, performing Japanese Taiko drumming at 11 a.m., followed by the popular Pacific Vibration, playing island favorites and California Reggae at 12:15 p.m. Next up, The Traveling Wilburys Revue will perform classic rock favorites at 1:30 p.m., followed by Top Shelf Classics, who will wrap up the first day of the festival with Motown Party Band tunes at 4 p.m.
Monday will begin with the booming sounds of fan-favorite Lady K & The Kings of Swing, a talented big band and oldies group, at 11 a.m. Cruise into the afternoon with The Idea Band playing pop favorites at 1:30 p.m., followed by Salvage Title, who will have you rocking out to rock of the ‘70s, ‘80s and ‘90s at 4 p.m.
The Discover San Ramon Stage is located on the grassy field adjacent to the tennis courts, so bring lawn chairs and blankets!
Discover San Ramon Stage Schedule
Sunday, May 25:
11–11:45 a.m. Wadaiko - Japanese Taiko Drumming
12:15–1 p.m. Pacific Vibration - Island & CA Reggae
1:30–3:30 p.m. The Traveling Wilburys Revue - Classic Rock
4–6 p.m. Top Shelf Classics – Motown / Party Band
Monday, May 26:
11a.m.–1 p.m. Lady K & the Kings of Swing - Big Band & Favorites
1:30–3:30 p.m. The Idea Band - Pop Songs
4–6 p.m. Salvage Title – ‘70s to ‘90s Rock
PROFESSIONAL KITE-FLYING DEMONSTRATONS
Don’t miss the awe-inspiring choreographed professional kite flying demonstrations throughout the festival between 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. on both Sunday and Monday—just grab a spot near Field 1 and enjoy!
PUPPET SHOWS
On Sunday and Monday, the Luce Puppet Company will present lively puppet shows perfect for young ones—and the young-at-heart. Luce Puppet Company provides an experience that’s full of interactive fun, and offers a chance for the kids to exercise their own imaginations! Puppet shows will take place in the City Hall Rotunda at 12:30 p.m., 1:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. daily.
INTERACTIVE KIDS’ AREAS
The San Ramon Art & Wind Festival is known for its family-friendly atmosphere and lots to do, especially for children!
Back this year are free kite-making workshops, face painting and free crafts, as well as family-friendly performances to entertain children and adults alike.
The Art & Wind Festival also features two exciting Kids Areas, with rides and amusements. Activities for children will take place at the Alcosta Promenade and Terrace Room Patio. Rides can be found in the parking lot adjacent to Field 5.
HELICOPTER LANDING
The helicopter landing is always a hit with Art & Wind Festival attendees! This year, a Coast Guard helicopter will land on at approximately 1 p.m. Sunday on Field 4, adjacent to the Iron Horse Middle School track.
VISUAL AND HANDCRAFTED ART
Enjoy browsing the many fine arts and crafts vendors at the San Ramon Art & Wind Festival. This event highlights more than 100 talented artists from California and beyond, exhibiting and selling their work over Memorial Day weekend.
Visitors will enjoy a wide variety of beautifully hand-crafted items including paintings, photographs, jewelry, clothing, pottery, toys, kites and more.
Each year, the San Ramon Art and Wind Festival commissions an artist to create the festival artwork. The 2025 design is by local artist Paula Kim, whose artwork is also on display in the Lindsay Dirkx Brown Gallery (located inside the San Ramon Community Center). Stop by on Monday from 1–4 p.m. to meet the artist, get a Festival poster signed, and enjoy more of Paula’s artwork!
MEMORIAL DAY PROGRAM
Monday, May 26, 9 a.m.
Memorial Park (5001 Bollinger Canyon Rd)
The 2025 Memorial Day Program will be held at Memorial Park on Monday, May 26 at 9 a.m. Join the City of San Ramon as we honor our fallen service members with patriotic music, remarks from city officials and veterans groups, and a commemorative Field of Flags. Visit ArtandWind.com to learn how to dedicate a commemorative flag.
EVENT PARKING
There are three main parking lots that provide easy access to the festival; parking at each of these lots is $10 per day (cash only):
- Bishop Ranch 1 (6101 Bollinger Canyon Road, San Ramon)
- Bishop Ranch 3 (2603 Camino Ramon, San Ramon)
- Bishop Ranch 15 (12647-12677 Alcosta Blvd, San Ramon)
- Iron Horse Middle School (12601 Alcosta Blvd, San Ramon)
ADA Parking is available at:
- San Ramon City Hall (7000 Bollinger Canyon Road, San Ramon)
- Iron Horse Middle School (12601 Alcosta Blvd, San Ramon)
FREE BIKE VALET SERVICE
Sports Basement of San Ramon will provide FREE valet bike parking for the San Ramon Art & Wind Festival. The bike valet will be located at Sports Basement (1041 Market Pl, San Ramon). In addition, Sports Basement is providing each person who valets their bicycle a 20% off coupon for store merchandise.
The public is encouraged to ride their bikes to the festival and take advantage of this free service. This allows residents to enjoy the event without worrying about the safety of their bikes. Biking helps reduce carbon footprints, saves money on gas and is a great way to stay active. The valet bike parking will be available both days of the festival and is conveniently located inside Sports Basement.
SPONSORS
The Art and Wind Festival would not be possible without the generous support of Discover San Ramon, Bishop Ranch, Code Ninjas, ACI, and many more.
For more information, please visit ArtandWind.com or call the City of San Ramon Parks & Community Services Department at (925) 973-3200.
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