The fair and festival season is upon us. That means it’s time to get out, enjoy the sun, gaze at eye-popping arts and crafts, catch some great live music and entertainment, and devour all manner of delicious food and drink that’s bad for you (and even some that isn’t).

To help your planning, here’s a rundown of some of the many fairs and festivals going on in the Bay Area.

Note: July Fourth celebrations lineups will be published separately. Also, we are not including major music and entertainment festivals like Outside Lands and San Jose Jazz Summer Fest; our focus here is on the street festivals, fairs and cultural and ethnic celebrations from now through Labor Day weekend.

We will be updating this list thoughout the summer. Please send news releases on fair and festivals and such to gyoung@mercurynews.com.

MAY 28-JUNE 4

CONTRA COSTA COUNTY FAIR: Agricultural displays and contests; car races, kids’ rides and activities, live music, duck races, live music daily. May 28-31; Contra Costa County Fairgrounds, 1201 W. 10th St., Antioch; $4-$7; http://contracostafair.com.

WALNUT CREEK ART AND WINE FESTIVAL: Wide selection of wines and craft beers, arts and crafts, live entertainment, kids’ rides and activities. 11 a.m.-7 p.m. May 30, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. May 31; Heather Farm Park, 301 N. San Carlos Drive, Walnut Creek; free admission; 925-934-2007, www.artwinefestivalwc.com.

POLCA, POLISH HERITAGE FESTIVAL: New event with live Polish music, dance, food and drink, arts and crafts, kids’ activities. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. May 30; Twin Pines Park, Belmont; $3-$5; www.polcafestival.com.

ARTICHOKE FESTIVAL: Live music, food and drink, cooking demonstrations, kids’ activities, arts and crafts. 10 a.m.-7 p.m. May 30, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. May 31; Monterey County Fair and Event Center, Fairground Road; $5-$10 admission, $15-$25 concerts; 831-633-2465, www.artichokefestival.org.

CHOCOLATE & CHALK ART FESTIVAL: Chalk-art contest with prizes, chocolate tasting, live music, kids’ activities. live music. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. May 31, North Shattuck Avenue, Berkeley; free admission; 510-548-5335, www.anotherbullwinkelshow.com.

FOSTER CITY ARTS AND WINE FESTIVAL: Art and crafts, carnival midway, live entertainment, food and drink. 5-11 p.m. May 29, 10 a.m.-11 p.m. May 30, 10 a.m.- May 31; Leo J. Ryan Park, East Hillsdale and Shell boulevards; free admission; www.fostercitychamber.com.

GOODGUYS SUMMER GET-TOGETHER: More than 2,500 hot rods, custom and classic cars and trucks, vendor exhibits, swap meet, entertainment and more. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. May 30, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. May 31; Alameda County Fairgrounds, 4501 Pleasanton Ave., Pleasanton; $6-$20, $8 parking; https://www.good-guys.com/index.php.

REDWOOD MOUNTAIN FAIRE: Live music by Meters Experience and Birds of Chicago (May 30), The California Honeydrops and Laurie Lewis (May 31) and more; food and drink, kids’ activities, arts and crafts. 11 a.m.-7 p.m. May 30-31; Roaring Camp, 5355 Graham Hill Road, Felton; $15-$25(free for kids under 12), $5 parking; 831-216-6535, www.redwoodmountainfaire.com.

JUNE 5-11

SANTA CRUZ JAPANESE CULTURE FAIR: Taiko and martial arts performances, raffle, traditional dance, arts and crafts, Japanese cuisine; and food. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. June 6; Mission Plaza, 103 Emmet St., Santa Cruz; free admission; 831-462-4589, www.jcfsantacruz.org.

CAPITOLA ROD AND CUSTOM CLASSIC CAR SHOW: Featuring more than 300 hot rods, muscle cars, and other classic autos, food and drink, entertainment. June 6-7, contact organizers for hours; Esplanade and Stockton streets, Capitola; free admission; www.capitolacarshow.com.

SAN FRANCISCO ETHNIC DANCE FESTIVAL: More than 31 dance companies perform dance styles from around the world. June 6-7, 13-14, 21 and 27; Palace of Fine Arts and Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, San Francisco; $28-$48 first two weekends, free Indian dance performance June 21, film screening Jun 27 ($16-$22); http://worldartswest.org/main/edf_index.asp

SAN MATEO COUNTY FAIR: Carnival rides, livestock and agricultural exhibits, demonstrations, entertainment including Jefferson Starship and Tony! Toni! Tone! and Tower of Power. June 6-14; San Mateo County Expo Center, 2495 Delaware St., San Mateo; $6-$8 until June 2, $8-$10 after June 2, parking $10; www.sanmateocountyfair.com.

SUNNYVALE ART AND WINE FESTIVAL: More than 300 artists and crafts makers, food and drink, entertainment. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. June 6-7; Downtown Sunnyvale at Washington and Murphy avenues; free admission; 408-736-4971, www.svcoc.org.

SUNSET CELEBRATION WEEKEND: Seminars on gardening, cooking, travel, recreation and home decor, hands-on projects, food, wine and beer tasting, garden tours. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. June 6-7; Sunset Magazine headquarters, 80 Willow Road, Menlo Park; $22-$25 advance/$27-$35 door (kids under 12 free); www.sunset.com.

UNION STREET FESTIVAL: Fashion, arts and crafts, technology, health and fitness vendors; food, beer and wine. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. June 6-7; Union Street, from Gough to Steiner, San Francisco; www.unionstreetfestival.com

JUNE 12-18

ST. CHRISTOPHER’S PARISH FESTIVAL AND BARBECUE: Art, crafts, games, family activities, silent auction, rummage sale, carnival, food vendors, evening entertainment. 5-10 p.m. June 12, 11 a.m.-10 p.m. June 13, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. June 14; St. Christopher’s Parish, 2278 Booksin Ave., San Jose; 408-269-2226, www.stchrisfestival.com.

DIA DE PORTUGAL FESTIVAL: Live entertainment, food and drinks, arts and crafts, book sales, cultural and historical information. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. June 13; History Park (aka Kelley Park), 1650 Senter Road, San Jose; free admission, $6 parking; www.diadeportugalca.org/festival.

LIVERMORE RODEO: Barrel racing, bull and bronco riding, parade, dance, food and drink, kids’ activities. June 13-14, gates open 11 a.m. each day; 3000 Robertson Park Road, Livermore; $15-$25; www.livermorerodeo.org.

NORTH BEACH FESTIVAL: More than 100 arts and crafts booths, gourmet food and drink vendors; blessing of the animals; kids’ chalk art area and other activities, Italian street painting, live entertainment on two stages. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. June 13-14; Washington Square Park, Grant Avenue near Columbus Avenue, San Francisco; www.sresproductions.com.

MONTEREY BEER FESTIVAL: Featuring beers, ales and such from more than 60 breweries, live music, food. 12:30-5 p.m. June 13; Monterey County Fairgrounds, 2004 Fairground Road, Monterey; $45-$80m, $20 parking; www.montereybeerfestival.com.

NATIVE CONTEMPORARY ARTS FESTIVAL: Contemporary and traditional Native American music and dance, arts and crafts, kids’ activities; Noon-3 p.m. June 15; Yerba Buena Gardens, 773 Mission St., San Francisco; free admission; www.ybgfestival.org.

ALAMEDA COUNTY FAIR: Rides, horse racing, agricultural, culinary and other contests, July Fourth fireworks, food and drink, concert series featuring Brian McKnight, Beach Boys, War, Tanya Tucker and more; June 17-July 5; Alameda County Fairgrounds, 4501 Pleasanton Ave., Pleasanton; $6-$10 before June 16, $8-$12 after, parking $10-$20; 925-426-7600, www.alamedacountyfair.com.

June 19-25

FOUNTAIN BLUES FESTIVAL: Tommy Castro, Carolyn Wonderland, John Nemeth, Nikki Hill are among featured performers. 11 a.m.-8 p.m. June 20; St. James Park, North First and St. John streets; $15-$60; http://fountainbluesfestival.com.

PALO ALTO WORLD MUSIC DAY: Performances by 50 music acts representing jazz, blues, classical, pop, rock, klezmer, Balkan, Indian and other genres. 3-7:30 p.m. June 21; University Avenue, downtown Palo Alto; free; www.pamusicday.org.

DANCIN’ ON THE AVENUE: Live music, food and drink, kids’ activities. 2-8 p.m. June 20; Lincoln Avenue between Willow and Minnesota, San Jose; free admission; www.willowglen.org.

RICHMOND JUNETEENTH FESTIVAL: Parade, live entertainment, food and drink, contests and kids’ activities. Parade begins at 10 a.m. on Cutting Boulevard and Marina Way. 11:30 a.m.-6 p.m. June 20; Nicholl Park, 33rd and Macdonald streets; free admission; www.richmondcajuneteenth.org.

DANVILLE SUMMER FEST: Arts and crafts vendors, food and drink, live music, pony rides and other kids’ activities. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. June 20-21; along Hartz Avenue, Danville; www.danvillesummerfest.com.

SAN MATEO SUMMERFEST: Arts and crafts, food, beer and wine, collectible car show; live music, kids’ activities. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. June 20-21; B Street, between Tilton and Sixth avenues; free admission; www.sresproductions.com.

SUMMER SOLSTICE ART FESTIVAL: Vendors displaying and selling jewelry, textiles, fine art, home accessories, crafts, more, food and drink. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. June 20; Triton Museum of Art, 1505 Warburton Ave., Santa Clara; free admission; 408-247-2438, www.tritonmuseum.org.

JUNE 26-JULY 2

SILICON VALLEY BBQ CHAMPIONSHIPS: Competition barbecue, live music, kids’ zone. 4-10 p.m. June 26, 11 a.m.-8p.m . June 27; Central Park, 909 Kiely Blvd., Santa Clara; free admission; www.svbbq.com.

JUNETEENTH SAN JOSE: Featuring vocalist Keke Wyatt, food and drinks, arts and crafts and other vendors. Noon-8 p.m. June 27; Discovery Meadows Park, 180 Woz Way, San Jose; free admission; www.bayareajuneteenth.org.

MARIN COUNTY FAIR: Carnival rides, food and drink, food, garden and other demonstrations and contests, concerts featuring Kansas, Marshall Tucker Band, La Misa Negra, Judy Collins, more. July 1-5; Fairgrounds, Civic Center Drive (off Highway 101), San Rafael; $12-$14 advance/$15-$20 gate, passes $45-$80; www.marinfair.org.

SAN ANSELMO ART AND WINE FESTIVAL. Local artist displaying works, food, wind and beer tasting, entertainment and family activities. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. June 27-28. San Anselmo Avenue, between Tamalpais and Bolinas streets. 800-310-6563, www.sresproductions.com.

SAN FRANCISCO LGBT PRIDE CELEBRATION AND PARADE: Live entertainment and presentations on more than 20 stages, more than 300 nonprofit and other vendor booths, food and drink. Parade begins 10:30 a.m. June 28 at Market and Beale streets. Noon-6 p.m. June 27, 11 a.m.-6:30 p.m. June 28; Civic Center, San Francisco; $5-$10 requested donation; www.sfpride.org.

JULY 3-9

FILLMORE JAZZ FESTIVAL: More than 20 acts on three stages each day, performers include Kim Nalley and Faye Carol; dancing and dance lessons, food and drink; 10 a.m.-6 p.m. July 4-5; Fillmore Street between and Jackson and Eddy streets, San Francisco; free admission; www.fillmorejazzfestival.com.

JULY 10-16

HOT SAN JOSE NIGHTS: Hot rods, vintage autos and other specialty cars, vintage plans, live bands, food and drink. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. July 11; Reid Hill View Airport, 2500 Cunningham Ave; free admission; www.hotsanjosenights.com.

LOS ALTOS ARTS & WINE FESTIVAL: Arts and crafts, wine tasting; kids’ activities, food and drink; 10 a.m.-6 p.m. July 11-12; Main and State streets; free admission; http://downtownlosaltos.org.

NEWARK SUMMERFEST: Live music, arts and crafts, food and drink, kids’ activities. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. July 11-12; New Park Mall, 2086 Newpark Mall; free admission; http://newark-chamber.com.

PALO ALTO CLAY & GLASS FESTIVAL: More than 150 artists showing their work. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. July 11-12; Palo Art Center, 1313 Newell Road; free admission; www.acga.net.

SANTA CRUZ MOUNTAIN SOL FESTIVAL: Featuring Yonder Mountain String Band, Keller Williams, Brett Dennen, more, food and drink, merchandise booths. 11 a.m.-7 p.m. July 11-12; Roaring Camp Railroads, 5401 Graham Hill Road, Felton; $115 two-day pass; www.roaringcamp.com.

JULY 17-24

CONNOISSEURS’ MARKETPLACE: Arts and crafts from more than 200 vendors, live music, food and drink, kids’ activities. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. July 18-19; Santa Cruz Avenue, between El Camino Real and Johnson Street, Menlo Park; free admission; http://pacificfinearts.com.

JULY 24-30

BERKELEY KITE FESTIVAL: Kite-flying demonstrations and West Coast championships, kite-flying ballet, arts and crafts, food and live music. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. July 25-26; Cesar E. Chavez Park at Berkeley Marina; free admission, parking $15; 510-235-5483, www.highlinekites.com.

FESTIVAL DEL NOPAL: Mexican and Latin delicacies, dances, music and cultural activities. Noon-6 p.m. July 27; 176 Lincoln St., Santa Cruz; free admission; www.festivaldelnopal.com.

GILROY GARLIC FESTIVAL: Garlic-themed cooking demonstrations and contests, food, wine and beer vendors, arts and crafts, live entertainment on three stages, kids’ activities. 10 a.m.-7 p.m. July 24-26; Christmas Hill Park, Miller Avenue and Santa Teresa Boulevard, Gilroy; $10-$20 (free for kids 5 and younger); 408-842-1625, www.gilroygarlicfestival.com.

JULY 31-AUG. 6

SANTA CLARA COUNTY FAIR: Carnival rides, live music, food and drink, kids’ activities. children’s activities. July 30-Aug. 2 (entertainment and event schedules TBA); Santa Clara County Fairgrounds, 344 Tully Road, San Jose; ticket information TBA; www.thefair.org.

ALOHA FESTIVAL: Polynesian dance performances, music, Hawaiian art and souvenirs, food and drink. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Aug. 1-2; San Mateo Event Center, 1346 Saratoga Drive, San Mateo; free admission; www.pica-org.org.

FREMONT FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS: More than 700 artists’ booths, live music on three stages, kids’ activities, food and drink. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Aug. 1-2; Capital Avenue, between Paseo Parkway and State streets; free admission; www.fremontfestival.net.

MONTEREY SCOTTISH GAMES & CELTIC FESTIVAL: Live Celtic entertainment with massed pipe bands on parade, British and Scottish food and drink, demonstrations and contests, arts and crafts. Gates opens 9 a.m. Aug. 1-2; Monterey County Fairgrounds, 2004 Fairground Road; $12-$15, $15-$20 two-day pass; www.montereyscotgames.com.

OAKLAND ART + SOUL FESTIVAL: Live music on several stages (lineup TBA), dancing, barbecue contest, food and drink, arts and crafts, and art. Noon-6 p.m. Aug. 1-2; Frank Ogawa Plaza, 14th Street and Broadway, Oakland; $7-$10 (kids 12 and under free); www.artandsouloakland.com.

MONTEREY BAY STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL: Various strawberry treats, Food and drinks, carnival rides, live entertainment. 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Aug. 1-2; Ramsay Park, 1255 Main St., Watsonville; free admission; http://cityofwatsonville.org/visitors/strawberry-festival.

AUG. 7-13

CALIFORNIA BEER FESTIVAL: More than 80 craft brews on tap, food, live entertainment. 5:30 p.m. Aug. 7, 12:30-5 p.m. Aug. 8, 11:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Aug. 9; Aptos Village Park, 100 Aptos Creek Road, Santa Cruz; ticket packages $10-$99 (kids under 12 free on Aug. 9); www.californiabeerfestival.com.

GOOD OLD FASHIONED BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL: Aug. 6-9; Bolado Park, near Bolado Road and Airline Highway, Hollister; lineup and ticket information TBA; www.scbs.org/events.

LOS GATOS FIESTA DE ARTES: Live music, arts and crafts, food, wine and beer, kids’ activities. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Aug. 8-9, Los Gatos Town Civic Center, 100 E. Main St.; free admission; www.lgfiesta.org.

SCOTTS VALLEY ART & WINE FESTIVAL: More than 150 artists; food, wine and beer, live music, kids’ rides and activities. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Aug. 15, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Aug.16; Skypark, 361 Kings Village Road, Scotts Valley; free admission; http://svartfest.com/

AUG. 14-27

HAYWARD ZUCCHINI FESTIVAL: Zucchini delicacies, food and drink, live entertainment, kids’ activities. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Aug. 15-16; Kennedy Park, 19501 Hesperian Blvd., Hayward; $4-$8; www.zucchinifest.org.

PALO ALTO FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS: Italian street painting, arts and crafts, live music, food and drink, kids’ activities. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Aug. 22-23; University Avenue, between High and Webster streets; free admission; www.mlaproductions.com.

ASSYRIAN FOOD FESTIVAL: Food and drink, live music and dancing, arts and crafts, kids’ activities. 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Aug. 22, 11:30 a.m.-9 p.m. Aug 23; Assyrian Church of the East, 680 Minnesota Ave., San Jose; http://assyrianfestival.com.

AUG. 28-SEPT. 6

ITALIAN FAMILY FESTA: Italian delicacies, wine, grape-stomping. arts and crafts, entertainment, kids’ activities. 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Aug. 29, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Aug. 30; Guadalupe River Park, 350 W. Julian St., San Jose; free admission; www.italianfamilyfestasj.org.

MILLBRAE ART AND WINE FESTIVAL: Food and drink, Mardi Gras-themed music and entertainment, kids’ activities. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sept. 5-6; Broadway between Victoria and Meadow Glen, Milbrae; free admission; http://millbrae.miramarevents.com.

SCOTTISH HIGHLAND GATHERING & GAMES: Scottish contests and demonstration, live entertainment, including Celtic music, pipe bands, dancers, food and drink, kids’ activities. Sept. 5-6 (exact schedule TBA); Alameda County Fairgrounds, 4501 Pleasanton Ave., Pleasanton; $11-$19 advance/$13-$24 gate; two-day passes $26 advance/$31 gate; www.thescottishgames.com.