Tri-Valley To Host Foodie Haven, 626 Night Market, This Summer

PLEASANTON, CA — The Alameda County Fairgrounds will the only Northern California location hosting the 626 Night Market food festival this summer.

The 626 Night Market — Bay Area events will feature live entertainment and games, plus hundreds of food, shopping, and arts and crafts vendors, according to local tourism marketing agency Visit Tri-Valley. 626 Night Market said it seeks to "unite and empower the community by serving as a platform for showcasing local talent including performers, chefs and entrepreneurs."

The market was not held in 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic. This year's theme will be "Coming Home," organizers said.

"'Home' is a place of familiarity and nostalgia where you see all your friends and family again after a long time like a family reunion," organizers wrote on their website.

626 Night Market will be in Tri-Valley from 3 to 11 p.m. on the following days.

• Aug. 6 to 8
• Aug. 20 to 22
• Sept. 24 to 26

Admission is $5 or $10 for a weekend pass, and kids ages 3 or younger are free. Parking is $10.

Guests should enter through gates 8 or 12 Valley Avenue. Mandatory bag checks will be in place.