5 festivals and fairs in Marin this weekend

The Marin Irish Festival returns to San Rafael this weekend. (Photo by Robin Fadtke)
The Marin Irish Festival returns to San Rafael this weekend. (Photo by Robin Fadtke)

By Daniel Bromfield | [email protected]

Marin Independent Journal

PUBLISHED: May 15, 2026 at 12:00 PM PDT

• Halleck Creek Ranch’s spring horse show begins at 9 a.m. Saturday at 1740 Old Rancheria Road in Nicasio. The event continues throughout the day with a community barbecue, guided tours and a showcase of Halleck Creek Ranch’s riders. Admission is free with RSVP; registration ends at 2 p.m. Go to halleckcreekranch.org.

• The Marin Irish Festival and Céilí on the Lake Championships feature Irish music and cuisine, dancing, sheepdog trials, falconry demonstrations and more from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. this weekend at Lagoon Park at 160 Armory Drive in San Rafael. Admission is $15 to $30 per day or $25 to $50 for both days; children ages 4 and younger are free. Go to marinirishfestival.com.

• Enjoy food, live entertainment, local vendors, yoga and more at Bon Air’s annual Community Fair from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at Bon Air Center in Greenbrae. Admission is free. Go to bonair.com.

• Tiburon’s AAPI (Asian American and Pacific Islander) Heritage Festival features food, dance, music, live martial arts and more from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday at Zelinsky Park at 1505 Tiburon Blvd. in Tiburon. Admission is free. Go to aiisf.org.

• Canal Alliance’s Small Business Marketplace features local Latino-owned businesses from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday at Canal Alliance’s headquarters at 711 Grand Ave. in San Rafael. Admission is free. Go to canalalliance.org.

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