Peritik Events: Where to Find Us in Northern California

Where to find us next

Fairs move and hours change, so the host event's own page is always the final word. New dates go up here as soon as they are booked.

1. Sep19Sat

   Heart of Oakley

   Civic Center Plaza, 3231 Main St, Oakley, CA 94561

   • Saturday, 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM

   Oakley's community festival at Civic Center Plaza: an open-air market of local makers with live music, dance performances and family activities.

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2. Sep20Sun

   Blues, Brews & BBQ

   Washington Park, 740 Central Ave, Alameda, CA 94501

   • Sunday, 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM

   An afternoon of live blues on the main stage in Alameda's Washington Park, with barbecue, local craft beer, handmade goods and a hands-on music and craft zone for kids.

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3. Sep20Sun

   Jazz On The Bay

   Gold Bar Whiskey Distillery Tasting Room (Treasure Island), 1 Avenue of the Palms, San Francisco, CA 94130

   • Sunday, 2:00 PM to 9:00 PM

   An afternoon and evening of live jazz, funk, soul and Latin jazz on two stages at the Gold Bar Whiskey distillery on Treasure Island, with local makers, food and craft cocktails. Ticketed event.

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4. Sep25-26Fri Sat

   Walnut Creek Oktoberfest

   Civic Park East, 1980 Carmel Dr, Walnut Creek, CA 94596

   • Friday, 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM
   • Saturday, 12:00 PM to 9:00 PM

   Walnut Creek's fall festival in Civic Park, with beer gardens, live music, and local makers through Friday evening and all day Saturday.

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5. Sep27Sun

   Nostalgia Day Car Show

   First Street, Downtown Livermore, CA 94550

   • Sunday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM

   A Sunday of classic cars and hot rods lining First Street in downtown Livermore, with music and local vendors alongside the show.

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6. Oct3Sat

   CBCA Clayton Oktoberfest

   Main Street, Downtown Clayton, CA 94517

   • Saturday, 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM
   • Sunday, 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM

   Downtown Clayton's Oktoberfest on Main Street: a Munich-style biergarten with live music and dancing, a full carnival with rides and games, and arts and crafts vendors along the street. Free admission.

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7. Oct9Fri

   2nd FRIDAYS Spooktober

   Downtown San Leandro, CA 94577

   Come find our natural stone jewelry, hats and accessories.

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8. Oct10Sat

   The Makers Hive Market

   Bay Street Emeryville, 5616 Bay St, Emeryville, CA 94608

   • Saturday, 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM

   Come find our natural stone jewelry, hats and accessories.

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9. Nov1Sun

   Oakland Día de los Muertos

   International Blvd between Fruitvale Ave & 42nd Ave, Oakland, CA

   • Sunday, 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM

   Oakland's long-running Día de los Muertos celebration in Fruitvale, with live music, community altars honoring loved ones, Latin American artisans, food, and rides and games for kids.

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What we bring

The booth is built around two things: the tall wall of natural stone bracelets and the shelves of hand-woven hats. Both travel with us to a date, and both are what people come back for. Between them we lay out necklaces, earrings, rings, chains, dreamcatchers and small home pieces. Most of what we carry is between five and forty-two dollars, and home decor is priced separately.

Each stone carries meanings that people have passed along for generations, and half the fun of the booth is watching one customer explain a stone to another across the table. If you would rather shop from home, a lot of what we bring is on this site: browse the jewelry any time.

Frequently asked

Where will Peritik be next?

The dates we have booked are at the top of this page, with the venue and the hours. New dates go up as soon as they are booked, sometimes a few weeks out and sometimes longer, so the list grows through the season. The fastest way to hear about a new date without checking back is the email signup near the bottom of this page.

What does Peritik bring to a booth?

Hand-woven straw and felt hats, natural stone bracelets, necklaces, earrings, rings, chains, dreamcatchers, and small home pieces. Most of what we carry is between five and forty-two dollars. Home decor is priced separately.

Does Peritik have a store I can visit?

There is no walk-in storefront. Peritik sells in person at Northern California fairs, festivals and markets, and online at peritik.com in between, which is why this page exists.

Are the stones natural?

Yes. The jewelry is made with natural stone, so color and pattern vary from piece to piece and no two are quite alike. Stones are sold for how they look and for the meanings traditionally associated with them.

How do I know whether Peritik will be at a particular fair?

This page is the schedule of record. If a date is not on the upcoming list, it is not booked yet. We do not post a fair before it is booked, because sending someone on a wasted trip is worse than telling them nothing. Peritik sells at Northern California fairs, festivals and markets, including the Alameda County Fair in Pleasanton, Carnaval San Francisco, Oakland Día de los Muertos in Fruitvale, the Sonoma County Fair in Santa Rosa, and the Concord Night Market at Todos Santos Plaza, but a past appearance is never a promise about this year.

Can I buy online if I cannot get to an event?

Yes. A lot of what we bring to the booth is on peritik.com, and it ships. Meeting people in person is the part we like best, and plenty of customers find us at a fair once and then shop online between events. If you are choosing a size, our size guide covers hats, rings and necklaces.

Can Peritik come to our event?

Yes, if the date works. We are always looking for good markets. We bring our own canopy and display, we set up early, and we leave the space clean. Tell us the date, the city, and what kind of event it is through our contact page.