Join us at Foster City Summer Days!
August 19-21, 2022
About Foster City Summer Days
The City of Foster City is excited to host the community event, Summer Days, for the 2nd time this August. It made its original debut in 2019. Summer Days will be another opportunity for families, neighbors, and friends to connect and to celebrate the City's birthday. We will be partnering up once again with local Foster City businesses and organizations to host a jam packed weekend full of fun activities for folks of all ages. Admission to the event is free. Tickets are required for the carnival rides.
Activities
Summer Days will have lots of fun and exciting activities happening all throughout the day, with something for everyone to enjoy. Stay tuned for more details!
Carnival Rides
This family friendly event will also feature carnival rides and games. Discounted carnival ticket rides are available from July 1 through August 20 at 4pm. After August 18, tickets will only be available at the event. Admission to the event is free, tickets are required for the rides.
Entertainment
Event attendees will enjoy local entertainment that will range from performances, an interactive sports zone, and (new for 2022) a classic car show!
*Car Show*- We are currently accepting applications now. Visit the link below to enter your car.
Food and Beverage
Summer Days will feature your favorite food trucks and select craft beers from Northern California breweries. Wine will also be available for purchase from our local service clubs.
Check back later for a list of participating food trucks and beverage selections!
Interested food trucks should use the link below to email Moveable, Inc. with the subject line "Foster City Summer Days 2022 - Food Truck Inquiry".
Craft Vendors
We are excited to have partnered with San Jose Made and SF Etsy to provide a variety of quality handmade items from talented artists from all over the San Francisco Bay Area. Interested vendors should complete the application at the link below.
Rubber Ducky Races
The popular race from the 1980s is back and will be held on Sunday, August 21st! Community members who bring their own inflatable vessel, such as a raft or inner tube, are eligible to compete in race the lagoon along the boardwalk. Pre-registration is required.
Community Booths
Learn more about the non-profit organizations and businesses that make up the Foster City community! If interested in setting up a vendor booth, complete the form at the link below by May 27, 2022.
Event Schedule
Don’t Miss Out
Take a look below to learn about the program for Foster City Summer Days. If you have any questions about specific activities or event timing, please don’t hesitate to get in touch - we’ll be happy to help. Stay tuned for more details as the event gets closer.
Carnival Rides 5pm-11pm
Classic Car Show 5pm-8pm
Concert (Meadow) 6pm-8pm
Friday, August 19
Carnival Rides 10am-11pm
Craft and Community Booths 11am-6pm
Food and Beverage 11am-8pm
Sports Zone 11am-6pm
Entertainment 10am-8pm
Saturday, August 20
Carnival Rides 10am-7pm
Craft and Community Booths 11am-5pm
Food and Beverage 11am-5pm
Sports Zone 11am-5pm
Rubber Ducky Races TBD
Sunday, August 21
Planning Your Visit
Useful Information & Tips
Parking
Event Parking is available for $10 at Parkside Towers (1031 E. Hillsdale Blvd) and at City Hall (610 Foster City Blvd) from 8am-8pm on Saturday and 8am-5pm on Sunday. Shell Blvd closes Thursday, August 18 at 9am through 5am on Monday, August 22.
Accessible parking is located at the Community Center/Foster City Library lot.
Accommodations
We’re thrilled about welcoming you to Foster City Summer Days! Enjoy your visit by staying at one of our local hotels and event sponsors:
TownePlace Suites
Courtyard by Marriott
Crowne Plaza Foster City-San Mateo
Our Generous Sponsors
and Program Partners
Working Together
Sharing our vision of building a community-inspired, creative festival, our sponsors play a crucial part in making this event a reality. If you want to join our growing list of sponsors or program partners, contact Tiffany Oren at toren@fostercity.org.
