The San Mateo County Office of Arts and Culture, the San Mateo Area Chamber of Commerce, and the Downtown Association of San Mateo are pleased to present the September Arts & Culture Fest 2025 – the best street festival on the Peninsula. Attendees are invited to this day-long event focused on arts and culture, community, and fun all in the heart of downtown San Mateo. The event is free and open to the public.

Families and friends can enjoy:

• Local artists and craft-makers

• Local musicians, entertainment, and cultural performances

• An open mic for poets at Fog Bird on B Street, including SMC Poet Laureate Antonio Lopez

• Mural Madness, a live painting competition, where participants compete for a chance to be mentored and paint with a professional muralist. Attendees will have the opportunity to vote for their favorite.

• Family-friendly activities

• Cuisine from around the world, plus local wine and beer