About Our Festival:
September 19-20, 2026
10a-5p both days
Old Mill Park: 64 Cascade Drive, Mill Valley CA 94941
Please help us respect Old Mill Park and our festival by following these simple rules:
Please, no dogs.
No Bikes. No Scooters. No Skateboards
No Public pass-through during the festival weekend.
No smoking. No vaping
ADA and Disabled Access Notes
There is limited, marked parking available on Throckmorton Ave. near the two accessible entrances to the Festival.
How to Get to the Festival 2025
We provide free shuttle buses AND FREE TAXIS running continuously throughout Mill Valley!
Don’t worry about Parking! Please take alternative transportation to the Festival – walking, biking or riding our shuttle buses.
As a downtown Festival in a rustic park, we are unable to provide parking lots nearby. Our shuttles are plentiful and frequent.
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9:30 am - 4:30 pm to the Festival from the remote parking lots.
10:15 am - 5:15 PM from the Festival to the remote parking lots.
Buses begin services at Edna Maguire & Mill Valley Middle School Lots.
Last buses leave Old Mill Park at 5:15 PM.
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9:30 am - 4:30 pm to the Festival from the remote parking lots.
10:15 am - 5:15 PM from the Festival to the remote parking lots
Buses begin service from Edna Maguire & Mill Valley Middle School Lots.
Last buses leave Old Mill Park at 5:15 PM.
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Lot 1 - Edna Maguire Elementary School, 80 Lomita Dr.
STOPS:
Camino Alto, 619 E Blithedale Ave.
Mesa, 475 E Blithedale Ave.
Boyle Park Tennis, Boyle Park
Mt View,159 E Blithedale Ave.
Old Mill Park, 64 Cascade Dr.
Lot 2 - Mill Valley Middle School, 425 Sycamore Ave.
STOPS:
Safeway, 1 Camino Alto
Valley Circle, 459 Miller Ave.
7-Eleven, 339 Miller Ave.
Park Ave, 217 Miller Ave.
Old Mill Park, 64 Cascade Dr.
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From the 101, take the Mill Valley/Tiburon Exit towards Mill Valley.
Make a left at the light on Camino Alto.
Make a left at the light at Sycamore and follow to rear Mill Valley Middle School lot.
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From the 101, take the Mill Valley/Tiburon Exit towards Mill Valley.
Take East Blithedale Avenue West towards Mill Valley.
Turn right at the light onto Lomita and follow to Edna Maguire School parking lot.
Food and Beverage
Our Food and Bev Vendors for 2026:
Hot Doggery Rotary Club of Mill Valley (Non-Profit): Kosher hot dogs, all beef, chicken apple sausages, plant based, Bordenave buns, still and sparkling water, cookies
Humble Cheesburger: Smash burger, veggie burger, fries, and torta gelati
Poke A Go Go: Poke Bowls, Spicy Tuna nachos, ahi tuna tacos, large soft pretzels, Fresh berry lemonade
Mariposia Ice Creamery: Handmade Ice Cream
Nadia’s Desserts (Bakery & Cafe): Regular and Gluten Free option: Banana Bread, Banana Bread Chocolate Chip, Zucchini Bread, etc. Cookies: Chocolate Chip, Shortbread, Snickerdoodle, Oatmeal. Cookies Gluten Free: Ginger, Maple Date. Brownies (Regular Gluten Free). Hot and Cold Drinks: Cup of coffee, Latte, Cappuccino, Chai Latte, Matcha. Variety of Lemonades, Water. Strawberry Matcha, Matcha Chocolate, Caramel Matcha, Thai Tea,
Mill Valley Fall Arts Festival (Non-Profit) Beverage Booths: Beer, Wine, Spirits, water and other non-alcoholic beverages
FAQS
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Yes! We have music for all ages and a Children’s Grove with special art activities & performances.
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Early Bird tickets are $20. Tickets are $25 at the gate. You can purchase them on the Festival page!
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Yes! This year’s festival will offer a new local selection of delicious healthy food and beverage options that kids and adults alike will enjoy.
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No pets are allowed inside the park (except legitimate service dogs). We also don’t allow pets to be left outside the gates.
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You can find all the latest exhibiting artist informationhere!
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Exhibiting Artists
Professional artists juried into the festival, representing a wide range of mediums and styles. These talented creators are the heart of the Mill Valley Fall Arts Festival, offering original, handcrafted work for viewing and purchase.
