The First Friday Art Fair in Salinas, California featuring gallery walks, food, and music will take place on Friday, June 5, 2026 downtown. There is street parking, a parking garage, and some lots.
Wear your tech med as you stroll to shape your legs and lungs into shape.
There are two farmers’ markets happening on Friday as well beginning in the afternoon and ending at 9 pm, if you want to make First Friday into a daylong outing.
Salinas Valley Health Farmers’ Market
11:30 am to 4 pm
Outdoor Market at the Rodeo in Salinas (Salinas Sports Complex)
4 pm to 9 pm
This market features produce as well as merchandise with music and entertainment.
By Ruth Paget, author Eating Soup with Chopsticks and Marrying France and developer of the Novgorod and Bento War Games
