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Historic Jackson Main Street

Main Street, Jackson, CA

The historic Main Street of Jackson serves as the venue for community festivals, parades, and outdoor events in the heart of downtown.

Upcoming Events

What's happening at Historic Jackson Main Street.

Dandelion Days 2026

Annual two-day street festival in downtown Jackson featuring food vendors, crafts, live music on two stages, a beer and wine garden, pancake breakfast, and kids' carnival.

Kool Shifters

Annual two-day street festival in downtown Jackson featuring food vendors, crafts, live music, and a beer and wine garden.

She Calls Him Wilson

Annual two-day street festival in downtown Jackson featuring food vendors, crafts, live music, and a beer and wine garden.

The Blowbacks

Annual two-day street festival in downtown Jackson featuring food vendors, crafts, live music, and a beer and wine garden.

Triple Threat

Annual two-day street festival in downtown Jackson featuring food vendors, crafts, live music, and a beer and wine garden.

Amador Sons

Annual two-day street festival in downtown Jackson featuring food vendors, crafts, live music, and a beer and wine garden.

Haywired

Annual two-day street festival in downtown Jackson featuring food vendors, crafts, live music, and a beer and wine garden.

Sultan of Silly

Annual two-day street festival in downtown Jackson featuring food vendors, crafts, live music, and a beer and wine garden.

Tin Dears

Annual two-day street festival in downtown Jackson featuring food vendors, crafts, live music, and a beer and wine garden.

Lions Club Pancake Breakfast 2026

Annual two-day street festival in downtown Jackson featuring food vendors, crafts, live music, and a beer and wine garden.

Highway Vagabonds

Annual two-day street festival in downtown Jackson featuring food vendors, crafts, live music, and a beer and wine garden.

It's All Good

Annual two-day street festival in downtown Jackson featuring food vendors, crafts, live music, and a beer and wine garden.

Over The Edge

Annual two-day street festival in downtown Jackson featuring food vendors, crafts, live music, and a beer and wine garden.

Amador Sons

Annual two-day street festival in downtown Jackson featuring food vendors, crafts, live music, and a beer and wine garden.

The Babybacks

Annual two-day street festival in downtown Jackson featuring food vendors, crafts, live music, and a beer and wine garden.

She Calls Him Wilson

Annual two-day street festival in downtown Jackson featuring food vendors, crafts, live music, and a beer and wine garden.

Motherlode Cruise Car Show

Annual classic car show on Jackson's Main Street featuring vintage and custom vehicles.

Jackson Arch Dinner on Main

Fundraiser dinner on Jackson's Main Street supporting the Jackson Archway.

October 31, 2026

Children's Halloween Parade

Annual children's costume parade on Main Street Jackson, hosted by the Jackson Lions Club since 1965. Kids pre-school through 8th grade, with costume prizes by age group.

November 27, 2026 – November 28, 2026

Christmas Delights

Annual holiday open house and shopping event on historic Main Street Jackson featuring tree lighting, Santa visits, horse-drawn carriage rides, and the Tunnel of Lights.