Massive Street Fair Celebrates Community, Art, and Local Businesses in Chico

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The Maker's Muse street fair is returning to Chico, California on Saturday, March 21st, featuring a full day of free activities celebrating community, art, and local small businesses. The festival will take over 5th-7th Street on Orange, with vendors, food trucks, live music, a fashion show, kids' activities, and more from 12 PM to 10 PM.

Why it matters

This annual event is a highlight for the Chico community, bringing together residents and visitors to support local artisans, musicians, and small businesses. It showcases the vibrant creative scene in the area and provides a fun, free day out for all ages.

The details

The Maker's Muse festival will feature over 50 local makers and vendors selling their handmade crafts, art, and other goods. There will be a variety of food trucks on site, as well as live music performances from around 10 different bands. Other activities include a fashion show, crafts and speaker sessions, a mural contest, open art galleries, and a kids' zone with bounce houses, face painting, and free activities.

• The Maker's Muse street fair will take place on Saturday, March 21, 2026.
• The festival runs from 12 PM to 10 PM, with vendor booths open until 6 PM.

What’s next

Attendees are encouraged to arrive early to explore all the festival has to offer, from browsing the vendor booths to catching live music performances throughout the day.