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Glen Fest 2026: A Day of Food, Music & Community in Willow Glen
Mark your calendar, Willow Glen—Glen Fest is back!
The 3rd Annual Glen Fest returns to Lincoln Avenue on Saturday, September 26, 2026, bringing live music, local food, family-friendly activities and plenty of Willow Glen community spirit to the heart of the neighborhood.
If you’ve been before, you already know this is a fun one. And if you’ve never been, this is a great excuse to spend the day in Downtown Willow Glen, support local businesses and experience the community that makes this neighborhood such a special part of San Jose.
Glen Fest 2026: When & Where
Saturday, September 26, 2026
11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Bank of America Lot
1245 Lincoln Avenue, Willow Glen
Come for an hour or make an afternoon of it. There’s plenty happening throughout the day.
Come Hungry: Food & Local Vendors
Let’s start with one of the most important parts: the food.
Glen Fest brings together local vendors with a variety of food and refreshments to enjoy while you’re walking around, listening to music and catching up with friends and neighbors.
Beer, wine and other refreshments will also be available for purchase for adults.
It’s a great opportunity to try something new while supporting businesses and vendors from our local community.
Live Music All Day
What’s a neighborhood festival without live music?
Glen Fest will feature live bands throughout the day, bringing plenty of energy to Lincoln Avenue.
Grab some food, find your people and enjoy the music—or get up and dance if the mood strikes.
No judgment from the rest of us. 😄
Bring the Kids to Kids Court
This isn’t just an adults’ afternoon out. Glen Fest has plenty planned for younger festival-goers, too.
The Kids Court will feature family-friendly activities including:
- Bouncy houses
- Face painting
- Appearances from local sports teams
- Additional activities throughout the day
Translation for parents: there should be plenty to keep the kids busy while you enjoy the festival, too.
Why I Love Willow Glen Events Like This
I’ve lived in Willow Glen for more than 20 years, and events like Glen Fest are one of my favorite reminders that we’re part of something bigger than simply a San Jose ZIP code.
Willow Glen may sit in the middle of Silicon Valley, but there’s still a real neighborhood feel here.
You run into people you know. Local businesses show up. Families come together. Friends make plans to meet on Lincoln Avenue and somehow end up staying longer than expected.
That’s the Willow Glen I know and love.
It’s also something I hear from buyers who are exploring the neighborhood for the first time. You can look at homes online all day, but experiencing Downtown Willow Glen during a community event gives you a completely different perspective on what it can feel like to live here.
Is Willow Glen a Small Town or a Big City? Exploring the Vibe on Lincoln Avenue
Make a Day of It in Downtown Willow Glen
If you’re heading to Glen Fest, give yourself some extra time to explore Downtown Willow Glen while you’re here.
Walk Lincoln Avenue, stop into some of the local shops, grab coffee or make dinner plans for after the festival.
One of the best ways to understand a neighborhood is simply to spend time in it—and Glen Fest gives you a pretty fun reason to do exactly that.
Whether you’re a longtime Willow Glen resident, new to the neighborhood or simply curious about this part of San Jose, come out and enjoy the day.
Bring the family. Bring your friends. Bring your appetite.
And if you see me there, please come say hi!
I’ll see you at Glen Fest.
Thinking About Living in Willow Glen?
Community events are only one part of what makes Willow Glen distinctive.
From the shops and restaurants along Lincoln Avenue to tree-lined residential streets and a wide variety of home styles, different pockets of Willow Glen offer very different experiences.
If you’re considering buying or selling a home in Willow Glen, 95125, 95124 or the surrounding San Jose area, I’m always happy to help you understand the neighborhood and what’s happening in the local real estate market.
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About Michelle Elliott
With more than 20 years of experience navigating Silicon Valley real estate—and more than two decades calling Willow Glen home—I bring both professional market knowledge and firsthand neighborhood experience to my clients.
I specialize in San Jose neighborhoods including Willow Glen, Cambrian, Almaden, Japantown and Downtown San Jose. As a Luxury Property Specialist with Coldwell Banker Realty, I combine hyper-local market knowledge, strategic marketing and strong negotiation to help buyers and sellers make informed real estate decisions.
My real estate insights have been featured on KTVU Fox 2, Real Producers and Willow Glen Resident, and I co-host the San Jose real estate podcast Say What You Want About Real Estate.
Michelle Elliott | Coldwell Banker Realty
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