The Mad Hatter's July 4th Waterfront Festival will celebrate its 12th year on Saturday, July 4th, 2026, at the Barbara Kondylis Waterfront Park in Vallejo, California. The event, produced by Hyperion Community Partners LLC in partnership with the City of Vallejo, is expected to attract thousands of attendees for a day of food, recreation, and entertainment.
The festival offers a variety of activities from daybreak to sundown, including the Annual Maritime Dog Parade, interactive exhibits with the Wholly Wackers (sheep) and rescued reptiles, a Kids Zone, giant kites, classic cars, cultural performances, and live music. Attendees can also explore an array of peddlers and merchants, food trucks, and wellness activities. The evening transitions into a family-friendly Night Market, featuring dining at an international food court, shopping, and live performances before the Lighted Sky Show brightens the sky with a grand finale in celebration of Independence Day's 250th anniversary.
Hyperion Community Partners LLC produces two major holiday events in Vallejo: the Mad Hatter Holiday Festival, Parade & Tree Lighting on the first Saturday of December, and the Mad Hatter's July 4th Waterfront Festival. For more information, visit HatterVallejo.com and follow on Facebook at facebook.com/MadHatterHolidayVallejo. A video produced by WhatSF, a weekly television program in San Francisco, has garnered over 100,000 views and can be seen on YouTube.
