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When summer visits Marin County, it doesn’t tiptoe in quietly—it shows up with a guitar in one hand and a BBQ skewer in the other. This isn’t your average summer scene. Picture grassy parks filled with dancing kids, local wine in your cup, a music band on stage, and the California sun setting behind redwoods. That’s a Marin kind of summer.
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Novato’s Weekend Soundtrack
If you’re planning a weekend escape, Novato is your place. Every week is a four-day music fest—no wristbands needed! Kick off your Thursday at Rock the Block, a downtown street party with live tunes and food trucks. On Fridays, lay out a blanket for Concerts on the Green. Saturdays mean Amphitheater Nights, and Sundays bring you Cookout Concerts on the Lawn—yes, there’s actual BBQ.
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Music Around Every Corner
Marin’s other towns are just as ready to party. In San Anselmo, Live on the Avenue takes over downtown every Friday and Saturday all summer long. Nicasio Ranch turns up the charm with BBQ on the Lawn—a real-deal outdoor concert series paired with smoky eats. And in Corte Madera, Sundays are for tunes, with performances at both Menke Park and the Town Center.
Whether you’re into jazz, rock, folk, or funk, Marin’s music menu has something sizzling for you.
Sound Summit: Music in the Clouds
Want something unforgettable? Sound Summit on Mt. Tamalpais is your ticket. This high-altitude concert series pairs Marin views with top-notch bands. You’ll dance among the trees with the Bay Area spread out below you—nature and music in perfect harmony. Come for the views, stay for the vibes.
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Red, White, and Marin: July 4th Fun
Marin does Independence Day like a small-town movie montage, with floats, flags, and families waving from vintage cars. The Corte Madera–Larkspur Parade is a crowd-pleaser, packed with marching bands and hometown pride. Novato throws in a pancake breakfast before its big parade, which rolls into a day-long celebration of all things red, white, and BBQ.
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Don’t Miss the Marin County Fair
Planning your trip around the Fourth of July? Perfect timing! The Marin County Fair is a five-day must-see mix of live music, art, carnival rides, farm animals, fireworks, and local flavor. It’s wholesome, weird, and wonderful in all the right ways.
Tune In Before You Roll In
Want to catch every beat of your Marin adventure? Visit VisitMarin.org or download the new Visit Marin app to plan your perfect summer schedule. Lodging, events, directions—it’s all there.
Ready to dance your way through a Marin summer?
We’ll save you a spot on the lawn.
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