Oakland First Fridays
Festival · Northgate ·

Oakland First Fridays

Festival · Northgate ·

Showcasing local artists, chefs, and craftspeople with food, music

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2633 Telegraph Ave Ste 109, Oakland, CA 94612 Get directions

Debit card accepted
Wheelchair accessible entrance
Wheelchair accessible parking lot

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2633 Telegraph Ave Ste 109, Oakland, CA 94612 Get directions

+1 510 361 0615
oaklandfirstfridays.org
@oakfirstfridays
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•Debit card accepted
•Wheelchair accessible entrance
•Wheelchair accessible parking lot

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Nov 17, 2025

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A New Report Puts Berkeley’s Food Safety and Inspection Program on Blast | Eater SF

"On Telegraph Avenue, Oakland’s First Fridays program—an evening celebrating local arts, culture, food, and music—has seen attendance fall from the 30,000–50,000 range pre-pandemic to about 15,000–20,000 more recently, and vendor counts have dropped to roughly 70 from 150 pre-COVID, even as program costs remain high. Shari Godinez, executive director of the nonprofit Koreatown/Northgate Community Benefit District that runs First Fridays, emphasized the event’s importance to the community, saying, 'These are the kind of events that people really, really need for their mental health.'" - Justine Jones

https://sf.eater.com/2024/7/11/24196505/berkeley-health-inspections-food-safety-audit-restaurants-2023
Oakland First Fridays

Elizabeth M.

Google
I thought this was going to be a community event but I would be scared to bring my kids here. Just not a family friendly environment with other community members blowing smoke into your face or screaming profanities. The food is really good and all the vendors were friendly, welcoming and had cool Oakland products. I’d definitely recommend adult going but leave your kids at home.

Sir

Google
If you're lucky to be available and present on a first friday it's almost always the move. It will really give you a perspective on Oakland's melting pot. It originally started with a gallary crawl, and now it's almost like a city wide block party. You can dance, eat, drink, and move the scene elsewhere after on telegraph. The street is closed for pedestrians and event at this time.

Duygu

Google
Leave your kids at home , it’s for adults , don’t expect much things , food trucks are expensive than restos.

Tatiana S.

Google
Another amazing example of people getting together to just have a good time and celebrate the Bay Area's diversity. Blocks of food trucks, performances, small demonstrations, Music, and LOTS OF PEOPLE! This was my first time at First Fridays and I had no idea it was so big! Plan early for parking, carpool, or take bart, but go.

Takiyah S.

Google
I enjoy frist Fridays every time I go, I like to visit the art galleries over walking the streets, there are food, arts and crafts vendors and music on the streets. At some of the galleries the artist is there for Q&A, also some galleries serve d'oeuvres and wine for a fee. It is very crowded with lines of people waiting for food and walking the street. It starts from Jack London to 26th St. These are old pictures from 2013.

Mindia M.

Google
Amazing block party with incredible art and music by fantastic artists

Cansu K.

Google
So much fun, great food and music. I had a total blast and definitely will go again. So proud if my town!

Jason L.

Google
If you want to experience turf wars and what they mean by goin dumb, this is the place to be. It's hella crowded, but a chill place to be. There are food trucks at the end and the lines are pretty long. I ended up drinking in the parking lot of the korean market and then going to a few of the bars. Parking is rough so take bart. There is a station maybe 2 or 3 blocks away.