There is no doubt that San Jose is one of the best cities that you might want to visit. Are you ready to visit San Jose but uncertain as to what month to drop by? People who have toured California and planning to include this City in their itinerary should at least know the best time to visit the place. There are various festivals are celebrated almost every month in the vibrant city of San Jose. Each festival is truly worth waiting and watching out for. The appeal of each festival is simply enticing that tourists from around the world would surely have a tough time deciding on which month to drop by the city.

To guide you on what’s in store, here are some of the notable festivals that attract film buffs, jazz enthusiast, as well as arts and crafts aficionados. There are festivities touching on different interest and different cultures as well. You can check out the list below and find time to choose what month you want to visit and discover San Jose at its best.

1. San Jose Arts Festival – a part of the American Art Festivals every October, the event presents at least a couple of hundred of America’s finest modern craftsmen and artists. Thousands of original works are up for sale that depicts the city’s art, culture and history.

2. San Jose Holiday Parade – an activity to mark the beginning of the Christmas season, this December parade belongs to the Best 25 parades in the United States. It definitely worth watching, and event you shouldn’t fail to miss.

3. The Vietnamese Spring Festival & Parade – also known as Tet Holiday (shortened Tet Nguyen Dan meaning Feast of the First Day), it is deemed as the most significant celebration for the Vietnamese. This is celebrated either by the end of January or early February, whenever the Lunar New Year falls. Vietnamese arts and crafts as well as live performances and entertainment are presented.

4. Cinequest Film Festival (San Jose Film Festival) – the leading motion picture society in the northern area of California. During the month of March, viewers can watch the finest and handpicked selection of international films. Forums are conducted for the participants and the audience to interact and exchange ideas.

5. The Filipino Heritage Festival – a Filipino-American festivity every August with a various booths offering native delicacies and crafts. Famous Filipino-American entertainers highlight the event with live performances. Cultural presentations are also a hit among tourists and locales alike.

6. Comcast San Jose Jazz Festival – for jazz lovers, and for music lovers in general, this four-day celebration every August would definitely be a thrill. Top jazz artists serenade the night away with their soothing songs.

7. Annual Almaden Valley Art & Wine Festival – this a family-focused celebration every September that showcases arts and crafts exhibits. The event mainly focuses on the industry of wine making.