Pacific Coast Fog Fest Contests

The Pacific Coast Fog Fest offers a variety of fun contests and special attractions for everyone in the family including the Fog Jog and Photo Contest. Participate in our parade Saturday morning with cash prizes and certificates. Mark your calendar and plan to participate in these fun and festive events. Please contact us for any contest inquiries: coordinator@fogfest.org

Parade

2025 Parade photo by Debra Etienne.

2026 Parade Theme: Happy 250th Anniversary, America.

Prizes

$100 and certificate for Best Float

$100 and certificate for Best Mini Float

$100 and certificate for Best Costumed walking group

$100 and certificate for Best Music or Dance Group

Photo Contest

If you’ve been waiting for the opportunity to express your photographic talents then participate in the Pacific Coast Fog Fest Photo Contest! Cash prizes and all award winners will be invited to participate in a group show in the East Wing Gallery at Sanchez Art Center, late spring/early summer following Fog Fest. Judging will be conducted by members of the Sanchez Art Center, Edwin Hacking, Sharron Walker & Alan Grinberg. All winners will also be displayed Fog Fest weekend at the Art Corner.

Fog Jog

Fog Jog is presented by the City of Pacifica Parks, Beaches and Recreation Department. The 5 mile run and 3 mile stride take runners along the beautiful coast of Pacifica. Both the Fog Jog Run and Stride are held on Sunday of the Fog Fest weekend at 9am, rain or shine.

Celebrating 39 Years September 26th & 27th 2026

10am - 6pm on Palmetto Ave. in Pacifica.
Admission is Free!

About the Fog Fest

The Pacific Coast Fog Fest each year promotes the City of Pacifica, attracts visitors, celebrates our community and raises funds for local community groups. Now over 35 groups benefit and to date, an amount of $1,250,000 has been donated back.

The Fog Fest was created in 1986 to promote Pacifica and to celebrate our marvelous coast. The last full weekend of September was chosen because historically the weather is unbeatable. The Fog Fest kicks off Saturday morning at 10 am with the Parade, honoring the local community and a competition for best float. Then stay and enjoy our Arts and Crafts booths, Food and Beverage booths, Music & Entertainment, Family Fun Fest and a variety of other activities.

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