2025 Fog Fest Music Schedule
2025 Fog Fest Photography Contest
If you’ve been waiting for the opportunity to express your photographic talents, now is your chance! Show off your photographic skill by entering our contest. There is no residency, geographic content or age restrictions. Entries will be accepted September 19th – 22nd 2025 at the Sanchez Art Center.
2022 Winners on Display at Fog Fest. Photo by Loretta Morgan.
Final deadline is Monday, September 22nd at 5pm to the Sanchez Art Center.
All entries will be judged by acclaimed Pacifica photographers, Edwin Hacking, Alan Grinberg, and Sharron L Walker.
The Fog Fest Photography Contest is coordinated by Sanchez Art Center.
2024 Division Categories:
Division 1 – Pacifica Scenes (landscapes, seascapes, buildings, etc., specifically Pacifica)
Division 2 – Portraits (individuals or group of any species, together or on their own; and/or selfies)
Division 3 – Black & White or Monochromatic (any subject/no restrictions)
PRIZES/AWARDS – winners in each division:
-1st Place $100 – 2nd Place $50 – 3rd Place $25
-Special Certificate Award – Judge’s Award for Best of Show
-Exhibition Award – All award winners will be invited to participate in a group show at Sanchez Art Center in 2026.
Entry Form: Entries should be accompanied by a $10 entry fee and the Pacific Coast Fog Fest Photo Contest Entry Form. Up to 2 entries will be accepted per entrant. The fee is $10 per entrant (not per entry).
Checks should be made payable to: FFOG.
For more information contact the Sanchez Art Center at 650-355-1894 or email at info@sanchezartcenter.org
Download the entry form and contest guidelines below:
Drop Off Location:
SANCHEZ ART CENTER
1220-B Linda Mar Blvd.
Pacifica, CA 94044
650-355-1894
1pm to 5pm Friday through Monday September 19th – 22nd
2025 Parade Registration is Open!
Parade Registration Open July 1st – August 31st, 2025
2025 Parade Theme: Waves of fun
Join us Saturday morning of the Fog Fest as spectators line the streets to get the best views of all the creative and wonderful floats, marching bands, dance groups and classic & antique vehicles that proceed down Palmetto Ave. beginning at 10am. this 38th year of the Fog Fest!Grand Marshal
We’re excited to announce the Parks, Beaches & Recreation Department as this year’s Grand Marshal, in recognition of their long-standing dedication to inclusive, innovative, and community-centered recreational access. Their programs have brought generations of Pacificans together to play, explore, and connect with our outdoor spaces. Fog Fest is deeply grateful for their impact.Honorary Grand Marshal
We also invited the Pacific Beach Coalition as Honorary Grand Marshal for their tireless efforts to care for all beaches and the Ocean. Their stewardship has helped keep our shoreline clean and healthy for all to enjoy and recreate upon. The California Brown Pelican is their 2025 Earth Honoree.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 Prizes are awarded at the Center Stage at Palmetto Ave. and Santa Maria Ave., Sunday morning 10:00 am. The Parade starts Saturday morning at 10:00 am, begins at the south end of Palmetto Avenue and ends at IBL Middle School.See Parade Participant Guidelines
Contact parade@fogfest.org with any questions.
