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June 27 & 28, 2026

11:30am-7pm each day

Hayward Veterans Memorial Building

22737 Main Street, Hayward, CA

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The place to be on June 27 & 28, 2026 is the Carnival of Stars 22nd annual Fantasy Festival. It's fun for the whole family with continuous entertainment. The festival  combines dance performances, live music, a cosplay contest, fabulous vendors, a raffle each day, and a cafe with champagne, beer, wine, soda & snacks.

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Parking is available both on-street and in nearby parking lots.

 

 

Tickets are: $20 adults, $10 for children under 6. CASH ONLY.

 

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​The Stage in the auditorium has dance soloists & troupe performances, providing continuous entertainment on both days. 

 

On Saturday afternoon is a performance by Alexandria's Ghawazee.

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On Sunday afternoon is a Cosplay costume contest with SciFi, historical and fantasy characters all competing for wonderful prizes and trophies. The contest rules are on the Costume Contest Registration form.

 

On Sunday evening (5-7pm), there is a Gala Showcase with live music by Pangia.

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