Discover Downtown Vacaville
Stories at Every Turn, History in Every Corner
Year Round Downtown Market
Our Market Is Year Round!
Market Hours: 8am – Noon
Saturdays in the Creekwalk Plaza at Andrews Park
Join us for a lively experience where you can enjoy farm-fresh produce, delicious food, and unique handmade items while supporting our local community. Whether you’re shopping for your weekly groceries or simply looking for a fun outing, the Downtown Vacaville Market has something for everyone!
Experience the History & Charm of Downtown Vacaville
Welcome to Downtown Vacaville
Experience the perfect blend of history and charm in Downtown Vacaville, where every visit promises an unforgettable experience. Our walkable district invites you to explore a vibrant mix of local businesses and attractions that capture the essence of our community.
Downtown Vacaville is more than just a destination—it’s an experience that makes you feel at home. Come visit and discover why our community is so special.
Market by Moonlight
Experience the magic of downtown Vacaville after dark! Our goal is to grow to more than 200 vendors to bring the evening to life with unique finds, handcrafted goods, delicious food, and vibrant energy under the stars at Market by Moonlight.
The Local Calendar
John Carli
MAYOR OF VACAVILLE
Invested in Community
Supporting Downtown Small Businesses While Preserving Our Rich History
We champion local businesses by providing resources and opportunities that stimulate economic activity. From small shops to large enterprises, our BID creates a supportive environment that encourages growth and innovation.
Hosting a variety of community-centric events, we bring people together to celebrate the spirit of Vacaville. These events not only enhance the local cultural scene but also drive foot traffic and engagement within our downtown area.
Balancing the preservation of our rich history with the need for modern enhancements, our BID works to maintain the historic charm of Downtown Vacaville while implementing thoughtful improvements that drive progress and revitalization.
The Downtown Vacaville Business Improvement District (BID) is following the Main Street America approach to downtown revitalization. Downtown Vacaville enriches our community by supporting the vibrant economic activity of over 450 businesses across various industries and hosting community-centric local events. We are dedicated to preserving our rich history while driving economic growth and revitalization to ensure a balanced focus on preservation-based development and modern enhancements.
Through our dedicated efforts, the Downtown Vacaville BID ensures a vibrant, resilient, and inclusive downtown that reflects both our storied past and our ambitious future
Join us for a celebration of local literary talent as our beloved weekly Farmers’ Market expands into Town Square for a special Authors in the Square event!
Browse tables filled with fresh produce and homegrown goods, then stroll over to meet the talented writers who call our community home; sign books, hear readings, and discover your next favorite story!
Whether you’re a lifelong bookworm or simply stopping by for your weekly veggies, there’s something for everyone as the heart of or community blooms with both harvest and storytelling.
Saturday, September 16th
10am-2pm
Town Square, Downtown Vacaville
If you are an author and would like to join us, click here: https://www.eventeny.com/events/1003authorsevent-30734/
🌙 VENDORS: THIS IS YOUR MOMENT 🌙
Our 2nd Market by Moonlight is moving to Main Street!
Here’s why you don’t want to sit this one out
Our first market brought together
~50 vendors
~ 4,600 guests in one night
One vendor put it best, He said “he worked a Bay Area night market on a Thursday AND a local farmers market on a Saturday morning, and sold more in ONE HOUR at Market by Moonlight than he did at both of those combined.”
That’s the kind of crowd, energy, and buying power waiting for you on Main Street.
Apply now to secure your place as a vendor. Link in bio! ✨
#DowntownVacaville #DiscoverDTVacaville #MarketByMoonlight
“Oh, Stanley, We have to put this on our calendar! Downtown Vacaville is hosting the Annual Mrs. Roper Romp.”
Save the Date…details to follow
Saturday, October 3, 2026 from 1-4pm.
#DowntownVacaville #DiscoverDTVacaville #MrsRoperRomp #VacavilleOperaHouse
In 1913, a group of masked men attempted to rob the Bank of Vacaville in Downtown Vacaville, and their plan was anything but quiet.
While one man stood guard outside Bentley’s Café, the others broke into the neighboring bank. When café employee Al Wilson reached for the telephone, the gunman fired through the window, narrowly missing his head.
Then came four or five explosions.
The blasts forced open the bank’s double vault doors and toppled its massive safe. There was just one problem: it landed face-down, trapping nearly $30,000 inside.
Unable to reach the money, the robbers abandoned the job without taking a cent, and somehow overlooked approximately $4,000 in postage stamps on their way out.
After cutting communication wires, they stole local resident W.H. Buck’s automobile. It was later discovered near Woodland, but the robbers were gone.
Their carefully planned heist was ultimately foiled by one very heavy safe landing on the wrong side.
Had you ever heard this story?
📷 The Vacaville Reporter, 1913
Courtesy of the Vacaville Heritage Council
#DowntownVacaville #HistoricalSunday #VacavilleHistory #HistoricVacaville #MainStreet
Bella Terra 🎨
Pick your piece, choose your colors and let your creativity take over!
Bella Terra offers a fun, hands-on pottery-painting experience for all ages and skill levels. Whether you’re planning a creative day with the kids, spending time with friends or simply trying something new, you’ll leave with a one-of-a-kind creation, and a great memory to go with it.
📍 318 B Main Street, Downtown Vacaville
#52Reasons #DowntownVacaville #BellaTerraOnMain #VacavilleCA #SupportLocal
Here is the music and event schedule for the Downtown Shakedown Car & Art Show! 🏎️🎵
~ CREEKWALK STAGE ~
12:15: Charlie Wade Band
3PM: ACA/DACA
6PM-8PM: Time bandits
~ LAINEY’S STAGE ~
12PM: Vixen Strut
1:30PM: Normal Paranormal
2:30PM: Location Nowhere
3PM: Half Absent
3:30PM: Vixen Strut
~ PARKER STAGE ~
1PM: J&D Jams
2:15PM: Kolby Stancil
3:30PM: Ryan Allay
4:45PM: Jackson 2
~ EVENTS ~
12:30PM-1:30PM: Power Wheels Parade (Merchant St.)
1:30PM-2PM: Solstice Dance Academy (US Bank Parking Lot)
2PM-2:15PM: Royal School of Ballet (Merchant St.)
2:15PM-2:30PM: Vacaville Cheer Squad (Merchant St.)
2:30PM-3:30PM: Cool Dawgs Parade (Merchant St.)
3:30PM-4PM: Arteritano Flamenco Company (US Bank Parking Lot)
4PM-4:15PM: Royal School of Ballet (Merchant St.)
Thank you to our MC, @djreneortiz707 and to our presenting sponsor, @vacavillemitsubishi !
🗓️ Saturday, September 12
🕛 12 PM to 6 PM
📍 Downtown Vacaville
#DowntownShakedownCar&ArtShow #DowntownVacaville #VacavilleMitsubishi #IronSteedHarleyDavidson #SolanoCountyMuscle
Downtown Vacaville, 1989
Take a look down Main Street in 1989, complete with familiar storefronts, classic cars and a Downtown many longtime Vacaville residents will remember.
These photographs were captured for The Reporter’s “Project ’89” story, preserving an everyday glimpse of Downtown Vacaville more than 37 years ago.
What businesses do you recognize? What memories do these photos bring back?
📷 Greg Trott / Vacaville Heritage Council
#ThrowbackThursday #DowntownVacaville #VacavilleHistory #HistoricVacaville #MainStreet
See you tomorrow night at the official Shakedown Pre-Party Bike Night at @ironsteedhd 🔥
* Stunt Show
* Food Truck
* Beer
* Vendors
* Carquinez Quad Squad Roller Derby Girls @carquinezquadsquad
* Live demo pinstriping by Dillon Proctor @dplineart
* Photos with pinup girls by Coastal Cowgirl Photography @coastal.cowgirl.photography
🗓️ Friday, Sept.11
🕓 4pm-7pm
📍 Iron Steed Harley Davison
100 Auto Center Drive, Vacaville
#SowntownVacaville #DowntownShakedown #shakedownbikenight #preparty #IronSteedHarleyDavidson
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