There’s a jam-packed weekend of Bay Area festivals scheduled for Aug. 15-16. Among the highlights:
Fremont’s Festival of India: The Bay Area’s largest and longest-running India Independence Day celebration — the 34th annual FOG (Festival of Globe) — will run all weekend in Fremont. Events include a Saturday dance competition, a two-day fair (mela), food booths and the big Sunday parade. Details: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday (parade at 11 a.m.); $6 fair entrance; 39439 Paseo Padre Parkway, Fremont; fogsv.com
India Day in San Jose: The Swades 2026 festival on Saturday will mark America’s 250th anniversary and India’s 79th independence day with cultural performances, a food festival, vendors and a parade at 4 p.m. Sponsored by the Association of Indo Americans. Details: Free admission to festivities at downtown San Jose’s Plaza Park, with the fair running from 2 to 10 p.m.; www.aiaevents.org…