L.A.’s Sherman Oaks neighborhood was founded in the early 20th century and developed in the 1920s as a calm retreat from city life. Now, the neighborhood is gearing up to host the largest single-day event in the San Fernando Valley: the 34th annual Sherman Oaks Street Fair.
It all goes down on Sunday, October 18, taking over 4 city blocks with carnival rides, community performances, and food vendors.
The neighborhood was one of the first communities in the Valley to experience major real estate development and growth, beginning with the Los Angeles Suburban Homes Co.’s purchase of 47,500 acres in 1910. According to the L.A. Times, in 1911, General Moses Hazeltine Sherman bought 1,000 acres of the land, named it Sherman Oaks, and eventually sold it off for $780 an acre in 1927.
The neighborhood eventually evolved into a shopping hub that gave rise to the 1980s Valley Girl subculture, and the main stretch of Ventura Boulevard remains a cornerstone of the community. That’s where the street fair will take place this weekend, drawing up to 100,000 attendees.
What to expect at the 2026 fair
The Sherman Oaks Encino Chamber of Commerce will host the event on Ventura Boulevard between Kester and Van Nuys all day Sunday. Attendees can look forward to plenty of carnival rides, activities, live music, two performance stages, a pet zone, arts and crafts, and food vendors.
All four blocks will be packed with more than 150 retail, food, and artisan vendors. You can get a head start on holiday shopping with tons of unique apparel and self-care items, or otherwise connect with local community groups and nonprofits.
The main stage will feature headliners Koda Corvette, Lamar Lubin, Angelica Nero, and Yvette Cooke, as well as DJ Julez. Over on the community stage, you can cheer on acts by local students.
The carnival zone will feature a Ferris wheel, a ballistic swing, a zip line, and a bounce house, while the pet zone will have animals up for adoption from local agencies.
Attendees over 21 can head to the Cham-BAR outdoor cocktail lounge, staffed by local bars, or otherwise pick up fantastic street food from on-site vendors and food trucks.
2026 Sherman Oaks Street Fair at a glance
š Date: Sunday, Oct. 18, 10 a.m.ā6 p.m.
š Location: Ventura Boulevard between Kester Avenue and Van Nuys Boulevard
šļø Admission: Free
🌐 Website: ShermanOaksStreetFair.org
