Frequently Asked Questions

Ganpati Bappa Morya – Bay Area’s Grand Ganesh Festival is a community celebration welcoming East Bay Ka Raja to San Ramon for a full day of devotion, Indian culture, music, dance, food, shopping, family activities and entertainment.

Saturday, September 19, 2026
12 Noon – 10 PM

City Center Bishop Ranch
2700 Camino Ramon
San Ramon, CA 94583

The festival is located Behind City Center Bishop Ranch.

Yes! Entry is FREE.
Free registration is required. Please register in advance at www.namastebayarea.com .

Yes. Free parking is available.

Yes. Free Prashad will be distributed throughout the day.

Yes. Limited FREE Pooja Thalis are available. Register online for your slot during designated hourly Family Darshan slots.
  • First come, first served
  • Limit one per family
  • Registration is required
  • Availability is limited

Special Family Darshan with Pooja Thali is available during designated hourly slots in the afternoon. Please check the event schedule for the day's timings.

Children can enjoy the Kids Arts & Activity Zone, including:
  • Art & Craft
  • Clay Moulding
  • Chess
  • Math Activities
  • Ganesha Art Competition
  • Kids Fun Zone
  • Rides and other activities

Yes. The festival will feature a large Food Festival with a variety of Indian food and beverages. Featured Vegetarian food experiences include live Jalebi, live Chaat, live Dosa, Idli, Biryani, Ice Cream, Frozen Yogurt and Sugarcane Juice, along with many other options.

Yes. More than 100 vendor booths are expected, offering food, shopping and other products and services.

The Sahasra Aarti is a special community Aarti featuring 1,000 Diyas, creating one of the key devotional moments of the festival.

No. Personal or home Ganesha idols cannot be brought to the festival for Visarjan. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

Yes. Family devotional programs are part of the festival, including Family Darshan and Pooja Thali opportunities. Please register for applicable programs where required.

The festival is designed as a community celebration for families and people of all backgrounds, bringing together devotion, Indian culture, music, dance, food, shopping and entertainment.

Yes. The event will have:
  • 4 regular restrooms
  • 1 ADA-accessible restroom

Yes. 4 handwashing stations will be available at the event.

An ADA-accessible restroom will be available. Guests requiring additional accessibility assistance should contact the event team.

Absolutely! Bring your family, friends and neighbors and celebrate East Bay Ka Raja together.

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