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Wellness Center

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Wellness Center

The Wellness Center offers a variety of free health services to Fair attendees, including COVID and flu shots. The Wellness Center is located at the back of the Lobby.

Free Health Services

Kaiser Permanente

Flu/Covid Vaccinations
Blood Pressure Checks
Fall Prevention
Health Aging/Preventative Health

Golden Gate Pharmacy

Flu/Covid Vaccinations

Sutter Care at Home

Walker Tune Ups
Blood Pressure Checks
Blood Oxygen Saturation Checks

Lions Club of Marin and Seniors At Home

Vision Testing

Seniors At Home

Memory Screening (sign up at booth 126)

Wheelchair Access

All areas of the Marin Senior Fair are wheelchair accessible. A limited number of wheelchairs are available for loan at no charge. See the Fair Information booth #160 to borrow a wheelchair.

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Watercolor Demonstrations

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Watercolor Demonstrations

The San Rafael Goldenaires will be demonstrating watercolor techniques at various times during the Fair along with watercolor paintings and greeting cards for sale.

The Goldenaires offer a very popular, relaxed Watercolor Program that has been in existence for over 30 years, initially begun by Gerhard Weihl, a professional artist. After his retirement, we continue holding the class on Tuesdays from 10:30 to 2:30pm at the San Rafael Community Center-618 B Street, facilitated by member artist Ann Carroll.

A still life is provided for anyone interested, but we encourage you to bring your own reference, i.e. photograph, sketch etc. Because of the range of experience, beginners to professionals, each person works independently but help/suggestions are happily given. We hold critiques monthly, and occasionally we show “how to” watercolor videos by well known watercolorists. A supply list is available.

Be sure to visit the San Rafael Goldenaires in booth 201 for a watercolor demonstration and watercolor paintings.

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Free Portraits

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Free Portraits

Interested in having your portrait taken while in your country-themed outfit while attending the Marin Senior Fair? Would you like to carry home a free photography picture of you with your friends and family taken by some of the current members of the Marin Photography Club?

Stop by and visit the Marin Photography Club in booths 101 and 102 to have your portrait taken and printed out, along with a photography print print to take home — all facilitated by the volunteer members of the Club (as long as supplies last!). You will find prints of photography subjects such as creativity, macro, travel, journalism, nature, and landscape.

About the Marin Photography Club

Founded in 1948, the Marin Photography Club (MPC) celebrated its 75th anniversary in 2023! This group of passionate photographers have been gathering together all those years to share knowledge and friendship…creating opportunities to share work in both a competitive spirit, along with the comradery of online gatherings with each other to explore the techniques and philosophy of photography in a comfortable environment.

Within the club environment, there are numerous events, including field trips to locations around the Bay Area, educational nights and special interest group meetings that focus on certain styles of photography such as macro, landscape and still life, to name a few.

MPC is one of 17 Bay Area camera clubs participating in the Northern California Council of Camera Clubs (N4C), a cooperative organization formed in 1952 to allow all clubs to compete with each other’s works...sharing additional expertise and passion within the photographic industry.

Stop by our booth, say hello, get your portrait taken, and bring home a lasting picture of you and or your family. If you have a camera that you are struggling with, bring it along and ask of the volunteers in the booth to help review with you.

See you there!

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Volunteer to Help

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Volunteer to Help

Thank you for considering volunteering your time to help the Marin Senior Fair. Below are some of the volunteer positions we have at the Fair. Our volunteers are scheduled in shifts.

Volunteer Positions

Fair Setup
Art Show Docents
Greeter
Door Prizes
Hospitality Suite
Information Desk
Stage Assistants

To Volunteer

If you're interested in volunteering, please Contact Us.

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FAQ

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Fair offer?

Resources, hands-on activities, and lifestyle information for every aspect of active living for older adults and their families, caregivers, and those individuals seeking credible, reliable planning information. 150 exhibit booths for companies, individuals, and agencies will be at the Fair showing off their products and services. In addition, health screenings and tests, safety education, flu shots, all-day live entertainment, dancing, arts and crafts, quilt and photo shows, prizes and awards.

What kind of information can I find at the Fair?

Our exhibitors have products and services covering virtually every area of interest; including Housing; Financial Services; Medical, Health, and Wellness; Legal; Travel; Education; Hobbies, Sports, and Activities; Music and Entertainment; Technology; Volunteering and Community.

What can I do at the Fair?

Find out about housing; legal issues; volunteering, travel and educational opportunities, research other lifestyle resources; get health and healthcare questions answered; learn to operate your digital camera with a one-on-one with the pros; enjoy the Avenue of The Quilts; take part in ongoing fitness clinics and classes, enjoy a Photography Show by award winning Marin photographers; take in the all day entertainment on the Main Stage and around the Fair. Dance, socialize with old friends and make new friends, interact with therapy critters, win prizes and attend the Awards Ceremony.

Is the Fair for seniors only?

No, not at all. The Fair has items of interest for seniors, their caregivers, and their families. Seniors will find the Fair a perfect place to research and explore the opportunities for active living as they think about and begin to make plans for their future life experiences.

What is this year’s theme?

The 2026 theme is Not My First Rodeo: Saddle Up for a Better Future. The Fair will feature featuring western-themed activities, costumes, booth decorations, and entertainment. Get out your cowboy/cowgirl outfit and we'll see you at the Fair.

Can my organization sponsor the Fair?

Yes! We would love to have you be a sponsor of the Fair. For more information, see our Sponsor the Fair page.

How can my business or organization become an exhibitor?

Yes! Please apply online to become an exhibitor. See our Exhibitor Information page for rates, information, and online signup.

What’s the date, time and location of the Fair?

The 2026 Marin Senior Fair is Wednesday, September 16 from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm, at the Marin Center Exhibit Hall, 10 Avenue of The Flags, San Rafael, CA. Admission and Parking is Free.

Is the Fair held indoors or outdoors?

All exhibits, activities, and entertainment are held within the Marin Center Exhibit Hall. Food trucks and outside seating are available immediately outside the exhibit hall on the back patio.

What does it cost to attend?

Nuthin'. Admission and parking are free. There is free transportation to and from downtown San Rafael. And there is even free coffee in the morning.

Is there parking? Is it free?

Yes, and yes. There is plenty of free parking in and around the Marin Center Exhibit Hall. A free parking lot shuttle circulates the parking lot regularly to help get you to and from your car. See Getting to the Fair for more information.

Can I get a ride to and from the Fair? What does it cost?

Yes, and it's free. If you don’t want to drive, Vivalon provides free round-trip Fair shuttle service between the Fair and the San Rafael Transit Center. The pickup location in San Rafael is 930 Tamalpais Avenue. Shuttles drop-off and pick-up visitors at the Fair's main entrance. The first bus leaves Vivalon at 8:30 am and the last bus departs the Fair at 3:15 pm. See Getting to the Fair for more information.

Can I purchase lunch or a snack at the Fair?

Yes. Healthy and moderately priced lunches, snacks, and beverages are sold at the Fair. For more information, see Food at the Fair.

Do you offer flu shots?

COVID and flu shots are available in the Wellness Center.

Can I volunteer to help at the Fair?

Yes. We have a variety of ways you can help. Please see our Volunteer to Help page for information.

How many exhibitor booths are at the Fair?

150 colorful and interesting exhibit booths are ready to welcome you at the Fair. They offer everything from lifestyle information, to health screenings, to demonstrations and hands on activities.

How many people attend the Fair?

Over 2,500 people attended the 2025 Marin Senior Fair. Make sure you're counted this year.

Can I bring my dog to the Fair?

The Marin Center Exhibit Hall allows for Service and Support Animals. Please see our Exhibit Hall Animal Policy. Guests with Service or Support Animals should check in at the Fair Information booth #160.

Is the Fair wheelchair accessible?

Yes, all areas of the Fair are wheelchair accessible. We have a limited number of wheelchairs to loan for free in the Wellness Center.

Do you have onsite emergency medical services?

The Fair has an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) onsite from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm during the Fair. In the event of an emergency, you can get help at the Fair Information Booth (#160), or the Emergency Medical Services office (at the back of the main lobby), or dial 911.

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Nancy Martin Award

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Nancy Martin Award

This year's Nancy Martin Outstanding Nonprofit of the Year Award is given to:

Marin Center for Independent Living

Marin Center for Independent Living (Marin CIL) is a 47-year-old peer-led, community-based disability rights and services organization that promotes individuals of all ages with all types of disabilities to achieve their maximum level of sustainable independence as contributing, responsible, and equal participants in society.

Marin CIL provides peer-led, individualized, one-to-one care navigation and other social services. Our Strategic Operating Plan includes five areas of focus: Meaningful Access to Care, Housing Support & Preservation, Youth and Family Supports, Community Resilience, and Sustainable Caregiver Pipeline.

Visit us in Booths 116 & 117 to learn about the many services we offer, including:

Care services to address a variety of needs including a private care registry, Alzheimer's and dementia care support, Veterans directed care, IHSS navigation assistance and nursing home transitional services.
Home safety services including home modification referrals , disaster assessment services and free back-up batteries to qualified individuals.
Assistive device information and acquisition services -- C-PAP machines, powered medical equipment and more.

For more information, see our website at marincil.org.

About the Nancy Martin Award

Each year, members of the Marin Senior Fair Steering Committee select a nonprofit for the Nancy Martin Outstanding Nonprofit Award for “outstanding services to Marin seniors.”

The award winner receives a cash award of $500 and a free booth at Marin Senior Fair. The recipient is honored in an on-stage award ceremony at the Marin Senior Fair and featured in an article in the Fair Program.

About Nancy Martin

Nancy Martin

Nancy Martin was a long-time supporter of the Marin Senior Fair and a member of the all-volunteer Senior Fair Steering Committee for many years. Nancy was the Marketing Director of The Tamalpais, a retirement community in Greenbrae, for 24 years. Her work touched the lives of many and she was particularly loved by the residents of The Tamalpais. After her sudden death in 2013, members of the Senior Fair Steering Committee wished to commemorate her commitment to the older adult community in Marin by naming the Fair's Nonprofit of the Year Award in her honor.

Previous Recipients of the Nancy Martin Award

2025	LITA (Love is the Answer)
2024	Legal Aid of Marin
2023	Community Action Marin
2019	Margaret Todd Senior Center
2018	Alzheimer’s Association - North Bay
2017	Hospice By the Bay
2016	Jewish Family and Children’s Services/Seniors at Home
2015	San Rafael Goldenaires
2014	Marin Villages
2013	LITA (Love is the Answer)
2012	Senior Access

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Fair Raffle

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Fair Raffle

Enter the Fair Raffle to win free prizes. Raffle tickets are handed out at the Fair entrance and can also be picked up at the Fair Information booth #160 in the Main Hall.

Complete your raffle ticket (including your name, contact information, and demographics) and turn it in at the Fair Information booth before noon. Please print legibly. Raffle tickets are drawn during the noontime Awards session and announced on the Main Stage. You need not be present to win.

Also look for drawings being held by exhibitors in their booths throughout the Fair.

Win Prizes

Raffle winners will receive one of the following prizes:

Grand Prize - San Francisco Premier Dinner Cruise for 2, donated by City Cruises.
A Gift Basket from the San Rafael Goldenaires.
A $50 Gift Card donated by one of the following exhibitors:

Thank you to our exhibitors for their generous donations to the Fair Raffle.

If you're interested in donating a prize or a $50 gift card, please Contact Us.

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Food at the Fair

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Food at the Fair

Many great food options are available at the Fair. Free coffee is available in the morning at the inside snack counter. Food and drinks can be purchased at Food Trucks on the back patio. Inside and outside seating is available.

Coffee Counter

Open 8:00 - 11:00 am
Located inside the Main Exhibit Hall

The Coffee Counter is serving free coffee until 11:00 am. Inside seating is available. Visit our food trucks after 11:00 am for food and drinks.

Food Court

Open 11:00 am to 2:30 pm
Located outside the Lobby on the back patio

Three food trucks are available for lunch near the back patio. Outside seating is available near the food trucks with plenty of umbrellas for shade. Entertainment will be provided on the back patio during the lunchtime hours.

Our selection of food trucks:

Curbside Kitchen

Curbside Kitchen We take the Filipino dishes we grew up with and combine them with the wealth of cultural diversity from our community, without compromising the traditional Filipino flavor—Menu

Curbside Kitchen is a gourmet mobile food truck based out of San Pablo, CA. We offer Filipino inspired gourmet, with hints of Latin and Southeast Asian flair, served up the good ol' American way.

World Wrapps

World Wrapps offers organic, non-gmo tofu, certified angus beef, antibiotic-free chicken & shrimp, sustainable tuna, sustainable sushi-grade salmon and beyond meat—Menu

Choose from a variety of freshly pressed flatbreads, nori wraps, or wholesome bowls, all stuffed with credible fusion cuisine and hand-delivered for a fresh and elevated fast-casual craveable experience one can only get at World Wrapps.

Beyond The Border

Beyond the Border serves fresh, chef-driven street food with bold Mexican-inspired flavors, including tacos, burritos, bowls, quesadillas, and family-friendly options, with vegetarian choices available—Menu

Beyond The Border began as a Bay Area food truck built on hustle, flavor, and a love for bringing people together. What started serving late-night crowds has grown into a full-scale mobile hospitality company with over 13 years of industry experience.

John and Jill's Cheesecakes

Since 1994, John & Jill’s has produced premium and delicious cheesecakes made from the freshest ingredients. Available in almost 50 flavors and varieties, their bakery produces their cheesecakes in 12 size options for customers around the world—Menu

John & Jill’s produces premium cheesecakes made from the freshest ingredients available. The brother and sister team manage the company with their 50 years of combined experience in the baking industry.

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Quilt Show

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Quilt Show

The Mt. Tam Quilt Guild (MTQG) will be displaying their incredible quilts at the Marin Senior Fair along the walls of the Avenue of the Quilts as you enter the Fair.

Be sure to visit the MTQG craft booth (booths 304-305) where you will find quilted items for sale and ongoing quilting demonstrations. A quilt is made start to finish during the Fair day.

About the Mt. Tam Quilt Guild

MTQG promotes an interest in – and appreciation of – the art of making art, modern and traditional quilts. At their monthly meetings, speakers and members share quilting tips, hear presentations and exchange ideas with a goal of encouraging creativity, initiative and high standards of technique and design.

MTQG serves our community by creating quilts for those in need and distributing them through Marin County non-profit agencies. Through our Outreach Committee, the guild donates over 200 quilts each year:

bed quilts
lap quilts
nap quilts
baby quilts
preemie quilts

These quilts go to non-profit organizations such as:

Parent Services Program
Postpartum Support Center
MarinHealth Medical Center
Make it Home

We also donate pillowcases for the By the Bay Health Camp for children and teenagers grieving a loss and pet beds for the sheltered animals through Kennel Quilts.

Quilters Welcome

MTQG welcomes all levels of quilter, from beginner to expert. They meet at 6:30 pm on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at Aldersgate Methodist Church in San Rafael for presentations and show & tell. New members and guests ($5.00 fee) are always welcome. They also meet to sew together on the 4th Saturday of each month at the Northgate Mall Community Room from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. For more information see the MTQG website or contact them at .
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Entertainment

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Entertainment

Music and entertainment is provided continuously throughout the day on the Main Stage and outside Food Court.

If you're interested in performing at the Marin Senior Fair, contact us at .

Main Stage

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9:00 - 9:30 am	Age Friendly Sausalito (opens in new tab)(opens in new tab)(opens in new tab)
9:30 - 10:00 am	Heather Harris(opens in new tab)(opens in new tab)(opens in new tab)
10:00 - 10:30 am	Norm and Friend(opens in new tab)(opens in new tab)
10:30 - 11:00 am	Kurt Huget
11:00 - 11:30 am	Tucker Spolter & Uke Jubilee
11:30 am - 12:00 pm	Flashbacks
12:00 - 1:00 pm	Awards and Prizes
1:00 - 3:00 pm	Starduster Orchestra

Food Court (outside patio)

Time	Entertainer
11:00 - 12:00 pm	Age Friendly Sausalito
12:00 - 1:00 pm	County Crows
1:00 - 2:00 pm	Audrey Moira Shimkas

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The Main Stage and Entertainment is sponsored by Aldersly Senior Community.