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Palo Alto Festival of the Arts 2022

Palo Alto’s fine arts festivals that celebrates local artists from all over the Bay Area. We’re BACK and celebrating our 39th anniversary!

What: Art & Wine Festival, Palo Alto Festival of the Arts

Who: The Bay Area’s premier fine arts festival celebrating their 39th anniversary! Over 300 high quality artisans, Italian street painting, two stages of entertainment, California wines and micro brews, gourmet foods, and the ever-popular Kids’ Art Studio. Free admission & parking.

Hosted by the Palo Alto Chamber of Commerce highlights include the work of more than 300 talented artisans, from paintings to photography, ceramics and jewelry to unique sculptures, and much more. Artists featured at this year’s event come from all over the country, as well as throughout the Bay Area, bringing hundreds of one-of-a-kind art pieces and artisan crafts presented in an awe-inspiring display of creativity and talent. In addition, witness the amazing street artists use vivid chalk pastels to create impressive works of art on the pavement. This multifaceted arts celebration also features artists-in-action, musical entertainment on two stages, street corner concerts, and a Kids’ Art Studio. Then stroll through the festival enjoying a tempting assortment of tasty foods, fine wines and microbrews.

The event is located 35 miles south of San Francisco. Public transit and free parking make visiting the free-admission festival easy and convenient.

For more information contact the Palo Alto Chamber of Commerce, 650-324-3121.

Whimsy Market East Bay

Our cozy outdoor metaphysical and artisan market is heading to the Bay Area! FREE and open to the public for shopping and wine.

The Whimsy Market is heading to the Bay Area again! On June 25th, we will be bringing our metaphysical and artisan market to Four Fools Winery in Rodeo, California. 

Bring your friends and family to enjoy an afternoon of healing, shopping, and wine! ? browse thousands of crystals for all your healing needs and desires? smell beautifully decorated candles? have your tarot or oracle cards read ? get custom wire-wrapped crystal pendants and some henna? indulge in handmade bath and body products ? purchase art prints from local artists? try some sound healing? add suncatchers, dreamcatchers, and witch bells to your collection ? check out vintage finds and witchy crafts? restock on sage, palo santo, and incense ? get your hands on spell kits, cauldrons, and more? drink delicious wine while overlooking the San Pablo Bay. The list of things to do goes on! You’ll have to come check out the Bay Area’s Whimsy Market for yourself on June 25th. Make sure to add it to your calendar.

*We will be bringing in additional restrooms this time. 

626 Night Market: Bay Area: July 29-31

California’s famous 626 Night Market is inspired by the night markets of Asia. 200+ local food, shopping, arts vendors, and live music!

626 NIGHT MARKET RETURNS FOR ITS 10TH SEASON OF TRANSCENDING TRADITION!

626 Night Market is back at Alameda County Fairgrounds in Pleasanton, California. The iconic Californian festival features 200+ local food, merchandise, crafts, arts vendors, games, music, and entertainment attractions in an epic event that appeals to all ages. Come celebrate a decade-long tradition of Taste and Togetherness with us!

New Hours: Friday: 3PM-11PM; Saturday & Sunday: 1PM-11PM

Children 3 & under are free. $15 parking credit card only charged by the venue.

Clio Art Fair, February 18th, 2022 – Open Doors!

Clio Art Fair, Friday, February 18th, is Open Doors!

Friday, February 18th, come to share the pleasure of Art. 

The “anti-fair” focused solely on independent artists, returns for its twelfth edition and its first in Los Angeles.

CLIO ART FAIR has been created with the idea of discovering independent artists and showcasing the careers and achievements of already affirmed creative minds.

Join us for a free tour!

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STAY SAFE

In accordance with California regulation, all visitors aged 3 and over must wear a face covering and provide proof of either:

-Full vaccination completed at least 14 days ahead of your visit

-Or negative PCR or NAAT or Rapid Antigen test result obtained within 72 hours of your visit

Visitors aged 18 and over must also provide an appropriate photo ID matching the name on the test result or vaccination.

The Shoreline Festival 2022

www.ccrcd.org/shorelinefestival2022
NOTICE: In light of COVID19 and direct orders from State and County Governments, we have rescheduled the Shoreline Festival for May of 2022.

This is a first-of-its-kind festival in Crockett, California on May 21, 2022 from 11am to 6pm! The Shoreline Festival will celebrate air, fire, water, and earth—the elements that are the essential forces that shape our natural environment. Amazing performers, dance troops, and live bands will delight you with their talents on two stages. Scheduled wine and beer tastings will take place throughout the day in a beautiful tasting tent, as well as a variety of booths providing an array of tasty beverages. Take flight in a hot air balloon with Sky Drifters, providing epic views of the Carquinez Strait, Bridge, and a special aerial view of the Festival.

Musical performances fill the air—dancing is not required, but it is recommended!

On the main stage:

The Purple Ones – Insatiable Tribute to Prince

Busta-Groove!

Mama Foxxy and the Whiskey Gypsy Rebels

Blame the Whiskey

Children’s entertainment stage:

Martin and the Green Guitar

Crockett, CA Library Story Time

Children’s games and hands-on activities will delight young ones throughout the day

The Festival will not only be beautiful from the ground but also from above – carefully designed to be a unique visual art piece from high above the Festival.

There will be artisans and small businesses selling their art and wares and lots of wonderful sustainable goods. Community groups will be leading pop-up workshops on a wide range of exciting topics including hands-on free activities. Food vendors and food trucks will offer a variety of cuisines, including vegan and gluten-free options. This is a celebration of the month of May being declared Watershed Awareness Month in Contra Costa County by the Board of Supervisors. Come join us in celebrating this important month. This is a low-to-no-waste Festival and will highlight the future of the shoreline in Contra Costa County. There will be a focus on sustainable living, clean water practices, and environmental education. This is a fun and exciting opportunity for people of all ages to enjoy the potential of this wonderful niche of the county once again!

Let the celebration begin!

● Gorgeous views of the Carquinez Strait
● Crockett Striped Bass Club will host a fun, kid’s activity for the little ones
● Bioswale and water garden demonstrations throughout the festival
● Historical Waterfront Exhibition by the Crockett Museum
● Native plant sale and children’s activities at the Carquinez Regional Environmental Education Center (CREEC)
● Experience a sustainable, low-to-no-waste Festival.
● Come visit the Worm Farm to see real-time composting of Festival trash.

Join the CCRCD on May 21st, 2022 from 11:00 am to 6:00 pm for this jam-packed day of sensational experiences for people of all ages! Proceeds from this Festival will support the CCRCD’s programs and the creation of a new community space

Makers Market 2/19

Join us for our Maker’s Market on February 19th!
Meet Your Maker. We will be hosting over 40 brands in the Westfield SF Under The Dome.

We are extremely excited to host our second market-style event on Saturday 2/19/21!

FREE Event for all.

The mission of the Joy Reserve Maker’s Market is not only to support local bay-area businesses but also to aid in bringing the community back to San Francisco. Focusing on small businesses and artists first, the Maker’s Market will feature live music, local craftsmen, and artists, as well as highlight some of the best of the best cannabis and hemp brands available in California. Located on the fourth floor of Westfield Mall San Francisco Centre under the Dome, the Maker’s Market is a treat for your eyes, ears, and mind.

Come meet the makers behind some of your favorite brands, get educated on how they produce or grow their products, and take advantage of some amazing deals! The event will start at 11:00 AM and will run until 6:00 PM!

We will be showcasing some art pieces from local artist, sip on artisan mocktails, get educated on the benefits of hemp and cannabis products, and much more!

We will be featuring brands from the following industries:

– Health & Wellness

– Artist

– Skin Care

– Culinary

– Craft

– Apparel/Fashion

– Education

– Hemp

– Cannabis

Address: 865 Market St. San Francisco CA 94103

Location: Level 2 at Joy Reserve next to Bloomingdale’s and J.Crew

Website: www.thejoyreserve.com

OC Japan Fair 2021

The 11th “OC JAPAN FAIR” is bringing Japan to SoCal October 15th to 17th, 2021
Enjoy shopping, tasting, and learning about Japanese culture

“OC JAPAN FAIR” to be held at the OC Fair & Event Center. We are committed to bringing the best of food, culture, and art from Japan! The OC Japan Fair is one of the largest and most authentic Japanese cultural festivals in Southern California, with over 130 booths and an estimated 40,000 visitors. We offer many opportunities to experience and learn about Japanese entertainment, tradition, culture, pop culture, and food.

– EARLY BIRD TICKETS –

Before Sep 30 $8

Oct 1 – Oct 8 $9

– GENERAL ADMISSION –

After Oct 9 $10 (Online or Entrance) / Children 6 and under & over 65 are FREE

ANY 1 DAY TICKET CAN BE USED ANY DAY ON 10/15,16,17, 2021.

*Tickets are scannable only ONCE in 3 days.

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