The always popular Los Altos Arts and Wine Festival takes place this year on the weekend of July 12th and 13th. The festival is in the midst of the downtown triangle, filling up State and Main Streets, the Central Plaza and 2nd and 3rd streets.
The first festival took place 29 years ago in one small parking plaza with just 150 artists and food booths. Since then it has grown into one of the premier summer Bay Area celebrations with over 100,000 people attending the two day event. This year there will be 360 fine art, jewelry and craft booths, a KidZone and two stages with day long music, as well as The Food Courts with food from around the globe. Wineries from Santa Clara and Santa Cruz counties are represented as well as your favorite breweries. Best place to park is at the Los Altos High School – there is a free shuttle bus for those who don’t want to walk, and don’t forget – no pets allowed!!
There are still openings for volunteers to assist in the booths that sell glasses, wine, and beer (you must be over 21!). This is a fun thing to do – I have volunteered for years - there is always a party for the volunteers to taste the wines and beers several days prior to the festival, and a party when it’s all over. What a great way to help the community!
Volunteer sign-up sheets and more details are available online.
