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The vibrant, magnificent city of Mountain View has evolved in a big way over the last 47 years. A population nail. The inflow of Shoreline Amphitheater as a major concert venue. The astonishing growth of Silicon Valley and Mountain View's emergence as its epicenter. The transformation of a vibrant downtown district with restaurants, shops, cafes, bookstores and performing arts center. And, last but not least, the Art & Vino Festival's rise to become 1 of America's premier art festivals. And it'southward that time of yr: it's Mount View'due south time to get festive and this year we gloat #47!

Yep, it's no cloak-and-dagger. Festival fans know the Mountain View Fine art & Wine Festival is the crème de la crème on the Bay Area festival scene. Voted "Best Festival in the Southward Bay" multiple times by readers of Metro and still hit on all cylinders better than ever, this twelvemonth'due south 47th annual festival, September 8-nine promises to be a "festival like no other".

An authentic and moveable feast for the senses. The cool, vibrant, multicultural Castro Street vibe. Exceptional handcrafted work past 500 of America's summit artists and craftmakers. Stellar alive music on phase and street throughout downtown including the big, can't-miss Sabbatum evening Into The Groove Dance Political party Concert featuring the Dick Bright-led Club 90 (4:45-7 p.m.). Fabulous food and festive drink with seasonal craft beer, premium wine, refreshing sangria, mimosas, fresh-fruit margaritas, Encarmine Mary's and signature cocktails. The Comcast Pigskin Party Lounge with giant screen TV, Cornhole Corner and Stay Cool Misting Tent. The Facebook Customs Stage with a dazzling array of gifted young performers. Artisan specialty food purveyors. Home and garden exhibits. Health and health displays. An organic and green products showcase. Tons of fun and games for kids. An affordable, sun-splashed, memorable, leisure-filled weekend.

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Widely considered 1 of America's top fine art festivals, an enormous throng of art lovers is expected to pour onto Castro Street in Silicon Valley'due south epicenter for this "Cultural Community Celebration" presented by the Mountain View Chamber of Commerce. Hours are 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday and ten a.thousand. to 6 p.m. on Dominicus. Admission is free.

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Mountain View's longtime signature effect, the Art & Wine Festival was launched in 1971 as the first major fund-raiser for the Sleeping accommodation of Commerce. Today, information technology is considered ane of the nation's top art festivals. Realizing the goal of its founders, the festival provides a consistent stream of revenue that helps fund Chamber programs throughout the year. Proceeds are invested in carefully crafted programs that assistance strengthen and join Mountain View's various community. The Chamber in concert with information technology's Foundation works to partner with businesses, local schools and nonprofits through various programs. The Bedroom's Foundation (MVCoCF.org) delivers some astonishing programing including Leadership Mount View, Scholarship Mountain View (formally known as SOAR), I Love Mountain View, FuelSV, Technology Showcase and Business ConneXions.

Groova-licious Musical Mix…Stellar Live Music and Entertainment Everywhere

Become your groove on! Get prepare – the greatest two days of live music Mountain View has always experienced is coming with 13 sensational bands performing on the Linked-In Concert Phase in Civic Center Plaza and multiple locations throughout downtown. The dynamite non-finish music lineup includes the large Saturday evening Into The Groove Dance Political party (4:45-vii p.m.) featuring powerhouse political party band Club 90 plus a stellar pecker with Tortilla Soup, Livewire, Busta-Groove!, The Shanks, Cocktail Monkeys, Johnny Neri Unplugged, Emerson & The Growiser Band, Bob Culbertson, HeartStrings Music, John Clarke, Stephen Dreyfuss, and Ancient Winds.

Extraordinary Fine art, Fine Crafts – Bring A Reuseable Shopping Purse!

California Artists brings its world-course stable of professional person artists and fine craftmakers to showcase their boggling work. Shoppers volition find thousands of handcrafted items by America's best artists and craftmakers while browsing amongst 500 well-stocked booths featuring original work in glass, ceramics, metals, fiber, leather, wood, jewelry, and fine art. Beautiful vases, clocks, dishes, wall and tabular array decorations, paperweights, stained and askew drinking glass, etchings, sculptures, photography, oil and watercolor paintings, beadwork, gold and argent jewelry, vests, handbags, hats, wallets, footwear, and waterfalls volition be among the thousands of one-of-a-kind items available.

Fabulously Festive Nutrient

Festival eateries volition be serving up a world of flavorful fare –– decadent Grilled cheese and salary sandwiches, crispy Brussels sprouts; not-alcoholic Pina Coladas served in existent pineapples and coconuts; homemade corn dogs, beer battered garlic, crab and truffle chips; succulent craven and pork on-a-stick, teriyaki chicken rice bowls, chicken over noodles; Indonesian satay craven and meats, fried noodles, egg rolls and pot stickers; Smoothen and craven-Portobello sausages; spicy hot links, sweet chicken-apple sausages, all-beefiness organic hot dogs, deluxe garlic fries; smoked turkey legs, fried calamari; teriyaki chicken kabobs, traditional gyros with sliced tomatoes and refreshing yogurt-cucumber-garlic tzatzki sauce; fried chicken tender plate with fried mozzarella sticks, French chips and jalapeños; French crêpes fabricated to social club; sweet late-summer corn on the cob, hefty broiled potatoes with toppings; Chocolate Dipped Frozen Fruit Kabobs & Ice Foam Bars, Whole Fruit Smoothies; mint chocolate chip, jamoca almond fudge, rainbow sherbet and Oreo cookies & foam ice cream; xx flavors of accurate shaved water ice, fresh-squeezed lemonade, kettle corn, roasted peanuts and more than.

Delectably Delicious Drink

Festivalgoers can savor savour premium fine wine, seasonal arts and crafts beer, refreshing sangria, mimosas, Bellinis, and signature festival cocktails – deelish Summer Cakewalk Mules (vodka, fresh squeezed lime juice and ginger beer) plus archetype Bloody Mary's and refreshing, handmade margaritas fabricated from fresh fruit purees – mango, strawberry, cucumber jalapeno and traditional lime at the Longboard Bar tent. Cease by the Eureka! tent for ane of their fabulous cocktails – Tropical Pineapple Punch; Young & In Dear with Vodka, Elderflower, St. George Raspberry, Blood Orange Shrub and Lemon; Rosemary's Cherry-red Red with Gin, Rosemary, Grapefruit and Lemon. Beer lovers will be in hops heaven with the assortment of world-class brews – Anchor Point Longfin Lager, Firestone 805, Ballast Point Fathom IPA and Sierra Nevada Oktoberfest. For aficionados of fine wine and bubbly, there will exist a premium pick of like shooting fish in a barrel-drinking varietals from around the world: Columbia Crest Chardonnay, Villa Maria Sauvignon Blanc, Praia Vinho Verde, Columbia Crest Cabernet Sauvignon, 14 Hands Ruddy Blend, Bruscus Lambrusco … a super premium selection of truly luscious vintages from several world-class winemakers. New to the fiesta this twelvemonth and what a perfect fit: bask a taste of Venice with a Bellini, a refreshing, lovely mixture of Prosecco and nectar … full flavored then, so delicious! Cool off, furnish and hydrate with some crisp, refreshing ZICO Coconut H2o, Crystal Geyser Alpine Spring H2o, 100% natural and bottled at the source, or enjoy Luma Premium Soda, a delicious soda for the modernistic earth, naturally sweetened with monk fruit and cracking tasting with 1/10 the calories of the big soda brands. Sip your favorite beverage in a cute, collector-item wine or beer drinking glass adorned with the stylish festival logo.

Savory Metropolis Artisan Specialty Food

For foodies, it doesn't get any amend than the artisan-produced specialty nutrient available at the festival. It's a groovy opportunity to sample and purchase these incredible edibles as well equally chat with the actual producers –– Custom infused balsamic vinaigrettes, balsamics, maple syrup and oils, gourmet toffees, brittles, caramels, apples, giant marshmallows, cookies, fudge, and the world'due south best chocolate dipped caramel apples, family recipe dips, spices, sauces, garlic mushrooms, stuffed olives, mustards, pickled garlic, light-green beans and asparagus, fruit butters and marinades, the world's finest beef jerky, tender roasted corn nuts, gourmet dips, soups, desserts, dry rubs, California grown pomegranate fruit spread, molasses, syrup, marinade, grilling sauce, grenadine, 100% Class A pure honey harvested from their own bees, beeswax candles, bee pollen, purple jelly and dear soap, all natural British teas, curds, shortbread, scone mix, traditional royal foam, cream tea packs, vinaigrette dressings and marinades, and curds with a kik, hot sauces, French artisan gourmet souvenir boxes, the world's finest estate grown 100% Kona java and macadamia basics from the Big Island will be amongst the mouth-watering offerings to take home and savour.

Super Duper Kids' Park and Facebook Community Stage

Activity-packed Kids' Park will keep youngsters enough enthralled with with ultra thrilling bungee jumping, wild and wacky waterballerz, a 24-foot rock climbing wall, mechanical bull ride, bumper cars, miniature golf game, super absurd henna art, glitter tattoos, face up painting, sand fine art artistic cards., and yeah, even pet vesture accessories and boom polish! The Facebook Customs Phase returns with a dazzling array of gifted young performers who will strut their showstopping stuff in front of a live audition in this "Mount View's Got Talent" style showcase.

Comcast Pigskin Party Lounge, Cornhole Corner and Stay Cool Misting Tent

Sports fans will accept a place to relax and watch NFL and NCAA football game and MLB pennant races on a giant LED screen in the Comcast Pigskin Party Lounge. Centrally located at Mercy and Castro, in that location will exist plenty of seating, festive food and drink and cornhole tossing activeness. It'south the perfect spot to kick back and accept a pause while yous enjoy a groovy day at the festival. Plus you lot can rinse off and refresh under the light spray in the Stay Cool Misting Tent!

Reduce, Re-use, Recycle – Bring A Reuseable Shopping Bag!

The Bedchamber of Commerce Mountain View is partnering once again with Recology Mount View and the City of Mountain View to promote and encourage Zero Waste. Specially marked complimentary-standing containers volition be positioned at 75 unlike receptacle stations throughout the festival pedestrian road for recycling drinking glass,plastic, aluminum, paper and paper-thin; equally well equally for composting nutrient scraps (including meat and bones), paper plates, bio-degradable cups, chopsticks, skewers and napkins. There will exist big recycling and compost containers in strategic behind-the-scenes locations for issue staff, vendors and sponsors to utilize. Festival organizers are also encouraging the use of public transit, bicycles and motorcar pools to cut down carbon emissions and vehicular traffic.

KMVT Broadcasts Alive!

KMVT 15 "Mountain View Community Television" invites YOU to "SPEAK OUT" on Television at their booth during the festival! Drop past any time on Saturday or Sunday betwixt 10am and 5pm to speak out, ON Photographic camera, on Any topic of your choice for 1-2 minutes. Your comments will be circulate on KMVT Channel 15, in Mountain View, Los Altos, Cupertino, and Sunnyvale and y'all will receive a link to the video to view online. In add-on to SPEAK OUT, KMVT15 volition be airing Alive interviews on Sunday with local community partners, Metropolis Quango members, and non turn a profit representatives, every bit well every bit evidence producers and KMVT's Executive Manager. Stop past the berth to see live television in activity and just say hullo! The circulate booth volition be located at Church building and Castro Streets, in front of Wells Fargo.

Viva Plastic: We Take Credit Cards!

For your convenience, pay for drink tickets and glasses using any major credit carte at all Ticket/Glass booths spread throughout the festival site.

Bike Parking

Avert the traffic congestion and ride your bike. Free centrally located and highly visible bicycle parking will be offered near the corner of Castro and Church Streets thanks to Friends of Stevens Creek Trail. Please bring your own lock.

Vehicle Parking

Free parking is available on streets and parking plazas surrounding the downtown area. Paid parking ($five) will exist bachelor both days (beginning at 9:thirty a.m.) at these locations: 400 Castro Street (parking lot entrance on Bryant Street), 444 Castro Street (parking lot entrance on Bryant Street), Kaiser Permanente (555 Castro Street –– parking lot entrance on Hope Street), and the City of Mountain View parking Lot #12 (Saturday only – on Bryant between California and Mercy Streets). Parking fees benefit KMVT.

Complimentary Valet Parking

During the festival, the City of Mountain View will exist offering limited, free valet parking in Parking Lot 11, located at the corner of Villa and Franklin across from the Tied Business firm. There's a bluish sign that yous'll meet as you enter the lot and the valet attendant is nether the blood-red tent in the back righthand corner of the lot.

Public Transportation

Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) will exist running its regular weekend schedule with Bus and Calorie-free Rail service to Downtown Mount View. Ride VTA Low-cal Runway (exit at the Mountain View Transit Middle) or VTA Coach Lines 22, 32, 35, 81 and 522 to the Festival. Please note Jitney Line 32 does not operate on Sundays. For your gratis trip plan, call (408) 321-2300, or visit world wide web.vta.org. For Caltrain data, call 800-660-4287 or visit http://www.caltrain.com/. Caltrain and bus service drops riders off at the Mountain View transit eye, just steps from the main festival archway at Evelyn Avenue and Castro Street.

Street Closures

Castro Street will be closed to traffic from El Camino Real to Evelyn Avenue for the two-24-hour interval festival.

No Pets, Please

Pets are non encouraged at the festival with warm weather condition and big crowds. For the safety, condolement, and courtesy of your pets and festival-goers, please leave your pets at dwelling house.

Festival Dates/Hours/Location

The festival volition be held on September 8-9. Hours are eleven a.m. to vii p.m. on Saturday and x a.m. to 6 p.grand. on Sunday. The festival takes identify on Castro Street from El Camino Real to Evelyn Avenue. Admission is gratis. For festival information, telephone call 650-968-8378 or visit www.miramarevents.com

WHEN: September 8-9, 2018. Hours are 11 a.g. to 7 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.one thousand. to 6 p.m. on Sun

WHERE: On Castro Street between El Camino Existent and Evelyn Avenue in Mountain View CA.

INFO-LINE: 650-968-8378

WEBSITE: http://mountainview.miramarevents.com

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