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The Peninsula's Premiere Fall Festival, the San Carlos Chamber of Commerce's Art and Wine Faire will celebrate its 18th year on Saturday and Sunday, October 11 & 12. The Faire covers both sides of San Carlos Avenue (between El Camino and Walnut) and on Laurel Street from San Carlos Avenue to Arroyo.
The Faire is easily accessible from Caltrain and SamTrans - see directions at bottom of page.
A wide selection of over 290 of high quality, hand-picked artists and exhibitors present their beautiful work for Faire goers. Attendees always comment on the high quality of the art and the diverse offerings. There will be a treasure trove of ceramics, pottery, watercolor, oil paintings, photography, wood working and jewelry - something for everyone! Not to mention food, wine and musical entertainment.
More Kids Fun and hands-on activities such as: Cookie decorating (Cookies by Design), Face and pumpkin painting, Giant Chess Set, Costumes for dress up (Costumes & Parties by Cynthia), SCPD DARE booth with fingerpainting, Belmont-San Carlos Fire Department, Kids Chalk Art Zone, Activities by My Gym, Wax hand making
Plus:
Italian Street Painting
For the third year, Norcal Waste Systems will sponsor the Italian Street Painting artists on San Carlos Avenue who create amazing paintings right on the street. Children may buy a square for $5 and try their hand at Street Painting. If you are interested in being one of our street artists, please contact Wendy at the Chamber.
Wines and Microbrews available along with water and sodas.
Wines:
Kunde Winery
Niebaum-Coppola
Perelli-Minetti (Woodside)
Domenico Wines (San Carlos)
Microbrews:
Sierra Nevada Brewing Company
1. Pale Ale
2. Anniversary Ale
3. Octoberfest
4. Crystal Wheat
5. Blonde Ale
Sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce, this show attracts huge crowds who come to take in the sites, sounds and tastes of this premiere 18th Annual event featuring arts & crafts, wine, beer, food, live entertainment and a family fun zone.
60,000 attendees expected.
LIVE MUSIC Saturday-----------
Main Stage: Laurel Street Park
11-1:30 - The RipTides, A surf band
2:30-5:30 - Caravanserai - A Santana Tribute band
San Carlos Ave. Stage:
12-2:30 - Inoah Band (Jazz & R & B)
3:30-5:30 - Hale Baskin (Jazz & Big Band)
800 Block of Laurel:
Heartstrings - Italian Mandolin music
Laurel St. & Cherry:
Oscar Reynolds, Peruvian Music
LIVE MUSIC Sunday------------
Main Stage, Laurel St. Park:
11-1:30 - Jazz by Design, Jazz Standards
2:30-5:30 - Action Jackson, Motown R & B
San Carlos Ave. Stage:
12-2:30 Jazz Caliente, Latin/salsa jazz
3:30-5 - Harmonics Steel Band, Calypso
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