Outdoor Beer Garden, Community Plaza To Open In Fremont

FREMONT, CA — Who's ready to sample over 60 local craft beers under a geodesic dome, nosh on gourmet or greasy fare from food trucks, play bocce ball while the kids are entertained with an imagination playground, ping pong and a multi-use court? If you haven't jumped out of your chair yelling, "Me!" then it's time to add a 9-hole mini golf course, a makerspace for youth and adult workshops, maker meetups and retail pop up shops, a stage for live performances, a mini outdoor library/hammock lounge, moveable furniture and more.

It sounds fantastical, but it's oh-so-real and it's coming to Downtown Fremont. It's called Town Fair Plaza, and it opens this Saturday, June 2. A grand opening scheduled for June 16.

The project is a combo effort involving Public Space Authority, the City of Fremont and Filco Events. The temporary community space is located at 39100 State St.

“We believe that quality public spaces act as the glue of urban environments, facilitating dialogue, creativity and the proliferation of local culture,” said PSA’s director, Zach Lewis. The intent of Town Fair Plaza is to build a unique space with a variety of activities, programming, and creativity that is tailored to the local community.

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The programming will be ever-evolving with monthly night markets, live performances several nights a week, festivals celebrating local food and drink, craft fairs, and more. There will be a summer STEAM camp for kids by LVL UP, a work out boot camp by Barbell Gym and an ice skating rink this fall.

PSA will collect feedback on what local residents love as a future Civic Center Plaza is planned for the Town Fair Plaza site. Favorite programming and activities are likely find a permanent home.

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Town Fair Plaza will operate through April 2019, with the possibility to extend based on the construction schedule for Civic Center Plaza. It will be a key component in a re-imagined downtown that's lively, walkable, transit oriented, and has mixed uses.

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— Image via Public Space Authority