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2012 Fairfax Festival

What:  The 35th annual Fairfax Festival, Marin’s favorite music festival as voted by readers of the North Bay Bohemian. A lifestyle celebration—kid friendly, too! 

When: 10am – 6pm, Saturday June 9 – Sunday June 10

Parade: 10am Saturday (starts at 720 Center Blvd, in front of Good Earth). 

Where: Downtown Fairfax, California; bordered by 3 adjacent parks covering 10 acres.

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Why: It’s homegrown; a totally free, volunteer-produced and community-organized event – no need for an outside promoter or ‘big box’ sponsors here.

Who: 
Anticipated 7,000 people including three generations of Festival attendees, walking, biking or ridesharing is strongly encouraged and advised.

Performers:  Three stages: Main Stage features local favorites Honey Dust, Beam, Danny Click & The Hell Yeahs, Makuru, Biambu, Mark Karan and headliner multi-platinum Grammy winning producer/musician/recording artist Narada Michael Walden and his band; Redwood Stage features Dirty Cello, Whiskey & Women, Spark & Whisper, The Sweet Spot, Jasmine Sage, Drake Jazz Band and more; Eco Stage performers include Susan Z, Liz Pisco, Velvy Appleton, Tracy Blackman, Lakshmi Devi and more. See complete schedule and performer bios here http://www.fairfaxfestival.com/music.html#5

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Attractions:  Expanded Kids Zone ● Eco Fest ● Flea Market ● Healthy Food ● Parade

120 Vendors ● Microbrews ● Organic Wine Tasting ● Juried Arts & Crafts Tagline: “You name it, you’ll probably see it at the Fairfax Festival!” 

Tickets: None required; thanks to our local business sponsors, this event is FREE!

Online:
 http://www.FairfaxFestival.com
https://www.facebook.com/FairfaxFestivalCA

 

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