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San Carlos Art & Wine Faire Celebrates Fall, October 11-12, 2014
Family-friendly outdoor event includes live entertainment, Family Fun Zone, arts and crafts, beer and wine, food booths, a car show and more
The San Carlos Art & Wine Faire celebrates its 24th year Saturday and Sunday, October 11 and 12, 2014. Sponsored by the San Carlos Chamber of Commerce this fun-filled, outdoor family event features a beautiful array of artwork, live entertainment, a classic and hot rod car show, some of the area’s finest wines and craft brews, delectable food and much more. Back by popular demand, mimosa’s will also be served on both days.
Taking place in the heart of downtown San Carlos, this much-anticipated fall festival offers two full days of enjoyment for people of all ages, including a Family Fun Zone with a variety of children’s activities and live entertainment each day from 11am to 5:30pm featuring live children’s music, singing and dancing, the magic of Gerald Joseph, and a Fantasy On Strings Marionette Show. In addition, more than 275 artists will be showcasing their original work ranging from ceramics, pottery, watercolor and oil paintings, photography, wood working, jewelry and much more.
Musical performances on Saturday include rockin’ country band Toree McGee and Rodeo House from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., and Santana tribute band Caravanserai from 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. on the Downtown Park Stage. Music on the San Carlos Avenue Stage will feature R&B and soul group Inoahband from noon to 2:30pm, and 60’s rock band The RiPTiDEs from 3:30pm to 5:30pm.
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On Sunday, blues group The Pat Wilder Band will play from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and Steely Dan and Chicago tribute band Aja Vu/Stealin’ Chicago will play from 2:30 p.m. to 5: 30 p.m. on the Downtown Park Stage, while swing band Stompy Jones will play from noon to 2:30 p.m. and R&B and soul band KickBack will perform from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. on the San Carlos Avenue Stage.
Wine will be offered by Chateau Ste. Michelle, Coppola Winery, Cuvée Wine Cellars, Domenico Winery, Perelli-Minetti Winery, Rodney Strong Vineyards, Russian Ridge Winery and Simi Winery. Sparkling wines will include Gloria Ferrer, J Vineyards, Coppola Winery, Ruffino, Mumm and Laetitia.
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Beers on tap from Sierra Nevada Brewing Company will include Pale Ale, Blonde Ale, Kellerweis, Torpedo Extra IPA and Flip Side. Devil’s Canyon Brewery will also be featuring a selection of beers including Full Boar Scotch Ale, Deadicated Amber Ale, California Sunshine Rye IPA and Blonde Bock, a special Oktoberfest beer.
Car enthusiasts will enjoy a Classic and Hot Rod Car show on both days of the Faire, put on by Let’s Talk Events, which will include prizes awarded for best of show. Those interested in exhibiting an automobile are encouraged to call (650) 787-4000.
The San Carlos Art & Wine Faire takes place on both sides of San Carlos Avenue between El Camino and Walnut, and on Laurel Street from San Carlos Avenue to Arroyo from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day. Because parking in downtown San Carlos is at a premium during the Faire, the San Carlos Chamber of Commerce encourages Faire attendees to use public transportation such as SamTrans or CalTrain or to ride bicycles to the event. A convenient Bike Parking Corral is available at 1250 San Carlos Avenue to store your bike. For more information about the event, please visit www.sancarloschamber.org or www.facebook.com/sancarlosartandwine or call the Chamber at (650) 593-1068.