Considered one of California's best festivals, more than 80,000 visitors are expected to pour onto the downtown streets for this colorful extravaganza of art, music, food, wine and all-around family fun. Hours are from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. both days.
Admission is free.
The festival will present 200 exhibitors showing original handmade work in ceramics, glass, fine art, jewelry, leather, textiles, and wood. Chefs' Demonstrations Gentry Magazine, based in Menlo Park, has once again organized an exciting two days of cooking demonstrations by local chefs. Ten chefs will prepare dishes that reflect their imagination and style, while offering fair-goers delicious samples and recipes written for the home cook. Jesse Ziff Cool, well-known author, restauranteur, and leading figure on the Bay Area food scene, returns to add her colorful commentary as master of ceremonies. An international menu from 20 gourmet food vendors will include refreshing and mouthwatering fare along with super-premium wines and microbrews.