The San Carlos Art & Wine Faire celebrates its 23rd year
Saturday and Sunday, October 12 and 13, 2013. 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 areas finest wines and microbrews, 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 noon to 4:30 p.m. featuring live
children’s music, singing and dancing, the magic of Gerald Joseph, and Ballet
Folklorico. 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 Jazz by Design,
which will play from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., and Caravanserai (Santana Tribute
Band) from 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. on the Downtown Park Stage, while Kickback
(dance, Latin and soul) will play from noon to 2:30 p.m. and The Riptides (60’s
oldies rock and roll) will perform from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. on the San Carlos Avenue Stage.
On Sunday, Inoahband (R&B, soul) will play from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and Apple Z (dance band) will play from 3:30 p.m. to 5: 30 p.m. on
the Downtown Park Stage, while Stompy Jones (swing) will play from noon to 2:30
p.m. and the Mersey Beach (60’s music party band) will perform from 3:30 p.m.
to 5:30 p.m. on the San Carlos Avenue Stage.
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Wine tasting will be offered by Coppola Winery, Cuvée Wine
Cellars, Domenico Winery, Perelli-Minetti Winery, Simi Winery and Wild Horse
Winery. Sparking wines include Gloria Ferrer Blanc de Noirs & Sonoma Brut,
J Vineyards, Coppola Winery-Sofia, Mumm Napa Brut and Ruffino Prosecco and
Moscato. Beers on tap from Sierra Nevada Brewing Company will be Pale Ale,
Blonde Ale, Kellerweis, Torpedo Extra IPA and Northern Hemisphere Harvest.
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 contact the Chamber at (650) 593-1068.
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 https://www.sancarloschamber.org
or www.facebook.com/sancarlosartandwine or call (650) 593-1068.
