Santa Clara, Calif. – September 7, 2005 – Join us at the annual Santa Clara Art and Wine Festival in beautiful Central Park, 909 Kiely Boulevard. This spectacular event will be held on Saturday and Sunday, September 17 and 18, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Start the morning in a peaceful setting and partake in a delicious pancake breakfast at the Pavilion. Spend your afternoon strolling through the park and browsing among a variety of 175 arts and crafts booths, with items ranging from fine paintings to toys, jewelry, ceramics, and more.

Enjoy the premium wines served by J. Lohr, Wente, Bargetto, and Emilio Guglielmo wineries or micro-brewed beer provided by Gordon Biersch Brewing Company. Satisfy your taste buds in “Food Alley,” where two dozen community groups will cook up international food favorites such as linguica sandwiches, tamales and burritos, and Chinese chicken salad.

Each day offers a variety of continuous live entertainment on four stages, located throughout scenic Central Park. Enjoy talented community groups performing on the Meadow Stage. In Kids Kingdom, there is live entertainment for even the youngest members of your family to enjoy. Relax while listening to music provided by international musicians at the Fountain Stage. In the Pavilion, swing to the sounds of popular bands, including David Ladd’s Downtown All Stars and the Joe Sharino Band.

Bring the whole family, to Kids Kingdom…the children’s area of the Santa Clara Art & Wine Festival! Kids Kingdom is bigger and better than ever, as it continues to expand its venue to offer something for everyone! Climb to great heights on the Rock Climbing Wall, pet a pigmy goat at the Petting Zoo, take a ride on the All- American Choo Choo, slide down a Giant Slide, put your creative skill to work with the Hands-On Craft booths, visit the Fire Safety Trailer or have your picture taken with a police vehicle. Kids Kingdom, you don’t want to miss it!

Admission to the festival is free and there is plenty of parking. Proceeds from the two-day festival will benefit local charities. For further information, call the Community Recreation Center at (408) 615-3140 or visit www.santaclaraartandwine.com.