Santa Clara Art & Wine Festival | City of Santa Clara

Saturday, Sept. 19 | 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Sunday, Sept. 20 | 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Central Park, 909 Kiely Blvd.

The 44th Annual Santa Clara Art & Wine Festival is a community event to raise money for local community groups and nonprofits. This FREE family-friendly event features over 170 artists and craft vendors, delicious food, live entertainment, premium wines and micro-brewed beer.

Water & Sewer Utilities reminds you to bring your reusable bottle for ice-cold refills all day at Tap Water Express!

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Festival Information

Parking & Transportation

Parking is limited. We encourage visitors to consider alternative transportation methods, such as walking, biking and/or carpooling, for a more convenient experience.

Rideshare Drop-off

Central Park Library, 2635 Homestead Road

Bike Parking:

Bike Parking will be located near the bridge closest to the Community Recreation Center.
- Free Bike Watch service will be provided.

Free Parking:

Central Park Library & Garage, 2635 Homestead Road,
- The library garage will close at 6:15 p.m. on Saturday and 5:15 p.m. on Sunday.
- Your vehicle must be out of the garage at these times, please plan accordingly.
Santa Clara First Baptist Church, 3111 Benton St., at the following times:
- Saturday, Sept. 19 – All day.
- Sunday, Sept. 20 – After 12 p.m.

Paid Parking:

Fatjo Field Parking Lot available for $15 per vehicle.
- All proceeds support local charities.
- The lot will open at 8 a.m. and re-entry is not allowed, please plan accordingly.
St Justin Catholic Church, 2655 Homestead Road, for $20 per vehicle.
Central Park Elementary School, 2720 Sonoma Place, for $15 per vehicle. Visitors must enter and be parked within the timeframe below but may leave at any time, please plan accordingly.
- Saturday, Sept. 19 – 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
- Sunday, Sept. 20 – 9:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
- Three ADA spots available (no charge)
- No EV charging spaces.

Important Notes:

ADA Parking is available along Patricia Drive and at both the Pavilion and CRC Parking Lots.
Pavilion and CRC Parking Lots are restricted to authorized personnel and ADA parking only.

Festival Map

Artist Booths

The festival includes over 170 artisan booths featuring leather goods, scented candles, lotions, ceramics, photography, custom jewelry, paintings, wine related items, unique hats, glassware, specialty pre-packaged foods and much more.

2026 Artist List (PDF)

Artist applications are no longer being accepted.

If you have questions, need additional information or would like to be added to the mailing list for future festivals, email festivalartists@santaclaraca.gov.

Beer & Wine

2026 Rotary of Santa Clara Wine List

White Wine

Wine	Description
2024 Fortino Pinot Grigio	Aged in stainless steel barrels to preserve the crisp, rich flavors with hints of stone fruits that leads to a slightly dry finish.
2025 J. Lohr Flume Crossing Sauvignon Blanc	Aromas of honeysuckle, lime, sweet herbs, and fig. Bright flavors of grapefruit, kiwi, key lime, and passion fruit.
2024 Wente Riva Ranch Chardonnay	Perfectly ripened apples, caramelized pineapple, and toasted brioche, creamy oak that hints at notes of crème Brule, along with a dollop of buttery richness.
Wycliff Sparkling Wine	Light, crisp and refreshing with lively bubbles and a clean, easy-drinking finish.
Mimosa	Sparkling wine and orange juice. Delicious!

Red Wine

Wine	Description
2022 Conundrum, Wagner Family Red Blend	Features dark red varietals including Zinfandel, Petite Sirah and Cabernet Sauvignon. Lavish fruit flavors and baking chocolate, smooth tannins that provide a distinctive, soft character.
2022 Angels Inc Pinot Noir	A rich juicy Pinot Noir sourced from the Central Coast. Fruit forward with an integrated oak presence, and a crush of berry and a vanilla-backed juiciness.
2023 Wente Southern Hills Cabernet	Vibrant notes of blackberries, cassis, and black cherry, complemented by subtle oak flavors of cocoa and a touch of fresh-baked gingerbread.

2026 Rotary of Santa Clara Craft Beer List

Craft Beer	ABV / IBU	Description
Russian River Brewing – Blind Pig IPA	6.25% / 70	A full-bodied, very hoppy West Coast-style IPA with citrus, pine, and fruity notes, and a nice dry, bitter finish. Generously hopped and true to style—hop-forward with just enough malt character and alcohol to balance it out.
Michelob Ultra	4.2% / 10	A superior American light lager. Brewed with the finest barley malt, select grains, and imported hops for a smooth, clean, refreshing beer with fewer carbohydrates and a crisp finish.
Elysian Brewing – Space Dust IPA	8.2% / 73	A light to medium IPA, the hopping is pure starglow energy, with Chinook to bitter and late and dry additions of Citra and Amarillo. A Totally Nebular IPA.
Golden Road Mango Cart	4.0% / 10	A wheat beer inspired by the iconic fruit cart vendors of L.A. This light beer is bursting with fresh, bright mango flavor and aroma and has a crisp finish.
Kona – Big Wave	4.4% / 26	A golden ale with a light body, tropical hop aroma and flavor, and a quenching finish. Made with caramel malt, which gives the beer its golden color, and a special blend of hops. Smooth, easy to drink, and refreshing.
Stella Artois	4.8% / 30	The Original European Lager from Belgium, with a pleasantly bitter hoppiness and refreshing, crisp finish with a distinct pale golden color.

Important Information

Glassware: Disposable glassware provided.
ID check (over 21 years) and alcohol sales will occur at the booths.
Wrist bands will be required to purchase beer or wine.
Maximum of two pours per purchase.
Pricing: $12 per Beer (16 oz.) or Wine (7 oz.)
Last call: Saturday at 6 p.m. and Sunday at 5. p.m.
Beer & Wine sales will benefit the following local charities & organizations:
- Santa Clara P.A.L.
- Santa Clara Schools Foundation
- Wilcox High School PTSA/Grad Night
- Santa Clara High School PTSA/Grad Night
- Kathleen MacDonald High School PTSA
- Steps for Success
- Friends of SC Elite Dance Team

Food Lineup

Bring your appetite! There will be plenty of tasty food options, with prices ranging from $4 to $25.

Please note: Food vendors will accept electronic payment only.

Non-Profit Groups

Proceeds from sales help these local nonprofit organizations and community groups raise funds for their annual programs and initiatives.

Organization	Menu Items
Wilcox HS Music Boosters	Turtle Ice Cream Sundaes, World-Famous Chocolate Bars
Santa Clara Host Lions	Linguica Sausage Sandwiches, Poultry Sausage Sandwiches, Corn on the Cob
Texas SnoBalls	BBQ Chicken Plates, BBQ Chicken Rice Bowls, Hand-Dipped Corn Dogs, Macaroni Salad, Rice, Beans
Liberty Lodge #299	Pulled Pork Sandwiches, Hot Links
BSA Troop #74	Italian Sausage Sandwiches, Falafel Sandwiches
Wilcox Dads, Grad & Moms	Soda, Water
St. Clare's Hispanic Community	Carne Asada or Chicken Tacos, Meat & Cheese Quesadillas, Churros
Buchser Music Association	Kettle Corn
Santa Clara Boys Baseball	Deep-Fried Oreos
Santa Clara Sister Cities Association	Charcuterie Cups
Santa Clara Kiwanis	Polish Sausages, Hot Dogs
Girl Scout Troop #60633	Watermelon & Blueberry Kabobs, Almond Roca, Watermelon Slushies
Wilcox Robotics	Small Funnel Cakes

Professional Groups

Organization	Menu Items
Watsonville Munchies	Quesabirria Tacos, Nachos, Pizza Birria, Agua Fresca
Berry Sweet	Freshly-made Tanghulu (Chinese candied fruit skewers)
La Papa Baked Potatoes & Roasted Corn	Loaded Baked Potatoes, Roasted Corn

Food Trucks

At this time, all food vendor spaces have been filled.

If you're interested in participating in future Parks & Recreation events, we'd love to hear from you! We're always looking to expand our food vendor interest list. To be considered for upcoming special events, please contact Angelique Wilson at anwilson@santaclaraca.gov.

Pavilion Stage Presented by Silicon Valley Power

Pavilion Stage Entertainment Lineup

Saturday, Sept. 19

10:15 - 11:15 a.m.	The Turnarounds
11:45 a.m. - 1 p.m.	Livewire
1:30 - 3 p.m.	First Call
3:45 - 6 p.m.	Neon Velvet

Sunday, Sept. 20

10 - 11 a.m.	TBT Jazz Trio
11:30 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.	Bululú
1:15 - 2:30 p.m.	Electric Rodeo
3:15 - 5 p.m.	Mercy & The Heartbeats

Gold Mine Stage presented by 49ers Cares

The Gold Mine Stage area features live entertainment, maker's artists and junior artists.

Gold Mine Stage Lineup:

Saturday, Sept. 19

10:15 - 10:35 a.m.	Wilcox High School Cheer Team
10:45 - 11:05 a.m.	Santa Clara High School Cheer Team
11:15 - 11:35 a.m.	Wilcox High School Dance Team
11:45 a.m. - 12:10 p.m.	Santa Clara Elite Dance Team
12:20 - 12:40 p.m.	Cupertino High School Golden Spurs Dance Team
12:55 - 1:20 p.m.	Waistline Drum Troupe
1:25 - 2:00 p.m.	Leomele Hula Hawaiian Band
2:10 - 3:10 p.m.	Niner Noise (49ers Drum Line)
3:20 - 4:00 p.m.	Parks & Recreation Choir Classes
4:10 - 4:55 p.m.	Earth, Wind, & Pancakes Band
5:05 - 5:50 p.m.	Singing Studio with Jessica Ford

Sunday, Sept. 20

11:15 a.m. - 12 p.m.	Kodenkan Jujitsu
12:15 - 12:35 p.m.	Ragmala
12:45 - 1:05 p.m.	The Dance Affair
1:15 - 1:45 p.m.	East West Music and Dance
1:55 - 2:25 p.m.	MacDonald High School Spirit Squads
2:35 - 3:10 p.m.	Montage Dance Studio
3:15 - 3:45 p.m.	MamboNova Studio
3:45 - 4:15 p.m.	Salsa Dancing w/ MamboNova Studio

Maker's Meadow

Located near the Meadow Community Stage, the Maker’s Meadow showcases handcrafted goods from local makers. Visitors can explore a variety of one-of-a-kind items and take advantage of hands-on DIY activities to create personal unique pieces.

Maker's Meadow Activities

Hair Toys by L
Quiet Riot Crafts
Elegance Henna Tattoo & Face Paint with Ariel Taylor
The DLT Jewelry Company
Eleventh Dimension Tattoo Arts
Stitches by Tiff
Wood Crafts Alebrijes
Flair Shuffle
Airbrush Alex

Contact Ashley Santos at asantos@santaclaraca.gov for more information.

Junior Artists

The festival proudly features local Junior Artists as part of the festivities held in Central Park. This unique opportunity allows young artists firsthand experience in entrepreneurship by selling their own handmade crafts, engaging with customers, and showcasing their talents to the community.

Junior Artists

Saturday, Sept. 19

AK 3D Prints
Boba Arts Studios
Caitlyn's Creations
Cozy Knots
Crochet by Allison
Crystalline Design
EM & M
Emma Lee Origami Charms
Eta Gao Scrunchies
Flora Weber Arts
Little Things
Love, Azalea
Makers & Mischief
M.O.K Seaside Keepsakes
Meet the Author: Aarna Agrawal
Morita The Kawaii
Nora's Bits & Baubles
Penny & MJ Crochet and more!
Slime & Printed Fun
The Jewelry Biz
Z Sisters

Sunday, Sept. 20

Anushka's Paintings
Boba Arts Studio
Crochet by Allison
Crochet by Leila
Crystalline Design
Happy Hands
Kawaii Craft Club
Love, Azalea
Makers & Mischief
Mango's Arts
Meet the Author: Aarna Agrawal
Nora's Bits & Baubles
Taksh Handmade Soaps
The Jewelry Biz
To Bee or Knot to Bee
Why Fashion Studio
Y-Art Studio
Z-Sisters
Zoey's Jewelry

The Junior Artist application is closed.

Contact Richard Chung at rchung@santaclaraca.gov for more information.

Arbor Amphitheater Entertainment

Arbor Amphitheater Entertainment Lineup:

Join the Santa Clara Parks & Rec Live! team on Saturday and Sunday as they bring fun and energy to the Arbor Amphitheater between performances at the Art & Wine Festival. Enjoy free music, dancing, games, crafts, and more for all ages. Activities are open to everyone, but space is limited.

Saturday, Sept. 19

10 - 10:30 a.m.	Parks & Rec Live!
11 - 11:45 a.m.	DJ Mark Macala
12 - 12:45 p.m.	Robotics Team: Mecha Mentises Demo
1 - 1:45 p.m.	DJ Jojo Dasilva
2 - 2:45 p.m.	Buchser Middle School Mariachi Band
3 - 3:45 p.m.	DJ Mark Macala
4 - 5 p.m.	DJ Mike Ramos
5:15 - 5:45 p.m.	Youth & Teen Center Fashion & Robotics Showcase

Sunday, Sept. 20

10:45 - 11:15 a.m.	DJ Mark Macala
11:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.	Parks & Rec Live!
12:30 - 1:15 p.m.	DJ Mark Macala
1:30 - 2 p.m.	Parks & Rec Live!
2:15 - 3 p.m.	DJ Mark Macala
3:15 - 4 p.m.	Robotics Team: Astro Bruins Demonstration
4 - 4:45 p.m.	Parks & Rec Live!

Magical Bridge Playground

Santa Clara City Library Activities

Art & Wine Activity Schedule

Saturday & Sunday: Visit our Bookmobile at the Festival!

Foundation & Friends Patio Booksale
Saturday & Sunday, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Support the Santa Clara City Library Foundation & Friends and buy some gently used books! The sale will be on the back patio of the Library near the Central Park entrance. For more information about our Foundation, visit lovethelibrary.org.

Library Art Scavenger Hunt
Saturday & Sunday, during Festival Hours
Pick up an art scavenger card at any service desk and discover all the art pieces in the library. Complete to win a prize!

Storytime at Magical Bridge
Saturday, 10:30 – 11 a.m. | Magical Bridge Playground Stage
Get ready to sing, clap, and laugh along as we share stories, catchy songs, and silly rhymes. Storytime is a playful way for kids of all ages to build early learning skills while having a great time with friends—and grownups get to join the fun too!

Bookmark Stories Community Art Project
Saturday & Sunday, 1 – 4:30 p.m. | Edinger Room
Bookmark Stories is a community art project that invites people to share their immigration journeys, whether their own or their family’s, through a simple, powerful medium: a bookmark. By writing or drawing on a small piece of paper, participants capture moments of transition, memory, and identity. We invite you to share your bookmark with the community collection displayed at the Stanford Health Library, Hoover Pavilion. Click here for more information about the Bookmark Stories Project

Library Photobooth
Saturday, 12 – 2 p.m. | Library Blvd.
Capture the moment! Stop by the Library’s photo booth between 12–2 p.m. during the Art & Wine Festival and take home a special keepsake photo to remember the day. Your attendance to this program grants permission to the City of Santa Clara to take your photograph and/or your child's photograph for marketing purposes.

Latinx Craft
Saturday, 2 – 4 p.m. | Redwood Room
Join us for a fun Latinx inspired craft! More details to come.

Teen Origami
Saturday, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. | Teen Area
Ready to turn paper into magic? Join us in the Teen Area for an awesome origami-making session co-hosted by Origami for Good, where you'll learn to fold everything from cool animals to wild shapes. No experience needed—just bring your creativity (and maybe a friend)! Open to tweens & teens. Drop in. First come, first served. Let’s get folding!

DIY Art Kit Pickup
Sunday, 1 – 2 p.m. | Library Blvd.
Pick up a free DIY Sunshine Art Kit and create something fun at home! All ages are welcome. Due to the project’s level of difficulty, children under age 12 may need assistance from an adult. Supplies are limited and will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis, while supplies last. Sunshine Art Kits — Grant funded by The Saratoga Rotary and donated by Art in Action, bringing the power of art to children for over 40 years.

Festival Merchandise

Visit City Department & Sponsor Booths

We are no longer accepting sponsors for this event.

City Departments

Sponsor Booths

Free Speech

Frequently Asked Questions

Are pets allowed?
- To ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all attendees – and your pets – please leave animals at home.
- Only service animals are allowed at the event. Service animals, including trained service dogs, assist people with disabilities and must not pose a threat to the health or safety of event guests. Under California law, falsely representing an animal as a trained service animal is a misdemeanor punishable by up to six months in jail and/or a fine of up to $1,000 (Penal Code Section 365.7(a)).
Can I smoke at the event?
- No, smoking is prohibited in the park.
Who do I contact for more information about the event?
- Contact the Community Recreation Center at 408-615-3140 or prcustomerserve@santaclaraca.gov.
Who do I contact for media inquiries?
- The City Manager's Office Communications Team, David Knight at dknight@santaclaraca.gov and Tyler Freitas at tfreitas@santaclaraca.gov.

Photo Disclaimer: You and your child’s attendance at any City of Santa Clara Parks & Recreation Department sponsored event constitutes your permission for your photographs to be used for promotional use.