Santa Clara Art & Wine Festival

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Junior Artist posing for a picture at her stall

People enjoying and dancing at live performances

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.

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, 2635 Homestead Road
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.
- Re-entry is not allowed, please plan accordingly.
St Justin Catholic Church, 2655 Homestead Road, for $20 per vehicle.

Important Notes:

Handicap Parking is available along Patricia Drive and at both the Pavilion and CRC parking lots.
Pavilion Parking Lot and CRC Parking Lot are restricted to authorized personnel and handicap parking only.

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.

The Artist portion of the 2026 Art & Wine Festival has been filled during the first jury. No additional applications are 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

Check back later for the beer and wine list.

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 local charities.

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

Meadow Community Stage

The Meadow Community Stage area features live entertainment, maker's artists and junior artists.

Meadow Community 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
1:35 - 2:10 p.m.	Leomele Hula Hawaiian Band
2:25 - 3:05 p.m.	Parks & Recreation Choir Classes
3:20 - 4:05 p.m.	Pancakes Band
4:20 - 5:05 p.m.	Singing Studio
5:20 - 5:45 p.m.	Fashion Show & Robotics Demo
5:40 - 6:00 p.m.	DJ Music

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

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

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

Sunday

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

The Junior Artist application is now closed.

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

Magical Bridge

Festival Merchandise

Visit City Department & Sponsor Booths

Free Speech

Festival FAQs

Are pets allowed?
- Service Animals are allowed at the event. A service animal that is a dog may be trained to benefit the person with a disability; however, they may not pose a threat to health or safety of guests at the event. Under California law, misrepresenting that a service animal is a trained service animal is a misdemeanor punishable by up to six months imprisonment and/or up to a $1,000 fine (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

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