The 41st Fremont Festival of the Arts will be held on Saturday, Aug. 2 and Sunday, Aug. 3 from 10am to 6pm in downtown Fremont. This free annual event is one of the biggest Bay Area parties of the summer, often attracting thousands of people eager to taste delicious street eats, shop for unique gifts and enjoy local entertainment.
Organized by the Fremont Chamber of Commerce, the festival takes place on Paseo Padre Parkway, Walnut Avenue and Liberty Street. Continuous music will play on two stages, with a variety of street performers added to the mix. Children will be especially delighted with their very own area, Kid City, filled with rides, games and kid-friendly performances.
Artist booths will feature a variety of handmade wares, from paintings and drawings, to jewelry and clothing, to household decorations and furnishings. A business marketplace will highlight local services, offering special deals and promos to festival attendees…plus a few fun prizes and giveaways.
And of course there’s the food. With ingredients and condiments ranging from unique rubs, spice blends and marinades, to designer oils and vinegars, to flavorful chutneys and relishes, attendees won’t know what to try first. They’ll also be tempted by handmade jerkies, varietal honeys, seasoned and candied nuts and, of course, a wide variety of delectable desserts.
Plus food trucks courtesy of Food Truck Mafia, serving everything from tacos and pizza, to BBQ ribs, to lobster rolls. And don’t forget dessert—donuts, cotton candy, ice cream, oh my! Hungry festival goers can wash everything down with some beer or wine, or maybe some lemonade, all provided by local tap rooms, wineries and restaurants.
Over 1,000 volunteers are needed to help run the festival, which began at the Fremont Hub in 1983. All proceeds benefit local nonprofits. An impressive $11,000,000 has been raised by the festival to date. And of course the event could not happen without the generosity of local sponsors, including the City of Fremont, NBC Bay Area and BART.
For more information visit: fremontfestival.net
