Special Events & Festivals:
Folsom Spring Arts & Crafts Show - 4/28/19
This will be my second year attending this event (also come see me at their Christmas Market in December!) and I am excited to be joining the group again. This is a fun, family-friendly event with great artists displaying their wares on the streets of beautiful downtown Folsom.
For information about the show, visit: http://www.historicfolsom.org/2019/04/28/1550/spring-arts-and-crafts-fair
Saratoga Rotary Art Show - 5/4 & 5/5/19
This is my fifth year participating in this show, which benefits the Saratoga Rotary Club. Saratoga Rotarians are proud of the 60+ years of tradition this Art Show represents. Since their beginnings in the Village of Saratoga, the Art Show has grown considerably. Proceeds from the Art Show have given more than $2.5 million to local and international organizations.Please stop by if you're in the area to enjoy a wide variety of artwork, terrific food and great entertainment. There is a children's area to entertain the little ones and beer & wine for the big ones! The event is held at the beautiful, woodsy West Valley College campus.
For information about the show, visit: http://www.saratogarotaryartshow.org/
Art on the Main - 5/18 & 5/19/19
In the late 1980's, I worked in Walnut Creek and have always had a special place in my heart for this elegant & beautiful city. Originally founded in 1911 as "The Grape Festival," the festival has evolved with the times and became known as "The Walnut Festival" since 1936. Other than a hiatus during World War II, the association presenting this event has been going strong for over 83 years. With over 100 handcrafted art vendors, this year is sure to be just as amazing as it has been for nearly a century! (This particular event - one of several put on throughout the year - has been going strong for 38 years.) I am thrilled to be a part of this event for the first year this year (2019) and hope to see old friends as well as meeting new ones at this event.
For information about the show, visit: http://www.thewalnutfestival.org/
Kiwanis Art Fiesta - 6/1 & 6/2/19
2019 is my third year participating in this show as an art vendor, but I have attended as a customer several times. In fact, this show has been going strong for more than 60 years! The quality and variety of the art featured during this weekend is unsurpassed. Jewelry, painting, photography, pottery, metal work, woodwork, glass, and fine textiles are just some of the styles you'll find. I am proud & excited to be joining this venue! Please stop by if you're in the area to enjoy a wide variety of artwork, terrific food and great entertainment. The event is held in the Pavillions Shopping Center, which is gorgeous & lush & has some wonderful eateries. Come make a day of it!
For information about the show, visit: http://www.kiwanisartfiesta.org/
Graeagle Arts & Crafts Fair - Great American Crafts - 7/20 & 7/21/19
I adore the town of Graeagle - about 30 minutes from Truckee on one side and about 30 minutes from Reno on the other. Graeagle is a quaint town nestled in a small, gorgeous valley in the Sierras. Known for their luxurious golf courses as well as their gourmet food & wine, the town is the perfect weekend getaway. And this little art show is a great way to finish off a weekend mini-vaca. Stop on by Graeagle Park, located in the center of town right off of the "freeway," and check out the fabulous art, jewelry and food handcrafted by nearly 100 artists. I love the people here, and you will love the art!
For information about the show, visit: https://www.eventa.us/events/blairsden-graeagle-ca/48th-annual-graeagle-arts-crafts-fair
Fire On The Mountain - 7/27 & 7/28/19
This will be my fourth year participating in this show & the 30th (plus!) year of the festival. The quaint streets of downtown Twain Harte are closed to traffic to accommodate nearly 100 fine artists selling their artwork, as well as the stage with continuous live music all weekend! Please stop by if you're in the area to enjoy a wide variety of artwork, terrific food and great entertainment. The event is held in Twain Harte, just the other side (from Sacramento) of Sonora. The scenery is gorgeous and the town has a great sense of community!
For information about the show, visit: https://www.fireonthemountain.com/
Graeagle Arts & Crafts Fair - 8/17 & 8/18/19
I adore the town of Graeagle - about 30 minutes from Truckee on one side and about 30 minutes from Reno on the other. This is my second show here during this Summer, and I am thrilled about that! Graeagle is a quaint town nestled in a small, gorgeous valley in the Sierras. Known for their luxurious golf courses as well as their gourmet food & wine, the town is the perfect weekend getaway. And this little art show is a great way to finish off a weekend mini-vaca. Stop on by Graeagle Park, located in the center of town right off of the "freeway," and check out the fabulous art, jewelry and food handcrafted by nearly 100 artists. I love the people here, and you will love the art!
For information about the show, visit: https://www.professionalartisansco-op.com/our-shows
Mountain View Art & Wine Festival - 9/7 & 9/8/19
2019 will be year two at this event for me. This event has been running since 1971 and is one of the longest running events in the city. The main street through Mountain View's downtown district is shut down to street traffic to make room for literally hundreds of artists' booths. The selection is varied and includes just about everything "art" you could possibly imagine and some of the best food around. (I bought a garlic brie "pie" that was to die for - YUM!) If you are looking for a nice little day trip to the Bay Area, come on down to Mountain View the first weekend in September, and make sure you stop by and say hi!
For information about the show, visit: http://chambermv.org/festival
Sacramento Arts Festival - 10/25 & 10/26 & 10/27/19 (Friday through Sunday)
The 22nd Annual Sacramento Arts Festival—the best ever in quality and variety— returns to the Sacramento Convention Center November 4, 5, 6. The festival features 225 of America's best contemporary craftspeople and fine artists offering more than 15,000 original works. In addition to all the visual art, the festival features continuous live Main Stage entertainment including the GG Amos Blues Band, The Kurt Ribak Jazz Quartet, and Yolo Mambo, world music quartet. Hungry festivalers can dine on Restaurant Row from great area restaurants offering a variety of delicious edibles including Greek, Indian and American cuisine. This will be the fourth year I have shown my work & I am excited to be back!
For information about the show, visit: http://www.sacartsfest.com/visitor_home.html
Folsom Christmas Arts & Craft Fair - 12/8/19 (Sunday only)
Come and join us for the 52 annual Christmas Arts & Craft Fair in downtown Folsom. This will be my third year attending this event and I am excited to be joining this group of talented artisans again. This is a fun, family-friendly event with great artists displaying their wares on the streets of beautiful downtown Folsom.
For information about the show, visit: http://www.historicfolsom.org/2019/12/08/1919/52nd-christmas-craft-fair
Please check back regularly, as I will be adding more venues throughout the year!