Love this event. It's was held in the most beautiful space for an art festival of all the ones I've attended. Enjoyed walking around looking at beautiful artwork under the canopy of the redwoods, instead of the usual concrete outdoor space. This art festival is surrounded by nature among the redwood trees. The event was well organized with air conditioned shuttles to take you to and from the parking areas along Skyline Blvd. Not to mention the "huge as your face" cookies in different flavors (the proceeds from the yummy cookies support the Kings Mountain Elementary School). Event is free. Aside from showcasing various artists, it's also helping fundraise for the Kings Mountain community and fire prevention. They have music, beautiful art pieces, food for purchase, and great venue. The volunteers from little kids to adults were all very welcoming and helpful. Highly recommend this event. They have lots of portable restrooms. There are picnic benches in the food section of the event. Street parking along Skyline Blvd. There's also parking in a dirt lot about a mile from the event entrance charging $10. No dogs allowed except service animals. read more

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The first thing to know about Kings Mountain Art Fair is the parking situation is going to be bad. Parking is almost entirely on the side of the road, often on the edge of a cliff or against a hill - if you have a larger car, it's going to be rough. Make sure your tires don't cross the white line and prepare to walk on the highway (dodging rearview mirrors and cars) to get to the fair. Once you get to the fair you'll note it's entirely in the woods. The fire team has put down sawdust and you'll be hiking, but it's a gorgeous space and a very unique fair. Many of the artists make use of the space and set their items up in the trees or brush. That being said, we're pretty sure we won't return as Kings Mountain Road was deeply unpleasant to drive through, even with a small car. It was incredibly narrow, twisty, with low-speed cyclists the entire way. Skyline Blvd is the only other option and while it was a much nicer drive it was quite crowded. Overall, I enjoyed my visit, but don't see myself coming back. read more

Very talented artesians. Beautiful unimaginable art. However, one person who was extremely rude and racist can shadow the experience. The rude and racist woman of stand #26 discriminated against me when I politely asked if i could try one of her wool hats. She responded: " you could try them only if you must" but i know you are not buying anything so i prefer you don't ". I responded: " you don't know that! You don't have to be racist ". She ignored my response so i walked away. People like that woman should not be allowed to participate in these kind of events,specially when people from all races attend these events . The organizers must take these reviews seriously so these racist people are stopped from ever participating! read more

Kings Mountain Art Fair - The racist woman - Arts & Crafts Near Me - Woodside, California

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Wow, I'm so glad that I heard about this art fair, which happens once a year over LDW. Incredible event. Over 130 art vendors in the redwoods. Beautiful backdrop. Super well-run and organized. All volunteer led and portion of proceeds go towards a great cause. I was a little nervous about parking, but it was a breeze (we arrived around 10:45am -- it opens at 10am). Only feedback is that food lines can get quite long, so recommend eating either before or after. Very kid friendly as well. Can't wait to make this a yearly tradition and come back. read more

Kings Mountain Art Fair takes place over Labor Day Weekend up in the magical redwoods along Skyline Blvd, near the town of Woodside. Part of the proceeds from art sales as well as most, if not all, of their food sales goes to the Kings Mountain Fire Department. I had only gone once before last weekend, probably back in 2009. It's still going strong, albeit with a 3 year hiatus during Covid. This year I noticed they were promoting their artists on social media and I was reminded about what a special venue and event this is. The art is quite literally amongst the trees on the grounds of the Kings Mountain Community Center. The setting in the redwoods makes this an extra special show and everything you're viewing is truly art (this is not your typical art & wine festival.) This is a juried show and everything was beautiful and unique. Even if you don't purchase anything, it's a lovely way to spend a summer weekend day. Art under the redwoods-I can't think of a better Bay Area art fair. Know If you go: - plan to park and walk quite a distance -parking is along Skyline and you must stay within the white lines or get ticketed -there is a shuttle but it wasn't clear where it originates and where the stops are -comfy shoes-you'll be walking on wood shavings and some packed dirt pathways at the festival -water (you'll need it-it's a good amount of walking and if it's a weekend with a heatwave like we just experienced, you'll be grateful for hydration. - admission is free but try to buy a drink or snack or even a full lunch to support the community. I won't wait 10+ years to attend again! I'll be back in 2023. read more

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Enjoying a beautiful Sunday morning at the Kings Mountain Art Fair where over 200 very talented and diversified artists are displaying some of the most creative works I've seen. That this art show is held in a redwood forest and many artists use recycled products makes it all the better. That they sell cookies the size of frisbees with proceeds going to the local fire department and schools makes this a class act. Come early (by 10am) as parking can be a problem... but they offset that with shuttle service. read more

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Just a lot of fun for all ages. Great quality artists to shop from. The food was good and loved the beautiful scenery. Local EMS is very attentive if you need their help. Didn't get to see everything booth, but it was highly enjoyable and we did make a few purchases. Looking forward to next year's event. There are ATMs on site and vendors have e pay options. Dress in layers and wear comfortable shoes. read more

Kings Mountain Art Fair - Arts & Crafts Near Me - Woodside, California

Probably the BEST art festival in California... We hit up ALL of the art fairs and open studio events in the bay area. This one, for us anyway, beats them all. I called it, "art without walls"... It's set in the wonderful redwoods of Woodside, at the Kings Mountain location. See the pics that have been posted of this year and past events. It's beautiful, and well organized (this year anyway). We were lucky enough to find parking very close by, but there are shuttle trolleys that pick people up from both directions going to and from the event. There are a whole lot of artists here, with all kinds of medium. The atmosphere is so relaxing, and the artists are extremely nice and easy to talk with. We picked up a couple pieces and are very happy with them. There are a good number of portable restrooms that were being very well maintained throughout the day. There is also a mini food court area which also was being exceptionally well run. Lot's of long picnic tables to sit at too. All in all, it really is well done! read more

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The 2017 edition of the King's Mountain Art Fair was unusual for the heat, which led organizers to install misting stations in several spots to cool off tired visitors, but otherwise it was more of the same: good food and drink, a worthy cause, great art, and towering trees. This combination of community, consumables, craftsmanship, and calming nature is pretty unbeatable, and the 3-day Labor Day holiday is well suited to the event, which is more than a little disruptive to the regular flows of weekend traffic on Skyline Boulevard. Parking on the side of the highway slows things down, while the open-air shuttle buses trundle between parking lots otherwise filled with hikers and trail runners intent on exploring Purisima Creek Redwood Open Space Preserve, one of the premier spots on the Peninsula for outdoor adventure. The artwork ranges from photography, painting, and outdoor sculpture to things like hand-woven rugs, glass and metal collectibles, jewelry, hats, clothing, and other household items (even brooms). An excellent craft beer selection (IPA, pilsner, Maerzen, even a Doppelbock) and wine from J. Lohr (Cabernet, Pinot, Chardonnay) complimented the food and drink options suitable for families with kids as well as older guests. Much of the pleasure of the art fair is strolling through the redwoods on gently rolling terrain (occasionally a bit steeper), enjoying the beautiful things and playing a small part in an annual local fundraiser designed to support the volunteer fire department that is based here as well as a local elementary school. It's a bit of a break before the storms of fall and winter, and a chance to celebrate a 3-day weekend by doing something quirky, diverting, and fun. Sure, you could celebrate Labor Day with a new mattress or automobile, or countless other online sales deals. But in an age on online retail and free delivery shipping, there is something deliciously subversive about strolling through booths with wonderful artwork shaded by real-life redwoods that grow in quiet splendor above the likes of Facebook and Google in the valley down below. And if you like your first taste of the area, you can always return on another weekend to go hiking in Purisima or trail running in Huddart Park. Or go cycling on King's Mountain Road. While the Kings Mountain Air Fair comes but once a year, the redwoods, the hiking trails, and the winding mountain roads, they are here longer term and don't mind the occasional visitor. Keep this special event in mind the next time you're planning a Labor Day weekend and want to do something more than BBQ in the backyard! read more

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Nice to have an art fair in the redwoods, but two issues. First and foremost, the parking is a nightmare. LOTS of traffic. We had to park very far away, which required a very LONG walk. In addition, the parking spots are very narrow and hard to get into. On the way back, we noticed a sheriff's truck taking pictures of cars where the tires were over the white line. Also saw a tow truck. It was only then that we saw small white signs placed sporadically on the trees on the side of the road indicating that cars would be towed. HOW do you see the signs when you are trying to drive on a narrow road, looking for parking? And frankly, walking to the entrance the focus is on the road (not small, limited signs on the trees) to prevent getting run over. Looks to me this was just an opportunity for the county to make $$$ on parking and tow fees. At the entrance we saw a sign that said no dogs allowed except service animals. Then we saw two dogs on leashes by different people with no indication that they were service dogs. One was walked by a young man (in his 20's) walking a large pit bull, with no sign of a service vest. The man/teenager looked fit to run a marathon. He walked right past the people at the front. So we put our 19 lb poodle in a backpack, but the lady at the entrance said "no dogs, only service animals". Wondering why she did not say anything to the guy with the large pit bull? If there is a rule, please enforce it for all, not just people you feel like picking on...our dog is 1/3 the size and in a backpack. I've been there previously many years ago but forgot about the big clusterf*** to park. Not worth the drive and hassle on a holiday weekend... read more

If there is one place where my wife and I are incompatible, it's on the whole concept of the arts and crap fair. She loves them. She marvels at the crocheted toaster cozies, toe rings, henna tattoos, incense, beer can wind chimes and purses made out of license plates. Or cigar boxes. Or vegetable leather. She is fascinated with people who scamper from the Gilroy Garlic Festival to the Stockton Asparagus Festival to the Yuba City Herpes Festival in huge Ford Econoline vans full of handmade soap. Or ceramic cat heads. Or cowboy hats made out of hemp. If any of this stuff was at all necessary, they would sell it at Safeway. By the register. Is there anything more uncomfortable than peering into a display case of jewelery 'handmade by Bernice' that is so butt ugly you just want to point and laugh...but Bernice is hovering over you with a hopeful look in her bloodshot eyes? Or trying to keep a straight face while looking at 'art' that you wouldn't put on your refrigerator if your second grader brought it home from school? Hell, you'd probably bust open his college fund and blow it on beer and porn figuring that he's, well, not exactly university material. The King's Mountain Art Fair is nothing like that. It seems like they really screen the artists. It's very high quality and very creative. Most of it so expensive that you really wouldn't seriously consider buying it but it's fun to walk through the enchanted forest and look at it. The setting is so beautiful and the people are so friendly that it makes for a very nice day. The food is great and the beer selection was pretty amazing for a small town art fair. Plus all the food and beer is very reasonably priced. It is really hilly so it's not remotely wheelchair accessible. Minus one star for the bizarre parking situation that was designed by those Critical Mass bicycle dudes in conjunction with Franz Kafka and Ted Kaczynski. read more

Fantastic event with many amazing artists. Great food and music. Great time for family and friends. This is a must see festival. I'm glad they came back after Covid. read more

Went to Kings Mtn Art Fair for the first time Mon 9/3/12 starting at Teague Hill. We're hikers so it's no big deal it was maybe 2.5 miles one way. Warm day & they hike fast so not feeling so good. Got there & used the porta potty first. There were maybe 20 of them & seemed clean. Potable water was available with soap & paper towels to wash up. Lines for food was long, but it seemed to move. Prices were reasonable I picked up a menu: Hamburger, cheeseburger $7, chili cheeseburger $9, grilled chicken on a bun $7, sausage on roll $7, vegi burger $6, chili $5, turkey sandwich $6, pbj sandwich $3, nachos $3, corn $2, cole slaw $3, Sodas $2, milk $1, coffee (Peet's) $2, Beer $6, Wine $7. Giant Cookies $5 fundraiser for King Mtn Elementary School - toffee sold out!, peanut butter, chocolate chip, oatmeal raisin, snickerdoodle, lemon sugar. I just tried some samples - just ok. Lots of cool art sold by vendors. I liked Gary's Custom Wood Clocks; Dirk Yuricich Photography, I Make Bells. NO Dogs, Pets, Horses, Bikes, Rollerskates Allowed, but of course I saw dogs! There's shuttle service available along Skyline Blvd. We didn't use it. Check it out next yr if you didn't go this Labor Day Weekend. read more

I will never be able to happily attend a street fair again after attending the Kings Mountain Art Fair. Set in the Redwood Forests up on Skyline Boulevard, the atmosphere here felt so magical that you almost expected pixies and fairies to emerge and join in the fun. Held annually during Labor Day weekend, the festival features fine artists from the West Coast, great food (including a variety of gigantic cookies sold by the elementary school) and a nice sized kid activity area where the littles one can read, create and hang out in a tee pee. Proceeds benefit the Kings Mountain Volunteer Fire Brigade and elementary school. Take note: Wear good walking shoes because much of the festival is sloped and all of it is scattered throughout the forest. Bring a sweatshirt as well, it can get chilly in such a lush Redwood forest! Parking is challenging! Most of the parking is along the sides of Skyline, a two-lane winding road frequented by bicyclists and motor cyclists. It can be a little awkward for cars and pedestrians to co-mingle. Please make sure that you wedge your car completely over the white line at the shoulder when parking and keep little ones close as you walk. While most drivers negotiating the area of the festival do so with great care, it only takes one careless moment for a fun outing to turn tragic! For more info, visit: http://www.kingsmountainartfair.org/ read more

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The Kings Mountain Art Fair is always a good one -- art fairs in general are usually fun to walk around, but the location for this one really is unbeatable, with vendors scattered along pathways through the stunning redwood forest that the woodsy part of the aptly named town of Woodside is famous for. Proceeds go to the Kings Mountain Volunteer Fire Brigade who keep the residents of the area safe -- in turn all of the volunteers for the art fair are area residents, so it's really a nice community affair with a lot of local flair. The fair always takes place on Labor Day weekend, and the weather tends to be pretty nice most years, but the most recent fair was a bit cold and drippy from the fog the first day, with things warming up after that. Even a cold fair is still gorgeous, and the fog and morning sunlight makes for just about the most beautiful scene you can imagine, with the sun rays bursting through the foggy forest in a Lord of the Rings type display....just gorgeous. You'll find a pretty wide assortment of artists including both locals and some from pretty far-flung areas -- I saw one jewelry vendor from my home-base of Florida. Some of my favorite artists and artisans from this most recent fair: Karl Schroen, a knife maker from Sebastopol, CA....exquisite knives and a long-time fair participant; Shawn Tsai from Orange County - some of the most amazing glass work you'll ever see...amazingly detailed works...I'd love to get one of his lionfish glass sculptures; Kathleen Alexander from Hawaii...masterful watercolor paintings - picked up a few smaller prints at the fair and they are beautiful! One big tip for visiting the art fair is to arrive EARLY. There are no big parking lots, so you're going to be competing for roadside parking along Skyline Blvd, and the nearby spots fill up fast. There is a free trolley shuttle that makes life easy if you end up parking a mile away, but you'll keep the stress of finding a good spot down by beating the crowds. If you're coming from Hwy. 92, traffic tends to back up on the weekends, so that's another reason to get there early! read more

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My first time. They serve a delicious fresh cooked breakfast (eggs and pancakes) @8am. The art festival opened @10am. It's located in a beautiful redwood forest setting. It's well organized. There's road side shoulder parking and parking lot with a shuttle trolley. The outdoor port-a-potties were the cleanest I've ever seen and they service them periodically. Cute outdoor sinks. Caution: lots of traffic. read more

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The KMAF is an annual ritual for me and my family. We love the mix of familiar artists and newcomers and revel in the opportunity to share the beauty of the redwoods with first time visitors for whom the art fair is something of a novelty. Tips for visiting include early arrival times, comfortable shoes, and some spending money for craft beer, wine, or a light lunch. The artwork is outstanding and the ambiance is unforgettable! read more

Kings Mountain Art Fair - Arts & Crafts Near Me - Woodside, California

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This is our favorite art fair. We couldn't get it together to get there early & got stuck in traffic on 92. By the time we got to Skyline the traffic thinned out. We got there about 1:30. Parking worked out pretty easy and they have free shuttles along Skyline. We are always real impressed with the quality and variety of the art at this fair. And the food they have is real good too. You can't beat the setting among the redwoods. If we're at home in the Bay Area over Labor Day weekend we try to attend. We've found some reasonably priced high quality items for us and as gifts here. The fact that it is all to support the volunteer fire department makes us feel good. Everyone supports volunteer firefighters. If you go, you will have a great time. read more

This art fair is the best! Pets might not be allowed on signs, but I always see many well behaved dogs! I personally love them!

What a GREAT art fair in the beautiful forest! We had a very good experience. It was very well organized with many friendly voluteers (adults and kids) who helped in the dining areas and the restroom areas. And the artists were great! Highly recommended! I made a small donation to support the school/firemen and hope they will continue this art fair every year. read more

Always a great art fair set in the cool trees. Low priced but tasty food compared to other art fairs. Excellent music. Interesting artists. It's the perfect blend for a perfect day out. read more

What a great way to spend Labor Day weekend in the beautiful forest with art. Although it was so hot that weekend, it didn't feel too bad especially because I went on Sunday when it cooled down ~10 degrees. The fair is spread out through the park with some stalls on hills. The art ranges from ceramics, photography, jewelry, knives, and painting. I really enjoyed this small section near a tree stump with bells made by "I Make Bells" from Half Moon Bay. Ringing them was very meditative quality about them. Wish I had a house to mount one. There were also whimsical paintings by Lary Mckee and very beautiful vases by Bonnie Belt. There was also a gentleman (didn't get his name) that forged knives and had beautiful handles such as antler that has been etched. Check them out. There was also a space for artist who reside on King's Mountain showcasing their works. I was mostly looking for a compote for ikebana but sadly I didn't find one. Still enjoyed the beautiful art and space. Getting to Kings Mountain from Woodside Rd could be a bit scary. It's a winding road with turns that are like U-turns and lanes that look like your car just fits perfectly. Once you get near Skyline, you'll see lots of cars parked on the side of the road. We got there around noon and people were leaving and told us there's plenty of spots up near the entrance. We didn't want to risk it, so we parked (make sure you park in the white lines) and walked on the side of the road for 10 minutes and reached to the fair. They did say on their website that you can hike to the art fair which I wanted to do but it was so hot and I thought if I bought something it would be difficult to carry back. They do serve food and drinks there but I didn't get any. I did get a extremely large cookie that elementary school children were selling for $5 with proceeds going to them. There were also elementary school children volunteering to pick up the trays and throw the trash away. Great community run event. I will definitely be returning for years to come. read more

Are you KIDDING me! We drove 45 minutes to get to Woodside, climbed that uphill windy 4-mile road to get to Hwy 35 and we see all these cars parked along the road and a Shuttle Stop sign. So we finally find parking and we walk to the shuttle pick-up point and we wait. And we wait. And we wait! It was close to an hour we stood there! No shuttle! I lost my husband to a totally foul and pissed mood. Me too. We got there at around 12:30 and finally got in our car and left at 1:30. What the hell happened ! ! How poorly organized could this have been! The vendors need to know they missed some willing paying customers, thank you very much. We had a number of things we wanted to do today and decided we would go to the Kings Mountain Fair above all else. Totally ruined our precious day off. read more

Checking out fine arts and crafts in a beautiful redwood setting...one of the most relaxing ways to spend a holiday weekend. The Kings Mountain Art Fair is held every year the weekend of Labor Day. (This year was the 43rd annual event.) Over 200 artists show and sell their works of art at the event. Admission is free, as is the shuttle bus on Skyline Blvd. Yes, it can get quite crowded up here, but once you've found a parking spot the rest of the day is quite enjoyable. Proceeds benefit Kings Mountain Volunteer Fire Brigade and Kings Mountain Elementary School. All Art Fair workers, staff and management volunteer their time. Bookmark this event for next year and (easily) support these local organizations. read more

Proceeds from Kings Mountain Art Fair benefits their volunteer fire department, the vendors are high quality, not all high priced. The setting is really beautiful, this year weather was phenomenal. If you are not going to arrive by 9am, you will be mired in traffic. So get your butt out of bed by 7:30am, hit the road in time for the pancake breakfast 8am-10am. then check out the vendors, spend some money (don't be a llookiloo with your hands in your pockets). Most of the vendors donate 15% of their sales to the volunteer fire dept. There is no admission fee to the event. Local residents started the Art Fair in 1963 as a fundraiser to help create a volunteer fire company for the remote Kings Mountain community. The first fair, held in a red barn, featured mostly local artists and raised $50. The fair has only grown since, and now has a reputation as one of the best art shows on the West Coast. read more

This Art Fair ROCKS!!! The hardest part is finding a place to park, but once you've done that, relax and enjoy yourself. There are free shuttles to take you to the fair. You will find yourself in an incredibly serene setting in the redwoods. Warning that you will be walking up and down hills, it's not a huge work out but you need to step carefully. The artists and crafts people are high quality. There are some very reasonably priced bargains but some items are way out of most people's price ranges. Example - bird's eye maple rocking chair for $11,000!! Everyone is friendly, the food & beverages are high quality at a reasonable price. Compared to the other major art festival over Labor Day in the Bay Area (Sausalito)--I prefer this any day. read more

We had a lovely time at the Kings Mountain Art Fair! It was every bit worth the trek. Parking is along Skyline Boulevard and can be a bit daunting, but that's the worst of it. Once you get into the fair, you're greeted by friendly volunteers and high-quality work by local artists. The vibe is warm and unpretentious, and the artists seem genuinely happy to be part of the event. There's also plenty of food (giant cookies this year!). One recommendation: closed-toes shoes. The grounds were covered in some kind of mulch-like material. I regretted wearing flip-flops. Make a visit and support local artists! read more

The Kings Mountain Art Fair has been a Bay Area tradition for almost half a century. Held at the height of the fire season, the proceeds from the fair fund the local volunteer fire department. Architect Ardyth Woodruff, the original fair co-chairman, has volunteered at every fair since it started in 1963. "In 1964, there was a 1600 acre fire that our volunteer fire department was trying to fight with garden hoses and grit. We knew we had to get serious about fire protection. We used the Art Fair to raise funds for equipment and to build a firehouse. We knew it had to be a top quality show to encourage people to drive to our beautiful but remote community." Kings Mountain is one of the oldest and most selectively juried events of its kind in the Bay Area. It is rated as one of the top three art events in California by Sunshine magazine and one of the top twenty art fairs in the western United States by the Harris List. The fair features the works of over 130 juried artists who are selected from applicants from throughout the United States and Canada. The redwood forest setting surrounded by hiking trails provides a unique day of outdoor leisure and quality art. Unlike street fairs, the artist booths are set up on the forest floor, with old growth redwood trees providing a dramatic backdrop. Kings Mountain continues to be a true grass roots community event, "It is a huge accomplishment for a 450 household community to consistently put on a top fair with a 100% volunteer staff," says Fair Chairman, Dawn Neisser. Children from the local school pick up lunch trays, while their parents prepare the food in the cook shack. Today the Kings Mountain Volunteer Fire Department responds to over 160 calls a year, many of them to assist weekend bicyclists and hikers who are enjoying the redwood forest. Kings Mountain is six miles south of Highway 92, on the ridgeline between San Mateo and Woodside. Full breakfast with the artists under the redwoods is served from 8 to 10:30AM. Lunch and other food and beverages are available during show hours. Grandma Jenny's giant cookies (baked by local school parents) are sold as a special fund-raiser for the Kings Mountain Elementary School. "Kiddie Hollow" is a specially designated area where kids can enjoy supervised creative activities. Fair admission is complimentary and parking along Skyline Blvd and free shuttles are available for fair goers. read more

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I like the idea/concept of an art fair held in the woods during labor day. All the proceeds go back to King's Mountain Schools. The "woods" was the perfect setting. It was slopey (with woodchips) on the ground. FOOD - Burger, Beer, Fries, Strawberry cake, $4 cookies. Designers - It's mostly folk art, figurines and ceramic pots. Not really my kind of jewelery. I guess it's nice to mix and mingle? I saw two restaurants on this road - The Mountain House The Bella Vista read more

Hellooooo chili cheeseburgers and giant cookies!! I'm tired of most art fairs but would totally go to this one again. Feels like a cross between a hippy artist colony and summer camp. Love that it's run by volunteers (who not only do one heck of a job, but really seem to be enjoying themselves) and that the event benefits local schools and other orgs. The food (also made and served by volunteers) was awesome... Art was great, yes it's similar to what you see at many other fairs, but generally very high quality, and the setting under the redwoods can't be beat. read more

I can imagine that the parking for this fair can be a nightmare (See prior reviews). However, since I found out about it on Sunday night, and I already had lunch plans for Monday, I knew we wouldn't be able to get there until later on Monday (Labor day). I'm glad we went at the time we did! We arrived around 3 PM on Monday (the last day). Most people were leaving; we got a good parking spot. I thought maybe everyone would be packing up, but no, there was plenty of art to be seen and plenty of time to see it. The setting was amazing -- a beautiful redwood forest. It was clear that they do screen the artists -- much of the work was of the type that you would see in galleries. Though, much like those gallery pieces, the art was expensive! Maybe one day, I'll be able to afford some of that stuff, but until then, I really enjoyed looking at it. TIP: When you exit the fair at the main entrance (not the shuttle entrance), if you look immediately to your left (your right if you are entering), there is a HUGE blackberry bush. Only a few people had noticed it, so there were plenty of blackberries for the taking. Yummy!! read more

A different take on an art festival. It's hidden deep in the Santa Cruz/Los Gatos mountains. Parking really was a pain but the hike was nice, except for all the auto traffic. Most of the artwork the vendors had on display had ridiculous pricing. I guess they cater to a specific clientele. read more

Kings Mountain Art Fair - Great view! - Arts & Crafts Near Me - Woodside, California

I've been to this event I think once before but had little memory of it when my mom mentioned that we should go. I appreciate art fairs because I am far from artistic and I appreciate supporting people who have a creative craft. The venors were really cool-I didn't buy anything but my brother rook home a nice hat, I didn't eat anything but the food line seemed very popular. Only issue is the shuttles. My lord do they need more. Or move to a bigger space considering how popular this is. I think that there are only 2 shuttles for hundreds of people and they only come ever 15 minutes or so. Other than that, solid event for families and craft enthusiasts! read more

Wonderful event. Great vendors, nice people, and the redwoods were buetiful.

5-star relaxing experience :) . Location: 5 stars. Can't beat the beautiful woods on Hwy 35. **Note to tourists: Planning any destination that requires travel on hwy 35, 84, 92, &/or 1 is most effective in the morning. If you get there before 9:00am, there is no traffic, no difficulty parking, and no unnecessary stress. If you get there after 9:00am, be aware that you will need the patience to sit in copious amounts of traffic.** Event: The sheer number of incredibly talented artists and musicians that attend this event is impressive. Everyone was friendly, and there was no pressure to purchase anything. If you do have money for art and have an interest to purchase, a percent of the proceeds go to volunteer organizations in the area. Food: Nothing spectacular, but everything was good enough and priced fairly. Beer and wine were, of course, great. read more

I'm off to the Fair, and it's 11am.on Saturday morning, and I'm wishing I'd left at 8. the traffic on 92 is at a crawl...however, it'll be worth it once I get there..especially with a shuttle service along Skyline. read more

It's a high quality art fair in a beautiful natural setting, redwoods forest. Unlike most crafts presented in typical art and wine festivals, this art fair has the most beautiful and unique artworks in different forms jewelry, pottery, hand bags, sculptures, pictures and much more. It's a true feast for your eyes! Had breakfast of sausages and pancakes there. Surprisingly, the food is simple, but delicious and good quality. With a nice full tummy, strolled through the forest appreciating the art pieces from booth to booth. There are lots of booths. Almost fell a little overwhelmed. Strolling along, then beautiful music caught my ears, stopped at the Hammer Hand booth. Took a video of the redwood trees with the music played in the background. It's most fitting for the festival. About to post the video, but can't include videos in yelp :-(. It's a truly beautiful art fair in the most natural setting. Worth the trip! read more

Breathtaking setting. Some of the artists are familiar from other local street fairs; others you will not have seen anywhere. Great mountain vibe, feels very far from home even though it's only a half-hour drive from the mid-peninsula. Get there early; plan to arrive before 10 a.m. Unless the weather is miserable, you will run into horrific backups on 92 and scrounge for parking on Skyline, as the parking situation is pathetic. If you are biking or riding your horse, you can ignore the prior two sentences. read more

I took an old chum whom I grew up with and we had a blast!!! Really, people that I have taken in the past, especially us nature fanatics, whom experience Kings MT.Fair. leave with an uplifting feeling. Like if ya just went for a hike, which you really can experience especially when you arrive really early in the morning. read more