The Festivus is back this weekend with loads of foods!…read more Sonoma Teriyaki has a food tent set up grilling and frying some serious grub! Their skewers are truly amazing. So juicy and flavorful. They're super addictive. The same folks serve up some fried goodies, too. Fried Artichokes are huge and juicy with a nice crunchy batter. Come on over this weekend and enjoy some music, art, wine and some great food! UPDATE: Sunday of the Festivus - round 2 of food feasting! Potato Twister is very unique and natural on a stick they will put anything on it you like, really cool peeps at this food tent. Lobster Food truck is here! Lobster Roll and Clam Chowder really good! Come on down! The weather is mild today too!

Large selection of vendors and everyone is nice and friendly…read more Its safe for children and adults and it's a great walk if you just want to walk and look around. They have a variety of good trucks and a bunch of mom and pop stores that sell art work, popcorn, soap, dishes, etc. Found Polar Fizz drink company which is handing out free soda. Which helped since its so hot today. For those of you who like free stuff towards the end near Starbucks and CVS they're giving out free bags and Frisbee, etc.

I found this festival purely by chance while the Hubby and I were in downtown Redwood City to see a…read moreMovie. We had about 90 minutes to kill so had a look about, There were lot's of tents with games set up for children to play, a mini market selling crafts and some food stalls but I saw a severe lack of Salsa! lol. Maybe I shouldn't have taken the name too seriously as I was expecting to be able to get some Chips and Salsa to eat or even see some Salsa Dancing but no. There was also a big tent set up for Tequila tasting but there was not one drop of Tequila in sight or any indication when the event might start. I witnessed about 5 minutes of Music in the main square where a very large group of people had gathered waiting but then... nothing. For 10 minutes we stood there thinking ''well, everybody else is here, there must be something big about to happen''. So we waited... and waited... Still nothing. We eventually got bored and headed to The Sandwich Spot instead.

Didn't know this event was going on until a friend told me to stop by. There was lots of stuff…read moregoing on, face painting, salsa dance off, bounce houses, salsa tasting. It was definitely a fun weekend event worth going to (since it was free). You do have to purchase salsa tasting packs though. I bought the 20 dollar pack, but I definitely think that it was unnecessary. Stick to the smaller amount because we had way too much for two people. My gripe is that my top three votes didn't make it to the top three?!?! Wtheck, maybe my tastebuds were off that day.

It was really good this year! I am noticing a trend of more artists less "cheap factory-made" stuff…read moreand I couldn't be happier. Great pottery/ceramics, jewelry makers, painters, photographers, and more. I enjoyed leisurely strolling along, taking my time and enjoying chatting with some of the vendors. I grabbed a virgin Pina Colada which was very tasty and chock full of real blended pineapple. By the time 2:00pm rolled around, I realized I was hungry and noticed a booth selling BBQ'd oysters, these things were huge! And looked amazing. 3 giants oysters for $10. They had garlic, parsley and as he put them on the plate, the guy scooped pure melted butter and poured on top of them, with a wedge of lemon! Wow, I have to say those things were insanely delicious, and worth the money. Just a fine treat. Believe me, I was tempted to go back and get 3 more!!

Festival is nice with food kid activities. Food was very pricy for the quality and super greasy…read more There are a bunch of good freebies (Creators Chicago Mix anyone?) There's also a bunch of people trying to sell you stuff like time shares. Overall a nice way to spend an hour or two particularly given no admission fee but it is overpriced on the stuff that counts. Crab roll - decent amount of crab on a tasty buttery bun. Life cilantro calamari - oily, greasy and gummy - "don't recommend Corn - the kind you pay $0.40 for at the store only $4 instead.

Awesome band, love the internationals! The beer stein was huge and authentic German beer good. The…read morefood was authentically good. Dancing fun!

This may not be the biggest Oktoberfest in the Bay Area but it sure is a fun one!…read more I actually volunteered to pour beer for several days and during breaks I was able to join in the festivities. There was a huge tent set up for music, games and dancing, with tables set up inside and outside. They also had various bands and dancers each day. German beers and food were available for sale, along with some traditional clothing. Every participant received either a 1L stein or a .5L glass mug and a ticket for one beverage. Additional tickets needed to be purchased for food and beverages. The weather was great throughout the week and everyone seemed to be having a great time! Parking is plentiful on the street and in various garages nearby. I have never enjoyed singing along to John Denver and Sweet Caroline so much! Yes where were lines for everything but they moved fairly quickly. Kids were welcome and there were plenty during the day.

We visited the Palo Alto Festival of the Arts this past Sunday, and had a wonderful time exploring…read morethe many activities and vendors along University Avenue, a row of seemingly endless booths. Food, art, and merchandise  galore, to be viewed and/or purchased. Fascinating art displays caught my eye at every corner, so unique and simply remarkable. The Italian Street Painting Expo featured pastel paintings by chalk artists (my fave was the Sleeping Beauty piece... cuz how could I not love the rabbits in the boots!). Chopin & Chandeliers was an interactive piano with a "play me" sign just calling for musicians among the crowd to showcase their talents and entertain attendees under a shaded tent decorated with chandeliers sculpted from upcycling materials (ie. plastic bottles). The live entertainment was amazing and enjoyable, getting the crowd on its feet and in the mood for this joyous event. The rhythmic sounds of the violin and keyboard, by Tom Rigney & John R Burr, was a treat for my ears. And the late afternoon band on the Waverley Stage, The Cook 'n Fenny Combo, kept the good vibes going, heavy on the harmonica, tambourine, and guitar, performing hits like Joan Osborne's One Of Us. This was a great festival with free admission, lots to see and do, well organized, welcoming atmosphere, friendly people, and easy street parking less than a block away in the afternoon.

First time here to this upscale art festival as after all the toney, well heeled folks in this area…read morehave disposable money. I really enjoyed this festival and unlike other festivals in the Bay Area there were not as many food vendors which was fine as University Ave has a plethora of great restaurants to choose from.

Love all Los Altos festivals and fairs. The more the merrier. Arts & Wine, seasonal, Earth Day,…read moreFine Art in the Park, Pet Parade, Third Street Green, First Fridays, Farmers Market weekly, too many to list but not nearly enough fun. It's all good. The 25th Annual Los Altos Fall Festival took place on Saturday and Sunday, October 1-2, 2016 in downtown Los Altos. I visited both days. The Classic Car Show was a highlight. Amazing antique and vintage sportsters, sedans, and trucks. Also, Little Explorers Petting Zoo. Absolutely adorable little pig the size of a rabbit. Your usual arts and crafts booths, live entertainment, fine wines and micro-breweries, food, children's corner with games and activities, all of it present. This one is a lower key event. The antique and vintage cars on display are much fun to check out, perhaps to chat with the owners. My wife was smitten by the 1967 Porsche Slate Grey 912 (pun intended). TheSlateGrey (Der Graue Fuchs) was ordered by its original owner, George, in the summer of '67 at a cost of $4.5K, and arrived from Germany to San Francisco on the Madam Butterfly - a ship used for Porsches only. 49 years is no joke, all of it happily lived in the Bay Area, has never been restored. All the original parts and interior, paint and engine, can you imagine! The Grey Fox is as good as new and very handsome.

Our friends turned us on to this event and it was so darn cute! It will probably make our go-to…read morelist next year! One end cap seemed to be where the bulk of the handmade vendors were, which I appreciated. I'm usually not a big food or Win A Vacation tent goer, so having all the things I was there for at one end was marvelous! We loved the bow vendor Min, who had fabulous prices at $1 for the smaller non-matched bows. Super cute! Another favorite was the beautiful die cut card vendor. I purchased one for my mother and the honey one just for our living room! Topping off the awesome vendors were the handmade coasters at $5 each and Macarons A Go Go with their Yoda themed tasties, a favorite of mine when I lived back in the South Bay! This was a great way to start out or Craft Fair season! Yay Los Altos Fall Festival!

Fantastic lively annual summer festival! I was with a food truck vending there and the team…read moreorganizing it was super professional. Loved the live music and everyone dancing.

This is a small art and music festival along Burlingame Avenue, not too different from those hosted…read morein other cities. It did have some of those unique vendors selling puzzle comics, pop up cards, bags shaped like animals, SteamyTech creations, beautiful art sculptures, books for kids, and more. It also had clowns making balloon animals for kids, and 6-7 food trucks that didn't seem that popular during this event (probably since there's a lot of great eateries along the same street). They also had the typical beer and wine stands for the 21 and over crowd. But the best part, I'd have to say, was the live music at the main stage. It was a more lively scene at this corner with spectators sitting in the shade on their lawn chairs appreciating the performances, and lots of people dancing near the stage. The band kept everyone energized and getting funky on the dance floor, playing hits like Get Down On It by Kool & The Gang, and Brick House by the Commodores. The parking wasn't easy, but we managed to find street parking after circling around for a bit. Overall this was a cool festival worth checking out on our way to the city, for a little bit of entertainment and shopping on a sunny Sunday afternoon.

As a long time Belmont Greek Festival attendee, I am glad to see they have brought it back and…read morecontinue with this fun tradition. I usually stop by to show my support and pick up A Lot of food for my family or colleagues. My friend used to attend church here so I always support them. I came at 7pm today and there was a line for the cafeteria. Since I had to work and was bringing back meals, I asked for 6 to go containers. The lady at the table organizing trays and plates flat out told me "No!" She then proceeded to ask me if I was really going to get 6 meals. I explained that I was picking up dinner for my colleagues and she finally gave me one tray and 6 containers. As a long time supporter, I have never had an issue with this and the volunteers or members are more than happy that I enjoy their food and support them. I got my meals and paid for them, but fail to understand why it was her business to ask who and how many ppl I am feeding and why she should deny me more than one to go containers. I have never had a bad interaction with the staff and they are usually super helpful or happily talk to me about their culture or food. Regardless of that one person, I did not let her ruin my experience. I picked up some delicious loukamades, moussaka, leg of lamb, Greek salad, spanakopita, pilaf, calamari, and chicken.

The past few years were challenging for the Belmont Greek Festival, but this year's festival (2023)…read morewas better organized and awesome. Here is what you should know. 1) Credit card only for entrance, food, drinks, etc. 2) This year, they had shuttle buses as usual, but only three parking areas. See goholycross.org for information. 3) The lines seemed shorter this year, and weather was cooler than usual. 4) THE FOOD! it was great from desserts to entrees and side dishes. Things change from year to year. This year, they didn't have dolmas, however they had plenty of other goodies: -Lamb -Chicken and much more. 5) The volunteers were pleasant and personable. Come enjoy the cuisine and culture. Opa!