The Almaden Valley Women's Club is proud to present the 33rd Annual Almaden Art & Wine Festival to be held on Sunday, September 20, 2009 from 10:00 A.M. To 6:00 P.M. at Almaden Lake Park. Admission is free. Parking and Shuttle Service are free and available at the San Jose Water Company and the VTA Light Rail Station.
This year, the Almaden Valley Art & Wine Festival will feature 100 arts and craft vendors, live entertainment featuring: cheer/dance teams from local schools, martial arts exhibitions, Dance Attack! Performing Company, Pete G. Magician and musical performances from Rich Lehmann, Free Fahlen, The Joint Chiefs, Dead Posers Society and Nuthin' Fancy; flavorful foods include: Amato’s pizza, barbecue, chicken salad, cotton candy, an espresso cart, Greek pastries, hot dogs, hamburgers, kettle corn, teriyaki chicken skewers, tri-tip sandwiches, and artichoke specialties. There will also be 11 fabulous wineries and a beer garden with DIRECTV!
The Children's Play Area has entertainment and activities for children of all ages including special features: carnival games, children's art exhibition, large inflatables (one for tots and one for teens), face painting, sand art & wax hands, toddler bubble station, rock climbing wall, kid friendly foods, diaper changing/nursing station, easy viewing of the main entertainment stage, parent parking and rest area.
Photo: Front Row: Christina Bullard, Children's Area; Maureen Harrington, City Liaison; Dawn Clarkson, Corporate Sponsors; Bonnie George, Artists.
Center Row: Carina Beal, Parking & Electricity; Kim Pertner, Festival Co-Chair / Food / Water; Kelly Dippel, Festival Chair; Lauren Wilson, Equipment.
Back Row: Tammie Peters, Scheduling; Nicole Gittleson, Administrative; Shalla Villett, Beverages; Shar Quinn, Volunteer; Michelle Correa, VIP / AFD; Patty Rottjakob, Glasses; Sharon Townsend, Publicity; Sherry Bertolin, Treasurer; Kathy Reinig; Silent Auction; Linda Bronson, Information.
Not Pictured: Kim Moore, Entertainment.
The Almaden Valley Women’s Club was organized in 1965 with the purpose to stimulate interest in the social, civic and cultural improvement of the Almaden Community. The Almaden Valley Women's Club is a non-profit 501 (c) (3) organization. All proceeds from the Almaden Valley Art & Wine Festival are used to serve the Almaden Community and those of greater San Jose and go to non-profit organizations and local schools through scholarships and community grants. To learn more about the club and the festival visit: www.almadenwine.org.
