California Dreamin' - 35th Almaden Valley Art & Wine Festival

Almaden Times Weekly - Artists, vintners celebrated at the festival. A picture perfect Indian summer day greeted the attendees of the 35th annual Almaden Valley Art & Wine Festival...


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The annual Almaden Valley Art & Wine Festival has been orchestrated by the Almaden Valley Women's Club since 1965. The Club, a 501 (c) 3 organization, is committed to serving the needs of the Almaden community and those of greater San Jose, through proceeds from the festival. To learn more about the festival visit: http://www.almadenwine.org

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Visit the festival one more time through video featuring music, dance, cheerleaders, walking the festival booths, seeing views of the lake and watching the best breaking boards martial arts demo.

The annual Almaden Valley Art & Wine Festival has been orchestrated by the Almaden Valley Women's Club since 1965. The Club, a 501 (c) 3 organization, is committed to serving the needs of the Almaden community and those of greater San Jose, through proceeds from the festival. To learn more about the festival visit: http://www.almadenwine.org

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The Joint Chiefs play a mixture of Funk, Rock and Roll, and Blues at the 35th Annual Almaden Valley Art and Wine Festival.

The annual Almaden Valley Art & Wine Festival has been orchestrated by the Almaden Valley Women's Club since 1965. The Club, a 501 (c) 3 organization, is committed to serving the needs of the Almaden community and those of greater San Jose, through proceeds from the festival. To learn more about the festival visit: http://www.almadenwine.org

Thank You Sponsors! - 35th Almaden Valley Art & Wine Festival

To Our 2011 Sponsors

The Almaden Valley Women's Club would like to thank our continuing and new sponsors for their support of the 35th Annual Almaden Valley Art & Wine Festival.

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All proceeds of the Almaden Valley Art & Wine Festival are donated to non-profit organizations and local schools in addition to supporting merit based scholarship programs for local students.

The annual Almaden Valley Art & Wine Festival has been orchestrated by the Almaden Valley Women's Club since 1965. The Club, a 501 (c) 3 organization, is committed to serving the needs of the Almaden community and those of greater San Jose, through proceeds from the festival. To learn more about the festival visit: http://www.almadenwine.org

Main & Children's Entertainment Schedules - 35th Almaden Valley Art & Wine Festival

On Sunday, September 18th, the Almaden Valley Women’s Club will celebrate the 35th anniversary of the Almaden Valley Art & Wine Festival, from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM, at Almaden Lake Park. You’re invited!


Main Stage

10:00 - 10:05 Star Spangled Banner – Alyssa Teixeira

10:05 - 10:30 Local Schools: Cheer and Dance Teams
Pioneer Dance, Bret Harte Cheer and Dance, Pioneer Cheer (JV and Varsity), Leland Cheer, and
Valley Christian HS-Charish Dance Company

10:30 - 11:30 Matt Perry

11:30 - 11:45 Dance Attack

12:05 - 1:05 Rockin’ Blues Express Band

1:05 - 1:30 Bolly 2B Fit

1:30 - 1:45 Council Member Nancy Pyle

1:45 - 2:45 DPS – Dead Poser’s Society

2:45 - 3:00 USA Martial Arts

3:00 - 4:30 Nuthin' Fancy - Tribute to Lynyrd Skynyrd

4:30 - 4:45 Shaolin Kung Fu Zen

4:45 - 6:00 The Joint Chiefs


Children's Stage

10:00 - 11:00 “Brewhouse”- Barbershop Quartet

11:00 - 12:00 The Little Gym

12:00 - 12:45 Doug Jones Magician

12:45 - 1:15 Dance Attack

1:15 - 1:45 Shaolin Kun Fu Zen Academy

1:45 - 2:10 Bollywood Dance Performance - Geeta Venkatesan

2:10 - 3:00 Ron - Almaden Yoga

3:00 - 3:30 Pete G. Magician - http://www.petegmagic.com/

3:30 - 4:00 USA Martial Arts

4:00 - 5:00 Matt Perry Musician

5:15 - 6:00 Noel Bakoy International Music

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Admission is free. Parking and shuttle service are also free at the San Jose Water Company (Almaden Expressway) and VTA light rail (Winfield Blvd.). Almaden Lake Park is easily accessible by VTA light rail, bus service and the Los Alamitos Creek. Bring your family and friends for a fun filled day!

The annual Almaden Valley Art & Wine Festival has been orchestrated by the Almaden Valley Women's Club since 1965. The Club, a 501 (c) 3 organization, is committed to serving the needs of the Almaden community and those of greater San Jose, through proceeds from the festival. To learn more about the festival visit: http://www.almadenwine.org

Special Limited Edition Anniversary Posters - 35th Almaden Valley Art & Wine Festival

On Sunday, September 18th, the Almaden Valley Women’s Club will celebrate the 35th anniversary of the Almaden Valley Art & Wine Festival, from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM, at Almaden Lake Park. You’re invited!

This year, the AVWC will be selling a special limited edition poster, featuring a beautiful painting by local artist Irma Longley. The signed and numbered posters will be sold at Irma’s booth during the Festival for $10. Irma has also donated her original painting to the Silent Auction. In addition, commemorative water bottles, beer and wine glasses will be sold for $6.00 each, at Ticket and Information Booths. All proceeds from these sales go to local schools and non-profits.

Admission is free. Parking and shuttle service are also free at the San Jose Water Company (Almaden Expressway) and VTA light rail (Winfield Blvd.). Almaden Lake Park is easily accessible by VTA light rail, bus service and the Los Alamitos Creek. Bring your family and friends for a fun filled day!

The annual Almaden Valley Art & Wine Festival has been orchestrated by the Almaden Valley Women's Club since 1965. The Club, a 501 (c) 3 organization, is committed to serving the needs of the Almaden community and those of greater San Jose, through proceeds from the festival. To learn more about the festival visit: http://www.almadenwine.org

Take Light Rail - Free Parking - Free Shuttle - 35th Almaden Valley Art & Wine Festival

Take the Valley Transit Light Rail to the 35th Almaden Valley Art & Wine Festival on Sunday, September 18, 2011 from 10:00am to 6:00pm.

Free parking available at the Valley Transit Light Rail Almaden Station.

Free parking and free shuttle at the Santa Clara Water District parking lots.

The Almaden Valley Light Rail Station is a short half mile walk to the wine festival. Park free at the Oakridge, Ohlone Chynoweth, etc., stations and take the VTA to the festival.

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Directions to the 35th Annual Almaden Valley Art & Wine Festival.

The annual Almaden Valley Art & Wine Festival has been orchestrated by the Almaden Valley Women's Club since 1965. The Club, a 501 (c) 3 organization, is committed to serving the needs of the Almaden community and those of greater San Jose, through proceeds from the festival. To learn more about the festival visit: http://www.almadenwine.org

AVWC Celebrates the 35th Almaden Valley Art & Wine Festival

Sept. 9 - Sept. 22, 2011 - Almaden Times Weekly Newspaper Article

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The annual Almaden Valley Art & Wine Festival has been orchestrated by the Almaden Valley Women's Club since 1965. The Club, a 501 (c) 3 organization, is committed to serving the needs of the Almaden community and those of greater San Jose, through proceeds from the festival. To learn more about the festival visit: http://www.almadenwine.org