Clayton Art and Wine a proud tradition of local fun

CLAYTON, CA (Apr. 18, 2024) — Given the ongoing popularity of the Art & Wine Festival, organizers are relying on the tried and true for the April 27-28 event.

Festivities in the Town Center will once again be heavily focused on good drinks and local artisans selling a wide variety of their creations.

“Art & Wine will pretty much remain the same event it has for the past 29 years,” says AJ Chippero of the Clayton Business & Community Association (CBCA).

However, there will be a new place where festivalgoers can hang out. “This year, we plan on adding seating and tables along with wine and beer booths in the Corral at the end of Main Street to make it an area for people to take a little break,” says Chippero.

A big show

The party begins at 10 a.m. both days, ending at 7 p.m. Saturday and 5 p.m. Sunday. Chippero anticipates this year’s show will be a big one.

“We sold out of vendor spaces, so the streets will be full of people vending their crafts and other items in addition to the food court and live music stage,” he says, adding that there will also be a kid and teen zone.

The festival will feature a variety of art mediums, from oils and photography to jewelry. Meg Hanna, a volunteer who works with the vendors, offers a preview of some of the art: “We have people who do metal work, people who do tie-dyes, people who do textiles and linens.”

Hanna describes it as a major shopping event, full of products “you’d put up on your walls or outside your home.”
The food also stands out this year. In a rare move, a Town Center business will participate – with Sip N Sweet selling shave ice and frozen treats. In addition, a food truck will be onsite.

Live music starts at 11:30 a.m. Saturday and 10:30 a.m. Sunday, with three bands playing hits from the 1950s onward until each day ends.