Palo Alto Festival of the Arts

Celebrate the 30th annual Palo Alto Festival of the Arts on University Avenue in beautiful downtown Palo Alto. This festival highlights the work of more than 300 talented artisans, from paintings to photography, ceramics to jewelry to unique sculptures, plus much more. Artists featured at this year's event come from all over the country, as well as the Bay Area, bringing hundreds of one-of-a-kind art pieces and artisan crafts presented in an awe-inspiring display of creativity and talent. This multi-facated arts celebration also features artists-in-action, musical entertainment on two stages, and a Kids' Art Studio. In addition, witness the amazing street artists use vivid chalk pastels to create impressive works of art on the pavement. Then stroll through the festival enjoying a tempting assortment of gourmet foods, fine wines and micro-brews. This free-admission event is located 35 miles south of San Francisco and sponsored by the Palo Alto Chamber of Commerce. For more information contact 650.324.3121 or www.mlaproductions.com.