The Downtown Alameda Art & Wine Faire celebrated its 37th anniversary this past weekend, July 27-28, with a free, two-day extravaganza of art, music, food, and entertainment. The Faire, which was held from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day, offered something for everyone.
The event has been bringing visitors and residents together since 1983, highlighting Alameda’s community spirit and local businesses. Despite some chilly and drizzly weather on Saturday, both days of the Faire were well-attended, drawing thousands of people.
The Faire was expanded for 2024, featuring more than 200 art and craft vendors, three music stages, and an interactive kids’ area with games and carnival rides. A new “Authentically, Alameda!” section showed off local talent and businesses. More than 400 businesses in the downtown district offered event specials throughout the weekend, as well.
Notable entertainers included some of the most popular tribute bands in the Bay Area: ZEBOP! (Santana Tribute), Life In The Fastlane (Eagles), Long Train Running (Doobie Brothers), Evolution (Journey) and Heartland Rock (Springstein, Mellencamp & Bob Seger). Performing a variety of music are The Spazmatics (Ultimate 80’s New Wave Show), Rocky Michaels, Savannah Blugrass (Bluegrass), Pop Fiction (Hits from the 70’s, 80’s, 90’s & 2000’s and beyond!) and our favorite local talents, The Lost Cats and our favorite Sun King, Drew Harrison.
Other highlights included:
- Art & Crafts: Over 200 booths featuring ceramics, metal art, paintings, photography, and more.
- Food & Drink: Festival favorites like Lockeford Sausages, plus local craft beers by Alameda Island Brewing Company and premium handcrafted wines by Alameda’s Wachira Wines, Urban Legend Winery, Dashe Cellars, and nearby Drawbridge Cellars.
- Kids’ Area: Bungee jumpers, carnival rides, face painting, and art activities.
Local photographer Hans-Dieter Siebert was there on Saturday and shared these photos of the event, which remains Alameda’s largest outdoor summer street festival.
Photographer Hans-Dieter Siebert, retired former engineer, coach, and construction apprenticeship & training director, is now doing whatever he fancies most. You can see his photos at Flickr and xlagger.com. All photos ©2024 Hans-Dieter Siebert.
