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2011, Mountain View Art And Wine Festival

Fair Entry Near Train Station
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The Art and Wine Festival was free and open to the public. It ran from the Caltrain station to El Camino Real, a distance of just under one mile.


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A Usual Mix
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The fair featured the usual mix of clothing, art, food, and commercial booths.


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One Of The Art Booths
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The booths were unlabeled so identification of the artist afterward was not possible.


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Tie-Dye Clothing
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Two booths at the festival feature tie-dyed clothing for sale.


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A Fire Truck
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The fire department placed a fire truck on display. The front was raised so that the engine and pumps could be viewed.


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Food Stall
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One of many food stalls placed at alternating intersections. This one offered a Super Chicken Kabob, a Super Pork Kabob, a Teriyaki Chicken Rice Plate, and Chicken Stir-Fry Noodles with Vegetables.


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Head 'N Home
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The Head 'N Home external link Hand Crafted hats booth offered a wide selection ranging from Steam Punk to Adventure.


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First Aid
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The first aid tent was near a parked ambulance just ahead of the portable restrooms. Available on the first aid table were two large bottles of hand sanitizer.


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Bonsai
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Another booth featured a wide assortment of bonsai plants for sale.


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Authors
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Two authors had small booths at the festival. Here was Tim Stanley offering his book titled, "The Last Of The Prune Pickers: A Pre-Silicon Valley Story," for sale.


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The Stage
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The stage was in front of the performing arts center, and faced a wide plaza. Announcements were being given, and later bands would begin to play.


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A Hidden Sign
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In a booth that sold kids clothing and accessories, had hidden a sign that read:

Unattended Children
Will be given an espresso
and a free puppy!


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Kid Rides
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In the Wells Fargo bank parking lot was an assortment of children's activities and inflatable bouncing rides. Here was a huge lion.


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The Far End
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The far end of the festival was down where Castro met El Camino Real. The booth for Voila Vintage Art Publishing external link was there.


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Art Glass
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A man observed art made from crushed glass.


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Rubber Band Guns
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A man in the Rubber Band Gun booth demonstrated the correct use of a rubber band pistol.


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Paul Michael Meredith
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Paul Michael Meredith external link performed on his harp and offered his "Peaceful Music... Peace of Mind" CDs for sale.


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Open Restaurants
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Many of the restaurants and bars along the street were open that day. Extra outdoor seating was placed into planter surrounded parking.


2011 Mountain View Art And Wine Festival external link external link   •  Castro Street, Mountain View, California   •  (Photo posted Wednesday 14 September 2011)   •  (Photo taken 13:59:42 Saturday 10 September 2011)   •  © 2011 Bryan Costales Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #B11_7860
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