May 30, 2008

Festival Fridays: Walnut Creek, Foster City and Berkeley

I had every intention of focusing only on the Heather Farms Art & Wine Festival in Walnut Creek. I have been neglecting that part of the Bay Area and wanted to make amends, but there were no open houses that I could find in Walnut Creek to pair up with this festival; not on Redfin and not on Movoto. What’s up with homeowners over in that neck of the woods? A whole city and not one open house? They must be all be heading to the festival to check out the local wines and micro brews, music, art and crafts, and great food.

Across the San Mateo Bridge is the 37th Annual Art & Wine Festival in Foster City. Starting on Friday night with a carnival and midway rides, the fun continues on Saturday and Sunday with art and craft exhibits and vendors, two stages with live entertainment, some great food, and local boutique wineries. Held at Leo Ryan Park (corner of Shell and Hillsdale Blvd), there will be fun for the whole family. Plan on spending a few hours and then heading out to look at a few open houses (listed below).

170 Trimaran Ct - 3 Beds, 2 Baths, 2030 SF, $1,139,000 Open: Sun 2:00 – 5:00
527 Trinidad Ln - 2 Beds, 2&1/2 Baths, 2370 SF, $1,375,000 Open: Sun 1:00 - 4:00
813 Vega Circle - 4 Beds, 2&1/2 Baths, 2620 SF, $1,299,000 Open: Sun 1:30 - 4:30
229 Stilt Ct - 3 Beds, 2 Baths, 1700 SF, $968,888 Open: Sun 3:00 - 4:00
1061 Beach Park Blvd #110 - 2 Beds, 2 Baths, 1349 SF, $538,888 Open: Sun 2:00 – 4:00
777 Vespucci Ln - 3 Beds, 2&1/2 Baths, 1600 SF, $749,000 Open: Sun 1:30 - 4:30
1061 Beach Park Blvd #00204 - 2 Beds, 2 Baths, 1349 SF, $545,000 Open: Sun 1:00 - 4:00

And last, but not least is Saturday’s 12th Annual Chocolate & Chalk Art Festival in Berkeley. Held along North Shattuck Avenue in the Gourmet Ghetto, you will witness some amazing chalk art and feast on all things chocolate, from brownies, chocolate pizza, chocolate fried wontons, spicy mole burritos, and chocolate covered bugs, among other delicacies. If you’re feeling particularly artsy, you can join in and participate, covering a portion of the sidewalk with your own unique chalk art. You’ll also have the chance to wander amongst the stalls of chocolate related items and handmade crafts, located in the farmers’ market area. Saturday from 10 am to 5 pm.

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