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 16th Annual A La Carte & Art. The Bay Area’s popular outdoor festival season officially kicks-off in Mountain View at this vibrant springtime celebration of the arts featuring live music, a juried arts and crafts show with 200 of the west coast’s top artists showing their latest handcrafted wares, artisan specialty food purveyors, health and wellness displays, an organic and green products showcase, home and garden exhibits, festive food and drink with premium wine, microbrews, margaritas and mojitos, a farmers’ market with fresh seasonal produce, a classic car show, kids’ amusements in the Tons of Fun Zone. Admission is free.
- Live Music … twelve big name bands play an eclectic mix of classic rock ‘n roll, rhythm and blues, jazz, dance and party music on stage and street. The lineup includes The Mystic Pilots, The Megatones, Drive!, The Ones, The Cocktail Monkeys, The Groove Kings, Bob Culbertson, RhythmShakerz, Ancient Winds, Emerson & The Growiser Band and HeartStrings Music.
- Contemporary Fine Art, Cool Crafts … 200 professional artists and craftspeople show their latest handcrafted work in ceramics, fiber, glass, fine art, jewelry, leather, metal, paper, sculpture, and wood. Vases, clocks, dishes, wall and table decorations, stained glass, etchings, sculptures, photography, paintings, beadwork, jewelry, vests, handbags, hats, wallets, footwear, windchimes, and waterfalls will be among the fine wares available.
- Festive Food & Drink … gourmet sausages, teriyaki chicken and pork kabobs, veggie wraps, tamales, tacos, made-to-order crepes,souvlakis, meatballs, dolmas, smoked bratwurst with sauerkraut, crab cakes, fish ‘n chips, corn-on-the-cob, spiced chicken, beef and pork satays, jumbo hot dogs, burgers, corn dogs, kettle corn, funnel cake, shaved ice, smoothies.
- Gourmet Specialty Food ... sample artisan-produced edibles—spices, olive oil, dessert sauces, salad dressings, balsamic vinegars, flavored almonds, tea, scone mixes, fruit butter, fudge sauces, fruit jams, honey, flavored mustard, salsas, marinades and barbecue sauce.
- Classic Car Show … car buffs will love A La Car & Art, a classic and custom car show featuring custom hot rods, macho muscle cars, sleek sports cars and super cool low riders.
- Farmers’ Market … farm-fresh strawberries, apricots, cherries, organic produce, honey, almonds, pistachios, walnuts from the Mountain View Certified Farmers’ Market.
- Kids’ Tons of Fun Zone … a 24’ climbing wall, inflatible slides and bounces, remote controlled NASCAR race track, face painting, temporary henna tattoos, bubble art, balloon twisters, police and fire department displays.
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