To maximize your enjoyment, here are some helpful tips in planning your trip to the Millbrae Art & Wine Festival, August 30-31:

• Be kind to your pet companions (i.e., dogs), and leave them in the comforts of their own home. Pets are not allowed at the festival.
  
  
• Dress comfortably, put on some sunscreen, wear a hat to protect yourself from the sun.
  
  
• Wear shoes you feel comfortable strolling in. The festival covers several city blocks, so you’ll be walking a lot.
  
  
• Consider backpacking children. Strollers take up more space and are difficult to navigate through crowds.
  
  
• Bring along cash for food and beverages. None of the food and beverage vendors accept credit cards.
  
  
• Don’t fill up on food at the first food booth you see. Stroll around a bit to get a flavor of the offerings, then sample several of the dishes that appeal to you.
  
  
• Be careful with your consumption of beer and wine. Drink plenty of water. The weather can be warm.
  
  
• Think about your holiday shopping when browsing the arts and crafts booths. Festivals offer unique gifts you can stash away until December.
  
  
• Consider using public transportation. For Caltrain/SamTrans information, call 800-660-4287 or go to http://www.caltrain.com/ or http://www.samtrans.com  BART is another transportation alternative. For BART information, go to http://www.bart.gov.
  
  
• Free shuttle service will be available from the Millbrae BART/Caltrain station to the south end of the festival, dropping off and picking up riders every twenty minutes. The shuttle service is sponsored by the Best Western El Rancho Inn & Suites.