South Bay:May

A La Carte & Art - May 6 - 7, 2006

Downtown Castro St. between Church St. and Evelyn Ave. Mountain View, CA

Schedule: 10 a.m.–6 p.m.

Cost: Free

Primary Phone: (650) 964-3395

Some of the South Bay’s premier chefs prepare favorite recipes, sharing samples and coveted trade secrets. At the juried show, local artists and craftspeople sell a variety of work—ceramics, glass, jewelry, leather, textiles, photography, and beads. For the kids, an interactive fun zone with balloon artists, a jumbo bounce house, and more. Live music and street performers, too.

Stanford Spring Faire - May 12 - 14, 2006

Stanford University White Plaza at the end of Santa Theresa Stanford, CA

Schedule: 10 a.m.–6 p.m.

Cost: Free

Primary Phone: (650) 723-7615

Web site: www.stanford.edu/group/bridge/springfaire

A fine arts and crafts festival, with more than 100 West Coast artisans exhibiting and selling clothing, leatherwork, pottery, woodwork, and photography. There will also be food vendors and entertainment. Benefits the Bridge Peer Counseling Center.

Berryessa Art & Wine Festival - May 13, 2006

Penitencia Creek Park 3050 Berryessa Rd at Piedmont Rd. San Jose, CA

Schedule: 9 a.m.–5 p.m.

Cost: Free

Primary Phone: (408) 251-6392 (Berryessa Community Center)

Secondary Phone: (408) 358-5290 (event chairman)

This annual event features elementary and middle school performances, local bands, crafts by area artists, and libations from from local wineries and breweries.

Fine Art in the Park - May 20 - 21, 2006

Lincoln Park Foothill Expwy. and Main St. Los Altos, CA

Schedule: 10 a.m.–5:30 p.m.

Cost: Free

Primary Phone: (650) 949-5908 ext. 2

Secondary Phone: (650) 961-8800

Web site: www.losaltosrotary.org

Fine art and quality craftwork by more than 200 artists will be on display in a pleasant park. Other highlights include live entertainment, food booths, and wine and beer tasting.