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The Livermore Downtown Street Fest is scheduled to make its annual return to the city this weekend with two days of live music, hundreds of vendors, a kid zone and tasting lounges for wine and beer.
In addition to the usual lineup of activities, host organization Livermore Downtown Inc. has introduced to this year’s festival more arts and craft vendors as well as local makers, LDI executive director Kara Klotchman told Livermore Vine via email.
“Whether you’re here for the live music, local flavors, unique finds, or vibrant community atmosphere, there’s something for everyone at Downtown Street Fest!” LDI officials wrote last week on social media.
The festival is set to feature music and drink combos at the Bankhead Plaza and Stockmen’s Park, each with its own entertainment and lounge for beer and wine.
Breweries and wineries featured at the Bankhead Plaza will include Headyworks Brewing, Rivers End Brewing Company, Arroyo Cellars, McGrail Vineyards & Winery, Sakura Winery and Omega Road Winery, according to the LDI website.
Stockmen’s Park will feature Del Cielo Brewing Co., Altamont Beer Works, Charles R Vineyards, Cuda Ridge Wines, Steven Kent Winery, Wood Family Vineyards, JMC Cellars and New Vintage Beverage.
Between the two venues, attendees can listen to 14 bands throughout the weekend such as the RJAE HAAS Band, The Groove Doctors, Crawdad Republic, Ruff Stock, Pacific Vibration and the Country Cougars.
Across from the Bankhead Plaza, a food court is planned for McLeod Street between First Street and Second Street.
Attendees can also expect to find over 200 vendors set up along First Street from L Street to Maple Street as well as S. Livermore Avenue from Railroad Avenue to Second Street.
“LDI hosts this annual event to help drive foot traffic and tourism to the downtown and city,” Klotchman said.
The festival also marks LDI’s largest fundraiser of the year, she added.
“The funds raised go right back into the program and are used to help the economic vitality of Livermore Downtown in business services and local community giveback events,” Klotchman explained.
The free festival is scheduled to run from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. on Saturday (May 16) and 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. on Sunday (May 17). Wine and beer services are ticketed and set for reduced hours, beginning one hour after the festival’s opening and ending one hour ahead of its closure.
Free parking, including ADA spaces, will be open at Stockmen’s Park, the 216 Maple St. Parking Structure, I Street Garage and L Street Garage, according to the Livermore Police Department.
During the festival, Wheels Bus will offer free rides on Rapid routes 10R and 30R.
Upcoming street closures include First Street from Maple Street to L Street; S. Livermore Avenue from Railroad Avenue to Second Street; McLeod Street from First Street to Second Street; J Street from First Street to Second Street and K Street from First Street to Second Street.
Parking is prohibited in the event areas from 1 a.m. on Saturday to 7 p.m. on Sunday.
Livermore Police volunteers plan to offer free child fingerprinting for parents to obtain a USB with their children’s information. Police will not store the data, according to LPD.
The weekly farmers market is scheduled to take place as usual from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. on Sunday on Second Street between J Street and L Street.
For more information, visit the LDI website at livermoredowntown.com.
