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Montclair Sidewalk Art & Crafts Fest is Back!

Discover an abundance of handcrafted artisan treasures at the Montclair Sidewalk Fine Arts & Crafts Fall Fest!

In its 22nd year, the Montclair Sidewalk Fine Arts and Crafts Fall Fest returns to Oakland Sat. Sept. 24 from 10am to 6pm and Sun., Sept. 25 from 10am to 5pm. Presented by the Montclair Village Association, more than 70 artisans “pop-up” on Mountain Boulevard along the sidewalks of Montclair Village this weekend displaying their handcrafted works, including garments, sculptures, photography, watercolor and oil paintings, jewelry, ceramics and more.

“We love bringing this event to Montclair,” says Dana Hale-Mounier, director of Pacific Fine Arts Festivals. “The Village is charming and the merchants and visitors are wonderful to work with. This type of event is a great change of pace compared to many street festivals. Our artists line the sidewalks at the curbs, keeping the streets open. There are just artists and crafters in the event, so as an event-goer it is easy to focus on the work and the artist. Come and spend an enjoyable few hours in a favorite town browsing handcrafted treasures and getting to know their creators!”

Enjoy the fall weather, have some lunch in Montclair and get some early holiday shopping done while you learn about the artists’ process and passion and find that perfect art piece as a gift for a friend, yourself, home or office. It’s a free art-filled weekend in Montclair district of Oakland, supporting makers of handcrafted goods!

Jack London’s White Fang Hails New Farmers Market!

Fresh fruit and veggies galore! Jack London Square presents its new Sunday Farmers Market throughout Jack London Square operated by CUESA (Center for Urban Education about Sustainable Agriculture). You may already know CUESA, as they have operated the world-renowned Ferry Plaza Farmers Market at the Ferry Building in San Francisco for 23 years and are ready to launch the new Jack London Square Market.

Every Sunday (until Dec. 4, 2016) , CUESA’s Jack London Farmers Market will fill the waterfront with a crew of farmers and sellers offering fruit, vegetables, specialty foods, flowers and more. Free cooking demos, culinary educations classes and other events will be offered.

Building on their mission to cultivate a healthy food system, they endeavor to bring healthy, affordable, and sustainable food and educational programs to Oakland. With many of their staff, chefs and supporters based in the East Bay, CUESA is committed to keeping Jack London Square Farmers Market by and for Oakland.

“Oakland has a rich and vibrant food scene that rivals San Francisco in many ways. We are invested in listening and learning from the community about their needs in the coming months,” comments CUESA Executive Director Marcy Coburn.

You can also buy your own vegetable plants at a great price from Terra Viridis Nursery. Tomato plants were only $2.

As an add-on, with Sunset Magazine’s new HQ in JLS at 55 Harrison, it seems that some potential collaboration and gardening expertise will seed itself in the new Farmers Market.

So, on Sundays you can picnic on the grass by the waterfront with goodies from the Farmers Market or indulge in lunch at the many excellent waterfront restaurants like Bocanova, Forge, and Lungamare.

Photos provided by CUESA and Oakland on the Bay.