Quick Facts / FAQ
The Mountain View Art & Wine Festival is “A Festival Like No Other” and this year marks our 51st annual event, September 9-10, 2023.
Find quick facts about the event below:
What is the Mountain View Art & Wine Festival?
An authentic and moveable feast for the senses. The cool, vibrant, multicultural Castro Street vibe. It’s Silicon Valley’s World-Class Art, Music & Food Festival, voted Best Festival by Metro readership for more than a decade.
The festival is a spectacularly fun celebration of life with a top shelf lineup featuring:
The festival is a spectacularly fun celebration of life with a top shelf lineup featuring:
- 300 of America’s finest artists and craftmakers showing exceptional handcrafted wares
- Stellar live music on stage and street throughout downtown
- The Xfinity Pigskin Party Lounge with football and baseball on the giant screen TV
- Fabulously curated food and drink purveyors with premium wine, sangria, seasonal craft beer, hard cider, seltzer, and signature cocktails
- Artisan specialty food makers
- Sensational young performers strut their showstopping stuff on the Mountain View’s Got Talent Meta Community Stage
- The Kidz Fab Funzone with action-packed fun and games, Cornhole tossing game area
- An organic and green products showcase, health and wellness displays, home and garden exhibits plus awesome sponsor product samples and swag giveaways
When is the festival?
The festival will be held on September 9-10, 2023. Hours are 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday.
Where is the festival?
The festival takes place on Castro Street from El Camino Real to Evelyn Avenue. Admission is free. Get directions.
Are pets allowed?
NO PETS, PLEASE. Pets are not allowed at the festival. For the safety, comfort, and courtesy of your pets and festival-goers, please leave your pets at home. Large crowds make it a very stressful and dangerous environment for pets.
Can I use a credit/debit card or payment app at the festival?
Yes, we’re fully set up using the Square platform and iPads to easily, efficiently and safely process cashless debit and credit card payments and pay apps at our beverage tents for drinks and glasses. See the Event Map for locations.
Can I take public transit?
Yes, Caltrain, VTA Light Rail and Bus service drop off at the Mountain View transit center, the primary festival entrance at Evelyn Avenue and Castro Street. Get public transit details.
Is there a drop-off location?
Yes, for Para Transit, Uber, Lyft and other drop-off services, please direct them to Lot 12, located at 490 Bryant Street between California Street and Mercy Street.
Where can I find car or bicycle parking?
If you're not taking public transit to the festival, here are details on where to park your car or bike.
Is there a mobile app to use while at the festival?
Yes! Download the free Mountain View Art & Wine Festival Mobile App developed by Half Moon Bay’s Phondini Partners which includes an iPad-specific version and an "Artist Locator" feature!
Is the festival on social media?
Who can I call for more information?
Call the Mountain View Chamber of Commerce at 650-968-8378 if you can't find what you're looking for here.
Who can I call in case of medical or public safety emergency?
If you have a medical or public safety emergency, please call 911.
