It's the Pre-Party! Join us in Downtown Lafayette for LIVE Music!

“Taste of Lafayette” is SOLD OUT but the entertainment rocks on!

Tuesday, May 17, 2022, 5pm-7:30pm, Lafayette Plaza Park (corner of Mt. Diablo Blvd. & Moraga Road)

The community is invited to Lafayette Plaza Park for a FREE concert with the Lonesome Eddie and the Saddle Sores. The concert will be during Lafayette Chamber's signature Taste of Lafayette event but no ticket (Taste passport) is required for the music or to patronize the Chamber bar. We encourage you to bring a picnic or pickup take-out at one of our downtown restaurants to enjoy during the concert. 🍽 View Dining & Shopping Guide HERE.

Free live music will also be at the following locations on Tuesday, May 17, 2022, 5pm-7:30pm.

Wendy Tamis, Harpist near Kiku Sushi & Vegetarian
UnConcord in the Mercantile near Social Bird
Ali and Mark duo (3day Weekend) will be playing at Headlands Brewing Company
Daniel Ray Hilsinger near Postino
The Breedloves Acoustic Duo Jay Kirkland & Barbara Anne Gorin near The Coop
Elise and Steve Band, Indie Folk, near Lavash Mediterranean Restaurant and Catering
DJ ACIEL will be playing at Batch & Brine

Learn more here.

Rock the Plaza Concert Series

Rock the Plaza Concert Series: Friday evenings, June 3, 10, 17, 24, 2022, 6pm-8:30pm in Lafayette Plaza Park (corner of Mt. Diablo Blvd. and Moraga Road). Learn more here >>

Lafayette’s first Community Day

Lafayette Community Foundation (LCF), The City of Lafayette and Lafayette Chamber of Commerce are partnering for Lafayette’s first Community Day on Saturday, June 4, 2022. This special day includes a morning welcome in Park Plaza and then an opportunity for volunteerism in which community members can sign up in advance for a work party for a select volunteer project. Afterward, everyone is invited to come back together at Park Plaza for a Community Day celebration that includes information about the participating nonprofits, activities, BBQ, live music by the Traveling Wilburys Revue from 12:30pm-2:30pm and the chance to recognize all those who helped make this new annual event a big success!

In 1988, George Harrison (you may have heard of him) brought a few of his friends together to cut a “B” sidetrack, “Handle Me with Care.” his friends were Jeff Lynne (ELO), Tom Petty, Roy Orbison, and Bob Dylan. This launched a couple of albums calling themselves the Traveling Wilburys. They never toured. They never played before an audience. At Community Day, we are bringing you as close as we can to their gathering. Visit https://lafayettecommunityday.org for more details and to sign up for a volunteer shift.

About the Lafayette Art & Wine Festival

Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022 (10am–7pm) & Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022 (10am–6pm)

The Lafayette Art, Wine and Music Festival is perhaps the largest annual festival in Contra Costa County. In 2019, over 85,000 people strolled among the booths of art and handmade crafts, enjoying foods from our local restaurants, food vendors and food trucks as well as quality wines and microbrews, pausing to enjoy continuous music from our four stages.

Every year our single highest purpose is to make sure we produce a safe and clean environment for our attendees, our vendors and our volunteers at our community events. We will carefully follow the guidelines and protocol developed by the CDC and the California Department of Public Health. Contra Costa County officials have aligned with those agencies.

Admission: FREE!

Music: FREE!

Kid Zones: Cost varies per ride/activity.

Glasses (wine/beer) and Drink Tickets are sold throughout the festival. Look for ticket booths. Combination packages available with big discounts. You MUST BE 21 years of age to purchase glasses, drink tickets and be served!

VISITOR'S GUIDE TO THE FESTIVAL

300+ ART & VENDOR BOOTHS

+ LOCAL ARTISTS ALLEY

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25+ WINE & BEER BOOTHS

+ PREMIUM PAVILION

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3 MUSIC STAGES

+ FAMILY STAGE

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3 KID ZONES

+ FAMILY FUN FOR ALL AGES

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YEARS

The first Lafayette Art & Wine Festival was held in 1996.

85000

PEOPLE

Approximate number of guests that visit over the two days.

STAGES

Continuous music on 3 stages plus a Family Stage!

KID ZONES

Featuring a train, climbing wall, slide, water balls and many, many more rides for kids! Cost varies per ride.

Presenting Sponsors

Lafayette Chamber - Presenting Sponsor of the Lafayette Art & Wine Festival

2022 Lafayette Art & Wine Festival Sponsorship & Vendor Opportunities

Interested in sponsoring or being a vendor? View opportunities and submit an application HERE. The Lafayette Chamber Event Directors will be in touch with you to confirm space and to facilitate payment through an invoice supplied by the Lafayette Chamber, the presenters of the event. DO NOT SUBMIT PAYMENT TO ANYONE ELSE or through Paypal, Venmo or direct request. Note: this is an application only and does not confirm participation in the event.

Interested in performing at a future event? We are currently booked for band stages for 2022. For future events send your media kit to info@lafayettefestival.com.