The 2025 Lafayette Art & Wine Festival will be held Saturday, Sept. 20, 10am-7pm and Sunday, Sept. 21, 10am-6pm in Downtown Lafayette. Featuring 4 stages with 20+ bands, 250 artist / craft booths, 4 kid zones, wide selection of California varietals and craft beers, local dining + shopping! Free Admission. Take BART to the Festival!
Beautiful downtown Lafayette is a short walk from BART (Lafayette Station), just off the Central Lafayette exit of Highway 24, and convenient to local bike trails. Insider tip: park at any BART station and take BART to the Lafayette Station! Free Festival parking is available in the BART Lafayette Station parking lots with an easy walk or free shuttle ride to the Festival. Complimentary bike valet is located at 81 Lafayette Circle.
Music on 4 stages features some of the Bay Area’s top cover bands, local family-friendly performances and original music.
From Brian Aiello, Festival Entertainment Chair since 2000, "As always, I’m very excited about this year’s Festival! We are fortunate to be able to host an event like this that has such a wonderful history of great music, outstanding art, and a beautiful setting that is truly second to none! We’ll have bands that have been performing with us for over a decade, along with some new sounds that I think people will love to see and hear.”
New this year is Jimbo Scott & Yesterday's Biscuits, The Bell Brothers Band, Rachel Smith, Random Nature, and past favorite David Martin's House Party. Aja Vu will be returning this year faithfully playing music from Steely Dan and some Chicago as well.
Of course there will be our anchors (because after all, no Lafayette Art & Wine Festival could be complete without them): The Spazmatics, ZEBOP! with their faithful Santana tunes led by the incomparable Antonio Marquez, East Bay Mudd throwing down their great mix of funk and R&B, and Lafayette’s own Other People’s Money – OPM – that has been holding down the Saturday night closing spot for at least the last ten years.
All these plus so many more awesome bands that come together to make the Lafayette Art & Wine Festival THE go-to festival!
Entertainment Lineup (Subject to change)
Fiesta Stage - The Fiesta Stage is located off Fiesta Lane, behind Lafayette Public House, 50 Lafayette Circle.
Performing Saturday, Sept 20, 2025:
11:30am – 1:30pm Jimbo Scott & Yesterday’s Biscuits
2:15pm – 4:15pm East Bay Mudd
5:00pm – 7:00pm The Bell Brothers Band
Performing Sunday, Sept 21, 2025
11:00am - 12:30pm Rachel Smith
1:15pm – 3:15pm Aja Vu
4:00pm – 6:00pm David Martin's House Party
Bank Stage - The Bank Stage is located in the parking area to the west of the BMO Bank at 3583 Mt. Diablo Blvd.
Performing Saturday, Sept 20, 2025
11:30am – 1:30pm Kyle Athayde Dance Party
2:15pm – 4:15pm The Big Jangle
5:00pm – 7:00pm The Spazmatics
Performing Sunday, Sept 21, 2025
11:00am – 12:30pm Charged Particles
1:15pm – 3:15pm ZEBOP!
4:00pm – 6:00pm The Sun Kings
Premier Pavilion Stage - The Premier Pavilion Stage is located behind/west of White Barn Home, 20 Lafayette Circle.
Performing Saturday, Sept 20, 2025
11:30am – 1:00pm Lonesome Eddie and the Saddle Sores
1:45pm – 3:45pm The Ripplers
4:30pm – 6:30pm Other People's Money
Performing Sunday, Sept 21, 2025
11:30am – 1:00pm Random Nature
1:45pm – 3:15pm Juke Joint
4:00pm – 5:30pm 3day Weekend
Community Stage Entertainment - The Community Stage offers kid-friendly and hyper-local entertainment throughout both days of the Lafayette Art & Wine Festival! Located on Mt. Diablo Blvd., west end of the Festival near the intersection of Moraga Road.
2025 Saturday Lineup
10:00-10:30 AM Peter Pan Foundation
10:30-10:45 AM Contra Costa Ballet Foundation
10:45-11:30 AM The Studio Violin
11:30-12:00 PM Saint Mary's College of California
12:00-12:15 PM Sizzling Latin
12:15-1:00 PM Myeve Capozzi Vocal Training (MCVT)
1:00-1:30 PM Joy in Motion
1:30-2:30 PM Erin Fishler Vocal Studio
2:30-2:45 PM Esha Gordon
2:45-3:00 PM Jen Courter
3:00-3:15 PM COMMUNITY JAM
3:15-3:45 PM The Village Prophets
3:45-4:30 PM Andromeda
4:30-5:00 PM ModernTone Teen Band
5:00-6:00 PM Vince Lay Nancy Lake Music Lessons
2025 Sunday Lineup
10:00-11:00 AM Lamorinda Idol
11:00-11:45 AM California Repercussions
11:45-12:15 PM Maunakiapolo ‘Ukulele Ensemble
12:15-12:45PM Acalanes Instrumental
12:45-1:00 PM Acalanes High School Choir
1:00-2:00 PM New You Dance Center
2:00-2:15 PM Lamorinda Community Band – Ray Capiral, John Speers
2:15:-3:00 PM California Repercussions
3:00-3:15 PM COMMUNITY JAM
3:15-3:45 PM ModernTone
3:45-4:15 PM Campo Jazz Band
4:15-5:00 PM Generations In Jazz
On Sunday, September 21, the California Repercussions Marching Band, a 45-70 piece street band which plays rock-n-roll, pop, and jazz, and even some traditional band music will march Lafayette Circle (east side) to Mt. Diablo Blvd.! Look for on route to the community stage for their 11 AM and 2:15 PM performances.
Enjoy a wide selection of California varietals and craft beers throughout the Festival including selections from Lafayette’s Headlands Brewing Company and Moraga’s Canyon Club Brewery and new this year Fathers Brewing. Step into the Premier Wine Pavilion to savor wines produced locally by the Lamorinda Wine Growers Association. Guests of the Festival need to purchase 2025 glasses and 2025 drink tickets at the Ticket Booths located throughout the Festival which they can then redeem at the 26 wine and beer booths also throughout the Festival. Proof of age is required to purchase glasses and tickets and to partake.
Nearly 30 of Lafayette’s own restaurants, cafés, delis and local tastings are available within or walking distance to the Festival footprint. We encourage you to visit our local restaurants and enjoy the selection of Festival food from our food vendors and food trucks.
Art and handmade crafts will be on display at approximately 250 booths throughout the Festival faciliated by Eckerstrom Productions. The “Local Artists Alley” in La Fiesta Square will host Lafayette Chamber member curated Lafayette, Moraga, and Orinda fine artists.
Don’t miss All Ages Recreation Downtown in the Uncle Yu’s Parking Lot! Fun activities from The Fun and Game Experts will be located throughout the Festival in the 4 Kid Zones.
The Festival is family-friendly and dog-friendly. Well behaved, leashed family dogs are welcome, but typically happiest during cooler – and less crowded – morning hours. Stop by the new Doggie Lounge hosted by Big Woof Pets to learn more about one of Lafayette’s newest businesses.
Festival proceeds support our local community programs like Lafayette Partners in Education (“LPIE”), and other nonprofits. Much of the Festival experience is free, including admission and all four stages.
Please check the website for maps and the music schedule, which of course is subject to change! https://lafayettefestival.com
ABOUT THE LAFAYETTE ART & WINE FESTIVAL ORGANIZERS AND SPONSORS
The Lafayette Art & Wine Festival is an annual event held in September that promotes Lafayette’s Downtown and raises money for local education, the Lafayette Chamber of Commerce and many other local nonprofit organizations.
The event is produced by the Lafayette Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the City of Lafayette and Eckerstrom Productions. 2025 presenting Festival sponsors include BMW, City of Lafayette, Lafayette Park Hotel & Spa, Mechanics Bank, and Pacific Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Hospital.
Map, music schedule and visitor’s guide can all be found at https://lafayettefestival.com.
Logo, poster, and other promotional digital files can be downloaded at https://lafayettefestival.com/media-assets.
ABOUT THE LAFAYETTE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
The Lafayette Chamber is a volunteer- based organization serving the interests of the business community with an ongoing commitment to the City of Lafayette. In 1947 a group of concerned businesspersons launched the Lafayette Chamber of Commerce. The stated mission of the organization was: “To promote and maintain a healthy business climate and to preserve and enhance the quality of life in Lafayette.”
Over 75 years later, the Lafayette Chamber has grown to include a membership of over 800 businesses, professionals and "Friends of the Chamber" in Lafayette and neighboring areas. It remains the principal advocate for the business community, working to promote businesses in the City of Lafayette and encouraging new enterprises to locate here.
All aspects that make up a community are important: schools, residents, churches and synagogues, community organizations, activities, and the city government. Chamber members work with representatives of all these groups for the betterment of the community. Annual Chamber events include the Taste of Lafayette, Rock the Plaza Concert Series, Lafayette Art & Wine Festival, Lafayette Res Run for Education, Trick or Treat Street, and It's a Wonderful Life in Lafayette Holiday Celebration. Proceeds from Chamber events are shared with selected nonprofit organizations in the community. Learn more at https://lafayettechamber.org.
A special thank-you goes out to Lafayette Chamber’s Premier Members: Cobain Orthodontics, Diablo Foods, Douglah Designs, Dudum Real Estate, Lewis Asset Management, Mechanics Bank, Oakwood Athletic Club, Pacific Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Hospital, and ParkSmart, Inc.
CALENDAR ENTRY
The 2025 Lafayette Art & Wine Festival will be held Saturday, September 20, 10am-7pm and Sunday, September 21, 10am-6pm in Downtown Lafayette, CA.
Featuring 4 stages with 20+ bands, 250 artist / craft booths, 4 kid zones, wide selection of California varietals and craft beers, local dining + shopping! Free Admission. Take BART to the Festival!
Beautiful downtown Lafayette is a short walk from BART (Lafayette Station), just off the Central Lafayette exit of Highway 24, and convenient to local bike trails. Insider tip: park at any BART station and take BART to the Lafayette Station! Free Festival parking is available in the BART Lafayette Station parking lots with an easy walk or free shuttle ride to the Festival. Complimentary bike valet is located at 81 Lafayette Circle.
View music schedule and learn more at https://lafayettefestival.com
Produced by the Lafayette Chamber. Presenting sponsors include BMW, City of Lafayette, Lafayette Park Hotel & Spa, Mechanics Bank, and Pacific Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Hospital.
Sign up for updates on the official site: https://lafayettefestival.com and follow us on social media at @lafayettefestival #lafayettefestival
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Holly Sonne, Director of Operations
Lafayette Chamber of Commerce
251 Lafayette Circle, Ste 150
Lafayette, CA 94549
(925) 284-7404
Event Website: https://lafayettefestival.com
Social Media Channels: https://lafayettefestival.com/connect
Media Assets: https://lafayettefestival.com/media-assets
Event Photos by BlueGoo Photography
Galleries from Saturday, Sept. 21 and Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024 can be found online for Saturday HERE and Sunday HERE.
Photographer Craig Isaacs, BlueGoo Photography, was sponsored by the Sexton Real Estate Group.
Photo credit: Craig Isaacs, BlueGoo Photography, Facebook Blue Goo, and Instagram.
https://www.bluegoo.com
Art & Wine 2024 Photographs by Jeff Heyman
Photos by Jeff Heyman can be viewed online HERE!
For information about using and downloading Festival images, email Jeff here and see more of his work on his website. Follow Jeff on Instagram @heymanfoto.
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2023 Lafayette Art & Wine Festival Photo by BlueGoo (c) Craig Isaacs.
