Mark your calendar now! From the Art & Wine Festival to Santa’s Holiday Lighting Ceremony, here’s a list of San Anselmo’s can’t-miss festivals and events. For full details on dates and times please call the San Anselmo Chamber of Commerce at 415-454-2510
or visit our website Calendar of Events.
Year-round
SELF-GUIDED HISTORICAL WALK THROUGH SAN ANSELMO
Location: Downtown San Anselmo
Info: San Anselmo Historical Museum,
110 Tunstead Ave, Town Hall,
415-258-4659
This easy, self-guided walk will take you past historical local sites like San Anselmo’s own “castle in the hills,” the San Francisco Theological Seminary. Pick up a walking-tour booklet at the museum or at: San Anselmo Walking Tour Link
February (See web site for dates and times)
SAN ANSELMO ARTS COMMISSION ANNUAL SILENT ART AUCTION FUNDRAISER
Info: San Anselmo Arts Commission, info@sananselmoarts.com
Fabulous, fun, and anything but silent, this auction promises an evening of amazing music, food, wine, and art by Marin artists. Bid on items from Marin businesses too. Proceeds fund the volunteer-run San Anselmo Arts Commission, which supports community art, provides free summer concerts, and funds children and teen art programs.
February 6, 2010
MARIN VALENTINE BALL
Location: Marin Civic Center Exhibit Hall
Info: 415-342-4648
This annual black-tie affair benefits nonprofit groups that provide services to low-income families, children, and seniors: Whistlestop (senior transportation and services); Sunny
Hills Services (teen and youth programs); the Godmothers of Timothy Murphy School at
St. Vincent's School for Boys (helping disadvantaged boys with education and life skills); and the North Bay Children's Center (a subsidized daycare center).
Sun, March 14, 2010
INSALATA’S ANNUAL ST. JOSEPH’S TABLE
Location:
120 Sir Francis Drake Blvd.
Cost: adults, $46; children under 12, $15
Reservations: 415-457-7700
Join Insalata’s chef-owner, Heidi Krahling, for the Annual St. Joseph’s Table in honor of the feast day of San Giuseppe, a culinary and historical tradition. In the spirit of
St. Joseph, all proceeds are donated to the St. Anselm’s Adopt a Family program ww.adoptafamily.org.
Saturday before Easter 11 a.m. (rain or shine)
EASTER EGG HUNT AT MEMORIAL PARK
Sponsors: San Anselmo Recreation Department,
Ross
Valley Rotary Club
Location: Memorial Park
FREE Children 6 and under only, please
Info: San Anselmo Recreation Department, 415-258-4640
This traditional Easter event includes an egg hunt, youth activities, a fair, and a puppet show. Bring a basket to gather foil-wrapped candy and eggs. Lucky seekers who find a special Golden Egg can turn it in for a prize!
May (two consecutive weekends; call for dates)
MARIN HOME SHOW
Sponsor: Marin Arts Council
Location: Throughout San Anselmo and Marin
Info: 415-499-8350, Marin Home Show Link.
This is one of the county's major annual cultural events. View sample works of over 300 artists at the Open Studios Gallery Exhibition, select the artists you want to visit and then use the Open Studios Guide to map your tour. Visit, view and purchase work directly from artists. Artists often offer affordable rates, demonstrations, refreshments, or a chance to chat about the creative process.
Sun, May 23, 2010 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.
SAN ANSELMO OUTDOOR ANTIQUES FAIRE
Location: Downtown San Anselmo
Sponsor/Info: Antique Dealers Association, 415-460-0400
Held along
San Anselmo Avenue under the shady trees of
Creek
Park, this event hosts over 100 vendors from the Bay Area and beyond. Antiques collectors, lovers of vintage objects, decorators, and homeowners appreciate the variety of items: linens, sterling silver, pottery, jewelry, toys, sporting goods and furniture.
Sat/Sun, July 17 & 18, 2010 10 a.m.–6 p.m.
SAN ANSELMO ART & WINE FESTIVAL
A San Anselmo Chamber Event!
Location:
San Anselmo Ave.
Info: San Anselmo Chamber, 415-454-2510
Artist/Vendor Info: Eckerstrom Productions, (415) 472-1553
Email - EPinformation@aol.com; Website - www.eckerstromproductions.com
SAN ANSELMO ART & WINE FESTIVAL
SATURDAY 7/17
'70s Bolinas Blast Stage
10 - 11am - Magic Circus
Noon - 2pm - Petty Theft
3 - 6pm - The Who Show
Trippin' Tunstead Stage
10 - Noon - Savannah Blue
1 - 3pm - Boys of Summer
4 - 6pm - Zebop!
SUNDAY 7/18
'70s Bolinas Blast Stage
10am - Noon - Drew Harrison
12:30 - 2:30pm - The Indestructables
3 - 5pm - The Sun Kings
Trippin Tunstead Stage
10 - Noon - Savannah Blue
12:30 - 2:30pm - Wonderbread 5
3 - 6pm - The Who Show
Magic Show
Magic Circus presents: The Wizard School of Magic
Learn what it takes to become a real wizard! Benny Bendini's
spellbinding illusions, fanciful and funny theatrical comedy magic, live dove and child floating in air.
Benny Bendini: is the cofounder of Magic Circus, and he has over 20 years professional experience in Europe and America. He is featured in several films, including Dr. Dolittle, The Princess Diaries and the TV series Nash Bridges. Voted "Bay City Best" by the S.F. Examiner, winner of the European TV contest "Fairy-tales of our Times" and winner of the Bay Area and Pacific Coast Stage Magic Contests, Benny Bendini has stimulated the minds and touched the hearts of thousands of children and family audiences.
The Chamber is proud to showcase San Anselmo's Boutique Retail Business
Voted “Best Local Festival” by the North Bay Bohemian and “Best Town-Wide Festival” by the Pacific Sun, San Anselmo’s premier event features 200 juried artists from across the
United States, gourmet-food booths, live entertainment by top Bay Area musicians, and a large family area with rides and arts-and-crafts activities.
Sundays: July - September 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. (See Web site for dates and times)
MUSIC IN THE PARK
Location:
Creek
Park, near the corner of Center and Sir Francis Drake Blvds.
Sponsor/Info: San Anselmo Arts Commission, www.sananselmoarts.com
FREE
Professional Marin musicians play a variety of live music—blues, R & B, funk, rock and roll, jazz—at this popular summer music festival by the creek. The free concert series is held on six consecutive Sundays in July and August. Sponsored by a grant from the Marin Arts Council Fund for Artists, the events support artists in our community and are sure to be great summer afternoon events for music lovers of all ages.
July–September
Web site for dates & times: www.filmnight.org
Email: info@filmnight.org,
Sponsored in part by the San Anselmo Chamber of Commerce
FILM NIGHT IN
CREEK
PARK
Sponsor: A.P.P.L.E. FamilyWorks
Location:
Creek
Park, near corner of Center and Sir Francis Drake Blvds.
Info: 415-453-4333
FREE
Experience the arts as a community! Bring your family and friends and a picnic dinner to watch classic and family films under the stars.
Sat/Sun, August 7-8, 2010 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
TOWN-WIDE ANTIQUES
SALE
Location: Downtown San Anselmo
Info: Antiques Dealers Association, Pam Dixon, 415-460-0400
FREE
Put on your straw hat and comfortable shoes for this casual antiques-sale weekend. An eclectic mix of antiques and collectibles are offered at the season’s best prices by vendors and over 25 antiques shops to buyers from all over the U.S. Come for free refreshments, fun, and super buys everywhere in town!
Thursday, September 2, 2010 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
STATE OF THE TOWN & BUSINESS OF THE YEAR LUNCHEON CELEBRATION
Presented by the San Anselmo Chamber of Commerce!
Lanna Thai Restaurant
810 Sir Francis Drake Blvd., San Anselmo
Info: San Anselmo Chamber, 415-454-2510
Join your friends, neighbors, and town dignitaries as we celebrate the vitality of our town and community. Enjoy lunch, entertainment and the Business of the Year award presentation.
Fri, September 24, 2010 11:30 a.m.–2 p.m.
SPIRIT OF MARIN AWARDS LUNCHEON
Location:
St. Vincent
Boys
School,
One St. Vincent Drive,
San Rafael
Info: 415-454-2510
Recognize the achievements and volunteer spirit of local businesspeople as chosen by the 12 participating Marin County–based Chambers of Commerce.
Last Sunday in September
COUNTRY FAIR DAY
When: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Location: Downtown San Anselmo
Presented by: San Anselmo Recreation Department & Volunteers
Parade and Booth Applications
FREE
The annual Country Fair Day is a true old-fashioned family affair with entertainment for all ages: live music, a community parade, food and beverages, and other activities. First come for a pancake breakfast at the fire station served by our very own Ross Valley Fire Department. Then listen to live musical acts from 1 to 2 p.m., followed by the parade along
San Anselmo Avenue at 2 p.m. with local school children, residents, town dignitaries and businesses participating.
October 2011
MEET THE CANDIDATES FORUM
Location: TBA
Info: San Anselmo Chamber, 415-454-2510
San Anselmo Town Council candidates present their positions on the issues and answer questions.
Sat, December 4, 2010 Lawn at Town Hall 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
SANTA’S TREE-LIGHTING CEREMONY
Sponsored by: San Anselmo Chamber of Commerce, Town of
San Anselmo, and San Anselmo Recreation Department
Location: Lawn at Town Hall, San Anselmo Avenue
Info: San Anselmo Chamber, 415-454-2510;
FREE
This old-fashioned evening of warmth and spirit is the perfect way to kick off the holiday season. Santa Claus arrives in a fire truck, then the young and old are treated to free pictures with St. Nick himself. Enjoy delicious refreshments donated by local businesses along with holiday music and children’s activities.
Thu, December 02, 2010 12 p.m. –2 p.m.
SAN ANSELMO
HOLIDAY LUNCHEON
Location: Alexander Hall, San
Info: San Anselmo Chamber, 415-454-2510: Reservation Link Cost: $40
The chamber’s board of directors is ratified at this festive annual holiday luncheon where you can mix with chamber members, town dignitaries, donate a gift to a local charity — and holiday cheer!