Summer Festivals!

One of my favorite things about summer, besides enjoying activities outdoors with family and friends, are the festivals that are held near my city. I live in San Jose, CA and look forward to all the festivals throughout the summer. One of my favorite's is the Mountain Art & Wine Festival in Mountain View, CA. I enjoy the Almaden and Sunnyvale Art & Wine Festival as well. Today, I attended the Los Altos Art & Wine Festival in Los Altos, CA. The weather was perfect - hot but not to warm that you couldn't enjoy walking around all the blocks of food booths and various vendors. As always, the Los Altos Fire Department had one of their fire trucks at the main entrance, along with the Los Altos Police Department who had a 1950's-type patrol car on display. I immediately began checking out the vendors to see who was giving away good freebies. I entered a few drawings, got a few lollipops and key chains/bottle openers, and enjoyed listening to the music as I strolled down the aisles. Although the festival's about wine (and beer), a trip to the Los Altos Art & Wine Festival wouldn't be complete for me without having one of the refreshing, colorful fruit smoothies! This is a must if you go, and the kids can have one, too. Five dollars gets you a decent-size smoothie any way you want. There's strawberry, banana, and peach. I usually get all three flavors, but strawberry and peach are my favorite. One person ahead of me had her cup filled with mostly strawberry, with a touch of peach. Parking is free at Los Altos High School where a shuttle takes you to the festival for free about a mile away. Tomorrow's the last day if you still want to attend. Dress comfortably and enjoy.