There's Something for the Entire Family at the Sausalito Art Festival
A Marin County tradition for over half a century, the Sausalito Art Festival returns to Marinship Park this Labor Day Weekend, August 31 through September 2. The family friendly festival showcases the works of the finest local, national and international artists, with thousands of original works of art by 260 artists, including paintings, sculpture, ceramics, jewelry, fiber art, fine glass, woodwork, mixed media, and photography.
Of course there are plenty of other things to see and do at the Sausalito Art Festival, including music by legendary headliners and local favorites on two stages. Headliners at this year's festival include Blood, Sweat & Tears, Blues Traveler, Kingsborough, ZZ Ward, and others, as well as some of the best tribute bands around. Fantastic food, beer, and wine will be available, too. Check out their complete list of entertainment here.
Kids Entertainment
This year, young visitors to the Sausalito Art Festival will have a chance to get hands-on with creating real art at the Children's Adventure Land! The Bay Area Discovery Museum will offer a shibori dying class from their Messy Art Fest daily from 11 am to 2 pm, and Mobile Maker Club will be on hand for a wide variety of fun kids' maker activities from 2:30 to 5:30 pm.
If You Go
The Sausalito Art Festival takes place over Labor Day weekend on Saturday, August 31 and Sunday, September 1 from 10 am to 7 pm and Monday, September 2 from 10 am to 5 pm at Marinship Park along Sausalito’s waterfront.
To get there, take Highway 101 to the Sausalito/Marin City exit and head into Sausalito on Bridgeway. Follow the signs directing you to the Sausalito Art Festival. Three parking lots will be available, and the festival is easily accessible via Golden Gate Transit and the Sausalito Ferry. More information on transportation and parking can be found on their website.
Tickets to the Sausalito Art Festival are $30 for general admission, $25 for seniors 62+, and free for children 12 and under. VIP passes cost $100. Tickets are available online or at the gate at the festival.
Outside food and drink are not allowed, but food and beverages are available for purchase on-site.
For more information about the Sausalito Art Festival and to order tickets online, visit www.sausalitoartfestival.org.
Photos: Sausalito Art Festival.
