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Friday
Opening Ceremonies
Sponsor: Caledonian Club
Location: Main Street Pleasanton
Times: 5:30p to 7:30p
More info: Caledonian Club
or Pleasanton Events
Sat-Sun
Info based on last year
Scottish piping, drumming, and dance Competitions, athletic events, traditional foods, superb entertainment, and more.
Sponsor: Caledonian Club
Location: Alameda County Fairgrounds, Pleasanton
Times: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m
Admission: (info from 2003) $14 adults; $12 seniors (65+); $12 youth (10-16); free to youth under 10; $8 parking.
More info: Caledonian Club or Fairgrounds web site or Pleasanton Events
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Sunday, Monday
Info based on last year
Wine Tasting, Food, Arts and Crafts. Busses provided between wineries.
Location: At all local wineries.
Times: noon to 5pm
Admission: $35 advanced, $40 during event. Purchase a glass for tasting at all wineries.
More info: Livermore Winegrowers Association
Tuesday
Concert at the Wente Visitors Center location.
Sponsor: Wente Vineyards
Location: 5050 Arroyo Road, Livermore
Times:
Admission: $89 to $249
More info: Wente Vineyards Concerts
Wednesday
Concert at the Wente Visitors Center location.
Sponsor: Wente Vineyards
Location: 5050 Arroyo Road, Livermore
Times:
Admission: $99 to $259
More info: Wente Vineyards Concerts
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Friday
The old flagpole will be 100 years old on this day. A reconstructed portion of the flagpole will be dedicated at Carnegie Park. The 56 foot portion was installed on Tuesday, and will fly the flag on Friday. The flag formerly flew over the Capital Building in Washington D. C., will be presented by the DAR, Josefesa Higuera Livermore Chapter. Refreshments will be served.
Sponsor: Livermore Historic Preservation Commission and the Livermore Heritage Guild
Location: Carnegie Park, Livermore, boarded by 3rd, 4th, J, & K streets.
Times: 5:00pm
Admission: Free
More info:
Tuesday
Concert at the Wente Visitors Center location.
Sponsor: Wente Vineyards
Location: 5050 Arroyo Road, Livermore
Times:
Admission: $59 to $219
More info: Wente Vineyards Concerts
Tuesday
Author and illustrator Jani Buron will give a talk on the legendary race horse Seabiscuit and discuss her upcoming book, “The Spirit of Seabiscuit”
Seabiscuit was a thoroughbred racehorse who became an unlikely winner and
champion in the Depression era. In the 1940s, Buron lived on Ridgewood Ranch
near Willits, California, the home of Seabiscuit and his owner Charles
Howard, a successful automobile manufacturer.
Buron’s father was the foreman in charge of thoroughbred horses. Through
the Spring of 1950, the family lived in a house on the property that Howard
built for them. The following September the Buron family moved to Pleasanton
where Jani attended Amador Valley High School, graduating in 1954.
Buron has appeared in four Seabiscuit documentaries: the A&E production
of "The True Story of Seabiscuit," the ESPN Classic SportCentury production
of "Seabiscuit," the PBS documentary of the world movie premiere in Willits,
California, and a 2002 KRON-TV production. She has been an onstage guest
speaker at the Reno Hilton and a speaker at book clubs and writers groups.
For three summer seasons at the Ridgewood Ranch, she was a story teller.
On display at the talk will be photos of Seabiscuit at Ridgewood Ranch,
memorabilia from Buron’s life at the ranch and color portraits of the famous
racehorse at Bay Meadows racetrack in 1938.
Sponsor: ALVHS (Amador-Livermore Valley Historical Society
Location: Museum on Main Street. 603 Main St, Pleasanton
Times: 7:00pm
Admission: $10 donation ($5 for ALVHS members). Reservations Recommended.
More info: at the Museum on Main 462-2766
Museum on Main Street
Fri-Sun
Meet over 300 artisans with more unique handmade arts and crafts than ever before.
Sponsor: DMG World Media
Location: Alameda County Fairgrounds, Pleasanton
Times: 10-7 (Fri-Sat; 10-5 (Sun)
Admission: $5 adults, $4 children, $8 parking
More info: www.harvestfestival.com or Fairgrounds web site
Fri-Sun
Many dealers with a lot of RVs to choose from.
Sponsor: GoodTimes Promotions
Location: Alameda County Fairgrounds, Pleasanton
Times: 10-7 Mon-Sat; 10-6 Sun
Admission: $5 adults; $4 seniors; children 16 & under are free. $8 parking.
More info: www.rvshow.net or Fairgrounds web site
Saturday
"Silverman made an extraordinary impression ... He created an idyll of exquisite sound and exact, unforced feeling. That was the feat of a mature artist, and something of a revelation." Financial Times (London)
Sponsor: Del Valle Fine Arts
Location: First Presbyterian Church, 4th & L Streets
Times: 8:00p
Admission: General: $15; Over 62 or full time student: $13; Children and students through high school: Free
More info: Del Valle Fine Arts or Robert Silverman
Alden Lane Photos
Saturday and
Sunday
Co-sponsored by the Mt. Diablo Rose Society & Alden Lane Nursery Public Entries Welcome! No registration is necessary. To Enter: Bring your cut roses in on Saturday between 7:00 and 10:00 a.m. Rose Society members and Alden Lane staff will help you enter. Many Rose Society members find bringing return address labels to the show very helpful and a timesaving device in filling out entry tags. This is a great time to come and smell the roses and order your favorites! To View & Enjoy: Come Saturday 1:00 p.m to 5:00 p.m and Sunday, September 18 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. The awards presentation will be at 3 p.m. Sunday. Sparkling Cider and cookies will be served between 2:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m.
Sponsor: Alden Lane Nursery, Livermore Art Association
Location: Alden Lane Nursery, 981 Alden Lane, Livermore. Free shuttles from Sunset Business park, NW corner of Holmes & Concannon.
Times: Saturday 1:00pm to 5:00pm. Sunday 9:00am to 4:00pm.
Admission: Free
More info: Alden Lane Nursery, or call 447-0280
Sunday
Location: Show Cliffs Regional Park & City of Livermore surface streets.
700 yard swim, bike distance 18 miles, 4 mile run.
Time: 7:00am (check in begins at 5:30am)
More info: On Your Mark Events
or Livermore Events
1976 Bicentennial Celebration in Livermore
Wednesday
Presented by David Abrahams
Sponsor: The Livermore Heritage Guild
Location: Livermore main library, community room.
Times: 7-9pm
Admission: Suggested donation: $2.00.
More info: LHG web site
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Saturday
Many Aircraft on display. See eLivermore.com photos
Sponsor: Livermore Airmen's Association
Location: Livermore Airport
Times: 10am to 4pm
Admission: Free
More info: (925) 373-5280 or Livermore Events
Sat-Sun
Arts and Crafts Festival
From the MLA web site:
Over 200 artist displays will be lined up along historic tree-lined Main Street. This year festival attendees will find a variety of high quality hand-crafted work made and sold by the exhibiting artisan. Thirty percent of the art & craft displays will be fine art representative of a wide array of mediums from two-dimensional acrylic paintings to hand-made mixed media wall-hangings.
The theme of the festival will focus on the "days of yesteryear". Throughout you will be able to view vintage artifacts of the past, watch spinners in action, admire the intricate artwork created by the bobbin-lace ladies and be amazed at the end results produced by local woodcarvers.
While strolling along Main Street don't miss seeing the First Annual Pioneers of Pleasanton display sponsored by the Tri-Valley Herald. A fine collection of vintage photos and heirloom pieces from two of Pleasanton's founding families: the Appersons and the Spotornos.
At the south end of the festival, Abbie Street will be temporarily turned into Abbie Farm—a live display of farm animals presented by Abbie 4-H members. And across the way will be a working blacksmith shop. Stop by and purchase a personalized horseshoe as a momento of this year's Heritage Festival.
Sponsor: Pleasanton Downtown Association.
Location: Main Street, Downtown Pleasanton
Times: 10:00am to 6:00pm both days
Admission: Free
More info: MLA Productions
Sat-Sun
Offers over 350 interactive exhibits and non-stop family entertainment, including High-Flying Trapeze Shows, Scuba Diving Adventures, 14 Family Adventure Zones, Moto-X Racing, Princess Pavilion, Pretend City, Craft City, and acres of Rides. Continuous entertainment on three stages, including Dreamstreet's Chris Trousdale, The Gemz, and Dora The Explorer!
Sponsor: Event Solutions
Location: Alameda County Fairgrounds, Pleasanton
Times: 10-5
Admission: $8 adults; $4 children; $8 parking
More info: www.americasfamilyexpo.com or Fairgrounds web site
Saturday, Sunday
Fun for the whole family: Carnival Rides, Non-Stop Entertainment, Food Booths, Commercial Vendors and More.
Sponsor: City of Dublin
Location: Emerald Glen Park, Dublin
Times: TBD
Admission:
More info: Dublin Events
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Sunday
Downtown Livermore will be filled with classic cars for you to view. See photos from the 2003 show.
Sponsors: Livermore Downtown and Altamont Cruisers
Location: J, K streets from 1st to 3rd., 2nd & 3rd streets from S Livermore to South L
Times: 9:00am to 3:00pm
More info: Altamont Cruisers Car Club
or Livermore Events
Monday
Concert at the Wente Visitors Center location.
Sponsor: Wente Vineyards
Location: 5050 Arroyo Road, Livermore
Times:
Admission: $89 to $249
More info: Wente Vineyards Concerts
Fri-Sun
Whether you own your home or rent, you'll find everything you need to enjoy your home in one great location. This show gives homeowners the perfect opportunity to get their home improvement projects completed before the winter months. Bring warmth indoors with natural lighting from skylights, ceramic tile, and the latest in kitchen and bath renovations. Continue to enjoy your outdoor environment with winter color in your landscape, rich wood decking, sunroom enclosures, and heated spas.
Sponsor: Capital Showcase
Location: Alameda County Fairgrounds, Pleasanton
Times: 12-7 (Fri); 10-7 (Sat); 10-6 (Sun)
Admission: $5 adults, children 12 & under free; $8 parking.
More info: www.capitalshowcase.com or Fairgrounds web site
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