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54th Annual Mountain View Art & Wine Festival One of the Bay Area’s largest and most celebrated festivals returns to Downtown Mountain View for one massive weekend of art, music, food, wine and unforgettable experiences. The award-winning Mountain View Art & Wine Festival, presented by the Mountain View Chamber of Commerce, returns Saturday, September 12 and Sunday, September 13, 2026, transforming nearly a mile of Castro Street into a vibrant outdoor celebration in the heart of Silicon Valley. Admission is FREE. Explore more than 400 artists, makers, food vendors and experiences as Downtown Mountain View comes alive with original art, live music and entertainment, incredible street food, wine, craft beer, cocktails, interactive experiences, family fun and plenty to discover around every corner. FESTIVAL HIGHLIGHTS •More than 400 artists, makers, food vendors and experiences •Hundreds of booths featuring original, handcrafted art •Exclusive Wine Tasting Experience featuring 8 boutique and heritage wineries •Two stages of live music and entertainment •Collaborative Paint Temple •DJ Dancepark •Kid Zone packed with games and attractions •Gourmet street food from around the world •Wine, craft beer, canned cocktails and refreshing nonalcoholic options •Local restaurants, shops and businesses throughout Downtown Mountain View •Nearly one mile of festivities along Castro Street •FREE admission 400 ARTISTS & MAKERS Creativity takes center stage as more than 400 artists and makers bring an incredible collection of original work to Downtown Mountain View. Stroll through block after block of thoughtfully curated art while meeting the talented people who create it. Discover painting, photography, sculpture, ceramics, jewelry, glass, mixed media, woodwork, textiles, wearable art, home décor and unexpected finds you will not see everywhere else. Whether you are searching for a statement piece, a one of a kind gift or simply love discovering something new, there is art around every corner. THE WINE TASTING EXPERIENCE Go beyond the traditional festival wine garden and step into an exclusive tasting lounge for a curated journey through California wine country. The Wine Tasting Experience brings together 8 boutique and heritage wineries at a time and more than 22 tastings. Meet vintners and winemakers, learn about their craft and discover the vineyards, varietals and stories behind every bottle. Participating wineries include: • Duncan Peak Vineyards • Elaine Wines, Sunday Only • Frey Vineyards • Moshin Vineyards, Saturday Only • Oxlee Graham Wines, Sunday Only • Parea Wines • Patent Wines, Saturday Only • Rojas Vineyards & Winery • Summit Lake Vineyards & Winery • Wine & Barrel Company Participating wineries and available wines vary by day. Wine Tasting Experience Tickets: $55 Advance $65 At the Door Guests must be 21 or older to participate. Valid photo identification is required. Advance tickets: https://winetastingexperience.eventbrite.com/ Learn more about the Wine Tasting Experience: https://www.mvartwine.com/wine LIVE MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT Turn up the weekend with two stages of live entertainment plus music and performances throughout the festival. The PG&E Main Stage brings a high energy mix of pop, funk, rock and dance to Castro Street, including festival favorites the Megatones and the House Rockers. The Community Stage puts the spotlight on the incredible talent found right here in the community, with singers, dancers, musicians, actors and emerging performers taking the stage throughout the weekend. COLLABORATIVE PAINT TEMPLE Art is not just something to admire at the Mountain View Art & Wine Festival. It is something everyone can help create. The Collaborative Paint Temple invites guests to add their own mark to a massive shared artwork while live DJs provide a soundtrack of melodic house music. This year’s theme, “What does love mean to you…”, invites guests to express what love means to them through color and creativity. Throughout the weekend, thousands of contributions transform the temple into an entirely new work of art created by and for the community. DJ DANCEPARK Follow the beat to the DJ Dancepark, an immersive outdoor space where DJs, music and festival energy come together. Stop by for a song or stay a while and dance in the middle of Downtown Mountain View. FAMILY FUN Bring the whole crew. The Kid Zone is loaded with entertainment for younger festival guests, including face painting, games, bungee trampolines, kids focused vendors and giant Water Balls that let kids climb inside enormous inflatable orbs and literally walk across the water. FOOD WORTH COMING HUNGRY FOR Bring an appetite because this is much more than standard festival fare. More than 18 street food vendors serve up flavors from around the world, from sizzling BBQ and authentic street tacos to savory bao buns, Indonesian satay, gourmet crêpes, wood fired pizza and festival classics. Castro Street’s renowned restaurants will also be open throughout the weekend, making it easy to turn a day at the festival into brunch, lunch, dinner or drinks in Downtown Mountain View. WINE, CRAFT BEER & COCKTAILS Raise a glass to the weekend with wine, craft beer, refreshing canned cocktails and more available throughout the festival. Wine selections include sparkling rosé, Chardonnay, Cabernet, sangria and other festival favorites. Beer lovers can explore a lineup ranging from refreshing blondes to stronger beers like Elysian Space Dust IPA. Canned cocktails and refreshing nonalcoholic drinks will also be available throughout the festival, including Tropical Hut’s nonalcoholic piña coladas served in fresh pineapples and coconuts. EXPLORE DOWNTOWN MOUNTAIN VIEW The experience does not end at the festival booths. Castro Street is home to an incredible collection of restaurants, shops and local businesses. Explore Downtown Mountain View throughout the weekend and discover participating merchants and special offerings through the festival’s Local Discovery program. GETTING HERE Skip the parking search and take public transportation directly to the festival. The Downtown Mountain View Transit Center is conveniently located just steps from Castro Street, providing access to Caltrain, VTA Light Rail and bus service from throughout the Bay Area. Free bicycle parking will be available near Castro Street and Church Street. RIDESHARE DROP OFF & PICKUP Lot 7 460 Hope Street Mountain View, CA 94041 PLAN YOUR VISIT Saturday, September 12, 2026 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM Sunday, September 13, 2026 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM Wine Tasting Experience: Saturday: 12:00 PM to 6:30 PM Sunday: 12:00 PM to 5:30 PM Location: Castro Street Downtown Mountain View, California Festival Admission: FREE All ages are welcome at the festival. Guests must be 21+ to participate in the Wine Tasting Experience. Please, no pets. ART. WINE. MUSIC. FOOD. COMMUNITY. For more than five decades, the Mountain View Art & Wine Festival has brought the Bay Area together for an unforgettable weekend in Downtown Mountain View. Gather your friends and family, explore nearly a mile of festivities and experience one of Silicon Valley’s signature community celebrations. September 12 & 13, 2026. Castro Street. Downtown Mountain View. Admission is FREE. Festival Information: https://www.mvartwine.com/ Wine Tasting Experience: https://www.mvartwine.com/wine Wine Tasting Tickets: https://winetastingexperience.eventbrite.com/ Media Contact: Ronan Fowler Megalith Phone: 831-216-8222 Email: ronan@megalith.agency Website: www.megalith.agency