Art and Wine: What to Expect This Weekend

Clayton won't be a quiet, sleepy town this weekend.

Musicians, vendors and thousands of visitors from around the Bay Area will descend on downtown Saturday and Sunday for the 16th Annual Art and Wine Festival.

This year's event, which is run by the Clayton Business Community Association, will hold true to tradition, featuring many of the same artisans, entertainers and wines that have made the event a success in the past.

More than 100 arts and crafts merchants will line the streets, and visitors will be able to view a range of gifts and art objects, from jewelry to clothing and wind chimes to garden signs. Also look for children's toys, paintings, ceramics and other hand-crafted items.

The Clayton Valley High choir will kick off the weekend Saturday, followed by The Relyks, The Desert Moon Band and Crossman Country.

Sunday's lineup will feature Diamond Dave, The Juke Joint Bank and The PHD’s.

And don't forget about the wine. Look for Alice White, Clos Du Bois and Black Box. Tasters buy their own $5 glass, and each glass of wine they sample will cost $5. 

On Saturday, the festivities start at 10 a.m. and continue until 7 p.m. On Sunday, the event runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.