News Update

Want to help make this year’s Rock & Roll Beer Stroll and Art & Wine Faire fun and engaging for our community!?

Rock & Roll Beer Stroll (Saturday 6/13) – we are specifically looking for help pouring beer at the host locations. Volunteers (21+) will receive a commemorative glass and wristband to enjoy the festivities a bit.

Art & Wine Faire (Saturday 7/25 and Sunday 726) – shifts are 3 hours and all volunteers (21+) receive a 39th Anniversary event t-shirt, a commemorative glass of their choice (wine or beer), and a beverage ticket.

Are you able to volunteer? We couldn’t host these fun community events without the assistance of our wonderful volunteers.

Rock & Roll Beer Stroll – Saturday, June 13th

Art & Wine Faire – Saturday, July 25th and Sunday, July 26th

Please fill out the sign-up forms, in the above links, if you are interested in helping us out. Also, if you know anyone else who might be interested, feel free to pass these forms along to them.

Calling all junior entrepreneurs! The Alameda Children’s Business Fair is back on May 2 from 12-5pm as part of our Downtown Alameda Spring Market! This is an opportunity for your little one to come up with a business idea, execute it, and actually sell their products at a market! It’s a lot of fun to participate as a seller or you can support the budding entrepreneurs by being a customer.

Apply here! Applications will close on Sunday, April 26 or when they reach capacity. 

Bring the family down to the return of our Spring Market on Saturday, May 2 from 12-5PM! It will feature curated vendors & purveyors with goods and foods for sale, interactive community booths, live music, spring vibes and tasty beverages for everyone’s enjoyment.

Saturday, May 2, 2026 from 12-5PM 

Event happens rain or shine!

Please note: we are no longer accepting applications for Spring Market vendors.

The event will be Saturday, May 2 from 12-5PM and will take place on Central Ave (between Park and Oak), in Parking Lot C and onto Alameda Ave.

Spring Market FAQs:

What are the hours of the event?

The event takes place 12:00pm – 5:00pm on Saturday, May 2nd, 2026.

How many arts and crafts vendors are at this event?

70+ craft vendors. 

Do you accept credit cards?

We accept credit cards, debit cards, Apple Pay, and Google Pay at our beverage booth. Craft and food vendors have their own payment process and most of them accept cards.

Where are the ATMs located?

There are no additional ATMs at the event this year – a few nearby banks have ATMs in the district. 

Where are the porta-potties located?

On Alameda Ave near 2325 Alameda Ave and on Central Ave (near Park St). 

Where can I find parking?

The Civic Center Parking Structure is located at 1416 Oak Street, within easy walking distance of our check-in location. You can also find parking on nearby residential streets.

I have a bike, where can I park it?

Free, secure parking is available in the bike parking area near the Eagles Hall (2305 Alameda Ave).

I lost my phone/wallet/purse/jacket/other. Do you have a Lost & Found?

Found items will be taken to the ticket sales booth at the corner of Central & Park (near 1365 Park Street). 

I lost my kid. Where do I go to get help?

Alameda Police Officers are patrolling the event area. If you do not see uniformed officers, call 911 or go to the ticket sales booth where an event volunteer can contact the police for you. To help locate your child quickly, give the name of your child and describe what he/she is wearing.

Is this event a fundraiser?

Yes! Proceeds help the Downtown Association accomplish its goals and objectives of keeping the district economically sustainable and thriving for businesses, the community, and visitors. A portion of beverage sales are placed in a special fund for projects that help keep Downtown Alameda clean, green, and safe for all to enjoy.

Event happens rain or shine!