Los Altos Arts & Wine Festival To Close Downtown Streets

LOS ALTOS, CA — Motorists can expect street closures in downtown Los Altos for the popular Arts & Wine Festival starting Friday afternoon and lasting through the weekend, the police department reported. So residents and visitors will want to plan accordingly.

This weekend's 40th Annual Los Altos Arts & Wine Festival hosted by the city's Village Association runs Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

The highly-rated festival showcases the distinctive works of artists and craftspeople from more than a dozen states. It also features select vintages from local wineries as well as a wide variety variety of craft beers to pair with foods including Thai, Chinese, Mexican, All-American favorites like sausages, hot links and roasted corn and sweets of all kinds.

Downtown street closures will begin Friday at 3 p.m. "No Parking" signs have been posted throughout the downtown area, and police will be towing vehicles located in tow-away zones.

All impacted streets will reopen on Sunday by 9 p.m., except for Third Street between State and Main streets, which will remain closed for the installation of the Downtown Green, a pop-up park.

Officers will be assisting with security and bicycle patrol over the weekend.

Attendees and welcome to stop by and say hello at the Los Altos Police Department booth next to the Wells Fargo Bank on Main Street.