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F A C T S H E E T
SAUSALITO ART FESTIVAL
Labor Day Weekend, August 31 and September 1 – 3, 2007
Ranked #1 in the nation by the prestigious Art Fair SourceBook 2005, The Sausalito Art Festival is held each year over the Labor Day Weekend in the beautiful art enclave of Sausalito, California – just a few minutes north of the Golden Gate Bridge and San Francisco.
This year marks the 55th anniversary of the world renowned Festival. SAF is an open-air event featuring beautiful sculpture and fine art, great food and premium beverages, with big name entertainment on two stages. It is held at Marinship Park with the idyllic setting of the Sausalito Waterfront as the backdrop.
The Main Stage features Top-Name Entertainers. Past years’ headliners have included Branford Marsalis, John Corbett, Eddie Money, Jackie Greene, Ten Years After, and Blood, Sweat & Tears.
The Artist Stage musical highlights range from Big Band to Country, Jazz to World Beat. There is also a children’s park, with non-stop entertainment for kids.
More than 1,400 Artists from around the world vie for the 260 positions available. In 2006, participants came from 20 countries and 40 states. In just a few years, SAF earned more than $1,000,000 for local organizations and charities.
WHERE:
Army Corps of Engineers-Bay Model Visitor Center and Marinship Park
WHEN:
Friday, August 31st · 6:00pm-Midnight · (Opening Preview Gala – separate admission)
Saturday, September 1st · 9:00am-6:00pm
Sunday, September 2nd · 9:00am-6:00pm
Monday, September 3rd · 9:00am-5:00pm
TICKETS:
General Admission $20.00
Seniors 62+ $10.00
Juniors 6-12 $5.00
Children under 6 free
WEEKEND PASS: New for 2007. A 3-Day Pass for only $30. Call 415-331-1142
ADVANCE TICKET SALES: Telephone: (866) 468-3399 or www.TicketWeb.com
TRANSPORTATION AND PARKING:
The Blue & Gold Fleet offers a combined ticket package — ferry tickets (directly to the Festival Pier) and Festival admission — Sailing from Pier 41, Fisherman's Wharf, San Francisco. Blue & Gold ticket sales: www.blueandgoldfleet.com . Schedules: (415) 773-1188.
Golden Gate Transit offers bus and ferry service. The Golden Gate Ferry departs from the Ferry Building at the foot of Market Street in San Francisco, and sails to and from the downtown Sausalito Ferry Landing. New for 2007: FREE Parking and $7 round-trip Ticket from Larkspur to downtown Sausalito. Golden Gate Transit Information: (415) 455-2000.
Free Festival Shuttle Service from 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. serving parking lots, the downtown Sausalito Ferry Landing, and the Festival Main Gate.
FOR MORE INFORMATION: (415) 332-3555
Email: info@sausalitoartfestival.org
Recorded Information Hotline: 415.331.3757
Website: www.sausalitoartfestival.org
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PRESS CONTACT:
Jon Finck & Brenda Hughes, Encore Communications
415.438.9933 or mail@encore-sf.com
12 August 2007