Date: Saturday, August 9th, 2008
EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
The 1st Annual Petaluma Wine, Jazz & Blues Festival (PWJB) features:
- 5 fantastic bands including nationally recognized artists
- More than 80 wineries pouring their award-winning wines along the Petaluma River for Festival attendees to taste
- State-of-the-art sound system and staging
- Lagunitas Brewing Company beer for purchase
- Food booths serving a variety of cuisine and non-alcoholic beverages
- Music artist booth for audience meet-and-greet, autographs, and artist merchandise
- Official PWJB Festival merchandise for purchase including t-shirts, commemorative posters, and hats
- An art festival featuring fine art paintings and photography
- All festival proceeds to benefit the music education programs of all Petaluma area schools
EVENT HOURS
The event hours are 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM. The gates will open at 11:30 AM. First band performs at 12:00 PM. Wine tasting hours are 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM.
PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE
All performance times are approximate and are subject to change:
The Petaluma High School Alumni Big Band – 12:00 PM
The Peter Welker All Stars with special guest Ron Thompson – 1:30 PM
Lydia Pense & Cold Blood – 3:00 PM
The Pete Escovedo Latin Jazz Orchestra featuring Sheila E., Juan
Escovedo & Peter Michael Escovedo – 4:30 PM
Big Bad Voodoo Daddy – 6:30 PM
TICKETS
Festival tickets go on sale June 1st! Go to the “Tickets” webpage for more information or go to ticketweb.com. All tickets are general admission and there is no reserved seating. Music & Wine Tickets are $45 and include 6 wine tastes and a souvenir wine glass. Music Only Tickets are $35, and children 12 and under are free with a paying adult
LOCATION
The PWJB Festival is on 2nd Street between B & C Streets and along the waterfront of the Petaluma River (behind the Basin Street Landing Building). The art festival and food vendors will be on 2nd Street between C & D Streets and are open to the general public.
PARKING
Limited parking is available at the Theater Square Parking Garage. Once it is full, there will be additional parking available for $5 at the lot between Weller & Copeland Streets and between Washington Blvd. and D Street. Of course, you can always try your luck with street parking in the surrounding neighborhoods.
DIRECTIONS
For detailed driving directions and to print a map, CLICK HERE
WHAT TO BRING
Dancing shoes or comfortable walking shoes
Sunscreen
Hat
Still camera
Cash or credit cards
Blanket **
**PLEASE NOTE: Blankets are
acceptable, but there will be an audience area that is only for festival
attendees who wish to either stand or dance.
This audience area will be approximately 200 feet in length and
located directly in front of the stage. Festival attendees who are seated directly behind the standing and
dancing crowd may find it difficult to see during performances.
All audience areas are on a city street, and all who choose to
sit will be located behind the area designated for standing or dancing
only. We recommend standing
during Festival performances because you will most likely see better,
dance more often, and enjoy the performances more.
WHAT NOT TO BRING
NO LAWN CHAIRS
No coolers, food, cans, bottles or alcohol
No pets
No umbrellas, canopies, or patio chairs
No recording devices or digital video cameras
FESTIVAL ADMISSION
When arriving at the event, please present your ticket for a wristband at the ticket booth. Gates will open at 11:30 AM. We are pleased to offer “in and out” privileges. This will require every patron to wear a valid, PWJB Festival-issued wristband given upon entrance at the Festival gate in addition to keeping a copy of your ticket stub at all times while on the grounds. We ask for your patience as this may result in small delays at the entrance gates or other unforeseen issues. However, we believe the benefit to our patrons is significant. California State Law prohibits bringing cans or bottles into the festival grounds. No coolers, food, or beverages, will be allowed through the gates. All Festival attendees are subject to search.
WINE TASTING
The Petaluma Wine, Jazz & Blues Festival will feature wine tasting from over 80 of the North Bay’s (Sonoma, Napa, and Mendocino Counties, etc.) world famous wineries. The Sweepstakes, Best of Class, Double Gold, Gold, and Silver Medal award-winning wines from the Sonoma-Marin Fair’s North of the Gate Wine Competition will be featured. Festival attendees 21 years and older who purchase a $45 ticket will receive 6 tastes of the premium wines produced by these wineries. Additional wine tastes will be available for purchase at $2 per taste, or 6 tastes for $10. Also included in the $45 ticket price is a Petaluma Wine, Jazz & Blues Festival souvenir wine glass. The wine tasting begins at 1:00 PM and ends at 6:00 PM
ART FESTIVAL
An adjunct to the PWJB Festival is an art show which is open to the general public. Numerous artists will be displaying and selling their fine art paintings and photography.
OFFICIAL AFTER PARTY
Join us at the Official After-Party at the Mystic Theatre. The
performer will be Luce.
www.mystictheatre.com
OFFICIAL RESTAURANT
Enjoy a gourmet lunch or dinner within the Festival grounds at Graffiti Restaurant. Reservations are highly recommended: (707) 765-4567 or www.graffitipetaluma.com
VOLUNTEER
The 1st Annual Petaluma Wine, Jazz & Blues Festival is seeking volunteers for the 2008 event. Volunteers will be required to work one full shift on the day of the event. Approximate shift times are as follows:
Morning (9:00 AM – 1:00 PM)
Afternoon (1:00 PM – 5:00 PM)
Evening (5:00 PM – 9:00 PM)
By volunteering for your shift, you will receive:
Free PWJB Festival Staff/Volunteer T-shirt
Free admission to the event
All volunteers will be required to attend a training session one evening
before the event, and to sign in and out on the day of the event (must
present a valid California Driver’s License or I.D. Card). Volunteer
space is limited, so if you are interested in participating in this
event, please e-mail: volunteers@pwjb.org. You will be notified of your acceptance
for a position. If you do not receive an e-mail or phone call, you have
not been accepted for this year’s event, but we thank you for offering
your help. All volunteers must be 18+ years of age and in good health.
Visit our “Volunteer” webpage.
THANK YOU for joining the team at the PWJB Festival!
FOOD & ART MERCHANTS
The PWJB Festival provides a wonderful opportunity for artists and restauranteurs to show off their wares. Spaces are sold in 10' x 10' increments and are accessible to the general public as well as Festival attendees.
For food merchants, we can provide a canopy, table and 2 chairs. Space rental is $150. Please see the Food Vendor Application form available for download from our “Vendor” webpage. Space is limited, is on a first come first serve basis, and is subject to approval.
For fine art merchants, we provide the space only for $25. Only fine art paintings and photography are allowed. Please see the Art Show Application form available for download from our “Vendor” webpage. Space is limited, is on a first come first serve basis, and is subject to approval.
All food merchants are required to submit a copy of their State of California reseller's permit. Additionally, food merchants must apply for a temporary health permit with the County of Sonoma. Your space will be inspected before you are allowed to sell food on the grounds.
ADA ACCOMMODATIONS
The PWJB Festival staff will work to assist Festival patrons with ADA needs. Please indicate wheelchair accessible needs by e-mailing: info@pwjb.org. We will have limited seating available for those with ADA needs.
AUDIO/VIDEO RECORDING
It is the policy of the Petaluma Wine, Jazz & Blues Festival to not allow any audio/video recording at any time during the Festival.
DISCLAIMER
We reserve the right to refuse entry to anyone. We reserve the right to stop serving alcohol to anyone. No refunds or exchanges, rain or shine. Artists are subject to change. All Festival attendees are subject to search.
CONTACT US
For more information, e-mail us at:
info@pwjb.org
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Can I get tickets the day of the event?
Yes, if they are still available. The tickets will be $5 extra on
the day of the event.
Can I bring my children, and is this a family event?
We strive to make the PWJB Festival an event that is appropriate for the
whole family! Each child 12 and under is admitted free when
accompanied by an adult with a ticket. Strollers are permitted.
Do you have a discounted rate?
Yes, if you have a student or young adult who is aged 13 to 20, a Music
Only ticket is $35. If you are not interested in drinking wine, an
adult Music Only ticket is also $35. Children 12 and under are
free.
Where can I sit during the Festival?
Blankets are
acceptable, but there will be an audience area that is only for festival
attendees who wish to either stand or dance.
This audience area will be approximately 200 feet in length and
located directly in front of the stage. Festival attendees who are seated directly behind the standing and
dancing crowd may find it difficult to see during performances.
All audience areas are on a city street, and all who choose to
sit will be located behind the area designated for standing or dancing
only. We recommend standing
during Festival performances because you will most likely see better,
dance more often, and enjoy the performances more.
There is no reserved seating at the Festival and all tickets are
general admission. There are
numerous park benches around the Festival grounds which are available
for sitting. If you require
Can I bring food & drink into the festival?
No, but there will be an array of food and drink vendors available,
including the 80 plus wineries pouring at the PWJB Festival, the beers
of the Lagunitas Brewing Company, and bottled water. We highly
recommend lunch or dinner at Graffiti Restaurant which is within the
grounds of the PWJB Festival location. Reservations are highly
recommended: (707) 765-4567 or
www.graffitipetaluma.com
What wines will be available for tasting?
Check back here for this information following the Sonoma-Marin Fair’s
North of the Gate Wine Competition in early July.
Can I bring my dog to the Festival?
Sorry, no pets are allowed in the PWJB Festival grounds, so please leave
Rover at home.
Is re-entry allowed?
Yes, with a wristband and a ticket stub you will be allowed to go in and
out of the festival gates. As a matter of fact, we highly
encourage you to visit the Art Festival and food vendors which will be
located throughout the Theater Square District and are a part of the
PWJB Festival.
Can I bring a camera or a video recorder?
You may bring a still camera to the Festival. Video or audio
recording devices are not allowed into the Festival grounds.
Security will search bags and hold all devices should you attempt to
sneak them in.
What should I do after the PWJB Festival is over?
We highly recommend the “After Party” at the Mystic Theatre where there
will be more great music, food, and drink:
www.mystictheatre.com.
Where can I stay?
There is a listing of local hotels on the Petaluma Visitor Center
website which can be accessed through our "About Petaluma" webpage,
or by clicking here
www.visitpetaluma.com.
You may also want to call the Sonoma Tourism Bureau at 866-914-7511 or
visit www.sonomacounty.com
