Menlo College Art & Wine Festival – Visitor & Vendor Info
Plan your visit Menlo College Art & Wine Festival in Atherton, California. This page shares dates, location, FAQs, and a direct vendor application link for artists. MONOLISA may not be exhibiting at this event—we publish these guides to help festival goers and fellow makers, and to showcase Lisa’s handcrafted work.
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📅 Festival Details
- Date: September 12, 2026
- Hours: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Location: Menlo College Quad — 1000 El Camino Real, Atherton, CA
- Admission: Free
- Parking: Campus parking
🎨 Interested in participating as a vendor?
Applications are requested by September 6, 2026.
✨ What to Expect
The Menlo College Art & Wine Festival is a relaxed, community-focused event held on the beautiful Menlo College Quad in Atherton. This first-year festival brings together local artists and makers, regional wineries, food trucks, live music, and family-friendly activities in a shaded and walkable campus setting.
- 🎨 Local artists & makers featuring original artwork and handmade goods available for purchase.
- 🍷 Regional wine tasting for guests age 21 and older with valid identification.
- 🍴 Food trucks & vendors offering food and refreshments throughout the day.
- 🎶 Live music plus performances from Menlo College performing arts students.
- 🌳 Shaded campus setting on the walkable Menlo College Quad.
- 👨👩👧👦 Family-friendly activities for visitors of all ages.
- 🛍️ Shop small & local while meeting artists, makers, and creative small businesses.
- 🎟️ Free admission and open to the public.
This appears to be a smaller, easygoing art and wine experience rather than a large downtown street festival—ideal for spending a few hours browsing art, enjoying food and wine, listening to music, and exploring the Menlo College campus.
❓ Festival FAQ
🎟️ Is admission free?
Yes. General admission to the Menlo College Art & Wine Festival is free and the event is open to the public.
🍷 Is wine tasting included?
No. Wine tasting tickets are sold separately at the event. Guests participating in wine tasting must be 21 or older and bring valid identification.
💵 How much are wine tasting tickets?
Menlo College lists wine tasting tickets at $12 for one ticket, $30 for three tickets, or $50 for five tickets.
👨👩👧👦 Is the festival family-friendly?
Yes. The festival is open to all ages and includes family-friendly activities.
🎨 Will there be artists and handmade goods?
Yes. Local artists and makers will have artwork and handmade items available for purchase.
🍴 Will food be available?
Yes. Food trucks and other food vendors are scheduled to participate.
🎶 Is there live entertainment?
Yes. The festival includes live music as well as a performance from Menlo College performing arts students.
📍 Where is the festival held?
The festival takes place on the Menlo College Quad at 1000 El Camino Real in Atherton, California.
