The 4th Annual Heart of Oakley Festival which will be held on Saturday, September 17th from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm. Admission and parking are free!
You, Me, We Oakley is once again hosting cultural exhibits featuring various cultures. Guests are encouraged to stop by to learn more about the customs and culture of these countries.
In addition to the cultural exhibit you can also participate in a Family Discovery activity where you can learn more about your family history.
In the City Council Chambers will be a historical photo exhibit featuring photos of Oakley
prior to incorporation in 1999. We need your help identifying some of the people and places
in the photos so be sure to stop by.
Many local organizations will be present including, Iron House Sanitary District, Delta Science Center, Veterans of Oakley and East Contra Costa County Fire Protection District with their special Fire Protection Hero.
More than 50 vendors will be on hand, including popular booths such as Thirty-One Gifts, Scentsy, Stella and Dot, Avon, Mary Kay and more. Hand crafted jewelry, clothing and metal art will be on sale. A variety of service organizations will be on site with giveaways and information about their services.
Food vendors to tempt your taste buds will offer BBQ, gourmet sliders, Philly cheesesteak sandwiches, lumpia, garlic fries, pizza, shaved ice, funnel cakes, kettle corn, lemonade and
the list goes on.
A variety of wine made using locally grown grapes from sponsoring wineries will be featured. Be sure to stop by to sample wine from Three Wine Company, Lucca Winery and Wedl Wine Cellars featuring Mad John’s Zinful Sangria. Not a wine aficionado? The Friends of Oakley will offer micro-brews from Imperial Brewing Café with proceeds to help fund their programs including the popular Christmas Basket Program.
A FREE “ Kids Zone” will include a jump house, glitter tattoos, arts & crafts and games.
Free parking will be available at the following locations: Main Street and Gardenia, Main Street and Norcross, Oakley Elementary School and Vintage Park Elementary Schools.
There will be live entertainment throughout the day:
- 11:00 East County Performing Arts Center
- 11:25 Brentwood Blaze Cheer
- 11:30 Ballet Folklorico Jaracue
- 11:45 Zen Kali Band
- 12:30 Step 2 This Dance
- 12:50 Halau Ka Waikahe Lani Malie and HalauKahulaliwai
- 1:15 Hip Hop Natyam Dance Academy
- 1:35 Keep In Time Dance Academy
- 2:00 Bag Piper
- 2:25 Delta Square Dancers
- 3:05 Crosstown 5
For more information visit http://heartofoakleyfestival.com/visitors.php or call (925) 625-
7044.