Sacramento Bike Swap - Spring 2012 - Sunday, June 3rd

It’s Our Annual Spring Bike Swap at Fremont Park!

The Sac Bike Kitchen together with The Friends of Fremont Park will once again be hosting a Bicycle Swap Meet in Midtown Sacramento.

This is our THIRD bike swap meet as last year we had another great turnout!  Here’s your chance to get a great deal on used bikes, parts and clothing from other bike riders and enthusiasts.  If you've been waiting to sell something -- old, new, vintage, or perhaps something that’s been sitting in your garage, this is a great opportunity to finally get it done.  Proceeds will go to benefit the non-profit organizations: The Sac Bike Kitchen and The Friends of Fremont Park. 

There are only so many spots available and are reserved on a first-come, first serve basis.  

WHEN: Sunday, June 3rd, 9-1PM (No Rain Date Planned)
WHERE: Fremont Park in Midtown Sacramento, 1 square block, between P&Q and 15th &16th Streets.  It's the green space located in front of the the restaurant Hot Italian.

ADMISSION: FREE!
RESERVE A SPACE: Use This Link to Reserve Your Space
• 10' x 10' space – $10.00
• Each additional space 10' x 10' is $10.00
Check-in starts at 8 AM.  All reserved spots must be claimed and paid for by 8:30 or will be forfeited.  NO EXCEPTIONS.

FAQs:
No cars are allowed in the park.  Items must be carried or rolled in.
Since this is Sunday, most parking in the area is free!
Set up can start as early as 8:00 AM
For information, contact:  fremontpark@gmail.com

We look forward to seeing you at the Park!

Second Saturday Art Dedication and Movie, May 12

Confluence - Public Art Dedication In Fremont Park

Second Saturday, May 12, 2012

5:30 pm

Please Stay for Family Movie Night - Kung Fu Panda 2

7:40 pm

Hot Italian will have pizza to go and Drewski's, Heavenly Dog's and Volkswaffe trucks will be in the park!

 

Bike Swap in Fremont Park - Update

We've had a number of people contact us about doing our Spring Bike Swap in the Park.  We'll likely be doing it in June this year.  We're in the process of finalizing a date and will post information here as soon as we have things in order.

Thanks to everyone who has shown an interest in the past.  We look to seeing you again this Spring -- stay tuned.

100 Thousand Poets for Change - Sat Sept 24th, 3:30 - 6pm

Toy Story 3 - In the Park Friday, September 23

The Friends of Fremont Park is excited to have a family movie night in the park again this year.  We anticipate fantastic weather and an enjoyable evening.  There will be food trucks in the park, face painting, and children's activities.  You can also order a take out pizza from Hot Italian to enjoy during the movie.  Please come out and enjoy the park and Toy Story 3 on Friday, September 23.

Chalk It Up! Labor Day Weekend - September 3 -5, 2011

Chalk It Up! to Sacramento

Labor Day Weekend - September 3-5, 2011

10:00 am – 6:00 pm each day

Fremont Park, 16^th & P Sts., Sacramento

SACRAMENTO’S FAVORITE FAMILY FESTIVAL – LABOR DAY WEEKEND

The 21st Annual Chalk It Up to Sacramento will be held over Labor Day Weekend - September 3-5, 2011- at Fremont Park in downtown Sacramento. Celebrate the talents of hundreds of local artists and musicians at Sacramento’s favorite family festival.

The three-day event raises money for grants to fund youth arts education programs in all disciplines in local schools and in the community. Chalk It Up! features more than 200 volunteer artists, sponsored by local businesses, creating chalk art masterpieces on the sidewalks surrounding the park.

Live music is featured all day long throughout the festival. This year’s acts will include Walking Spanish, exquisite Corps, Dog Party with special guest Kepi, and over two dozen top-notch local acts.

Hands-on art activities for children, led by professional artists and groups like the Sacramento Public Library, will be featured each day. There is truly something for everyone of any age to enjoy with a broad variety of community groups, craft booths, gourmet food trucks, and a wine and beer garden. Access to the park and the event is always FREE to the public.

Chalk It Up! to Sacramento is an all volunteer 501(c)(3) charitable organization engaging over 400 volunteers each year in support of the festival. Mark your calendar and bring your friends and family to enjoy a memorable weekend at Fremont Park in downtown Sacramento – all for FREE.

For more information, or to sign up as a sponsor, volunteer or vendor, please visit the website: http://chalkitup.org/

CONTACT: email: contact@chalkitup.org, voicemail: (916) 583-8242

IMAGES AVAILABLE: from our Flickr site: http://www.flickr.com/photos/52303214@N05/ or by email: artists@chalkitup.org

Reminder! 2nd Annual GETty Crafty - THIS Saturday!

Saturday, June 11th
2nd Annual GETty Crafty Craft Fair
@ Fremont Park, Downtown Sacramento
10-3pm

Last fall was simply breathtaking. With over 80 crafters and almost 3,000 people!

If you weren’t able to come last year read this post and then read this one! You can also see pictures here.

This year our plan is to go bigger and better! We want to fill the park with amazing vendors and give people no reason not to come to GETty Crafty! The day will be filled with fun, live music, food, massages and much more. Hopefully it will also include: YOU!

Thank you to our amazing sponsors Hoppy Brewery and Friends of Fremont Park!