The Cole Valley Improvement Association (CVIA) is pleased to announce that the Cole Valley Fair (formally the Heart of Cole Festival) will be back again for its sixth year on Sunday, September 21, 2008.

The Cole Valley Fair is a charming and well-attended free event with reasonably priced booths showcasing local artists. The Fair features fine arts and crafts, food from neighborhood restaurants, live music, a display of historic Cole Valley photographs, a full block of vintage automobiles owned by neighborhood residents, events for children, and much more!

If you’re an artist with unique handcrafted work, we hope you’ll apply for a booth space. The deadline is July 1. Priority will be given to Cole Valley craftspeople, returning artists, and to promising new applicants. (Imported merchandise will not be considered).

We learned a lot from last year’s fair. We will now be limiting the number of jewelry vendors and have made the fair’s closing time one hour earlier. We’re requesting the price range on the application form so that we can more easily select and place booths. We will be accepting some applicants before the deadline date. We also hope to get more volunteers for a smoother set-up experience and for booth-sitters during the fair to be available if you need a break.

We’re also seeking musicians from all genres and styles for one-hour performance slots. Please note that limited amplification will be allowed this year - see the application form for details. The Cole Valley Fair is a small and intimate street fair where the right sound will attract a lot of attention.

And, we are looking for an innovative artist to create an image that represents the people, feel and/or the spirit of Cole Valley for this year’s poster.

Click here for application forms for vendors and musicians.

Applications are also available on paper at Postal Chase, 915 Cole Street and Cole Valley Antiques, 90 Parnassus.

Send your questions or comments to colevalleyfair@gmail.com.

Click here to see a list of the Cole Valley Fair’s wonderful Sponsors!  Interested in becoming a Sponsor?  You can download our Sponsorship Levels and then contact the fair organizers here.

We look forward to seeing you at this year’s Fair!

Joan Downey, Cole Valley Fair Coordinator

Email: colevalleyfair@gmail.com

Phone: 415-307-2074