There
will be two check-in areas at the event: Pardi Plaza, 132 E. A St., and the
Dixon Chamber of Commerce, 220 N. Jefferson St. Attendees are encouraged to
start at the Chamber of Commerce office. Photo by Kendall Brown
DIXON,
CA (MPG) – The Downtown Dixon Business Association is gearing up for its
next major event of the year, the annual Art and Wine Stroll from 4 to 8 p.m.
Aug. 23.
Offering
more than 20 different wines, including champagne, and a variety of local
artists, the event is a fundraiser for the Christmas Festival and tree lighting
on Dec. 6.
According
to Dawson’s Bar and Grill owner and association President Jill Orr, the stroll
is all about synergy.
“It’s
really about bringing synergy, bringing people downtown that have not been here
before and getting to know your neighbors,” Orr said. “We got wine to taste,
live music in the park, local artist displays and even little finger foods. It
is a wonderful event.”
The
Downtown Dixon Business Association is gearing up for its next major event of
the year, the annual Art and Wine Stroll from 4 to 8 p.m. Aug. 23. The event
will offer music, food, door prizes and a selection of more than 20 different wines,
including champagne. Photo by Kelsey Knight on Unsplash.com
The
Wine and Art Stroll has been a consistent fixture in Dixon’s history for the
last 35 years. Established by Dana Foss, the event continues to evolve over
time, according to Orr.
About
400 attendees are expected.
“You
cannot find a nicer evening out,” Orr said. “Tickets cost $30 before Aug. 10
and $35 after. There will be tickets available online through QR codes around
town, at the event and inside several downtown businesses. Participants should
be 21 and older.”
A
ticket gets attendees a glass, a wristband and a map, which designates where
each wine station is located. Businesses include Bud’s Pub and Grill (100 S.
First St.), Dawson’s Bar and Grill (105 N. First St.), Farmer’s Tan (120 W. B
St.), Uptown Collective (115 E. A St.), Avila Flooring (120 N. First St.) and
Cynde’s Place (201 N. First St.).
According
to Orr, there will be two check-in points at the event: the Dixon Chamber of
Commerce, 220 N. Jefferson St., and Pardi Plaza, 132 E. A St.
“The
Chamber of Commerce is going to have four wineries there with music, food and
door prizes, so it may behoove you to start there,” Orr said. “If you cannot
start at the chamber, you can check in at Pardi Plaza.”
All
the event’s proceeds will benefit the Christmas Festival and tree lighting on
Dec. 6.
Proceeds
from the Art and Wine Stroll will benefit the Downtown Dixon Christmas Tree
Lighting Festival on Dec. 6. Photo by Nicolas Brown
“Our
goal is ‘a magical Christmas in Downtown Dixon,’” Orr said. “We’ll have Santa
Claus, performances by Dixon Dance Studio, and participation from local schools
and churches.”
The
free December event might also include a stationary parade.
“To
make things more exciting, we are thinking of having a stationary parade,” Orr
said. “We’re asking people to decorate their vehicles and create floats, which
we will display in the street at a stationary location. It will be magical for
the kids.”
With
synergy in mind, the Downtown Dixon Business Association intends to continue to
support the efforts of local business owners and Dixonites alike.
“It’s
not only a good evening,” Orr said, “but your money comes back to the community
and is used to continue funding future events.”
For
more information, visit downtowndixonca.com or call 916-416-2876.
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