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San Carlos Hometown Days are this weekend!

San Carlos Hometown Days!

May 17, 18 and 19, 2013

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Welcome to San Carlos Hometown Days!

San Carlos Hometown Days voted "Best Family Festival" by Bay Area Parent Magazine!
May 17, 18, & 19, 2013
Friday Night 5:00pm - 7:30pm - SCEF Celebrates Music Kickoff!
Saturday & Sunday 10am - 5pm (Ticket booth for games closes at 4pm on Sunday)

Hometown Days Vision

The vision of the San Carlos Hometown Days Steering Committee is to make San Carlos Hometown Days an annual, self-sustaining event which brings together various constituents in the community at large to promote community spirit, provide a venue for fundraising and community outreach, and provide wholesome family entertainment.

Hometown Days Mission

The mission of the San Carlos Hometown Days Steering Committee is to create an annual event for family enjoyment which celebrates the community, upholds tradition and strives for innovation to keep it fresh and competitive with other events of its type.

Hometown Entertainment for 2013

Entertainment for HTD 2013 has been booked. If you would like to participate in 2014, please fill out the application form on the HTD website when it becomes available after January 1st, 2014. Thank you.

Hometown Days Community Partners

Testimonials

I like EVERYTHING about Hometown Days! – Tina
We like walking in the parade. The Velez Family, Connor Grason, Nicole
I like the marching bands in the parade. Seth Digel
We love all of the kids’ activities! Wendy
My favorite things are the rides. Ashley Lazzaroni
My favorite thing about Hometown Days is the Petting Zoo. Caleb Streck
Playing the games! David, Jesse, Erika R., Austin
I like the pony rides! Sarah, Alison, Abbey
Our favorite thing about Hometown Days is how it reminds us of what a wonderful community we live in. The Rak Family
We love seeing friends and listening to music. Colleen Gwinner
I like the singing. Michael
I like the bouncy house! Caitlynn Reynolds
Gavin likes everything!

It's that time of year again - Hot Harvest Nights Farmers Market in Thursdays in San Carlos!

Hot Harvest Nights Farmer's Market

5/2/2013

When: Every Thursday night, May 2nd through September 12th
From: 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Where: 700 Block of Laurel Street. Downtown San Carlos
Sponsored by the San Carlos Chamber of Commerce, Hot Harvest Nights features certified produce and specialty foods, musical entertainment and walk-away food.  Stores throughout San Carlos' acclaimed downtown will be open for your exploration and enjoyment.  Bring the entire family to enjoy this popular annual event.

A different City Department and City Council Member will attend the 1st Thursday of each month (see schedule below).
The market features 50 to 60 booths set up in the middle of the street which will be closed to traffic.
Hot Harvest Nights features produce, flowers, music, food, artists - something for everyone.
This will be a chance to stroll, meet your friends and have a leisurely night enjoying the finest San Carlos has to offer. Shops and restaurants on Laurel Street will stay open late for this all-community activity. Don't miss out!
Bands:
May 2 - Aki Kumar Blues Band feat with Little Jonny (Foot Stompin' Blues)
May 9 - Bonedrivers (Rockin' Boogie & Blues)
May 16 - Kitchen Help (Bluegrass)
May 23 - SF Bay Jazz Ensemble (Jazz, Big Band)
May 30 - Reflex (80's pop Rock)

June 6 - Dewey & the Peoples (Reggae, World)
June 13 - TikiTones (Hawaiian)
June 20 - Marla Goody & Revelation (Funk, Soul, R&B)
June 27 - Pan Extasy (Caribbean Sound)

July 11 - RipTides (Vintage '60s Surf Rock)
July 18 - Jenny Kerr (Country, Americana)
July 25 - High 'n Tight (Classic Rock w/ a Twist)

Aug. 1 - Cotton Candy Express Music (Tot Rock)
Aug. 8 - Stan Erhart (Blues)
Aug. 15 - Dave Crimmen (Oldies Rock & Roll)
Aug. 22 - Martini Show Unplugged (Raw Rock of Ages)
Aug. 29 - Blue Tuesday (Classic Rock, Americana)

Sept. 5 - KickBack (R&B, Latin, Funk)
Sept. 12 - Jazz Solution (Jazz, Swing)