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A Toast to Sausalito: Beer, Wine, & Spirits Festival

October 19, 2024 @ 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Presented by the City of Sausalito’s Parks and Recreation Department and Sausalito Chamber of Commerce, A Toast to Sausalito, features a Beer, Wine, & Spirits Festival, multiple artist competitions, local vendors and merchants, musical acts, and an interactive stage with a variety of performances.

This event is free for all to attend. Beer, Wine & Spirits Festival sampling wristbands are available for purchase (only 1,500 available)!

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  • Date: October 19, 2024
  • Time: 1:00pm – 5:00pm
  • Location: Caledonia St. (between Pine St. & Litho St.) 
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We love your dogs, but we kindly ask that you leave them home! Thank you.

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Become a Sponsor

Interested in being a sponsor? See more details HERE.

Arts & Craft Vendors 

We are accepting a limited number of vendors in each category. If your application is accepted, we will send you an invitation to register via email by August 19th.

The booth fee is $75. The option to rent a table, chair, and tent from us is $100

Apply to be a Art/Craft Vendor here.

Beverage Vendors

Is your beverage business interested in pouring at our event?

Last year we sampled wine, beer, spirits, mixed cocktails, non-alcoholic drinks, and mixers! Pouring samples at our event is free; in appreciation for your contribution to our event, we’ll provide a 10×10′ tent, 6′ table, and a chair for each booth.

Sign up here to be a Beverage Vendor.

Food Vendors 

We are accepting a limited number of food vendors in each category. If your application is accepted, we will send you an invitation to register via email by August 19th.

The booth fee is $75-$150, depending on type of service. The option to rent a table, chair, and tent from us is $100.

Apply to be a Food Vendor here.

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Live art competition

Artists will be accepted to participate in different competitions.  Artists selected to participate in the competition will have the opportunity to sell their work, market themselves and be provided with a drink wristband (must be 21+ for wristband).

These competitions are all about having FUN! Throughout the day there will be some twists and constraints that the artists will have to adhere to.

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Volunteer

Interested in volunteering for the Toast?

  • All Volunteers will receive a volunteer t-shirt and meal ticket. Anyone volunteering for a 3+ hour shift (and is 21+) will also receive a free sample wristband and cup ($85 value for all).

Register HERE

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Artists and designers are encouraged to submit their design for the 2025 t-shirt , which will commemorate A Toast to Sausalito. All submissions will be voted on by attendees at this years 2024 event. The winning design will be announced at the end of the event.

The winner of the contest will receive a free t-shirt and two $50 tasting tickets to the street festival.

T-Shirt Contest Design Guidelines

  • Include in your design the phrases “A Toast to Sausalito” and “Get Sausy, Stay Salty”; “Beer, Wine, and Spirits Festival” can also be added but is not required.
  • Use no more than three colors in your design.
  • Specify what color shirt should feature your design.
  • Be wholly original and use no copyrighted material in your graphics.
  • AI generated Art will not be considered.
  • Be clear and legible; wording may be added later by Sausalito Parks and Recreation.
  • Limit size to no larger than 12″ x 12″ on the front of a shirt.
  • Email an image file of your design (.jpg, .png, .pdf, .ai) to recreation@sausalito.gov no later than Friday, October 15.

The winning artist grants the City of Sausalito the rights to the design, including any modifications thereof, to be used in the marketing of the event.

Any questions about the t-shirt design contest may be directed to (415) 289-4152 or recreation@sausalito.gov.

 FAQ

What is A Toast to Sausalito?

A Toast to Sausalito is paying homage to the old Caledonia St. fair and Taste of Sausalito Events of years past. We want to celebrate the great things we’ve done, are doing, and plan to do. Sausalito residents, community members, and transplants love art, music, and libations, so we want to bring back the fun to Caledonia St. and have a toast to those who came before us and gave us the blueprint to have a rip roaring good time!

Are dogs/pets allowed at this event?

We love your dog and love seeing you love your dog, but we kindly ask that you leave your furry friends home.

What is the Kids Zone?

The Kids Zone will be a place for kids to hangout and play during the event. There will be 2 HUGE bounce houses, loads of games, and activities in Robin Sweeny Park. There will be a sidewalk chalk area and fun activities throughout the day. Parents must monitor their children. Childcare is not available. It is free to attend. The bounce house is $5 per bouncer.

Caledonia Street and surrounding St. Closure info

On Saturday 10/21 Caledonia St. from Johnson to Bee St. will be closed from 8:00am – 6:00pm. The Cross streets Bee, Litho, Turney, Locust, and Pine will be closed from Bridgeway to Bonita from 8:00am – 6:00pm.

Can I bring a water bottle?

Yes, bring your sustainable water vessel! Angelino’s Restaurant is a proud sponsor of 2 giant water stations. We will not be selling any single use water bottles, and Sausalito Parks and Recreation will sell reusable water bottles if you forget yours.

Will there be alcohol sales at the Event besides the sampling package

 If you do not want to participate in the Beer, Wine, or Spirit Festival there will other drink options available.

Beer and wine will be available to purchase a la carte. NO OUTSIDE ALCOHOL WILL BE PERMITTED AT THIS EVENT.

How do I get to the event and where do I Park?

There are various ways to get to Sausalito. Carpooling, cycling, walking, and ferrying are your best options.

  1. A ferry ride to Sausalito, gets you .5 miles away from the event entrance (Caledonia St. and Johnson St.).
    • Golden Gate Ferry Schedule (SF Ferry Building- Sausalito)
    • Blue & Gold Ferry Schedule (Pier 41-Sausalito)
    •  Free shuttle service to and from the event with limited drop off locations available (Ferry Plaza and Golden gate Market) by Painted Ladies Tour Co.
  2. Marin County Bike Coalition will be providing bike parking for all event attendees at a suggested $5 donation.
  3. Parking is limited in Sausalito. There are 5 Parking lots in town, street parking, and metered parking spots throughout town. Please do not park in residential neighborhoods. Regular parking rates and posted rules apply.
  4. Sausalito residents aged 60+ can get a free ride from CARSS volunteers
    • 415-944-5474 (Press 3 for questions, 1 for scheduling)

What is A Toast to Sausalito?

A Toast to Sausalito is paying homage to the old Caledonia St. fair and Taste of Sausalito Events of years past. We want to celebrate the great things we’ve done, are doing, and plan to do. Sausalito residents, community members, and transplants love art, music, and libations, so we want to bring back the fun to Caledonia St. and have a toast to those who came before us and gave us the blueprint to have a rip roaring good time!

Event Photos

Did you capture photos from the event? Or would like to see what a great turn out we had from this weekend? Check it out HERE!

Add your photos so we can see how much fun you had! Don’t forget to tag us @sausalitoparksandrecreation on FB and IG!

Get Sausy, Stay Salty.

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  • Caledonia Street
  • Caledonia Street
    Sausalito, CA 94965 United States
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