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Niles Wildflower, Art, and Garden Show
May 18th, 2008The Niles Main Street Association is pleased to present the 15th Annual Wildflower, Art, and Garden Show on Sunday, May 18th.
The Garden Tour is from 10:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. Tickets are 12.00 in advance and 15.00 the day of the event. Pre-purchase your tickets online and save!
Advanced tickets are available at the following businesses: Antique Treasures, Bite and Browse, Corrie Glass, Keith's Collectibles, and My Friends and I.
The rest of the festival, which is located along Niles Boulevard in Fremont, is from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. and is free.
This festival blends the beauty of the garden, the joy of springtime, and the creative works of local artists in an area known for early 1900’s charm nestled against the East Bay foothills.
The Niles District of Fremont is known for a temperate climate and avid gardeners who generously share their efforts and experiences. The garden tour is self-guided and offers visitors the experience of cottage gardens complete with vintage picket fences and the spectacle of heritage plants such as a wisteria that’s over 100 years old.
In addition to the Victorian and Arts and Crafts section, newer gardens are also a visual treat with some of them located on what was once The California Nursery property. This large area is populated by stately trees that were planted by the nursery in the early 1900’s and wisely incorporated when the houses were built giving these newer gardens instant historical patina. In addition to the gardens on the tour, visitors have always enjoyed the friendly neighborhood ambiance as they stroll along the tour site.
Traditionally, gardens have inspired creativity and attracted artists so its not surprising that Niles has drawn more than its share of artists and craftspeople. Many of them will be sharing their creative efforts the day of the festival by displaying paintings, jewelry, found object sculptures, pottery, digital photos enhanced by hand drawings, and etch-a-sketch art. Numerous demonstrations will include the glassblowing technique of lampworking, oil and watercolor painting, and jewelry making.
Visitors will also enjoy the activity on the sidewalks that include vendor displays, plant sales, and musical entertainment. The variety of specialty stores and restaurants provide a delightful experience that will last the entire day and entice people to return often to this quirky “village”.
For information call the Niles Main Street Association at (510) 742-9868
View past years' Garden Tour photos:
by Kely McKeown
by Lori Morton
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