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Downtown 2009 Events

 February |March | April | May | June | July | August
September | October | November | December

 
February
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February 14
I (heart) Downtown Martinez
Wine Stroll
Spend a romantic afternoon tasting wine in downtown Martinez. Tickets include a wine glass, wine glass charm, 8 tasting tickets, an I (heart) downtown Martinez lapel pin, and map of participating businesses.
$15 in advance. $20 at the event. Participating businesses and wine choices coming soon. For tickets call (925) 228-3577. For details click here!
February 14
My Funny Valentine
At the NEW Martinez Event Center
524 Main St.
7:30pm-11:00pm
Includes buffet dinner, glass of champagne, comedy show, silent auction, dessert auction, music and dancing. Seating is tables of 10. Great for groups of friends, girlfriends, associates, meeting new people!
Tickets are advance purchase only: $50 each, 2 for $90, table for 10 $400.
No host bar available. Proceeds benefit First Night Martinez.
For tickets call (925) 372-8295 or email firstnightmartinez@yahoo.com
March
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March 14
Martinez Youth Baseball & Softball League Parade
10:00am. Main St. click here
March 25
Main Street After Hours
5:30-7:00pm Sponsored by Central Bark
Hosted by Ferry Street Station, 600 Ferry St.
April
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April 24
Friday's on the Main
Weekly Car & Bike show through Sept. 25th.
April 26
Downtown Clean Up Day
For details click here!
April 30
Main Street After Hours
5:30-7:00pm -Sponsored by Stahlberg Photography
620 Main St.
May
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May 2
Art & Wine Stroll
Stroll the tree-lined streets of downtown Martinez. Visit participating merchants and restaurants for wine tasting and art.
Tickets are $15 each in advance - $20 at the event. Click here for details.
May 3
Environmental Studies Academy (ESA) and City of Martinez
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and Celebration for brand new environmentally redesigned parking lot in downtown Martinez at the corner of Ward and Las Juntas. Kids Activities, bouncy house, plant germination table, wildlife fun facts, face painting, ESA t-shirts, food and baked goods, student poetry. For more information email Rona Zollinger at RZolling@martinez.k12.ca.us
May 3
Sunday Farmers' Market opens
 10am-2pm. 600 block on Main St. Through Oct. 25. Visit www.cccfm.org
May 7
Thursday Farmers' Market opens
10am-2pm. Court St. between Main and Escobar. Through Nov. 19
Visit www.pcfma.com
May 16
Peddlers' Faire
100 antique and art & craft vendors along Main St.
For more info click here
May 16
A Walk to Remember
Benefits Hospice of the East Bay. For more information click here
June
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June 20 & 21
King of the County BBQ Challenge & Music Festival
For more info visit www.countybbq.com
June 25
Main Street After Hours
5:30-7:00pm - Martinez Event Center, 525 Main St.
Appetizers and no-host bar
June 26, 27, 28, 29
American Crown Circus
Martinez Marina
Click here for details
July
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July 4
Downtown Parade & Celebration
City Fireworks at dusk!
For details click here
July 22
Main Street After Hours
5:30-7:00pm - Location TBA
August
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Aug. 1
Peddlers' Faire
100 antique and art & craft vendors along Main St.
For more info click here
August 26
Main Street After Hours
5:30-7:00pm - Location TBA
September
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Sept. 12
13th Annual Martinez Car, Truck & Bike Show
Over 100 cars, trucks, and motorcycles line the streets of historic downtown Martinez. Raffles, Live Music, DJ, Trophy's, Plaques, etc.
Sept. 23
Main Street After Hours
5:30-7:00pm - Location TBA

Sept. 26& 27
Martinez Italian Street Painting Festival
The downtown plaza comes alive with beautiful chalk art, arts & crafts vendors along Main St., Music & Food, plus Farmers' Market. For more info visit
Click Here
October
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Oct. 10
Restaurant Tour
For details call City of Martinez Parks & Rec Dept. (925) 372-3510
Oct. 28
Main Street After Hours
5:30-7:00pm - Location TBA
Oct. 31
Halloween Spooktacular
2-4pm. Trick or treat at dowontown businesses.
November
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Nov. 25
Main Street After Hours
5:30-7:00pm - Location TBA
December
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December 4, 5& 6
Holiday Frolic, Snow Park & Ice skating!
Snow Park, Ice Skating, Light Parade, Santa & more!
December 4-24
Santa!
Visit & Photos with Santa
Dec. 31
First Night Martinez
Celebrate New Year's eve in downtown Martinez!
An alcohol-free, community, celebration of the visual and performing arts.
For more information click here

News &
Announcements

4th of July
Parade & Celebration
Featured business

Download the Downtown Directory & Map here.
(2 sides. PDF format)
Help with downtown Martinez Revitalization
Volunteer with
Main Street Martinez.
Download PDF
Volunteer form - click here
Announcing the Downtown Martinez Hometown 4th of July Parade, Celebration
and Fireworks. Click here for parade and vendor applications.

Please join us at:
Main Street After Hours
Thurs., June 25 - 5:30-7:00pm
NEW Martinez Event Center
525 Main St.
Appetizers & no-host Bar
You won't want to miss seeing the newest business to open in downtown Martinez. A beautifully decorated, 200 seat banquet room for special occasions.
Meet other downtown businesses, Main Street Martinez board members and staff!

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