Tracy Chamber Taste of the Valley Art and Food Festival 2014 replaces Tracy Dry Bean Festival
Chamber Announces New Art and Food Festival
Tracy, CA– March 17, 2014: Tracy Chamber of Commerce will be hosting the Taste of the Valley Art and Food Festival in place of the Tracy Bean Festival on September 6th & 7th in Downtown Tracy.

After observing several years of declining attendance, the chamber Board of Directors decided to give the festival a complete makeover with a new name and new focus. The Taste of the Valley Art and Food Festival will feature a fresh farmers market with crops grown in the region such as beans, tomatoes, almonds, etc. In addition to returning vendors, new attractions such as food tastings, art displays and sales, kids’ attractions, a wine and brewery section as well as 3 stages of live entertainment. 

“Our ultimate goal with the new changes to the festival is to create more opportunities for businesses and produce an event that this community can be proud of. Our marketing efforts will increase throughout the region to promote visitors from surrounding cities to enjoy this great event in Tracy,” stated Chamber President, Sofia Valenzuela.

“We felt we needed to find ways to expand the reach of the event, not only within Tracy but also outside the community by including expanded food vendors and a farmers market element as well as adding art and expanded cultural exhibits to the event,” commented Chamber Board Chairman Mike Donaghy.

The Chamber has hired event planner, Grace Paget of Captivating Moments Events Planning and Management to lead the efforts of bringing a new festival experience to the community. Mrs. Paget will work alongside a festival planning committee comprised of chamber staff and board members to maintain existing relationships with vendors and recruit new vendors to complement the event.

“Captivating Moments is truly excited and grateful for the opportunity to collaborate with the Chamber and lead the planning of this community focused event.  Our goal is to design a unique, appealing and profitable festival that can demonstrate the richness in culture, artistry and diversity that exists in San Joaquin Valley," commented event planner Grace Paget.

The Taste of the Valley Art and Food Festival will continue to promote Tracy by offering booths to local businesses as well as promote locally grown foods. Vendor applications  for this event will be made available in April and can be requested by contacting the Chamber office, 209-835-2131 or visiting the Chamber website, www.tracychamber.org
 
For more information about the Taste of the Valley Art and Food Festival contact Sofia Valenzuela at the Chamber, 209-835-2131.