The 26th annual Taste of Morgan Hill food, music and art festival will take place at its usual downtown location Sept. 26 and 27.
Taking place on Monterey Road from Dunne to Main Avenue, the two-day festival sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce will feature live entertainment, a variety of cuisine, scores of arts and crafts vendors, as well as beer and wine. The event will also include a quilt show inside the Community and Cultural Center, 17000 Monterey Road, and a classic car show on the southern end of town.
With construction of numerous downtown streets in the process, festival organizers are forced to make some changes to the entertainment schedule. But construction activity will not be a hindrance to festival attendees, according to Chamber Chair Rich Firato.
“The city and contractors have assured the Chamber of Commerce that the streets will be available and ready to go, so we’re moving ahead,” Firato said.
This year, the Taste of Morgan Hill will not feature any large stages for music performances as it has in the past. Instead, solo performers will play music on designated street corners throughout the festival grounds, Firato added. A DJ will also play in front of the festival’s main beer and wine tent.
“There will be music throughout the whole event,” Firato said.
An exception is Saturday night, Sept. 26, when two bands will entertain crowds at the Downtown Amphitheater, located next to the Community and Cultural Center. Starting at 5:30 p.m., rhythm and blues act The All Star Band will play on the stage. They will be followed by Entourge from 8 to 10 p.m.
“It’s just another great night to be out in Morgan Hill on a Saturday night,” Firato said.
Admission is free. The festival takes place 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sept. 26, and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sept. 27.
