More than 10,000 people came out for the Taste of Morgan Hill event, which kicked off the fall season in the South Valley Saturday and Sunday Sept. 29 and 30.
The festival celebrated nearly three decades as crowds and cars strolled and rolled into town for the event in its 29th year.
The street fair offered fun, food, shopping, games and entertainment for the whole family. Not to mention crafts from all over the region.
Vintage rides parked along the downtown area in the annual car show on the strip.
Between the music, food and vendor booths and classic cars, Morgan Hill Chamber of Commerce president John Horner said the festival continues to be a success and most everyone had a great time.
“One new thing they did this year was team up with the local House of Thunder Harley Davidson dealership to invite a bunch of motorcycles out.
The free event included a Saturday night street dance as well as a Kid Zone equipped with a petting zoo and pony rides.
“I really enjoy the Saturday night concert with the free street dance,” Horner said. “Traditionally the festival ended at 6-7 pm and we added the Saturday night concert 4-5 years ago. A few thousand people come out to sing and dance in the town and that’s pretty special.”
Horner said the chamber has been fortunate to work with festival director Sunday Minnich.
“This is the second year Sunday Minnich has done this for us,” he said. “She has the knowledge passion and background and she does just a fabulous job making all the pieces work.”
With member dues at the chamber covering only 30-40 percent of operating costs, Horner said the Taste of Morgan Hill helps fund the chamber of commerce.
He added that the chamber shares event proceeds between local Boy Scout Troop 730, Live Oak High School Future Business Leaders of America and the Sobrato FFA.
