2018 City of El Cerrito & worldOne 4th of July Festival

Thousands of people are expected to celebrate Independence Day at the City of El Cerrito/worldOne 4th of July Festival on Wednesday, July 4, 2018 from 10:00 am – 6:00 pm with music on the Main Stage until 6:30 pm.  The Festival is held in beautiful Cerrito Vista Park.

The admission-free family-friendly event is full of fun, food and entertainment.
The event included:

  • Live entertainment on the main stage 
  • Children’s fun area with carnival games, jump houses, face painting and rides
  • Arts and crafts vendors
  • El Cerrito Art Association Art Show & Sale
  • Lots of delicious food options
  • Vendor booths by local business and service groups
  • Free valet bike parking
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VENDOR INFORMATION


Vendor Booths


Interested in selling at the festival? Submit the Non-Food Vendor Application Form by May 16, 2018 to receive the Early Bird Discount!
Complete the application online, or download the fillable PDF version and follow the instructions to mail/walk in with payment.
Non-Food Vendors and Informational booths will be located in Cerrito Vista Park and on Pomona Avenue.
Booths operate from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm (6:30pm at Cerrito Vista Park). 

Food Vendors

Interested in selling food at the festival? Contact Janet Bilbas for more details and to request a Food Vendor Application Form.
The Food Court will be located in the Contra Costa Civic Theater parking lot (on Pomona Avenue) and will operate from 10:00am to 6:00pm.

MAINSTAGE PERFORMERS


Sharon Gilchrist + Friends ~ Blue Grass
Jeff Chambers ~ Beyond Standard Jazz
The Big Takeover Band ~ Reggae
John Robinson ~ Hip Hop Jazz Fusion
La Gente SF ~ Latin/Caribbean
Non-Stop Bhangra ~ Punjabi Dance Party

more artists You Won't want to Miss


BrasArte of Casa de Cultura
Doug Wendt ~ Midnight Dread
Gregg McVicar ~ UnderCurrents Radio
Hoopin Heather
José A. Ruíz: MundoMuzik
Magical Nathaniel
Roger Sosakete Perkins ~ Mohawk Round Dance

SPECIAL Tuesday, JULY 3 PERFORMANCES

4pm - Circus Imagination 
5-7pm - Otea Api + Te Orama ~ Tahitian Music + Dance
+ Food Trucks!


GET INVOLVED-VOLUNTEER WITH THE CItY OR worldOne

Volunteers are needed to help create a memorable, fun and safe community event. Individuals and groups are encouraged to contact either the Recreation Department or worldOne Radio about volunteer opportunities.
 

City of El Cerrito Volunteers


Volunteers are needed to help create a memorable community event. Non-profit 501 (c)(3) groups may be eligible to earn $13.60/hr, per workers towards their organization. To become a volunteer or to register your non-profit group to work at the event, please fill out our online application.

worldOne Volunteers
Contact Corey Mason at (510) 233-0611 or email.

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITY 


The City of El Cerrito/world One radio and community groups come together to hold the annual 4th of July Festival. Donations have made the City of El Cerrito/world One 4th of July Festival possible for over 25 years.  Your continued support of this community event is greatly appreciated.  Don’t wait another day to become a part of this special event - download the Sponsorship Benefits & Registration Form today! Contact the Recreation Department, at (510) 559-7000 to see how you can support this annual El Cerrito tradition. 

THANK YOU 2017 SPONSORS!
The  City of El Cerrito & worldOne 4th of July Festival is made possible by the generous support of local businesses including Honda of El Cerrito,  Marin Clean Energy (MCE), The Mechanics Bank, East Bay Sanitary, plus Sierra Nevada, Maria-Tina Vision, WCCUSD, The Whole 9, RecycleMore, Olivero Plumbing, Safeway Bottling Company, Super 8,  and other local businesses and individuals.