For the last 34 years, the neighboring town of Petaluma has gathered to celebrate the city's agricultural history, particularly its dairy and eggs, in what has become known as the Butter and Egg Festival! The annual celebration includes a parade followed by a street festival. The 2015 event is scheduled for this Saturday, April 25 in historic Downtown Petaluma, and the theme is "Petaluma: Fertile Ground."
The event runs from 10 AM to 5 PM, with the parade beginning at noon on Fourth & D Streets and ends at Petaluma Blvd South. More than 3,000 people and 100 units are participating in this year's parade. Before or after the parade, visitors can explore the 4 blocks of vendors, including food, arts & crafts, sponsors and nonprofit organizations. On average, the festival draws more than 25,000 visitors, making it one of the North Bay's largest events!
Other aspects of the festival include the firefighter's cow pie throwing contest and the "Cutest Little Chick in Town" costume contest, and live entertainment from the Dixie Giants and Bad Neighbors.
Thinking of attending this year's event? It is free to attend, Petaluma Transit is designating April 25 as a free ride day! It is approximately a 25-minute drive from Annadel apartment homes in Santa Rosa to Downtown Petaluma. It's the perfect excuse to take a drive and enjoy the outdoors this weekend!
If you would like to volunteer for the event, they need your help! More than 240 volunteers are needed each year to help with the parade, beer garden and more. For more information on volunteering, click here.
Have you attended Petaluma Butter & Egg Days in the past? Do you plan to go back again this year? Share your comments with us on Annadel's Facebook and Twitter pages!
Sources consulted:
Petaluma Downtown
See California
SF Fun Cheap
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