There will be two check-in areas at the event: Pardi Plaza, 132 E. A St., and the Dixon Chamber of Commerce, 220 N. Jefferson St. Attendees are encouraged to start at the Chamber of Commerce office. Photo by Kendall Brown

DIXON, CA (MPG) - The Downtown Dixon Business Association is gearing up for its next major event of the year, the annual Art and Wine Stroll from 4 to 8 p.m. Aug. 23.

Offering more than 20 different wines, including champagne, and a variety of local artists, the event is a fundraiser for the Christmas Festival and tree lighting on Dec. 6.

According to Dawson’s Bar and Grill owner and association President Jill Orr, the stroll is all about synergy.

“It’s really about bringing synergy, bringing people downtown that have not been here before and getting to know your neighbors,” Orr said. “We got wine to taste, live music in the park, local artist displays and even little finger foods. It is a wonderful event.”

The Downtown Dixon Business Association is gearing up for its next major event of the year, the annual Art and Wine Stroll from 4 to 8 p.m. Aug. 23. The event will offer music, food, door prizes and a selection of more than 20 different wines, including champagne. Photo by Kelsey Knight on Unsplash.com

The Wine and Art Stroll has been a consistent fixture in Dixon’s history for the last 35 years. Established by Dana Foss, the event continues to evolve over time, according to Orr.

About 400 attendees are expected.

“You cannot find a nicer evening out,” Orr said. “Tickets cost $30 before Aug. 10 and $35 after. There will be tickets available online through QR codes around town, at the event and inside several downtown businesses. Participants should be 21 and older.”

A ticket gets attendees a glass, a wristband and a map, which designates where each wine station is located. Businesses include Bud’s Pub and Grill (100 S. First St.), Dawson’s Bar and Grill (105 N. First St.), Farmer’s Tan (120 W. B St.), Uptown Collective (115 E. A St.), Avila Flooring (120 N. First St.) and Cynde’s Place (201 N. First St.).

According to Orr, there will be two check-in points at the event: the Dixon Chamber of Commerce, 220 N. Jefferson St., and Pardi Plaza, 132 E. A St.

“The Chamber of Commerce is going to have four wineries there with music, food and door prizes, so it may behoove you to start there,” Orr said. “If you cannot start at the chamber, you can check in at Pardi Plaza.”

All the event’s proceeds will benefit the Christmas Festival and tree lighting on Dec. 6.

Proceeds from the Art and Wine Stroll will benefit the Downtown Dixon Christmas Tree Lighting Festival on Dec. 6. Photo by Nicolas Brown

“Our goal is ‘a magical Christmas in Downtown Dixon,’” Orr said. “We’ll have Santa Claus, performances by Dixon Dance Studio, and participation from local schools and churches.”

The free December event might also include a stationary parade.

“To make things more exciting, we are thinking of having a stationary parade,” Orr said. “We’re asking people to decorate their vehicles and create floats, which we will display in the street at a stationary location. It will be magical for the kids.”

With synergy in mind, the Downtown Dixon Business Association intends to continue to support the efforts of local business owners and Dixonites alike.

“It’s not only a good evening,” Orr said, “but your money comes back to the community and is used to continue funding future events.”

For more information, visit downtowndixonca.com or call 916-416-2876.