Webster Street Will Rock September 11-12

More than 30,000 people are expected to jam Webster Street for the 9th annual Webster Street Jam from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 11 and Sunday, Sept. 12 in the heart of historic West Alameda on Webster Street between Central and Lincoln Avenues. The two-day international food, music, art and wine festival also includes a special performance by Foreverland, a 14-piece Michael Jackson tribute band, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Saturday.

“The Webster Street Jam will stay true to its local roots,” says Kathy Moehring, executive director of the West Alameda Business Association, which is coordinating the event. “All the arts and crafts on sale will be from talented area artisans and the food will be from local area restaurants reflecting a vast array of international flavors, including Asian, Latin American, European and Middle Eastern specialties.” Locally-produced Drake’s beer and Alameda-based Rosenblum Cellars, Rock Wall and R&B Cellars wines will be sold at the beverage centers. Alameda’s St. George Sprits will be serving "Alameda Coffee” Saturday and Sunday mornings. “Even the bands will be local” Moehring adds.

“It’s more of a street party than a street fair,” Kathy says. “It’s a chance for everyone to celebrate the end of summer with friends and neighbors and see what’s new on Webster Street. It’s going to be a blast!”

Other West Alameda events:

September 11 : Grand opening of The Frog & Fiddle, serving pub fare and cocktails at 1544 Webster St.

September 19: Nell Robinson sings bluegrass at Rock Wall Wine Company, 2301 Monarch Street, Bldg 24, 1:30 - 4:30 p.m. $20 admission includes two glasses of wine. Discount tickets available at the tasting room. www.rockwallwines.com or (510) 522-5700.

September 29: Webster Wine Walk in conjunction with City of Alameda, 6 p.m.

There's more to come. Learn more at www.westalamedabusiness.com