General Event

More than 100 framed paintings will be on display for the competition, exhibition, and sale. The public is invited to vote for the People’s Choice Award and enjoy the exhibition, live music, and hands-on art making. Local food truck will be on hand for hungry visitors.

New this year! Watch artists paint during a timed Quick Draw. Paintings will be displayed and for sale. Enjoy live music by Alex Lucero.

The City of Capitola Art & Cultural Commission is delighted to host the fifth annual Capitola Plein Air, juried art competition, exhibition, and sale. It is a FREE event, with hands-on art-making for all visitors, live music, and forty local and regional artists selling their works and competing for the top prize.

Capitola Village

This event is free and best viewed from Capitola Beach. Watch for road closures coming in and out of Capitola Village on the evening of October 13. The fireworks show will begin after sundown. Presented by the Monte Family Foundation, www.monte-foundation.com.