Solano Avenue Association

Albany and Berkeley, California (USA)

Behind the Scenes INFO

Please note that alcohol consumption, smoking or vaping in the commercial district is not legal.

  • Albany Police:
    510-525-7300 (or 911)
  • Berkeley Police:
    510-981-5900 (or 911)

 

PLEASE help us spread the word!

 

Contents:

1) Set-up

2) Expectations of Public Conduct (EPC)

3) Vendor Areas (three)

4) For Volunteers

1) Set-up / take-down

Be careful when loading and off loading.

Solano Avenue will be “open” (and it’s a busy street).

11:00 am (earliest) set-up time, starts at noon.

  • Leave a minimum 48 inch path for ADA accessibility on sidewalks (CA DOT)

Sundays: There is no time limits – free parking.

Saturdays: paid / timed parking!

Spaces are 12 x 12; canopies, etc. are NOT included.

Staff will be on-site at your location to help you.

2) Expectations of Public Conduct (EPC)

At a Solano Avenue event / program; guest (and participant) safety is a top priority.

The Solano Avenue Association and its Board of Directors is available at the event command center, 1451 Solano Avenue (at Sante Fe) Albany (California Bank and Trust).

Clothing/Attire: Appropriate attire, including shirts and shoes, must be worn. Wearing apparel which has obscene language, obscene gestures, or racial / religious / ethnic slurs that are likely to create a disturbance is prohibited. Wearing clothing which deliberately obscures the face: such as hooded tops, will not be allowed. Bulletproof vests or simulated bulletproof vests will not be allowed.

Conduct: Conduct that is disorderly, disruptive or which interferes with or endangers business or guests is prohibited. Such conduct may include running, loud offensive language, spitting, throwing objects, fighting, obscene gestures, skating, skateboarding, etc. Intimidating behavior by groups or individuals; blocking storefronts, and walking in groups in such a way as to inconvenience others is prohibited.

General: We would like to remind you to watch your valuables. For the security of our guests, please do not leave purses, strollers, and other items unattended.

General parking, deliveries and vendor set-up: Please park legally and obey all traffic laws. There are no exceptions.

Personal Transportation Devices: The use of Personal Transportation Devices is prohibited in all areas of the event. Examples of Personal Transportation Devices include, but are not limited to, skateboards, scooters, bicycles, and Razors, etc. These restrictions do not apply to ADA devices such as Wheelchairs, Mobility Aids, and other Power-Driven Mobility Devices when the device is operated at the speed of pedestrian traffic.

Remote Control Devices: launching, landing, operating Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS / AKA “drones”) or ground vehicles that are remotely controlled is PROHIBITED. The FAA defines an unmanned aircraft as “an aircraft that is operated without the possibility of direct human intervention from within or on the aircraft” UAS range from fixed-wing aircraft to helicopters or rotorcraft models sometimes called quad-copters.

Violations of the Law: The commission of any act defined by Federal, State or local ordinances as a criminal act is prohibited. Smoking / vaping (in commercial districts) and consuming/possessing an “open container” of alcohol is a violation of Albany and Berkeley City Ordinances.

V 1.4 07/2021
(modified for sidewalk events)

3) Vendor Areas (three)

AREA 1 (Kids Fun Zone)
76 Unocal
South side
1830 Solano, Berkeley

AREA 2
CA Bank & Trust
North side
1451 Solano, Albany

  • SAA (EVENT INFORMATION)

AREA 3
Albany Unified School District
South side
1216 Solano, Albany

 

Where are you going to be located?
Please see the Day of Event Line-up (FALL)

4) For Volunteers

Volunteers meet at California Bank and Trust: 1451 Solano Avenue, Albany

  • Shift A 10:30 am – 1:30 pm
  • Shift B 1:30 pm – 5:00 pm

Event hours: 12-5 pm

 

Things you should know:

(!) FIRST AID  / Headquarters
lost property & family members:
1451 Solano Avenue, Albany

Electricity (at 1216 Solano only)

Event time is 12:00 – 5:00 pm
(11:00 am earliest set-up)

Portable restrooms are at:
(Evelyn; Santa Fe and Colusa)

QR code with the program:
on the event posters (and below)

The Solano Avenue Stroll is the
Second Sunday in September

 

Links:

Other contacts:

  • Allen: 510-710-4447
  • Jason: 510-915-5190

WINTER 2024 (12/8/2024)

QR code for Program, save it

FAQ for Solano Avenue Businesses:

What does it mean to participate or to be on the program?
The Solano Avenue Association does not track what individual businesses do for the event, for a host of reasons. When you’re on the map you can expect people to stop by and how you engage with them afterwards is up to you. If you would like suggestions, let us know 🙂

Can I set up outside? Can I have a friend set up outside of my business?
Yes. Leave a minimum 48 inch path for ADA accessibility on sidewalks (CA DOT), please. Keep all wheelchair ramps clear. If you plan to have outside vendors, please provide them with the information available at the link below. (Or with the information found on this page.)

Do I have to stay open the whole time?
While we recommend staying open for the duration of the event, the program indicates “(!) Hours of participation may vary”. Your participation hours can be whatever you choose.

FAQ for Volunteers, the Public:

  • When is the “real” Solano Avenue Stroll?
    September 8th 2024, a Sunday.
  • Where are all of the activities?
    On Solano Avenue from San Pablo in Albany, to The Alameda in Berkeley.
  • Are there public toilets?
    On Solano at Evelyn and Santa Fe (Albany); Colusa in Berkeley
  • What time is the program over?
    5:00 pm

Questions?

510-527-5358

 

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