Claremont Village Venture Art & Crafts Faire

History

Village Venture has become THE annual event where family, friends & neighbors meet to wander The Claremont Village, which is filled with over 450 arts & crafts booths including photography, pottery, jewelry, clothing, and garden knick - knacks. Don't forget to stop by the village businesses on both sides of Indian Hill that will be open all day. This is the place to kick off your one stop holiday shopping, you'll find something unique for everyone on your list! Sit and relax at one of our sidewalk cafes, or enjoy the international cuisine located on First Street. Well over 20, 000 visitors attended Village Venture 2011 to enjoy not only this one-day event, but also the wonderful shops and restaurants that are located in our city. The following streets are closed: Bonita, Second and First between Indian Hill and College Yale and Harvard from Fourth ( Fourth is not closed) This is the place to be every year on the fourth Saturday in October - mark your calendar!

Specialties

Over 20, 000 visitors attended Village Venture each year to enjoy not only this one-day event, but also the wonderful shops and restaurants that are located in our city. Shuttle Service & Parking Parking is available on streets surrounding the closed streets of Village Venture, however, you can eliminate the parking hassles by taking advantage of the free shuttle service offered by the Pomona Valley Transit Authority (PVTA). Shuttle service is available from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Parking for the shuttle pick up will be located at: * Claremont University Facilities on First and Mills * Claremont Youth Activity Center on Scripps and Indian Hill * St. Ambrose Episcopal Church on Bonita and Mountain The Village drop off point will be the Metrolink Parking lot. Buses run every 10 -15 minutes from all three parking points.