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Riverbank’s Cheese & Wine Festival set for Oct. 11; city projects near‑break‑even budget, may add drone show
Summary
Parks and Recreation presented an October 11 festival plan with 96 vendors, four wine sessions, a consolidated stage, a childcare pilot and a possible drone show. The department projects a modest deficit if the drone show proceeds; sponsorships and cost reductions could close the gap.
Michael Patton, Riverbank parks and recreation director, outlined plans and a preliminary budget for the 2025 Cheese & Wine Festival to the City Council.
The festival is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025, 10 a.m.–6 p.m., on Santa Fe between Second and Seventh Street. Patton said 96 vendors were signed as of the presentation and the city plans four wine‑tasting sessions this year (adding a fourth evening session). The department intends to consolidate entertainment onto a single main stage, relocate the car show into downtown to better connect with local businesses, and pilot a paid, supervised childcare drop‑off in the teen center to provide a revenue stream and family support.
Budget and revenue
Patton presented a preliminary…
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