The second Saturday in August is creeping up fast, which in Benicia means it is time to put the peddle to the metal. It is the 2018 Peddlers’ Fair. This Saturday, more than 200 volunteers will join Benicia residents, businesses, vendors and visitors for the Peddlers’ Fair, which is celebrating its 55th anniversary […]
Review: Finding gems in a crowd at the Peddler’s Fair
The street is filled to the brim with hustle and bustle alike. Vendors selling a wide array of crafts and antiques and collectibles line either side of the street. Everything from a painting to put over that empty space of wall in your house to a nice potted plant for the garden or a wonderful […]
Benicia to host 55th Peddlers’ Fair
It does not get more Americana than a small town fair; local vendors come out their sell merchandise, summer foods like hot dogs and hamburgers get served and people have a chance to interact with those may never have a chance to. On Saturday, Benicia will host the Peddlers’ Fair, one of the city’s longest […]
Throwback Thursday: Herald headlines from the week of Aug. 6, 1942, 1967 and 1992
Compiled by Nick Sestanovich 75 years ago City Council Approves Plan for $70,000 Of New Streets (August 6, 1942) The City Council at their meeting Tuesday evening approved a plan for calling an election to vote on improvement of certain streets in the City of Benicia and the formation of an assessment district. City Attorney […]
First Street Peddlers’ Fair returns to Benicia on Saturday
It is that time of year again. Time to head down to First Street this Saturday to buy unique items while supporting a Benicia institution. The Peddlers’ Fair returns to Benicia for its 54th year. It was first organized by parishioners of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in 1963 and began with First Street antique shops […]