San Ramon’s annual Art and Wind Festival blows into town this Memorial Day weekend at Central Park. 

Get ready for two full days of arts, crafts, great food and wonderful festivities for the entire family.

Due to its massive amount of visitors, the festival is easily the largest event in San Ramon, drawing more than 40,000 people in 2014, according to Mercury News.

This year, the festival is celebrating its 32nd birthday with lots of new activities.

The two-day festival consists of displays of artwork, such as clay pottery, sculptures and abstract paintings from more than 150 different artists. 

Creative clothing, handcrafted toys and photographs are also showcased for all to see and purchase.

“I love seeing all the creative boutiques that make their products out of natural things that I never would have thought to use,” said sophomore Lindsey Lee. 

As an ongoing tradition, Cal High’s Interact Club will be attending as it raises money to help in the fight against polio.Last year, the club raised around $3,200 at their fundraising booth. 

“For the past several years there’s been a tradition of selling Chinese food at the Art and Wind Festival to fundraise money for different causes,” said Interact vice president Jessica Yuan, a junior.

For the first time, Interact is working with the organization “End Polio Now” in order to bring an end to the disease.Interact is also partnering with local Chinese restaurant Peking Delight. 

The club hopes that the collaboration will raise as much money as possible for the cause.

“It’s definitely a sweet end of the year experience for any student who wants to get an insider perspective of San Ramon’s most iconic festival,” said Interact president Natlie Lee, a senior.

The festival also has a diverse selection of foods from different cultures. 

Asian cuisine, Middle Eastern specialties, as well as burgers and fries are available for purchase all over the park.  Many of these booths are operated by local non-profit groups.

Exciting performances also make spending time at the festival worthwhile.

 Local bands such as Dave & the Downtowners and Captivate, dance groups such as the San Ramon Valley Dance Academy, and aspiring musicians display brilliant works of performing arts and great music to enjoy. 

This year, Cal  band FOOL will also be performing for the first time at the festival. 

Playing at the festival is a big deal for members of the band since they’ve been attending Art and Wind their whole lives. 

With all the exciting activities in store, the Art and Wind awaits visitors May 28-29 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at San Ramon Central Park.