Secluded Vacation

Marin County is blessed in the number and quality of fairs and festivals that it enjoys throughout the summer season. The following is just a sampling of those events, most of which are held in southern Marin County.

The Mountain Play celebrated its 96th year in 2009 with the musical Man of La Mancha. With a schedule that begins in the end of May and runs weekly through June 21, the performances are held in Mill Valley at the Cushing Memorial Amphitheatre at Mount Tamalpais State Park. 2009 tickets were $23 to $40. Driving is discouraged since parking is limited. While some people choose to hike or bike to the venue, shuttle buses are provided. www.mountainplay.org. Tel: (415) 383-1100.

Each year, the Italian Street Painting Festival is held from 9 am to 7 pm on two days in mid-June in downtown San Rafael. The medium is chalk. Entrance is free. www.youthinarts.org; Tel: (415) 457-4878, ext. 15

The Marin Arts Festival is held at the Marin Center Lagoon at the Marin Civic Center in San Rafael on two days in the latter part of June. More than 250 artists display their art and music is many kinds is performed. Tel: (415) 388-0151, www.marinartsfestival.com.  Read more...