This year’s event will include the annual horse race and design competition as well as live  performances and vendor booths the whole family can enjoy. This year’s entertainment includes a wide variety of local talent including dance organizations, musical groups, live performances and individual artists.

This year’s Chico Palio event will include a number of booths from local vendors and organizations with interactive activities, live demonstrations, food and information about upcoming Artoberfest events. Below is a list of what to expect at this year’s Chico Palio, which will be held 9.10.11 from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. at Chico’s Downtown City Plaza.

CHICO, Calif. - Chico Palio will kick off Artoberfest - Chico's month-long celebration of arts and culture - two weeks earlier in September to create a weekend of music, art and food.

            This year, Chico Palio has moved from the last Saturday in September to Saturday, Sept. 10 in order to optimize attendance and increase appreciation for all of the events occurring in September.