Discover Downtown Vacaville
Stories at Every Turn, History in Every Corner
Saturday, September 12
Noon – 6pm
Rev up for a day of classic cars and art! Admire stunning vintage automobiles while exploring our Art Show, then add to your canvas at one of our incredible downtown art studios. Enjoy a scavenger hunt, artisan vendors, and more at this unique celebration of style and craftsmanship.
Presenting Sponsors Vacaville Mitsubishi and Vacaville Motorsports.
Year Round Downtown Market
Our Market Is Year Round!
Market Hours: 8am – Noon
Saturdays in the Creekwalk Plaza at Andrews Park
Join us for a lively experience where you can enjoy farm-fresh produce, delicious food, and unique handmade items while supporting our local community. Whether you’re shopping for your weekly groceries or simply looking for a fun outing, the Downtown Vacaville Market has something for everyone!
Experience the History & Charm of Downtown Vacaville
Welcome to Downtown Vacaville
Experience the perfect blend of history and charm in Downtown Vacaville, where every visit promises an unforgettable experience. Our walkable district invites you to explore a vibrant mix of local businesses and attractions that capture the essence of our community.
Downtown Vacaville is more than just a destination—it’s an experience that makes you feel at home. Come visit and discover why our community is so special.
Vacaville's 3rd Annual Downtown Shakedown Car and Art Show
Rev up for a day of classic cars and art! Admire stunning vintage automobiles while exploring our Art Show, then add to your canvas at one of our incredible downtown art studios. Enjoy a scavenger hunt, artisan vendors, and more at this unique celebration of style and craftsmanship.
Presenting Sponsors Vacaville Mitsubishi and Vacaville Motorsports.
The Local Calendar
John Carli
MAYOR OF VACAVILLE
Invested in Community
Supporting Downtown Small Businesses While Preserving Our Rich History
We champion local businesses by providing resources and opportunities that stimulate economic activity. From small shops to large enterprises, our BID creates a supportive environment that encourages growth and innovation.
Hosting a variety of community-centric events, we bring people together to celebrate the spirit of Vacaville. These events not only enhance the local cultural scene but also drive foot traffic and engagement within our downtown area.
Balancing the preservation of our rich history with the need for modern enhancements, our BID works to maintain the historic charm of Downtown Vacaville while implementing thoughtful improvements that drive progress and revitalization.
The Downtown Vacaville Business Improvement District (BID) is following the Main Street America approach to downtown revitalization. Downtown Vacaville enriches our community by supporting the vibrant economic activity of over 450 businesses across various industries and hosting community-centric local events. We are dedicated to preserving our rich history while driving economic growth and revitalization to ensure a balanced focus on preservation-based development and modern enhancements.
Through our dedicated efforts, the Downtown Vacaville BID ensures a vibrant, resilient, and inclusive downtown that reflects both our storied past and our ambitious future
In 1913, a group of masked men attempted to rob the Bank of Vacaville in Downtown Vacaville, and their plan was anything but quiet.
While one man stood guard outside Bentley’s Café, the others broke into the neighboring bank. When café employee Al Wilson reached for the telephone, the gunman fired through the window, narrowly missing his head.
Then came four or five explosions.
The blasts forced open the bank’s double vault doors and toppled its massive safe. There was just one problem: it landed face-down, trapping nearly $30,000 inside.
Unable to reach the money, the robbers abandoned the job without taking a cent, and somehow overlooked approximately $4,000 in postage stamps on their way out.
After cutting communication wires, they stole local resident W.H. Buck’s automobile. It was later discovered near Woodland, but the robbers were gone.
Their carefully planned heist was ultimately foiled by one very heavy safe landing on the wrong side.
Had you ever heard this story?
📷 The Vacaville Reporter, 1913
Courtesy of the Vacaville Heritage Council
#DowntownVacaville #HistoricalSunday #VacavilleHistory #HistoricVacaville #MainStreet
Online registration is CLOSED!
You will still be able to register day of event.
Cars: $50 cash OR $50 CC + convenience fee.
Motorcycles: $25 cash OR $25 CC + convenience fee.
See you tomorrow!
#DowntownVacaville #DowntownShakedownCar&ArtShow #ClassicCars #ModernCars #Motorcycles
Here is the music and event schedule for the Downtown Shakedown Car & Art Show! 🏎️🎵
~ CREEKWALK STAGE ~
12:15: Charlie Wade Band
3PM: ACA/DACA
6PM-8PM: Time bandits
~ LAINEY’S STAGE ~
12PM: Vixen Strut
1:30PM: Normal Paranormal
2:30PM: Location Nowhere
3PM: Half Absent
3:30PM: Vixen Strut
~ PARKER STAGE ~
1PM: J&D Jams
2:15PM: Kolby Stancil
3:30PM: Ryan Allay
4:45PM: Jackson 2
~ EVENTS ~
12:30PM-1:30PM: Power Wheels Parade (Merchant St.)
1:30PM-2PM: Solstice Dance Academy (US Bank Parking Lot)
2PM-2:15PM: Royal School of Ballet (Merchant St.)
2:15PM-2:30PM: Vacaville Cheer Squad (Merchant St.)
2:30PM-3:30PM: Cool Dawgs Parade (Merchant St.)
3:30PM-4PM: Arteritano Flamenco Company (US Bank Parking Lot)
4PM-4:15PM: Royal School of Ballet (Merchant St.)
Thank you to our MC, @djreneortiz707 and to our presenting sponsor, @vacavillemitsubishi !
🗓️ Saturday, September 12
🕛 12 PM to 6 PM
📍 Downtown Vacaville
#DowntownShakedownCar&ArtShow #DowntownVacaville #VacavilleMitsubishi #IronSteedHarleyDavidson #SolanoCountyMuscle
Downtown Vacaville, 1989
Take a look down Main Street in 1989, complete with familiar storefronts, classic cars and a Downtown many longtime Vacaville residents will remember.
These photographs were captured for The Reporter’s “Project ’89” story, preserving an everyday glimpse of Downtown Vacaville more than 37 years ago.
What businesses do you recognize? What memories do these photos bring back?
📷 Greg Trott / Vacaville Heritage Council
#ThrowbackThursday #DowntownVacaville #VacavilleHistory #HistoricVacaville #MainStreet
See you tomorrow night at the official Shakedown Pre-Party Bike Night at @ironsteedhd 🔥
* Stunt Show
* Food Truck
* Beer
* Vendors
* Carquinez Quad Squad Roller Derby Girls @carquinezquadsquad
* Live demo pinstriping by Dillon Proctor @dplineart
* Photos with pinup girls by Coastal Cowgirl Photography @coastal.cowgirl.photography
🗓️ Friday, Sept.11
🕓 4pm-7pm
📍 Iron Steed Harley Davison
100 Auto Center Drive, Vacaville
#SowntownVacaville #DowntownShakedown #shakedownbikenight #preparty #IronSteedHarleyDavidson
We are delighted and honored to announce the first ever Downtown Shakedown Doggie Parade 🐶 this Saturday, September 12 during our 3rd annual Downtown Shakedown Car Show!
Starts at 2:30 PM in the Rapisarda Real Estate parking lot parking lot! 🐩🐕🦺🦮
Sponsored by @cooldawgsco 🐾
@cityofvacaville
@visitvacaville
@vacavillechamber
@vacavillemitsubishi
#DowntownVacaville #DowntownShakedown #DogParade #DiscoveredDTVacavillle
Take a stroll down Trianon Way and you’ll find this colorful desert oasis tucked behind the tax office on Parker Street. 🌵🌼
Painted by local artist Leslie Molera in 2021, this mural transforms the space with larger-than-life cacti, desert blooms, and that gorgeous turquoise door that feels like it was made to be part of the artwork.
It’s another one of those hidden pieces of Downtown Vacaville you might miss if you don’t know where to look.
📍 Trianon Way, Downtown Vacaville
🎨 Artist: Leslie Molera
🖌️ 2021
#DowntownVacaville #ArtOnDisplay #VacavilleArt #TrianonWay #VisitVacaville
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