The day was sunny and hot for the festival
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In addition to food, art and crafts were also for sale
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Craft booths were less crowded than food booths
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Food portions were small but very delicious
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Jim 'n Nicks Bar-B-Q
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was at the fair Sign read: "Southern Kitchen, JIM 'N NICK'S BAR-B-Q"   •  Eat Real Festival   •  Jack London Square, Oakland, California   •  (Photo posted Sunday 30 August 2009)   •  (Photo taken 12:37:54 Saturday 29 August 2009)   •  © 2009 Bryan Costales

La-Loo's
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goat milk ice cream was for sale Sign read: "Laloo's cones & bambinis,   •  Check out our"   •  Eat Real Festival   •  Jack London Square, Oakland, California   •  (Photo posted Sunday 30 August 2009)   •  (Photo taken 12:38:46 Saturday 29 August 2009)   •  © 2009 Bryan Costales

Sweet Face Bakery
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served delicious cup cakes Eat Real Festival   •  Jack London Square, Oakland, California   •  (Photo posted Sunday 30 August 2009)   •  (Photo taken 12:39:36 Saturday 29 August 2009)   •  © 2009 Bryan Costales

A mobile kitchen served hamburgers and veggie burgers
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Behind each booth was baking or cooking
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The festival took place alongside the Alameda Estuary
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Heinolds' First and Last Chance
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saloon was open Eat Real Festival   •  Jack London Square, Oakland, California   •  (Photo posted Sunday 30 August 2009)   •  (Photo taken 13:08:52 Saturday 29 August 2009)   •  © 2009 Bryan Costales

The SF Pie Truck
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sign told of their offerings Sign read in part: "SF Pie Truck, Street Eats, Menu:   •  Creamy Zucchini Mushroom Pie with Capers and Dill, $3   •  Succulent Beef Pie with Gruyere, $3   •  Key Lime Tartlet, $4"   •  Eat Real Festival   •  Jack London Square, Oakland, California   •  (Photo posted Sunday 30 August 2009)   •  (Photo taken 13:11:12 Saturday 29 August 2009)   •  © 2009 Bryan Costales

Small street-vendor carts were there as well
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Inside a huge building were the Slow Food offerings
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County Line Harvest booth was piled with produce   •  Eat Real Festival   •  Jack London Square, Oakland, California   •  (Photo posted Sunday 30 August 2009)   •  (Photo taken 13:13:22 Saturday 29 August 2009)   •  © 2009 Bryan Costales

The entire festival was ADA compliant
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A slide show entertained and informed
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The Hodo Soy Beanery
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menu listed many tasty items Sign read: "Hodo Joy Beanery Menu   •  Spring Rolls $7, Papaya Salad $7   •  Spicy Yuba Strips $4, Kung Pao $4   •  Cilantro Tofu Salad $4, Sesame Strips $4"   •  Eat Real Festival   •  Jack London Square, Oakland, California   •  (Photo posted Sunday 30 August 2009)   •  (Photo taken 13:26:30 Saturday 29 August 2009)   •  © 2009 Bryan Costales

Straus Family Creamery
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offered Cream Top Milk Sign read: "Cream Top Milk"   •  Eat Real Festival   •  Jack London Square, Oakland, California   •  (Photo posted Sunday 30 August 2009)   •  (Photo taken 13:28:08 Saturday 29 August 2009)   •  © 2009 Bryan Costales

Alas, dogs were not permitted
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Grassy areas provided for rest and places to eat
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For some a simple curb provided welcome respite
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Pizza Politana
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baked tiny pizzas right on the spot Eat Real Festival   •  Jack London Square, Oakland, California   •  (Photo posted Sunday 30 August 2009)   •  (Photo taken 13:38:12 Saturday 29 August 2009)   •  © 2009 Bryan Costales

Bhi Bhiman
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performed on one of two stages Eat Real Festival   •  Jack London Square, Oakland, California   •  (Photo posted Sunday 30 August 2009)   •  (Photo taken 13:38:56 Saturday 29 August 2009)   •  © 2009 Bryan Costales

For many booths the lines were discouragingly long
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On such a hot day, shade seemed overly rare
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Without context was a meaningless sign
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Perhaps the fair was most crowded at lunchtime
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Yelp
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had a booth there too Eat Real Festival   •  Jack London Square, Oakland, California   •  (Photo posted Sunday 30 August 2009)   •  (Photo taken 13:51:46 Saturday 29 August 2009)   •  © 2009 Bryan Costales

Balloon signs decorated the back of a truck
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The second stage was that moment between performers
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Gelateria Cici
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offered amazing gelato flavors Sign Read: "$3 2 Flavors, Basil, Salted Almond,   •  Yogurt Gelato, Strawberry Rhubarb"   •  Eat Real Festival   •  Jack London Square, Oakland, California   •  (Photo posted Sunday 30 August 2009)   •  (Photo taken 13:53:16 Saturday 29 August 2009)   •  © 2009 Bryan Costales

The sombrero signaled Mexican food
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