Downtown Vacaville

08/30/2026

A Look Back at Vacaville’s Grammar School
This impressive building was once Vacaville’s Grammar School, later known as the Vaca Valley Union Grammar School.
Built in 1908–1909, the school was designed by local builder George H. Sharpe, whose work can be found throughout historic Vacaville. The school stood along School Street near the area we know today as Andrews Park and served generations of Vacaville children.
Its cornerstone was laid during a community ceremony in 1908, and inside it were placed pieces of Vacaville history, including lists of students, teachers and trustees and copies of local newspapers.
By the 1940s, Vacaville’s growing population had overcrowded the school, and voters approved funding for a new grammar school in 1945.
Just another glimpse at how much Downtown Vacaville has changed over the generations.
📷 Photo courtesy of the Vacaville Heritage Council

08/28/2026

There’s a whole little town hiding right here in Downtown Vacaville, built just for kids! 💛
At Imagination Town, little ones can step into a world made their size, where they can explore, pretend and let their imaginations take over. From the fire station and police station to little storefronts, streets and play areas, there’s something new around every corner.
It’s a fun place for kids to play, create their own adventures and just be kids and another great reason Downtown Vacaville is for the whole family.
📍 Imagination Town | Downtown Vacaville

08/28/2026

🎟️ WIN BIG! Enter for your chance to win a 2026 Mitsubishi Outlander SEL valued at $45,000! (at the 3rd Annual Downtown Shakedown Car & Art Show!

Huge thanks to our Presenting Sponsor, Vacaville Mitsubishi , for making this huge giveaway happen!

Ticket Pricing:
* 🎟️ 1 Ticket: $5
* 🎟️ 4 Tickets: $20
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Event Details:
* 🗓️ Date: Saturday, September 12th
* ⏰ Time: 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
* 📍 Location: Downtown Vacaville

🔗 Click below to get your tickets and enter now!

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&ArtShow

08/28/2026

Here’s a piece of Vacaville history with quite the ending.
This small wooden jail once stood along the banks of Ulatis Creek in what is now Andrews Park. Vacaville residents used the little jail until February 1906, when “nocturnal visitors” rolled the entire building into the creek!
With Vacaville suddenly without a way to incarcerate lawbreakers, plans for a new Town Hall moved forward. The new building on East Main Street was completed in 1907 and served Vacaville for decades.
Now that’s a Throwback Thursday. 👀
Photo & historical information courtesy of the Vacaville Heritage Council.

08/28/2026

08/27/2026

Have you registered your car or motorcycle yet??

Spots are first come, first served, so don’t wait!! Show off your vintage ride, muscle car, or motorcycle!

🏎️ Car registration is $45 until September 10 (online only) or $50 cash day of the event.

🏍️ Motorcycles are $25 (online by 9/11 or cash day of event)

📅 Event Date: Saturday, September 12, 2026 | 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
📍 Location: Downtown Vacaville
🏆 Trophies & Awards
🔗 Link in bio to sign up today!

Questions? Email Ari at [email protected]

08/26/2026

🚨 VACAVILLE, WE HEARD YOU... 🚨

It's finally here! 🙌 The moment you've all been waiting for...the 3rd Annual Downtown Shakedown Car & Art Show music lineup is LIVE! 🎸🔥

📅 Saturday, September 12th | 12–6PM

🎶 MUSIC ON THREE STAGES 🎶

🎤 The Charlie Wade Blues Band — 12:15PM
⚡ ACA/DACA (Creekwalk Stage) — 3PM
🕐 Time Bandits (Creekwalk Stage) — 6-8PM

✨ Stage at Lainey's
Live Music Center also brings the heat with Location Nowhere, Normal Paranormal, and Vixen Strut! 💃🎷

📍 Parker St Stage — more details dropping soon... 👀

🚗 Plus jaw-dropping cars, incredible art, and all the downtown vibes you love! 🎨

Don't forget to help support this event, small local businesses, our community in the Heart of our City! and much more in Downtown Vacaville buy your tickets to Rev up for Downtown!

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To register for the event follow this link
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For more information check out our website
Downtownvacaville.com

Presented by Vacaville Mitsubishi 🤝

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08/25/2026

A little cosmic color tucked away on Trianon Way in Downtown Vacaville. 🌙⭐️

This zodiac inspired mural brings the signs of the zodiac to life through constellations, stars and celestial details each one becoming part of the bigger message: we are all made of stars. 💫

Next time you’re downtown, take a walk down Trianon Way and see how many signs you can spot.

📍 Trianon Way, behind Rise & Redemption
🎨 | Local Edition Creative

08/25/2026

📣 3RD ANNUAL DOWNTOWN SHAKEDOWN IS BACK! 📣

Get ready, Vacaville! The biggest party of the year hits downtown and it's bringing the heat! 🔥🚗

🚙 CAR & ART SHOW | 12–6PM
✨ 200+ Vintage, Classic, Modern Classic & Exotic Cars
🏍️ Motorcycles
🎨 70+ Vendors
🍺 2 Beer Gardens
🎸 3 Live Music Stages

👶 KIDS AREA
🚗 Power Wheels Parade
🎪 Performances, Inflatables & More!

🎟️ WIN BIG! Enter for your chance to win a 2026 Mitsubishi Outlander SEL valued at $45,000! (Presented by Vacaville Mitsubishi)

🍸 21+? Don't miss the Downtown Vaca Passport Event, happening at the SAME TIME | 2–6PM
Sip 'n' Stroll your way through 8 sips, 8 mocktails & 8 bites downtown. Dress up, collect points, win prizes, and make memories!

📍 Downtown Vacaville

👉 Scan the QR codes in our flyer for car show details & passport event sign-up or visit our website downtownvacaville.com!

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08/23/2026

A Look Back at Downtown Vacaville

Community Presbyterian Church once stood at the corner of Main and Parker Streets in Downtown Vacaville.

The congregation’s history in Vacaville dates back to 1873, with the church at Main and Parker serving the community for more than 70 years. As Vacaville grew, the congregation relocated to Hemlock Street, holding its final service at the downtown church on May 27, 1962.

The original church building is no longer standing today.

A glimpse of a Downtown Vacaville corner that has changed quite a bit over the years.