"Because the city prohibits the use of plastic and paper bags for carrying purchased merchandise, the Chamber of Commerce recommends that attendees bring their own tote bags."

And this is just another example of useless micromanaging. Why not allow vendors to send home their purchases in bags? I'm sure many people have extra brown bags leftover in their closets, perfect for times like this. The vendors have enough trouble staying afloat (as each space is fee based) than telling people that the fragile art pieces don't get a bag with purchase. Perhaps the City will distribute reusable bags to people? What enforcements will there be? Citations? Fines? Will the CPA put out a PSA too?

You've seen one street fair, you've seen them all. Arts and crafts + a cover band playing Steely Dan/Doobie Brothers songs.

As far as 'tote bag' control, just set up an Amazon booth to provide shipping.

@ Yawn.. Stay home then [Portion removed.]

Wish this was in a park, and not downtown.

Wish we could still bring our dog like in years past.

I wonder if the city sees a correlation between the drop-off in attendance since the started their no-dogs policy a couple of years ago.

> "Stay home then"

Most street fair attendees are from out of town. We will be avoiding University Avenue at all costs this weekend. Have fun.

The Girl With the Pearl Earring. stunning!!!

@Online Name: I'm so glad dogs aren't allowed. I'm tired of dogs bothering people and stepping in dog feces all around town, including on my own property. Palo Altans love their dogs more than etiquette.

"I'm tired of dogs bothering people and stepping in dog feces all around town, including on my own property."

"Because the city prohibits the use of plastic and paper bags for carrying purchased merchandise, the Chamber of Commerce recommends that attendees bring their own tote bags."

Couldn't attendees with dogs simply carry around a tote bag to be used specifically for dog feces?

@Curious: But what about the dog piss? And feces picked up off the pavement still leaves residue. If feces is clean, then why don't owners pick it up with their bare hands?

@Curious: But what about the dog piss? And feces picked up off the pavement still leaves residue. If feces is clean, then why don't owners pick it up with their bare hands?

Because many dog owners are inconsiderate and arrogant. I have the same problem in my neighborhood. People walk their dogs and leave the poop on the sidewalk. Maybe they feel it is far below them to pick-up after their pooches.

Nothing worse than going outside to grab the Sunday morning paper and then sliding into some errant dog poop. Even worse is inadvertently tracking it indoors onto the carpet.

Dog piss is another issue. It kills the lawn and other dogs passing by sniff and perceive it as just another doggie restroom while their owners stupidly watch. A small picket fence is your only defense.

I feel your pain. I have been enduring this crap (no pun intended for over 20 years).

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QUOTE "And feces picked up off the pavement still leaves residue."

Yes it does. It leaves horrid orange or purple stains. Can one call PA Public Works or Animal Control to rinse off the sidewalks as it is city property?

I don't know what these people are feeding their dogs.

This is a business opportunity, folks. Open a booth and sell reusable bags!

And disposable Doggie 'Depends' diapers for canines attending street fairs.

I dropped my ice cream on the sidewalk once and it fell near some dog poop. Another dog came by and ate the ice cream along with the poop.

Dealing with passionate dog owners makes me uncomfortable. I'm reminded that they are narcissistic or sometimes so love-deprived.
And sometimes they force you to accept being approached and sniffed.

Dear dog lovers, I don't dislike your dog. Just dont force me to interact with it.

Outdoor cats are even worse. They leave their nasty turds in children's sandboxes.

Is it OK for me to bring my pet monkey to the street fair? He is trained to use a toilet.

It was really nice.
The pictures they did on the street was great.