On Saturday April 19, The California Thrift Fest made its long-awaited return to the Alameda County Fairgrounds for a day of shopping, selling, and dining. Hundreds of vendors and small businesses flocked to the fairgrounds to sell hand picked selections of thrifted clothes, electronics, art, jewelry, and more.
“It was awesome. There were a lot of different vendors from all around California. and there was also a lot of stuff that wasn’t clothes. There were also old video games, camera gear, and a bunch of jewelry and collectibles,” said Diego Sapriza (‘26).
For many vendors, Thrift Fest offered an opportunity to expand their business through sustainable shopping and community involvement…