Solano Avenue Association

Albany and Berkeley, California (USA)

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For Businesses on Solano Avenue

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Use this form if you wish to join or renew your SAA membership or if you are already a current SAA member and wish to register for an event.

If you are not (and do not wish to become) an SAA Member but want to register for the Solano Avenue Stroll, please visit Solano Stroll Registration for off-Solano Avenue Businesses or the Event Application for off-Solano Avenue Businesses.

  • You may download and use our PDF Membership Form if you prefer.
  • Please call the SAA offices at 510-527-5358 if you would like to spread out payments or discuss your contribution.
  • SAA memberships run through the calendar year. Not sure whether you’ve registered this year?
    Check the member roster.
    The roster is updated weekly.

Notes for 2026:

  • We are not raising membership dues for 2026.
  • Consider joining the SAA Board of Directors, it’s free and fun!
  • We spent over $40,000 on advertising for Solano Avenue and its events in 2025.
  • Our Instagram grew from 2,800 followers in 2024, to 4,286 in 2025, that is a 53 percent increase!

Do you accept Solano Avenue Gift Cards? Find out more at SolanoCards.com

Membership and Member Event Registration Form

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Solano Avenue Businesses (only)*
Membership Eligibility: You can become a member of the SAA if you are located within one block of Solano Avenue in Albany or Berkeley, and San Pablo Avenue in Albany.

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Membership

Membership Options*
Dues:
a) $318.00 Base Membership for businesses with 1 to 5 employees

b) FREE First year for new members (one time only)

c) Membership does not include STROLL participation
LATE CHARGE (Required after June 15th)*
Additional Dues*
6 to 9 staff = $60.00
10 or more staff = $160.00
EXCLUDES Restaurants & Salons
Price: $0.00

Event Participation

Events
Solano Avenue is a closed-off for the Solano Avenue Stroll
SAA EVENT INFO
Participation is FREE!*
Spring 4/20/25: Sunday
Summer 6/14/25: Saturday NIGHT
Winter 12/7/25: Sunday
Solano Avenue Stroll (second Sunday in September)*
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Waiver of Liability, Assumption of the Risk, Indemnity Agreement and Agreement to Terms and Conditions

WAIVER: Applicant hereby releases and agrees to hold harmless and to not bring any lawsuit, arbitration or other action, claim or proceeding (collectively "Release") against the Solano Avenue Association and its members, directors, employees, agents, subcontractors, representatives, attorneys, brokers, insurers, lenders, officers, directors, partners, successors (collectively "Solano Avenue Association") and assigns arising out of or relating to SAA events and programs, except for negligence or willful misconduct of the Solano Avenue Association as described above. This Release includes but is not limited to any claim, loss, expense, cost, obligation and liability that Applicant may suffer arising out of or relating to SAA events and programs whether by reason of breach of or failure of the Solano Avenue Association to perform in any manner or any part of its obligations related to SAA event and programs or by reason of any act or omission of the Solano Avenue Association, except for negligence or willful misconduct of the Solano Avenue Association as described above. This Release includes but is not limited to every type of personal injury, property damage and damage to business interests, whether caused by Solano Avenue Association or a third party, natural, animal, or human-made disaster.

ASSUMPTION OF RISKS: Participation in SAA events and programs carries within certain inherent risks that cannot be eliminated regardless of the care taken to avoid injuries. The specific risks vary from one activity to another. I hereby assert that my participation (or parental consent) is voluntary and I knowingly assume all risk.

INDEMNIFICATION AND HOLD HARMLESS: I also agree to INDEMNITY AND HOLD The Solano Avenue Association (collectively as described above) HARMLESS from any and all claims, actions, suits, procedures, costs, expenses, damages and liabilities, including attorney’s fees brought as a result of my involvement in The Activity and to reimburse them for any such expenses incurred.

SEVERABILITY: The undersigned further expressly agrees that the foregoing waiver and assumption of risks agreement is intended to be as broad and inclusive as is permitted by the law of the State of California and that if any portion thereof is held invalid, it is agreed that the balance shall, notwithstanding, continue in full legal force and effect.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF UNDERSTANDING: I have read this waiver of liability, assumption of risk, and indemnity agreement, fully understand its terms, and understand that I am giving up substantial rights, including my right to sue. I acknowledge that I am signing the agreement freely and voluntarily, and intend by my signature to be a complete and unconditional release of all liability to the greatest extent allowed by law.

Minimal Waste*
We provide compost and recycling facilities throughout the event, and will prohibit the use of non-compostable bags and throw-away foodware items by all vendors, except where necessary for health and safety or due to supply chain constraints.
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EVENT Sponsorships

Event Sponsorships
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Solano Avenue Stroll Sponsorship
Sponsorship DETAILS
SPRING Sponsorship
SAA EVENT INFO
SUMMER Sponsorship
SAA EVENT INFO
Seasonal Event Sponsorship in September is unavailable.
Please see Solano Avenue Stroll Sponsorship
WINTER Sponsorship
SAA EVENT INFO
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    DONATIONS (Other)

    THANK YOU, in advance

    OPTIONS

    Gift Card Program (SolanoCards.com)
    There is a five percent (5%) fee for SAA Gift Card redemptions. Please see the Gift Card Program page for details.

    Marketing (socials)

    PAYMENT

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    To Pay by Check:

    After submitting this form, please send your check for the total shown below to:

    Solano Avenue Association
    1569 Solano Avenue #101
    Berkeley, California – USA
    94707-2116

    Be sure to include your business name on your check!

    A PDF Membership Form is available if you would prefer to register the old-fashioned way.

    Price: $0.00
    This charge offsets the fee from our credit card processor
    Please Note: There is a known bug with the credit card payment tool from our provider. Depending on what card you use, you may see an error that "...authentication is required...." This error appears before the authentication process has had a chance to run, and the transaction completes properly once the process has run. This bug does not affect the security of your payment or payment information. This transaction is completely secure.
    We apologize for any concern that may arise from this error and are looking for a solution.
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    Email saa@solanoavenueassn.org
    Phone 510/527-5358 • Mail (mail only, the SAA office is not located here):
    Solano Avenue Association • 1569 Solano Avenue #101 Berkeley CA 94707-2116
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