Sawdust Art & Craft Festival

ART • ENTERTAINMENT • EXHIBITS • SPECIAL EVENTS

The Sawdust Art Festival is back this summer for its 56th annual show, featuring the handcrafted work of 162 Laguna Beach artists and makers! The highly anticipated event returns with live music on three stages, free art and pottery classes, and its iconic artist village, hand-built by Sawdust artists. Visitors are invited to spend a summer day outdoors in beautiful Laguna Beach, immersed in the Arts. A satisfying variety of food and beverages are also available from six concessions and a fully serviced saloon. Don’t forget to check out the new murals onsite by local artists Ryan Gourley and Kate Cleaves. The summer show is open daily through August 28th from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Sunday through Thursday. 

MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR THESE SPECIAL EVENTS:
Sip, Talk & Walk – Every Wednesday at 3 p.m.
Take part in docent-led tours of the festival grounds that include a history of the Sawdust, artist introductions and demonstrations in a variety of media and a selection of complimentary wine tastings. The experience is free with summer admission. 

Artists’ Benevolence Fund Art Auction – Sunday, August 14
The 36th annual art auction features works from over 100 Laguna Beach artists in a live auction. All of the proceeds benefit the Sawdust Artists’ Benevolence Fund, which provides financial assistance to local working artists who have suffered a catastrophic event leaving them unable to work. All artwork is donated by Sawdust artists to benefit their fellow artists in times of need. Mention this issue of The Local Dish Magazine and receive a free admission on August 14 to attend the auction (valid August 14, 2022 only). 

Beatles Day – Saturday, August 20
A summer tradition held every year, Beatles Day returns with a fun line-up of entertainment and 60’s themed festivities. 

OPEN DAILY
Fri. & Sat. 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Sun. – Thurs. 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. 

Sawdust Art & Craft Festival
935 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach
949.494.3030
sawdustartfestival.org