Sawdust Art & Craft Festival

ART • ENTERTAINMENT • EXHIBITS • SPECIAL EVENTS

Experience the magic of the Sawdust Art Festival this summer as it returns for its 57th year in Laguna Beach. Featuring locally made art, live music on three stages, complimentary art and pottery classes, glassblowing demonstrations and more, it’s an experience unlike any other! Guests are invited to shop unique art by 168 artists in an iconic, handcrafted village nestled in a picturesque eucalyptus grove. A satisfying variety of food and beverages are also available from six concessions and a fully serviced saloon. New features onsite include three new murals by artists Tara Luther, Tim Hahne, and Lovisa Kjergrenn, and a new out-of-this-world entrance installation by Kirk Milette. The 57th Annual Sawdust Art Festival is open daily, June 30th through September 3rd from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, and 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., Sunday through Thursday.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR THESE SPECIAL EVENTS:
OC Resident Nights & Free County Days
Patrons from various Orange County cities will receive free admission one evening per week between the hours of 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. Los Angeles, San Diego, and Riverside residents receive two free days a month, between the hours of 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Visit SawdustArtFestival.org for details on Resident Nights and Free County Days.

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, 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 13
The 37th 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 the The Local Dish Magazine and receive a free admission on August 13 to attend the auction (valid August 13, 2023 only).

Beatles Day – Saturday, August 26
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 8 p.m.

Sawdust Art & Craft Festival
935 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach
949.494.3030 • SAWDUSTARTFESTIVAL.ORG