The bad news is the AK festival is not happening. The good news is that Venice Paparazzi has been formally documenting the Abbot Kinney Festival since 2007. Go down memory lane!
About the Abbot Kinney Festival: The Abbot Kinney Festival in Venice, California, spans world-famous Abbot Kinney Boulevard. The mile-long street’s eclectic boutiques and artisan eateries infuse the festival with local Venice flavor. Occurring each year on the last Sunday in September (except for this last few years 2020-202), this highly anticipated summertime tradition is over 36 years strong and features:
- free festival admission
- 350 quality vendors
- top food trucks and booths
- kids’ rides and games
- 4 music stages, including KidsQuad stage
- 3 beer gardens
For all Abbot Kinney Blvd. info, go to AbbotKinneyBlvd.com.
Brought to you by the Abbot Kinney Blvd Merchants, AbbotKinneyBlvd.com is the official website of the Boulevard and Abbot Kinney First Fridays.
Check out the super rad video below from 2007. And in addition, we have photo galleries from 2007-2019 for you to view below. Maybe you will see yourself! We look forward to next year’s 2023 event!
Did you know that revenue generated from the festival through exhibitor booth sales and sponsorship fund the AKFA Community Grant Program?
Funded by festival proceeds, the AKFA Community Grants Program awards funding to selected Venice-based nonprofit organizations that offer services and programs aimed at youth and families. Since 1984, well over $300,000 in festival proceeds have been invested into the community of Venice.
View 12 years (2007-2019) of Abbot Kinney Festival photos by Venice Paparazzi!
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Fun VP Fact: Venice Paparazzi’s co-founder Edizen received the Spirit of Venice Award at the 2015 Abbot Kinney Festival.
About the Spirit of Venice Award: Since 1989, the Abbot Kinney Festival Association has recognized exemplary stakeholders nominated by the community for their contributions to the spirit, creativity and uniqueness of Venice. The first Spirit of Venice Award was presented at the 6th Annual Abbot Kinney Festival in 1989 to descendants of Abbot Kinney, the Founder of Venice, California. Also that year, West Washington Boulevard was renamed to Abbot Kinney Boulevard in his honor.
Click here to view 12 years of Abbot Kinney Festival photos by Venice Paparazzi.
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For more Abbot Kinney Festival info: visit AbbotKinneyFestival.org
For all Abbot Kinney Blvd. info, go to AbbotKinneyBlvd.com .
Brought to you by the Abbot Kinney Blvd Merchants, AbbotKinneyBlvd.com is the official website of the Boulevard and Abbot Kinney First Fridays.
