ABBOT KINNEY FESTIVAL CELEBRATES 30TH ANNIVERSARY OF A COMMUNITY AFFAIR
Indie Art. Live Music. 300 Vendors. Tasty Food & Drink. 120,000+ Attendees.
Venice, CA (September 25, 2014) — The annual Abbot Kinney Festival returns for its 30th year on Sunday, September 28, 2014, from 10am to 6pm, toasting to the best of world-famous Abbot Kinney Boulevard. A mile-long stretch of food trucks, beer and spirit gardens, live music, handcrafted goods and a popup shrimp boil meet the eclectic brick-and-mortar boutiques, renowned restaurants and art galleries that make Abbot Kinney a singularly unmatched destination.
“We are thrilled to make this year’s festival better than ever, because it’s never been a more exciting time to be on Abbot Kinney,” said Abbot Kinney Festival Association (AKFA) Chair, Donna Humphrey. “Since its inception, the Abbot Kinney Festival has represented the incredible solidarity within this colorful neighborhood—and, each year, we show our appreciation by reinvesting all proceeds back into the Venice community.”
2014 OVERVIEW
Highlights this year include:
• 5 live music stages featuring local and emerging artists
• 300 quality vendors, from art to jewelry to handcrafted goods
• 3 beer and spirit gardens, featuring Stoli, Firestone Walker, Goose Island, Shock Top
• A popup shrimp boil by Chef Greg A. Daniels of Salt Air
• Dozens of top food trucks & booths: Superba Food + Bread, Kogi BBQ, Cousins Maine Lobster, and much more
• Whole Foods Market “green scene,” a showcase of favorite farms
• Fresh pressed juice by Jamba
• KidsQuad of games, music, rides & activities
• Chances to win great raffle prizes, from a Linus bike to an iZip
• Free bike valet
• Early Bird Beer & Spirit Garden Fast Pass, to skip lines and access a dedicated bartender
COMMUNITY PRIDE
Starting in 1984, the AKFA, in addition to awarding community grants (11 and counting this year), has recognized exemplary residents and stakeholders nominated by the community for their contributions to the spirit, creativity and uniqueness of Venice. The first Spirit of Venice Award was presented in 1989 to descendants of Abbot Kinney, the founder of Venice, CA. Also that year, West Washington Boulevard was renamed to Abbot Kinney Boulevard in his honor. Awardees this year include:
• Ed Moses, Artist
• Tom Everhart, Artist
• Laddie John Dill, Artist
• Mariana Aguilar, Community Activist
• Eduardo Manilla, Chairman of the Arts Committee of the Venice Neighborhood Council
• Jay Adams (posthumous), Skateboarding pioneer and one of the original members of the legendary Dogtown Z-Boys
Renowned artists and awardees Ed Moses, Tom Everhart, and Laddie John Dill commemorate the 30th anniversary of the festival with exclusive artwork, available for sale as t-shirts, posters, and more at the official festival merchandise booth.
FAMILY FUN
The festival caters to kids of all ages with its dedicated KidsQuad, located in the expansive outdoor field of Westminster Elementary, right on Abbot Kinney. Kicking off with a festive parade to usher in the festival at 9:45am, the family fanfare continues all day, featuring:
· Pony rides, a mega slide, Rock Climbing, and more
· Live entertainment on the KidsQuad Stage, from all-kid punk rock band Room 23 to French performance artist Madame Chocolat
· Community building for kids, help build a cardboard city with ReDiscover Center
· Arts & crafts: glitter tattoos, tie-dye T-shirts, tutu tutorials, face painting, and sand art
· Adventure & games: dig for treasure, Wheel of Fortune, and make a wizard wand
For more information on the Abbot Kinney Festival Association, community grants, and this year’s festival, please visit www.abbotkinney.org.
For more info, visit AbbotKinney.org
FEATURED ABBOT KINNEY EVENT:
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Congrats to this Venice couple on 7 years! The Band Venice’sMarky Lennon and Jeffrey Banks met at the Rooster Fish during the 2006 Abbot Kinney Festival.
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Jenny and Tom!
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Congrats to trim. on 13 years of gorgeous hair styling. Need a haircut? First time haircut is always $30. Big, Sexy, Beach Hair! Wash, Blow and Go for $40. Go where VP has been going since 2006. www.VeniceTrim.com
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YAS Fitness. (Yoga and spinning). Founded in Venice in 2001 by Kimberly Fowler, YAS Fitness Center was the first studio anywhere dedicated to the combination of spinning and yoga, sparking the yoga hybrid movement that has since swept the nation. Get 5 class for $50 plus a Free YAS Towel with this list. (Save $40) 1st time students only. Mention Venice Paparazzi when you sign up! go2yas.com
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SOIYL… it’s the earth beneath our feet. It’s where we grow the food that nourishes us. It encompasses our journey. That’s what Venice based artist and designer Dolores Melgoza had in mind when she dreamed of what we wear on our feet as we make our journey across the Earth’s Soiyl. She went on to create a vibrant brand that reflects her spirit and beliefs and the colors, sounds, and lifestyle of her Venice, California neighborhood. A shoe that symbolizes history, art, compassion, and serving others. http://www.soiyl.com/
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Meet the Venice Historical Society. For Venice, CA history, visit www.veniceofamerica.org
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Venice Oceanarium. The Venice Oceanarium is a museum without walls. We host events on the the beach and pier of Venice, California. Their mission is to impart a better understanding of the ocean and the life within it, and in so doing, to lead us to a better understanding of ourselves. http://www.veniceoceanarium.org/
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The Beachhead. Venice’s local newspaper that offers archive and neighborhood information. The Venice Beachhead is now online. Visitwww.venicebeachhead.org
Time to clear the streets. See you at the 2014 Abbot Kinney Festival! AbbotKinney.org
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