Artsy fun is back for summer in the famed eucalyptus grove of Laguna Canyon that the Sawdust Art Festival calls home.
This year 180 artists and makers will display their unique crafts, jewelry and artwork on the festival’s grounds covered in sawdust and shaded by the huge trees.
Artist Gavin Heath peers between his glasswork at the media preview for the 58th Annual Sawdust Art Festival in Laguna Beach on Tuesday, June 25, 2024. (Photo by Leonard Ortiz, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Photographer Greg Garthe with his wife Bianca, is making his first time appearance at the Sawdust Festival during the media preview for the 58th Annual Sawdust Art Festival in Laguna Beach on Tuesday, June 25, 2024. (Photo by Leonard Ortiz, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Artist Makaila Palmer, center, shares a laugh with visitors to her booth during the media preview for the 58th Annual Sawdust Art Festival in Laguna Beach on Tuesday, June 25, 2024. (Photo by Leonard Ortiz, Orange County Register/SCNG)
A vintage truck greets guests as the enter at the media preview for the 58th Annual Sawdust Art Festival in Laguna Beach on Tuesday, June 25, 2024. (Photo by Leonard Ortiz, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Kristin Fersch of Dana Point dances during the media preview for the 58th Annual Sawdust Art Festival in Laguna Beach on Tuesday, June 25, 2024. (Photo by Leonard Ortiz, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Kristin Fersch of Dana Point, left, and Cecci Elgueta dance to the music of the band, The Great North Special, during the media preview for the 58th Annual Sawdust Art Festival in Laguna Beach on Tuesday, June 25, 2024. (Photo by Leonard Ortiz, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Diana Roth, right, of Newport Beach dances during the media preview for the 58th Annual Sawdust Art Festival in Laguna Beach on Tuesday, June 25, 2024. (Photo by Leonard Ortiz, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Visitors walk among the booths during the media preview for the 58th Annual Sawdust Art Festival in Laguna Beach on Tuesday, June 25, 2024. (Photo by Leonard Ortiz, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Artist Nicole McQuaid, center, laughs with Eugene And Paula Montanez of Corona during the media preview for the 58th Annual Sawdust Art Festival in Laguna Beach on Tuesday, June 25, 2024. (Photo by Leonard Ortiz, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Visitors walk among the booths during the media preview for the 58th Annual Sawdust Art Festival in Laguna Beach on Tuesday, June 25, 2024. (Photo by Leonard Ortiz, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Jewelery artist Rachel Goberman has her photo taken during the media preview for the 58th Annual Sawdust Art Festival in Laguna Beach on Tuesday, June 25, 2024. (Photo by Leonard Ortiz, Orange County Register/SCNG)
The band, The Great North Special, provides music and dancing for visitors during the media preview for the 58th Annual Sawdust Art Festival in Laguna Beach on Tuesday, June 25, 2024. (Photo by Leonard Ortiz, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Michael Munso dances during the media preview for the 58th Annual Sawdust Art Festival in Laguna Beach on Tuesday, June 25, 2024. (Photo by Leonard Ortiz, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Jamie Lake of Costa Mesa reacts as she is sized for toe ring at Patches Toe Rings during the media preview for the 58th Annual Sawdust Art Festival in Laguna Beach on Tuesday, June 25, 2024. (Photo by Leonard Ortiz, Orange County Register/SCNG)
A Sawdust Festival regular, Dr. Neon, always comes up with a creative costume and theme at the media preview for the 58th Annual Sawdust Art Festival in Laguna Beach on Tuesday, June 25, 2024. (Photo by Leonard Ortiz, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Camelia Chirac, left, of Laguna Niguel and Maria Varga, of Lake Forest share a laugh during the media preview for the 58th Annual Sawdust Art Festival in Laguna Beach on Tuesday, June 25, 2024. (Photo by Leonard Ortiz, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Hundreds wait in line to enter the Sawdust Festival for the media preview for the 58th Annual Sawdust Art Festival in Laguna Beach on Tuesday, June 25, 2024. (Photo by Leonard Ortiz, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Visitors walk the booths during the media preview for the 58th Annual Sawdust Art Festival in Laguna Beach on Tuesday, June 25, 2024. (Photo by Leonard Ortiz, Orange County Register/SCNG)
“I am honored to be among the many artists who have contributed to this multi-generational art festival, sharing our work with the community amidst this ancient eucalyptus forest,” Andrew Soliz, president of the festival’s board, said in a statement. “On behalf of the artists and entertainers who came before us, and all of us present today, I extend a hand of friendship to everyone attending.”
Beyond viewing the artist’s offerings, there will be specialty theme days throughout the summer, such as Surf Day on July 23 and 24, Country Western Day on Aug. 3, and a fashion show on Aug. 4.
If you go
When: Open daily through Sept. 1; hours are 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sundays to Thursdays
Where: 935 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach
Cost: General admission is $12; seniors are $10; children 6 to 12 years old are $5; and those 5 years and younger are free
There are also three stages with live music planned – more than 125 local bands will offer their tunes for the summer crowds.
Food options are abundant with the legendary Sawdust Saloon and four other outdoor dining venues open for the summer. This year marks the highly anticipated return of Chef Gonzalo Rebollar’s Taco Loco, a Pacific Coast Highway staple for 37 years before closing in 2023.
And if you’re inspired to create, there will be daily art classes, featuring tile art, watercolor, sewing, rock painting, sculpting clay critters and more.
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