Sawdust Art Festival in Laguna Beach: What to Expect (2024)

Jul 3

The Sawdust Art Festival is a bi-annual arts and crafts fair held in a Laguna Canyon eucalyptus grove. You can view exhibits from over 200 Laguna Beach artists who specialize in all kinds of media from glassblowing to photography.

There are two festivals held each year, one in the summer and one called Winter Fantasy in the winter. This guide will focus on the summer festival, which attracts roughly 200,000 visitors a year.

The festival started in the 1960s and is named for the sawdust that lines the festival grounds. You can smell the fresh wood chips as soon as you enter!

The Sawdust Art Festival is one of the best things to do in Laguna Beach: great for families or even a nice date night.

Dates & Hours

The summer festival runs from Friday, June 28 to Sunday, September 1

Monday - 11am to 8pm
Tuesday - 11am to 8pm
Wednesday - 11am to 8pm
Thursday - 11am to 8pm
Friday - 11am to 10pm
Saturday - 11am to 10pm
Sunday - 11am to 8pm

*July 4 open 11am to 4pm

Tickets

Tickets can be purchased online or at the venue.

Adults: $12

Seniors (Ages 65+): $10

Children (Ages 6-12): $5

Children (Ages 5 and under): Free

Active Military: Free

Season (unlimited Summer admission): $35 for adults, $15 for children

Annual (unlimited Summer and Winter Fantasy admission): $49 for adults, $20 for children

Parking

There is a small parking lot in front of the venue with metered spots. There is lots of metered parking along SR 133.

Dining Options

Food and drinks, including beer and wine, are available. We highly recommend Evan’s Gourmet.

Saloon
Evan’s Gourmet Bistro
Tacos Durrell
GG’s Mediterranean Express
Espresso on the go
Fran’s Popcorn
A la Carte Gourmet

A crowd favorite, Lupe’s Ceramic Garden Art

Things to Do at Sawdust Art Festival

Glassblowing Booth - Watch expert glassblowers demonstrate their craft throughout the day.

Live Music - There are three different stages with live music.

Art Lessons - You can sign up for a 1:1 pottery lesson at the Ceramics Center or a painting class at Studio One. Children can also take a class at the Children’s Art Spot. All of this is complimentary!