The Venice Love Fest, held on Saturday, March 18, 2023, in downtown Mar Vista on Venice Blvd, was a celebration of local artists, designers, musicians, and businesses. The fest was located between Centinela & Inglewood Blvd, and the city had closed Venice Blvd for the event. The festival was a complete takeover of Venice Blvd in the heart of Mar Vista, featuring an assortment of LA's most curated brands and artists.
Visitors to the fest were treated to a day full of activities for the whole family, including shopping, networking, great bites, tasty drinks, and good sounds. There were musical performances on three stages, eye-catching artist demonstrations, and hands-on art workshops for all ages. Visitors also enjoyed delicious food and drink from food trucks and beer gardens.
This year, in addition to the unique artwork, live entertainment on three stages, eye-catching artist demonstrations, and hands-on art workshops for all ages, there was also a vintage car show. Visitors were able to admire and take pictures of the cars, and many were impressed by the impressive restorations and customizations.
The Venice Fest is dedicated to educating the public on supporting all things local and promoting the local businesses in downtown Mar Vista, CA. The festival hosts three events annually: The Venice Winter Fest in November, Venice Love Fest in March, and Venice Summer Fest in June. The Venice Love Fest drew more than 100,000 visitors this year, and there were over 400 new and returning artists who exhibited and sold their original art and handcrafted items on Venice Blvd.
The festival is the destination for the ultimate local weekend adventure. Visitors can enjoy the unique artwork, live entertainment, and delicious food and drink, while supporting the local community. Admission to the fest is free for all ages.
If you missed the Venice Love Fest this year, don't worry! There are two more festivals to come. The Venice Summer Fest will be held on June 24th, 2023, from 12 pm to 8 pm, and the Venice Winter Fest will be held on November 18th, 2023, from 10 am to 6 pm. Follow @thevenicefest on Instagram to stay up-to-date with the latest festival news and surprises. Join us for a day of fun, shopping, and community-building at the Venice Fest!