http://www.sunsetcove.com/ In the summer months, Laguna Beach comes alive with a variety of art festivals, showcasing works from local and international artists alike. Events like Art-A-Fair, the Festival of Arts, and the Sawdust Fair are wonderful opportunities to pick up a new piece to display in your home, while enjoying your vacation rental in Southern California on the beach.

2. For over 80 years, the Laguna
Beach Festival of Arts has been
one of the nation’s oldest and
most prestigious juried art shows.
The event features select
paintings, photography, sculpture,
furniture, ceramics, and more
from 140 of Orange County’s
finest artists. Starting in early July,
art enthusiasts can view the
works on display, and also take
advantage of demonstrations and
art workshops, daily art tours, live
music, special events, on-site
restaurants, and much more.

3. SPECIAL EVENTS
• Concerts on the Green: Live music from award-
winning jazz musicians on select summer Saturdays.
• Family Art Day: This event is designed to get kids in
touch with their creative side.
• Art, Jazz, Wine, and Chocolate: A delicious
celebration of the finer things in life.
• Festival Runway Fashion: This year’s theme asks
fashion designers to create inspired couture using
reclaimed or recycled materials.
• Sunday in the Park Music Series: A musical series
featuring many styles, from ethereal to jazz fusion.

4. WHAT TO KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
Dates: July 5 to August 31, 2015
Hours of Operation: Open daily 10am to 11:30pm
Lodging: Numerous hotels and Laguna Beach vacation rentals

5. The Pageant of the Masters is an annual event
hosted as part of the Festival of Arts, and is
world-renowned for bringing original artwork
to life. This year’s theme, “The Pursuit of
Happiness,” takes viewers on a sentimental
journey through depictions of pastimes and
activities that have given people joy through
the ages. The stage show features actors
posing to look exactly like their counterparts in
paintings and illustrations, set to an original
score and complete with live narration, sets,
and sophisticated lighting.

6. Held each summer, Laguna Beach’s Sawdust Fair stems from a history of independence.
The event was started in 1966 by a group of artists who weren’t accepted into the Festival
of Arts exhibition. Over the years, the event has earned its own recognition, with works on
display ranging from photography, wearable art, glassworks, and more. The Sawdust
Festival also boasts more than a month of classes and other events for visitors to enjoy.

7. WHAT TO KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
Dates: June 26 to August 30, 2015
Hours of Operation: Open 10am to 10pm
Parking: Metered parking and pay lots are available.
The Sawdust Art Festival is also a 5 to 10 minute
walk from points in downtown Laguna Beach,
including Main Beach, vacation beach rentals, and
the other Laguna Beach art festivals.

8. Many art festivals in Laguna Beach
share the work of talented
residents; however, Art-A-Fair goes
above and beyond in order to
feature international artists as well.
The show exhibits stunning works
from a group of 125 unique artists.
All pieces on display are available
for purchase, including mixed
medium, photographs, paintings,
and much more.

9. WHAT TO KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
Dates: June 26 to August 30, 2015
Hours of Operation: 10am to 9pm (Sun.-Thurs.), 10am to 10pm (Fri.-Sat.)
Tivoli Too!: A gourmet meal in this stunning European courtyard on the grounds of the
festival is not to be missed.

10. Sunset Cove offers oceanfront vacation rentals and extended-stay accommodations in
Laguna Beach, complete with stunning views of the Pacific Ocean. The Villas at Sunset
Cove boast an idyllic atmosphere for kicking back and enjoying all the California Riviera has
to offer, from art festivals to sightseeing on the coast.
Website: www.sunsetcove.com
Phone: 1-888-845-5271

11. Summary
In the summer months, Laguna Beach comes alive with a variety of art festivals,
showcasing works from local and international artists alike. Events like Art-A-Fair, the
Festival of Arts, and the Sawdust Fair are wonderful opportunities to pick up a new
piece to display in your home, while enjoying your vacation rental in Southern
California on the beach.