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on Aug . 5 and an Artists ’ Benevolence Fund Art Auction on Aug . 13 , plus Sip , Talk & Walk , which is a docent-led art tour that takes place every Wednesday at 3 p . m . and includes complimentary wine tastings .
As always , there are plenty of refreshments available at GG ’ s Mediterranean , Evan ’ s Gourmet , Tacos Durrell , Espresso on the Go , Fran ’ s Popcorn , the Sawdust Saloon and Scoops on Tap , a new concession next to the saloon that will offer gourmet beerinfused ice cream , and additional nonalcoholic and vegan varieties .
Laguna Beach residents may want to plan their visit for a Monday or Thursday from 4-8 p . m ., as the festival will be offering free entry for locals .
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Festival of Arts
JULY 5 - SEPT . 1 Featuring 120 artists , including 17 first-time exhibitors , the Festival of Arts Fine Art Show will showcase mediums like painting , sculpture , ceramics , photography and mixed media .
“ If you ’ re an art aficionado , don ’ t miss
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out on the art tours where you can get an up-close look at the diverse works of our artists ,” says Sharbie Higuchi , the festival ’ s marketing and public relations director .
Notably , Pageant of the Masters will be celebrating its 90th anniversary — a milestone that will be honored with a celebration July 22 with special exhibits , live performances and interactive activities .
Other special events include the debut of a soulful Gospel Brunch ( it ’ s BYOB , or bring your own brunch ) on July 23 and Aug . 13 , and the Runway Fashion Show , which will highlight upcycled couture designs Aug . 20 .
Weekly performances include a lineup of musicians , such as those participating in the new Americana series featuring different folk , blues and bluegrass artists every Friday night . Returning music series will include Art , Jazz , Wine and Chocolate on Thursday evenings ; Concerts on the Green on Saturday afternoons ; and Tremendous Tributes on Sunday nights .
On-site dining options include sit-down restaurant Terra Laguna Beach , which
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offers a menu of California cuisine , as well as Intermission by Terra , where several grab-and-go options can be ordered at a window . Or bring your own picnic to enjoy at the festival .
Those 21 and over can enjoy libations while creating art during Wine and Painting as well as Pints , Pinots and Prints . Other all-ages workshops include drawing , painting , sculpture and ceramics as well as kidfriendly offerings on the weekends .
Young artists in prekindergarten through 12th grade will also be featured in the Festival of Arts Junior Art Exhibit . Additionally , a new program called Emerging Artists will give a platform for college-level art programs in Orange County — including Laguna College of Art & Design — to exhibit their students ’ works while also giving them experience at a juried art festival .
“ At the Festival of Arts , we ’ re committed to creating space for emerging artists to learn , grow and develop their careers ,” Higuchi says , “ as well as build relationships with seasoned artists and art organizations in Orange County .” g
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