All proceeds to benefit the Topanga Community Center
When: Saturday, Sunday & Monday-May 25th, 26th & 27th
10 a.m.-7 p.m. daily
Memorial Day Parade-Monday, May 27th, 8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Where: Topanga Days Country Fair: 1440 N. Topanga Canyon Blvd., Topanga, CA
Topanga Days Parade: Pine Tree Circle, 120 S. Topanga Canyon Blvd., Topanga, CA
TOPANGA, CA / ACCESSWIRE / April 4, 2024 / Topanga Days is back! In its 49th year, the three-day family-friendly festival and fundraiser continues to draw a diverse group of people together through an eclectic mix of musical acts with plenty of activities that are fun for all ages plus local artists and vendors, food, and the outrageous and whacky Memorial Day parade. This year's musical lineup features the thrilling blues, rock, folk, and hip-hop fusion of Grammy award winning, Fantastic Negrito, on Saturday, May 25th at 5:30 p.m., the catchy, synth pop sounds and dynamic stage presence of 80s Rock icons, Missing Persons, on Sunday, May 26th at 5:30 p.m., and the genre defying psychedelic folk sounds of musical savant, Jonathan Wilson, on Monday, May 27th at 5:45 p.m. The diverse, high-quality lineup also includes Krooked Kings, Nosotros, Venice, Deb Ryder, The FBR, Will Worden, Kummerspeck, Wynchester, Tristan Lake Leabu, Low Coast, Electric Magic, and The Dirty Lowdown.
Founded in 1973 by actors, writers, artists, musicians, and nature-lovers, who called Topanga Canyon home, Topanga Days Country Fair began as a grassroots fundraiser to support the Topanga Community House. Today, residents remain a mix of artists, families, professionals, and free spirits. Music aficionados, ranging from Millennials to Boomers, flock to the annual event nestled in the Santa Monica Mountains to enjoy arts and craft booths, belly dancing, and more than 25 musical acts performing on two stages over three days. With plenty of activities for kids-from creative face painting to a Kids' Zone with various games, a playground, giant slide, and bounce house-this event makes for the perfect family outing.
Madcap games and contests like the Sack Race, Egg Toss, and the notorious Pie Eating Contest make for inter-generational excitement. A highlight of the weekend is the Memorial Day Parade on Monday morning, May 27th from 8:30 a.m.- 10:30 a.m. The parade features an impressive stream of floats, cars, horses, dogs, kids, fire trucks and more. This year's Grand Marshal is World War II veteran and 50-year Topanga resident, Bill Dillon. He served honorably in WWII as a submariner to then have a successful postwar business career and give decades of volunteer service to the Topanga community. The 99-year-old Bill Dillon continues to inspire people to live life to its fullest. Bill will lead the parade of dancing, prancing, and singing in tribute to and remembrance of those in the armed forces who gave their lives for this country. The parade ends at the entrance of the Topanga Community Center, where Monday's festivities will begin with Gabbi Beauvais singing our National Anthem and a flag raising ceremony honoring members of the military. All active members of the armed forces, with military I.D. receive free entrance to the festival.
Food fare ranges from BBQ and Pizza to Mexican and Vegan, with old-fashioned Kettle Corn, deserts, ice cream, smoothies and much more. There will be beer, wine, and our popular sangria bar, too.
Parking is available on the street with free shuttle service. Limited handicapped parking is provided on the Community House grounds. Only service dogs with appropriate and current papers, wearing vests, are allowed.
Founded in 1949, the Topanga Community Center is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to the improvement and preservation of the Topanga Community House and its surrounding grounds. 2017 marked an official name change from the Topanga Community Club to the Topanga Community Center to better reflect the organization's mission to serve the community with low-cost programs for children and seniors. Topanga Days is its main fundraiser of the year, and still boasts very inexpensive ticket prices for an entire day of concerts and outdoor entertainment.
Topanga Days Headliners
- Multi Grammy Award winner, Fantastic Negrito's, music combines a vibrant mix of raw blues, funk, and rock and roll with captivating lyrics that explore history, identity, and resilience. Fantastic Negrito is a charismatic live performer with a unique ability to connect with his audience and take them on a funky, personal, and ultimately life-affirming journey.
- One of the quintessential New Wave bands of the 1980s, Missing Persons, are still entertaining crowds with their catchy, synth pop-tinged sound and dynamic stage presence. Led by the distinctive voice and colorful personality of lead vocalist, Dale Bozzio, Missing Persons' live shows are a playful and vibrant display of 80s nostalgia.
- Jonathan Wilson is one of the most respected songwriters, musicians, and producers in the music industry. In addition to releasing his own psychedelic folk albums, he has collaborated, produced, and toured with a diverse group of artists, ranging from Erykah Badu to Roger Waters. His dazzling live shows are deeply influenced by 1960s West Coast psychedelia and Laurel Canyon singer/ songwriter scene of the 1970s.
- Indie rock quintet, Krooked Kings, have built a cult fanbase through their garage rock rooted, hook-laden, and chorus filled songs and high energy live shows. They are a can't miss young band whose star is on the rise.
- Nosotros has been drawing music lovers to their distinctive Latin groove for over 20 years. By combining a myriad of Latin rhythms with elements of rock, salsa, jazz, and cumbia, Nosotros creates an innovative and imaginative Latin sound that is uniquely their own.
PRESALE TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW
Topanga Days PRESALE Prices are as follows:
Single Day PRESALE Pass
Adults: $25 for TCC members / $50 for non-members
Kids (ages 6-12): $15 for TCC members/ $20 for non-members
Ages 5 & Under: Free
Military with ID: Free
3-Day PRESALE Pass
Adults: $60 for TCC members / $135 - non-members
Kids (ages 6-12): $35 for TCC members / $50 non-members
5 & Under: Free
Military with ID: Free
PRESALE ENDS ON MAY 24TH AT 11:59 PM. AFTER THAT, PRICES ARE $5 MORE FOR SINGLE-DAY TICKETS AND $10 MORE FOR MULTI-DAY TICKETS. CHILDREN'S TICKETS STAY THE SAME.
Earn your way into the festival by volunteering! Opportunities are available in many areas. Visit our website for more information!
Topanga Days takes place Memorial Day Weekend from Saturday, May 25th, 2024 to Monday, May 27th, 2024, from 10 a.m.-7 p.m.. The event is located on the grounds of the Topanga Community Center at 1440 N. Topanga Canyon Blvd. in Topanga, CA 90290. The parade is on Monday May 27th at 8:30 a.m. and begins at Pine Tree Circle, 120 S. Topanga Canyon Blvd., Topanga, CA, and ends at the Topanga Community Center.
For more information and tickets, please visit www.topangadays.com.
For media relations, please contact Damon Ferrara at [email protected] or by telephone at (310) 344-7062.
Check out the Spotify Playlist to hear the bands who will be rocking Topanga Days 2024!
PHOTOS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
Contact:
Damon Ferrara
(310) 344-7062
[email protected]
SOURCE: Topanga Community Center