2009 Abbot Kinney Festival

Celebrating the 25th Annual
Abbot Kinney Festival

Celebrating 25 years of giving in Venice, the 2009 Abbot Kinney Festival will be held on Sunday, Sept. 27, 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

Almost 150,000 people who reside in communities throughout Southern California are expected to attend the festival. Over the years, the Abbot Kinney Festival has grown to become the second largest community event of its kind in the region. Attendees and participants are best described as adults who are environmentally conscious, focused on health, love animals, enjoy bicycling, family-oriented, unpretentiously hip, and arts-minded.

• 2009 Press Release
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• 2009 Festival Map
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• Exhibitor Application

• Exhibitor Guidelines

• Exhibitor List(coming soon)

Almost entirely run by volunteers, the popular event was founded by the Abbot Kinney Festival Association (AKFA), which is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation created in 1984 for the purpose of improving the quality of life for the community of Venice and showcasing the eclectic mix of more than 100 businesses on the famed Abbot Kinney Boulevard. The AKFA is passionate about promoting Abbot Kinney Boulevard as an important cultural and commercial epicenter, and strives to engage residents and visitors in enjoying the vibrant creativity that makes Venice so unique.

Directions / Parking / Transportation:

Take the 405 Freeway (north or south) and exit Venice Blvd., driving west until you reach Abbot Kinney Blvd., or if you are looking for parking, continue until you hit the beach.

Street Parking: Look for spaces along Venice Blvd. west of Lincoln Blvd. and along Main St.

Parking Lots (rates vary): Public parking lots are available on Venice Beach, but spaces fill up early. Several private parking lots are located near Windward and one is at Westminster Elementary School on Main St. between Brooks Ave. and Westminster Ave. Additional parking lots can be found along Electric Ave., Washington Blvd. (south of Venice Blvd.) near Venice Pier, and in Marina del Rey.

Playa Vista Beach Shuttle: Near the festival, this free shuttle stops at Venice Blvd. and Abbot Kinney Blvd. Other stops are located on Admiralty Way, Washington Blvd., Fisherman's Village, and Playa Vista. For details, visit www.playavistatoday.com/uploads/BeachShuttleBrochurea040309.pdf.

Big Blue Bus: Routes 1 and 2 stop near Abbot Kinney Blvd. Visit www.bigbluebus.com for details.

Metro: Several citywide routes serve Venice. Visit www.metro.net to plan your trip.

Bike Valet Stations: Ride to the festival and park your bicycles at the bike valet stations at either Broadway Court or Milwood Avenue, which are operated by volunteers affiliated with Cyclone Coaster. These Southern California vintage bicycle enthusiasts host free communtiy rides in Long Beach on the first Sunday of every month. To learn more, visit www.cyclonecoaster.com.

Carpool: Drive with a friend to the festival or click on the RideAmigos widget on our website at www.abbotkinney.org to connect with people who want to rideshare and reduce carbon emissions.