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The Abbot Kinney Festival began in 1984, as an annual community event to celebrate the tradition of Venice as a unique and diverse community and to pay homage to its founder, Abbot Kinney.
In 1989, the Festival sponsor, The Abbot Kinney District Assn, was incorporated as a non-profit, 501c3, serving the community at large.
Managed by a largely volunteer Board of Directors, the AKDA has contributed funding towards numerous local youth and beautification projects, including planting the palm trees that line Abbot Kinney, providing playground equipment to Westminster School, as well as offering support to local projects and organizations such as Inside Out Community Arts, Venice Arts, Venice Mural Restoration and the Venice Family Clinic.
Over the years, The Abbot Kinney Festival has grown tremendously.
The event, which is free to attend, extends the span of Abbot Kinney Blvd from Venice Blvd to Main St (including most side streets) and attracts nearly 150,000 people. Visitors enjoy a large Youth and Family area, over 300 Arts and Craft Vendors, multiple stages of live music, a Green Living Area, and diverse food choices.
In 2007, the Festival began the journey of "Going Green" and continues to look for ways to lessen its impact on the environment. We strive towards producing a zero waste event.
In 2008, AKDA will undergo a name change to Abbot Kinney Community Association, to better reflect its goals.
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| 2008 Festival Info |
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Click here for the latest information for the 2008 Abbot Kinney Festival. |
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| Youth & Family Courtyard Info |
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Click here for the latest information for the 2008 Youth & Family Courtyard. |
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| Green Living Info |
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Click here for the latest information for the 2008 Green Living. |
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| Music Info |
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Click here for the latest information for about live music line up for 2008. |
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