The La Jolla Art & Wine Festival (LJAWF) will be returning to downtown La Jolla on Saturday, October 7, and Sunday, October 8, 2023, showcasing prestigious art, regional and international wines, craft beer and spirits, and family-friendly fun! Featuring more than 160 artists from across the U.S. and Mexico, their exquisite creations come in a variety of mediums including painting, sculpture, jewelry design, fine glass, ceramics, woodwork, mixed media, and photography. The iconic wine and beer garden highlights over 35 international wineries, local craft breweries, and craft distilleries. Along with a two-day silent auction, 15 pet adoption stations and an all-star line-up of live entertainment and music, there is something for everyone. The La Jolla Art & Wine Festival Foundation is a non-profit organization. Its mission is to bring needed funds to La Jolla's public schools, art to the community and promote La Jolla and its merchants strengthening the vibrant community of La Jolla. All donations to the La Jolla Art & Wine Festival are tax-deductible. All profits raised benefit underfunded programs such as art, music, science, physical education, technology and on-site medical care at all La Jolla public schools. Since its inception, the La Jolla Art & Wine Festival has donated more than $1,000,000 to these schools for the educational benefit of more than 4,000 children each year. At the event they have, 160 fine artists, a wine and beer garden, live entertainment, pet adoption stations, a gourmet food court, a silent auction, a family art center sponsored by Geppetto’s and live interactive art. Additional Information: · Join the La Jolla Art & Wine Festival as we celebrate fine art, wines from around the world, live entertainment and interactive fun for all ages!! · Two-day family-friendly celebration! La Jolla Art & Wine runs Saturday, October 7th from 10AM-6PM through Sunday, October 8th from 10AM-6PM on Girard Ave. · Over 150 talented artists from around the globe, including painting, photography, fine glass, woodwork, and jewelry design. · Geppetto’s Family Art Center + Lab will be showcasing tons of interactive activities for your kids to channel their inner artist and more! · Wine & Beer Garden with over 40 wineries, craft beer and spirits, a silent auction, vivacious live music and more! · Pet Adoption! We helped nearly 60 pets find a new home last year, come find your new best friend at LJAWF! · No tickets are necessary. · All profits raised benefit underfunded programs such as art, music, science, physical education, technology, and on-site medical care at La Jolla public elementary and middle schools. · Milestones: In 2021 we hit our million-dollar goal in raising needed funds for the local school district and each year it continues to grow. · Visit ljawf.com for complete information.