Venice Beach is Excited to Host Its First Major Cultural Festival This Month
Venice Love Fest Set to Make Debut at Venice Beach on March 21
Venice Beach is preparing for the inaugural Venice Love Fest, a community festival expected to draw around 20,000 attendees on March 21. This marks a significant change from its previous Mar Vista location, as organizers aim to celebrate the local culture and community spirit.
“Never in my wildest dreams did I imagine that what started as a small, community-focused gathering after COVID would grow into a full festival at Venice Beach beneath the iconic Venice Sign,” said Sarah Nicole Fisk, founder of The Venice Fest. “Five years later, Venice Love Fest marks our 12th festival, and it’s incredibly meaningful to see how it has evolved while staying true to its roots.”
Presented by The Venice Fest and Venice Insider Pass, the event will feature four stages of live programming, showcasing over 20 emerging and local artists. Attendees can explore more than 300 locally made brands and partake in morning fitness sessions, cultural experiences, interactive games, and enjoy offerings from beloved Los Angeles food trucks. A VIP cocktail garden will also be available.
“Venice Love Fest creates something extraordinary for the community in a single day,” stated Alex Kissin, co-founder of Venice Insider Pass. He added that the platform connects residents and visitors to Venice’s independent businesses. “Partnering with Venice Fest felt like such a natural fit, and we’re excited to celebrate this moment with the neighborhood.”
Fisk highlighted the collaborative effort behind the festival, mentioning the role of Venice Insider Pass in uniting key community leaders and local organizations for the event. “This has always been about bringing people together and celebrating the spirit of the Westside,” she said. “We can’t wait for the community to see the new experience we’ve worked so hard to create for this year.”
The Venice Love Fest will run from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Windward Avenue and Pacific Avenue, as well as Windward Plaza. While admission is free, VIP tickets will soon be available for purchase online. The full lineup of programming is anticipated to be released shortly, offering attendees a glimpse into the vibrant experiences they can expect.
