Sawdust's Winter Fantasy Opens Saturday

Editor's note: The following information was submitted by the Sawdust Art Festival.

The 23rd Annual Winter Fantasy, “A Whole New World of Art,” begins Saturday, November 23 at the Sawdust Art Festival and will run over four weekends, including the Friday after Thanksgiving, from 10 am to 6 pm each day:

• November 23, 24
• November 29, 30, December 1
• December 7, 8
• December 14, 15

Over 170 talented artisans, will create, showcase and sell their original artwork on the Sawdust grounds, which will be transformed into a winter wonderland with thousands of holiday decorations and a freshly built “Towne Square” in the center of the festival. The featured Winter Fantasy artisans handcraft each piece of artwork, creating a truly unique holiday shopping experience for visitors. Art mediums include glass, ceramics, jewelry, clothing, textiles, painting, photography, mixed-media and more.

Saturday, November 23

·       10:30 am-5 pm – Visits with Santa at Santa’s House in Towne Square

·       10:30 am-12 pm – The Festival Singers, ensemble performance on the Main Deck

·       11 am-3 pm – Balloon Diva roams the grounds creating balloon artistry

·       11:30 am-4 pm – Chris & Sue, soul folk music at the Tavern stage

·       11:30 am-4 pm – Graham Robby, country at the Grill stage

·       12-4 pm – Magic Matt roams the grounds performing magic tricks

·       12-4:30 pm – Barry ‘n Pete & the Helpers, rock music on the Main Deck

·       2-4 pm – Lil’ Dickens Carolers, carolers roaming the grounds singing   holiday carols

·       5-5:30 pm – T.O.W. Elementary School Chorus, ensemble performance in Towne Square

·       5:30-6 pm – 13th Annual Community Tree Lighting Ceremony in Towne Square

Sunday, November 24

·       10:30 am-5 pm – Visits with Santa at Santa’s House in Towne Square

·       11 am-3 pm – Balloon Diva roams the grounds creating balloon artistry

·       11:30 am-4 pm – Aaron Broering, original contemporary at the Tavern stage

·       11:30 am-4 pm – Zach Churchill; jazz, blues and classic rock at the Grill stage

·       12-4 pm – Magic Matt roams the grounds performing magic tricks

·       12-4:30 pm – The Girls, harmony soft rock on the Main Dick

·       2-4 pm – Lil’ Dickens Carolers roam the grounds singing holiday carols 

Don't miss out on the many photo ops in Towne Square, where you will find Children's Playhouse, Santa's House and Sleigh, Reindeer Barn, Community Tree and even falling snow! Throughout the remainder of the festival, guests can participate in the special community events planned for this winter show, including Toys for Tots every Sunday of the festival. Toys for Tots is a foundation supported by the Marine Corps Reserve with a mission of collecting toys to distribute as Christmas gifts to needy children in the community. Visitors to the 2013 Winter Fantasy can show their support by contributing new unwrapped toys for children, newborn to 17, every Sunday during the festival. Those that donate a toy with a value of $5 or more will receive free one-day admission to the Winter Fantasy that Sunday.

The 23rd Annual Winter Fantasy at the Sawdust Art Festival runs four weekends: November 23, 24, 29, 30, December 1, 7, 8, 14, 15. Hours are 10 am to 6 pm. Adult admission is $6; $5 for Seniors (65+); $3 for children (6-12); FREE for children (5 & under); and $9 for a Season Pass. The festival is located at the Sawdust Art Festival, 935 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, CA 92651. For additional information, please visit www.sawdustartfestival.org or call 949-494-3030.

The Sawdust Art Festival is a non-profit art organization dedicated to educating the public and promoting the art created in Laguna Beach.