We never do anything commonplace or run-of-the-mill here in Topanga. Like our mountain roads, there is always a twist or two. Such is the case with our fair.
Welcome to the 35th Annual Topanga Days Country Fair
This Memorial Day Weekend, May 24 - 26, our celebrated festival will take place at the Topanga Community House. Bring family and friends to explore the flavors of our beautiful canyon. The kids will find plenty of play with games, facepainting, and more. Adults will find lots of good food, art, and music (and quite a bit of playtime, too!).
Come enjoy a day away from city life. Topanga Days pays respect to the many faces of this town:
Pioneering - Rustic - Independent - Relaxing - Hippie-haven
Slightly-off-center - Nurturing - Artful
You will find it all those flavors and more blended into this recipe for a most extraordinary fair.
Visit with a holistic healer, browse among eclectic artisans or just stake a place on the lawn with a cold beer and listen to some great music. If you are a people-watcher, this crowd will be a treat.
Come on Saturday for the best selection of treasures. Sunday will continue the fair with more music and food, food, FOOD!
The music is always fantastic on both the Indoor Stage and Outdoor Main Stage. The Indoor Stage also will host Melanie Kareem's fabulous belly dancing troupe. From the tiny little beginners on up to the masterful experts, these dancers are a whirl of color and grace, transporting you away like a fresh breeze through an exotic oasis.
My favorite day is Memorial Day Monday. Beginning with the strangest homegrown parade you'll ever see, it's our local tradition to gather, see your neighbors, and just revel in the spirit of Topanga. The Bowl Bar does a brisk business of keeping those dancing in the dust well hydrated with cold beer or icy soda. I've got to say - I will be one of those dancers!
Venice is back! I love this band! Nobody can make a cover its own like Venice can. I think their secret is that they just kick back and play whatever they want, with the sole goal in mind of NO WORRIES! I dare you to sit still!!
Chevy Metal will headline Monday as a brilliant climax to the festival. Taylor Hawkins of the Foo Fighters fronts this band of incredible musicians who will rock the crowd until they make us leave!
It's a good natured, family friendly, eco-conscious, diverse and uniquely Topanga experience. You deserve a break - come up and see us!
Visit the Topanga Days website for the info you need - PAY ATTENTION TO THE PARKING RULES and try the shuttle.
Topanga Days graphic - Photobucket - Robin Welch
Copyright 2008 Elaine Hanson
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Hi Elaine :)
MWA!!!
No... DOUBLE MWA!!
Elaine, The fair sounds like so much fun! I am a people watcher and I'd be doing a lot of that if I were there. I hope you have a blast.
This sounds like a blast. I need to visit Topanga someday - it sounds absolutely idyllic to me.
You have a bunch of info there to really reel in the people to this event...Including me...if I were there!
ELAINE - This is not your ordinary country fair. It sounds like this is going to be a blast. I can't wait to see the YouTube footage of you bellydancing. ;-)
hi Elaine,
This sounds like just the kind of fair I would love to attend. Sounds like a beautiful area....
Jo
You guys really know how to put on a fair!
Sounds like an excellent time will be had by all, Elaine. I look forward to seeing photos next week!
Elaine, Sounds like the weather is going to give us a break. So it should be fun.
I wanna come!! If for no other reason than to see you dance :) Will Mana be there too? This sounds like a fabulous way to spend not just a couple of hours, but an entire weekend - how cool!
Hey Elaine.... That sounds awesome. My 16-year-old would give his left arm to see the Foo-Fighter's Hawkins...:-)
Elaine - "If you are a people-watcher, this crowd will be a treat. " I'd have a field day:-)
Jen - I just know you would LOVE this party and have way too much fun. MWA!
Carole - There is always something and someone to see. The crowd is so diverse. It's probably like the crowd at central park, but way smaller and with a SoCal vibe. I'm taking my camera.
Jason - Topanga is idyllic for me! It's a great place to just get into nature without having to go far from the city.
Sally - We would be glad to have you here!
Adam - Let's get this straight -- I am not one of the bellydancers in Melanie's fabulous troupe (oops, forgot the link love for Melanie -- have to add above). Although she does keep asking me to come to classes, I haven't yet -- but who knows! I WILL be dancing in the dust of the main stage, though. NO YOUTUBE!!!!
This sounds like a lot of fun! You will have pictures (including you dancing) to share after the festivities end, right?
Elaine, this sounds like it can be a fun event. Thanks for sharing this with us.
Jo-Anne - It's a great setting for a fun three days.
Mel - That we do!
Amanda - i will do my best. There will be pictures (maybe not of me.....)
Mana - Are you coming? It's not that far! The kids would love it! You would have fun! Come on!
Twin - Really, you should come for any other reason but that. Really.
Inna - I love that video! They are so funny! The Chevy Metal guys always look like they are having a great time.
Elaine, I have so much going on, but I'll try my best to make it.
Sardi - You would definitely enjoy this.
Rich - There will be photos of the festivities, I have to take the photos, you know, so I really don't see how there could be any of me ;)
Danny - My pleasure. Without a doubt, it WILL rock!
Mana - I would love to see you! Let me know!
Elaine - Sounds fabulous! As you know I'm headed your way for a wedding on Friday... can't hardly wait.
Tom - So who do I have to call to see if the AR Ambassador is taking appointments?
Elaine, looks like Topanga is in for a wild and fun weekend. Have a great time and stay safe.
Ced
Ced - It will be fun. Topanga is one of the safest places I know. Now if the rain would just all happen today, we'll be all set! Rain in May? Your area got hit with the wildest weather yesterday!
Elaine, we did have some wierd weather yesterday. I thought somebody was throwing rocks at my car. It was wild. I do hope the weather is good for Topanga Days this weekend. Great talking with you also.
Ced
Elaine, love people watching, sounds like fun.
Elaine.... Looks like a great time... If Mana shows up why don't the two of you discuss a Road Trip to San Diego next week... Would love to have some laughs and maybe you can do a little shoe shopping!
Chevy Metal - great name for a classic rock band. They're topanga locals...that's cool. Enjoy it.
Sounds like a great festival! Enjoy the weekend!
Dan - Hmmmm. Interesting idea
Joey - They are a lot of fun -- I will enjoy!
Judy - Thank you! I hope you are having a good holiday!
Duane - It is a people watching event for sure! I'll have pictures.
Hi Elaine :)
Hi Paul :)
Elaine, looking forward to those pictures, hope all went well.
Duane