Each October, La Jolla Village transforms into an outdoor gallery as thousands of visitors gather to celebrate art, culture and community. This year, the La Jolla Art & Wine Festival (LJAWF) returns for its 18th year on Saturday, October 10, and Sunday, October 11, from 10 A.M. to 6 P.M., bringing together artists, collectors, families and local supporters for a weekend that has become a staple of Southern California’s arts scene.
Spanning Girard Avenue from Prospect Street to Torrey Pines Road, the free, two-day festival features more than 170 juried artists from across the United States and Mexico. Attendees can explore a diverse collection of fine art, including painting, sculpture, jewelry, photography, ceramics and glasswork, offering opportunities to discover new artists and add to existing collections.
Over nearly two decades, LJAWF has grown into one of the region’s most anticipated cultural events, drawing visitors from throughout Southern California while showcasing the work of both emerging and established artists…