The 15th annual FREE La Jolla Art & Wine Festival (LJAWF) returns to the coastal town of La Jolla from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 7, and Sunday, Oct. 8, 2023. With a spectacular coastline and picturesque views, La Jolla is the perfect setting for this weekend of creative celebration. Visitors can expect prestigious art, regional and international wines, craft beer and spirits, a high-end silent auction, all-star live entertainment and music, a gourmet food court, over ten pet rescue stations, as well as interactive, family-friendly fun!The La Jolla Art & Wine Festival features more than 160 hand-selected juried artists from across the U.S. and Mexico. Artists from all backgrounds will display exquisite creations in a variety of mediums including painting, sculpture, jewelry design, fine glass, ceramics, woodwork, mixed media, and photography. But this weekend is not just for the art connoisseur—the LJAWF is also where wine enthusiasts, craft beer and spirit lovers unite.Festival visitors who are twenty-one and older can sample delectable wines from Valle De Guadalupe, California, Italy, and France, and taste a wide variety of internationally renowned brews and spirits by several local San Diego craft breweries and distilleries in the Wine & Beer Garden. Located in the center of the festival, it boasts more than 13,000 square feet with ample seating, shade, and room to dance! This year’s Wine & Beer Garden is a ticketed event and runs from Noon-6 p.m. with last pour at 5:30 p.m.The Geppetto’s Family Art Center is a FREE family area that features fun, hands-on crafts and interactive art, as well as science experiments, 3-D printing, and an opportunity to contribute to a public space art project.All profits raised benefit underfunded programs such as art, music, science, physical education, technology, and on-site medical care at La Jolla’s five 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.LINEUP:Saturday, October 8th12:00pm - 12:45 pm: Mark Langford12:45pm - 1:00 pm: SD Opera1:00pm - 1:45 pm: Jerry ‘Hot Rod’ DeMink Band1:45pm – 2:00 pm: Maison Louis Jadot2:00pm - 2:45 pm: Jimmy Buffett Tribute Band2:45pm – 3:00 pm: The Rosin Box Project3:00pm - 3:45 pm: Top Stock4:00pm - 6:00 pm: ParadygmSunday, October 9th12:00pm - 12:45 pm: Ride Share12:45pm - 1:00 pm: SD Opera1:00pm - 1:45 pm: Maria Christina1:45pm – 2:00 pm: Maison Louis Jadot2:00pm - 2:45 pm: Skyler Lutes2:45pm – 3:00 pm: The Rosin Box Project3:00pm - 3:45 pm: The Wildside Band4:00pm - 6:00 pm: Full Strength Funk BandFor more information on this free, family friendly art festival visit https://www.ljawf.com/La Jolla Art & Wine Festival on Facebook / Instagram