The Abbot Kinney Festival needs volunteers this weekend to set up and tear down the event and various areas such as KidsQuad and The Food Rendezvous, assist staff with addressing the needs of exhibitors and merchants, distribute festival merchandise, answer questions and direct attendees at the AKF Info Booths and other areas, and check in volunteers, performers, and exhibitors.
For the Abbot Kinney Festival schedule of events, click here.
Four shifts are available. Volunteers may donate their time for more than one shift:
• 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM
• 12:30 PM to 4:00 PM
• 9:30 AM to 1:00 PM
• 3:30 PM to 7:00 PM
EVERY VOLUNTEER WILL RECEIVE AN OFFICIAL FESTIVAL TEE SHIRT, FOOD TICKET, and GIFT BAG!
Click here to to register and sign up for your volunteer area and preferred shift.
Orientation will be held on the morning of Saturday, September 25, 2010 (location and time to be forwarded after registration).
Kristen Bradford (310) 993-4361 – volunteer@abbotkinney.org Darice Goodwin (310) 568-9520
Now in its 26th year, the free festival features local artisans, live music, and family entertainment. This year’s event promises up to 400 arts & craft exhibitors, three live music stages, KidsQuad, Whole Foods Market Green Scene, two bike valet stations, three food courts, and two beer gardens featuring Fat Tire and Hoegaarden. All complement the eclectic mix of over 100 boutiques, coffee houses, restaurants, salons, art galleries, and nightclubs located along the famed Abbot Kinney Blvd.
Proceeds from the Abbot Kinney Festival benefit Venice youth organizations and community beautification projects.
