I have been participating in the Montrose Arts and Crafts Festival as a designer of jewelry. While…read morethe advertising and promotion is pretty good, there are too many jewelry people, someone walked by my booth and said" jewelry again"! That made me feel badly since I take time to hand design and make all my pieces, I sign up early and pay to be among the early vendors. This year, there were lots of people but they were not buying jewelry. The security is very good with the security guard at night. Unloading and loading are fairly organized as well. from a vendor perspective I've done better in prior years, from a shopper perspective, the fair is fun and the variety is fairly good.

It was so nice to attend the two street length Art Festival in Montrose; it was a beautiful day,…read morewith the warm sun beaming down on this wonderful event. I enjoyed seeing all the woodworking sculptures and unique paintings and photographic works. My wife liked the jewelry and custom clothing. We both wanted to get the Apple Cobbler, but it ran out within two hours of the festival opening. I'm hoping they will have more today, so that we can enjoy some of the food available!

Downtown Burbank Arts Festival is hosted by Jackalope Art Fair and it happens two times a year -…read morethe Summer Arts Festival and the Winter Arts Festival. Recently our party visited the The Winter Arts Festival from December 13 - 14, 2025. [Admission]: Free event located in the heart of Downtown Burbank. [Parking]: Free parking, but very difficult to find an available spot without any prior research (no luck at the 133 E Orange Grove Ave Garage - it is the same lot sharing with the AMC Burbank 16), but our party found a secret public parking lot with plenty of available spots at 348 E Palm Ave Parking (the same lot shares with Burbank Police Department). [What to expect]: There were over 170+ handmade artisan booths on San Fernando Boulevard from Magnolia Blvd to Angeleno Ave. S-tier art vendors from indie goods, jewelry design, paper goods, art, photography, food, etc. Several vendors were offering free food samples. I spotted at least 3 musicians playing both holiday and pop songs. The festival was a lot bigger than I thought and it took our party about 30+ minutes to see most of vendors. There were a Christmas tree with a tunnel & a booth making ornaments for free. Visitors can also take pictures with Santa from 12 PM to 4 PM. [Conclusion]: I like this arts festival a lot because (1) many vendors were selling super cute items and not just limiting to traditional arts and canvases, (2) free parking, (3) live music, and (4) free food samples. Overall it was an absolutely pleasant surprise and I would consider coming back to this festival again.

We often underestimate the creativity and ingenuity of our local American artists and geniuses but…read moreoften, they do thrive in our valleys, cities, towns and small villages. They don't scale up their creations for the general public or manufacturing large quantities for international consumption but do sell them locally and are happy to always do so. Many social media comments have denigrated America's ability not to make its dish soaps, kitchen tools and spoons etc.. but if challenged to do so, WE HAVE THE KNOWLEDGE and artisans who can do all these. We drove to Downtown Burbank Winter Arts Festival and I counted 200 tents of artisans with varying items and beautiful items being showcased. Parking is everywhere but the mall parking was the best choice. Prices are very reasonable and the event was being curated by Jackalope (Indie Artisan Fair). There was plenty of volunteers, law enforcement to keep the peace and thousands of people. Food was everywhere and I probably walked more than 10,000 steps for the day.

My mom and I took my kids to see the Christmas markets in France this past December. It was a…read morebucket list trip for my mom, and while my boys had a great time, the travel was complicated and arduous, mostly because of my wild three-year-old Wade B. A couple weeks later, my husband and I took the boys to the Enchanted Forest of Light at Descanso Gardens. They had an absolute blast, and my five-year-old Leo B. declared, with utmost sincerity, "I think this is the nicest place I've ever been." Matt B. and I had been once before, almost a decade ago, with our friends Caroline Y. and Scott S., when we were all young and childless. We came back together, this time with five kids, and as much as I enjoyed it back in the day, I found it even more compelling this second time around. The magic was amplified ten times by the presence of my sons, who absolutely loved all the beautiful, colorful lights. I did buy them shitty Christmas light necklaces, one of which broke almost immediately, causing considerable strife. The alternative, of course, was to deny Wade his request before even entering the garden, where he would badger me every time he saw another child with the necklace. I was not surprised to see that most of the children seemed to have them, every parent having made the same calculation on their way in. Smart and evil of Descanso Gardens to put that vendor right by the entrance. I'm guessing Enchanted is their big revenue generator for the year, and this is a McKinseyish way to maximize. The kids oohed and aahed at every exhibit, marveling at all the colors and lights. We oohed and aahed right with them, and had the additional pleasure of watching them play and interact with the elaborate, immersive displays. They loved the tulip fields, the model trains, the stained glass houses, the trees and music and light. There was also a large platform that served as a dance floor for small children, who partied to the ambient music. Wade was especially taken with this stage, and the one part of the night that did not go well was when I yanked him away so we could see the rest of the installations. It was cold and the kids were up way past their bedtimes, but we all had a blast at the Enchanted Forest. When pressed, Leo admitted that Paris was in fact as nice as Descanso Gardens, but the point was made. Come Christmas, we can take the boys to France or we can just drive to La Cañada and buy a few tickets that support a wonderful botanical garden. We might even manage the latter every year.

My family and I visited Thanksgiving weekend and had a blast wandering around all the light…read moredisplays in the garden! This isn't necessarily a holiday-themed "Christmas" light experience, but it put us all in the holiday mood nonetheless. The themed light displays are well curated, the event is organized, staff are friendly, and the free parking is orderly and well managed. There are ten different themed exhibits found on the mile-long path. By far our favorite was the Ancient Forest, but the Garden of Good Fortune and the Fantasy Forest were close seconds! They do a wonderful job of using the light displays to really compliment and highlight the giant oak trees and other featured plants - as well as excellent music choices to really immerse you in a serene fantasy forest type experience. Some of the exhibits are interactive, like the Symphony of Oaks where you can step on the lights to make them change colors and sing - so fun! They also had a large village of tiny stained glass houses and other buildings you could actually enter and walk through - really beautiful. Another display I loved was the giant light built to resemble the moon - it was placed directly over one of the ponds and the reflection was magnificent! And everyone loves the massive, sprawling field of tulip lights which has a rotating show that will occasionally send waves of lights towards you. We spent a good hour and a half meandering around the path, which is well maintained and mostly flat with plenty of maps to find your way around the exhibits. The staff did a great job of respecting ticket entry times and the exhibits are so well laid out that we hardly noticed the crowds. Very well done! They don't sell tickets at the door so be sure to purchase online in advance. Booking our timed entry tickets was very easy via their website. They also take advanced reservations for their on-site Farmhouse restaurant and for valet parking. The restaurant and gift shop area was packed so I'd recommend restaurant reservations. But the parking was ample, even at 6pm on a Saturday and so well staffed and managed that we found a spot easily with zero chaos. This was my first visit to Descanso Gardens and now I'm wishing I had seen it in the daylight so I could compare haha! Tickets are a tad pricey but ee loved their Enchanted Forest of Light and can highly recommend it. Plus you're supporting a local botanical garden! I'll definitely be back to see all the splendor of the garden in the daytime.

Neat to participate in. Cuban, Indian, American all kinds of food! We actually parked at the…read moreAmericana garage and had to walk several blocks to pick up the tickets. I wasn't expecting that. So we had to back track to make sure we did not miss any spots. Other than that it was a fun night out experiencing what Glendale has to offer

Annual event since 2001, apparently (not 100% sure). It was my first time, and I enjoyed it with my…read morefamily. Highlights: extensive food venues to sample, healthy servings, live music, friendly atmosphere, and somewhat family friendly (started early enough for my little ones to enjoy it) Cons: slow ticket lines when buying day of, some restaurants ran out of food an hour before the event ended Overall, this is a must! Go and be merry! *FYI- the alcohol wasn't that yummy, but I can't complain because it was only an additional $10

Cool little event where they close off a good portion of Brand Blvd and bring in numerous cars from…read moredifferent eras for the community to come look at. Good for young and old alike, just wake around and admire the cars and the care given you them.

I have never been to the Glendale Cruise Night, and I was definitely missing out. There were five…read morein our group, and everyone had a blast. We were able to see some amazing cars, and lots of vendors talking about their companies. We also heard some great music. I would definitely return next year if I'm able. Great free event for the whole family! Happy that we made it to the 30th annual. Punish 7/23/25

This past weekend was the 9th Annual Eagle Rock Music Festival, and I can say unequivocally that…read morethis was the most fun I've had in the longest time and all in all, it was SUPER entertaining. But that's not even the punch line. Here it is: IT'S FREE, peoples!!! Now, before I get into more, let me give big ups to the LA denizens. There must have been 100K swarming the fest, in every nook and cranny. Colorado is on a slope, so that when you're at the eastern most portion of it, you can look back down, and it was a teeming swarm of humanity. It looked like a mini Woodstock west!!! Okay, with that outta da way... FACTS, HIGHLIGHTS, ETC: 1. It's advertised at 40 bands 2. It covered at least 5 or 6 blocks long 3. There must have been at least 10 stages/music venues. It was unbelieveable... 4. Some of the acts JP saw: a. Dengue Fever b. Black Shakespeare c. The Mama Suki d. Hecuba e. The Sirens f. The Curs g. "Special Guests" I thought the punk stage was the most entertaining and clearly was my link back to the halcyon LA daze of the 80's. The Sirens - an all gal band - was kicking it pretty good, and the Curs were the most musically inclined,had the best sense of humor and displayed the most intelligence of the night. Surprisingly (pleasantly so) they were young kids blending punk and rockabilly in a power trio with an upright bass, quasi surf dos and matching blue leotards. But the most fun was watching the mosh pit - the look of glee ... TONS of genres are represented: world music, hip-hop, hybrid/fusion, rock, punk, performance art, folk... INSTANTLY, ONE OF JP'S TOP 3 BEST ENTERTAINMENT VALUES In short, MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR NEXT YEAR!!!

(Attended 10/05/13 SA @ 4:00pm): Rock the arts and allow the creativity to soar!…read more I decided to be a volunteer at the 15th Annual Eagle Rock Music Festival instead as an attendee in order to experience this event from a different perspective. Even as a volunteer, I still ponied-up the suggested donation fee online ($10.00). I've always had a really good time at this wonderful local music and food event. But this year, the theme was more about "quality than quantity". The amount of stages was nearly cut in half (down to six this year) with one central main stage on Eagle Rock's main drag of Colorado Blvd., and the other five stages on the property of local businesses. http://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=Gf_xctSA1jQuXWVPKrfEBw&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw Make sure you planned accordingly with comfortable shoes, sunscreen, and cash. From 4pm-10pm, you had a selection of nearly 40 acts to sample from, along with your requisite food trucks http://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=YjdwKPogBzKYLDJT7g21Vg&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw, vendor and sponsor booths, local businesses, and of course people watching (which could've been considered another act) http://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=pqFy39E_bUNjan-hMifupA&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw. As with most local music festivals, I'm lucky if I've ever heard any of the bands before, but that was usually the draw for me to these events since I'm all about the music! Each stage was its own unique music genre from rock (Center Stage), experimental (LA Filipino American Church), family (Eagle Rock City Hall), sub tropical / global bass (Rantz), Americana/folk (Women's 20th Century Club), blues/jazz/rock & roll (Colombo's), and indie/punk (Bateman Heating And Water). Oddly enough, with the exception of the very first act of the day (Little Red Lung) whom I felt was surprisingly good although I still couldn't think who the female singer sounded like, all the others I caught were okay. My head was bouncing during the Dub Club set http://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=Gdwoe9MzV5juj9IGOtBsmg&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw and, the Joe Johnston Band played good old "geezer rock" http://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=ZVjK67bciBbaqzol1MdJJA&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw. One additional shout out to my Filipino heritage and the killer melon juice I bought ($2.00 cash) at the LA Filipino American Church. Such a bargain and seriously one of the best damn juices I've ever drank. My aunties never made this! http://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=eWEls4X64AETEmOdq3V6Rg&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw Service - It was pretty straightforward to enter as there were two main entrances at both ends of the festival. At the entrance lines, the volunteers kindly asked for a "...suggested $10.00 donation to help support the Center for the Arts...", and if you did you were handed a program and given a hand-stamp as acknowledgment for your donation (regardless of amount). If you purchased a VIP pass online through Ticketfly $20.00, which gave you a quicker line, access to the front of the main stage, and passes to a show at the Center of the Arts, you were golden. Entry and re-entry were simple. Once inside, do as you please and all the vendors and food trucks were ready to serve your needs. For the most-part, pretty seamless. Parking - The best option was to park your vehicle at the Eagle Rock Plaza and took the shuttle that dropped you off at Eagle Rock Blvd. Or, you you rode your bike, there was a bike valet also at the entrance of Eagle Rock Blvd. If you chose to drive...good luck! If you were lucky enough to find non-metered parking along the many nearby residential streets, you scored big-time! I volunteered to work the event so I was there early enough. I didn't see any private parking lots. Atmosphere, décor, ambience - Outdoors along a mutli-block stretch of Colorado Blvd. between Eagle Rock Blvd. and Argus Dr., you were free to roam the streets or along the sidewalks. The police and security presence was everywhere so safety certainly wasn't a concern. The crowd was as eclectic as you'd expect. The sound from each stage was very good, and no TVs or monitors anywhere. Attire - It was an outdoor festival, so I was in a t-shirt, boardshorts, and comfy shoes - lots of walking and standing so no flip-flops this time around. Overall, if you're generally a fan of music, supporter of the arts, and wanted to explore a community, the Eagle Rock Music Festival accomplished these. You honestly couldn't beat a day outdoors in the warm fall California weather as music rumbled through the air and the aroma of tantalizing food - technically all for free! I found total value based on the prices, service, and experience noted above (total experience was around $12.00; no tip required), but again, you could've spent nothing at all. And, my credit card of choice wasn't accepted at all vendor booths and food trucks, my ticket purchase/donation was...AMEX!

Always enjoy visiting Descanso Gardens. This place is a true hidden gem and urban oasis just a…read moreshort drive from LA. From the moment you step in, you're surrounded by incredible beauty and tranquility. The gardens are impeccably maintained with so much variety.. stunning rose gardens, one of the largest camellia collections in the world, and the highlight for us was the Japanese Garden. It felt like stepping into another world. We also enjoyed wandering through the oak woodland and catching the beautiful seasonal blooms. Everything was in full glory! We brought the kids and they had a blast riding the little train (super fun and a great way to see more of the grounds). The staff was friendly, the paths are easy to walk, and there are plenty of benches to sit and soak it all in. It's the perfect spot for a relaxing day date, family outing, or even a peaceful solo walk. Admission is reasonable and totally worth it. We'll definitely be back for the special events and different seasons. Highly recommend!

Overall, the gardens are beautiful, but I left feeling a little disappointed with the overall…read moreexperience. I understand charging an admission fee, but it's hard to justify when many of the flowers and plants didn't appear to be very well maintained. On top of that, several areas and gardens were closed off due to private events, which meant we couldn't fully enjoy everything that was included with admission. I was also surprised that the train ride required an additional fee, especially since the ride itself lasted only about two minutes. Between the entry fee, limited access to parts of the property, and extra charges for attractions inside, the experience didn't quite feel like a good value. I hope this feedback is taken constructively because the gardens have a lot of potential. Better maintenance, ensuring guests have access to the advertised areas, or adjusting pricing when sections are unavailable would make for a much better visitor experience.

The only negative were the prizes for the games. At five bucks a pop you would think they would…read more give out stuffed animals for winning the games, but instead they would just give generic toys you would find at the dollar store. This fair does have rides , which looked pretty fun. The food was your typical fair food, everything we tried was ok. I appreciated the security at the front entrance checking people in. There was a good command presence, and they did a good job walking around making sure everything was on the up and up. There were plenty of tables and chairs to eat and enjoy the live entertainment. The crowd was having fun and the volunteers did a good job keeping everything running smoothly. It's always nice to support the local schools They have silent auction and hourly 50/50 raffles. The parking lot gets full rather quickly, so expect to look for street parking. All in all it was a fun outing

This is one of the few fairs that runs in the city annually as a fundraiser for the church/school…read more While it is a nice community event, the latest iteration does leave quite a bit to be desired. The amount of carnival games I almost non-existent for a fair, as there were only 6 games total for attendees to play. Definitely not enough variety for kids. And winning tickets which they needed to redeem for prizes that looked rather sad and definitely not even worth $1, even for 6+ tickets is just sad. A slightly positive in that most games were priced reasonably for current standards at $3-5 ea play. The lines for the rides were all very lengthy and doubt you could really get your money's worth from the unlimited ride wristband. Otherwise each ride would cost from $6 and up. The food selection was average though with plenty of varied options. While I do like to support the local community when I can, not sure I would attend this again next year with the decrease in carnival type atmosphere and seemingly more of a pocketbook stretcher to get any fun out of this fair.

I haven't been out to the 626 Night Market in a while, but this year I actually got to go on the…read morelast two days of the market. I went Saturday because they had the Dreamstate event going on and it was fire! The music was good and the crowd was hyped. I honestly think it's really cool that they're doing something like this at the night market and they should definitely keep bringing more EDM events here lol. It seemed pretty crowded compared to the last time I came, but they also had a ton of new vendors. Everything felt more spread out, so even with all the people, the lines weren't super crazy. I ended up coming back again on Sunday for the last day. It was crowded too, but nothing unbearable. We waited in line for some squid and a few other things, and I think the longest we waited was around 20 minutes, which honestly isn't too bad for the 626 Night Market. Overall, I really enjoyed coming back this year. Lots of food to try, plenty of new vendors, and adding events like Dreamstate made it even more fun. I definitely plan on coming back the next time they're around!

I've been going to the 626 Night market every year for the last couple of years. Although I feel…read morelike prices have rose pretty significantly in the past couple of years this is an event I'm always excited for. It is peak summer where you are able to be out in a comfortable summer night and browse what feels like any and all food there is. I thought this year was especially great with the DJ and the location. Previous years they always had the DJ tucked away all the way in the back but having them front and center of the event was a great call. Always have that awesome music in the background added a lot to my experience. Some of the standout thing we got was Japadog which is a wagyu hotdog that will make you rethink what a hotdog can be. We got a truffle katsu sandwich there too which is as fabulous as it sounds. Also had salt bread which was especially exciting considering I have been craving them ever since visiting Korea. Lastly, I got a fried Reece's cup which I have been in the hunt for some time since they seem pretty rare, so of course that hit the spot. Overall, this was an awesome 626 night market better than previous years. This is something I'll continue to look forward to every year!

I love flowers so I'm always on the lookout for any flower festivals around town. When I see an…read moreevent posted on Yelp about the cherry blossoms festival at descanso gardens, I can't contain my excitement. After doing my research and reading reviews, I knew beforehand the issues regarding possibility of tickets being sold out early and issues with parking. My friend and I were lucky to be able to purchase tickets online before they sold out. We left home early and made it at descanso even before they open their doors so parking was very easy. If you did your homework, then I don't understand the negative reviews. So it was my first time to attend this festival so I had no idea what to expect. We headed to the Japanese garden where we thought the cherry blossom trees will be. I think we just saw a couple of them and wondered if there's more to see. We decided to join the tour and our guide informed us that the cherry blossom trees are expected to bloom late this year. It was a bummer but I thought this isn't Japan nor Washington, DC so I'm thankful that I was able to see even a few. So we then decided to go ahead and explore the rest of the gardens. We're glad we did because we really had a good time seeing other flowers like tulips, azaleas, day lilies, etc.

Came here in March because my boyfriend surprised me with tickets (aww right?). I was really…read moreexcited to come to this festival because I've never had the chance to. It may not be Japan, but close enough right haha! As a heads up, definitely buy tickets ahead of time. When we arrived, all the tickets were sold out. PARKING: Parking lot is available. Not too sure if you'd have to pay, I would assume so since it's LA. Lots of options on the residential streets and a short walk over. That worked out for us. CHERRY BLOSSOM FESTIVAL: Overall it was an alright experience. Funny to see how everyone kept taking pictures by any PINK flower thinking it was a cherry blossom. Not too many cherry blossom trees out there, so I wouldn't come expecting a grove of them. Also not the most organized festival. Spent most of the time just exploring on our own beyond the cherry blossom trees. It was a nice, relaxing day. Worth seeing at least once, but not over and over.