By Chris MacDonald
If you’re looking for a fun way to celebrate Mother’s Day, the Sunset Beach Art Festival has some exciting, new features and things to do. Going in a new direction this year due to construction along the greenbelt, the event will be offering free shuttles to & from Peter’s Landing to access the festival that will be taking place from 12th to 19th Street.
Among the exciting attractions is a delicious mix of new cuisine flavors, plus a Kids Zone with Petting Zoo and crafts stations for making Mother’s Day cards. Guests can also enjoy shopping at 150 artisan vendor booths offering unique, hand-crafted art, jewelry, photography, and more!
According to Janet Parks, a festival co-chair: “This creates a vibrant walkable experience along the Coast where guests can shop, play and stay all day if they like.”
“At the Kids Zone budding artists can create their own works on canvas by designing Mother’s Day cards with markers and chalk. We also added a Petting Zoo, and the Iconic Wave is making an apperance at the show for your family photos,” Parks said.
Josey Dentzer, chair of the student arts contest wants everyone to see the festival gallery on 12th Street featuring Huntington Beach middle and high school students’ artwork. “In 2025 a ceramics class raised $1200 in sales to benefit high school art programs!”
Huntington Beach Mayor Casey McKeon applauds Las Damas for organizing the event and said: “It’s a 58-year tradition that is free and fun for the entire family! I hope everyone comes and enjoys the Sunset Beach Art Festival.”
Held Saturday May 9th from 9am to 6pm and Sunday May 10th from 9am to 5pm, the event takes place on Pacific Avenue between 12th & 19th Streets. Admission is free. Learn more on the free shuttle and event details at: http://www.sunsetbeachartfesitval.net . Questions call: (909) 373-5924.