TOPANGA DAYS
(printable press release .pdf)

May 24 – 26, 2008
Celebrating the 35^th Anniversary of
Southern California’s Environmentally-Friendly
Music and Arts Festival Nestled in the Green

Hollywood, CA – February 2008 – The 35th Annual Topanga Days Country Fair will be held Memorial Day Weekend – May 24 – 26, 2008.  Celebrated for its family friendly atmosphere with an eye on preserving the Earth for generations to enjoy, the country fair organically blends cutting edge musical acts, eclectic side stage attractions and booths peddling great food and award-winning contemporary crafts. 

Situated in an idyllic canyon within the beautiful Santa Monica Mountains, just 6 miles north of Pacific Coast Highway and 6 miles south of Ventura Blvd., Topanga Days is a short journey and welcome respite from the daily grind of life in a sprawling metropolis. The festival has an ethereal way of transporting even the most blackberry/ pinkberry-addicted urbanite to another time and place with great music in a feel-good community environment. 

Last year’s festival set the benchmark, with rousing performances by John Doe, Veruca Salt, Chevy Metal (Foo Fighters’ Taylor Hawkins) and Dead Rock West and an increase in attendance of more than 20 percent, the canyon truly was alive with the sound of music. 

As Topanga Days 2008 celebrates its 35^th anniversary, the festival promises to be better than ever.  In addition to two stages of more than 50 artists, bands and performers, festival highlights include the legendary annual Memorial Day Parade, holistic therapists, environmentally-friendly products from local artists and producers, and the staples of any great fair – distinctive food and cold beer. In the next few weeks, be on the look out for the complete lineup of musical acts performing.  Mark your calendars for Memorial Day weekend – Why would you want to be anywhere else?

 www.topangadays.com

Topanga Community House

1440 North Topanga Canyon Boulevard

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People love Topanga Days... 

“...some of LA’s best live music – ‘tis the spirit of Topanga Days, a local three-day fest that celebrates the diverse spirit of Topanga Canyon...traveling unabashedly back to the days of bohemian culture...” 

“Live music, tie-dyed shirts, and a groovy spread continue to lure bohemians of all stripes.” 

“The big draw is the music...get up, stand up and love the one you’re with.”

“Boasting around 50 performances scheduled on indoor and outdoor stages, the fair’s big draw is still the live music.” 

“...the main draw is the music: Expect lots of fiddles, though the lineup is said to be ‘diverse.’ From sunup to sundown, the three stages will be full of singin’ and stompin’ artists like John Doe, Chevy Metal and many other strummin’ sensations.” 

“This year’s lineup promises to kick things up a notch...” 

“In addition to the renowned annual Memorial Day Parade, the entire weekend is full of performing artists on two stages, belly dancing, handmade contemporary American crafts, great food and cold beer.” 

“...celebrate the cultural diversity of the Topanga community.” 

“Live music, tie-dyed shirts, and a groovy spread continue to lure bohemians of all stripes.”

“With dozens of contemporary arts-and-crafts booths, a “healing arts” center, a food court that offers both old-fashioned lemonade and Thai food, plus a parade and a 10-kilometer run, there will be a lot going on at the Topanga Days Country Fair. However, boasting around 50 performances scheduled on indoor and outdoor stages, the fair’s big draw is still the live music.”

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