Fiesta La Ballona

This annual festival is held at the end of the summer and generally lasts from Friday through Sunday. The festival features a beer & wine garden, carnival rides, petting zoo, food trucks, a farmers' market, 100 booths selling artisan wares, and live music.

Address: 4117 Overland Ave
Getting there: Veteran's Park
Price: Free admission, rides are generally $1 each
Website: fiestalaballona.org (opens in a new tab)

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