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A Family Affair Festival

Date
August 17
Time
2:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Cost
Free – $10
Council District
City Council District 3
Event Series Dates
August 15 through August 17, 2024
The image is a colorful poster for the GR818ERS Anniversary Festival happening from August 15 to 17, 2024, in Canoga Park, CA. The festival features live performances, open styles dance battles, live art, vendors, car shows, and more. It includes a variety of events and activities for a family-friendly experience.

AWOKE Foundation/The GR818ERS 14th annual A Family Affair Festival!

AWOKE Foundation is hosting a free festival open to the public for our summer arts and athletics programs culmination. Our event will have performances, open styles dance battle, live art, vendors, live music, and a car show.

The A Family Affair Festival (AFAFF) is a three day event: Thursday, August 15, Friday, August 16, and Friday, August 17!

 

EVENT SCHEDULE:

8/15 – STREAM-A-THON LIVESTREAM on our #YouTube channel| 2pm-7pm| FREE

Past & present of our organization + more.

8/16 – The Jam LIVE IN-PERSON at TAXCO THEATRE | 5pm-9pm | $10 Donation
Solo Prelims – Top 16 of the themed open styles dance battle.

8/17 – Grand Finale LIVE IN-PERSON at LANARK PARK – Canoga, Ca | 2pm-9pm | FREE 
Performances, Car show, Vendors, Food, Family activities + Top 8 – Finals of the Open Styles battle & much more.

 

Location

Lanark Park
21816 Lanark Street
Canoga Park, CA 91304 United States + Google Map
Website:
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Organizer

AWOKE Foundation
Phone
818-456-4955
Email
admin@awokefoundation.org
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