Free Admission To 31st Annual Encino Family Festival

The fall season’s don’t-miss-event is coming Sunday, October 7th with the 31st annual Encino Family Festival. There’s brand new excitement as the festival debuts new live music mini-concerts and dance performances, kids’ games, arts and crafts as well as a patio beverage garden sponsored by popular restaurant The Stand. Admission to the festival is free.

Hosted by the Encino Chamber of Commerce, the annual celebration draws thousands of festivalgoers from all over the city.

Some of Los Angeles’ top-rated food trucks and foodie favorites will be on hand including Sugo, The Middle Feast, Thai-Mex Cocina, Italian Brain Freeze, Churro Stix, and The Tropic Truck. The wine and beer garden will be on The Stand’s patio.

“Along with food trucks serving diverse and delicious menus, the boulevard will be filled with wonderful artisans featuring jewelry, ceramics, art, clothing, home decor and woodworking. It’ll be great shopping,” said Encino Chamber of Commerce executive director Diana Duenas. “There will also be many local businesses, nonprofits and local school booths with useful information and handouts.”

The festival, previously known as Taste of Encino, takes over Ventura Boulevard, between Balboa Boulevard and Amestoy Street from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

A Kids Fun Zone will offer all types of childrens’ games and activities.

For more information about the festival, visit EncinoFamilyFestival.com or call 818-789-4711. Follow the festival on Twitter at #EncinoFamilyFestival or download the mobile app at Encino Chamber.