Get ready for the ultimate celebration as Fiesta La Ballona returns to Culver City from August 25 to August 27!Join us for a weekend filled with fun, excitement, and community spirit. This iconic event brings together locals and visitors alike to experience the vibrant culture and diversity of Culver City.
Entertainment Schedule
August 25
JAZZ HANDS FOR AUTISM Featuring DJ BIGG PLUSH
4:30pm – 5:30pm August was born in Los Angeles, and continues to call it his home. He is a composer/producer/beatmaker for instrumental Hip-Hop music. As a live event DJ since 2016, August has performed around the Los Angeles area at events for the special needs community, and has performed at the Grammy Museum. He has also had his music played at Dodger Stadium.
DETOUR
25AUG20237:15 PM – 9:45 PM
On the Stage
Detour is a South Bay Los Angeles-based band that plays your classic and modern rock favorites.
Veterans Memorial Park, 4117 Overland Ave., Culver City 90230
Tagged as: Live Music
DJ B DIAMOND
26AUG202310:30 AM – 11:30 AM
On the Stage
Teresa Burnett aka DJ B Diamond ignites the party with electrifying beats and unstoppable energy.
Veterans Memorial Park, 4117 Overland Ave., 90230
Tagged as: Community Performance Group , Live Music
MASANGA MARIMBA
26AUG202312:45 PM – 1:45 PM
On stage
Masanga Marimba plays traditional and popular music from Africa and Latin America. The instruments used in this ensemble consist of seven Zimbabwean marimbas of various sizes along with vocals, drums, percussion, trumpet and trombone.
Veterans Memorial Park, 4117 Overland Ave., Culver City 90230
Tagged as: Educational Workshop, Kids & family, Live Music
BOOTSCOOT BOSSES
26AUG20232:30 PM- 3:30 PM
On dance Floor
Dancer Kristin Clove specializes in Line Dance instruction and Entertainment!
Veterans Memorial Park, 4117 Overland Ave., Culver City 90230
Tagged as: Educational Workshop, Kids & family, Live Music
BRAD JOHNSON & THE KILLIN’ TIME
26AUG20233:00 PM-4:00 PM
On the Stage
Brad Johnson started the band in 1998 on the U.S.S. Tarawa in the Middle East. He was serving in the United States Marine Corps. He and the band were just Killin’ Time until they got to go home. Since then, they’ve had the pleasure of opening for and performing with most of the country music’s biggest stars.
Veterans Memorial Park, 4117 Overland Ave., Culver City 90230
Tagged as: Live Music
LOW COAST
26AUG20234:45 PM – 5:45 PM
On Stage
After two decades of releases with the fan-adored band Gameface, Jeff Caudill returns with a new project, Low Coast, a band that is a departure from the SoCal melodic punk rock world. Alongside bass player Mike Fratantuno, drummer Terence Yoshiaki, lead guitarist Dave Hemann and keyboardist Brian Lapin.
Veterans Memorial Park, 4117 Overland Ave., Culver City 90230
Tagged as: Live Music
SO RAD
26AUG20236:30 PM – 7:30 PM
SO RAD specializes in playing rock and pop songs from the 1990s.
In an exciting mix of fun nostalgia, the band takes you on a trip back to simpler times, long summers, and great music.
From Grunge to Pop-Punk to Boy-Bands, SO RAD does it all!
Veterans Memorial Park, 4117 Overland Ave., Culver City 90230
Tagged as: Live Music
SAVOR
26AUG20238:00 PM – 10:00 PM
On stage
Savor was formed to honor the more than 50-year career of Latin-rock legend Carlos Santana.
Aquacade at Fiesta La Ballona
Aquacade is part of Fiesta La Ballona and allows everyone enjoying Fiesta to take a break from the heat and jump into the pool. Admission is free to all activities and offered on a first come first served basis.
Fiesta La Ballona Carnival Wristbands
Fiesta La Ballona carnival ride wristbands are available for pre-sale beginning Monday, July 24, 2023! Wristbands are good for unlimited rides on either:
Saturday 8/26 from 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM, or
Sunday, 8/27 from 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Please allow yourself enough time to get full use of your unlimited ride wristband. Ride height restrictions do apply. Please remember that some rides do not allow for single riders and some rides do not allow for open-toed shoes.
Purchasing Fiesta La Ballona Wristband
For 2023, Culver City is offering two ways to buy your Fiesta La Ballona Wristbands. You can buy them online to pick up in person at Culver City’s Registration Office or print them at home.
To Pick-Up in Person
The price to pick up your wristband in person is $38.00 and can be pre-ordered through Culver City’s Registration Website. To pick up your wristband please go to Culver City’s Registration Office located at:
Veterans Memorial Building
4117 Overland Ave.
Culver City, CA 90230
Regular business hours are 8:00 AM-7:00 PM Monday-Friday and 10:00 AM-4:00 PM Saturday-Sunday.
To Print from Home
New for 2023, you will be able to print out your wristband voucher at home or download a QR Code to be redeemed at the Carnival. The cost will be $40.00 ($38.00 for the wristband plus a $2.00 surcharge). For this option, buy your wristbands directly from G & S Shows. Go directly to the Fiesta La Ballona ticket booth with your voucher and/or QR code to pick-up your wristband.
Veterans Memorial Park, 4117 Overland Ave., Culver City 90230
In 1951, Fiesta La Ballona was born of a partnership between the City of Culver City and the Culver City Chamber of Commerce. It was designed as a weeklong celebration of Culver City’s early heritage. There was something for everyone, from young to old, from swimmers to dancers, from descendants to recent arrivals.
Over time, the August weeklong event changed to fit the times. It has been celebrated in May, and became a “Festival of the People”, but no matter what month, or how many days the event is, it remains a time to relax together, and enjoy family, friends, and community.
