35th Annual Topanga Days set for Memorial Day Weekend

The 35th Annual Topanga Days Country Fair proudly announces their initial artist lineup for the three day event to 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, all handmade in the U.S. and selected in competition by a jury panel.

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.

As Topanga Days 2008 celebrates its 35th anniversary, the festival promises to be better than ever. Confirmed musical acts performing on the two stages include Chevy Metal (Foo Fighters’ Taylor Hawkins), Jim Lauderdale & The Dream Players (feat. James Burton & Al Perkins), Jonathan Rice, Brian Wright & The Waco Tragedies, Shurman, Gary Louris The Living Sisters (feat. Inara George, Eleni Mandell and Becky Stark), Tim Easton and many others. A complete list of confirmed artists follows, with many others to be added in the coming weeks.

Other featured mainstays of the festival 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!

Topanga Days 2008 current list of confirmed artists is as follows:

Outdoor Stage

Amelia Spicer
Annmarie Solo
Chevy Metal (Foo Fighters’ Taylor Hawkins)
Chris Laterzo & Buffalo Robe
Eliza Jane & The Barnyard Gypsies
Everest
Gary Louris (The Jayhawks)
Jim Lauderdale & The Dream Players (feat. James Burton & Al Perkins)
Johnathan Rice
Jonathan Wilson
Killing Cassanova
Old Bull
Shurman
Spindrift
Studebaker
The Inclined
The Living Sisters (Feat. Inara George, Eleni Mandell and Becky Stark)Tim Easton
Tom Freund
Venice

Indoor Stage:

29 Mules
Aint Dead Yet
Alan Boivin
City Fritter
Dawn Divina
Downward Facing Dog
Humdinger
Jamie Sol Black
Los Duggans
Making Love to Life
Merle Jagger
Phil Cody
Psychedelic Cowboys
Sandara Bacal
The Roger Len Smith Band
Tim O'Gara
Train Wreck
Welldiggers Banquet

And Bellydancing

Come visit the regal countryside in your own backyard and enjoy the spectacular view and vibe that is Topanga Days. Fun for the entire family!

Memorial Day Weekend May 24 – 26, 2008
Adults $18.00 Kids 6-12 (5 and under free) & Seniors $10.00
Doors open at 10:00am - 1440 N. Topanga Canyon Boulevard, Topanga, CA 90290

For more information please visit http://www.myspace.com/topangadays