Designed for those who relish treasures from the seashore, the two-day Santa Barbara Sea Glass and Ocean Arts Festival will be held Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 9-10.

For the first time, this year’s venue is the Santa Barbara Elks Lodge #613, 150 N. Kellogg Ave. Festival hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday.

The festival will include collections, hand-crafted jewelry and visual art, and speakers talking about sea glass hunting, identification and craftsmanship.

“Famous for its beaches and unrivaled beauty, Santa Barbara is the perfect site for our artisan-driven sea glass festival,” said festival organizer Louise Sciutto. “All of our participants, followers and attendees share a passion for the sea’s treasures and making incredible art that connects nature and creativity.”

The not-for-profit festival annually benefits a Santa Barbara-area organization whose mission relates to the ocean or the arts. Interested beneficiaries should fill out an application to be considered for the 2023 festival.

Fesitval highlights include:
● Treasure Contest — Bring your best piece of seaglass for a judged competition
● Skills Workshops —Wire wrapping and Sea Glass Bracelets hands-on workshops
● Knowledge Sharing — Expert speakers will share their knowledge and help identify
treasured finds
● Shop Unique Wares — The handcrafted marketplace offers treasures available from ocean artisans
● New Merchandise — Features t-shirts, totes, the World Sea Glass Calendar, and unique pieces discovered all over the globe

Admission is $7 for adults and free for those under age 12. Two-day passes are $12. Parking is free.

For complete details or for presale tickets, visit
https://www.santabarbaraseaglassandoceanartsfestival.com/.