FYF Presents: Something in the Water — Los Angeles 2026
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Location for the LA edition is to be confirmed — Downtown LA, Exposition Park, and the LA State Historic Park have all hosted large-scale festivals in recent years and represent the most likely candidates. Festival footprint typically includes multiple stages, art activations, food programming from local and national vendors, and curated brand partnerships that reflect the festival's fashion and culture adjacency. Lineup announcements typically come in waves through the spring. Check somethinginthewaterfest.com for confirmed venue, lineup, and ticket information as the September event date approaches. This is a festival for people who want curation, not just volume.
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