Not really sure. Someone at ibfo booth will be happy to provide historical information. I knew about in the late 70's my first visit was in the late 80's
In 1965 several artists broke away from the Festival of the Arts pageant and started their own Laguna Beach Festival across the street. 2 years later in 1968 they started putting sawdust on the ground to keep the dust down for the local merchants and visitors the starting the Laguna Beach Sawdust Festival
Began in 1966.
Many many years ago. They have all the details on site.
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