Bird Rock Stocks up on fun at music festival

Craig Bender, owner of Bird Rock Animal Hospital and a Bird Rock Community Council board member; Crystal White, a BirdStock presenting sponsor; event co-chairwomen and co-founders Merisa Titlow, Arianna Opsvig and Kelsey Martin; and Bird Rock Community Council President Joe Terry attend the BirdStock Music Festival on Oct. 19. (Vincent Andrunas)

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By La Jolla Light

UPDATED: October 22, 2024 at 5:01 PM PDT

The annual BirdStock Music Festival was back in Bird Rock on Oct. 19 and for the first time closed part of La Jolla Boulevard for the day.

The free event assembled musicians, merchants and activities on the boulevard between Midway Street and Camino de la Costa.

Attractions included pickleball, an additional stage, mini golf, face painting, balloon animals and bounce houses, as well as the Kid Zone’s “Kid Nook,” featuring live readings from authors of children’s books.

Proceeds from BirdStock benefit Bird Rock Elementary School and future BirdStock festivals. ♦

Originally Published: October 22, 2024 at 5:00 PM PDT