WestEdge Design Fair Returns to Santa Monica’s Barker Hangar November 14-16

 The West Coast’s Premier Platform for Design + Furnishings returns with over 150 top brand and artist exhibitors, programming and special events for ninth edition

Santa Monica, CA – October 10, 2024 – WestEdge Design Fair, the West Coast’s premier contemporary design fair, returns to Santa Monica’s Barker Hangar November 14-16, 2024. Celebrating its ninth year, guests will have the opportunity to experience the latest in design and furnishings with a highly curated selection of domestic and international manufacturers as well as independent designers and makers. 

The WestEdge Design Fair will welcome thousands of design professionals and enthusiasts to source from the industry’s leading established and up-and-coming brands. Offering furniture, lighting, art, kitchen, bath and more, WestEdge Design Fair will bring together over 150 brands from across the globe for an immersive experience set in Santa Monica’s indoor/outdoor Barker Hangar venue. Attendees have the opportunity to engage with 50+ presenting speakers, a dozen high-style hospitality and savoir-faire demonstrations as a part of the new Connoisseurs’ Club, and various meet-and-greets with notable design influencers over the course of the three-day event. 

Los Angeles continues to gain prominence as a hub for creativity and innovative design. WestEdge spotlights that spirit and more, offering a venue for brands from near and far to engage with both the design industry’s leading decision makers as well as discerning consumers. says WestEdge co-founder, Megan Reilly.

To commemorate the return, a venue-wide Opening Night Party kicks off the fair on Thursday, November 14 from 6:00-10:00 p.m. Ticket proceeds and a silent auction will benefit Hollywood Food Coalition (HoFoCo), whose mission is to nourish the community by rescuing and distributing food, preparing nightly meals, and uniting efforts to achieve food equity. HoFoCo’s vision is a city where everyone has food, community, and support. Guests will have the opportunity to mingle ahead of the weekend crowds with elevated food and cocktails, entertainment and early-access to shop hundreds of design products. Opening Night sponsors include Marvin, ThePackengers and Priority Bicycles.

One of the highlights of this year’s charity fundraising is an auction of bicycles. Creative visionaries have been invited to transform bikes into statement pieces that reflect their unique style. Whether with bold colors and sleek lines, or innovative materials and avant-garde concepts, designers will turn the original bike canvases, provided by Priority Bicycles, into masterpieces that the public can bid on, with 100% of proceeds going to HoFoCo.

Other notable highlights for this year’s event include: 

Silent Auction: Guests will have the opportunity to bid on more than just bikes, with luxury travel packages + unique art rounding out the offerings, to support Hollywood Food Coalition

Connoisseurs’ Club: This high-style hospitality lounge and demonstration  kitchen curated by award-winning interior designer Kerrie Kelly hosts design & lifestyle programming, including cooking demos, wine tastings and more.

Edible L.A. Holiday Pop-up: Edible L.A. magazine curates a pop-up shop centered around culinary and craft with artisan gifts for sale

Made:Modern: a curated section of the fair showcasing independent designers, makers and artists with one-of-a-kind furniture, lighting and accessories

WestEdge Xteriors: True-to-life design vignettes for outdoor living featuring outdoor kitchen + grilling activations

WestEdge Talks co-produced by Convo By Design: A series of panel talks on the main stage offers insight and education on a variety of topics

Women Create Pavilion: An exhibition with Where Women Create magazine featuring  items for sale from women makers and artists

The IIDA/WestEdge Design Fair Booth & Product Awards: The International Interior Design Association (IIDA) presents two design competitions. Product Awards and Booth Awards with winners announced at an Awards Presentation on Opening Night

WestEdge Design Fair Opening Night Party on November 14th
to Benefit Hollywood Food Coalition

Santa Monica, CA – October 10, 2024 – WestEdge Design Fair, the West Coast’s premier contemporary design fair, returns to Santa Monica’s Barker Hangar November 14-16, 2024. Celebrating its ninth year, guests will have the opportunity to experience the latest in design and furnishings from 150 exhibitors, with a highly curated selection of domestic and international manufacturers as well as independent designers and makers. 

The design celebration commences with a venue-wide Opening Night Party on Thursday, November 14 from 6:00-10:00 p.m. Ticket proceeds and a silent auction will benefit Hollywood Food Coalition (HoFoCo) whose mission is to nourish the community by rescuing and distributing food, preparing nightly meals, and uniting efforts to achieve food equity.

Guests will have the opportunity to mingle ahead of the weekend crowds with elevated food and cocktails, entertainment, while shopping from hundreds of design products. A highlight of the night will be a silent auction, where guests will have the opportunity to bid on custom bicycles that have been transformed by design visionaries, as well as luxury travel packages and unique art. All silent auction winning bids will benefit Hollywood Food Coalition. Opening Night sponsors include Marvin, ThePackengers and Priority Bicycles.

A centerpiece of the evening is a one-of-a-kind bike auction presented in partnership with Priority Bicycles. Creative visionaries have been invited to transform bikes into statement pieces that reflect their unique style. Whether with bold colors and sleek lines, or innovative materials and avant-garde concepts, fifteen top designers and artists will turn the original bike canvases into masterpieces that the public can bid on, with 100% of proceeds going to HoFoCo. The visionaries participating to create this year’s bikes for auction are: Jeanne Chung, Cozy Stylish Chic; Lynda Murray, Lynda Murray Interior Design; Christopher Grant Ward; Mandy Palasik, Mandy Palasik Studio; Rebecca Hanson; Ruben Rojas, Beautify Earth; Katrien Van Der Schueren; Holland Denvir, LA Design Weekend; McCaffrey Design Group; Kelly Edwards; Joey Shimoda, Shimoda Design Group; Tracy Metro; Michael Berman, Michael Berman Limited; Barclay Butera; and Eric Trine

“We are thrilled to partner with WestEdge Design Fair for the second year in a row. The proceeds from this incredible event will directly support our mission to provide nourishing meals and essential services to those in need. We are especially excited about the bike auction, where visionary designers have lent their artistry to create extraordinary pieces, all in the spirit of giving back to the community.” Arnali Ray, Executive Director, Hollywood Food Coalition.

Continuing through Friday and Saturday, WestEdge Design Fair will welcome thousands of design professionals and enthusiasts to source from the industry’s leading established and up-and-coming brands. Showcasing furniture, lighting, art, kitchen, bath and more, WestEdge Design Fair brings together leading furnishings companies from across the globe for an immersive experience set in Santa Monica’s indoor/outdoor Barker Hangar venue. Throughout the three-day event, guests have the opportunity to engage with 50+ presenting speakers, a dozen high-style hospitality and savoir-faire demonstrations as a part of the new Connoisseurs’ Club, and various meet-and-greets with notable design influencers.

WestEdge Design Fair is open to the trade and public on Friday, November 15, from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Saturday, November 16, from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Admission to the daytime event hours is complimentary for design trade professionals who pre-register by November 8. Tickets for non-trade professionals start at $25.

Opening Night Party tickets are $120, and include early access, hospitality, complimentary parking and return access Friday-Saturday.

To learn more and to register to attend, visit www.westedgedesignfair.com.

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WestEdge 2024 sponsors include: Astek, Buster + Punch, Fabuwood, JennAir, Marvin, Pacific Sales Kitchen and Home, Priority Bicycles, Snyder Diamond, Southwest Greens, TimberTech, and ThePackengers.

Media partners include: aspire design and home, California Home + Design, California Homes, Convo By Design, Edible LA, Gray Magazine, Iconic Life Magazine, Interiors Magazine, KCRW, Los Angeles Magazine, LUXE Interiors + Design, Luxury Pools, Office Insight, Ocean Home, Orange Coast Magazine, Pasadena Magazine, The Architect’s Newspaper, The Retail Observer, Venu, What Women Create and Where Women Create.

About WestEdge Design
WestEdge is a three-day event that offers the best in modern design, all in an environment designed to engage, entertain and inspire. The fair offers the opportunity to shop from premium design brands – many new to the West Coast and meet the designers behind thousands of inspiring products. In addition, attendees gain insight from leading names in the design industry with a full series of educational programs and are invited to enjoy culinary demonstrations, special events and more. For more information visit, www.westedgedesignfair.com.

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