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Festival: Fair

Small Gift: Celebrating 50 Years of Sanrio

When

Nov 12, 2010 – Nov 21, 2010

Daily (schedule)

Where

Santa Monica Air Center, Barker Hangar

3021 Airport Ave

310.455.2886

Price

Various prices

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For those of in the US who've always dreamt of a Sanrio-themed theme park, the Japanese toy company has finally heard our plea. Small Gift is a traveling playground, marketplace, and big-top, all in one, celebrating Sanrio's 50-year legacy as the connoisseur of kawaii. The purveyor of pop culture has been home to such characters as Hello Kitty, Chococat, Badtz-maru, My Melody, and dozens of others. Now, the childhood (and adulthood) icons are coming to life at a full-scale, carnival-style extravaganza at Barker Hanger. The only negative is that the pop-up fun-fair isn't sticking around.

Tanja M. Laden, Flavorpill

Sanrio says…

Inspired by the brand's "small gift, big smile" philosophy, Small Gift Los Angeles will have a nostalgic fair/midway theme and offer fans of all ages a chance to immerse themselves in the whimsical world of Sanrio. Interactive games and rides, art exhibit and installations, product retrospective, pop-up shop, food trucks, dress-up photo booths, character appearances, workshops and special theme days combine to make this event a one-of-a kind experience. Entry to the venue is free of charge and tickets for games and activities will be available for purchase.