Random Happenings: Deitrick Haddon and DW3 to Headline Carson Family Festival and POLA, Historical Society Workers Exhibit Opens for Labor Day

Gospel Artist Deitrick Haddon and DW3 Headline Carson Family Festival at Stevenson Park Aug. 24

CARSON —  The Carson Family Festival, popularly known as Fam Fest, returns Aug. 24 at Stevenson Park. This annual event is open to the public of all ages, promising a day filled with fun, music and community spirit.

The entertainment lineup includes prominent gospel artist Deitrick Haddon, known for his hit albums such as Lost and Found and Church on the Moon. Haddon’s innovative and contemporary approach to gospel music has earned him multiple Stellar Awards, GMA Dove Awards and a BET Award. He will be joined by the Grammy-nominated band DW3, renowned for their fusion of various musical genres, and many more talented performers. This year’s event will be emceed by KJLH 102.3 Radio’s Aundrae Russell.

For those seeking an exclusive experience, VIP cabanas are available by reservation only. Each cabana, priced at $850, includes seating and food for 10 people. Reservations must be made by Aug. 19.

Fam Fest, held every third weekend of August, is a long tradition that brings families together, fostering a sense of collective love and meaningful fellowship.

Stevenson Park, a beautiful 13-acre site, will host the festival. Attendees can look forward to a vibrant live concert stage featuring gospel, R&B, and dance performances. The festival will also showcase a variety of local, ethnic and international food and retail vendors, along with an adventure zone designed especially for children.

Time: 12 to 6 p.m., Aug. 24 

Cost:  Free

Details: Stevenson Park, 310-233-4880, Monday to Friday 3 p.m. to 9 p.m

Venue: Stevenson Park, 17400 Lysander Drive, Carson

Port of LB, Historical Society Open Workers Exhibit in Time for Labor Day

History exhibition starts Aug. 27 to highlight how labor shaped the port

A new exhibition to highlight and celebrate the contributions of labor throughout the history of the Port of Long Beach will open Aug. 27, presented by the Historical Society of Long Beach in partnership with the port. 

Debuting the week before Labor Day, The Workers’ Harbor – How Labor Built and Shaped the Port of Long Beach will be on display at the Port of Long Beach administration building in downtown Long Beach. This special exhibition brings together historical photos and artifacts to look at the people who made the ports of the San Pedro Bay possible: longshore workers, skilled tradespeople, mariners, Navy personnel and many more — the laborers who made the Port of Long Beach and keep cargo moving today.

“The San Pedro Bay would not be what it is today without the dedicated work of labor from all specialties,” said Port of Long Beach CEO Mario Cordero. “This exhibition is a look at how the Port of Long Beach was built by labor, and a great way to honor the legacies and history of port workers.

“The story of workers in the harbor demonstrates the tremendous feat of transforming muddy tidelands into a global economic engine and a source of employment for generations of local residents,” said Julie Bartolotto, executive director of the Historical Society of Long Beach. “Partnerships like this one with the Port of Long Beach expand the reach of local history and the work of the Historical Society of Long Beach.”  

Time: 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Aug. 27 through Nov. 15 

Cost: Free

Details: polb.com/workersharbor

Venue: Port of Long Beach Administration Building Lobby, 415 W. Ocean Blvd., Long Beach