Upcoming Events
For two decades, Fair Trade LA has been at the forefront of raising awareness and building a movement for fair trade in Los Angeles.
From helping LA become the largest Fair Trade City in North America, to launching educational programs, our FAIR Talks podcast, and the Fair Packages subscription, weâve been championing ethical consumption and empowering communities locally and globally.
Now, with the LA28 Olympics on the horizon, weâre doubling down on advocacy to make sure fair trade is front and center on the world stage.
â Fair Trade LAâs 20th Anniversary
đ The Deco Building on Wilshire
đď¸ Saturday, October 25th, 6PM - 9PM
On October 25th at the Deco Building on Wilshire, join us for an unforgettable evening of celebration and inspiration as Fair Trade LA proudly marks 20 years of impact, advocacy, and community building. Together, weâll honor two decades of progress and look ahead to an even brighter future for fair trade. This milestone night will feature:
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An awards ceremony honoring leaders in the movement
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Three-course meal by Flavors from Afar, a refugee-led social enterprise
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Custom live screen printing by Hit+Run
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Candle making experience led by MADE by DWC
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Silent auction featuring amazing donations from conscious brands
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Bollywood Dancing and community connection
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Spritz Bar sponsored by Fair Drinks
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Discover incredible items generously donated by ethical brands that share our vision for a more just and sustainable world. Every bid directly supports Fair Trade LAâs programs and helps us continue this vital work. The Silent Auction opens October 11th and will run through the end of our 20th Anniversary celebration. Guests can bid both in person at the event and virtually online. Visit our silent auction site here to register for when the bidding opens October 11th.
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This October, we invite you to be part of history by sponsoring Fair Trade LAâs 20th Anniversary Celebration. Your sponsorship doesnât just help us host this milestone event. It fuels the education, advocacy, and community-building that will carry fair trade forward for the next 20 years. Together, we can honor the past, celebrate the present, and ignite a brighter future for fair trade in LA and beyond.
Explore our sponsorship opportunities below. For questions or more details, please reach out at hello@fairtrade.org. To sponsor, simply click âDonate & Ticketsâ at the top right of this page and select your sponsorship level.Â
Poppy â $500
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Mention on website
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Mention in newsletter
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2 tickets to the event
Sunset â $1,000
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Logo included on event signage website
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Mention in newsletter + 1 social media post
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Podcast ad spot (1 episode)
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4 tickets to the event
Griffith â $2,500
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Logo prominently featured on event signage and website
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Medium feature in newsletter + 2 social media posts
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Podcast ad spot (2 episodes)
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6 tickets to the event
Hollywood â $5,000
- Logo featured most prominently on event signage and website
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Full feature in newsletter + dedicated social media reel
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Podcast ad spot (4 episodes)
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Speaking opportunity at event
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8 tickets to the 20th Anniversary celebration
** Canât make it to the event? You can still be part of this movement by donating. Every contribution fuels our education programs, advocacy efforts, and community initiatives, from growing the Fair Trade City campaign, to producing our podcast, to leading conversations about fair trade and the LA28 Olympics.
Together, we are shaping a fairer future. Thank you for celebrating 20 years with us!
GO HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TICKETS
Past Events
Fair Trade LA is a vibrant community on a mission to create a world where everyone is treated with dignity and paid a living wage. We believe that every purchase matters â and that our everyday choices can be a powerful force for good.
Together, weâve already made incredible strides. In 2020, Los Angeles became the largest Fair Trade City in the U.S. Since then, weâve continued to build momentum through impactful programs and advocacy:
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We launched the FAIR Talks podcast, amplifying voices in the fair trade and sustainability movement with over 10.5K downloads in 65+ countries around the world.
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We're honored to sit on the LA28 Olympic & Paralympic Games Community Business & Procurement Engagement Working Group, advocating for fair trade and ethical procurement in one of the worldâs largest events.
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Our World's Biggest Fair Trade Day Dinner Party brought together supporters and brands to celebrate ethical living and raise awareness.
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We distributed 100 Fair Care Packages filled with ethically sourced goods to families who lost their homes in the recent LA wildfires.
Your donation helps us:
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Host educational events and community activations across LA
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Produce our FAIR Talks podcast to inform and inspire
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Advocate for ethical procurement at the Olympic level and beyond
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Grow a network of conscious consumers and fair trade businesses
By giving to Fair Trade LA, you're investing in a more just, sustainable, and connected global economyâone that works for everyone. Thank you for being part of this movement.Â

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đ˝ď¸ Pull Up a Chair at the Worldâs Biggest Fair Trade Dinner Party!
When:Â Saturday, May 10th 6p-9p
Where:Â Flavors From Afar, 5652 Hollywood Blvd
đď¸Â Tickets: SOLD OUT
Fair Trade LA and Chicago Fair Trade are teaming up for an unforgettable cross-city celebration! For the first time ever, our two cities will host a joint Fair Trade Dinner Party, spotlighting the farmers, makers, and brands behind the movement.
Over a shared meal, guests in both LA and Chicago will hear powerful stories, see behind-the-scenes footage from Fair Trade communities, and experience the real impact of ethical sourcing. Each course will be paired with visuals and voices from around the worldâbringing the heart of Fair Trade to the dinner table.
Hosted at the phenomenal Flavors from Afar, youâll enjoy a globally inspired meal where every fair trade dish tells a story as rich as its flavor. Flavors from Afar is a social enterprise restaurant that partners with refugee and immigrant chefs to celebrate global cuisines and create meaningful jobs through food.
Each course will be paired with powerful visuals and voices from Fair Trade communities around the worldâso yes, you can travel the globe in one evening (no passport required).Â
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đ˝ď¸ A delicious three-course dinner
đˇ Fair Trade wine, mocktails, and beerâgenerously flowing
đŹ Meaningful conversation with people who care about justice, sustainability, and changing the world
This is more than dinnerâitâs a feast with purpose. Come hungry for justice, connection, and a few surprise dishes.

Join us at Patagonia Pasadena on Friday, May 23 at 7:00 PM for âA Conversation About the Past, Present, and Future of Fair Trade and Conscious Capitalismâ with Paul Rice, Founder of Fair Trade USA and bestselling author of Every Purchase Matters. Paul will share powerful stories from the frontlines of ethical sourcing, revealing how conscious capitalism is transforming global trade. Youâll learn how sustainability can drive meaningful impactâfor people, planet, and business. Whether youâre a conscious consumer, entrepreneur, or changemaker, this will be an evening of insight and inspiration you wonât want to miss.
Date and Time: Friday, May 23 @ 7pm
Location: Patagonia Pasadena 47 North Fair Oaks Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91103