How the Love of Life Festival Began

The Love of Life Festival was created in memory of Kathryn Leigh “Kayleigh” Thurgaland, whose love of music, art, creativity, people, and life inspired the LOL Festival.

What began as a way to remember one life has grown into a gathering where hundreds of people come together to celebrate life and remember the people who remain an important part of their own stories.

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Celebrating Life. Remembering Those We Love.

The Love of Life Festival recognizes that celebration and remembrance do not have to exist separately.

Our Say Their Name Wall of Remembrance invites families to add a photograph or the name of a child who has died, creating a space where every name represents a life, a story, and someone deeply loved.

The Love of Life Festival does not ask anyone to set grief aside in order to experience joy. It creates room for both.

 

Music, Art & Community

Music has always been at the heart of the Love of Life Festival.

Throughout the day, the Monarch Stage features musicians and bands while artists, vendors, food trucks, businesses, and community organizations fill the Festival grounds.

New for 2027, we’re welcoming nonprofit organizations whose work serves our community, giving guests an opportunity to discover resources, connect with organizations, and learn more about the work happening around us.

Stay up to date with band announcements, Festival news, vendors, activities, participating nonprofit organizations, and other updates by following the Love of Life Festival on Facebook and Instagram.

 

Become a Sponsor

Our Sponsors help create an incredible LOL Festival experience while also supporting the KLT Foundation's throughout the year.

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For more sponsorship information, contact Contact@KLTFoundation.com.

 

Interested in Being a Vendor?

We welcome artists, makers, businesses, food vendors, and other organizations to join us for the 2027 Love of Life Festival.