Day I Events-TBA
🐾 Day 1: Summer 2026, Los Angeles, Outdoor Venue
Dogs • Art • Chill Zone • Community
• Step outside, grab a seat, and settle into the festival’s chill zone. With open air-seating, shaded hangout areas, and space to stretch out, this is the spot to watch, relax, and take it all in. Whether you’re here for the dogs, the art, or just to abide for a while, this is the laid-back heart of Day 1
🐶 “Stray Dogs & Nihilists” Dog Show™
Our paws-itively delightful dog show welcomes canines of all kinds — no purebred required.
Awards include:
• Best "The Dude" Award
Best "Walter Sobchak" Award
Most "Nihilist" Dog
Best "Maude Lebowski" Canine Artist
"Jesus Quintana" Smoothest Strutter
Best "Donny" Dog (Quietest/Most Confused)
Best “Bunny Lebowski” Award
Stray Spirit Award
Little Larry Sellers Award
🎨 Art Stations: The Rug & Donny’s Ashes
Create your mini rug at The Rug That Really Tied the Room Together station, or design a bowling ball or pin with “Donny’s Ashes”, at the Little Lebowski Urban Achievers Kids Zone, a mix of fun, crafts, and tribute for all ages.
🕵️♂️ “Find the Nihilists!” Scavenger Hunt
Search around the festival for clues and hidden toes (not real, don’t panic). Prizes await the victorious.
🧒 The Little Lebowski Urban Achievers Kids Zone
Ringer Toss, coloring, and simple creative activities for our youngest Dudes. Open to all ages of Urban Achievers™. Parent/guardian supervision recommended.
🖼️ Photo Backdrop Booth
Strike a pose with themed props — bowling pins, bathrobes, marmots. You know the vibe.
🍔 Food Trucks & Music
Grab a bite, sip something cold, and enjoy some laid-back music on the lawn.
🎬 Movie Screening
The reason we all came here, a screening of the movie itself: The Big Lebowski!
🎳 Day 2: Bowling Alley, Los Angeles
Bowling • Costumes • Cinema
🎳 Bowling
Step onto the lanes for a casual competition.
🧥 The Dude Looks Like A Lady Costume Contest
Show off your best Lebowski-inspired look! From Dudes and Walters to nihilists and rug-enthusiasts, it’s all about creativity, style, and fun. Prizes for the most epic costumes!
🧠 Out of Your Element Trivia Contest
How well do you know the Coen Brothers’ world? Test your trivia might and win righteous prizes.
🎥 Movie Screening: The Big Lebowski
Wind down the fest with a special screening at the bowling alley. Bring your rug blanket. It’ll really tie the night together.
🎟️ Closing Ceremony & Farewell
As our festival draws to a close, we invite you to a heartfelt ceremony and Abiding Toast in memory of my Dad and all our loved ones no longer with us. This is a chance to reflect on life's journey, the power of friendship, and the joy found in simply abiding, all through the lens of our favorite film, The Big Lebowski.