5703 Palm Ave, Whittier, CA
(Aquatic Center side)
Free Admission
Thank You To Our Amazing Sponsors
ETHOPIA 2026
Join us for the 2nd Annual ETHOPIA Summer Festival!
Create • Connect • Belong
A free community celebration filled with live music, interactive experiences, great food, local vendors, games, and positive vibes all day long.
Whether you're coming with friends, family, or flying solo, ETHOPIA is a place to have fun, express yourself, discover something new, and connect with people who want to make the world a little brighter.
Saturday, July 18, 2026
1 PM - 7 PM
Palm Park • Whittier, CA
FREE ADMISSION
Interested in volunteering?
Join the team that's bringing ETHOPIA to life. Visit our Volunteer page to learn more and get involved.
Stay up to date on ETHOPIA
Get the latest ETHOPIA announcements, artist reveals, and event updates.
ETHOPIA isn't just something you attend—it's something you experience.
Explore immersive experience booths designed to inspire creativity, self-expression, connection, and fun.
🎵 Music Experience
Create, discover, and celebrate the power of music.
🎨 Art Experience
Unleash your creativity through hands-on artistic activities.
🏀 Sports Experience
Test your skills, compete in challenges, and get active.
👕 Fashion & Style Experience
Express yourself through fashion, creativity, and personal style.
🌎 Ethan's World
Step into a space inspired by Ethan's passions, personality, and outlook on life.
🤝 Service & Giving Back Experience
Discover simple ways to make a positive impact in your community.
🎤 Live Music & Performances
🎧 DJs Throughout the Day
🍔 Food Trucks & Sweet Treats
🛍️ Unique Vendors & Special Community Partners
🎯 Games & Activities
🎁 Giveaways & Prizes
📸 Photo Opportunities
💛 Positive People & Great Energy
ETHOPIA was inspired by the life of Ethan Carlos, a young man whose kindness, authenticity, creativity, and love for others left a lasting impact on everyone who knew him.
This event was created to bring people together, celebrate what makes each of us unique, and encourage the next generation to believe in themselves, support one another, and make a positive difference in the world around them.
At its core, ETHOPIA is built around a simple message—Ethan’s Promise:
Love Yourself.
Never Give Up.
Be Yourself.
Express Yourself.
Help Others.
Believe In Yourself.
Volunteer at ETHOPIA
Help create an unforgettable experience for our community. There are many ways to volunteer.
Help bring the festival to life—Sponsor ETHOPIA
We're looking for sponsors who want to make a meaningful impact while helping create an unforgettable experience for our community. Whether you're a local business, organization, or corporate partner, we'd love to explore how we can work together.
Want to help create something special?
We're looking for community partners who want to be part of this year's event in a meaningful way—whether by volunteering alongside your team, donating resources, or sharing your skills and expertise. We'd love to connect and explore how we can work together.
Come for the music. Stay for the experiences. Leave inspired.
