Events (Ocean Beach San Diego)
Thank you for your unwavering support and excitement for the Ocean Beach MainStreet Association’s events throughout the year. Our events bring thousands of Ocean Beach and San Diego community members alike, as well as people from around the world. Because of this, we are always committed to providing fun and safe events for our community.
After careful consideration and seeking advice from health and government officials, we have decided to postpone our Annual Ocean Beach Street Fair and Chili Cook-Off to June 26, 2021. Along with this postponement, we want to let everyone know of other important event updates:
- As previously mentioned, the Annual Ocean Beach Street Fair and Chili Cook-Off will be postponed to June 26, 2021. If you are worried about missing out on your annual t-shirt, don’t worry – we will recycle our logo and celebrate the 41st anniversary of our beloved street fair as planned.
- The popular Ocean Beach Farmers Market will be back in early summer of this year. Please check back for more updates and an official date.
- The Fourth of July OB Fireworks have been postponed to 2021. Although we will miss celebrating our country on this important and patriotic date, we want to protect our community members by avoiding overcrowding in light of current events. We hope everyone will honor this date in the best and safest way possible.
- The OB Oktoberfest scheduled for October 9th and 10th, 2020 has been postponed.
The health and safety of our community, attendees and supporters is and will always be our priority. We wish everyone health and strength during these difficult times.
“Because our events bring local, national and international attendees, we must take extra precautions and careful consideration in our decision-making,” said Denny Knox, Executive Director of the Ocean Beach MainStreet Association. “We will do everything we can to make our events as safe as possible for everyone in attendance. We remain just as excited for our upcoming events and we look forward to celebrating the 41st Annual Ocean Beach Street Fair & Chili Cook-Off with everyone.”
For further information, please contact Denny Knox at the Ocean Beach MainStreet Association office at 619-224-4906.
Sincerely,
The Ocean Beach MainStreet Association
Shop Small®
Saturday, November 28, 2020 - 10:00am to 4:00pmMark your calendars – Shop Small Ocean Beach falls on November 28, 2020. Although the holidays will look a little different this year, Ocean Beach will be decked out with holiday cheer including bright & colorful holiday banners and lamp posts adorned with garland and bows. Shop Small this season while you enjoy the eclectic beach community of OB. Friendly reminder to mask up and only spread holiday cheer this season.
OB Farmers Market
Wednesday, March 3, 2021 - 4:00pmEvery Wednesday 4-8pm on the 4900 block of Newport Ave. between Cable and Bacon Streets in Ocean Beach. The Ocean Beach Farmers Market will look a bit different. Think of it as a fresh-air grocery store with a focus on fresh fruits, vegetables, spreads, baked goods, honey, kombucha, flowers and more! There will be a handful of artisan food vendors who will provide to-go food, which you may take home to enjoy.
OB Restaurant Walk
Monday, November 9, 2020 - 5:00pm to Thursday, November 12, 2020 - 9:00pmMonday - Thursday, November 9th - 12th, 2020 from 5:00pm-9:00pm. Proceeds directly support the OB Food and Toy Drive, which provides support to local families and seniors in need during the holidays. Details coming soon!
OB Town Council Events
The events they sponsor throughout the year are all fundraisers for the OB Tree Committee. The OB Tree Committee sponsors the OB Food and Toy Drive that sponsors over 100 local families and seniors in need each year during the holiday season. The group assembles care packages and new gifts and toys for those in need of help during the holidays.
OB Street Fair & Chili Cook-Off
Saturday, June 26, 2021 - 10:00am to 8:00pmThe 41st Annual Ocean Beach Street Fair & Chili Cook-off Festival offered eclectic fun in the sun for all ages. More than 70,000 visitors throughout the day enjoyed tasty festival nosh, art, beachfront entertainment, shopping, and more.
4th of July Fireworks off the OB Pier
Sunday, July 4, 2021 - 9:00pmThis year’s Independence Day Celebration in Ocean Beach will not be the same due to the State of California’s Stay-at-Home Order prohibiting large events and gatherings, and prioritizing public health. The Ocean Beach Fireworks is a long-standing tradition and cornerstone of summer celebrations in San Diego and the Ocean Beach Main Street Association is committed to honoring this tradition. Like many events our Ocean Beach Fireworks are going virtual. The community is invited to enjoy fireworks from the past, while listening to your favorite patriot soundtrack. Click here to view the virtual fireworks display!
OB Kite Festival
Saturday, May 9, 2020 - 10:00am to 4:00pmJoin the Kiwanis for the Annual OB Kite Festival at Robb Field - May 9, 2020 10 am to 4 pm. Prizes for best decorated kites, by age category. Spectacular kite flying demonstrations throughout the day. Carnival rides and a craft fair are also part of the event. This free family event is the oldest children’s kite festival in the United States, now celebrating its 7th decade. This is a third-generation event; people who attended as children are now bringing their children and grandchildren. Youngsters are taught how to make kites; all materials are supplied. There are prizes for the best decorated kites. Any handmade kite can be submitted, not just kites made at the Festival. Entertainment and lunch are provided. Adding to the fun, families can go on carnival rides or browse for unique handicrafts at the craft fair.
OB Oktoberfest
Thank you for your unwavering support and excitement for the Ocean Beach MainStreet Association’s events throughout the year. Our events bring thousands of Ocean Beach and San Diego community members alike, as well as people from around the world. Because of this, we are always committed to providing fun and safe events for our community. The OB Oktoberfest scheduled for October 9th and 10th, 2020 has been postponed.
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