Annual OB Events

OB Oktoberfest

Friday, October 7, 2016 - 4:00pm to Saturday, October 8, 2016 - 11:00pm

The Ocean Beach Oktoberfest – the uniquely Southern California salute to the celebration of German culture and fun. Mark your calendar for the 2016 OB Oktoberfest on Friday, October 7, and Saturday, October 8!

OB Farmers Market

Wednesday, September 28, 2016 - 4:00pm

Every Wednesday 4-8pm in summer (4-7pm in winter) on the 4900 block of Newport Ave. between Cable and Bacon Streets in Ocean Beach. Don't miss your opportunity to purchase the freshest and most delicious locally grown produce, art, flowers, and more!

OB Town Council Events

The Ocean Beach Town Council sponsors several local community events. They also partner with the Ocean Beach MainStreet Association for the Chill Cook-Off portion of the OB Street Fair. We are happy to work with them throughout the year and appreciate all of their hard work within our community.

OB Kite Festival

Saturday, May 14, 2016 - 10:00am

Join the Kiwanis for the 68th Annual OB Kite Festival at Dusty Rhodes Park. 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 68th year. 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 Street Fair & Chili Cook-Off

Saturday, June 25, 2016 -

10:00am to 8:00pm

The 37th 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

Monday, July 4, 2016 - 9:00pm

  Celebrate the fourth of July in Ocean Beach with a spectacular fireworks display off the OB Pier! Celebrate the official start of summer in Southern California by spending the day enjoying the many shops, restaurants and coffee shops in Downtown Ocean Beach We have free parking at our Main Beach Parking Lot as well as at our Pier Parking Lot. Spend the day picnicking with family and friends, swimming in the ocean, walking and playing in the sand and shopping along Newport Ave. Then bundle up as the sun sets and pull up a blanket for a really spectacular fireworks show from the OB Pier.