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Annual OB Events

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Have fun helping your community with the OBMA. Join our mailing list and we'll keep you notified of upcoming volunteer opportunities. Some annual opportunities such as decorating for the holidays, hanging signs, passing out local directories, event attendants, committees, and sub-committees, too!

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OB Street Fair & Chili Cook-Off

Sat, June 22, 2024

Ocean Beach Street Fair & Chili Cook-Off Festival offers attendees eclectic fun in the sun for all ages. Tens of thousands of visitors will attend the Street Fair & Chili Cook-Off from 10 am to 8 pm on Saturday, June 22, 2024, for tasty festival nosh, art, beachfront entertainment, shopping, and more.

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OB Farmers Market

Wed, March 20, 2024

Every Wednesday 4-8 pm 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.

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OB Kite Festival

Sat, May 18, 2024

Join the Kiwanis for the Annual OB Kite Festival at Robb Field - on May 20, 2023, from 10:00 am to 4:00 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.

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Sunset Cliffs Auto Show - Cash Prize for Best Vehicle in Show!!

Sat, September 7, 2024

Presented By Hodad's Ocean Beach! Cash Prize for Best Vehicle in Show!! All Show Vehicles are welcome! Cars, Trucks, and Motorcycles. Hosted at the corner of Sunset Cliffs Blvd and Pt. Loma in the church parking lot and along Point Loma Blvd. There will be food, live music, free giveaways, and raffles. A family-friendly event for everyone to enjoy!

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OB Oktoberfest

Fri, October 11, 2024 to Sat, October 12, 2024

The 22nd Annual OB Oktoberfest is scheduled for October 11th and 12th, 2024. 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. PROUDLY SPONSORED BY JAGERMEISTER! ​

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Shop Small®

Sat, November 30, 2024

Ocean Beach's business district has flourished for over 100 years. We are proud to celebrate decades of neighborhood shopping. Come celebrate Small Business Saturday and kick-off the holiday season in OB on Saturday, November 25th.

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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.

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Tis the Season Shop Local OB

Thu, November 28, 2024 to Wed, December 25, 2024

Tis the Season to Shop Local in Ocean Beach! Celebrate the holiday season by finding the perfect gift for the OBecian on your list. Shop in any Ocean Beach on Small Business Saturday and/or play OBeachy Bingo and you could win gift cards and OB merchandise. Saturday, November 25th – Wednesday, December 22nd

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