Annual OB Events
Volunteer to Support OB
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!
OB Street Fair & Chili Cook-Off
Sat, June 27, 2026Ocean 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 27, 2026, for tasty festival nosh, art, beachfront entertainment, shopping, and more.
OB Farmers Market
Wed, June 3, 2026Every 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.
OB Kite Festival
Sat, May 15, 2027Join the Kiwanis for the Annual OB Kite Festival at Robb Field - 3rd Saturday in May. 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. 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.
Sunset Cliffs Auto Show
Sat, September 12, 2026Enjoy A family-friendly event the weekend after Labor Day! Cash Prize for Best Vehicle in Show!! All Show Vehicles are welcome! Cars, Trucks, and Motorcycles. Located along Point Loma Avenue where it intersects with Sunset Cliffs Blvd. There will be food, live music, free giveaways, and raffles.
OB Oktoberfest
Fri, October 9, 2026 to Sat, October 10, 2026Join the Ocean Beach MainStreet Association and celebrate the OB Oktoberfest while enjoying a beer with a view of the Pacific Ocean in the beer garden, and of course Dine, Shop, Play & Stay in Ocean Beach for the weekend! Information on OB Oktoberfest beer garden activities, events, contests, happy hours, band schedules, and more.
Shop Small, Shop Local Ocean Beach
Thu, November 26, 2026 to Fri, December 18, 2026Tis the Season to Shop Local in Ocean Beach, San Diego! 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 play OBeachy Bingo, and you can win gift cards and OB merchandise. Saturday, November 29th – Friday, December 19th
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