Street Fair & Chili Cook-Off

Two Stages of Continuous Music

There will be two stages of nonstop music throughout the day at the Annual OB Street Fair. Music genres will include acoustic, rock, blues, alternative, Americana, and more. The audiences will be entertained by musicians from everywhere - including right here in our own backyard. Don't miss all the fun - mark your calendars for Saturday, June 28th!

Volunteer for the OB Street Fair and Chili Cook-Off Festival

VOLUNTEER REGISTRATION

45^th Annual Ocean Beach Street Fair & Chili Cook-Off Festival

Saturday, June 28, 2025

Volunteer Information

Positions are filled on a first-come, first-served basis and fill up quickly, so register ASAP for your first-choice position.
Each volunteer must fill out a separate application.
If your availability changes, please let us know as soon as possible. Contact Kristen Keltner in the OBMA office (619) 224-4906 or [email protected]) with any changes.
Volunteers must be at least 14 years old. Minors (ages 14-18) must be accompanied by an adult (one adult per minor).
Volunteers receive free water during their shifts and a coveted Official Volunteer Event T-shirt. Please wear your T-shirt during your shift.
All volunteers must check in at the OBMA office, 1868 Bacon St, Suite A, 20 minutes before their shift starts. You will receive your t-shirt at check-in.

Job Descriptions

Over 200 volunteers, including our core group of Special Event committee members and area captains, make the Annual Ocean Beach Street Fair and Chili Cook-Off the wonderful community event it is!

We have many volunteer opportunities, including set-up, information and merchandise booths, community mural project, vendor check-in, block captains, chili cook-off ticket sales, and more.:

Merchandise Booths: Sell merchandise, calculate change, etc.
Chili Tickets: Sell Chili Cook-Off tasting tickets, calculate change, etc. This position does not involve serving chili.
Committee Chili: Serve committee Chili and take tickets. This position does not involve handling cash.
Community Mural: Sell squares, distribute paint, and assist mural painters.
Check-In/Traffic Control: Assist vendors with booth locations and direct traffic.
Setup: Place tables and chairs, general setup.
Breakdown: General event breakdown.
Rock & Roll San Diego Area: Assist at the Rock & Roll San Diego experiential music area in the center of the fair.

Volunteer Application

By providing your electronic signature below, you agree that you have read the information on this page and will abide by the rules therein.

The applicant agrees that the OBMA/Street Fair Committee will not be held liable for legal damages. The OBMA/Street Fair Committee, a nonprofit corporation, assumes no responsibility for any loss, damage, injury, or claim arising from the participant’s acts or omissions in the Ocean Beach Street Fair and Chili Cook-Off Festival. The applicant hereby agrees to hold the Association/Committee, the Directors, and Members harmless from any claim arising out of the applicant’s entry, acts, or omissions in said Street Fair and Chili Cook-Off Festival or any accident, injury, or damage involved therein, including but not limited to attorney fees and court costs.

Please note that we request that volunteers refrain from smoking and from wearing political or campaign buttons or other paraphernalia during their volunteer shifts.

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Ocean Beergarden

The Ocean Beergarden presented by The Peninsula Alliance will be rockin' all day for guests 21+ looking to enjoy an ice cold brew with an ocean view. It will be right next to the main stage with live music from 11 am to 8 pm. Also, we'll have the Chili Cook-Off winners announcement. Both beer and mixed drinks will be available.

Seaside Family Fun Zone

The Seaside Family Fun Zone at the Annual Ocean Beach Street Fair is fun for the whole family! New Location! The Kids Fun Zone is near the main lifeguard tower in Saratoga Park.

Community Mural

Join in the fun and paint a square of the mural. Children and adults of all ages are welcome in creating these masterpieces! The squares sell out very quickly, so come early to buy your space. Squares are $25. You will receive a palette of paint along with your square.

FREE Trolley & Bike Valet

Ride to the festival for free! Go green and avoid the hassle of parking by riding a bike or taking a trolley to the Annual OB Street Fair & Chili Cook-Off. We will offer a free bike valet and five free trolleys from our friends at Old Town Trolley Tour Company. Trolleys run continuously so that no one will miss any of the fun!

Artists Alley

In this special section, peruse handmade items from local and regional artists and crafters. Enjoy shopping for artists' handcrafted and unique items and their entertaining art demonstrations!