45th Annual Fiesta Hermosa Set To Return Memorial Day Weekend

HERMOSA BEACH, CA — Fiesta Hermosa, the South Bay's unofficial start to summer, will return for its 45th time May 27 through May 29, the Hermosa Beach Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Bureau.

The festival is Southern California's largest arts and crafts festival with more than 300 vendors and more than 150,000 visitors. The family-friendly event includes live music, carnival rides, a variety of food and drinks along with painters, sculptors, photographers, handcrafters and jewelers.

The event takes place in downtown Hermosa Beach from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day. There are things to keep the kids entertained throughout the Memorial Day weekend festivities, including a 30-foot slide, mechanical rides and games. There is also a petting zoo, pony rides and face painting.

Parking will be at a premium during the event, so locals are encouraged to walk, bike or take the free shuttle to Fiesta Hermosa. Visitors are also encouraged to bring reusable bags to carry purchased items as vendors will not have plastic bags.

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