Manhattan Beach Hometown Fair Returns With New Spirit

MANHATTAN BEACH, CA — The Manhattan Beach Hometown Fair returns this weekend following a hiatus during the pandemic.

"It's an event organized by the community, for the community," said Joe Marcy, Manhattan Beach Hometown Fair Association. "We need it now, more than ever."

The event Saturday and Sunday features arts and live entertainment and helps fundraise for local nonprofits.

"When you purchase food, order a round of drinks or play a paid game, you support charity," Marcy said.

The Beer Garden will help support Mira Costa High School’s Tech/Drama Boosters, Cross Country, Boys Indoor Volleyball and Band. The Wine Garden will help support Leadership Manhattan Beach and the Neptunian Woman's Club. The Wine Garden will feature roseade this year, and you can also find new organic seltzers in the Beer Garden.

"This year’s fair is special for many reasons," Marcy said. "It’s a celebration of our community and our resiliency."

Expect to see traditional fair elements with modifications, and of course, plan to follow health and safety guidelines.

"We’ve been working closely with the County of Los Angeles and the City of Manhattan Beach," Marcy said. "We share a common goal, to create a safe and healthy environment for all to enjoy."

More than 175 arts and crafts booths will line Valley Drive. The fair will also have free games on Dorsey Field and Kid Country, Marcy said. And, expect food and entertainment.

Battle of the Bands is also back and in-person again, Marcy said.

Here's the performance lineup:

MAIN STAGE HEADLINERS

Saturday

10 a.m. Frank Jung

Noon JMD

2 p.m. Gage Hall

5 p.m. White Chocolate Martini

Sunday

10 a.m. Battle of the Bands

Noon The Illusions

1 p.m. Wais

3 p.m. Cliff Beach

SOUTH STAGE HEADLINERS

Saturday

10:30 a.m. Randy Coleman

12:15 p.m. Lisa Richie

1:30 p.m. Joe Cipolla & the Pink Roach Band

4 p.m. Dietz Brothers

Sunday

10 a.m. Hyperion Outfall Serenaders

Noon Thin Ice

2 p.m. Jodi Siegel

3 p.m. Scream Revolution

4 p.m. Triple Bueno

COMMUNITY SHOWCASE

Saturday

11 a.m. Andy Roader

Noon Music Rhapsody Ensemble

2 p.m. Smoky Hollow Bluegrass

5 p.m.Blue Dice

Sunday

11 a.m. Rise Academy of Dance

1 p.m. MB Poetry Circle & Mira Costa Poets

WINE GARDEN PERFORMANCES

Saturday

Kelly Fitzgerald

Sunday

Dave Leahy

Stop by the opening ceremony Saturday morning and check out an extensive collection of memorabilia donated by the community. You can visit the exhibit at the Joslyn Center.

Fair merchandise and Wine Garden drink tickets are available online at www.mbfair.org. Fair entry is free. It opens at 10 a.m. and closes at 6 p.m. It's located at Valley Drive between 15th and 21st streets.

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