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2013 Ocean Beach Street Fair and Chili Cook-Off
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Event Date + Time: Saturday, June 22, 2013 - 10:00am
The 34th Annual Ocean Beach Street Fair & Chili Cook-off Festival will offer attendees eclectic fun in the sun that’s great for all ages. Join more than 70,000 visitors throughout the day for tasty festival nosh, art, beachfront entertainment, shopping and more. The chili competition will feature more than two dozen tastings from amateur entrants competing for the titles of Hottest Chili, Judges’ Award and grand prize People’s Choice Award. Attendees of all ages can take part in creating the annual Street Fair mural or playing outdoor laser tag.
 

Festival highlights include:

  • Five outdoor stages plus one indoor stage of continuous live music
  • Artists’ Alley - applications received after May 29, 2013 will be added to the waitlist.
  • Community Mural Art Project
  • Wonderland Children’s Area
  • Wonderland II - All Ages Fun Zone
  • Chili Cook-Off
  • Beachside Beer Garden & Spirits
  • Food vendors and local restaurant fare
  • Unique handcrafted merchandise: clothing, accessories and more
  • ClimbIt Wall
  • Raffle with prizes from more than 20 local businesses
  • Celebration of Wonderland Amusement Park's 100th Anniversary
  • Bike Valet (SDCBC) will be hosted by Therapie Day Spa
  • Jaylin Brown will kick off the Street Fair with the National Anthem at the Main Stage

Thanks to the many sponsors of this year's event:

Ocean Beach Street Fair & Chili Cook-Off Festival Sponsors

A special thanks to this year's parking lot sponsors, as the event would not happen

without their generaous support!

Rite Aid, Sunset Garage, Hodad's, Maxoto Auto Service, Mallory's, Starbucks, Newport Ave. Antique Center, Bravo's Mexican Bistro, Union Bank, Dr. Eli Ben Moshe, US Bank, OB Tire Center, Hirmez Brothers.

Wonderland II - All Ages Fun Zone

In celebration of the 100 Anniversary of Wonderland, we’ve created the Wonderland II All Ages Fun Zone.  Fun for the whole family, activities include the new Mechanical Shark (like a mechanical bull -- but it's a Great White Shark!), Surfing Simulator, 27-Foot Cliff Hanger Slide, Dual Lane Giant Slide, challenging 70' Obstacle Course, Military Bounce House with Slide, Velcro Wall with Sticky Suits, Speed Pitch with Radar Speed Tracking, and for little toddlers, the Animal Kingdom Jungle Playland.  Wonderland II will be located between Santa Monica and Saratoga Ave, just off of Abbott Street.  Hours are 10:00am until 7:00pm. PURCHASE TICKETS AT A REDUCED RATE NOW BY CLICKING HERE.

Mechanical Shark Ride Ocean Beach

Bike Valet

The San Diego County Bicycle Coalition, and sponsor TherapiĆ© Day Spa, will host a free bicycle valet throughout the day (10am-7pm), where attendees can drop off their bike for safe keeping during the Street Fair.  The valet will be located at the northeast corner of Bacon and Newport. The first 25 people to pedal up will receive a complimentary TherapiĆ© Day Spa Food Scrub certificate.  Everyone that parks their bike in the valet during the street fair will receive a complimentary TherapiĆ© Day Spa pedicure certificate to use with a future spa service purchased (while supplies last).  One lucky festival attendee will have the chance to win a complimentary spa day, raffle tickets will be available at the bike valet entrance.

 


 

Street Fair Vendor Applications are now available by clicking here to download.

The Artists Alley section has been SOLD OUT. If you'd like to be on the wait list, you must complete the application process (including payment) in order to be added.  Artists will be added to the wait list on a first come, first served basis.

Artists Alley Vendor Applications are now available by clicking here to download.

Or if you'd rather complete your Artists Alley Application ONLINE click here.

Participate in the Amateur Chili Cook-Off Festival by filling the application.  CLICK HERE to download.

Download the One-Day Insurance Coverage Form by clicking here

To register to be a volunteer, complete the Volunteer Registration Form by clicking here.

 

 

 

Street Fair Bands

Many stages of continuous music provide a tune for every ear! Non-stop music with many local 92107 musicians on EVERY STAGE this year as part of our celebration!

Thanks to all of the talented performers for submitting their band bios this year. A complete list of this year's festival performers is listed below.

 

 

OB Street Fair & Chili Cook-Off

Chili Contestants - click here to download the application today!

The Chili Cook-Off is held at the grassy area at the foot of Newport (between Santa Monica Ave and Newport).

Artists Alley

Artists Alley is now accepting applications for 2013.

With so many talented artists in San Diego, we thought they should have their very own section, all to themselves.

Only handcrafted and unique items are to be found, along with entertaining art demonstrations each year!

OB Street Fair Trolley

Ride to the Festival for free! Park near Robb Field or on Sea World Drive (at Pacific Highway) from 9:30 am to 9 pm. Trolleys run every ½ hour on the ½ hour from Robb Field and every hour on the hour from Sea World Dr. We have four trolleys running continuously so you won’t miss any of the fun!

 

Fun 4 Kids (Wonderland)

Wonderland Children’s Area – Named after the 1st amusement park in OB! Tons of fun for the little ones! This year marks the 100th Anniversary of Wonderland Amusement Park in Ocean Beach and the entire festival is dedicated to that.

Community Mural

Community Mural Project – Join in the fun and paint a square of the mural - celebrating Wonderland's 100th Anniversary. Children and adults of all ages are welcome in creating these masterpieces! The spaces sell out very quickly so come early to buy your space.

Ocean Beach Street Fair Fireworks Fundraiser Raffle

As always, the raffle raises money for the 4th of July Fireworks show that goes off from the Pier every year.  2012 was no exception and 2013 is sure to be a hit! Ocean Beach celebrates Wonderland's 100th anniversary this year and the raffle prizes are sure to reflect this celebratory mood!

Stay tuned for more info...

Beachside Beer Garden & Liquorland

Our Beachside Beer Garden & Liquorland (sponsored by Winston’s) will be located right next to the Main Stage for all those thirsty adults!

Read more for information about our Bloddy Mary Contest and to purchase tickets. See you there!

Event Sponsors

Intrepid Network
Kleege Industries
OB Services 92107
Ocean Beach Community Foundation
Ocean Beach Town Council
The Peninsula Beacon
Shades Oceanfront Bistro
Brown Marketing Strategies
Head Trap Music
Winstons
102.1 KPRI
Commission for Arts and Culture City of San Diego
Stump's Family Marketplace
Soft Rock KyXy 96.5
Ocean Beach MainStreet Association
Ocean Beach MainStreet Association
Plum Feed Amazing
San Diego City Beat
San Diego Reader
San Diego 6 The CW
san diego county bicycle coalition
Sparkling Ice
Therapia Day Spa
Weastern Towing

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