Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Restrooms:
There are restrooms conveniently located throughout the fairgrounds:
– At 15th Street, just outside Kid Country
– Behind the Scouthouse
– Next to Free Speech, near 19th Street
– Inside the Beer Garden

Beat the heat:
If you want to take a break from the heat, we have air conditioning in these buildings for your comfort:
– Joslyn Center – Community Showcase Art Exhibit Hall

Have a seat:
Located next to the Main Stage on Dorsey Field there is seating and shade for your comfort. This area is surrounded by food vendors, so you can grab a snack while you rest your feet.

Smoking:
On June 17th, 2014 the Manhattan Beach City Council voted to adopt Breathe Free MB to prohibit smoking in all public places in the City of Manhattan Beach, and prohibit the use of electronic cigarettes wherever smoking is not allowed.

If you lost your child,, please visit the nearest Information Booth
– Live Oak Field
– Dorsey Field
– 15th & Valley
– Kid Country

Accessible parking:
Accessible parking is available on a first-come basis in the Civic Center Lot.  Enter the lot from the corner of Highland Avenue and 15^th Street by showing your accessible placard or license plate to the officer.



We can’t wait to welcome everyone to our fairgrounds. The Manhattan Beach Hometown Fair Association partners with the City of Manhattan Beach on the following:

Disabled Parking
Disabled parking is available in the Upper Civic Center Lot at 15th and Highland. Entrance points at 15th and Highland will have blockades and officers will let you pass if parking is available. 

Restrooms & Air Conditioning
Accessible restrooms are available at the Joslyn Center, 1601 N Valley Drive, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266. The building is ADA compliant and fully air-conditioned for your comfort. Just two minutes away from disabled parking.

Rest Areas
Tables, chairs and umbrellas are located on Live Oak and Dorsey Fields. Please enjoy these complimentary shaded areas. No purchase necessary. 

Kid Country Friendship Circle
Sunday, October 2nd from 9am – 10am
Families with exceptional children are welcome to enjoy Kid Country before the general public. 

Please email secretary@mbfair.org for any special accommodations. Thank you.

Commercial vendors:
The Manhattan Beach Hometown Fair does not accept any commercial booths.  We are focused on family and fun and take pride in our juried hand-crafted items for sale.

Amateur performers (Community Showcase):

Amateur art (Community Showcase):

Main Stage and Dietz Stage:

The Fair is an independent non-profit (501.C) organization. Each year’s fair is organized and operated by a tireless group of all volunteer board members who meet from March through October to make each fair the best yet.

If you live in Manhattan Beach and would like to join our board, please fill out the application form.

We also welcome volunteers from throughout the South Bay area.

The Hometown Fair does not have any sponsors.  We are a local community fair for the pure enjoyment of our lovely community.

There is no purchase necessary. Open to all ages. All prizes are available to be picked up by the winner over fair weekend at their designated locations in the contest post. We will not ship any prizes. Use of winners images or name will be for marketing purpose and winner agrees to allow the Manhattan Beach Hometown Fair Association use of images. Contests on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook are not sponsored by Instagram, Twitter or Facebook.