Community Calendar of Events
45th Annual Ocean Beach Street Fair & Chili Cook-Off
June 28 @ 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
Kick off the summer and Discover Ocean Beach! Join tens of thousands of visitors for 2 stages of live music, community mural projects, Artists’ Alley featuring handmade items from local artisans, food and merchandise vendors, a Seaside Family Fun Zone, the famous Chili Cook-Off, and more!
The Ocean Beergarden will be rockin’ all day for guests 21+ looking to enjoy an ice-cold brew or cocktail with an ocean view. It will be near the main stage with live music for guests of all ages. The OB Dirty Birds Wing Eating Contest and Hodad’s Burger Eating Contest in the afternoon on the main stage.
The Chili Cook-Off features awards for the titles of Hottest Chili, Judges’ Award, and the Grand Prize: People’s Choice Award. Featuring amateur and restaurant divisions, chili entries can be tasted for $2, or attendees can purchase a Master Ticket for $25 and sample every recipe to vote for their favorite.
The OB Street Fair & Chili Cook-Off presented by Buzz Cannabis is Saturday, June 28, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. in the 4800-5000 blocks of Newport Avenue and along the waterfront. Free parking is available at the Sun Runner parking lot on Sea World Drive on Pacific Coast Highway. Trolley services will run from 9:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. There is also a free bike valet at the intersection of Bacon Street and Newport Avenue.
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