Fiesta Hermosa: Labor Day Weekend 2012 in the South Bay                 

Fiesta Hermosa 2012 in Hermosa Beach

There are few places in the world that end the summer better than Hermosa Beach, California! The long Labor Day Weekend marks the unofficial end to summer for the South Bay as people from all over Southern California make Fiesta Hermosa a Labor Day Weekend destination. The South Bay's 3-day festival, September 1-3, is centered in Hermosa Beach, and the city swells with fair food, craft booths, a kiddie carnival, and a beer garden. Running daily from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., the summer vibe continues in the South Bay. This is the 40th Annual Fiesta Hermosa, known as Southern California's largest Arts & Crafts Festival with over 270 vendors last year. Of course, many people bypass the booths on Hermosa Avenue and head straight to the Beer & Wine Garden! The proceeds all go to charity, so in case you overdo it there will be a silver lining.

There are two stages with quality tribute bands playing live music throughout the weekend- one at the foot of Hermosa Pier and another in the Charity Beer & Wine Garden. The crowd is always fired up, and dancing is highly encouraged.

The Food Court, just south of the Hermosa Pier, is another of the major highlights of Fiesta Hermosa. Make sure to try the famous Kennel Corn at least once during the weekend.

The Kiddie Carnival has all the traditional fair fun you would expect like a petting zoo, mechanical rides, rock climbing, and face-painting.

2012 Fiesta Hermosa Details

• Music: 2012's Fiesta Hermosa will feature amazing cover bands at the main stage on the pier: Pink Floyd, David Bowie, The Doors, and The Cars will all be represented this Labor Day Weekend. At the Beer & Wine Garden stage, Rock n' Roll tribute bands that pay homage to 80's rock, chick rock and classic hits will be tearing it up for all 3 days.


• Food Court: This year's Fiesta Hermosa Food Court will offer 18 types of ethnic food, so plan on showing up hungry. Fish tacos, roasted corn, Brazilian BBQ, Greek dishes, and much more will be available.


• Charity Beer & Wine Garden: Five different beers and several wines will be available this year. Proceeds go to charities such as the Rotary, Kiwanis, HB Education Foundation, and other civic organizations.

Getting To and Around Fiesta Hermosa

• Parking: Parking will be very limited unless you arrive at 6 a.m. with a pocket full of quarters.


• Green Shuttle Service: Your best (and much more convenient) option is to use the Fiesta Hermosa Shuttle Service. Free Shuttle Buses powered by green biodiesel run daily from 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. from the Northrop Grumman Parking Lot at the intersection of Manhattan Beach Boulevard and Doolittle Street. From the 405 Freeway, take the Inglewood Avenue (Exit West) to Manhattan Beach Boulevard and turn right at Doolittle Street.


• Ride your Bike and Park FREE : Keep Hermosa Beach “green” by riding your bike to Fiesta Hermosa, and park in the guarded lot at 11th Street and the Strand. The Hermosa Cyclery will valet park your bike in their FREE lot, and offer air for tires and on-site diagnostic checkups while you enjoy the festival. The lot is open from 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. daily.

Jimi Hendrix Cover Band, Fiesta Hermosa