Fiesta Hermosa: Memorial Day Weekend 2015 in the South Bay
South Bay Events' full listing of what's going on for Fiesta Hermosa this Memorial Day Weekend: May 23-25, 2015!
Fiesta Hermosa 2015 in Hermosa Beach
There are few places in the world that start the summer better than Hermosa Beach, California! The long Memorial Day Weekend marks the unofficial start to summer for the South Bay as people from all over Southern California make Fiesta Hermosa a Memorial Day Weekend destination. The South Bay's 3-day festival, May 23-25, 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 begins now in the South Bay. This is the 43rd Annual Fiesta Hermosa, known as Southern California's largest Arts & Crafts Festival. Approximately 300 artists and crafters will be featured this year, including painters, photographers, ceramicists, jewelers, sculptors, and handicrafters. 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, a 30-foot slide, and face-painting.
2015 Fiesta Hermosa Details
- Music: 2015's Fiesta Hermosa will feature amazing cover bands at the main stage on the pier: U2, Van Halen, The Who, and Bob Seger will all be represented this Memorial Day Weekend. At the Beer & Wine Garden stage, Rock n' Roll bands that pay homage to the 80's, classic rock, reggae, and arena rock will be tearing it up for all 3 days.
- Food Court: This year's Fiesta Hermosa Food Court will offer all types of fair 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: An array of 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 Adjacent Vista Del Mar at 701 Aviation Blvd in El Segundo. No parking at Northrop Grumman Parking Lot this year!
- Ride your Bike and Park FREE: Keep Hermosa Beach “green” by riding your bike to Fiesta Hermosa, and park in the guarded lot on the sand just south of the Hermosa Beach Pier. 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
