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About The Fair

The Manhattan Beach Hometown Fair was started by a group of residents in 1972 who wanted to promote community spirit within Manhattan Beach.  The fair included a parade down Manhattan Beach Boulevard, turning north on Valley to the fair.  From the beginning, the parade has included the Mira Costa High School band and drill teams and various city dignitaries in convertibles and old cars.  The fair has also always included local craft booths, non-profit food and game booths as well as a variety of entertainment for children and adults. 

The fair was incorporated on April 12, 1977 as a California non-profit organization.  It has been a successful, non-profit venture ever since.  The fair has always been supported by tremendous volunteers and the assistance of the City and its employees.  There are no corporate sponsorships.  The idea has always been to keep the spirit of the fair as “Hometown” and avoid commercial advertising.  The fair is a distinctive and special event that makes Manhattan Beach a unique and friendly place to live.

For any questions or concerns please contact Carolyn Mukai, Director of Volunteers, at recruiting@mbfair.org

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Policy

The Manhattan Beach Hometown Fair Association is committed to fostering, cultivating and preserving a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion.

Our human capital is the most valuable asset we have. The collective sum of the individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, innovation, self-expression, unique capabilities and talent that our volunteers invest in their work represents a significant part of not only our culture, but our reputation and achievement as well.

We embrace and encourage differences in age, color, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status, and other characteristics that make our volunteers unique.

Our culture encourages and enforces:

Respectful communication and cooperation between all volunteers.
Teamwork and participation, permitting the representation of all groups and perspectives.  Contributions to the communities we serve to promote a greater understanding and respect for the diversity.

All volunteers have a responsibility to treat others with dignity and respect at all times. All Board Members are expected to exhibit conduct that reflects inclusion during meetings, at sponsored functions, and at all other participative events.

Any volunteer found to have exhibited any inappropriate conduct or behavior against others may be subject to removal. 

Volunteers who believe they have been subjected to any kind of discrimination that conflicts with the organization’s diversity policy and initiatives should seek assistance from the Association’s President or Executive Board.

Waiver of Liability

By volunteering, I agree to the following:

1. I recognize that some areas may require physical exertion, which may be strenuous and may cause physical injury and I am fully aware of the risks and hazards involved.

2. I understand that it is my responsibility to consult with a physician prior to and regarding my participation in any physical activity. I represent and warrant that I have no medical condition that would prevent my participation in these activities.

3. In consideration of being permitted to participate, I agree to assume full responsibility for any risks, injuries or damages, known and unknown, which I might incur as a result of participating.

4. In further consideration of being permitted to participate, I knowingly, voluntarily, and expressly waive any claim I may have against the Manhattan Beach Hometown Fair Association, the Board of Directors and the City of Manhattan Beach for injuries or damages that I may sustain as a result of volunteering on the fairgrounds.

5. I understand that the Manhattan Beach Hometown Fair Association, the Board of Directors and the City of Manhattan Beach cannot prevent us from becoming exposed to, contracting, or spreading viruses while participating.

Parents assume full responsibility their minor’s participation, with the same considerations that this waiver stipulates above for items 1-5.

You will receive an e-mail confirmation as the event gets closer.  Volunteers will check-in at the Kid Country Information Booth.  Participants must wear a "VOLUNTEER" shirt while on duty.  Snacks and water will be available.