Main Stage
The Main Stage features the Annual Battle of the Bands along with other great music throughout the weekend.
Live music will be performed on the main stage Saturday and Sunday from 10:00am until 6:00pm. The battle of the bands is Sunday morning 10:00am until 12:00pm with the winner playing a set immediately after. The schedule will be posted here once it is set.
Photos from the 2019 Battle of the Bands
South Stage
The South Stage, which is located next to the Joslyn Center, offers continuous entertainment from 10:30 am until 6:00 pm on Saturday and 10:00 am until 5:45 pm on Sunday. South Stage focuses talent on Cover and Tribute bands. Come listen to your favorite music while enjoying lunch from one of our many Food Booths, or just to rest for a while. Entertainment includes music from soft country and blues to rock and roll. There is something for everyone.
We kick things off at the South Stage immediately following the parade. The Mira Costa High School Band officially opens the Fair!
Joslyn Amateur Performance Stage
Amateurs with a talent are invited to perform during the Hometown Fair. Performances are featured on the Joslyn Center Stage. Dance performances, gymnastics and karate exhibitions, choral groups, music and drama students are encouraged to submit applications.
The Joselyn Amateur Performance Stage schedule will be posted here once it is set
Battle of the Bands
The Main Stage features the Annual Battle of the Bands. Local amateur bands will audition before the fair. The finalists selected will battle for the title and a cash prize. Prizes are also awarded to the runner-ups.
The battle of the bands is Sunday morning of fair weekend with the winner playing a set immediately after. The performance order will be set on the morning of the competition.
2020 Virtual Battle of the Bands
The Battle of the Bands was virtual for the 2020 Manhattan Beach Hometown Fair. Below are the finalists' videos, visit our 2020 Battle of the Bands page for band profiles.