Discounted Fiesta Hermosa Carnival Rides for Locals

Hermosa Beach residents and local artists have until May 17 to take advantage of some special Fiesta Hermosa offers, according to the Hermosa Beach Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau. The Fiesta takes place May 25 through 27.

Residents can receive a discount on Fiesta Hermosa carnival ride tickets if purchased by May 17. Tickets, sold in books of 24, are available for $15, a 25 percent savings off the regular price, said Matt Bennett of the chamber.

Local Hermosa Beach-based artists will receive a 50% discount off the regular price of entry to encourage their participation. Fiesta Hermosa attracts thousands to downtown Hermosa Beach during the 3-day Memorial Day weekend event. It is billed as “Largest Arts & Crafts Fair in Southern California” and has been taking place since 1972.

Another perk for local chamber member restaurants is priority placement in this year’s Fiesta Hermosa Food Court, said Bennett.

Tradition rings true, too, as the chamber has once again selected 10 Hermosa Beach-based charitable organizations that will receive funding through their participation in serving at the Fiesta’s Charity Beer & Wine Garden. In 2012, more than $30,000 was raised to benefit local charities, he said.

Fiesta Hermosa, which features more than 400 artists and crafters, including painters, photographers, ceramicists, jewelers, sculptors, and handicrafters, is free to the public.

Discounted carnival ride tickets for residents (bring proof of your residency) are available through May 17th at the Hermosa Beach Chamber of Commerce office, 1007 Hermosa Ave., Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.