COMMUNITY: The Hometown Fair, a homegrown festival, dedicates the Dietz Stage
by Mark McDeormott A festival is defined as a day, or days, of celebration. And while the Manhattan Beach Hometown Fair has always been known less for its Lollapalooza-alikeness, and more for its feeling of civic goodness, with Girl Scouts, craft booths, parades, and dozens of local philanthropies raising funds for good causes, there has always been a festiveness at its heart. Music, art, and dancing are the fabric of the event, which brings the community together every early October in the spirit of celebration. The 51st Annual Manhattan Beach Hometown Fair, which takes place this weekend, has doubled down on its celebratory aspects. The Hometown Fair board, the 22-person body of volunteers who make the event happen each year, has placed an emphasis on music and performance. This year, over three dozen performances will take place at the Fair, ranging from the locally famous Battle of the Bands (with deejay KC Campbell emceeing) to bluegrass, a poetry circle, several dance troupes, Pancho’s resident legends Better Daze, and even a mariachi band. A lot of the variety will occur within the Community Showcase at the Joslyn Center. “We have more breadth, in terms of performances…
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