There have been many rumors – positive and negative – about this event, but the street fair is scheduled to take place on Saturday, Sept. 1. Reporter Judi Curry talked to the City planners, SDPD, street fair organizer Richard Aguirre, and others, to get the scoop.
Since this is an inaugural event, it has been scaled down from the original plan. Sunset Cliffs Boulevard will not be closed off; only the 4700 block of Point Loma Avenue will be closed from Ebers to the east side of Sunset Cliffs. There will be one stage and it will feature a variety of bands and musicians throughout the day. There will also be a DJ playing music at different locales on the block.  The plans for a beer garden have been discontinued, and more emphasis will be placed on “all age” visitors. There are approximately 100 vendors that will be participating, and a variety of handcrafted articles, food venues, street paintings, and games will be offered.
A permit has been issued for the street fair by both the City and the Health Department.  
The hours have also been scaled down to opening at 10 a.m. and closing at 6 p.m.
Members of the Sunset Cliffs Merchant Association and the “Garbage Beach Club” want to preserve the area so that others may enjoy it for years to come. The support that they receive from attending this street fair will aid in the preservation of the area.