Over 100 Artisans Arrive at Eisenhower Park Tomorrow
Seal Beach, CA · September 11, 2026
Crews are already staking out booth spaces in Eisenhower Park this morning, getting the lawn in order before the weekend rush. Grab a hot coffee to cut through the marine layer and take your time easing into Friday.
The Lead
Eisenhower Park transforms into an open-air marketplace this weekend as the 49th Annual Seal Beach Lions Arts & Crafts Faire takes over the grassy footprint at the foot of the pier. Running Saturday and Sunday from 9:00 AM, the tradition gathers more than 100 juried artisans showcasing ceramics, woodwork, textiles, and jewelry alongside live student performances on the park stage.
For neighbors, the gathering marks the unofficial kickoff to fall community weekends, complete with hands-on youth craft tents and barbecue lunch plates served up by the local Leo Club. Eisenhower Park parking will fill early, so plan to walk down Main Street or pedal down the greenbelt path. Browsing and admission are entirely free, and artist booths open for business at 9:00 AM sharp tomorrow morning.
Local Pulse
Fire Station 44 Hosts Morning Remembrance Firefighters and neighbors gather at the Central Avenue station today for a brief moment of silence and flag ceremony.
Beach Parking Lots Reopen Along Ocean Public works crews cleared sand debris and reopened the 8th and 10th Street beachfront lots for weekend visitors.
Downtown Ambassador Program Deploys Along Main Specially trained liaisons patrol the retail corridor on foot to assist visitors, support shopkeepers, and monitor foot traffic.
Today's Outlook
- High 78°F · Low 70°F — Fog
- Dense fog will keep morning walks damp before comfortable afternoon highs take over.
What's On Around Town
Cypress: St. Irenaeus Fall Fiesta St. Irenaeus Catholic Church (5201 Evergreen Ave), 5:00–10:00 PM Carnival games, comfort eats, and live covers from X’It Plan Band.
Fountain Valley: Original Lobster Festival Fountain Valley Sports Park, 5:00–10:00 PM Fresh steamed Maine lobster, family carnival rides, and evening dance sets.
Last First Kiss Live Bogart’s Coffee House (905 Ocean Ave), 6:00–8:00 PM Americana and bluegrass harmonies paired with fresh espresso by the pier.
Alter Ego Live O’Malley’s On Main (140 Main St), 9:00 PM High-energy rock covers and lively Friday night pub energy.
Spotlight & Story
- 209 Main Street
- Constructed in 1922 as Main Street’s first brick bank, a 1994 seismic retrofit unearthed a buried copper time capsule containing ledger pages and a handwritten job inquiry asking for $100 a month. Today, BJ’s pours craft beer behind those original masonry walls.
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