January
Martin Luther King Day
Parade in honor of Martin Luther King.
Downtown San Diego
(619)264-0542
Mercedes Championships
- This Professional golf tournament lasts for 6 days and in attendance are winners from
the PGA tours.
- La Costa Resort & Spa, Carlsbad
- (619)438-9111, ext. 4612
- (800)918-4653 (for tickets only)
Penguin Day Ski Fest
- If you'd like to earn a Penguin Patch, this one day event will require those brave enough
to enter the Pacific without a wet suit.
- De Anza Cove, Mission Bay
- (619)276-0830
San Diego Marathon
Those runners in attendance will enjoy the 14 miles of beautiful California coastline.
Carlsbad
(619)792-2900
February
Buick Invitational of California
- This PGA golf tournament is 7 days and includes a Celebrity Pro-Am
Day.
- Torrey Pines Municipal Golf Course, La Jolla
- (619)281-4653
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- Chinese New Year Food & Cultural Faire
- Chinese New Year Food & Cultural Faire
in the Asian thematic district (downtown
San Diego).
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Admission is free.
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(619) 234-4447
Rugby Tournament of Champions
- National, Collegiate and Club teams will meet for this 2-day tournament.
- Robb Field, Ocean Beach
- (619)543-9114
Wildflowers Bloom in the Desert
- This is the beginning of the 2-6 week long blooming of the wildflowers.
- Anza-Borrego Desert State Park
- (619)767-4205 or 767-4684
March
America's Schooner Cup
- Those Schooners in the race will start at Harbor Island and go to Point Loma within
this 3-day event.
- San Diego Harbor, San Diego
- (619)223-3138
Ocean Beach Kite Festival
- This day includes everything from building, decorating, a parade and also flying
contests for all ages.
- Ocean Beach Recreation Center, Ocean Beach
- (619)531-1527
St. Patrick's Day Parade
- 6 th Ave., San Diego
- (619)299-7812
Whale Festival and Arts and Crafts Show
- To honor the Ca. gray whale's migration, two full days of sand sculptures, art and
craft booths and entertainment for the whole family is what you can expect.
- Harbor Beach, Oceanside
- (619)722-2133
April
Art Alive
- This 4-day event displays floral interpretations of paintings and sculptures from the San Diego
- Museum of Art's permanent collection.
- Balboa Park, San Diego
- (619)232-7931
Borrego Springs Grapefruit Festival
- The Borrego ruby red grapefruit is celebrated at this weekend event.
- Borrego Springs
- (760)767-5555
Celtic Festival
- Music, dance and food from the Scottish Highlands, Ireland and Wales can be seen at this
one-day event.
- War Memorial Bldg., Balboa Park
- (619)583-7349
Chicano Park Celebration
- Food, crafts, dancers and musicians can be seen at this one-day celebration.
- Chicano Park, San Diego
- (619)563-4661
Coronado Flower Show Weekend
- The largest flower show under a tent in Southern California also features a book sale, art
showand pancake breakfast.
- Spreckels Park, Coronado
- (619)437-8788
Fallbrook Avocado Festival
- This one-day festival is filled with crafts, games and plenty of avocado. Main St., Fallbrook
- (760)728-5845
La Jolla Half Marathon
- One of the largest half-marathons in the United States, this event also has a five-mile walk and
a fun-run.
- Del Mar Fairgrounds
- (619)454-1262
Lakeside Western Days and Rodeo
- During this four-day event you will find a parade, arts and crafts booths, a carnival and rodeo.
- Del Mar Fairgrounds, Del Mar
- (619)561-1031
- (619)561-4331 (Rodeo only)
National Horse Show
- Horse and rider teams join together for this three-week event.
- Del Mar Fairgrounds, Del Mar
- (619)792-4288 or 755-1161
San Diego Crew Classic
- Rowing competitions from the U.S. and Canada participate in this two-day event.
- Crown Point Shores, Mission Bay
- (619)488-0700
San Diego Earth Fair
- To celebrate Earth Day, this event features a children's activity area, exhibits, music and dance.
- Balboa Park, San Diego
- (619)496-6666
Santa Fe Market Southwest Show
- This three-day event showcases arts, crafts and cultures of the American Southwest.
- State Historic Park, San Diego
(619)296-3161
May
Camp Pendleton Rodeo and Carnival
- Here, non rough stock events are opened to civilians and you can see women's barrel racing
- and standard rodeo events at this two day carnival.
- Camp Pendleton, Oceanside
- (619)725-6195 or 725-5094
Chili Cook-Off
- For one day only you can be a part of the largest chili cook-off in Southern California.
- Walnut Grove Park, San Marcos
- (619)744-1270
Del Mar Fair
- San Diego's Fair Of Fairs
- (mid June- Early July)
Festival of the Arts and Food Faire
- Award-winning artists throughout the U.S. will have their work shown at this two-day festival
along with international cuisine.
- La Jolla Country Day School, La Jolla
- (619)456-1268
Humphrey's Concerts by the Bay
- This annual summer event has some top entertainers through September.
- Shelter Island, San Diego
- (619)523-1010
Rancho Bernardo Alive Community Street Fair
- This one-day event offers health screenings, food, entertainment and arts and crafts.
- Bernardo Center Dr. and Iberia Pl., Rancho Bernardo
- (619)487-1767
San Diego International Triathlon
- This one-day event offers a 10K run, 30K bike ride and a 1000-meter swim.
- Spanish Landing Park on N. Harbor Dr., San Diego
- (619)627-9111 or 687-1000
San Diego Scottish Highland Games and Gathering of the Clans
Brengle Terrace Park
Vista, CA
Information: (619)645-8080
Summer Organ Festival
- Spreckel's Organ Pavilion is host to the free concerts every Monday night through August.
- Balboa Park, San Diego
- (619)226-0819
Threshing Bee and Antique Engine Show
- Early American crafts, farming, log sawing and blacksmithing are demonstrated at this consecutive two-weekend event. This show also takes place in October.
- Antique Gas & Steam Engine Museum, Vista
- (619)941-1791
June
Camp Pendleton Rodeo and Carnival
- Here, non rough stock events are opened to civilians and you can see women's barrel racing
- and standard rodeo events at this two day carnival.
- Camp Pendleton, Oceanside
- (619)725-6195 or 725-5094
Chili Cook-Off
- For one day only you can be a part of the largest chili cook-off in Southern California.
- Walnut Grove Park, San Marcos
- (619)744-1270
Del Mar Fair
- San Diego's Fair Of Fairs
- (mid June- Early July)
Festival of the Arts and Food Faire
- Award-winning artists throughout the U.S. will have their work shown at this two-day festival
along with international cuisine.
- La Jolla Country Day School, La Jolla
- (619)456-1268
Humphrey's Concerts by the Bay
- This annual summer event has some top entertainers through September.
- Shelter Island, San Diego
- (619)523-1010
Rancho Bernardo Alive Community Street Fair
- This one-day event offers health screenings, food, entertainment and arts and crafts.
- Bernardo Center Dr. and Iberia Pl., Rancho Bernardo
- (619)487-1767
San Diego International Triathlon
- This one-day event offers a 10K run, 30K bike ride and a 1000-meter swim.
- Spanish Landing Park on N. Harbor Dr., San Diego
- (619)627-9111 or 687-1000
San Diego Scottish Highland Games and Gathering of the Clans
Brengle Terrace Park
Vista, CA
Information: (619)645-8080
Summer Organ Festival
- Spreckel's Organ Pavilion is host to the free concerts every Monday night through August.
- Balboa Park, San Diego
- (619)226-0819
Threshing Bee and Antique Engine Show
- Early American crafts, farming, log sawing and blacksmithing are demonstrated at this consecutive two-weekend event. This show also takes place in October.
- Antique Gas & Steam Engine Museum, Vista
- (619)941-1791
July
Concerts in the Park
- Free concerts during the summer are given here every Tuesday night.
- Berry Street Park, Lemon Grove
- (619)668-4575
Festival of the Bells
- In celebration of the founding of the first mission in California, this free, three-day event offers
entertainment, ethnic food and children's games.
- Mission San Diego de Alcala, San Diego
- (619)281-8449
Independence Day Celebrations
- County-wide events can be found celebrating the 4 th of July, among some of these are
firework displays.
- Chula Vista: (619)691-5071
- Coronado: (619)437-8788
- LaJolla: (619)454-1444
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Old Town: (619)220-5422
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Rancho Bernardo: (619)487-1767
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Vista: (619)724-6121
Race for the Pennant
This event now in its second year, is a great way to celebrate the 4th of July holiday
weekend and includes a triumphant finish across home plate!
Qualcomm Stadium, San Diego
(619)792-2900
U.S. Open Sandcastle Competition
- A parade and sandcastle competition are found at this three-day event.
- Imperial Beach Pier, Imperial Beach
- (619)424-6663
West Coast Stickball Tournament and Car Show
- The streets of downtown San Diego are filled with teams who bat it out with broomsticks and rubber balls. An antique and celebrity automobile show, food booths and live music are also seen at this one-day event.
- B St. between 3rd and 8 th Ave.'s, San Diego
- (619)234-0040
- Del Mar Thoroughbred Racing Season
- Del Mar is an exhilarating place to spend an afternoon (and spend your money).
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Del Mar Thoroughbred Club
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2260 Jimmy Durante Boulevard
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Del Mar, CA
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(858) 755-1141
August
Air Show
- This two-day aviation expo and fair features the Blue Angels and close to 200
- static displays, free!
- Miramar Naval Air Station, Miramar
- (619)537-6289
America's Finest City Half Marathon
- You can follow the scenic San Diego Bay, through downtown San Diego and
end at Balboa Park when you race in this marathon.
- Cabrillo National Monument, San Diego
- (619)297-3901
Body Surfing Contest
- This two-day annual contest are participated by hundreds of surfers throughout
San Diego.
- Carlsbad State Beach, Carlsbad
- (619)434-2833
Julian Weed Show and Art Mart
- This is an unusual two-week event displaying in artful arrangement the area's
weeds.
- Julian Town Hall, Julian
- (619)765-1857
Latin American Festival
- Latin American dancers perform during this one-day event at Spreckel's
Organ Pavilion.
- Balboa Park, San Diego
- (619)296-4933 or 294-2301
Midnight Madness
- Beginning at midnight this one-day bike ride features a 20-mile course in downtown San Diego.
- Seaport Village, San Diego
- (619)338-9981
Ramona Country Fair Days
- Four days are filled with an old-fashioned country fair, activities and entertainment.
- 5 th St. and Aqua Ln., Ramona
- (760)789-1484 or 789-1311
San Diego Quilt Show
- A quilt fashion show, workshops and various lectures can be seen at this three-day event.
- San Diego Convention Center, San Diego
- (619)461-7321 or 525-5000
Toshiba Tennis Classic
- This women's tennis tournament is a week long and attracts some of the top pros to San Diego County.
- La Costa Resort & Spa, Carlsbad
- (619)436-3551
September
Barona Pow Wow
- This free one-day event showcases Indian dancing and arts and crafts.
- Barona Indian Reservation, northeast of Lakeside
- (619)443-6612
Cabrillo Festival
- Juan Rodriquez Cabrillo's exploration of the West Coast in 1542 is commemorated
as well as his landing, re-enacted at this week long festival.
- Cabrillo National Monument, San Diego
- (619)557-5450
California American Indian Days Celebration
- Tribal arts and crafts, singing and dancing can be seen at this two-day event.
- Balboa Park, San Diego
- (619)281-5964
Concours D'Elegance
- This antique classic auto show features rare, exotic and collectible cars during this
one-day event.
- Seaport Village, San Diego
- (619)299-4200
Harvest Festival
- The Harvest Festival is a unique marketplace for the nation's top artists and craftspeople.
The annual event will travel to 13 cities with 15 shows in three states offering attendees
top-quality crafts, clothing, speciality food items, and objects d'art.
- For more information, please call (707) 778-6300 or visit the Harvest Festival website at www.harvestfestival.com
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- Harbor Days
- An aquatic competition, fishing derby, arts and crafts and entertainment are featured at this two-day harbor event.
- Oceanside Harbor, Oceanside
- (619)722-1534
Julian Fall Apple Harvest
- In this scenic mining town the apple harvest season is celebrated through mid-November.
- Julian
- (619)765-1857
Oceanside Rough Water Swim
- This is an annual Labor Day event where swimmers go to the end of the Oceanside pier and back.
- Oceanside Pier, Oceanside
- (619)966-4530
Poway Days Community Celebration and Rodeo
- A PRCA rodeo, parade, live entertainment and food are featured at this multi-day event. Poway
- (619)748-0016 (parade info.)
- (619)748-0022 (rodeo)
Rough Water Swim
- This one-day event is known as the largest rough-water swim in the United States.
- La Jolla Cove, La Jolla
- (619)456-2100
San Diego Street Scene
- Part of San Diego's historic Gaslamp Quarter is changed into a center for diverse urban food and music during this three-day festival.
- Gaslamp Quarter, San Diego
- (619)557-8487
Street Festival
- This one-day fair offers food, entertainment, carnival events and arts and crafts.
- Oceanside Pier, Oceanside
- (619)471-7149
October
Fall Village Faire
- You will find hundreds of exhibitors, international food and live entertainment at the
- largest one-day street fair in California.
- Grand Ave., Carlsbad
- (619)434-8887 or 931-8400
Holiday Avenues of the Arts
- The Historic Gaslamp Quarter will feature arts and crafts, music, food and o
ne-of-a-kind work for two days.
- Gaslamp Quarter, San Diego
- (619)239-1143
Mother Goose Parade
- East County's one-day celebration for children features floats, clowns, bands,
and equestrians.
- W. Main and Camber St.'s, El Cajon
- (619)444-8712
Race For The Cure
The San Diego stop of this National Race takes place in beautiful Balboa Park.
Last year this event raised over $245, 000 for Breast Cancer Research!
Balboa Park, San Diego
(619)792-2900
Thanksgiving Dixieland Jazz Festival
- This four-day festival features bands from around the United States and Canada.
- San Diego
- (619)297-5277
Veterans Day Parade
- This parade is in honor of American Veterans.
- Downtown San Diego
- (619)239-230
November
Fall Village Faire
- You will find hundreds of exhibitors, international food and live entertainment at the
- largest one-day street fair in California.
- Grand Ave., Carlsbad
- (619)434-8887 or 931-8400
Holiday Avenues of the Arts
- The Historic Gaslamp Quarter will feature arts and crafts, music, food and o
ne-of-a-kind work for two days.
- Gaslamp Quarter, San Diego
- (619)239-1143
Mother Goose Parade
- East County's one-day celebration for children features floats, clowns, bands,
and equestrians.
- W. Main and Camber St.'s, El Cajon
- (619)444-8712
Race For The Cure
The San Diego stop of this National Race takes place in beautiful Balboa Park.
Last year this event raised over $245, 000 for Breast Cancer Research!
Balboa Park, San Diego
(619)792-2900
Thanksgiving Dixieland Jazz Festival
- This four-day festival features bands from around the United States and Canada.
- San Diego
- (619)297-5277
Veterans Day Parade
- This parade is in honor of American Veterans.
- Downtown San Diego
- (619)239-2300
December
Christmas Boat Parades of Lights
- An annual boat parade is held in Mission Bay,
- San Diego and Oceanside.
- Oceanside: (619)722-5751
- Mission Bay/San Diego: (619)488-0501
Christmas on the Prado
- This two-day event features carolers, holiday-themed entertainment, ethnic food, crafts
and a candlelight procession.
- Balboa Park, San Diego
- (619)239-0512
Christmas Open House and Parade
- Parade along Orange Ave. and be apart of this one-day event filled with music,
entertainment, Santa's arrival by ferry and a fireworks display.
- Ferry Landing Marketplace, Coronado
- (619)435-8895 or 437-8788
Christmas Parades
- Traditional holiday parades in celebration of Christmas.
- Chula Vista: (619)422-1982
- Escondido: (760)745-6140
- Fallbrook: (619)728-5845
- La Jolla: (619)525-3160
- Pacific Beach: (619)560-1965
Holiday Bowl
- The Western Athletic Conference champion and a team from the Big Ten join to play-off
at this collegiate football bowl game.
- Qualcomm Stadium, San Diego
- (619)283-5808
Holiday Bowl Parade
- This one-day parade includes floats, inflatable balloons, and bands, including the marching bands from both Holiday Bowl teams.
- Harbor Drive, San Diego
- (619)283-5808
Las Posados
- This Mexican yuletide ceremony is a re-enactment of Joseph and Mary's search for shelter.
- Old Town State Historic Park and Mission San Luis Rey
- Old Town: (619)297-1183 or 220-5422
- Oceanside: (619)757-3250
New Year's Eve-Times Square West
This year's Midnight Spectacular and Ball Drop will be even bigger and better than before. Our team of experts have already begun designing the laser, light and fireworks show that promises to bring in the new Century with a bang! We will also be sharing the New Year with each time zone beginning with Times Square New York via wide screen projectors so you won't miss any of the nation's action!
Times Square West-Hyatt Regency La Jolla
(619)587-6724
Ocean Beach Parade and Tree Festival
- Following the parade filled with interesting floats, a tree-lighting ceremony is held at this one-day event.
- Newport Ave., Ocean Beach
- (619)225-1080
Old Town Holiday in the Park
- This two-day event features narrated tours of Old Town houses by candlelight and narrators as costumed characters.
- Old Town State Historic Park, San Diego
- (619)220-5422
Re-enactment of the Battle of San Pasqual
- In commemoration of the 1846 battle of San Pasqual of the Mexican-American War, this one-day re-enactment was started.
- San Pasqual Battlefield State Historic Park, Escondido
- (760)489-007
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