September 2014 San Diego Events



September 5 – 7, Annual Challenge Walk MS
The event is a 3-day, 50-mile walk from Carlsbad to downtown San Diego. Participants can experience a personal journey of spirit and physical stamina while benefiting the Multiple Sclerosis Society. Refer to website for registration information.
Time: 7:30 am
Location: Starting point: Carlsbad Flower Fields, 5704 Paseo Del Norte, Carlsbad
For more information visit www.mymschallenge.com
September 6, 50th Annual Poway Days Parade 
This event includes a 5k race, pancake breakfast, old-fashioned parade (along Poway Rd.), and Motorhead Madness event. There will be food, entertainment and fun for the whole family!
Time: 7:00 am – 1:00 am, Parade: 9:00 am
Location: Poway Community Park, Poway
For more information visit www.powayparade.org  
September 6, Grape Day Festival, Parade and 5K
This parade features equestrians, floats, marching bands, and walking groups. In celebration of its heritage, this festival will have grape stomping, free grapes, entertainment stage, vendor booths, fun zone, and a wine and craft beer tasting pavilion!
Time: 5k: 7:30 am, Parade: 9:30 am, Festival: 9:30 am – 4:00 pm
Location: Grape Day Park, 321 N. Broadway, Escondido
For more information visit www.escondidohistory.org
Powerboat Racing & Festival
Join the crowd at Mission Bay to watch the fastest boats in the world compete to win at this extreme watersport event. You’ll see sleek powerboats and hydroplanes race so fast that they nearly become airborne. See website for tickets and campsite fees.
Time: 6:00 am – 6:00 pm
Location: Mission Bay, 1404 Vacation Rd., San Diego
For more information visit www.sandiegobayfair.org
September 13, Santee Bluegrass Festival
This festival will feature wine and beer tasting, food sampling, a silent auction, and live Bluegrass music. Participants will receive a commemorative wine glass and designated drivers will receive an engraved water bottle. Refer to website for admission information.
Time: 5:30 pm – 9:30 pm 
Location: Town Center Community Park East, 550 Park Center Dr., Santee
For more information visit www.ci.santee.ca.us 
September 13, Fiestas Patrias - Mexican Independence Day 
Fiestas Patrias celebrates Mexican Independence with colorful displays of dancing, storytelling, and music. Enjoy lively free activities, including children’s games. Other activities include branding, corn husk doll making, relay races, and vaquero games.
Time: 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Location: Old Town San Diego - adjacent to the Old Town Transit Center
For more information visit www.oldtownsandiegoguide.com/events.html
September 13, Bonitafest
Bonitafest will feature vendor booths with food, crafts, and exhibitors. There will also be free style motocross with X-Game riders. The parade will feature horse groups, high school bands, antique cars, youth groups, service clubs, and military. This is a free event.
Time: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Location: Bonita Vista High School, 751 Otay Lakes Rd, Chula Vista
For more information visit www.facebook.com/Bonitafest
September 13 – 14, Annual Coronado Art Walk 2014
This is an open-air arts festival. Artists have been selected by a jury for their ability to express the vast and varied world of art in their particular art form. Painting, hand crafted jewelry, photography, ceramics and other mediums will be featured.
Time: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Location: Coronado Ferry Landing, 1201 1st St., Coronado
For more information visit www.coronadoartwalk.org
September 19, 20th Annual Festival of Beer 
This indoor/outdoor event will feature live music and nearly 60 different breweries serving up 120 varieties of beers. Inside will be food items and munchies for sale plus a selection of fine wines for purchase by the glass.
Time: 6:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Location: Port Pavilion on Broadway Pier, 1000 N. Harbor Dr., San Diego
For more information visit www.sdbeerfest.org
September 20, 45th Julian Music Festival 
Julian celebrates the end of summer with music and this year will be no disappointment! There will be a variety of music everyone will enjoy including bluegrass to western ballads. 
Time: 1:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Location: Menghini Winery, 1150 Julian Orchards Rd., Julian
For more information visit www.julianmusicfestival.com
September 20, 30th Annual California Coastal Cleanup Day 
This event is a major part of an international coastline cleanup that includes all 50 states and over 100 countries worldwide. Refer to website for registration information.
Time: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Location: San Diego coastline beaches and bays
For more information visit www.cleanupday.org
September 20, Annual Mira Mesa Street Fair 2014
This event includes entertainment on two stages, a carnival, children’s crafts and games, free rock painting for kids, craft, vendor, and info booths, and a Scout village, showcasing camping skills and equipment.
Time: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Location: Camino Ruiz from Mira Mesa Blvd. to New Salem St.
For more information visit: www.miramesatowncouncil.org/mira_mesa_street_fair.htm
September 21, 19th Annual Encinitas Oktoberfest 
There will be Bavarian dancers, a German-American band, a street craft faire with over 200 vendors, authentic German food and beer, and a ceremonial parade at noon. There will also be a family fun zone with children’s games, family oriented activities, and much more. 
Time: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Location: 1690 Wandering Rd., Encinitas
For more information visit www.encinitaschamber.com
September 21 – 26, San Diego Restaurant Week
Over 180 participating restaurants will be offering three-course prix-fixe (a set meal at a fixed price) dinner and lunch menus. See website for a list of participating restaurants. No tickets or passes are necessary but reservations are recommended.
Time: Times vary
Location: Various San Diego Locations
For more information visit www.sandiegorestaurantweek.com
September 27, Tour de Fat Festival & Bicycle Parade
There will be a festival of colorful Brazilian dance performances, delicious cultural foods, New Belgium beer, arts and crafts, unusual bike contests, and a costumed bicycle parade. This event promotes the use of bicycles as a sustainable form of transportation. This is a free event.
Time: 11:00 am – 5:00 pm
Location: Golden Hill Community Park, 2600 Golf Course Dr., San Diego
For more information visit www.newbelgium.com
September 27, 25th Annual AIDS Walk/Run San Diego
This is the largest one-day HIV/AIDS fundraiser in San Diego where you can participate in a 5K walk or the USA Track and Field Certified 10K Run. This event also includes a health and wellness fair. Refer to website for registration information.
Time: Opening ceremonies start at 7:20 am 
Location: Normal St. and University Ave., San Diego
For more information visit www.aidswalksd.org  
September 27 – 28, 33rd Annual Adams Avenue Street Fair
This is a truly popular event where you can enjoy 7 stages with 90 musical performances. There will also be about 300 art, food, and craft vendors, plus carnival rides and a beer garden. This is a free event.
Time: Sat: 10:00 am – 10:00 pm, Sun: 10:00 am – 7:00 pm
Location: Adams Avenue - between 32nd St. and 35th St., Normal Heights
For more information visit www.adamsavenuebusiness.com 
September 27 – 28, Carlsbad’s Annual ArtSplash 
A free festival of arts for the entire family! This event will include chalk art street paintings, creation of art on-site, street performances, car show, food, fun, and much more. The funds raised will benefit North County schools.
Time: Sat: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm, Sun: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Location: Armada Dr., above the Flower Fields, Carlsbad
For more information visit www.carlsbadartsplash.org