June 2015 San Diego Events

June 5 – July 5, San Diego County Fair Don’t miss beautiful flower and garden shows, exhibits, art, gems and minerals, fun carnival rides, delicious food booths, and fun concerts! This year’s theme will be “A Fair to Remember: a Celebration of World’s Fairs and Balboa Park.” Commemorating the centennial anniversary of the 1915 Panama-California Exposition held in Balboa Park. Time: Refer to website for specific times Location: Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd., Del Mar  For more information visit www.sdfair.com

June 5 – 6, Rock, Blues & BBQ Festival Spend a day relaxing in the park listening to the unique sounds of several great bands. Food will be sold at an onsite barbecue. There will also be a beer garden for those 21 and over. Take beach chairs or blankets for lawn seating. Refer to website for admission information. Time: Fri: 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm, Sat: 12:00 pm – 8:00 pm Location: Walnut Grove Park, 1950 Sycamore Dr., San Marcos For more information visit www.san-marcos.net

June 5 – 7, Annual St. Spyridon Church Greek Festival Treat you and your family to an enjoyable Greek festival, which offers tours of the St. Spyridon Church. There will be plenty of Greek food, music, dancing, wine tasting and beer. There will also be a kids’ fun zone for the little ones! Time: Fri 5:00 pm – 10:00, Sat 11:00 am – 10:00 pm, Sun 11:00 am – 8:00 pm Location: St. Spyridon Greek Orthodox Church, 3655 Park Blvd., San Diego  For more information visit www.sdgreekfestival.com

June 6 – 7 and 13 – 1 4, Camp Pendleton World Famous Mud Run Challenging hills, tire obstacles, river crossings, tunnel crawl, and final 30-foot mud pit ensures the most fun you can have in a mud run! Competitive and non-competitive 10K & 5K’s plus the Kid’s Mud Run are available to participate in. There will also be a Filthy Fun Fest with live entertainment and activities. Time: Refer to website for specific start times Location: Camp Pendleton Lake O’Neill Recreation area For more information visit www.mccscp.com/mudrun

June 8, 7th Annual Taste of La Mesa  This evening event allows guests to sample fare from many local restaurants and food providers, as well as wine tasting and craft beers. Refer to website for admission information. Time: 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm Location: La Mesa Community Center, 4975 Memorial Dr., La Mesa For more information visit www.lamesachamber.com

June 13, San Diego County Wine Festival Enjoy award-winning wines from California and Baja California, and special access to the Baja Food and Wine Pavilion featuring free tastes from world-famous Baja chefs. Buy an upgraded ticket to the Winemakers Tasting Area for an exclusive experience in a special lounge area featuring wine and food pairings led by double-gold- and special-award-winning winemakers. Refer to website for admission information. Time: 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm and 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm Location: Del Mar Fairgrounds, Jimmy Durante Blvd., Del Mar  For more information visit www.sdfair.com

June 13, Annual Carlsbad Beach Fest 2015 A fun-filled celebration of coastal environmental stewardship featuring live music, dancing, green product vendors, interactive booths, exhibitors, kite-flying, sand-sculpting, surfing, a massive beach cleanup,  and much more!  Time: 8:00 am – 3:00 pm Location: Tamarack State Beach, 101 Tamarack Ave., Carlsbad For more information visit www.carlsbadbeachfest.com

June 13 – 14, 19th Annual Inter-Tribal PowWow This is a free event that features Native American dances, Native American art and crafts booths, drawings, food booths, contest dancing, and a sharing of the culture.  Time: Sat 9:00 am – 11:00 pm, Sun 9:00 am – 6:00 pm Location: San Luis Rey Mission Grounds, 4050 Mission Ave., Oceanside  For more information visit www.slrmissionindians.org

June 20 – 21, Air Show San Diego This year’s show will feature a representative collection of aircraft and acts to support the commemoration of the 70th anniversary of the end of WWII. Refer to website for admission information. Time: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Location: Gillespie Field, 1960 Joe Crosson Rd., El Cajon For more information visit www.ag1caf.org

June 20 – 21, Annual Powwow By The Sea 2015 A Traditional powwow at the best location - the beach! The BRIDGE is again sponsoring its annual family oriented powwow. This will be a day filled with the sounds of drums, song and dance.  Time: Sat: 11:00 am – Dusk, Sun: 11:00 am – 7:00 pm Location: Seacoast Dr. and Evergreen Ave., Imperial Beach For more information visit www.oneworldbridge.org/Powwow-By-The-Sea.html

June 20 – 21, Annual La Jolla Festival Of The Arts The La Jolla Festival of the Arts is among the top rated art shows in California, featuring talented artists from the USA and Mexico. Proceeds from the festival support recreation programs for physically challenged San Diegans. See website for admission information. Time: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Location: UCSD San Diego, 3453 Voigt Dr., La Jolla  For more information visit www.lajollaartfestival.org

June 19 – 22, San Diego International Beer Festival The Del Mar Fairgrounds hosts the Annual San Diego International Beer Festival during the San Diego County Fair. There will be loads of breweries and hundreds of beers from around the world participating in this year’s beer fest.  Time: Refer to website for specific times Location: Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd., Del Mar For more information visit www.sandiegobeerfestival.com

June 27, Independence Day Parade This parade features floats, bands, walking groups, cool cars and so much more! The theme for this year’s parade is “Legends and Legacies.” Viewing of the parade is available from the sidewalks along the entire route. Spectators are encouraged to take folding chairs. Time: 10:00 am Location: Coast Hwy and Wisconsin Ave. to Civic Center Dr., Downtown Oceanside For more information visit www.oceansideparade.com

June 27, Annual Ocean Beach Street Fair & Chili Cook-off  A beach festival with an amateur chili cook-off contest is something you won’t want to miss! It will be eclectic fun in the sun that is great for all ages. More than 65,000 visitors throughout the day will enjoy tasty festival food, art, beachfront entertainment, shopping and more. This is a free event. Time: 10:00 am – 8:00 pm Location: Newport Ave., Ocean Beach For more information visit www.oceanbeachsandiego.com

June 27 – 28, Scottish Highland Games & Gathering of the Clans This event includes Scottish Country dancing; Highland dancing, drum major, bagpipe and drumming, heavy athletics, and even sheep dog trials. There will also be authentic Scottish food and drink. Time: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Location: Brengle Terrace Park, 1200 Vale Terrace Dr., Vista For more information visit www.sdhighlandgames.org

June 27 – 28, Julian Gold Rush Days Julian’s Gold Rush Days is a period of remembrance of the gold rush of 1869 that brought the town of Julian to existence. Celebrate the discovery of gold in this mountain community with two days of events including historical encampments, reenactments and mock claim jumping, demonstrations, and gold panning. Time: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Location: Julian Mining Company, 4444 Hwy 78, Julian For more information visit www.juliangoldrushdays.com