July 2015 San Diego Events

Through July 5, San Diego’s Annual County Fair Flower and garden shows, exhibits, art, gems & minerals, carnival rides, food booths, midway, and concerts. This year’s theme will be “A Fair to Remember: a Celebration of World’s Fairs and Balboa Park.” This year will commemorate the centennial anniversary of the 1915 Panama-California Exposition held in Balboa Park, and the great traditions and inventions arising from fairs. Time: Refer to website Location: Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd.  For more information: www.sdfair.com

July 3, San Ysidro Independence Day Festival San Ysidro is celebrating Independence Day with a festival  that will include drinks, food, an live music. The event concludes with an evening fireworks show at 9:45 pm. Free event. Time: 3:00 pm - 10:00 pm. Fireworks 9:45 pm. Location: Larson Athletic Field, 4061 Camino De La Plaza For more information: www.sanysidrochamber.org

July 4th, Annual Big Bay Boom Fireworks Show The largest display in the county, with fireworks launched from four barges strategically placed around North San Diego Bay. Fireworks can be seen from Shelter Island, Harbor Island, the Embarcadero area and Seaport Village/Coronado Landing. Just find a place along the bay! Time: 9:00 PM Location: Multiple Locations--San Diego Bay For more information: www.bigbayboom.com

July 4, San Diego County Fair 4th of July Celebration Start off the day at the Fair with a patriotic opening ceremony at 9:30 AM, then enjoy the Hometown Heroes Parade at 7:00 PM, a concert provided by the Navy Band Southwest followed by a spectacular fireworks display. Time: Starts at 9:30 AM, Fireworks at 9:00 PM Location: Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Boulevard For more information: www.sdfair.com

July 4, Rancho Bernardo’s The Spirit of the Fourth It’s a whole day of fun in Rancho Bernardo with a pancake breakfast; a festival with food, music & games; a parade; and fireworks! Time: 7:00 AM to 9:30 PM Location: Webb Park, Avena Pl. and Bernardo Center Dr. For more information: http://spiritofthefourth.org

July 4, National City’s 4th of July Carnival The National City Host Lions Club invite you to celebrate the 4th  of July with a weekend-long carnival complete with rides, games, food, fun and fireworks. Time: See website for times/schedule. Location: Kimball Park, D Ave & E 12th St, National City For more information: www.nationalcityhostlions.org

July 4, Scripps Ranch Old Pros 10K Race, Fun Runs & Bike Rides This event offers several running and cycling opportunities to choose from: a 10K road race, 2-mile fun run, 12-mile cycle, 28-mile cycle, or a 50-mile cycle. See website for entry fees. Time:  6:00 am - 1:00 pm Location:  Miramar Ranch School Parking Lot For more information: www.srop.org

July 8 – 12,  Comic Con International  Features special guests, exhibitors, panels, seminars, previews and more on the world of comics, movies, television, animation, art.   Artist’s alley, art auction, art show, autographs, film festival, and more. This is the largest comic book and pop culture event in the United States.  Time:  Refer to website Location:  San Diego Convention Center, 111 W Harbor Drive  For more information visit www.comic-con.org

July 11, Bake at the Lake A four-mile cross-country race on the trails at Lake Hodges. Proceeds benefit Mission Vista High School Cross Country Teams and the park trails system at Lake Hodges. Participate and get a good workout for a good cause.  Time: 7:30 am - 10:30 am Location: Lake Hodges - Escondido For more information: www.northcountyroadrunners.com

July 11 & 12, The Walking Dead Escape at Petrco Park This isn’t just an obstacle course, this is an immersive experience into the world of The Walking Dead.  Sure, you’ll need to run for your lives, but you’ll also need to make decisions alone or as a group that will determine whether your captured or escape the menacing Negan and his group of Survivors! Participate as a  spectator, survivor... or walker. Time: 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm Location: PETCO Park, 100 Park Blvd, San Diego For more information: http://thewalkingdeadescape.com

July 11 & 12 and July 18 & 19, Annual World Championship  Over-The-Line Tournament Over-the-Line Tournament - Over fifty years of adult sandbox play. A form of rugged sand softball play, with over 1,300 teams of three persons each, played on 50-mini courts over two consecutive weekends. Crowds of people in beachwear gather to watch the games amid music and beer. Admission is free. You have to be 18+ to play. 9 age divisions. Entrance fee to watch: Free. Time: 7:00 am to 7:00 pm Location:  Fiesta Island, Fiesta Island Rd., East Mission Bay For more information: www.ombac.org

July 12, 34th Annual Carlsbad Triathlon 2015 This race is for everybody. The Carlsbad Triathlon ranks in the world’s top five longest running triathlons. The race begins with an open-water ocean swim, which is well-marked with buoys followed by a bike course, and the race finishes with a run along the Pacific Ocean coastline. Time: 7:30 am - 12:00 pm Location: Tamarack Surf Beach, Carlsbad For more information: www.carlsbadtriathlon.com/

July 16 thru Sept. 7, Del Mar Racing Season 2015 Hold on to your horse hat…The Del Mar Racing Season begins! Time:  Refer to website Location:  Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd. For more information: www.dmtc.com

July 17-19, San Diego Annual LGBT Pride PARADE, Rally,  Festival, Block Party San Diego Pride’s famous cultural festival includes multiple stages of entertainment, more than 80 musicians, bands, comedy and dance performers, 300 participating vendor booths, an art exhibit, cultural presentations, and great food!  This two day Pride Festival in Balboa Park has become a premier PRIDE event in California. Time: Refer to website for schedule of events Location: Refer to website for list of event event locations For more information: www.sdpride.org

July 25 & 26, Annual Insect Festival  Explore the wonderful world of insects! The kids can practice bug collecting, hands-on insect arts & crafts, and even taste cooked mealworm larva (in various flavors such as mesquite, teriyaki and barbecue, of course!). This event is free with the price of admission to the Gardens, members and children under 12 are admitted free. Time: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Location: Quail Botanical Gardens, 230 Quail Gardens Dr., Carlsbad For more information: www.sdbgarden.org/insect.htm

July 30 – August 2, 45th Annual Ramona Country Fair 2015  At Ramona’s Annual Country Fair there will great family fun with crafts, carnival rides, vendors, contests, live entertainment, great amusement rides, international food, beer garden. Admission is free. Time:  Refer to website for daily hours Location:  Highland Valley Rd. & Highway 67, Ramona For more information: http://ramonachamber.com