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Rancho BEERnardo Festival
Come join the party at the 9th annual Rancho BEERnardo Festival on October 22, 2022! There will be more than 50 India Pale Ales (IPAs), craft beers, and a wide wine selection. Plus you get to enjoy a ton of live entertainment and fun activities for everyone to participate in.
The funds raised through Rancho BEERnardo allow the Rancho Bernardo Sunrise Rotary Club to make an impact locally and around the world. Your sponsorship allows us to make the world a better place by supporting schools, veterans, education, food insecurity, children’s mental health….The list goes on and on. But we couldn’t do it without YOU. So thank you, for your investment in our vision of Service Above Self.
For more information, visit ranchobeernardofestival.com
La Mesa Oktoberfest
Don’t miss Oktoberfest in La Mesa! Happening on September 30 to Oct 2, 2022. Enjoy the full lineup of entertainment, including Oompa music and witness the keg relay, a yodeling contest, and a brat eating contest. Don’t skip a second of the crafts, games, and German performances. The list of fun things to do goes on and on.
Celebrating its 49th year, La Mesa Oktoberfest continues to top its traditions and present Bavarian festivities that San Diegans of all ages can partake in! La Mesa Oktoberfest is the perfect opportunity to create meaningful memories, enjoy the company of friends and family, and come together for an unbeatable FREE weekend in a German paradise in the heart of La Mesa.
For more info, visit lamesaoktoberfest.org
San Diego Blues Festival
Groove to blues music at the San Diego Blues Festival and raise money for the San Diego Food Bank. Enjoy locally brewed beers, wines, cocktails, food trucks and vendors. This all happens on Sep 10, 2022 at the Embarcadero Marina Park North.
Since its debut in 2011, the San Diego Blues Festival has become a must-attend event for blues fans from across the country each September. Past performers include Larkin Poe, Taj Mahal, Billy F Gibbons, Mavis Staples, Los Lobos, Eric Burdon & the Animals, Booker T. Jones and numerous members of the Blues Hall of Fame as well as up-and-coming bands – all who have teamed up to raise much-needed food and funds for the vital hunger-relief programs of the Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank and its North County Food Bank chapter.
For more info, visit sdbluesfest.com
EDC Summer Bash
Are you ready for the summer party of the year? We’re ready to celebrate with you, San Diego. Summer Bash is happening on Aug 31, 2022, from 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM, hosted by EDC and Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc.
Join us for an epic party celebrating San Diego innovation with 300+ of our closest friends. Enjoy a short 15-min program, live music, games, and delicious food and local drinks — all at the new SD Tech by Alexandria in Sorrento Valley.
All proceeds support the San Diego: Life. Changing. campaign’s talent attraction and retention efforts.
For more info, visit sandiegobusiness.org
Hillcrest CityFest
Don’t miss Hillcrest CityFest, San Diego’s favorite art and music festival, let’s bring everyone out to the streets to celebrate the community. Enjoy ice-cold drinks tasty food, and do a little shopping. Enjoy the artists, local vendors, and djs.
The annual celebration of community spirit will feature live bands, electric dance music DJs, arts, crafts, and food that attracts over 150,000+ visitors from San Diego and Southern California! This is San Diego’s LARGEST and BEST art and music festival– stretching nearly half a mile in size on over 9 city blocks!
For more info, visit fabuloushillcrest.com
Carlsbad Music Festival
Mark your calendars! From August 5 to 7, 2022, enjoy Carlsbad Music Festival with their excellent and innovative music by the scenic beach. From folk to jazz to classical, Carlsbad Music Festival has it all plus it features a market, food court, and beer garden for festival-goers.
Carlsbad Music Festival (CMF) describes its programming philosophy as “adventurous,” delivering an eclectic lineup of indie rock, classical, jazz, and electronic music. The three-day music festival is held every August on the beautiful coastal village of Carlsbad, California. A big bonus is over 60 free performances that complement ticketed events. There is also delicious food, an artisan fair, and a beer garden near the beach. The beer garden features an outdoor lawn stage where visitors can spread their blanket and enjoy a free concert.
For more information, visit carlsbadmusicfestival.org
San Diego Pride Festival 2022
It’s time to be OUT and PROUD, San Diego style from Jul 16, 2022, 11:00 am to Jul 17, 2022, 10:00 pm at Balboa Park.
SD Pride is Back! Get your tickets and get ready to experience a full in-person Pride Festival. This year’s theme is Justice with Joy! Enjoy the city’s biggest celebration with thousands of your closest friends while dancing to live entertainment from over 100 entertainers on 4 phenomenal stages.
For more info, visit sdpride.org
Chula Vista 4th Fest
Let’s all welcome back Chula Vista 4th Fest! The fest fireworks will be set off with special simultaneous music from local iHeart radio stations. Enjoy this even with your friends and family. Gates Open at 7 p.m. and the fireworks begin at 9 p.m. The event is free, and open to the public, and of all ages.
A spectacular fireworks display will be featured at the Chula Vista Elite Athlete Training Center (CVEATC) on the Fourth of July. Launched from athlete training grounds, excellent viewing of the fireworks is available at the CVEATC and Mountain Hawk Park. Located at 2800 Olympic Parkway, the CVEATC can accommodate a maximum number of 5,000 attendees. Free parking via the Visitor’s entrance is limited to 400 cars; attendees will be counted upon entrance. Space is limited and some parking lots may not be available at the time you arrive. Overnight parking is not allowed in any lot.
For more info, visit sandiego.org
BRO-AM Beach Fest 2022
Save the dates and join the BRO-AM Beach Fest 2022 this summer! The SWITCHFOOT BRO-AM Foundation is dedicated to giving back to the San Diego community and provides grants to nonprofit organizations that provide services to homeless, at-risk and disadvantaged youth.
- Beach Fest on 6/18/2022
- Benefit Party on 6/24/2022
At the Beach Fest, join 17,000+ attendees for a free, all ages, family-friendly community giving movement event to enjoy a whole day of surf contests, live concerts on the beach with Grammy award-winning rock band Switchfoot, special guests, brand activations, vendor booths, green initiatives, and more.
Learn how you can play your part and invest in the next generation. Visit broam.org
Del Mar Village Summer Solstice
Welcome back summer bigger and better than ever! Delicious food and drinks, fun music, ocean views, and beachy, good vibes at the Del Mar Village Summer Solstice 2022 on June 16, 2022 from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
The Del Mar Village Association, Uncle Ed’s Damn Good Vodka and Monarch Ocean Pub invite you to celebrate the beginning of summer as only Del Mar knows how.
Summer Solstice returns to Powerhouse Park, including:
- Elevated, robust bites from Del Mar Village restaurants
- Mouth watering craft cocktails, wine and beer from nationally recognized brands
- Island-inspired music from a Grammy-nominated band (we can’t say who, but trust us on this, you are going to love it!)
- Interactive food and beverage activations
- Commemorative tasting glass
Plus much more fun and excitement to be announced. You do not want to miss this must-attend event!
For more information, visit visitdelmarvillage.com