Welcome to San Diego Blog | July 26, 2016

San Diego August 2016 Calendar

8/4 – 8/6 – Julian Starfest | Menghini Winery, 1150 Julian Orchards Ln, Julian  | See website for times | Four day festival focused around the field of astronomy.

8/5 – Vans Warped Tour | Qualcomm Stadium | 11:00 a.m.  | The Vans Warped Tour is established as one of America’s premiere music and lifestyle festivals of the summer, breaking up-and-coming indie talent as well as showcasing major established artists since 1995.

8/6 – Annual Clairemont Family Days | South Clairemont | 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. | Festival with music entertainment, pancake breakfast, pony rides, carnival, arts & craft vendors & more!

8/6 – Annual Balboa Park 8-mile & 3-mile Runs | Balboa Park – East side, off Park Blvd & Presidents Way | 7:30 – 10:00 a.m. | See website for fees | Courses are through and around Balboa Park.

8/7 – Annual Lemon Festival | Downtown Chula Vista – Third Ave from E St to Roosevelt | 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. | FREE | For More Information 619-422-1982 | Live entertainment on three stages, international foods, hand crafters, contests & lemons galore!

8/5 – Point Loma Summer Concerts |Optimist Field at Point Loma Park, 1049 Catalina Blvd | See website for times | FREE | Outdoor concert with various bands.

8/7 – Summer movies in the Park | Waterfront Park, 1600 Pacific Hwy | Begins at dusk | Free | Join us at the County of San Diego Waterfront Park for a night under the stars and a movie in the park.

8/7 – Free to Breathe 5K Fun Run/Walk| Point Loma – Liberty Station NTC Park, Farragut Rd | 6:45 – 10:00 a.m. | Event promoting awareness of and raising money for lung cancer research.

8/13 – Dog Days of Summer Canine Festival & Contest | Cardiff by the Sea – Aberdeen Dr & Newcastle Ave | 9:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. | Dog contests, custom pet products, animal adoptions, live music, food, doggie photo booth & crafts, silent auction, raffle & more.

8/14 – Annual CityFest | Hillcrest – 5th Ave & University | 12:00 – 10:30 p.m. | FREE | Popular arts & crafts festival with 250+ vendors, games, activities, beer garden, food & more.

8/19 – 8/21 – Annual Summergrass Bluegrass Music Festival | Vista – Antique Gas & Steam Engine Museum, 2040 N Santa Fe Ave | Gates open 8:00 a.m. | Family oriented event with live music, food, music workshops, jam sessions, vendors & activities for kids.

8/21 – America’s Finest City Half Marathon & 5K | Cabrillo National Monument & Balboa Park | 7:00 a.m. start | Half marathon begins at Cabrillo National Park and ends in the Pan-American Plaza in Balboa Park, 5k begins and ends at Pan-American Plaza.

8/20 – 8/21 – World Bodysurfing Championships | Oceanside Pier | Begins at 6am | Body surfers from around the world will compete in their respective age divisions for trophies and prizes.

8/27 – 8/28 – San Diego Spirits Festival | Port Pavilion on Broadway Pier  | Sat, 2-6pm; Sun 2-5pm | 21+ Event  | Refer to website for pricing & tickets | Cocktail culinary and cultural event where the world of craft spirits, high profile liquors and fine cuisine unite overlooking a sun-drenched San Diego Bay.

8/28 – Annual Bike the Bay | Downtown San Diego – Embarcadero Marina Park South | 7:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. | 25-mile fun bike ride that begins and ends at Embarcadero Marina Park South, food, entertainment & beer garden.

9/3 – 9/5  Festival of Sail 2016 | San Diego Bay – Maritime Museum of San Diego, 1492 North Harbor Dr | Refer to website for schedule | Annual event held each Labor Day weekend includes live entertainment, petting zoo, cannon battles, pirates, 150 vendors, racing yachts and more.


Written by: Dannecker & Associates

Categories: Entertainment, Experience, Featured Posts, San Diego Attractions, San Diego Events, Uncategorized

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