July 20th: Opening Day at the Del Mar Thoroughbred Club
What’s defined as one of “the most fabulous, fashionable and fun festivities in the west,” Opening Day at Del Mar is an event not to be missed. Get ready to parade around in your most stylish, creative, outrageous hat and prepare yourself for the annual “One and Only Truly Fabulous Hats Contest.” And of course don’t forget your check book, there are plenty of fast horses waiting to gain your big bet.
July 22nd-24th: US Open Imperial Beach Sandcastle Competition
This weekend professional and amateur sand carving teams from around the country will compete in the sandcastle building competition for titles and cash prizes. Make sure you get there before 4:00pm to view the sculptures before the tides scoop them away!
July 23rd: Green Flash Brewing Company Grand Opening
Beer lovers unite! The official grand opening for the new brewery facility in Mira Mesa, equipped with a fantastic new beer garden is having their grand opening and you are invited.
July 31st: Doggie Street Festival
Promote positive change for pet homelessness! This event will be an informative experience that promotes public awareness and education on issues of responsible dog adoption. Another focus will be on decreasing overpopulation and random breeding through spay/neuter and conscientious pet guardianship.
August 14th: Hillcrest Cityfest
CityFest takes place in the heart of Hillcrest and is a huge celebration of community spirit through music, arts, crafts, and food and attracts 150,000+ attendees each year. CityFest 2011 will be on Sunday, August 14, 2011 from 12 p.m. – 8 p.m. 2011 marks the 27th year that Hillcrest will host the major street fair known as CityFest. With a rich history of community and spirit, Hillcrest has much to celebrate. Games, activities, over 250 vendors, live headliner music, a beer garden and much more, CityFest is a celebration of spirit and play each year in San Diego, California.
August 20th: Feeling Fit Festival
his FREE event will showcase an assortment of innovative ways to stay fit. There will be a variety of exciting drop-in activities for all ages, including:
o Guided trail hikes
o Sports clinics & games
o Fitness class demos
o Jump-houses for different age groups
o a 30 foot rock wall
o Fun relay races and other competitions
This fun event will have a DJ spinning energetic music to keep you moving as well as many health and fitness exhibitors with information and giveaways promoting fitness and well-being. Don’t forget that everything at the event is FREE to the public!!
The 2011 Feeling Fit Festival will take place on Saturday, August 20, 2011 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Leo Mullen Sports Park, located at 951 Via Cantebria in Encinitas (Google Maps). Parking is available in the Encinitas Ranch Shopping Center.
September 2nd: Identity Festival
he IDentity festival is a world within itself with plenty to look at, do, hear and see.
In the heartbeat of it all is the Skullcandy Main Stage. This sensory extravaganza features unparalleled production and is headlined by international house hero, Kaskade. An incomparable lineup of the hottest names in electronic music will take turns joining Kaskade for the evening including Pretty Lights, Disco Biscuits, Rusko, Avicii, Chuckie, Booka Shade, Pete Tong, Modeselektor, Jessie and the Toy Boys with special guests still being announced.
The Rockstar Energy Drinks Dim Mak Festival Stage, a wide open outer festival area, complements the size, production and lineup of the Skullcandy Main Stage. The Rockstar Energy Drinks Dim Mak Festival Stage is headlined by none other than Dim Mak’s commander-in-chief, Steve Aoki. By his side is a superstar mix and match of DJ Shadow, Etienne De Crecy, The Crystal Method, Nero, Holy Ghost!, Datsik, Hercules and the Love Affair, Le Castle Vania, Afrobeta, The Eye and Doorly with special guests still hopping on.
In addition to the Rockstar Energy Drinks Dim Mak Festival Stage, there will also be the Advent Stage featuring an amazing mix of underground DJs Steve Lawler, Manufactured Superstars, White Shadow, LA Riots, Aeroplane, Nervo, RioTGeaR, Chad Hugo, and Marshall Barnes.
The festival area itself is a huge, open and exciting space with plenty of room for relaxing, mingling, eating, drinking and of course dancing.
Art installations and creative hands-on experiences are in the works – plenty that will keep you cool in the hot summer heat and heat you up under the cool summer stars.
Music will stop at 11:00pm local time for all shows with the exception of Camden, NJ which will feature a late night set from The Disco Biscuits until 12:30am local time.
September 10th-11th: Art Walk at the Bay
ArtWalk on the Bay is an annual fine art festival at the Hilton San Diego Bayfront Park. This outdoor fair showcases the original work of many fine artist
September 11th: Del Mar Surf Dog Surfathon
Surf Dog Surf-A-Thon is a great family day at the beach for surfers and dog lovers alike.
This event will help raise awareness and money for orphaned pets while promoting responsible pet ownership.
Whether you want to surf for animals on your own or with your best four legged friend, there will be heats for both.
The funds raised will be used to support all the programs at Helen Woodward Animal Center.
*Please remember to bring money to the beach as there will be over 40 vendors, food, and an Opportunity Drawing!
September 24th: Adams Avenue Street Fair
One of the largest FREE music street fairs in California. Over 70 live music acts on 6 stages, three beer gardens,Giant Carnival rides and 300 craft & food vendors. Sponsored by the Adams Avenue Business Association.
September 18th-23rd: San Diego Restaurant Week
Extraordinary 3 course menus from San Diego’s best restaurants. Experience cuisine that delights your palate and defines the art of dining in San Diego. Choose from over 160 of San Diego’s best restaurants and enjoy a 3 course meal for $20, $30 or $40 per person, depending on the restaurant. Now is your chance to discover new restaurants and enjoy all your favorites at a discounted price!
September 28th-October 2nd: San Diego Film Fest
San Diego Film Festival is redefining the film-going experience with a new take on how you watch films. We are a buzz-building, posh-partying, red-carpet-ready film festival. American’s Finest City is our location. Our executive producers are our generous sponsors and donors, and the hundreds of volunteers you’ve come to know and love. Our crew is made up of over 300 filmmakers and actors that are gracious enough to give us the opportunity to premiere their film. And you (the film lover) are the top-billed member of our cast and our crew’s greatest asset.
To us, films are more than just movies. Hopelessly devoted to the inspiration and talent behind each film, SDFF turns every screening into a red-carpet, media-frenzied premiere (followed by an amazing after-party.) You will meet the filmmakers, mingle with the actors, and then you will be a part of a special little thing we call EXP to make your film-going experience even more memorable.
