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Live in or planning a visit to the San Diego area? Looking for some fun things to see and do there in April? Then please check out this April 2019 San Diego County Calendar of Events, courtesy of our colleagues, Peggy Sue, Catherine and Kathleen, at First American Title:
Seven Seas Craft Beer & Food Festival | Thru Apr. 28 | SeaWorld San Diego
Featuring craft beer from favorite local breweries, plus fresh international cuisine infused with local, sustainable ingredients and unique signature flavors from around the world. Price included with park admission. For more information: www.seaworld.com/san-diego
Sounds and Swells | Apr. 1 at 7pm | Stone Brewing Liberty Station
Pairs a curated selection of surf footage with a live performance by the Hausmann Quartet. Food and drink are available for purchase. Lawn chairs or blankets are recommended. For more information: www.artofelan.org
Goodguys Meguiar’s Del Mar Nationals | Apr. 5-7 | Del Mar Fairgrounds
A colorful “Full Throttle Fun” hot rod & custom car automotive themed festival featuring over 2,500 hot rods, customs, classics, street rods, muscle cars & trick trucks through 1987 vintage. For more information: 925-838-9876 | www.good-guys.com
Uncorked: San Diego | Apr. 6 from 1-5pm | Embarcadero Marina Park North
Enjoy over 200 wines and champagnes from across the globe, gourmet food trucks, live dj, lawn games and more! For more information: www.uncorkedwinefestivals.com
North Park Festival of Beers | Apr. 6 from 12-4pm | Historic Lafayette Hotel
More than 50 beers from the best breweries on the planet! For more information: www.northparkbeerfest.com
Peg Leg Smith Liar’s Contest | Apr. 6 from 7:15-10pm | Anza-Borrego Desert State Park
Sign up is on arrival at the contest site, which is held at the Peg Leg Smith memorial. Bring a lawn chair and refreshments! For more information: www.borregospringschamber.com
Race for Autism | Apr. 6 from 7am-12pm | Balboa Park
A SUPERHERO 5K chip timed run, 5K walk or 1-mile Family Fun Walk, scenic Balboa Park course, educational resource fair, children’s activities, music, commemorative medals, t-shirts, capes for kids, prizes, and refreshments. For more information: www.raceforautism.org
San Diego Crew Classic | Apr. 6-7 from 6am-7pm | Crown Point Shores
An athletic event with rowers at the peak of physical fitness, and a social gathering for enthusiasts to enjoy great local food, a beer garden with SD’s famous local craft breweries, and shopping. For more information: www.crewclassic.org
Julian Gold Rush Days | Apr. 6-7 from 10am-5pm | Julian Farm: 4381 Highway 78
The old-fashioned mining camp will offer re-enactors, an arts and crafts market, food and drink, old fashioned laundry, free parking and family fun. For more information: www.juliangoldrushdays.com
Carlsbad 5000 | Apr. 6-7 from 7am-4pm | Jefferson St & Grand Ave
The event features multiple age-group races throughout the morning leading up to the legendary pro women’s and men’s races. The “Party by the Sea” gets started as soon as the first runners cross the finish line. For more information: www.carlsbad5000.com
Campagnolo GranFondo San Diego | Apr. 7 from 5am-5:30pm | Little Italy
Southern California meets Italy in this celebration of cycling, food, and San Diego’s picturesque water front. For more information: www.sdgranfondo.com
Triton 5K & Festival | Apr. 7 at 7:30am | UCSD
The 3.1 mile, USATF-sanctioned course is a scenic trek through the heart of campus, past towering eucalyptus groves and familiar campus landmarks. For more information: https://5k.ucsd.edu
Black Mountain Trail Run | Apr. 7 from 6-11:30am /|Black Mountain Ranch State Park
All participants get a great race t-shirt, cool finisher medal, hot breakfast, coffee, entry into the raffle of swag, and the satisfaction of completing one of the best races around! For more information: www.trailrace.com
Bloom Bash | Apr. 12 at 7pm | SD Museum of Art, Balboa Park
The high voltage celebration to kick off Art Alive 2019. With food & cocktails, art installations & performers, BLOOM BASH attendees love to dance the night away. For more information: www.sdmart.org
La Jolla Concours D’Elegance | Apr. 12-14 | La Jolla Cove lawn
Over 150 spectacularly restored vehicles and a spectacular vintage aviation show featuring the finest restored aircrafts from yesteryear. For more information: www.lajollaconcours.com
Gaslight Gathering 9 | Apr. 12-14 | Handlery Hotel, San Diego
A convention to promote Steampunk and Victoriana aesthetics as it relates to dress, art, music, crafts, pop culture, & literature. For more information: www.gaslightgathering.org
VinDiego Wine & Food Festival | Apr. 13 from 3-7pm | SD County Waterfront Park
Over 70 Top Tier Wineries and 25 of San Diego’s very best Chefs come together to create San Diego’s Classy Wine and Food Experience! For more information: www.vindiego.com
Heartbreak Ridge Run | Apr. 13 from 8am-1pm | Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton
Half marathon, 10K, 5K and 1K kids run. For Marines and Civilians Ages 4 and Up. For more information: www.mccscp.com/heartbreak
Taste of Hillcrest | Apr. 13 from 12-4pm | 5th Avenue and University Ave
More than 35 Hillcrest restaurants are participating, giving foodies a chance to sample some of their signature dishes. For more information: www.fabuloushillcrest.com
SD Beach & Bay Half Marathon, 5K & 10K | Apr. 13 from 6:30am-12pm | Tecolote Shores Park, San Diego
Stick around because the party starts at the finish line with live music, a beer garden (your first beer is on us!), snacks, photo opportunities, and more. For more information: www.sandiegobeachandbayhalfmarathon.com
Coronado Flower Show | Apr. 13-14 from Sat 1-5pm, Sun 10am-4pm | Spreckels Park
Exhibits surround a central gazebo which stages continuous live music entertainment, announcements, and trophy presentations. Food pavilion and beer garden on site! For more information: www.coronadoflowershow.com
San Diego Botanic Garden ArtFest | Apr. 13-14 from 9am-5pm | 230 Quail Gardens Dr., Encinitas
Many of these fantastic sculptors, painters, glass artists, potters, gourd and fiber artists who participate in ArtFest will also provide interesting demonstrations of their craft. For more information: www.sdbgarden.org
SD Magazine’s Best of North County Party | Apr. 14 from 4-7pm | Park Hyatt Aviara, Carlsbad
A sunset celebration of the top restaurants, breweries and businesses in NoCo. For more information: www.sandiegomagazine.com
Fallbrook Avocado Festival | Apr. 14 from 9am-5pm | E Alvarado St & S Main Ave
Check out the crazy cooking contest entries, buy funky avocado-themed gifts and enjoy bands, live entertainment and friendly beer gardens. For more information: www.fallbrookchamberofcommerce.org
Chicano Park Day Celebration | Apr. 20 from 10am-5pm | Logan Av & Cesar E Chavez Parkway
Performances by ballet folklórico groups and numerous live bands, lowrider car show coordinated by Amigos Car Club, vendor booths, kids arts workshop and speakers. For more information: www.chicano-park.com
Easter Bash at Belmont Park | Apr. 21 from 8am-5pm | 3190 Mission Blvd
Egg hunts, activities for children, Easter Bunny photo op, live music, entertainment and FREE parking; PLUS, brunch on the boardwalk will be offered at the beachfront restaurants. For more information: www.belmontpark.com
Taste of Liberty Station | Apr. 24 from 5-9pm | 2460 Historic Decatur Rd., San Diego
Enjoy live entertainment and art demos at, while indulging in all of the delicious bites of neighborhood’s restaurants. For more information: www.libertystation.com
Lakeside Rodeo | Apr. 26-28 | Lakeside Rodeo Grounds
Four full rodeo performances featuring the 7 events of rodeo to include bull riding, bareback riding, saddle bronc riding, steer wrestling, calf roping, barrel racing (WPRA), tie down roping, and team roping. For more information: www.lakesiderodeo.com
Barrio Logan Grand Prix | Apr. 27 from 7:15am-5:30pm | Beardsley St. & Newton St.
Fast-paced bicycle racing by pro racers, top-level amateurs, a community walk, and a fun children’s cycling event. For more information: www.sdbc.org/barrio-logan
San Diego Shaka Fest | Apr. 27 from 8am-4pm | De Anza Cove Park
A Fusion of Hawaiian Culture, Arts, & Athletics! Youth-only canoe regatta, SUP race for adults and keiki’s, stages of da kine Hawaiian and Tahitian entertainment, boutique vendors and island inspired food vendors to enjoy. For more information: www.sandiegoshakafest.com
Adams Avenue Unplugged | Apr. 27 from 12-10pm | Adams Ave
The event will feature live musical performances staged inside restaurants, bars, coffee houses and galleries lining the neighborhood. For more information: www.adamsavenuebusiness.com
San Diego Kids Expo & Fair | Apr. 27 from 10am-5pm | Del Mar Fairgrounds
Inside, expect to see 150 local and national companies that have products and services catered to kids and families. Get your wristbands and head to the outdoor fair! For more information: www.sandiegokidsexpo.com
Mission Valley Craft Beer & Food Festival | Apr. 27 from 1:30-5pm | SDCCU Stadium
Beer, food, and spirits all included! All guests MUST be 21 years of age. For more information: www.mvcbf.com
Spring Garden & Butterfly Festival | Apr. 27 from 9am-3pm | Cuyamaca College, El Cajon
The festival features various kid friendly activities such as tour of the Butterfly Pavilion, Butterfly Releases, the Pollinator Party & the Butterfly Discovery Lab, an appearance by Ms. Smarty-PlantsTM and Storytime with Miss Metamorphosis. For more information: www.cuyamaca.edu
Mission Federal ArtWalk | Apr. 27-28 from 11am-6pm | Little Italy
More than 300 artists filling 17 square blocks of the iconic urban neighborhood with art, craftsmanship and beautiful goods, this event attracts artists from across the globe. For more information: www.artwalksandiego.org
Encinitas Spring Street Fair | Apr. 27-28 from 9am-5pm | Highway 101 between D and J Streets
Over 450 unique food, arts and crafts vendors plus 4 entertainment stages, children’s rides, Dog Zone, Kids Zone, Bike Valets, and a Beer Garden! For more information: 760-943-1950 | www.kennedyfaires.com/encinitas
La Jolla Half Marathon & Shores 5K | Apr. 28 from 6:30-11am | Del Mar Fairgrounds
The course follows a scenic coastal route before reaching the challenging climb to the summit of Torrey Pines State Park and finishes at La Jolla Cove. For more information: 760-692-2900 | www.lajollahalfmarathon.com
San Diego Earth Fair | Apr. 28 from 10am-5pm | Balboa Park
More than 300 exhibitors, theme areas, a Food Pavilion, a special Children’s Activity Area, four entertainment venues, the Children’s Earth Parade, the eARTh Gallery arts and crafts show, and the Cleaner Car Concourse. For more information: www.earthdayweb.org
MotorCars on MainStreet Car Show | Apr. 28 from 10am-3pm | Downtown Coronado
Featuring over 400 pre-73 restored classic, rod and custom cars & trucks. For more information: 619-437-0254 | www.coronadomainstreet.com
Foxy Trail Half Marathon & 5K | Apr. 28 from 7am | Rancho Bernardo Community Park
The out-n-back 5K is flat and fast with lots of lake views and single track technical trail. This is race #1 in the annual Dirt Devil Half Marathon Series. For more information: www.dirtdevilracing.com