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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 June? Then please check out this June 2019 San Diego County Calendar of Events, courtesy of our colleagues, Peggy Sue, Catherine and Kathleen, at First American Title:
San Diego County Fair | May 31-July 4 - See website for schedule | Del Mar Fairgrounds
Skip down the yellow brick road and enter into an “Oz-some” world inspired by L. Frank Baum’s classic tale, “The Wonderful Wizard of Oz.” Deep fried-food-on-a-stick, rides, animals, and games. World-class exhibits in fine art, photography, woodworking, jewelry/gems & minerals, and home & hobby, and the Paul Ecke Jr. Flower & Garden Show. The Toyota Summer Concert Series features nationally recognized entertainment. For more information: www.sdfair.com
Art Around Adams | June 1 from 12-8pm | Kensington
Experience exhibits and performances that will dazzle the eye and stir the senses. Each year we strive to infuse new and exciting artists and talents that reflect this year’s local trends in art and business. For more information: www.artaroundadams.org
San Diego Bay Festival | June 1 from 12-10pm | Embarcadero Marina Park North
Delicious specialty foods, craft beers, craft cocktails, and fine wines will all presented by local restaurants, bars, and nightclub staff. Local arts and crafts, as well as booths, will be on sale throughout the festival. For more information: www.sandiegobayfest.com
San Diego Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon Series | June 1-2 - See website for schedule | Balboa Park
Making running fun by infusing each course with live bands and cheer teams and more. For more information: www.runrocknroll.com
RB Alive! Street Fair | June 2 from 10am-4pm | Bernardo Center Drive
Visitors can partake of tasty treats, browse over 300 booths featuring arts and crafts, and gain information from regional and local businesses, service clubs and religious organizations. The Kids Zone provides rides, games and special carnival foods. For more information: 858-487-1767 | www.sdbusinesschamber.com
San Diego International Boat Show | June 6-9 - See website for schedule | Spanish Landing Park, East
Make your boating dreams a reality by checking out more than 150 boats for sale, as well as the latest nautical gear, gadgets and accessories. If you’re dreaming big, our expanded selection of 80’+ superyachts continue to grow. For more information: 949-757-5959 | www.sandiegointernationalboatshow.com
Festa do Espirito Santo | June 7-9 | United Portuguese S.E.S. Hall, San Diego
Celebrate Portuguese Heritage by joining in the city’s oldest ethnic festival, Festa do Espirito Santo, that commemorates Portugal’s Queen St. Isabel. For more information: www.upses.com
San Diego Greek Festival | June 7-9 | St. Spyridon Greek Orthodox Church: 3655 Park Boulevard
We enjoy sharing our heritage, culture, music, traditions, customs and culinary skills with you, our neighbors and friends in San Diego and Southern California. For more information: 619-297-4165 | www.sdgreekfestival.com
The Toast of the Coast Wine Competition & Festival | June 8 from 12-7pm | Del Mar Fairgrounds
Your ticket will include unlimited 1-oz samples of wines entered in the 2019 Toast of the Coast Wine Competition. When you find one you like, you’ll be able to buy bottles to take home. For more information: www.thetoastofthecoast.com
National City Gets Active | June 8 at 9am | Kimball Park
Once completing the scavenger hunt you are welcomed to a FREE community breakfast in the Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center which will include community presentations and kid zone. For more information: www.nationalcityca.gov
Marine Corps Mud Run | June 8-9 - See website for schedule | Camp Pendleton
10K, 5K and 1K races. There will be over 300 Marines “motivating” participants along the course, as well as Military vehicle displays. T-shirt, finisher medal, free parking and parking shuttle, post-race refreshments and course-aid/hydration stations. For more information: www.marinecorpsmudrun.com
Inter-Tribal Powwow | June 8-9 from Sat 10am-11pm, Sun 10:30am-6pm | Mission San Luis Rey
Join the San Luis Rey Band of Luiseño Mission Indians for the Annual Inter-Tribal Powwow with arts and craft booths, food, dancers, drums, an opportunity drawing and contest dancing. For more information: www.slrmissionindians.org
San Diego Festival of the Arts | June 8-9 from 10am-6pm | San Diego County Waterfront Park
Showcasing stunning works of painting, sculpture, photography, glass, jewelry, ceramics, wood, fiber and mixed media from nearly 200 world renowned artists. A silent auction and wine and beer garden all contribute towards this philanthropic effort spearheaded by the Torrey Pines Kiwanis Foundation. For more information: 619-744-0534 | www.sdfestivalofthearts.org
Beer & Sake Festival | June 13 from 4-10pm | USS Midway www.japan-society.org
The Japan Society’s Beer & Sake Festival is a unique and popular charity tasting event featuring local restaurants serving sumptuous appetizers and breweries pouring tasty beers and sakes. The festival also includes art booths, a silent auction, a raffle, and exciting entertainment. For more information: www.japan-society.org
Wild Night Out | June 13 from 6-9:30pm | San Diego Zoo
Join us for an evening of music, socializing, and animal friends, and a preview of Jungle Bells at the San Diego Zoo! Adults—ages 21 and up only—can visit parts of the Zoo, savor a complimentary beverage, talk with a keeper, meet some animal ambassadors, and enjoy a variety of music! For more information: www.sandiegozoo.org
REINS of Life Golf Tournament | June 14 from 11:30am | Golf Club of California, Fallbrook
Benefiting REINS Therapeutic Horsemanship Program and Fallbrook Child Development Center. A day of golfing and fun with competitions, contests, and hole prizes including a shot at a $10,000 prize for a Hole in One! Longest Drive, Closest to the Pin, and Putting Contests with the chance to win great prizes. For more information: 760-731-9168 | www.reinsprogram.org
Cooper Family Foundation Juneteenth | June 15 from 11am-6pm | 2900 Block of Imperial Ave.
Juneteenth is the oldest known celebration commemorating the ending of slavery in the United States. In loving memory of Sidney Cooper, Sr. Featuring Dazz Band. For more information: www.cfjuneteenth.com
Sam Hinton Folk Festival | June 15 from 11am-5pm | Old Poway Park
This wonderful outdoor event will feature musical performances, musical workshops, group jams and an open mic stage. A great variety of folk music will be offered including Bluegrass, Olde Time, Irish music, and much more. For more information: www.poway.org
Wine, Brews & Blues Festival | June 15 from 5:30-10pm | Pala Mesa Resort, Fallbrook
Wine & Handcrafted Beer Tastings, silent auction, live music, dancing, beer n’ brats courtyard, tasty bites by local restaurants. For more information: www.bonsallrotary.com
Taste of Gaslamp | June 15-16 from 1-4pm | Gaslamp Quarter, San Diego
Showcasing the excellent dining options available in our vibrant district. For more information: 619-233-5227 | www.tasteofgaslamp.com
San Diego Wooden Boat Festival | June 15-16 - Sat 9am-5pm, Sun 9am-4pm | Koehler Kraft Boat Yard
Live music, a galley run by members of the Koehler Family along with a few dedicated volunteers, a variety of booths, activities for children and a raffle with a large assortment of valuable items donated from local businesses. For more information: www.koehlerkraft.com
Taste of Little Italy | June 19 from 5-9pm | Piazza della Famiglia
Each year, our neighborhood’s one-of-a-kind eateries open their doors for food lovers to enjoy a sample of each restaurant’s most popular dishes, including appetizers, entrees, desserts and beverages. For more information: www.tasteoflittleitalysd.com
Summer Solstice | June 20 from 5-8pm | Powerhouse Park, Del Mar
Enjoy Del Mar’s favorite local eateries and California’s best wineries, breweries and distilleries. With balmy ocean breezes, amazing front-row sunset views, and live music, this is the way Del Mar celebrates summer! For more information: 858-735-3650 | www.visitdelmarvillage.com
Make Music Day | June 21 from 10am-4pm | Museum of Making Music, Carlsbad
Explore the world of instrument making through a variety of stations where kids and their families can “Make ‘n Play” their own musical instruments. Jump on stage and play your new instruments along with ukuleles, drums and percussion instruments provided by the Museum. For more information: 760-304-5844 | www.museumofmakingmusic.org
Movies & More by the Lake | June 21 from 6-10pm | Santee Lakes Recreation Preserve
Bring your blankets and join us for a movie (“Ralph Breaks the Internet”) under the stars! Food Trucks and snack bar treats will be on site for your munching pleasure. Parking is $10 per carload of movie goers and movie is free. For more information: www.santeelakes.com
California Wine Festival | June 21-22 | Park Hyatt Aviara Resort, Carlsbad
California’s best wineries pouring hundreds of vintage red and white wines, complemented by dozens of the region’s top chefs and specialty food purveyors serving gourmet appetizers along with live music. For more information: www.californiawinefestival.com
Ocean Beach Street Fair & Chili Cook-Off | June 22 from 10am-8pm | Newport Avenue, Point Loma
Join more than 70,000 visitors for an oceanfront chili cook-off, an array of food and merchandise vendors, 4 stages of continuous music, the Community Mural Project, a Local Art & Artisans showcase, and more. For more information: www.OceanBeachSanDiego.com
U.S. Police & Fire Championships | June 22-29 | Various Locations Throughout the County
Athletes representing law enforcement, fire, prisons and border patrol from across the country, competing Olympic-style sports. For more information: www.uspfc.org
Fairy Festival | June 22-23 | San Diego Botanic Garden, Encinitas
Wear your fairy costume or come as you are. Create a fairy house, make fairy treasures, leave messages on the wishing bush, or shop in the Fairyland market. Be sure to bring your camera for a picture with the Fairy Queen. For more information: www.sdbgarden.org
Festival of Yoga | June 23 from 8am-3pm | Waterfront Park: 1600 Pacific Hwy
This free, all-ages event will feature guided yoga, meditation, music, a vendor marketplace, and other activities intended to instill peace and to inspire and empower people of all ages and walks of life. For more information: www.festivalofyogasandiego.org
San Diego Smooth Jazz Festival | June 28-30 | Embarcadero Marina Park North
This three-day event combines the soothing sounds of smooth jazz, a variety of delicious cuisine, and an amazing atmosphere that creates an unparalleled experience. For more information: 562-424-0013 | www.sandiegosmoothjazzfestival.com
Switchfoot BRO-AM | June 29 from 7am-5pm | Moonlight Beach, Encinitas
Surf contests, free concert, numerous vendor booths...all to celebrate community and to raise awareness and funds for local youth organizations. For more information: www.broam.org
Oceanside Independence Day Parade | June 30 from 10am-12pm | South Coast Highway
Join us as it marches up Coast Highway from Wisconsin Street to Civic Center Drive. Viewing of the parade is available from the sidewalks along the entire route. Spectators are encouraged to bring folding chairs. For more information: www.oceansideparade.com