Carlsbad Flower Fields [MAR-MAY]
Located on a hillside overlooking the Pacific Ocean at the junction of I-5
freeway and Palomar Airport Rd, the Flower Fields transform each year
into a giant 50-acre rainbow of country when millions of brightly
colored Ranunculus blossoms come to life. Guests experience the brilliant yellow,
orange, soft rose, pink, red and white flowers glistening in the sun.
Old Town Special Events
Annual festivals in Old Town San Diego:
Cinco de Mayo [May 5] - Fiesta celebration of Mexican culture
St Patrick's Day Parade [MAR]
Balboa Park; Saturday;
Parade Website;
A popular San Diego tradition to celebrate the life of an legendary Irish hero.
The parade features marching bands, dance groups, celebrities, flats and equestrian teams.
The parade begins and ends at Balboa Park and travels up Fifth Ave and returns down Sixth Ave to the Festival Area.
Fiesta Cinco de Mayo [Early May - Old Town]
Mexican patriotic celebration of dance, food and historical reenactments in San Diego Old Town.
The third largest celebration of cultural, ethnic and historic heritage in the United States,
this event draws over 70,000 participants each year.
More Spring Festivals
The Greater San Diego Science and Engineering Fair - Annual event held (Late April) at Balboa Park Activity Center.
Art Walk San Diego
- This free visual and performing art celebration is set along a scenic path through Little Italy, where live entertainment and works of art are displayed in outdoor venues, studios, galleries, and businesses. [APR]
Adams Avenue Roots Festival
- Normal Heights Business District
La Jolla Festival of the Arts - (Late June) - Held on UCSD Campus - The weekend will be filled with art, music, food and fun.
Temecula Valley Balloon & Wine Festival - Temecula in early June since 1983.
International Hand Launch Glider Festival - Early June - Torrey Pines Glider Port hosted by the Torrey Pines Gulls.
Ocean Beach Street Fair - Fireworks Festival and Chili Cook-off - Late June
Mainly Mozart Festival - Month long celebration of music and art.
Borrego Grapefruit Festival - April
Coronado Main Street Motor Cars - April
- Vintage automobiles, trucks, roadsters and convertibles on display.
Ramona Air Fair - Ramona Airport - Late June
- Features aerial firefighting and historic military aviation demonstrations
La Jolla Concerts by the Sea- La Jolla Cove
- June-Aug : Oceanview backdrop for free Sunday concerts 2-4PM
Taste of GaslampGaslamp QuarterDining Festival
S.D. Scottish Highland Games - Brengle Terrace Park - Vista CA
- athletics, bagpiping, drumming, highland dancing
Sea Chanty Festival - Star of India [MAY]
- traditional seafaring music from live performers onboard a historic ship.
Festival Adventures
Carlsbad Village Street Faire - a festival that happens
on the first sunday in both May and November. Over 100 vendors and 70,000 people visit for these big weekend events.
Third Ave Cinco De Mayo - Chula Vista
- The event will feature live entertainment on three stages, authentic Mexican food, beverages, and crafts, a kids' fun zone, beer garden, a singing and dancing contest, and much more!
Del Mar Fair June
The annual fair in June for San Diego County is held at the Del Mar Fairgrounds and Racetrack. The biggest event of the year features contests,
exhibits, live music, amusement park rides, animal shows, big-name concerts, food and games. Check ahead to see the concert schedule for any particular date.
The many vendor exhibits include themes such as Design in Wood, Art Show, Home & Hobby, Flower & Garden Show and more.
Rods & Woodies Classic Car Show - 3rd Thursday on old Hwy-101 in Downtown Encinitas.
Del Mar Draft, Mule and Fresian Horse Show - June Event
Fair Website -
Incredible performances by the Anheuser-Busch Clydesdales and their vintage Studebaker beer wagon (circa 1900) impress Fairgoers
during the first weekend of the Del Mar County Fair.
Little Italy Festa Siciliana [Mid-May]
Over 20,000 are expected to attend this annual Sicilian Festival which features authentic
music, dance and cuisine of Sicily.The event features the nationally-acclaimed Roman Holiday Ensemble.
Costumed dancers will perform traditional Sicilian dance as well as swing, polka and other lively dances in a non-stop party atmosphere.
San Diego Indie Music Festival [Late Mar]
Live from North Park: Music from 70 Artists on 7 Stages
Festival Website;
A great diversity of music, art and thought representing the many cultures of San Diego.
San Diego Festival Chorus [MAY]
75 voice chorus with guest soloists and a symphony orchestra performs great classics twice each year.
Performances include instrumental ensembles and feature vocal solo artists from the greater San Diego area as well as selected members from the chorus.
Adams Avenue Roots and Folk Festival [Early May]
Free two-day music extravaganza which focuses on the promotion, preservation and performance of local and nationally touring musical acts that draws over 40,000 guests.
Enjoyment and cultural enrichment for the whole family featuring music styles such as Folk, Old Time String Bands, Cowboy, Cajun, Rockabilly, Roots-blues, Bluegrass, Celtic, Roots Rock, Honky-tonk, etc.
