Street Scene San Diego - July Pop Music Festival
PO Box 2671, La Jolla, CA 92038;
Festival Website;
First started in 1984, Today, Street Scene has emerged as a premiere musical event presenting top-rated artists along with a diverse array
of musical styles. From Grammy winners to emerging artists, the event continues to preserve its reputation as the top urban music festival in the country.
The new venue outside of Qualcomm Stadium will be Street Scene's largest site to date.
Orange County Fair July
Big three-week event with arcade rides, shows, concerts and much more.
Mainly Mozart - Gaslamp Quarter Summer Music Festival
With a new home at the landmark Balboa Theater in San Diego's Gaslamp Quarter.
Showcase for international performers and homegrown talent including the Mainly Mozard Summer Festival,
Classics for Kids, California Ballet Company and San Diego Men's Chorus.
This annual summer festival program of classical orchestral and chamber music, bringing world class music to the San Diego.
San Diego Mariachi Festival - July
Festival Website;
Since 1999, this live music festival showcase has been sponsored by the San Diego County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.
Highlights include the vibrant sounds of mariachi, salsa and Norteno bands along with traditional folk art exhibits and marketplace.
The Mariachi Festival, which draws an average 5,000 music fans from all over North America,
is one of the primary fundraising events for the Chamber’s Scholarship Foundation.
Festival Adventures
Red, White and Boom - Patriotic 4th of July Celebration at Legoland California
Rods & Woodies Classic Car Show - 3rd Thursday on old Hwy-101 in Downtown Encinitas.
Del Mar Summer Solstice [JUN]
- Come experience delectable culinary creations from Del Mar’s highly regarded restaurants, enjoy selections from some of California’s best wineries
and breweries and participate in a lively silent/live auction. Backed by the enticing sounds of steel drums, amazing front-row sunset views and balmy ocean breezes this is the way Del Mar celebrates the arrival of summer!
Fourth of July Celebration
A number of locations feature daytime parades, festivals and evening fireworks in honor of American Independence Day.
- Sea World San Diego - Late Night Fireworks
- Legoland California - Late Night Fireworks
- Bringle Terrace - Vista - Late Night Fireworks
- San Diego Harbor - Late Night Fireworks
Old Town Special Events
Annual festivals in Old Town San Diego:
Latin American Festival [Aug 1]
- annual festival presents one of the nation's most extensive collections of authentic Mexican folk art, traditional clothing and textiles.
Rods & Woodies Classic Car Show - 3rd Thursday on old Hwy-101 in Downtown Encinitas.
Taste of Main Street - Encinitas International Food Festival
Celebrate Dance Festival [Late Aug] - Eveoke Dance Theater sponsors this three day event (free to public) featuring over 50 major dance groups.
Chula Vista Annual Lemon Festival - 3rd Ave Village - [AUG]
- Did you know Chula Vista was once the Lemon Capital of the world? The Lemon Festival will be featuring art, craft vendors, food booths, a kids' fun zone, a classic car show, and live entertainment on Third Avenue between "E" and "G" Streets.
La Jolla Music SummerFest [AUG]
Festival Website; 858-459-3728;
Heir to a distinguished tradition reaching back to the Musical Arts Society of La Jolla founded in 1941
presenting the finest classical music and musicians in the world.
Lemon Grove Jazz & Art Festival [SEPT]
Six hours of music, art and festival fun.
Old Town Art Festival [SEP]
With over 150 contemporary artists, fine craft, fashion and home décor artisans, international foods, and continuous live entertainment.
An estimated 35,000 visitors will wander the historic Old Town area to review museum quality art and sculpture works.
