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San Diego hosts many events, from seasonal  and holiday to music street festivals to sporting events
or outside the city in 'nature', such a desert flowers blooming.
There are also many international and
ethnic celebrations featuring food, music and dance.
Or, you can get out of the city and visit San Diego's backcountry to attend one of the local villages events- from parades to rodeos to barn dances!.
Click on the season or month and check out what's happening!
dates included when known, otherwise *to be announced. Links to official sites of event when available.
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  • SAN DIEGO EVENTS FOR JANUARY 2008

Whale Watching-(December to March)
Daytrip cruises available through a number of companies including-

Hornblower
*(now with Wyland art, whale report)

San Diego Harbor Excursion
H & M Landing-
La Jolla Whale Watching Kayak Tours
For Longer trips -
'Baja Airventures'
'Spirit of Adventure'
'Searcher'
'Baja Discovery'

Whale photos courtesy of 'Hornblower' and 'Baja Airventures'


Carlsbad Marathon
*(formerly the 'San Diego Marathon')
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Annual Winter marathon along the northern coast of  San Diego,
and the city of Carlsbad. Organized by- In Motion Events

San Diego Boat Show
www.sandiegoboatshow.com

 


'Cirque du Soleil' in San Diego- 'Corteo'...
which means "cortege" in Italian, is a joyous procession, a festive parade imagined by a clown.
Corteo opens on January 11, 2008 to Feb. 17, 2008
Under the Grand Chapiteau at Del Mar Fairgrounds
www.cirquedusoleil.com



Buick Invitational Golf Tournament
at Torrey Pines

January 21-28 2008
www.buickinvitational.com


Circus Vargas-
Circus Vargas
Circus Vargas is back!

SAN DIEGO - #January 31 to February 4-
San Diego , California- Presidents Way & Park -MAP

NATIONAL CITY- February 7 to February 11
National City - Sweetwater Rd. Exit from 1-805 Freeway -MAP
El Cajon Westfield Parkway- February 14-18
Johnson Ave. Exit from the I-8 Freeway (map)
Vista/Oceanside- Guajome County Park- February 21- 25
Santa Fe Ave., North of Bobier Dr. (map)


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  • SAN DIEGO EVENTS FOR FEBRUARY 2008
SAN DIEGO BLACK HISTORY MONTH
www.blackhistoricalsociety.org
signonsandiego

' USA SEVENS'- IRB WORLD SEVENS SERIES
INTERNATIONAL RUGBY TOURNAMENT & FESTIVAL
SAN DIEGO, CA, February 9-10 at PETCO Park
The rugby world is coming to San Diego for the USA Sevens IRB World Sevens Series International Rugby Tournament 5th annual USA SEVENS event featuring 16 nations, playing in 44 matches.Date: February 9-10 at PETCO Park, also home for the Major League Baseball San Diego Padres.Rugby Sevens: Played on the same size field as traditional 15 a-side rugby, sevens rugby is played with only seven players per team. Pure speed and athleticism is the foundation for sevens rugby. The game is played with non-stop action, thrill attacks and game saving tackles in fourteen minute matches.USA Sevens International Fan Festival: Located in the outfield adjacent to PETCO Park the International Festival will be February 9-10 featuring live music throughout the weekend, food and rugby clinics in a fun and spirited atmosphere for rugby fans of all ages. The International Fan Festival will be the place to be for San Diegan s and rugby enthusiasts who make the Gaslamp Quarter a fun place to party throughout the year. The International Fan Festival will showcase all the amazing qualities that rugby offers as The World s Contact Sport .
The USA SEVENS event will feature the world s best national sevens teams. Countries that will be participating in the tournament include:
United States, Mexico, Wales , Australia, England, Scotland, France, New Zealand, Kenya, West Indies, Chile, Canada, South Africa, Samoa, Argentina, and 2007 USA Sevens defending champion, Fiji.Television: The USA SEVENS event will be televised by over 25 international broadcasters, reaching 130 countries, 160 million homes and broadcast in 6 continents and in 10 different languages. Networks who carried the event last year included: Versus, ESPN, Setanta Sports, J Sports, Sky Sports, BBC, Euro Sport.FR and TV NZTickets: USA SEVENS matches at PETCO Park are priced from $25 to seats priced at $215 that include a variety of hospitality options. Two-day tickets are $50-$400. In addition there are other discounted ticket offers available for military and youth. Tickets can be purchased by calling 888-rugby-7s or visit the event website at www.usasevens.com
Media Contact: Rick Schloss at 619 682-3407 or via email at rickschlosspr@aol.com

Brazil Carnaval
Brazil Carnaval San Diego 2008 Copa Airlines & Brazilian Promotions present the 16th Annual San Diego Brazilian Mardi Gras Ball Saturday, February 2, 2008 @ 4th & "B" the "Best" Carnaval venue on the West Coast. San Diego Brazil Carnaval 2008 features Flavio Riberio e Unidos da California Samba School, Mark Lamson e Sol e Mar, Chalo Eduardo, Samba CHOPPS, Capoeira Brasil, ElektroVibe Tribe and the Shimmy Sisters Carnaval Bands, Capoeira, Parades, and Mardi Gras Beads. Rich in beauty and color our Carnaval presents a “Spectacular Samba Show” featuring dancers in glittering costumes adorned in sequins, beads and feathers accompanied by percussionists playing the authentic Batucada rhythms of Rio de Janeiro
QUOTE: "...It's hard to beat San Diego's Brazil Carnival (brazilcarnival.com).
The event is more Latin than Cajun, with samba music, body paint, What to drink? Brahma beer imported from Brazil..." Paul Tolme / Newsweek Magazine

Bird Festival
2008 San Diego Bird Festival

February 6 through 11, 2008
Marina Village Conference Center in Mission Bay

www.sandiegoaudubon.org/birdfest.htm

Chinese New Year
Date: February 16th and 17th (Saturday/Sunday) Year of the Rat
Chinese Year of the Rat, San Diego
(Year 4706)
Hours: 10:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. (Saturday)
10:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. (Sunday)
Admission: Free of Charge
Location: Third Avenue and J Street - MAP
Downtown San Diego


Mardi Gras
San Diego's Mardi Gras Celebration
in the Gaslamp Quarter
Fat Tuesday, 5 Febraury 2008


Annual Heritage Day Parade
Saturday, February 23, 2008, 10am until 4pm

A parade showcasing San Diego's many ethnic groups that make up the San Diego community.
Arts, crafts, vendor booths, live entertainment.
Parade Starting Location: The corner of Logan & Euclid Ave.

Festival: At Market Creek Plaza, near the corner of Market St. & Euclid Ave.
INFO-Mailing Address:P.O. Box 740352
San Diego, CA 92174-0352
Office (619) 262-0334, Fax (619) 262-0365
Email: info@heritagedayparade.org


San Dieguito Half Marathon

Vietnamese Tet Fest
Please contact us for more detailed information regarding the San Diego Tet Festival,
sponsorship, vendor, or the hosting organization.
Tet Co-Chairs:
S
u Nguyen - (619) 793 - 6654 & Thuy Huynh - (619) 300 - 8456
email: chair@sdtet.com


Whale Watching-(December to March)
Daytrip cruises available through a number of companies including-

Hornblower
*(now with Wyland art, whale report)

San Diego Harbor Excursion
H & M Landing-
La Jolla Whale Watching Kayak Tours
For Longer trips -
'Baja Airventures'
'Spirit of Adventure'
'Searcher'
'Baja Discovery'

Whale photos courtesy of 'Hornblower' and 'Baja Airventures'


 
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  • SAN DIEGO EVENTS FOR MARCH 2008

    10th Annual 'Wine & Dine'
    May 17th, 2008 Wine & Dine - Hard Rock Hotel-San Diego
    info-619-284-9281
    ElderHelp of San Diego’s Wine and Dine is one of the largest food and wine events in San Diego,
    featuring premier regional wines from California and Baja California with food from some of San Diego’s most prominent restaurants.

28th Annual St. Patricks Parade
Saturday, March 15, 2008 11:00 am,
RAIN OR SHINE!
The 27th Annual San Diego St. Patrick's Day Parade - Celebrating the Culinary Arts
& Hospitality Industry
Saturday, March 17, 2007, 11:00 am
Balboa Park - LOCATION MAP
Other Saint Patrick's Day Festivals
in San Diego-

East San Diego, Rancho San Diego
Hooley's Saint Patrick's Day Bash
2955 Jamacha Rd, California . USA 92019
Phone: (619) 670-PINT (7468)
Sham Rock-in the Gaslamp
San Diego's St. Patrick's Day Celebration
in the Gaslamp Quarter
Saturday, 17 March 2007, 2pm-Midnight

Irish Pubs Around San Diego-

South-
McDini's National City

Central-
Downtown-
Blarney Stone,
The Field,
Dublin Square, Hennessey's,
Adams Ave.-
Ould Sod, Rosie O'Grady's

East-

North Coastal-

North Inland-


Anza-Borrego Desert Spring Flowers Bloom ( March - April )
With Winter rains Spring flowers bloom in the Anza Borrego Desert.
www.anzaborrego.statepark.org/wildflowers.html
www.desertusa.com
 
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  • SAN DIEGO EVENTS FOR APRIL 2008

    *-Borrego Springs Grapefruit Festival

    La Jolla 1/2 Marathon
    This Half Marathon goes from Del mar to La Jolla,
    up and over Torrey Pines State Park.
    Rugged and challenging course!

    MAP *( NOT official course map!)

    Earth Day Fair
    EarthFair 2008
    Sunday, April 20, 2008
    Balboa Park 10am - 5pm
    - MAP

    Our annual EarthFair in Balboa Park is the largest free annual environmental fair in the world. EarthFair 2008 will be our 19th anniversary. Each year, the EarthFair draws around 60,000 visitors.


    Adams Avenue Roots Festival 2008
    35th Annual Adams Avenue Roots & Folk Festival
    Saturday & Sunday, May 3rd and 4th, 2008

    * FREE!


    Lakeside Rodeo 2007
    43rd Annual Lakeside Rodeo
    Professional Rodeo Cowboy Association
    Friday, April 27, Saturday, April 28, Sunday, April 29
    Lakeside Rodeo

The ART OF PHOTOGRAPHY SHOW 2008 is an international exhibition of photographic art which will take place April 25 - May 23,
2008 at the elegant Lyceum Theatre Gallery, located in the historic Gaslamp Quarter of downtown San Diego, California.
The Opening Reception Gala will be on Friday, April 25th, and will be a world class event!
The ART OF PHOTOGRAPHY SHOW 2008
WEBSITE: www.artofphotographyshow.com


MotorCars on MainStreetevent , Car Showevent , April 20, 2008, Coronado - Orange Ave.name: Rita Sarichmessage: This will be Coronado MainStreet's 18th annual car show, MotorCars on MainStreet, featuring over 350 pre-73 restored classic, rod and custom cars & trucks. The event will be held in downtown Coronado, one block from the beach, at Isabella & Orange Avenues, on Sunday April 20 from 10-3 PM during Coronado's "Flower Show Weekend". There will be live music, awards and drawings throughout the day. Viewing is free and car registrations are $20 before April 13. This event will sell out. For more information, contact our web site, www.CoronadoMainStreet.com or call (619) 437-0254.

Art Walk-Little Italy
ArtWalk 2008 - April 26 and 27, 2008 - 12 PM - 6 PM
Hip and Historic Little Italy
MAP

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  • SAN DIEGO EVENTS FOR MAY 2008

Red Bull Air Race
on San Diego Bay
www.redbullairrace.com


5th-Cinco de Mayo-
various locations


*Pacific Beach Block Party
Due to circumstances beyond our control,
the decision has been made to postpone the 2006 Pacific Beach Street Fair,
which was scheduled fror April 22, 2006.

Ironman California

American Indian Cultural Days,
Balboa Park
, SDCONVIS , powwows.com

GATOR BY THE BAY
Zydeco & Blues Festival
For more information call: 858-492-8748

SDCONVIS info

North Park Spring Festival
The Spring Festival is Now the
North Park Festival of the ARTS
NORTH PARK FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS

Sicilian Festival
SUNDAY 10:00 am to 6 pm
Little Italy San Diego Roman Holiday
www.romanholidaymusic.com

TRINACRIA Associazione Culturale Siciliana presents
the Annual 'FESTIVALE SICILIANO'
in the heart of San Diego's Little Italy on India Street,
between Date & Beech Streets

32nd Anniversary Harrah's Rincon
Smooth Jazz 98.1 Gaslamp Festival

Location- 6th and G St., to 5th and F St.
in the San Diego Gaslamp- Map


International Ethnic Food Festival
Sunday 10am-5pm
Food from around the world in Balboa Park


MORE SAN DIEGO EVENTS FOR MAY!-
by www.sellnrealty.com
- May Events

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  • SAN DIEGO EVENTS FOR JUNE 2008
2008 U.S. OPEN Championship
TORREY PINES SOUTH GOLF COURSE
2008 U.S. OPEN Championship San Diego TORREY PINES SOUTH GOLF COURSE
June 9 - 15, 2008 San Diego / La Jolla, CA 92037

Spectator Guide

HooleyFest-

*Rock and Roll Marathon
Sunday, June 1, 2008

Course Map


Portuguese Festa
96th Annual Portuguese U.P.S.E.S. Festa


*City Heights International Fest


San Diego Greek Festival 2008
San Diego Greek Fest 2008 San Diego Greek Festival 2008
St. Spyridon Greek Orthodox Church grounds, *( www.stspyridon.org )
3655 Park Blvd., San Diego MAP
Link: sdgreekfestival.com , Adult Price: FreeEvent-*$2=donation
Description:
“It’s all Greek to me” takes on new meaning at San Diego’s 38th Annual Greek Festival, returning June 6-8.
Feast on delicious homemade delicacies and pastries that will tantalize your taste buds.
Lamb, Greek style chicken, gyros, flaming saganki cheese, a variety of vegetarian dishes,
baklava and more! Enjoy live Greek music, relax in the coffee house and drink up the atmosphere
or shop for beautiful one of a kind Greek Imports.
The kids will be entertained with games and crafts.
For more information, visit: sdgreekfestival.com

*Blues Festival


Imperial Beach Chili & Jazz Festival
Cancelled for 2007!!??
Formerly the Imperial Beach Chili Cook-Off & Jazz Festival,
has expanded the event to create a Street Fair Jazz Festival.
The Festival will relocate to Dunes Park in Imperial Beach on Seacoast Drive and the Beach area.

Del Mar-San Diego County Fair
2007 San Diego County Fair - "Salute to Heroes"
The 2007 San Diego County Fair will run 22 days, from Friday, June 8 through Wednesday, July 4.

Indian Fair- Museum of Man, Balboa Park
SAN DIEGO INDIAN FAIR
June 10 & 11, 2006, 10:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. daily



Ocean Beach St. Fair & Chili Cook-Off
Saturday, 23rd June 2007
MAP

 
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  • SAN DIEGO EVENTS FOR JULY 2008

*San Diego International Triathalon

4th-Fouth of July(various)

Julian Blues Festival
July 15: Robb Bower's Blues Bash –
11:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. – Menghini Winery
Tickets: $25 (children 12 & under free) more info...


17th-Jazz Parade and Harlemwest Fest

Del Mar Horse Racing Season
'Where the Turf meets the Surf!"
Del Mar Thoroughbred Racing 2007 Season: July 18 - September
5
The season spans seven weeks, featuring some of the top jockeys and horses in the nation.
In addition to the race and wagering action, Del Mar offers up a great concert schedule for the season as well.
Post time for the first race is 2 p.m., with the exception of “Four O’Clock Fridays” and the Pacific Classic.

Lakeside Rodeo
MAP

I.B. Sandcastle Contest
The Sandcastle weekend begins Friday night with the annual Sandcastle Ball and continues
on Saturday with a street festival, pancake breakfast, parade and fireworks at night.
On Sunday the official competition is held.
For more information visit www.usopensandcastle.com
or call 619-424-6663
US OPEN SANDCASTLE COMPETITION
IN IMPERIAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA
Friday, July 21, 2006 to Sunday, July 23, 2006


Comic Con International 2007
Date: 25 July - 29 July 2007
Legions of fans will descend upon the San Diego Convention Center for this annual event.
The attendees
costumes always create a buzz, while top T.V. and motion picture stars are sure to be on hand.
San Diego Comic Con is bigger than ever - meet the creators and stars of blockbuster movies,
anime, comic books as well as graphic novel artists and the dedicated followers of all things fantasy, sci-fi and more.
Preview night is July 25th.

 

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  • SAN DIEGO EVENTS FOR AUGUST 2008
*Street Scene


*Hillcrest Cityfest

*Encanto Street Fair


Fiesta Del Sol San Diego
Celebrating All Cultures Under the Sun Street Festival
August 18-19, 2007 11am-7pm
Location: Imperial Avenue between 19th- 25th street - MAP
'Justice Overcoming Boundaries in San Diego County'
Fiesta del Sol is a two-day street festival celebrating the history, diverse cultures,
and engagement of the people of San Diego. It is a fun, family-friendly, alcohol and tobacco free event
focused on creating positive change by empowering our communities.
Over 50,000 people expected over 2 days
Free admission, Over one hundred booths
2 entertainment stages with international and local recording artists
Arts and Culture Pavilion, $20,000 in Scholarships
Civic Participation Pavilion, Free health screenings
Lowrider Car show, International Food Court, Carnival

www.fiestadelsolsandiego.org

*America's Finest City Half Marathon

Celebrate Dance Festival
August 26-27
11a-10p on Saturday and 11a-9p on Sunday
Copley Theater San Diego Museum of Art,
Balboa Park-MAP, Free!
(619) 238-1153


Summergrass San Diego Bluegrass Festival
Bluegrass music, August 25-27, 2006
Antique Gas and Steam Engine Museum,
2040 N. Santa Fe, Vista, CA
Two and one half day Bluegrass Music Festival:
live bands, workshops, children's activities, camping, vendors and more.
Tickets and info: www.summergrass.net

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  • SAN DIEGO EVENTS FOR SEPTEMBER 2008
Thunderboat Regatta
Date: 9/15 - 9/17/06

The World Series of Power Boating roars into San Diego's Mission Bay for its 41st year.
Watch the fastest racing boats in the world smash all kinds of speed limits as they compete for the championship.
Features Thunderboats, hydroplanes, tunnel hulls, unlimited lights, drag boats and other racing classses.
Specialty vendors, food and entertainment. Mission Bay, gates open 7am, races 8am-5pm.
info- 619-225-9160 or www.thunderboats.net
There is no such thing as a bad view on Mission Bay, where you can get up close and personal to all the action.

*-California Indian Days Celebration-
Balboa Park, 10a-6p info-(619-281-5964)

*-Julian Bluegrass Fest

San Diego Festival of Beers

Julian Applefest-September-October

*Bonitafest

Adams Avenue Street Fair
www.adamsaveonline.com

Saturday and Sunday

The 25th annual Adams Avenue Street Fair, Southern California's largest free two-day music festival,
will feature more than 70 artists performing on six stages spread out over an eight block area.
For further information, please call (619) 282-7329, or visit our website above^

also-

www.normalheights.org/streetfair2006
,


Pacific Islander Festival
*visit the Islander Grill after the festival!

Imperial Beach Film Festival
4th Annual Imperial Beach Film Festival And Art Walk
FILM FESTIVAL SEPTEMBER 8TH AND 9TH, 2006
ART WALK AND SILENT AUCTION SEPTEMBER 9TH AND 10TH, 2006


*Chula Vista Harbor Days Festival
??

San Diego Film Festival
Join us for our biggest Festival yet,
as we celebrate our fifth anniversary September 27 – October 1, 2006.
 
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  • SAN DIEGO EVENTS FOR OCTOBER 2008

    San Diego Oktoberfests
    If you're looking for an 'October Fest' in San Diego, there are many to choose from!
Cities in San Diego
having Oktoberfests
Carlsbad
more
Ocean Beach
*cancelled
Cuyamaca
Clubs and Organizations
in San Diego Having Oktoberfests
German American Society
(El Cajon)
House of Germany
Balboa Park
San Diego Restaurants Having Oktoberfest Specials Karl Strauss Brewery Bistro by
Chef Axel
Kaiserhof
MORE INFO->SignOnSan Diego.com


The Art of Digital Show
Exhibition: October 6 - November 11, 2007
Opening Reception: Saturday, October 6th

An international exhibition of digital art at the elegant Lyceum Theatre Gallery
in San Diego's historic Gaslamp Quarter
The Art of Digital Show is a world-class exhi