June 1-July 4 San Diego County Fair How Sweet it Is Whether it s sampling chocolate bubbling from a fountain, soaking up the glittery ocean views from atop the Ferris wheel, discovering how nature s sweet fruits grow and ripen, or enjoying the Fair s golden-ticket entertainment, your toughest decision will be choosing what to indulge in first! Location: Del Mar Fairgrounds Contact: 858-755-1161 www.sdfair.com June 16-Aug. 30 The CADO An immersive pop-up experience devoted to California Avocados will feature seven imaginative rooms of large-scale interactive art installations. Location: Liberty Station, South Promenade www.thecado.co July 6 Summer Family Mural Project Time: 5pm -7pm Join us during Food Truck Fridays in Balboa Park! Help paint a large mural in front of the Timken, then go inside for an art treasure hunt. Location: Timken Museum of Art, Balboa Park www.timkenmuseum.org July 6-8 Fallbrook Summer Carnival Food, Carnival, Beer & Wine and Live Music! Location: Community Parking Lot, Alvarado Street www.fallbrookchamberofcommerce.org July 7 SheFest Time: 11am-3pm A woman-centered event that celebrates and supports the talents and contributions of women while fostering meaningful connections within the LGBT and larger San Diego community. Location: North Park Community Park 619-297-7683 www.sdpride.org/shefest
July 7-8 & 21-22 Lake Poway Family Campout Time: 5pm-9am Activities include: guided evening hikes, campfire with s mores, and Extreme Rahim returns with his family pleasing magic/comedy show. Remember to bring your own camping equipment, dinner supplies to barbeque, and grill/charcoal. Kiwanis club will be offering a pancake breakfast. Location: Lake Poway 858-688-4772 www.poway.org July 12-15 California State Games Includes 10,000 competing in 23 sports. Opening Ceremonies includes an athlete parade, torch lighting and fireworks. Location: SDCCU Stadium 619-223-2033 www.calstategames.org July 13-14 Imperial Beach Sun & Sea Festival Time: Fri 8am-Dusk, Sat 7am-5pm World-class sandcastle sculptors creating some of the best sand creations on the West Coast as well as a community parade and pancake breakfast, live music, children s craft activities, a Kids n Kastles competition, Farmer s Market and International Food Fair. Location: Pier Plaza www.sunandseafestival.com July 13-15 San Diego Pride Festival Time: 12-10pm Celebrate diversity under San Diego s amazing sky and dance the day and night away! There will be 4 phenomenal stages, spanning 2 days, with over 100 entertainers and thousands of your closest friends. Location: Marston Point, Balboa Park 619-297-7683 www.sdpride.org
July 13-Sept. 3 Del Mar Racing Season The Del Mar Racetrack is a world-class Thoroughbred racing destination welcoming the industry s top athletes and California s most spirited partygoers. Location: Del Mar Thoroughbred Club: 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd. 858-755-1141 www.dmtc.com July 14-15 Mission San Diego de Alcala Festival of the Bells Time: 10am-5pm The festivities include food, live entertainment, dancing, and traditional activities like the Blessing of the Bells and the Blessing of the Animals. Location: 10818 San Diego Mission Road 619-283-7319 www.missionsandiego.org July 14-15 & 21-22 Over The Line Tourney Time: 7:30am-6pm San Diego s beach softball Over the Line Tournament is played by men and women into their 80 s and is one of the last pure Southern California traditions. Location: Fiesta Island, Mission Bay Park www.ombac.org/over-the-line July 19-22 Comic-Con International The largest comics and pop culture event in the United States, attracting thousands of artists, celebrities and fans of comic books, movie memorabilia and all things related to pop culture. Location: San Diego Convention Center www.comic-con.org
July 21-22 Insect and Ladybug Festival Time: 9am-5pm Children can practice bug collecting, hands-on insect arts and crafts, and even taste cooked mealworm larva. Entomologists and other bug experts will be available for questions. Location: San Diego Botanic Garden, Encinitas 760-536-3036 www.sdbgarden.org July 27-19 Supergirl Surf Pro Time: 8am-6pm The weekend will be jam-packed with world-class competition that will have you on your toes and a festival village loaded with female-inspired vendors, activities and entertainment. Location: Oceanside Pier www.supergirlpro.com July 28 California Clambake Time: 5:30-8pm With a sunset backdrop, live entertainment and interactive beach games, guests donned in white attire will cozy up on communal tables and enjoy a shellfish feast featuring menus from renowned Guest Chef Javier Plascencia. Location: Hotel del Coronado 619-522-8490 www.hoteldel.com July 28 Imperial Beach Surf Dog Competition Time: 8am-3pm Check out the action where more than 60 dogs are expected to participate in this family friendly event, which raises funds for the San Diego Humane Society. Location: Imperial Beach Pier 949-297-6536 www.surfdogevents.com/imperial-beach
July 28 Concert At The Lakes Time: 4-10pm A benefit for the Santee-Lakeside Rotary Foundation & Santee Lakes Foundation. Disco is Reborn for One Night Only at Santee Lakes Location: Santee Lakes Rec.Preserve, Lake 1, 619-596-7188 www.concertatthelakes.com July 29 Solana Beach Triathlon, Duathlon, Aquabike The surf-entry ocean swim is supported by lifeguards and swim buddies. The bike and run courses cruise down the world famous Pacific Coast Highway. Finally, a tunnel of high-fives awaits you at the finish line - a gauntlet of excitement. Location: Fletcher Cove www.kozevents.com