OCTOBER 2007 Special Events Calender
10/4
Annual Chef Showdown:
Event will feature chefs from Bar West, Isabel's Cantina, J.Taylor's at L'Auberge Del Mar, Oceanaire Quarter Kitchen at the Ivy Hotel and the Shores. Guests will sample delicious and unique food items while enjoying beverages, cocktails and live entertainment at the courtyard of the Casa del Prado in Balboa Park from 6pm to 9pm. Call or visit the website for details.
858-272-5777 or www.ccssd.org
10/4 - 10/7
San Diego Women's Film Festival:
Event showcases approximately 100 films from around the world, highlighting positive messages about relevant social issues, including ethnicity, class, culture, race and gender. Event locations are the Museum of Photographic Arts and Reuben H. Fleet Science Center.
www.sdwff.org
10/5 - 10/7
La Mesa Oktoberfest:
If eating German-style bratwurst, browsing among hundreds of arts and crafts booths, and oscillating on a dance floor in front of a live oom-pah-pah band sounds like a good time, then we've got a festival for you! Event kicks off at 11am in La Mesa.
www.eastcountychamber.org
10/6
Carlsbad Oktoberfest:
This family event located at Holiday Park in Carlsbad features German food, German music, dancing and a host of children's activities including a pumpkin-decorating contest and more. There will be prizes for each winner! A German dinner will be served from 1pm to 8pm.
www.rotaryoktoberfest.org
10/6
Taste of Del Mar and Art Stroll:
Enjoy a stroll in Downtown Del Mar! Over 100 artists' display booths, gourmet food, kids interactive art area, music, wine tasting and more. Check their website for tickets and information.
www.delmarmainstreet.com
10/6
Train Song Festival:
Hear the sweet sounds of train songs and whistles in Poway! The event features live traditional music inspired by the history & culture surrounding railroads. Event takes place from 10am to 4pm. Call or visit their website for more information.
858-668-4576 or www.powaymidlandrr.org
10/6 - 10/7
St. Elizabeth's Annual October Fest:
Bratwurst, oom-pah music and traditional German and Austrian dancing will bring a taste of Europe to downtown Julian. Event is located at the Rabobank Parking Lot on Main Street from 10am to 4pm.
www.julianca.com
10/6 - 10/7
Sun Diego Surf Series:
Come enjoy some fun in the sun from 7am to 5pm at the Sun Diego Surf Series located south of the Oceanside Pier! Come see a surf contest for all ages.
760-607-1225
10/6 - 10/7
Garden Festival:
Celebrate the San Diego Wild Animal Park's botanical bounty and rare species as experts share their knowledge and tips on how to care for your garden. Please call for more information.
www.sandiegozoo.org
10/6 - 10/7
Arts, Crafts & Collectibles Market:
Join over 100 crafters and artisans for a celebration of fall at the Bates Nut Farm! Find unique, handmade items for your home of yourself. Enjoy a Country BBQ and listen to live musical entertainment. For more information please visit their website.
www.batesnutfarm.biz
10/6 - 10/7
Giselle:
The California Ballet Company presents the ultimate story of love, deceit and death. Event is located at the Poway Center for the Performing Arts. For ticket prices and showtimes, please call directly.
858-560-5676
10/6 - 10/7
Julian Apple Days Festival:
The two-day event located at the Menghini Winery features fun for the whole family. Among the scheduled activities are an apple pie bake-off contest, apple pie-eating contests, apple displays, a farm animal petting zoo, carnival games and more. Please visit their website for more information.
www.julianappledays.com
10/7
"Golden" Fall Festival of Gems:
Come enjoy gold planning, geode cracking, silent auctions, vendors, gemstones, minerals & fossils, games and raffle prizes at the Fallbrook Gem & Mineral Society.
760-728-1130 or www.fgms.org
10/7
San Marcos ALIVE!:
Bring the whole family to celebrate the arts at San Marcos Blvd & Mission Rd! Over twenty hands-on art projects for children, arts, crafts and food.
760-744-9000 or www.ci.san-marcos.ca.us
10/7
Tour de Poway Fun Bike Ride:
Climb the famous Poway grade of three miles. This event provides a fun and enjoyable experience for the weekend cyclists. Registration is required and fees are based on course length. For more information, including registration fees, deadlines and times please call or visit their website.
800-679-2453 or www.tourdepoway.com
10/12 - 10/14
Ramona Oktoberfest:
Come join us for our annual Oktoberfest at Highway 67 and Highland Valley road. Enjoy lots of great food, vendors, and traditional bavarian music and dancers. Please visit their website for more information.
760-789-1311 or www.ramonachamber.com
10/12 - 10/14
Marine Corps Miramar Air Show:
This Aviation expo features the Blue Angels! See consumer displays and aviation performances, vendor booths and more. For more information and a detailed schedule of events, please call or visit their website.
858-577-1000 or www.miramarairshow.com
10/13
MS Bay to Bay Bike Tour:
Help find a cure for Multiple Sclerosis! The event is from 1030am to 4pm and is located at Buccaneer Park in Oceanside. Please call or visit their website for more information.
800-486-6762 or www.ci.oceanside.ca.us
10/13
Festival Escondido:
Enjoy a beautiful day from 11am to 10pm in downtown Escondido! This festival will feature food from over twenty restaurants, music, wine and art. There will be live music with two stages, art gallery receptions and activities for all ages. Please visit their website for more information.
www.downtownescondido.com
10/13 - 10/28
LEGOLAND Brick-or-Treat:
Children can enter one of four spooky categories to show off their costumes. The categories include Most LEGO, Spookiest, Imaginative, Funniest and the Best-of-the-Best! Please visit their website for more details.
www.legoland.com
10/14
Little Italy Precious Festa:
From 10am to 6pm listen to an array of Italian music on three stages. Visit over 150 food and vendor booths and watch the annual stickball tournament. Event is located in Little Italy.
www.littleitalysd.com
10/14
Carmel Mountain Ranch Fall Festival:
Event is held on Carmel Mountain Ranch road, between Highland Ranch & Stone Peak roads and will feature about 300 booths including Arts & Crafts, food, local businesses and more. All day entertainment featured on two stages, plus family activities such as a Fun Zone and a costume contest. Please call or visit their website for more information.
858-487-1767 or www.sdncc.com
10/17
Home of Guiding Hands' 25th Annual Golf Classic:
This Pro-Am Tournament features eighteen holes of golf with a Southern California PGA Professional, breakfast, lunch, contests, prizes, auctions, dinner and awards reception. The proceeds will benefit people with developmental disabilities. The event is from 10am to 6pm and is located at the Sycuan Resort & Casino. Please call for more information.
619-938-2854
10/17 - 10/20
Autumn Harvest Festival:
This event offers vendor products, special foods, home decor and fun for the whole family. The event is held at the heart of Carlsbad Village on Roosevelt between Grand and Carlsbad Village Drive.
760-434-2553 or www.shopcarlsbadvillage.org
10/20
Mud Run:
Starting point for this event is at Lake O'Neill, Camp Pendleton and is a challenging 10K run with hills, tire obstacles, low sand crawl, river crossings, two 5-foot walls with mud on both sides, tunnel crawl, slippery hill climb, and the final 30-foot mud pit. Along the course there will be six water points with personnel staged at each. Don't miss the fun! Please check their website for registration information and race details.
www.camppendletonraces.com
10/20 - 10/21, 10/27 - 10/28
Harvest Fair:
This event is held at 2040 North Santa Fe Ave in Vista and features threshing demos, an antique tractor parade at 1pm, entertainment and children's activities. For admission prices and more information please call or visit their website.
760-941-1791 or www.agsem.com
10/21
Escondido Street Faire:
Enjoy over 700 booths showcasing arts & crafts, a farmers market and international foods. The Street Faire is the second largest in California and takes place from 9am to 5pm. Event is located on Grand Ave between Centre City and Ivy.
760-745-2125 or www.ci.escondido.ca.us
10/26 - 10/28
Haunted Aquarium:
Discover spooky science exhibits with creatures that glow and creep from the deep at the Birch Aquarium in La Jolla. Get ready to get slimed, listen to haunted maritime tales, go trick-or-treating and play carnival games. A costume contest will be held each evening and prizes will be awarded for best marine-themed, scariest and most creative costumes.
858-534-FISH or www.aquarium.ucsd.edu
10/27
Halloween Carnival:
Ready for some good old fashion carnival fun? Enjoy a Cake Walk, carnival games, face painting, food and booths. The event is from 1pm to 5pm at 1704 Cape Horn Dr.
www.julianca.com
10/27 - 10/28
Escondido Renaissance Fair:
The age of chivalry will be recreated among the wonders of nature in this idealic setting at Felicita County Park, 742 Clarence Lane, Escondido, from 10am to 6pm. Travel back to a distant place in time to share memories and the glories of the reign of Elizabeth the First. Please call or visit their website for more information.
805-496-6036 or www.goldcoastfestivals.com
10/27 - 10/28
Fall Art & Craft Fair:
In its 30th year, this annual event located at the Bernardo Winery Rancho Bernardo will feature over 125 local artisans. Enjoy the opportunity for early holiday shopping.
www.bernardowinery.net
10/28
Halloween in the Village:
Bring the kids and family to downtown Del Mar! Trick or treating, arts and crafts, magician, refreshments and more.
www.delmarmainstreet.com
Information subject to change without notice.
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