Sept 2007 Events in San Diego

September Charger Home Games:
See the San Diego Chargers as they play at Qualcomm.
For more information, visit www.chargers.com
9/9 vs Chicago 1:15pm
9/30 vs Kansas City 1:15pm

9/1
Julian Grape Stomp Fiesta:
It's a festival of grapes! Stomp grapes in a wooden tank, play bocce ball, enjoy live music, food and wine in good old fashioned Julian.
760-765-1857 or www.julianca.com

9/1 - 9/2
Barona Pow Wow:
See Indian dancing, arts & crafts and enjoy great food in Lakeside at the Barona Indian Reservation located at 1932 Wildcat Canyon Rd
619-443-6612

9/1, 9/15, 9/29
Barona Speedway Racing:
Rev your engine folks and get ready to see speedway racing! Experience Street Stocks, Pony Stocks, Mini Dwarfs, 600 sprints and more. Please visit their website for more information
www.baronaspeedway.com

9/1 - 9/3
Labor Day Weekend Cruises:
Come enjoy a Harbor Cruise with close up views of military ships, live sea lions and submarines. Nightly skyline dinner cruises with fireworks seen from the water and weekend Champagne Brunch Cruises are also available.
619-686-8715 or www.hornblower.com

9/3
78th Annual Oceanside Pier Swim:
Enjoy an Oceanside tradition! Join locals as they take a one mile swim around the pier from 715am to 12 noon.
www.ci.oceanside.ca.us

9/8
Grape Day Festival and Parade:
A great day for a parade and festival in Escondido! Parade features Equestrian, floats, marching bands and more. Nearly 100 vendors, including arts and crafts will be there. Festival begins at 930am and runs until 500pm. The parade on Grand Ave begins at 930am at Escondido Blvd and marches through Juniper.
760-743-8207 or www.escondidohistory.org

9/8
Musical Story Time Series:
Conducted by a professional facilitator and teacher, this four part program held at the Carlsbad Museum of Making Music is a unique storytelling experience for children ages seven and under. Event starts at 930am so come on and bring the whole family!
www.museumofmakingmusic.org

9/8 - 9/9
Greek Festival:
Come enjoy the best that Greece has to offer. Food, fun and sun at the Saints Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church located at 3459 Manchester Ave.
760-942-0920

9/9
Antiques on Mission:
From 8am to 3pm in the city of Oceanside, view and enjoy Genuine antiques, collectibles, fine art, entertainment and food. On-site appraisers for your hidden treasures will be available.
760-967-2005

9/14 - 9/16
Fall Home/Garden Show:
This spectacular show returns to the Del Mar Fairgrounds and will feature over 425 exhibits, including furnishings, home improvement, gardening product, and decorating ideas. For show times & prices.
858-350-3738 or www.fallhomegardenshow.com

9/14
Ramona Golf Tournament:
Let's play some golf at the San Vicente Inn & Golf Course. All proceeds will benefit the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater San Diego, Ramona Branch.
760-789-8203 or www.sdyouth.org

9/14 - 9/16
San Diego Thunderboat Regatta:
See the fastest boats in the world zip across Mission Bay during a three day event billed as the World Series of Powerboat Racing. Water rockets of every variety, from Formula Ones to Cigarette Boats will put on quite a show along the 2.5-mile course.
For more information, www.thunderboatregatta.com

9/15 - 9/16
Bluegrass Festival:
Join us at Frank Lane Park in Julian where, for two days, music is the language that unites people from across the state. There will be workshops galore, including Slide Guitar, Fiddle Improvisation, Bluegrass Vocals, and more!
www.julianbluegrassfestival.com

9/15 - 9/16
Oceanside Harbor Days:
This two day event filled with sun, sand, and surf will feature arts and crafts exhibits and activities for the entire family. The event is open from 9am to 6pm each day.
www.oceansidechamber.com

9/15 - 9/30
Poway Days:
Enjoy this sixteen day community festival that includes Community Day, the Heritage Parade, the Poway Rodeo, an Old-Tyme Melodrama, Good Neighbor Day, car shows and more. For more information and a detailed schedule of events, please visit their website.
www.poway.com

9/16
Fiesta at Guajome:
Come celebrate early San Diego from 10am - 4pm at Vista Rancho Guajome Adobe Country Park with trick roping, horse-drawn wagon rides, a petting corral, live music & dancing, great food and more!
760-724-4082

9/17, 9/28 - 9/30
Fleet Week San Diego:
San Diego's tribute to our Armed Services! The celebration includes air shows, ship tours, fireworks, parades, concerts and more. Many activities are open to the general public. Visit website for a schedule of events & prices.
www.fleetweeksandiego.org

9/17
San Diego Music Awards:
Enjoy live performances from Jason Mraz, Reeve Oliver, Buck-O-Nine, Lady Dottie and the Diamonds, and more at the 17th Annual San Diego Music Awards at Viejas. Visit their website for more information.
www.sandiegomusicawards.com

9/20 - 9/23
Celebrate the Craft:
Local artists, chefs, farmers, ranchers and vintners will display their talent in La Jolla at the Lodge at Torrey Pines for this annual festival. Come see these art and culinary masters at work! Paintings will be sold at silent and live auctions at a cocktail and dinner reception on Saturday and Sunday.
www.celebratethecraft.com

9/20 - 9/23
Menghini Arts and Music Festival:
Visitors will see fine arts and crafts, sample locally produced wines, listen to live country music and watch the terrific Mountain Gypsy Belly Dancers while relaxing in the apple orchard surrounding the vineyard at the Menghini Winery. This event is free and open to the public with plenty of parking.
www.julianca.com

9/22 - 9/23
Carlsbad ArtSplash:
Carlsbad ArtSplash located on Armada Drive in Carlsbad is an innovative, high-energy family festival of arts, food and fun. The event is from 10am to 5pm and will include chalk art street paintings, artists at work, live stage shows, street performances and an array of local cuisine.
www.carlsbadartsplash.org

9/22 - 9/23
Street Scene:
Festival goers will get the full Street Scene experience, an annual attraction complete with eclectic attractions, live bands, arts and crafts booths plus wide varieties of food and drink. Event will take place at the Coors Amphitheater. Check website for age restrictions.
www.street-scene.com

9/22 - 9/23
The Old Town San Diego Art Festival:
The Old Town San Diego Art Festival will feature over 150 Contemporary artists, fine art, fashion and home decor artisans, the flavor of old town dining, wine tasting in a historical hotel and continuous live entertainment. The festival is held throughout the Old Town San Diego State Historic Park. Event is from 10am - 4pm.
888-278-3378 or www.oldtownartfestival.com

9/23
KIFM's Jazz at the Beach:
Ready for some Jazz? From 230pm to 645pm, enjoy the smooth sounds of today's hottest Jazz artists at the Oceanside Pier Amphitheater. For those 21 and up.
www.KIFM.com

9/23
Oktoberfest & Street Fair:
Oktoberfest is here! From 9am - 5pm enjoy over 200 vendor booths, great food, drinks and more at Mountain Vista Drive and El Camino Real in Encinitas!
760-753-6041 or www.encinitaschamber.com

9/24 - 9/30
Carlsbad Music Festival:
This annual week long event located in the city of Carlsbad is an alternative classical music festival featuring cutting-edge, world-class young musicians (including several with roots in Carlsbad). They will be premiering new works and performing fresh and compelling music for you to enjoy.
www.carlsbadmusicfestival.org

9/27
La Jolla Gallery & Wine Walk:
Enjoy a self-guided walking tour through the Village's luxurious art galleries, complimented by an array of wines and sampling from La Jolla's premier restaurants.
858-454-5718

9/28 - 9/29
The Scream Zone:
Enjoy the many ghouls and spooks at the Del Mar Scaregrounds! Ride the Haunted Hayride, enter the House of Horror and march through the Chamber of Chills, if you dare. Hours are from 7pm - 11pm Sunday through Thursday, and 7pm - 12 midnight Friday and Saturday.
Check pricing at 858-755-1161 or visit www.sdfair.com

9/29 - 9/30
Adams Avenue Street Fair:
This event covers eight blocks of Adams Avenue and is attended by over 100,000 people each year. The Adams Avenue Street Fair offers over seventy live music performances on six stages, and over 300 arts & crafts and food vendors, carnival rides and family activities so bring the whole family!
www.adamsaveonline.com

9/29
Big Band Concert & Dance:
Enjoy seven hours of continous big band and swing at the Oceanside Pier, Plaza Amphitheater from 12 noon - 7pm. Admission tickets include the concert, meal and opportunity drawing (covered seating available). There will also be a dance contest for cash and prizes!
760-435-5250 or www.bigbandbash.org

9/29
Fall on the Farm:
Come to Bates Nut Farm in Valley Center from 11am - 4pm. Event includes Farm Education Day, Scout Day and the season opening of the Bates Nut Farm Pumpkin Patch! On Farm Education Day, learn about farming and raising animals. On Scout Day, Boys & Girl Scouts can enjoy the pumpkin admission package. Enjoy a straw maze, tractor hayrides, a farm zoo and more!
760-749-3333 or www.batesnutfarm.biz

9/29 - 9/30
Heart of Gold Chili Cookoff & Ride:
From 10am - 430pm at the Del Mar Fairgrounds, this Heart Ride charity event will feature a motorcycle and classic car show, International Chili Society-sanctioned district chili cookoff, music, a BBQ, vendors, raffle and drawings. It will also feature a motorcycle safety event called "Road Kill Rodeo".
858-755-1161 or www.heartride.org

9/29 - 9/30
Pumpkin Central:
Located in the east lot, across Jimmy Durante Blvd from the Del Mar Fairgrounds, this event is ideal for children aged 3 - 13 and includes pumpkins, ten kid rides, a petting zoo and haunted house. Pumpkin Central offers a wide variety of gourds, squashes, Indian corn, Mexican squash and Australian Blue pumpkins. Event is from 9am - 9pm.
888-302-8733 or www.sdfair.com

9/30
Family Fun Fest Fair:
Come and enjoy great food, live music and entertainment, a children's area and more than 120 vendor booths ranging from arts and crafts to jewelry, clothing and local business services. The event takes place from 10am - 4pm on Main Street in downtown Vista, one block from Krikorian Theatre, near the corner of Vista Village Drive and Santa Fe Avenue.
760-726-1122 or www.vistachamber.org