September 2018 – San Diego Events

 

 

Del Mar Racing Season   Ongoing – Sept. 3
The Del Mar Racetrack is a world-class Thoroughbred racing destination welcoming the industry’s top athletes and California’s most spirited partygoers.
Time/Place: Del Mar Thoroughbred Club
Contact: DMTC.com

 

Barona Powwow   Aug. 31-Sept. 2
Join the Barona Band of Mission Indians for a weekend of contest dancing, camping, drums and cultural immersion.
Time/Place: Fri 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM, Sat-Sun 1:00 PM – 11:00 PM  / Barona Sports Park, Lakeside
Contact: barona-nsn.gov

 

US Sand Sculpting Challenge and Dimensional Art Expo   Aug. 31-Sept. 3
Patrons will see and be able to buy over 1,000 one-of-a-kind works of art and enjoy live entertainment from bands. Picnic on the Bay with food and drink from over a dozen gourmet food trucks and a wine and beer garden.
Time/Place: Broadway Pier and Landing
Contact: ussandsculpting.com

 

Julian Grape Stomp Festa   Sept. 1
With ten local wineries offering sips to sample, a wide variety of food and shopping opportunities, great Italian music provided by Roman Holiday, Bocce Ball Court, a little extemporaneous dancing here and there, this will be a party to remember!
Time/Place: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM / Menghini Winery
Contact: visitjulian.com

 

Labor Day Stickball Tournament   Sept. 1-3
Honoring long-standing traditions, paying tribute to this East Coast sporting pastime and having a fun!
Time/Place: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM / Little Italy
Contact: littleitalysd.com

 

 

Big SoCal Euro   Sept. 2
Features more than 3,000 European cars from throughout the region. Bring your family to meet other car enthusiasts and enjoy raffles, drag racing, great food, automotive vendors, swap meet, afterparty and more.
Time/Place: 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM / SDCCU Stadium
Contact: big-euro.com

 

Taste of Del Mar   Sept. 6
Explore 20+ culinary creations from local and award-winning restaurants, experience 10+ craft beer and wine “Sip Stops,” and enjoy live music.
Time/Place: 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM / Downtown Del Mar Village
Contact: Visit Delmar Village

 

Play on the Bay   Sept. 7
Enjoy spectacular food, drinks, live music, a silent auction and more in an unforgettable evening on the bay.  Proceeds benefit DonorsChoose.org, a non-profit assisting public school teachers with the supplies and equipment they need for their classrooms.
Time/Place: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM / Loews Coronado Bay Resort
Contact: Event Brite

 

Beach Polo Cup   Sept. 7-9
Polo matches, a lavish VIP tent, stylish informal fashion modeling, boutiques selling everything from jewelry to designer clothing to yachts, the Porsche Million Dollar Road Rally and much more.
Time/Place: Hotel del Coronado
Contact: Hotel Del

 

Burgers & Beers   Sept. 8
Try gourmet burgers from more than 20 of San Diego’s best restaurants as they compete to win the “Best Burger” award. Enjoy unlimited beer samples from over 40 of the best breweries San Diego has to offer.
Time/Place: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM / Golden Hill Park
Contact: Reader Burger and Beer

 

KGB Sky Show   Sept. 8
Blending lighting, video and special effects to enhance the fireworks display following an exciting SDSU football game.
Time/Place:  5:00 PM / SDCCU Stadium
Contact: 101 KGB

 

Carlsbad Brewfest   Sept. 8
Craft beer with tastings from more than 34+ San Diego & national breweries, music, entertainment, games & food vendors.
Time/Place: 12:00 PM – 4:30 PM / Holiday Park
Contact: Carlsbad Brewfest

 

San Diego Blues Festival   Sept. 8
Features 9 musical acts on two stages. Festival attendees will enjoy local craft beer, cocktails, and wine along with specialty food trucks and arts and crafts vendors.
Time/Place: 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM / Embarcadero Marina Park North
Contact: SD Bluefest

 

South Bay Pride Art & Musical Festival   Sept. 8
Fun for all with live entertainment, local art, food, drinks and more! Children’s Area includes bungee jumping, inflatables and more.
Time/Place: 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM / Chula Vista Bayside Park
Contact: South Bay Pride

 

Cardiff Greek Festival   Sept. 8-9
Be Greek for the day and enjoy authentic food, music, live entertainment, dancing, children’s activities and more.
Time/Place:  Sat 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM, Sun 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM / Sts. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church
Contact: Cardiff Greek Festival

 

 

Taste of Downtown   Sept. 13
Enjoy tantalizing tastes from more than 40 Restaurants located throughout the East Village, City Center and Gaslamp Quarter.
Time/Place: 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM / Downtown San Diego
Contact: Downtown San Diego

 

Sorrento Valley Beer Festival   Sept. 14
Fresh, cool craft beer, delicious food, live music, fun games, fire pits and plenty of comfortable seating.
Time/Place: 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM / Party Pals
Contact: Sorrento Valley Beer Festival

 

America’s Finest BBQ State Championship   Sept. 14-15
Compete in a KCBS sanctioned BBQ competition, sample world-class BBQ and enjoy the beer garden, all while watching the San Diego Bayfair’s World Series of Powerboat Racing.
Time/Place: Mission Bay: Crown Point Park
Contact: America’s Finest BBQ

 

San Diego Bayfair   Sept. 14-16
World Series of Powerboat Racing – a family festival tradition for more than 40 years speeds to the finish line.
Time/Place: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM / Mission Bay Park
Contact: San Diego Bay Fair

 

Santee Bluegrass Festival   Sept. 15
Fine wines, a bevy of brews, tasty treats, bidding bazaar and live Bluegrass music. Annual Fundraiser.
Time/Place: 5:30 PM – 9:30 PM / Town Center Community Park East
Contact: City of Santee

 

Julian Music Festival   Sept. 15
Celebrate with bluegrass to celebrate the festival’s roots and Western ballads to remember the past and present.
Time/Place: 1:00 PM – 7:00 PM / Menghini Winery
Contact: Julian Music Festival

 

Old Town San Diego Fiestas Patrias   Sept. 15
Our exciting Fiestas Patrias parade kicks off the festivities that will include the Escaramuzas, traditional women equestrians. Following the parade, there will be a variety of entertainment.
Time/Place: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM / Old Town State Historic Park
Contact: Old State Park

 

Taste of South Park   Sept. 15
Hallmarked by an eclectic mix of restaurants, bars and pubs, coffee houses and family dining spots, chart a course for South Park and satisfy all your foodie cravings in one day!
Time/Place: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM  / South Park at Fern St.
Contact: South Park SD

 

Oceanside Harbor Days   Sept. 15-16
Sun, sand, and surf including a costume party for kids 12 and under at Pirate Village; Arts, Crafts, and Food booth areas; Nail ‘n’ Sail Competition; music, a beer garden and more.
Time/Place: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM / Oceanside Harbor
Contact: Oceanside Chamber

 

Ironman 70.3 Superfrog   Sept. 16
The challenging course was designed by a group of Navy Seals stationed at the US Navy Seals center in Coronado to both prepare them for the IRONMAN World Championship in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii and to enhance their training.
Time/Place: 7:00 AM – 11:00 AM / Imperial Beach Pier
Contact: Iron Man

 

San Diego Quilt Show   Sept. 20-22
Enjoy hundreds of quilts on display and over 40 vendors featuring everything quilters and others, need, want and love. This year’s theme is “Wild West.”
Time/Place: Fri & Sat 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM, Sun 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM / SD Convention Center
Contact: San Diego Quilt Show

 

Semper Tri, Devil Dog Duathlon & 7K Run   Sept. 22
Help us support quality of life programs for our Marines, Sailors & their Families by taking part in the Semper Triathlon, Devil Dog Duathlon and 7K No Beach Out of Reach Run.
Time/Place: 7:00 AM – 12:30 PM / Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton
Contact: MCCSCP

 

Bonitafest Performing Arts Festival   Sept. 22
Come see the South Bay’s best show choirs and stage bands, sample delicious food and take in arts and crafts.
Time/Place: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM / Bonita Vista High School
Contact: Bonita Fest

 

SaltDog Classic   Sept. 22
Local bands, vendors, artists, and a full on Tiki Bar rocking this year. Supporting Rancho Coastal Humane Society.
Time/Place: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM / Seaside State Beach, Solana Beach
Contact: Saltdog Classic

 

San Diego Festival of Beer   Sept. 22
Enjoy the sounds of live music while sampling unlimited and exclusive craft beer tastings, food trucks, vendor booths, lively music, fun games, and more!
Time/Place: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM / Broadway Pier
Contact: SD Beerfest

 

Pacific Islander Festival   Sept. 22-23
Cultures and customs of Melanesia, Micronesia, and Polynesia with entertainment, food, music and specialty crafts.
Time/Place: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM / Mission Bay’s Ski Beach
Contact: Pacific Islander Festival

 

San Diego Restaurant Week   Sept. 23-30
Dine deliciously at restaurants offering prix-fixe menu options throughout San Diego County
Contact: San Diego Restaurant Week

 

La Mesa Oktoberfest   Sept. 28-30
Hundreds of exhibitors, family-friendly activities, German food, music, dancing, games and of course beer.
Time/Place: La Mesa Village
Contact: Le Mesa Oktober Fest

 

Poway Rodeo   Sept. 28-29
Guests can watch contestants compete in events such as Bareback and Saddle Bronc Riding, Barrel Racing, Tie Down Roping, Steer Wrestling, Team Roping and Bull Riding.
Time/Place: Poway Valley Riders Association
Contact: Poway Rodeo

 

Cabrillo Festival   Sept. 28-29
Brightly colored clothing and dramatic music and dancing bring to life the traditions of the Native American, Mexican, Portuguese and Spanish cultures.
Time/Place: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM / Naval Base Point Loma
Contact: Cabrillo Festival

 

MCAS Miramar Air Show   Sept. 28-30
The Blue Angels, U.S. Army Golden Knights, U.S. Navy Leap Frogs, Lockheed Martin F-35B Lightning and more will fill the sky over the three days of air show.
Time/Place: Marine Corps Air Station Miramar
Contact: Miramar Air Show

 

El Cajon Oktoberfest   Sept. 28-30 & Oct. 5-7
Folk dances, games, and contests, vendor booths and craft stands, and let your youngsters go crazy in the Kids’ Zone!
Time/Place: 1017 South Mollison Avenue
Contact: Oktober Fest El Cajon

 

Bayside Brew & Spirits Festival   Sept. 29
Highlights the unique culture of the National City community and celebrating music and of course beer, wine and spirits.
Time/Place: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM / Pepper Park, National City
Contact: Bay Side Brewfest

 

Adams Avenue Street Fair   Sept. 29-30
Featuring 90 musical acts on six stages. Beer gardens and beer tastings, giant carnival rides, festival foods and more than 300 arts and crafts booths.
Time/Place: Sat 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM, Sun 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM / 34th and Adams Avenue, Normal Heights
Contact: Adams Avenue Business

 

Encinitas Oktoberfest   Sept. 30
Music, Bavarian dancers, German food and drink, and a street craft faire featuring more than 200 vendors.
Time/Place: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM / Mountain Vista Drive & El Camino Real
Contact: Encinitas Oktober Fest

 

Treasure Chest Beer + Food Fest   Sept. 30
Beer and food pairing extravaganza will serve as a fundraiser for breast cancer charity Susan G. Komen San Diego.
Time/Place: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM / Green Flash Brewing Co., Mira Mesa
Contact: Event Brite