May 2- Sept 26
Concerts on the Green, El Cajon- Free Friday evening concerts, 5:30-7:30. Prescott Promenade Park, El Cajon.
May 12-May18
National Historical Preservation Week- Featuring historical locations, heritages & tourism promoted by the Gaslamp Quarter Historical Foundation. Special tours & events including a “Walk Through Time”. Reservations & information: 619.233.4692
May 17
10th Annual Imperial Beach Chili & Jazz Festival- Admission is free. Includes jazz bands in an all day concert, chili contest, beer garden & food. Veterans Park, Imperial Beach. Information: (619) 575-7997
>May 17- May 18
15th Annual San Diego American Indian Culture Days- Featuring traditional singers & dancers, American Indian food, arts & crafts. Park Blvd & Presidents Way, Balboa Park. Free admission. Information: 619.281.5964
May 17-May 18
Santa Ysabel Arts Festival- Call 760.765.1676 for more information.
May 18
Escondido Street Fair- Grand Ave, btwn Center City Pkwy & Ivy. Information: 760.945.9288
May 18
Sicilian Festival- Little Italy, downtown San Diego. Free admission. Information: 619.233.3506
May 24
KIFM Jazz Festival- Jazz block party & musical festival in the Gaslamp Quarter. Information: 619.543.1401, www.KIFM.com
May 25
24th Annual Ethnic Food Fair- Featuring foods of many nations, music & dancing. House of Pacific Relations International Cottages, Balboa Park. Free admission. Information: 619.234.0739.
May 30
Ninth Annual Ramona Air Fair- Includes demonstration flights, WW II aircraft, military aircraft flights & aerial fire fighting. Ramona Airport. Information: 760.788.3366, www.ramonairfair.org.
May 30-Jun 22
15th Annual Mainly Mozart Festival- Performances in San Diego & Baja California, Mexico. For schedules & tickets: 619.239.0100, www.mainlymozart.org
Jun 1
Annual Rancho Bernardo Alive Street Fair- International food, entertainment, health screening, arts & crafts. Bernardo Center Drive. Information: 858.487.1767, www.ranchobernardochamber.com
Jun 1
The Suzuki Rock ‘n Roll Marathon 2003- 26 bands playing live music along the 26.2 mile course. Race will begin at 6th Ave & Laurel and end at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot. Information: 858.450.6510
Jun 1-Aug 31
Alpine Summer Concert Series- Free Sunday evening concerts. Information: 619. 445-1818. Annual La Jolla Concerts By-the-Sea- Free outdoor concerts Sunday afternoons. Information: 619.445.1818, www.ljconcertsbythesea.org
Jun 1-Sept 7
Annual Coronado Promenade Concerts- Free Sunday evening outdoor concerts. Information: 619.437.8788
Jun 2-Jun 16
10th Annual San Diego Jewish Arts Festival- Featuring Jewish culture and arts, including visual & performing arts. Lyceum Theatre, downtown San Diego. Information: 619.544.1000, www.sadiegorep.com
Jun 3
Taste of the Gaslamp- Featuring the favorite dishes of Gaslamp Quarter chefs & beer tasting garden. Information: 619.233.5277, www. gaslamp.org
Jun 6-8
20th Annual Temecula Valley Balloon & Wine Festival- Food, entertainment, wine-tasting & exhibits. Information: 909.676.6713, www.tvbwf.com
Jun 7
6th Annual San Dego Blues Festival- Featuring local & national blues musicians.
Embarcadero Marina Park South. Information: 619.283.9576, www.sdbluesfest.com
Jun 7-Jun 8
24th Annual Fiesta Del Sol- Music, food, entertainment, arts & crafts all to celebrate the start of summer. Fletcher Cove, La Jolla. Information: 858.755.4775. 9th Annual Magnolia Festival of the Arts- Food & fine arts. Rea Street, El Cajon. Information: 619.440.6161.
Jun13-Jul 6
San Diego County Fair- Information: 858.793.5555, www.delmar.fair.com
Jun 13-Aug 29
Carlsbad TGIF Jazz-in-the-Park Series- Free Friday evening jazz concerts. Information: 760.434.2904
Jun 14-Jun15
13th Annual Wooden Boat Festival- Nautical exhibitions & demonstrations. Shelter Island Drive. Information: 619.223.7376, www.woodenyacht.com
20th Annual Indian Fair- Tribal dance demonstrations, arts & crafts, ethnic food. More than 100 performers & artists representing dozens of tribes. Museum of Man, Balboa Park. Information: 619.239.2001
34th Annual Greek Festival- Featuring food, dance & music. Information: 619.297.4165
Jun 16-Aug 25
16th Annual International Summer Organ Festival- Free organ concerts at the Organ Pavilion, Balboa Park. Monday evenings & Sunday afternoons. Information: 619.702.8138
Jun 17-Aug 28
Twilight in the Park Summer Concerts- Free concerts Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday evenings at the Organ Pavilion, Balboa Park. Information: 619.235.1105
Jun 21-Jun 22
San Diego Scottish Highland Game & Gathering of the Clans- Competition in athletics, bagpiping, drumming, highland dancing & sheep dog trail. Brengle Terrace Park, Vista. Information: 619.645.8080, www.sdhighlandgames.org
Jun 22
24th Annual Ocean Beach Street Fair & Chili Cook-off- Newport Ave, Ocean Beach. Free. Information: 619.226.2193.
Jun 24-Sept 21
Moonlight Amphitheatre’s 2003 Summer Season- Featuring Broadway musicals. Moonlight Amphitheatre, Vista. Call for a schedule & tickets: 760.724.2110
Jun 25-Sept 14
Starlight Musical Theatre Summer Season 2003- Musical comedy productions presented under the stars at Starlight Bowl, Balboa Park. Information: 619.544.7827, www.starlighttheatre.org
Jun 28-Aug 29
San Diego Symphony Summer Pops 2003 Series- Presented by the San Diego Symphony. Every Friday & Saturday evening. Navy Pier, Broadway & Harbor Drive. Information: 619.235.0804, www.sandiegosymphony.com
Jul 1-Jul 31
11th Annual Sea Chantey Festival- The Star of India, hosting musicians from around the world singing & playing songs to setting maneuvers. Free. For exact dates & information: 619.234.9153, www.sdmaritime.com
Jul 4- Aug 22
Summer in the Park Concerts- Free Friday evening concerts held in Trolley Barn Park, Adams Ave & Florida St. Information: 619.297.3166
Jul 10-Jul 31
Santee Summer Concerts- Thursday evenings. Rio Seco School Amphitheater. Information: 619.258.4100, www.ci.santee.ca.us
Jul 10-Aug 7
Annual Lemon Grove Concerts in the Park- Free Thursday evening concerts. Berry Street Park, Lemon Grove. Information: 619.825.3815
Jul 11-Aug 23
Movies Before the Mast- Presented by the San Diego Maritime Museum each Friday & Saturday evenings. Movies projected onto sails of the Star of India. Information: 619.234.9153
Jul 12-Jul 13
50th Annual World Championship Over-The-Line Tournament- Free viewing of San Diego’s unique beach softball. Fiesta Island, Mission Bay. Information: 619.688.0817
Jul 13
13th Annual Latin Music Festival- Sherman Heights Community Center. Information: 619.232.5181
Jul 13-Aug 24
Annual Encinitas Sunday Concerts by The Sea- Free Sunday evening concerts. Moonlight Beach, Encinitas. Information: 760.633.2740
Jul 19
Harlem West Fest & San Diego Jazz Parade- Featuring well-known jazz, R&B, & blues artists. East Village, downtown San Diego. Information: 619.685.7215, www.harlemofthewest.com
Jul 19
Julian Blues Bash- Listen to music from local blues musicians, jam sessions, food & wine. Menghini Winery, Julian. Information: 760.765.1857
Jul 20-Jul 27
32nd Annual Coronado Sports Fiesta- Sponsored by the Optimist Club of Coronado. Event features triathlon, rough water swim, volleyball & golf. Information: www.sportsfiest.net
Jul 25-Jul 27
Annual San Diego Lesbian And Gay Parade, Rally, Festival and 5-K run- Information: 619.297.7683, www.sdpride.org
Jul 25-Jul 27
Annual US Open Sandcastle Competition- Includes parade & fireworks. Imperial Beach Pier. Information: 619.424.6663
Jul 26-Jul 27
Annual Obon Festival - Japanese foods, arts, lectures on Buddhism, Japanese folk dancing & drumming. Free. Vista Buddhist Temple & Community Center. Information: 760.941.8800
Jul 26-Aug 3
2003 Acura Classic- A WTA Tour event featuring tennis players: Venus Williams, Jennifer Capriati & Anna Kournikova. La Costa Resort & Spa, Carlsbad. Information & tickets: 760.438.5683, www.acuraclassic.com
Jul 30-Aug 19
Summerfest 2003 La Jolla- Presented by the La Jolla Chamber Music Society & features 56 artists in a series of 10 concerts. Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego, La Jolla. Information & tickets: 858.459.3728
Jul 31-Aug 3
Ramona Country Fair Days- Free. 5th & Aqua Lane, Ramona. Information: 760.789.1484
Aug 1-Aug 3
21st Annual Latin American Festival- Crafts, artists, demonstrations, entertainment & food. Free. Bazaar del Mundo, Old Town. Information: 619.296.3266
Aug 2
Philippine Cultural Arts Festival- Featuring traditional dance, music, food, & contemporary performing arts. Presidents Way & Park Blvd, Balboa Park. Free. Information: 619.444.7528
Aug 8-Nove 13
Cine Mexicano: Mexican Film Series- Contemporary Mexican feature films. Madstone Theatres, Mission Valley. For schedules & tickets: 619.230.1938, www.sdlatinofilm.com
Aug 20
Annual Hillcrest Cityfest Street Fair- Featuring live entertainment, food, crafts, & beer gardens. Information: 619.299.3330.
Aug 12-Aug 17
Ringling Brothers and Barnum And Bailey Circus- San Diego Sports Arena. Tickets & information: 619.220.TIXS
Aug 17
26th Anniversary America’s Finest City Half Marathon- The race begins at Cabrillo National Monument & ends in Balboa Park. Information: 858.792.2900, www.afchalf.com
Aug 17
Midnight Madness Fun Bicycle Ride- Involves a 20 mile scenic bicycle ride of downtown San Diego at midnight. Information: 619.645.8060, www.sandiegohostels.com/midnightride.com
Aug 21
Taste of National City- Over 20 restaurants present their fare at Heritage Fair, National City. Tickets & information: 619.477.9339 Taste of Main Street, Encinitas- Food from participating restaurants in downtown Encinitas. Information: 760.943.1950
Aug 31
Celebrate Chula Vista- Free festival on the bayfront in Chula Vista, featuring sports demonstrations, entertainment, local artisans, food & fireworks. Marina View Park, Chula Vista. Information: 619.420.6603
Sept 1
74th Annual Oceanside Labor Day Rough Water Swim- Participants will swim to the end of the original Oceanside pier & back. Registration & information: www.ci.oceanside.ca.us
Sept 5-Sept 7
Street Scene 2003- Largest food & music festival in the Gaslamp Quarter & East Village.
For tickets & information: 800.260.9985, www.street-scene.com.
Sept 6
Escondido Grape Day Festival- Food, music & entertainment. Free admission. Grape Day Park, Escondido. Information: 760.743.8207
Sept 6-Sept 8
30th Annual Poway PRCA Rodeo- Professional rodeo cowboys from all over the country compete. Poway Valley Riders Association Arena, Poway. Information: 760.736.0594
Sept 7
2003 La Jolla Rough Water Swim- The largest rough water swimming competition in the US takes place at La Jolla Cove, La Jolla. Information: 858.456.2100
Sept 10-Sept 14
Yacht Fest San Diego 2003- Featuring mega-yachts from 80 feet and up. Shelter Island Marina. Information: 858.373.8700.
Sept 12-Sept 21
San Diego Senior Olympics- Open to athletes 50 years of age and older. This event is a qualifying event for the California State Championships. Information: 619.226.1324, www.sdseniorgames.org
Sept 13-Sept 14
20th Annual California Indian Days Celebration- Featuring arts, crafts, food, singing & dancing. Free admission. Balboa Park. Information: 619.281.5964
Sept 15-Nov 15
Annual Julian Fall Apple Harvest- Autumn foliage, art, entertainment & food. For schedule & information: 760.765.1857
Sept 16
Mexican Independence Day Fiesta- Old Town, Bazaar del Mundo. Free entertainment & restaurant specials. Information: 619.296.3161
Sept 17-Sep 21
2nd Annual San Diego Film Festival- Featuring American & International full-length features, documentaries and short films. Gaslamp Quarter, downtown San Diego. Information: 619.582.2368
Sept 19-21
Harvest Festival- Del Mar Fairgrounds. Information: 800.321.1213, www.harvestfesetival.com
San Diego Bayfair/ World Series Of Powerboat Racing On Mission Bay- Mission Bay. Information: 619.225.9161
Annual Julian Bluegrass Festival - Frank Lane Park, Julian. For information & tickets: 760.765.1857
Sep 27- 31
Annual Bonitafest- Featuring arts & crafts, food & entertainment. Bonita Rd, btwn Willow & Otay Lakes Rd. Information: 619.472.8520
Sep 27
Rosarito-Ensenada Fall 50 Mile Fun Bicycle Ride- “This annual Baja cycling event attracts over 8,000 riders of all ages and abilities.” Information: 619.424.6084, www.rosaritoensenada.com
Sep 27-Sep 28
22nd Annual Adams Avenue Street Fair. Adams Ave, btwn 33rd & 35th St. Information: 619.282.7329
San Diego International Dance Association Octoberfest- Learn polkas & other German dances & view folk art. Free admission. Information: 619.422.1584
San Diego Renaissance Fair- Theatre, jesters, dancers, musicians & other period performers. Food, drink, contests, art & crafts. Veteran’s Memorial grounds, Balboa Park. Information: 619.589.5412
Oct 3-Oct 25
Fleet Week- Join in San Diego’s tribute to the military. Events include the 34th Annual Columbus Day Parade & Festival and the Marine Corps Air Station Miramar Air Show. For schedule & information: 619.858.1545, www.fleetweeksandiego.org
Oct 7- Oct 12
US Open Wheelchair Tennis Championships- Featuring some of the top wheelchair tennis players from around the world. Junior, senior & open events. Free admission. Barnes Tennis Center, Mission Bay. Information: 619.221.9000
Oct 12
Little Italy 9th Annual Festa- Music, Italian food & specialty crafts, commerical booths and “Chalk La Strada”, an Italian street painting fesitval. Information: 619.233.3898, www.littleitalysd.com
Oct 11-Oct 12
3rd Annual San Diego Cajun Zydeco Music and Food Festival- Features Cajun & Zydeco bands. Bayside Marina Park, Chula Vista. Information: 858.492.8748, www.sandiegofestival.com
Oct 18
Antiques on the Avenue- Food, entertainment, live auctions, appraisals, more than 220 vendors. Free admission. Newport Ave, Ocean Beach. Information: 619.224.4906
Oct 18
Escondido Fall Street Fair- Grand Ave, Escondido. Information: 760.945.928, www.kennedyfaires.com
Oct 24-26
38th Annual Borrego Days Desert Festival- Includes arts & crafts, entertainment & parade. Information: 760.767.5555
Oct 25-Nov 2
4th Annual Dia De Los Muertos (Day of the Dead)- Old Town. Information: 619.296.3266
Oct 31-Nov 2
Harvest Festival- San Diego Concourse. Information: 619.615.4100, www.harvestfestival.com
Nov 2
Carlsbad Fall Village Fair- Over 800 exhibitors, international food & live entertainment. Information: 760.945.9288, www.carlsbad.org
Nov 11
Veterans’ Day Parade- Begins at the County Administration Building, downtown & ends at Seaport Village. Information: 619.239.2300
Nov 16
Silver Strand Half Marathon- 13.1 mile race along of San Diego’s coastal beaches for runners of all abilities. Information: 858.268.1250, www.kozenterprises.com
Nov 26-Nov 30
San Diego Thanksgiving Dixieland Jazz Festival- Annual celebration of Dixieland jazz, featuring over 25 bands from US & Canada. For tickets & information: 619.297.5277, www.dixielandjazzfestival.org
Nov 27-Jan 1
Holiday of Lights at Del Mar- Del Mar racetrack infield will be transformed with over 350 lighted holiday displays for drive-through view. Information: 858.793.5555
Nov 28-Jan 4
San Diego Historical Society Holiday Homes Tours- Historic homes adorned with period style decorations. Information: 619.232.6203
Dec 1-Dec 31
32nd Annual Port of San Diego Boat Parade of Lights- Holiday decorated boats in an evening boat parade. Parade will begin at the south end of Shelter Island and ends at the Navy carrier turning basin. Free. Information: sdparadeoflights.org
Qual Botanical Gardens - Garden of Lights- Includes, horse drawn wagon rides, food & shopping. For information & exact dates call: 760.436.3036, www.qbgardens.org
Dec 7
Annual Re-Enactment of the Battle of San Pasqual- Event commemorates the 1846 Battle of the Mexican-American War. Military encampment, battle re-enactment, food & entertainment. San Pasqual Battlefield State Historic Park, Escondido. Information: 760.737.2201
Dec 30
Holiday Bowl- Two college teams from the PAC 10 and the Big 12. Teams to be announced in December. Qualcomm Stadium. Information: 619.283.5808
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