Festivals

Whew, 2025 is shaping up to be an eventful year in America’s Finest City.
From festivals and community programs to a themed weekend at Petco Park, here’s how to celebrate in San Diego.
Distill, my heart: The annual event goes down on Saturday, Sept. 23, showcasing nearly 20 of SD’s finest distilleries.
The ENVZN Urban Art Takeover on Saturday, Sept. 2, will feature 40+ artists from San Diego and Tijuana.
The brand-new, celeb-driven fest will highlight local culinary talent across 20+ events on Wednesday, Sept. 6-Monday, Sept. 11
The summer arts and music festival is expected to bring 150,000+ visitors to the community.
The folk art showcase — Friday, Aug. 4-Sunday, Aug. 6 — will also boast a large display of authentic, intricate Mata Ortiz pottery.
The fine arts festival will also feature a new event this year — the first-ever VIP Preview pARTy presented by Ranch & Coast magazine.
From a Barbie-themed margarita to the “The Flash,” the themed drink options are endless around downtown San Diego this weekend.
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The 2023 fair kicks off Wednesday, June 7, and runs through the Fourth of July in Del Mar.
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