Hours, tickets, parking

• The 2023 fair will be open Wednesdays-Sundays, beginning at 11 a.m. It’ll be closed Mondays and Tuesdays, except Monday, July 3, and the Fourth of July.
• Get tickets online; kids age 12 and younger get in free every Friday, and kids age 5 and younger get in free every day. Pro tip: Peep these admission deals.
• Buy parking ahead of time to save $5, or park for free at Torrey Pines High School and take a free shuttle to the fairgrounds.
  

The food

• Funnel Cake Express
• Pink’s Hot Dogs
• Olde Tyme Ice Cream
• Northgate Guacamole
• Tasti Chips
• Dole Whip
• Wood Pit BBQ
• Bacon A-Fair
• Linda’s Pizza
• Fried A Fair
• Ricky’s California Corn Dog
• Australian Battered Potatoes

• Claude Bourbon in Concert | Friday, June 2 | 7:30 p.m. | Templar’s Hall in Old Poway Park, 14134 Midland Rd. | $15-$18 | A show by the guitarist known for blues, Spanish, and Middle Eastern music.
• Old School Reggaeton Party | Friday, June 2 | 9 p.m. | House of Blues, 1055 Fifth Ave., San Diego | $15-$30 | Shuffle along with these reggaeton classics, just like your iPod used to.

• Sam Hinton Folk Festival | Saturday, June 3 | 11 a.m.-5 p.m. | Old Poway Park, 14134 Midland Rd., Poway | Free | This outdoor event will feature musical performances, workshops, group jam sessions, and an open mic stage.
• Pride by the Beach | Saturday, June 3 | 12-6 p.m. | Oceanside Civic Center Plaza, 330 N. Coast Highway | Free | The North County LGBTQ Resource Center hosts a day of entertainment and celebration with a “Free to Be Me 2023" theme.
• Seaport Daycation Celebration | Saturday, June 3 | 3-7 p.m. | Seaport Village, 849 W. Harbor Dr., San Diego | Free | Kick off the summer at the waterfront landmark with live music, family-friendly activities, shopping specials, and small bites from participating eateries.
• Lemon Grove Lions Club Salsa y Salsa Fiesta | Saturday, June 3 | 6-9 p.m. | H. Lee House Courtyard, 3205 Olive St., Lemon Grove | $35 | Show off your salsa-making skills at this contest — and dance a little salsa, too.

• Take Steps for Crohn’s & Colitis 2023 | Sunday, June 4 | 10 a.m.-1 p.m. | NTC Park in Liberty Station, 2455 Cushing Rd., San Diego | Free | Lace up those sneakers and walk in support of finding cures for Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis.
• Puns and Funs Zine Workshop | Sunday, June 4 | 11 a.m.-1 p.m. | Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego, 700 Prospect St., La Jolla | $15 | Explore the use of language and storytelling in Celia Álvarez Muñoz’s art practice through zine-making.
• San Diego Strike Force vs. Tulsa Oilers | Sunday, June 4 | 3:05 p.m. | Pechanga Arena, 3500 Sports Arena Blvd., San Diego | $13-$50 | San Diego’s indoor football team is ready to tackle this home game.

1. Don’t dive straight into your 401(k) or IRA — you could cost yourself years’ worth of income in retirement savings. Tip or Mistake?
2. Don’t automatically claim Social Security benefits at age 62. Tip or Mistake?
3. Do start auto-withdrawing money from your 401(k) when you turn 59-and-a-half. Tip or Mistake?*

• After an on-brand “May Gray,” many San Diegans hope “June Gloom” passes quickly because it’s been “too cold” — especially at the coast. The National Weather Service says June will kick off with cool temps, a deep marine layer, and a slight chance of rain. (Fox 5 + National Weather Service)

• The 2023 Rock ‘n’ Roll San Diego Running Series is tomorrow and Sunday, so expect some road closures and detours near Balboa Park and downtown San Diego between 5:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. There will also be some freeway off-ramp closures, and “no parking” areas. Keep your eyes peeled for signs.

• Father Joe’s Villages unveiled its plans to build two eight-story buildings in downtown San Diego and near Barrio Logan, each with 100 affordable housing units. The buildings — slated to open in 2026 — are part of the nonprofit’s ongoing Turning the Key initiative that aims to create 2,000 affordable housing units. (San Diego Union-Tribune)

• After a lengthy lull, Loveland Reservoir in Alpine has reopened. Sweetwater Authority drained and closed the reservoir last fall during drought conditions, much to the dismay of East County residents. It’s now open daily for hiking, fishing, and bird-watching — 6 a.m.-6 p.m. through September, and 6 a.m.-5 p.m. October-February.

• Based on factors like schools, health care systems, and recreation, WalletHub ranked San Diego the No. 6 best place in the US to raise a family in 2023. SD got high marks in family fun and we can see why — check out our guide to kid-friendly local fun. (WalletHub)

• I got next. Wells Park in El Cajon has upgraded its basketball courts and they’re now open. The courts feature new concrete, surfacing, hoops, benches, and lighting and were funded by a Community Development Block Grant from the US Department of Housing and Urban Development.

• Extraordinary Desserts might be the best independent cookie shop in the US. The beloved sweet spot by Chef Karen Krasne is stacked up against 20 other nominees in this USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice contest. You can vote for the local biz once daily through 9 a.m. Monday, June 26.

• As SeaWorld San Diego’s buzzy Arctic Rescue roller coaster opens today, the theme park will also debut its Arctic Rescue Hard Seltzer created by Mike Hess Brewing. A portion of the canned seltzer’s sales will benefit the Alaska SeaLife Center and its ongoing mission of animal rescue and conservation.

• The buzziest deodorant in the beauty scene right now: Lume whole body deodorant. Yup, whole body. It’s aluminum and baking soda-free and offers odor protection for any and everywhere. Try it in Toasted Coconut or Fresh Alpine.*

🏈 San Diego Strike Force | Est. 2018

• Capacity: ~12,000 for indoor football games.

• The mascot’s name is an homage to the late great Junior Seau; the team has a partnership with the Mary Seau CTE Foundation.

• The team says their logo is “an homage to the brave men and women who have and currently serve in our armed forces.”
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