Beer & Sake Festival June 13
The Japan Societys Beer & Sake Festival is a unique and popular charity tasting eventfeaturing local restaurants serving sumptuous appetizers and breweries pouring tasty beers and sakes. The festival also includes art booths, a silent auction, a raffle, and exciting entertainment.
Time/Place: 4-10pm / USS Midway
Contact: www.japan-society.org
Wild Night Out June 13
Join us for an evening of music, socializing, and animal friends, and a preview of Jungle Bells at the San Diego Zoo! Adultsages 21 and up onlycan visit parts of the Zoo, savor a complimentary beverage, talk with a keeper, meet some animal ambassadors, and enjoy a variety of music and more!
Time/Place: 6-9:30pm / San Diego Zoo
Contact: www.sandiegozoo.org
REINS of Life Golf Tournament June 14
Benefiting REINS Therapeutic Horsemanship Program and Fallbrook Child Development Center. A day of golfing and fun with competitions, contests, and hole prizes including a shot at a $10,000 prize for a Hole in One! Longest Drive, Closest to the Pin, and Putting Contests with the chance to win great prizes.
Time/Place: 11:30am / Golf Club of California, Fallbrook
Contact: 760-731-9168 / www.reinsprogram.org
Cooper Family Foundation Juneteenth June 15
Juneteenth is the oldest known celebration commemorating the ending of slavery in the United States. In loving memory of Sidney Cooper, Sr. Featuring Dazz Band.
Time/Place: 11am-6pm / 2900 Block of Imperial Ave.
Contact: 619-788-2898 / www.cfjuneteenth.com
Sam Hinton Folk Festival June 15
This wonderful outdoor event will feature musical performances, musical workshops, group jams and an open mic stage. A great variety of folk music will be offered including Bluegrass, Olde Time, Irish music, and much more.
Time/Place: 11am-5pm / Old Poway Park
Contact: www.poway.org
Wine, Brews & Blues Festival June 15
Wine & Handcrafted Beer Tastings, silent auction, live music, dancing, beer n brats courtyard, tasty bites by local restaurants.
Time/Place: 5:30-10pm / Pala Mesa Resort, Fallbrook
Contact: www.bonsallrotary.com
Taste of Gaslamp June 15-16
Showcasing the excellent dining options available in our vibrant district.
Time/Place: 1-4pm / Gaslamp Quarter, San Diego
Contact: 619-233-5227 / www.tasteofgaslamp.com
San Diego Wooden Boat Festival June 15-16
Live music, a galley run by members of the Koehler Family along with a few dedicated volunteers, a variety of booths, activities for children and a raffle with a large assortment of valuable items donated from local businesses.
Time/Place: Sat 9am-5pm, Sun 9am-4pm / Koehler Kraft Boat Yard
Contact: www.koehlerkraft.com
Taste of Little Italy June 19
Each year, our neighborhoods one-of-a-kind eateries open their doors for food lovers to enjoy a sample of each restaurants most popular dishes, including appetizers, entrees, desserts and beverages.
Time/Place: 5-9pm / Piazza della Famiglia
Contact: www.tasteoflittleitalysd.com
Summer Solstice June 20
Enjoy Del Mars favorite local eateries and Californias best wineries, breweries and distilleries. With balmy ocean breezes, amazing front-row sunset views, and live music, this is the way Del Mar celebrates the arrival of summer!
Time/Place: 5-8pm / Powerhouse Park, Del Mar
Contact: 858-735-3650 / www.visitdelmarvillage.com
Make Music Day June 21
Explore the world of instrument making through a variety of stations where kids and their families can Make n Play their own musical instruments. Jump on stage and play your new instruments along with ukuleles, drums and percussion instruments provided by the Museum.
Time/Place: 10am-4pm / Museum of Making Music, Carlsbad
Contact: 760-304-5844 / www.museumofmakingmusic.org
Movies & More by the Lake June 21
Bring your blankets and join us for a movie under the stars! Pre-movie fun starts at 6pm. Food Trucks and snack bar treats will be on site for your munching pleasure. Parking is $10 per carload of movie goers and movie is free.
Time/Place: 6-10pm / Santee Lakes Recreation Preserve
Contact: 619-596-3141 / www.santeelakes.com
California Wine Festival June 21-22
Californias best wineries pouring hundreds of vintage red and white wines, complemented by dozens of the regions top chefs and specialty food purveyors serving gourmet appetizers along with live music and an ocean view.
Time/Place: Park Hyatt Aviara Resort, Carlsbad
Contact: www.californiawinefestival.com
Ocean Beach Street Fair & Chili Cook-Off June 22
Join more than 70,000 visitors for an oceanfront chili cook-off, an array of food and merchandise vendors, 4 stages of continuous music, the Community Mural Project, a Local Art & Artisans showcase, and more.
Time/Place: 10am-8pm / Newport Avenue, Point Loma
Contact: www.OceanBeachSanDiego.com
U.S. Police & Fire Championships June 22-29
Athletes representing law enforcement, fire, prisons and border patrol from across the country, competing Olympic-style sports.
Time/Place: Various Locations Throughout the County
Contact: www.uspfc.org
Fairy Festival June 22-23
Wear your fairy costume or come just as you are. Create a fairy house, make fairy treasures, leave messages on the wishing bush, or shop in the Fairyland market. Be sure to bring your camera for a picture with the Fairy Queen.
Time/Place: San Diego Botanic Garden, Encinitas
Contact: 760-436-3036 / www.sdbgarden.org
Festival of Yoga June 23
This free, all-ages event will feature guided yoga, meditation, music, a vendor marketplace, and other activities intended to instill peace and to inspire and empower people of all ages and walks of life.
Time/Place: 8am-3pm / Waterfront Park: 1600 Pacific Hwy
Contact: www.festivalofyogasandiego.org
San Diego Smooth Jazz Festival June 28-30
This three-day event combines the soothing sounds of smooth jazz, a variety of delicious cuisine, and an amazing atmosphere that creates an unparalleled experience.
Time/Place: Embarcadero Marina Park North
Contact: 562-424-0013 / www.
Switchfoot BRO-AM June 29
Surf contests, free concert, numerous vendor booths...all to celebrate community and to raise awareness and funds for local youth organizations.
Time/Place: 7am-5pm / Moonlight Beach, Encinitas
Contact: www.broam.org
Oceanside Independence Day Parade June 30
Join us as it marches up Coast Highway from Wisconsin Street to Civic Center Drive. Viewing of the parade is available from the sidewalks along the entire route. Spectators are encouraged to bring folding chairs.
Time/Place: 10am-12pm / South Coast Highway
Contact: www.oceansideparade.com