 Every Friday in September
Leo Carrillo Ranch Historic Park Film Festival
Each Friday night you’ll see rare Hollywood Golden Era films starring
Leo Carrillo, outdoors under the stars at the legendary actor’s rancho.
Bring your low back chair, warm clothes, flashlight, and blanket.
Movies start promptly at sunset. There is no charge for admission,
however donations are welcomed. Refreshments may be purchased.
Time: Movies start at sunset
Location: Leo Carrillo Ranch Historic Park, 6200 Flying LC Lane, Carlsbad
For more information visit www.carlsbadca.gov
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 September 1
Taste of Downtown
A food tasting event from over 50 participating restaurants in downtown
San Diego. Fill up on tasty menu samples of tantalizing cuisine created by very talented chefs. Admission $30.00-$35.00.
Time: 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Location: Gaslamp Quarter, East Village, Little Italy, Horton Plaza, Financial District
For more information call 619-233-5008.
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 September 2 – 6
Festival of Sail 2010
This annual event is held over Labor Day weekend each year, and
includes live entertainment from a variety of genres, a petting zoo,
cruises on San Diego Bay, cannon battles, sailing on racing yachts,
over 150 arts and craft vendors, a multitude of food options,
interaction with pirates, and more.
Time: Refer to website for schedule
Location: San Diego Bay – Maritime Museum of San Diego, 1492 North Harbor Dr.
For more information please 619-234-9153 or visit www.sdmaritime.com
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September 3-5
40th Annual Barona Powwow
Join 10,000 people from all over the country in this family-fun event and learn about Native American cultureat the same time. This year’s event
will be as big as every other year, with over $60,000 in prize money!
Free admission and camping. Contest dancing in all categories. All drums and dancers welcome.
Time: Fri. 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm / Sat. & Sun. 1:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Location: Barona Indian Reservation, at the Barona Baseball Field
For more information call 619-443-6612 or visit www.baronatribe.org/powwow/powwow.html
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September 4
Julian Grape Stomp Festa
Julian celebrates the harvest of the grapes with an olde-world style
grape stomp and festa at the Menghini Winery. Italian music, dancing,
Bocci Ball competitions, stomping, wine tasting, a Jumbo Jump for the kidsand a variety of food and crafts for sale. There is a small admission fee.
Time: 11:00 am – 7:00 pm
Location: Menghini Winery, Julian
For more information call 760-765-1857 or visit www.julianca.com
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September 11
The San Pit 5K (Obstacle Course)
This is an amazing obstacle course! The course will be an out and back
5K event consisting of a minimum of 8 beach obstacles in the water and
on hard and soft packed sand. Obstacles will include, but are not limited to, water jogging, seal crawls, jump walls, tire rings, finishing with the 10 foot Sand Everest Mountain. 14 categories ranging from ages 14 to 75+. There will be entertainment & a beer garden.
Time: 7:30 am – 11:00 am
Location: Mission Beach / Belmont Park
For more information call 858-268-1250 or visit www.kozenterprises.com
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 September 11
Fiestas Patrias – Mexican Independence Day
in Old Town
Fiestas Patrias celebrates Mexican Independence with colorful displays
of dancing, storytelling, and music from early San Diego. Enjoy lively freeactivities, including children’s games, dancing, and music performances. Learn historic games such as cascarones, and how early San Diego men’s clothing originated from the Charros of the past. Other activities include branding, corn husk doll making, relay races, and vaquero games.
Time: 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Location: Old Town San Diego – just adjacent to the Old Town Transit Center
For more information call 619-220-5422 or visit www.parks.ca.gov
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 September 11
Grape Day Festival and Parade
This is Escondido’s oldest and longest running event. The parade features equestrians, floats, marching bands, and walking groups. In celebration of
its heritage, the Escondido Grape Day Festival features grape stomping,
free grapes, entertainment stage, vendor booths, international food court, demonstrations, and more!
Time: Parade – 9:30 am / Festival 9:30 am – 4:00 pm
Location: Grape Day Park, 321 N. Broadway, Escondido
For more information call 760-743-8207 or visit www.escondidohistory.org
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 September 11
Annual Western Hoedown
Event includes a BBQ dinner, flag ceremony, horseback riding
demonstrations, opportunity drawing, silent auction,
children’s games and crafts, and a DJ (country music).
Time: 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Location: Ivey Ranch Park, 110 Rancho del Oro Dr., Oceanside
For more information call 760-722-4839.
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 September 12
Brazilian Day Festival and Parade
This is the largest Brazilian festival on the west coast showcasing the
culture of Brazil and South America. Unique handicrafts, tempting foods, lively music, and colorful costumed performances. Free admission.
Time: Festival 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm / Parade 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Location: Pacific Beach – Garnet Ave. between Bayard Street and Everts Street
For more information call 858-731-4953 or visit www.braziliandaysandiego.com
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 September 12
Annual Paddle for Clean Water
A festival that promotes an environmental need for clean oceans.
It will be celebrated with a free, light breakfast for all paddlers, music,
a group photo, guest speakers and a raffle. It’s a free event and promises to be a morning of of fun for everyone in the family. Over 1,000 beach and ocean lovers are expected to take to the waters off Ocean Beach this year.
Time: 9:00 am breakfast / 10:00 am Paddle around the Pier / 9:00-12:00 Beach Clean-up
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 September 17-19
Annual San Diego BayFair Powerboat Racing
Join the crowd at Mission Bay to watch the fastest boats in the world compete to win at this extreme watersport event. You’ll see sleek
powerboats and hydroplanes race so fast that they nearly become
airborne. The event also includes mini hydro racing on a pond, motor
home camping, interactive displays, live entertainment, and a fireworks show.
Time: 7:00 am – 6:00 pm
Location: Mission Bay – Vacation Island / Fiesta Bay / Ski Beach/
Crown Point Shores / Stony Point / Hydro Pond
For more information call 619-572-6274 or visit www.sandiegobayfair.org
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 September 18-19
Fleet Week Big Bay Family Festival
The community is invited to climb aboard US Navy ships and explore
other military static displays and chat with Sailors, Marines and
Coast Guardsmen. Interesting and informative exhibits will be on
display inside the terminal. Free family event, open to the public.
Time: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Location: B Street Cruise Terminal – B St. & Harbor Dr.
For more information call 619-858-1545 or visit www.fleetweeksandiego.org
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 September 25-26
Adams Avenue Street Fair
Southern California’s largest free two-day music festival features more
than 70 musical acts on six outdoor stages, hundreds of food and arts
& craft vendors, three beer gardens, giant carnival rides, and children’s activities. This event is definitely designed for a full day of enjoyment with
a play area for kids and a rest area for parents… and they’ll need it, as this
event covers an 8-block radius.
Time: Sat. 10:00 am – 10:00 pm / Sun. 10:00 am – 9:00 pm
Location: Adams Ave. – Normal Heights
For more information call 619-282-7329 or visit www.adamsavenuebusiness.com
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