August San Diego, CA Calendar of Events 2019
Julian StarFest 2019
When: Thursday through Saturday, August 1-3 • see website for details
Where: Menghini Winery - 1150 Julian Orchards Dr., Julian, CA
Explore the world of astronomy during the 3-day Julian StarFest. See telescopes and view objects in the night sky, vendors, guest speakers, and camping.
The Empire Strikes Back In Concert
When: Thursday and Friday, August 1-2 • 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Where: Embarcadero Marina Park - 206 Marina Park Way, San Diego, CA
Star Wars shown on the big screen with John Williams’ unforgettable score from the brassy and foreboding Imperial March to the noble “Yoda’s Theme”, performed by the orchestra and conducted by Larry Loh.
Latin American Festival & Pottery Market
When: Friday through Sunday, August 2-4 • 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
Where: Bazaar Del Mundo - 4133 Taylor St., San Diego, CA
Festival with Latin American food, music and dance along with pottery market featuring folk art, traditional embroidered clothing, handwoven textiles, unique collectibles, dazzling jewelry, handmade ceramic and clay pottery.
Carlsbad Music Festival
When: Friday through Sunday, August 2-4 • see website for details
Where: St. Michael’s by-the-Sea - 2775 Carlsbad Blvd., Carlsbad, CA
Adventurous music by the beach featuring 60+ performances in three days in the charming seaside Village of Carlsbad.
The Great Inflatable Race San Diego
When: Saturday, August 3 • 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Where: SDCCU Stadium - 9449 Friars Rd., San Diego, CA
Fun run with inflatable obstacles spread throughout the running course. Get fit, support a good cause and create epic memories that will last you a lifetime!
Chula Vista Lemon Festival
When: Saturday, August 3 • 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Where: Third Avenue Village - 353 Third Ave., Chula Vista, CA
Lemon Festival celebrates Chula Vista’s heritage as the “Lemon Capital of the World” and will feature live entertainment, a kids’ fun zone and lemons galore.
Marine Band San Diego Summer Concert
When: Saturday, August 3 • 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Where: Piazza della Famiglia - 555 W. Date St., San Diego, CA
Live music by the 45-piece Marine Band San Diego, their popular music group, “Sound Strike,” and New Orleans-style brass band, “Double Time Brass Band.”
Beethoven By The Bay
When: Sunday, August 4 • 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Where: Embarcadero Marina Park South - 206 Marina Park Way, San Diego , CA
The San Diego Symphony, conducted by Yaniv Dinur, pays its annual tribute to Beethoven in a concert while the sun sets on San Diego Bay.
Oceanside International Film Festival
When: Wednesday through Sunday, August 7-11 • see website for details
Where: Sunshine Brooks Theatre - 217 N. Coast Hwy., Oceanside, CA
Film festival showcases features, documentaries, shorts, animation, and student works along with workshops and after-parties.
Heiva San Diego Festival
When: Friday through Sunday, August 9-11 • 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Where: Broadway Street Pier - 1140 N. Harbor Dr., San Diego, CA
A family-friendly event of celebration of Polynesian culture, celebrating friendship, music, dancing, drumming, singing, arts & crafts and islands spirits.
Imperial Beach Surf Dog Competition
When: Saturday, August 10 • 8:00 am - 3:00 pm
Where: Next to the Imperial Beach Pier - 2 Elder Ave., Imperial Beach, CA
More than 60 fearless surFUR dogs are expected to participate in this family friendly event, which raises funds for the San Diego Humane Society.
14th Annual ArtWalk at Liberty Station
When: Saturday and Sunday, August 10-11 • 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Where: Liberty Station at Ingram Plaza - 2645 Historic Decatur, San Diego, CA
ArtWalk brings fine art outside to create the perfect viewing art under natural light and purchase artwork directly from the finest artists in the region.
Chula Vista Challenge Half Triathlon
When: Sunday, August 11 • 5:30 am - 6:00 pm
Where: City of Chula Vista - 276 Fourth Ave., Chula Vista, CA
The 70.3 mile half distance course will provide San Diego triathletes as well as regional, national and international athletes a chance to compete in a longer endurance event. Park will featuring kid zone and finish line beach party.
14th Annual Cardiff Dog Days of Summer
When: Sunday, August 11 • 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Where: Encinitas Community Park - 425 Santa Fe Drive Encinitas, CA
Free event features over 100 dog-related vendors, rescue groups, pet adoption agencies, and a carefully curated “Maker’s Market Row”. Activities include dog contests, live music, kids activities, beer & wine garden, food trucks, and more.
Best of San Diego Party 2019
When: Friday, August 16 • 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Where: Ingram Plaza at Liberty Station - 2751 Dewey Rd., San Diego, CA
Featuring top local restaurants, breweries, wineries, distilleries and businesses as featured in San Diego Magazine. Unlimited bites and sips from more than 100 vendors, live bands, interactive art installations, pop-up shops and more.
7th Annual ¡Latin Food Fest!
When: Friday and Saturday, August 16-17 • see website for details
Where: Embarcadero Marina Park North - 500 Kettner Blvd., San Diego, CA
Hispanic culinary celebration featuring 150 food, beverage, wine, beer and spirits stations, cooking demos, best of fest chef awards, VIP tent, and live music.
Imperial Avenue Street Festival
When: Saturday, August 17 • 12:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Where: Imperial Ave. between 26th & 27th St., San Diego, CA
Multicultural festival that celebrates the rich history and culture of the Greater Logan Heights community with local artists, crafts, and food and beverages.
11th Annual Fairy Tales in the Park
When: Saturday and Sunday, August 17-18 • see website for details
Where: Casa del Prado Theater -1800 El Prado, San Diego, CA
A magical dance performance by the San Diego Civic Youth Ballet that merges the beauty of ballet with the excitement of four classic, unforgettable stories.
26th Annual Luau and Legends of Surfing
When: Saturday and Sunday, August 17-18 • see website for details
Where: Scripps Pier - La Jolla, CA
Surfers, scientists and survivors support the fight against cancer at the beach near Scripps Pier in La Jolla. The surfing competition is free for spectators.
43rd World Bodysurfing Championships
When: Saturday and Sunday, August 17-18 • see website for details
Where: Oceanside Pier - 1 Oceanside Pier, Oceanside, CA
350-400 bodysurfers from around the world compete in their respective age divisions for trophies and prizes.
San Diego Underground Film Festival
When: Thursday through Sunday, August 22-25 • see website for details
Where:Tenth Avenue Arts Center - 930 Tenth Ave., San Diego, CA
Diverse and inclusive lineup of experimental, documentary, animated, and narrative films which are complimented by nightly expanded cinema performances, installations, and live music.
Orfila’s Annual Grape Stomp!
When: Saturday, August 24 • 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Where: Orfila Vineyards & Winery - 13455 San Pasqual Rd., Escondido, CA
Annual grape stomp after harvest! Event features food, live music, and of course to stomping some grapes! See website for tickets.
Bike the Bay
When: Sunday, August 25 • 6:00 am - 12:00 pm
Where: Embarcadero Marina Park South - 1 Marina Park Way, San Diego, CA
Cruise around the San Diego Bay and ride across the San Diego Coronado Bay Bridge in this non-competitive community bike ride is for riders of all abilities.
15th Annual LeucadiART Walk
When: Sunday, August 25 • 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Where: N. Coast Hwy. 101, Encinitas, CA
Art event in historic Leucadia with art, entertainment, a children’s art pavilion and more. Open air trolley rides and six areas with live music.
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