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To purchase tickets to the upcoming Bridal Bazaar, click here!
San Diego Convention Center, Halls G&H
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Unfolding in the historic gold-mining town east of San Diego, the three-decade old Julian Bluegrass Festival -- California's oldest -- features banjo, fiddle, mandolin, and guitar contests, workshops, food, and fun.
The 36th annual Julian Bluegrass Festival & Banjo / Fiddle Contest will be held Saturday, September 16 - from 9 until 6 and Sunday, September 17, from 9 until 4. The event is held at Frank Lane Park, 2645 Farmers Road., Julian, CA 92036.
Visit the Julian Bluegrass Festival web site for more information.
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The Adams Avenue Street Fair, Southern California's largest FREE two-day music festival, will celebrate its 25th anniversary on Saturday, September 23, 10:00 am to 9:00 pm, and Sunday, September 24, 10:00 am to 6:00 pm, along Adams Avenue from 32nd Street on the West to 35th Street on the East and one block south on Mansfield Street in the Normal Heights community of San Diego.
The Adams Avenue Street Fair will include more than 70 musical acts performing on six stages spread out over an eight-block area. Visitors will enjoy a variety of music, including blues, rock, world, alt, roots-rock, jazz, reggae, zydeco, alt-country and acoustic. In addition to the electric and eclectic music, there will be three beer gardens, giant carnival rides, family activities, and more than 300 food, arts, craft vendors selling their specialties throughout the Street Fair venue.
Visit the Adams Avenue Street Fair web site for more information.
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The California Surf Museum serves as an international repository and resource center on the lifestyle sport of surfing through capturing, preserving, and chronicling its art, culture and heritage for the education and enjoyment of future generations.
Open daily 10 a.m. to 4 p.m, except major holidays. Admission is free. 223 N. Coast Highway Oceanside, CA 92054.(760) 721-6876
Visit the Surf Museum web site for more information.
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San Diego has a number of different Farmers Market venues throughout the week, offering fresh produce, beautiful seasonal flowers, local foods, crafts and products from local artisans and retailers. Visiting a local farmer's market is free as well, except of course for anything you purchase! There are a number of markets throughout town, depending on the day of the week, from Tuesday until Sunday.
Visit the Farm Bureau of San Diego County web site for details on when and where the next farmer's market is taking place.
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Hear the sweet sounds of train songs and the steam train whistles during the Train Song Festival at Old Poway Park in Poway, CA (in San Diego's North County) on Saturday, October 7 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Traditional railroad music that is inspired by the history and culture surrounding railroads will be featured. There will be train-related vendors, model railroad displays, craft displays, mock train robberies and a free children's craft area. The Poway Midland Railroad Volunteers will provide rides aboard the park's 1907 restored steam train for a nominal fee. There will be a full line-up of live entertainment. This unique event is FREE, and perfect for families, so come out and join the fun. For more information, please contact (858) 668-4576.
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Every year during the month of October, Chef Celebration holds a series of dinners featuring teams of award-winning local chefs who donate their time and talents to raise funds for an annual scholarship program.
Chef Celebration dinners require a $75 donation per person, with $40 going towards the nonprofit scholarship fund. Visit their web site for information on participating restaurants, menu information and reservations.
Visit the Chef Celebration web site for more information.
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Enjoy autumn foliage, arts shows, entertainment and seasonal foods, such as apple pie and cider, in the scenic mining town of Julian. Roadside stands offer fresh local apples, pears and homemade cider. Now through November 15th.
Visit the Julian, CA website for details Julian and the surrounding area.
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The Little Italy Association, Frank Sciarrino Marble, Granite & Tile, Inc. and European Natural Stone proudly present the Fall event that keeps everyone cheering, "Bravo!" and "Encore!" Come to Little Italy and enjoy two Saturdays of Opera from 7:00pm to 9:00pm at rotating locations. November 4th (location: Piazza Villaggio - corner of India & Beech Streets) and November 11th (Location: Piazza Basilone - corner of India & Fir Streets).
Visit the Little Italy San Diego web site for more information.
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The Holiday of Lights at the Del Mar Fairgrounds is a spectacular drive-through light show and exhibit, themed for the holiday season, with more than 350 crowd-pleasing, family-oriented displays. The displays are located around the world-famous Del Mar Racetrack and are organized into themes, which include: Candy Cane Lane, Toyland, San Diego County Fair, Treasures by the Lake, Del Mar Racetrack, the Twelve Days of Christmas and Elves at Play.
Visit the Holiday of Lights web site for more information.
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"Held the first Wednesday of every month at 7:00 p.m., the Sky Tonight shows cover the sky in San Diego as it appears on the night of the planetarium show as well as some additional information on a particular astronomy topic. For an updated listing of the topic, please call (619) 238-1233 and choose menu options 4, then 1, then 1 again. Tickets to the planetarium show are first-come, first-served. It is recommended that all others arrive at the Science Center by 6:30 p.m. to purchase tickets. Sky Tonight tickets include a visit to the Exhibit Galleries."
Visit the Reuben H. Fleet Science Center web site for more information.
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As a public service to San Diego, most of the Park's museums and galleries offer free admission on Tuesdays every month. They are on a rotating basis and different museums are free each Tuesday of the month. Free admission is usually only towards the museum's permanent collection. The special collections will often cost extra. This is a great opportunity to visit Balboa Park and visit a few of the museums for free in the process. Check out their website for more information on the schedule and which museums are free.
Visit The Balboa Park web site for more information.
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California's largest urban music festival, Street Scene, is the ultimate San Diego end-of-summer celebration. Originally located in the Gaslamp Quarter of Downtown San Diego, the festival has now moved to Coors Ampitheater in Chula Vista, CA, just south of San Diego.
This two day festival takes place from September 22-23. It will feature a comedy stage, vaudeville performance acts and interactive festival processions in addition to the customary arts and crafts booths and a wide variety of food and beverages.
Visit the Street Scene web site for more information.
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Up in the Pala Region there's an operating gem mine open to the public
for tours and digging for gems in the Oceanview Mine. The meeting
place for the tour is the Pala Casino at 11154 Highway 76 in Pala.
You get to explore the mine, take a tour and dig for gems. The
Oceanview Mine produces some of the the world's finest natural pink
tourmaline and beryl ever found in North America. Advance reservations
are required. $60 per adult/$50 per child. $200 family pack for
2 adults and 2 children.
Visit
the The Oceanview Mine web site for more information.
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Adventure Rib Rides offers exhilarating rides on an authentic Navy SEAL Rigid Inflatable Boat. The RIB's low profile provides for an intimate on-the-water experience, allowing passengers to get up close to the historical sights and the diverse marine environment that San Diego Bay and the Pacific Ocean have to offer.
There are three types of tours available. These include a three-hour Eco-Tour to the Coronado Islands, Mexico on Sunday mornings; two-hour Naval Heritage & Maritime History Tour of San Diego Bay on Wednesday mornings; and a two-hour Sunset Bay Tour on Friday evenings.
Visit the Adventure Rib Rides web site for more information.
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All aboard for a one-hour, historic train ride through rugged back country. The train departs from Campo Depot and takes a 12-mile round trip ride to the International Tunnel and back. Train personnel - all volunteers with a passion - are dressed in period costume and love to answer questions or just share the history of the railway.
After the ride, take a guided tour of the Pacific Southwest Railway Museum which houses steam and diesel locomotives, freight equipment, passenger cars, cabooses and a railway post office car.
Visit
the Pacific Southwest Railway Museum web site for more information.
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Go on a behind the scenes tour of Petco Park and see all the things you've wanted to see, such as the press box, the Padres dugout, and the bullpen. You'll be able to learn about the park's history and the Western Metal Supply Co. building and more. Walk-up tours are offered Tuesday through Sunday for groups of 25 or smaller. Private tours and groups 25 or larger require reservations. Tickets are $9 for adults, $6 for seniors, $5 for children 12 and under and $8 for active military. Tour hotline is (619) 795-5011.
Visit the The Petco Park web site for more information.
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Every year, we turn our clocks back to the days of San Diego's stagecoaches, gunslingers and sarsaparilla. Expect an Old West show, an archaeological dig, hay wagon rides, historical puppet shows, costume contests, Western-style music, and eating contests! Also included are historical and educational displays and demos. Stop by the Marble Slab Creamery booth for a free kid's size scoop of ice cream. The event takes place on Fourth between Market and J Street, and Island between 4th and 5th Avenues. The main gate is on 5th and Island. Information: 619.233.5008 and 619.233.4692. Tickets for the event are $5 each. Children under 2 are free.
Visit the Gasplamp Quarter web site for more information.
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The market features over 30 independent vendors each week. Fresh, locally grown seasonal and organic produce will be sold, along with San Diego County grown flowers, handmade arts and crafts, and a large selection of prepared gourmet foods. Live music will also provide atmosphere and entertainment to this long awaited weekly event.
The farmer's market is located at parking lot behind CVS (32nd Street and University Avenue) and is held every Thursday from 2PM until dusk. Call (619) 294-2501 for more information.
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Enjoy tantalizing
samples from restaurants and microbrew tasting at local galleries
and boutiques throughout the historic neighborhood of North
Park.
Visit the website for a complete
listing of participating locations and to purchase your tickets:
www.tastenorthpark.com |
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At the Bridal Bazaar you'll find aisle after aisle of
displays by more than 200 of San Diego's most talented wedding
professionals. You can talk with the experts, see the latest
trends, get new ideas, and find money-saving show specials
on everything you need for your wedding.
Visit the website for more information
and savings on tickets:
www.bridalbazaar.com |
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A by-appointment-only event...the
place will be yours!!! Try on dress after dress of these beautiful
designer gowns all at your disposal.
Visit the website for more
information:
www.chezbridemoderne.com |
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The American Classic
Wedding theme headlines the next Wedding Party Bridal Show,
set for Sunday, October 11, from 12-5pm at the Hyatt Regency
La Jolla at Aventine. A dynamic and fashionable event, The
Wedding Party Bridal Show brings engaged couples, coordinators,
and professionals together to one beautiful location for an
amazing bridal show experience totally. Creative, stylish and
fun...
Brides can register for free
and discounted tickets and all prizes online
Visit
the website for more information:
www.sandiegowedding.com |
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In honor of Breast
Cancer Awareness Month in October, Hard Rock Hotel San Diego
will take part in Hard Rock International's annual global PINKTOBER
philanthropic effort to raise money for The Breast Cancer Research
Foundation. Take part in the varying events and promotions
and be a part of a great cause...all while having fun.
Visit
the website for more information:
www.hardrockhotelsd.com
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Enjoy a beautiful
San Diego weekend and museum quality art & sculpture as you
stroll through Old Town with all of it’s history and
charm. The Old Town San Diego Art Festival features over 150
contemporary artists, fine craft, fashion and home décor
artisans. This event brings together the essence of Southern
California; beautiful San Diego weather, the Flavors of Old
Town international foods, a wine tasting pavilion and continuous
live entertainment.
Visit the website for a complete
listing of artists and other events:
www.oldtownartfestival.com |
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Mon Amie Bridal Salon will
give away 100 Bridal Gowns to Military Brides-To-Be for Free!
Visit the website for more
information (under events & promotions):
www.monamie.com |
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Celebrate the arrival
of autumn as you stroll through the corridors of the much
anticipated Harvest Festival Art & Craft Show. This is a great
opportunity to shop for bridesmaid gifts or your own special
jewelry for the big day. You'll enjoy food and music all while
you shop original art pieces.
Visit the website for more information
and a sampling of what you'll find:
www.harvestfestival.com |
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It's the start of
Fall but that doesn't mean you can't still enjoy a favorite
summertime activity...'movies al-fresco'! The Pearl Hotel,
a quintessential San Diego boutique hotel, is reving up for
their Fall Dive-In Theatre, a free weekly 'cinema-social' taking
place at their poolside lounge. Playing this week is The Wedding
Singer, a perfect flick to take some time off from wedding
planning.
Visit
the website for a complete list of what's playing:
www.thepearlsd.com
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Westfield UTC will
become one of six premier shopping centers across the U.S.
to host Westfield Style Tour. The event will feature entertainment,
fashion celebrations and one-on-one shopping consultations
with celebrity stylists.
Visit the website for a listing
of events:
www.westfield.com |
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Ever wanted to create
a special Date Night dinner for your loved one but feel you
just don't have the skills to even boil water? Sur La Table
in Carlsbad will help you get on the right path in the kitchen
and create a delicious dinner for two.
Visit the website for pricing
and an upcoming Spanish-themed Date Night cooking event:
www.surlatable.com |
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"This
delightful evening will allow you to indulge your taste buds
while wheting your appetite for San Diego Opera’s 2010
Season of Desire!"
Enjoy the evening with an exquisitely prepared French meal
and an insiders take on the ever romantic, and tragic, La
Bohéme.
Visit the website for pricing
and more information:
www.sdopera.com |
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Sur La Table
in Carlsbad will help you get on the right path in the kitchen
to create a delicious, romantic dinner for two. Immerse yourself
in the vibrant cuisine of Spain while preparing an array of
dishes from potato and ham croquettes, to custard and marzipan
cake.
Visit the website for pricing:
www.surlatable.com |
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Experience the beauty
of a Christos gown all to your self. Its elegance and romance,
from lace to the most delicate detail, a Christos design will
be sure to enchant you.
Visit
the website to book your personal appointment:
www.blissbride.com
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Come the weekend
it's time for a night on the town. The Ivy Hotel is the quintessential
nightlife venue with Dine & Dance. Enjoy a fabulous 3-course-meal
and VIP admission to Envy nightclub, all for one fabulous price.
Visit the website to reserve your
table now:
www.ivyhotel.com |
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It's Autumn in San Diego,
who says you can't go to the beach, specially if it's at TOWER23.
TOWER23
Hotel is San Diego's only luxury, lifestyle hotel on the beach
and one of California's most stylish and contemporary urban
resorts. Grab a teak chaise or one of the beds strategically
placed throughout the TOWER deck, order a glass of wine or martini
and be part of the TOWER23 lifestyle as you enjoy the spectacular
sunsets that San Diego is known for.
Visit the website for more
information:
www.t23hotel.com |
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The Whiskey Girl invites
you to their Halloween Weekend filled with costume contests,
drink specials, and music with DJ Marc Thrasher.
Visit the website to keep
up to date with the events:
www.thewhiskeygirl.com |
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Stroll through the tree-lined streets of hip and historic Little
Italy as you sample delicious appetizers, entrees, desserts
and beverages from the area's best restaurants.
Visit the website for more
information:
www.tasteoflittleitalysd.com |
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Take some time out of the
work week and have some fun learning to Ballroom Dance. Mary
Manzella is one of the most known instructors in San Diego,
so bring your dancing shoes and give the dance floor a try.
Visit the website for more
information:
www.dancefor2.com |
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Beautifully designed accessories
are a must for your wedding day.
Take advantage of this special event at chez bride moderne
to choose the perfect piece.
Visit the website for more
information:
www.thetiararoom.com |
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San Diego Beer Week
promotes San Diego's thriving craft beer culture by sponsoring
a ten-day countywide festival that attracts beer tourism, fosters
knowledge of our regional brewing heritage, and serves as a
showcase for San Diego's breweries, restaurants, pubs, and
other businesses with ties to the craft beer community.
Visit the website for more
info and a schedule of events:
www.sdbw.org |
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In celebration of
San Diego Beer Week (november 6-15, 2009), award winning AleSmith
Brewing Co. and Restaurant at the Pearl have teamed up to bring
you a stellar four station beer brunch. Indulge in the delicious
pareings of AleSmith's unique brews and the Pearl's scrumptious
croque monsieur, french toast and raising rum coffeecake.
Visit the website for pricing
and more info:
www.thepearlsd.com |
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Come join more than
8,000 tastemakers including legendary winemakers, celebrity
chefs and others for a weekend filled with the best in wine
and food.
Visit
the website to for schedule and ticket information:
www.worldofwineevents.com |
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Delve into the autumn
weather and prepare for the holidays with a relaxing weekend
getaway to one of San Diego's most zen hotels. Hotel Parisi
is the only holistic inspired, eco-friendly boutique hotel
situated in the heart of La Jolla Village with exclusive holistic
menu of 40 diverse spa therapies and treatments performed in
the privacy of your room.
Visit their website to reserve
your getaway now:
www.hotelparisi.com |
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It's November and in most
parts of the states it means cold weather and snow coats...but
we're in San Diego, it's always sunny in here.
Imagine yourself lounging fireside
surrounded by the energizing Gaslamp ambience all while you sip
signature cocktails and nibble on delectable bites.
That's LOUNGEsix at Hotel Solamar...a perfect tropical urban
oasis.
Visit their website for
more information:
www.hotelsolamar.com |
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It's the beginning
of the Holiday Season...yey! What better way to enjoy Thanksgiving
weekend with family than visiting the Thanksgiving Dixieland
Jazz Festival at the Town & Country Convention Center. Better
yet, it's free!
Visit the website for more
info and a schedule of events:
www.dixielandjazzfestival.org |
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A wine tasting event
like no other, the San Diego Wine Rave kicks off the 2009 San
Diego Bay Wine & Food Festival by hosting 25 of the edgiest
wine and spirits on the market today. Sip on exceptional vino,
and chow down on some of the most “make-your-mouth-drool” food
you can find.
Visit the website for pricing
and more info:
www.worldofwineevents.com |
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It's the start of
Fall but that doesn't mean you can't still enjoy a favorite
summertime activity...'movies al-fresco'! The Pearl Hotel,
a quintessential San Diego boutique hotel, is in full swing
with their Fall Dive-In Theatre, a free weekly 'cinema-social'
taking place at their poolside lounge. Playing this week is
'The Big Lebowski', a cult favorite!
Visit
the website for a complete list of what's playing:
www.thepearlsd.com
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Nothing says Thanksgiving
celebration more than The 63rd Annual Mother Goose Parade,
the largest parade in San Diego County and the largest
of its type west of the Mississippi. Each year, the parade
attracts thousands of spectators to the streets of El Cajon,
California to view the parade for free on the "Sunday
before Thanksgiving" .
Visit their website for more information:
www.mothergooseparade.org |
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Try something different
with your family this Thanksgiving with a Thanksgiving Day
Buffet Cruise on board Hornblower Cruises. This cruise is perfect
for entertaining guests and saves everyone the hard work in
the kitchen. You will be greeted with a boarding glass of champagne
and then escorted to your table.
Visit the website for pricing
and more information:
www.hornbloweryachts.com |
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It's that time of
year again...Thanksgiving officially marks the beginning of
the holidays and lights, lights, lights are seen everywhere!
A grand San Diego traditions comes along as well, Holiday of
Lights at the Del Mar Fairgrounds. Enjoy your dinner and pack
your dessert to go and head to the Fairground for a spectacular
drive-through light show and exhibit, themed for the holiday
season.
Visit
the website for more information:
www.holidayoflights.com
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The boys are celebrating
the big 5-0! Come and 'block' party out with live music
on two stages, San Diego DJs, introduction of the 50 greatest
Chargers of all time and food & drink specials from you favorite
Gaslamp & East Village hotspots.
Visit the website for more
info and a schedule of events:
www.bolts50.chargers.com |
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Thanksgiving can
be a food-fest with all the turkey, potatotes, and stuffing,
but it's not all about food this holiday weekend. Of course
there's some shopping to be had, and that's a Thanksgiving
tradition all in itself. If you want to get your holiday shopping
started early, a visit to the Premium Outlest at Las Americas
is a must. They'll be starting their sales at 12 midnight,
so get your shopping shoes and dash for the stores early.
Visit their website for more information:
www.premiumoutlets.com |
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