Upcoming Events
2008
January
February
Gaslamp’s largest one-day festival decorates San Diego’s historic district in purple, green and gold for visitors celebrating the year’s most animated festival on Tuesday, February 5th, 2008. More than 40,000 people will bring out their feathered boas, crazy hats and colorful beads and dress in a Mardi Gras costume to capture attention during the highlight of this event – The Masquerade Parade! For information, please call 619.233.5008 or visit www.gaslamp.org.Tickets are $20.00 per person.. Attendees must be 21 years old and have proper I.D. to enter
(Space is limited and based on a first come, first serve basis.)
March
Located in the Gaslamp Quarter, The Miller Lite ShamROCK 2008 presented by Jameson Irish Whiskey and The Field is on Monday March 17th, 2008 from 4:00 pm to midnight. This is the biggest and greenest party outside of Dublin with headliner The Young Dubliners! The Gaslamp Quarter will be transformed into the lavish fields of Ireland, as we feature everything from traditional Irish bands and dancing to Irish Punk Rock as well as some of today’s biggest hits by some of San Diego’s hottest live bands thrown in for good measure. For information, please call 619.233.5008 or visit www.gaslampquarter.org.
+Food Vendor Application
+Non-Food Vendor Application s limited and based on a first come, first serve basis.)
April
The Easter Bonnet Parade will provide information, entertainment, education, and food for both children and adults on Saturday, March 22nd, 2008. Activities include a Hatmaking Workshop, a Hat Contest, a “Sidewalk Stroll” parade and an Easter egg hunt for children ages 2-12.
For information, please call 619.233.5008 or visit www.gaslamp.org. Advance admission for the Hat-Making Workshop is $5 for children and $10 for adults; day of admission is $6 for children and $12 for adults.+Vendor-booth Application
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Escondido Downtown Street Faire
First Sunday in April, 9:00am to 5:00pm
Last Sunday in August, 9:00am to 5:00pm
The San Marcos Grand Spring and Summer Festivals, family traditions on the last Sunday of every August and the first Sunday in April, bring delightful sights, sounds and smells to a large crowd and over 300 wonderfully unique vendors. The American Muscle Classic Car and Show, the largest in San Diego County, includes some 200 classic cars and hot rods. Expect high-energy from three entertainment stages, one of which complements the car show. The Festival's Beer Garden not only includes local microbreweries, but also wonderful food fare from the many restaurants of Old California Restaurant Row. A huge children's area features rides for children of all ages. The Festival route is dotted with a wide variety of delicious international food vendors.
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Encinitas Street Faire & Pointsettia Festival
Last Saturday and Sunday in April, 9:00am to 5:00pm
Sunday before Thanksgiving, 9:00am to 4:00pm
Sunday before Thanksgiving, 9:00am to 4:00pm
Balmy days in the coastal city of Encinitas beckon you to join us on beautiful Coast Highway 101.
Browse among 400 unique booths featuring a little of everything: arts & crafts, antiques, clothing, items from around the world, and more.
In the spring, children's rides, four live stages, and the Karl Strauss Brewery beer garden guarantee that you'll find fun for the whole family at the annual Encinitas Street Faire, ongoing since 1983!
In the fall, children's rides, two stages of live entertainment, and the Poinsettia Flower Pavillion at the annual Encinitas Poinsettia Festival, ongoing since 1989.
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Download Spring Application
Poway Street Fair Sunday April 20th 2008
Midland Road, just north of Poway Road.
Want to be a vendor? Download application here.
DIRECTIONS: Interstate 15, exit Poway Road, east on Poway four miles to Midland, park in centers on your left.
NEW LOOK - NEW THEME - SAME GREAT LOCATION
The Sunday April 20th 2008 street fair is expected to attract over 15,000 people and 200-plus vendors to Midland Road between Poway Road and Hilleary Place. Bring your gift list. There's something for everyone at the fair, with an emphasis on arts and crafts. Booths offer birdhouses, pottery, candles, quilts, pillows, handcrafted jewelry, African Art, and numerous local business services.
Kids Activities
The Kids Zone includes live pony and llama rides, a rock-climbing wall, an interactive building block activity area, laser tag, and amusement rides. The street fair features live entertainment - something for everyone of all musical tastes.
ArtWalk 2008 
April 26 and 27, 2008 12 PM - 6 PM
Hip and Historic Little Italy
May
This Latin tradition is bringing the zesty flavor to the Gaslamp for the 11th Annual Five on Five Cinco De Mayo Block Party in the Gaslamp Quarter! The event takes place on Saturday, May 5th 2007, from 5:00 PM to Midnight, on 5th Avenue between Island and J Streets and J Street between 5th and 6th Avenues. This year’s 5 on 5 Cinco De Mayo in the Gaslamp is going to be the hotspot all around the block! Shake those maracas while surrounded by some of the Gaslamp’s greatest live bands, talented DJ’s and our famous bar top Go-Go dancers! Bring your amigos down to enjoy the fantastic Marga-tini and refreshing Corona as you take in La Fiesta! Five on Five attendees get to live it up all night with food and drink specials at over twenty of the Gaslamp’s slammin’spots in town, plus—no cover charge! Tickets to the Gaslamp's sizzling block party are only $15 in advance or $20 at the gate. Get yours fast, because this year’s event will definitely sell out early. For tickets or additional information please call 619.233.5008 or go to Fred’s Mexican Café or visit us at www.myspace.com/gaslamp5on5 or www.signonsandiego.com!
(Space is limited and based on a first come, first serve basis.)
TierraFest Arts & Crafts Fair & Parade http://www.craftlister.com/Amyhall/
Sat May 17th
Spend a day at the 12th Annual North Park Festival of the Arts, a neighborhood event that celebrates the arts, culture and entertainment on Sunday, May 18th 2008 from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM in North Park, along University Avenue between 30th and 32nd streets. The event will feature a plethora of art, live entertainment, food and activities for everyone. The Artists’ Village will feature local artists displaying and creating pieces of work, as well as including a juried artists’ area. There will be more than 150 specialty booths, a wide variety of international cuisine, a pet zone, and a Children’s Art Beat area where kids of all ages can engage in interactive, educational and multicultural art activities. To learn more about North Park Main Street and the Annual North Park Festival of the Arts visit www.northparkmainstreet.com or call McFarlane Promotions at 619.233.5008.
www.northparkmainstreet.com or call McFarlane
Promotions at 619.233.5008.
| Carlsbad Village Faire First Sunday in May, 8:00am to 5:00pm First Sunday in November, 8:00am to 4:00pm Beautiful and balmy days in the coastal city of Carlsbad beckon you to the largest one day street faire anywhere! To help you make the most of your visit, the North County Times will publish a special section on the day of the faire, featuring coverage of the exhibitors and a map of Faire activities. We look forward to seeing you at the faire! |
35th Annual Adams Avenue Roots & Folk Festival
Saturday & Sunday, May 3rd and 4th, 2008
About the 2008 Roots & Folk Festival:
The Adams Avenue Business Association proudly presents the 35th Annual Adams Avenue Roots & Folk Festival to be held Saturday and Sunday, May 3 & May 4th 2008. Over 40,000 visitors attended this FREE two-day festival last year. This is truly an event that provides both enjoyment and cultural enrichment for the whole family.
Adams Avenue Roots & Folk Festival is a FREE two-day extravaganza which focuses on the promotion, preservation and performance of local and nationally touring musical acts.
The genres highlighted include the rich traditions of music styles such as Folk, Old Time String Bands, Cowboy, Cajun, Rockabilly, Roots-blues, Bluegrass, Celtic, Roots Rock, Honky-tonk, etc.
2008 Call for Artists
All artists of appropriate genres are invited to submit a press kit for consideration. Please mail your press kit to:
Adams Avenue Business Association
4649 Hawley Boulevard
San Diego CA 92116
ATTN: Roots & Folk Festival
Press kits should include a sample of your music (CD preferred), High quality photos with approval to use photos for event marketing and bios of your band.
PLEASE DO NOT E-MAIL YOUR SUBMISSIONS. Any e-mail submissions will automatically be disqualified.
2008 Vendor Applications NOW available!
If you wish to be a vendor during the 2008 Adams Avenue roots & Folk Festival, please click on the link below to print out an application, complete the application and mail it in with a check for the appropriate fees.
2008 Craft Vendor Application
2008 Food Vendor Application
June
WYNOLA SUMMER FESTIVAL
June 7-8, 2008 10 am to 4 pm
Antiques, Art, Crafts and fun for the whole family. 4326 Highway 78, 3 miles west of Julian
For Information or a vendor space, call 760-765-4758
July
August
Carlsbad Art in the Village
Second Sunday in August, 10:00am to 5:00pm
Come browse over 200 of the finest arts and crafts vendors in the most beautiful of settings in the Village of Carlsbad, just two blocks from the beach. Held the second Sunday in August, Art in the Village highlights fine art, sculpture, photography, ceramics and handmade jewelry, furniture, clothing and wood crafts. Live onstage soft jazz music helps to cultivate a leisurely atmosphere of the arts. Come join us for great place and time to find the finest quality arts and crafts anywhere.
September
ArtWalk on the Bay returns
September 13 & 14, 2008
www.artwalkonthebay.org
September 27 & 28 2008
Go to http://adamsaveonline.com for more information
October
The cauldrons are boiling and the potions are in place which can mean only one thing; it’s time again for the 7th Annual Dos Equis XX Monster Bash presented by Southern Comfort! This is “the” Halloween party in San Diego and this year’s event will be held on Saturday, October 27th, 2007 from 6:00 p.m. until Midnight on the outskirts of the Gaslamp on 7th Avenue between Market and J Street and on Island Avenue between 6th and 8th Avenues.
Tickets to this ghastly gala are only $20.00 in advance and $25.00 at the door; get yours early because the Bass Monster Bash presented by Southern Comfort will sell out fast! You must be 21 years old and you must show valid ID to enter. For information, please call 619.233.5008 or visit www.gaslampquarter.org and www.myspace.com/gaslampmonsterbash.
+Food Vendor Application
+Non-Food Vendor Application
Julian Apple Days Festival
October 4 & 5, 2008 at Menghini Winery
Apple related games, entertainment, food, crafts and fun!
visit www.julianappledays.com or call 760-765-4758 for more information
(Space is limited and based on a first come, first serve basis.)
November
December