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San Diego Events and San Diego Festivals
(San Diego, California - CA, USA)



Given the favorable year-round climate of San Diego, it's no surprise that the local calendar is full of fun-filled outdoor events and festivals ranging from cultural celebrations to county fairs and film festivals. There are always many exciting events and things to do in San Diego. Below are the main annual festivals and events in San Diego's calendar.

San Diego National Public Holidays - San Diego, California (CA), USA

• 1st January - New Year's Day
• Third Monday in January - Martin Luther King Day
• 12th February - Lincoln's Birthday
• Third Monday in February - Washington's Birthday
• Last Monday in May - Memorial Day
• 4th July - Independence Day
• First Monday in September - Labor Day
• Second Monday in October - Columbus Day
• 11th November - Veterans Day
• 4th Thursday in November - Thanksgiving
• 25th December - Christmas Day

San Diego Calendar of Festivals and Events 2009 / 2010 - San Diego, California (CA), USA


San Diego Events and Festivals in January - San Diego, California (CA), USA

• No significant festivals in San Diego during January

San Diego Events and Festivals in February - San Diego, California (CA), USA

• Buick Invitational - mid-February, a popular event held at the famed Torrey Pines Golf Course in La Jolla and attracting the world's top golfers and famous celebrities

San Diego Events and Festivals in March - San Diego, California (CA), USA

• Ocean Beach Kite Festival - early March, showcasing kite making, decorating and flying competitions

San Diego Events and Festivals in April - San Diego, California (CA), USA

• No significant festivals in San Diego during April

San Diego Events and Festivals in May - San Diego, California (CA), USA

• Fiesta Cinco de Mayo - early May, a huge event held in the Old Town celebrating Hispanic culture in a burst of color along with traditional food, dance, music and entertainment, as well as kid's rides and historical re-enactments
• American Indian Cultural Days - held at Balboa Park and including Native American dancing, music and arts and crafts

San Diego Events and Festivals in June - San Diego, California (CA), USA

• Ocean Beach Street Fair and Chili Cook-Off - late June, a popular street festival featuring plenty of live music and entertainment, art and craft displays, a children's area, hundred's of food booths and the famous chili cook-off
• San Diego County Fair - mid-June to early July, a spectacular fair featuring live entertainment and hundreds of different rides

San Diego Events and Festivals in July - San Diego, California (CA), USA

• US Open Sandcastle Competition - mid-July, held at Imperial Beach, this event sees participants compete using their sandcastle-making skills

San Diego Events and Festivals in August - San Diego, California (CA), USA

• Hillcrest City Fest - mid-August, a lively street fair featuring plenty of stalls and live entertainment
• San Diego Street Scene Festival - late August to early September, held in the Gaslamp Quarter and featuring live entertainment, dance exhibitions and food, as well as a number of micro-festivals

San Diego Events and Festivals in September - San Diego, California (CA), USA

• Pacific Islander Festival - late September, this event celebrates the cultural heritage and arts and crafts of Pacific Islander people from the islands of Melanesia, Micronesia and Polynesia
• San Diego Asian Film Festival - late September, showcasing over 130 short and feature films from across Asia and North America

San Diego Events and Festivals in October - San Diego, California (CA), USA

• Little Italy Precious Festa - early October, the West Coast's largest Italian-American festival featuring delicious food, arts and crafts and live entertainment
• San Diego Girl Film Festival - early October, a thought provoking range of short films made by women about women
• San Diego Oktoberfest - late October, a weekend-long festival featuring heaps of bands who perform across four stages, plenty of traditional food and beer from dozens of breweries and a bratwurst-eating contest

San Diego Events and Festivals in November - San Diego, California (CA), USA

• San Diego Bay Wine and Food Festival - mid-November, a three-day wine tasting and culinary extravaganza

San Diego Events and Festivals in December - San Diego, California (CA), USA

• Holiday Jazz and Blues Festival - mid-December, a family event featuring Santa, holiday food and entertainment as well as excellent live music
• San Diego Harbor Parade of Lights - early and mid-December, a spectacular display of lights adorning boats of all sizes
• Starlight Parade - early December, a huge parade in San Diego featuring carolers, floats, marching bands, a tree-lighting ceremony and Santa Claus

 
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