The Linda Vista Fair, held annually on the 6900 block of Linda Vista road, (between Comstock and Ulric Streets) is intended to promote cultural awareness and understanding within the City of San Diego. Its numerous cultural exhibits, film festival, varied ethnic food offerings and delightful artistic performances are eagerly anticipated by residents and visitors to San Diego.
Date : 4/24 (Sat ) 10:00am -
Price : Free
Place : LindaVista Rd
5/01/10 – 5/02/10 The 27th Annual Fiesta Old Town Cinco De Mayo is the largest Cinco de Mayo celebration north of the border. This free two-day fiesta takes place on Saturday, May 1st, from 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM and Sunday, May 2nd, from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
The fiesta has an incredible variety of festivities and entertainment for the whole family to enjoy including a special kids area and stage. Los niños will shriek with excitement as they engage in an array of interactive activities.
There is no time for a siesta, as you stroll through the street of Old Town you will hear sizzling flamenco beats, Norteno flairs and traditional Mariachi music coming from the two stages of live entertainment.
Explore the lively streets of the bustling Mercado where you can purchase an array of merchandise; handmade leather pieces, beautiful jewelry and many more treasures that line San Diego Avenue.
Venture over to Lowrider lane where you will be blown away by the glistening rims and gravity-defying hydraulics of these custom art masterpieces.
Cool off with a refreshing ice cold beer in the beer garden or become a tequila connoisseur in the high-end tequila sampling area. Finish off your appetite by visiting over 20 delicious restaurants to enjoy zesty food specials.
Be sure to take a ride in a stagecoach or explore the museums and specialty stores that Old Town has to offer. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to be surrounded in the history and culture of Mexico!
The annual EarthFair in Balboa Park is the largest free annual environmental fair in the world. EarthFair 2010 will be the 20th anniversary – the 40th anniversary of the first Earth Day! Each year, the EarthFair draws around 70,000 visitors.
Produced by 400 volunteers, EarthFair features more than 350 exhibitors, special theme areas, a Food Pavilion, a special Kids’ Activity Area, three entertainment venues, the Children’s Earth Parade, the eARTh Gallery art show, and the Cleaner Car Concourse.
Special for Kids
In our Childrens’ Activity Area you’ll find crafts, games, face painting, storytelling, and a hands-on activities for children of all ages. Activities are intended to educate, entertain and inspire youth, in the spirit of Earth Day. This year, participants will learn to make paper, find out about recycling, make gift cards from recycled materials, and learn how to visit wild areas without disturbing the environment. Our Children’s Stage features youth-oriented performances throughout the day.
Entertainment
EarthFair will feature three stages. We’ve already mentioned the Children’s Stage, featuring music, song and storytelling aimed at the younger set. The Moon Stage (at Park and Presidents Way) will feature a variety of contemporary music by local artists. The Folk Music Stage (by the U.N. building), hosted by the San Diego Folk Music Heritage Society, will feature some of our city’s finest folk music artists.
eHome
Our eHome exhibit area showcases products and technologies that can make your home more environmentally sustainable. If you’re building a new structure, or adding to an existing home, alternative home-building technologies, such as straw bale and steel-frame construction, will be of interest. Find out about energy- and resource-saving products and materials, like energy-efficient appliances and low-E windows. A wide variety of solar electric systems – available now, to help you get off the grid – will be shown.
eARTh Gallery
The eARTh Gallery features works by artists using recycled materials or showing depictions of “Endangered Spaces” in San Diego County. The artwork will be presented next to the Children’s Area in the Pan American Plaza (close to the Auto Museum).
Food Pavilion
Tired of the nitrate-filled hot dogs and sugar-loaded sodas you usually get at large public events? Then step right up to our Food Pavilion for a change of pace. You’ll find out-of-the-ordinary vegetarian fare that will make you wish it was available in the park all year long.
Children’s Earth Parade
The Children’s Earth Parade (All Species Welcome) starts at 10:30 am by the Spanish Village and marches through the Park to the Children’s Area in the Pan American Plaza. Participants are invited to dress up as endangered species, present their favorite earth-friendly messages.
Cleaner Car Concourse
The Cleaner Car Concourse features vehicles of all descriptions that all run on alternative fuels (hybrids included). This isn’t just “the future”: these are vehicles being used on the road today. The vehicles will be on display in the Pan American Plaza. Do you have a vehicle that belongs in the show? Click here for more information, and to register on-line.
Stuff to Buy
You’ll see lots of stuff to buy at EarthFair. As in previous years, non-profit organizations are free to sell goods and services to support their operations. In fact, for many of the smaller non-profits, EarthFair can be a significant source of funding for their activities. So, if you want to get some holiday gifts real early, you can make sure your money will be going to a cause you want to support. We will also allow for-profit organizations to sell environmentally-beneficial goods and services.
Getting There
Sixty- to seventy-thousand people can create real transportation problems. If you arrive after about 10:30 am, there is often no CAR parking close to the Park.
Price:
Free
Address:
Balboa Park
San Diego, Ca
Phone Numbers
(858) 272-7370
Enjoy a self-guided stroll that will take you around to some of the top chefs in San Diego, who are preparing their best dishes especially for you! From scrumptious appetizers to delectable desserts, come prepared to please your appetite. With samples created from over 40 of the area’s prominent restaurants, you are sure to find a new takeout favorite or dining hotspot. Once you’ve had your fill of savory dishes, take a break from the action to check out the captivating neighborhood of Hillcrest.
This neighborhood is surrounded with dozens of charming shops and has a contagious atmosphere that will keep you coming back for more!Tickets to the “Taste of Uptown/Hillcrest” are just $30.00 in advance and $35.00 day of the event, and proceeds benefit the Hillcrest Business Association. For more information please call McFarlane Promotions at 619-233-5008 or visit http://www.hillcrestbusinessassociation.com/
Tickets are limited and have sold out the last five years, so purchase them soon and join us for a taste sensation you won’t want to forget!!
Price:
$30 in advance/ $35 day of event
Phone Numbers
619-233-5008
