23 May San Diego Calendar of Events – June 2023
Holidays
6/14 Flag Day
6/18 Father’s Day
6/19 Juneteenth
Events
Valley Center Western Days Festival
Events include the Guns & Hoses Chili Cook-Off, a pancake breakfast, a parade, a car show, and much more!
Location: Various
Info: www.westerndays.org
6/2 – 6/3 various event times
2nd Annual Julian Town Square Music Festival
Have some pie, experience a full day of music, and all that this historical town has to offer.
Location: Julian Town Square
Info: www.visitjulian.com
6/3 10 am – 6 pm
Pride by the Beach 2023
This is a free, family-friendly event, with a main stage and a community stage, as well as over 120 vendors and community resources!
Location: Civic Center Dr., Oceanside
Info: www.pridebythebeach.org
6/3 12 – 6 pm
Encinitas Rotary Wine & Food Festival
This sip and sampling event features 25 wineries & breweries, and 24 local restaurants.
Location: Encinitas Ranch Golf Course
Info: www.encinitaswinefestival.com
6/3 4 – 7 pm
Nitro Express – Country Rock Band
Classic Rock, Blues, Bluegrass, R&B, Country, Southern Rock, Surf Music, Motown, and even Reggae are some of the components that make up their unique sound.
Location: Fallbrook Mission Theatre
Info: www.fallbrookmissiontheater.com
6/3 6–9pm
Rock n’ Roll San Diego Marathon & Half Marathon
Choose from a 26.2- or 13.1-mile course. Also available is Saturday’s 5K!
Location: Balboa Park to Downtown
Info: www.runrocknroll.com
6/3 – 6/4 Sat 7 am, Sun 6:15 am
San Diego County Fair
Adventure awaits at the 2023 San Diego County Fair – “Get Out There!” to explore the great outdoors and get s’more of what life has to offer!
Location: Del Mar Fairgrounds
Info: www.sdfair.com
6/7 – 7/4 (closed Mon & Tue in June) Wed, Thu, & Sun 11 am – 10 pm, Fri & Sat 11 am – 11 pm
7/3 – 7/4 11 am – 10 pm
Giro di San Diego GranFondo
Southern California meets Italy in this celebration of cycling and food.
Location: Ryan Park, Escondido
Info: www.girodisandiego.com
6/10 7:15 am
San Diego Brew Festival
Featuring over 70 breweries, 200 beers, 10 local food trucks, plus cover bands and lawn games.
Location: NTC Park
Info: www.sandiegobeerfest.com
6/10 1 – 4 pm
Taste of La Mesa
Enjoy food samplings, free prizes, a silent auction, and more.
Location: Town & Country San Diego
6/10 5 – 8 pm
Greek Festival
Partake in authentic Greek food and drink, enjoy the live music, and more!
Location: St. Spyridon Church
Info: www.sdgreekfestival.com
6/10 – 6/11 Sat 11 am – 10 pm, Sun 11 am – 8 pm
2023 USA Surfing Championships
USA Surfing Championships and Team Trials!
Location: Oceanside Harbor North Jetty
Info: www.usasurfing.org
6/13 – 6/17 various hours
Switchfoot Bro-Am Beach Fest 2023
Enjoy a day of surf contests, live concerts on the beach with Grammy award-winning rock band Switchfoot, special guests, and more.
Location: Moonlight Beach, Encinitas
Info: www.broam.org
6/17 7 am – 5 pm
2nd Annual West Coast Hot Sauce Experience
Over 50 craft hot sauce producers, spicy eating competitions, and much more.
Location: Broadway Pier
Info: www.westcoasthotsauceexperience.com
6/17–6/18 11am–7pm
San Diego Lao Food Festival
Showcasing the diverse cuisine and culture of Laos.
Location: Mira Mesa Community Park
Info: www.laofoodfestival.org
6/17 – 6/18 Sat 11 am – 7 pm, Sun 11 am – 6 pm
Father’s Day Cruise to Belmont Park
Open to all years, makes, and models! Trophies for all classes! Enjoy great music, food, and fun.
Location: Belmont Park
Info: www.carshowcalifornia.com
6/18 10 am – 3 pm
Country on the Coast Music Festival San Diego
Featuring Kelsea Ballerini, Chris Janson, Thompson Square, and others.
Location: Waterfront Park
Info: www.countryonthecoast.com
6/18 2 – 9:30 pm
Make Music San Diego
A live, free, musical celebration, with concerts on streets, sidewalks, and parks across the city.
Location: various
Info: www.makemusicday.org
6/21 various
All Things Carroll Shelby Car Show
Highlighting the cars made famous by Carroll Shelby through his years as a racer/builder.
Location: North Embarcadero Marina Park
Info: www.socalsaac.org
6/24 9 am – 2 pm
Oceanside Independence Day Freedom Parade
See floats, bands, walking groups, cars, and more. Honoring Our Hometown Heroes!
Location: Coast Hwy., Wisconsin Ave. to Civic Center Dr.
Info: www.oceansideparade.com
6/24 10 am – 4 pm
Ocean Beach Street Fair & Chili Cook-Off
Enjoy tasty festival nosh, art, entertainment, shopping, and more!
Location: Newport Ave., OB.
Info: www.oceanbeachsandiego.com
6/24 10 am – 8 pm
Summer Fun on the 101
An epic music festival that’s free and open to the whole community!
Location: Leucadia Roadside Park
Info: www.leucadia101.com
6/24 11 am – 7 pm
San Diego Scottish Highland Games & Gathering
Traditional Scottish competitions, costumes, and fun for all.
Location: Brengle Terrace Park, Vista
Info: www.sdhighlandgames.org
6/24 – 6/25 9 am
San Diego Smooth Jazz Festival
Enjoy smooth jazz and delicious cuisine. Featuring Rebecca Jade and more!
Location: The Rady Shell
Info: www.sandiegosmoothjazzfestival.com
6/24 – 6/25 3:30 pm
San Diego International Triathlon
Choose from an international course or a sprint course. Whichever you choose you’re guaranteed a great race.
Location: Spanish Landing Park
Info: www.sdinternationaltriathlon.com
6/25 6:35 am
Taste of Adams Avenue
This gastronomic trek will feature 40 restaurants, coffee houses, pubs, wine bars, breweries.
Location: Adams Ave
Info: www.adamsavenuebusiness.com
6/25 11 am – 3 pm
Scoop San Diego Ice Cream Festival
Have a great time with dozens of San Diego’s top ice cream and gelato vendors for a great cause.
Location: North Park Way
Info: www.scoopsandiego.org
6/25 12 – 4 pm