27 Jun San Diego Calendar of Events – July 2022
4th of July Fireworks Celebrations
All events take place on July 4 unless otherwise noted.
Carlsbad
Red, White and BOOM! + Fireworks 10am-9pm / LEGOLAND California, www.legoland.com/california
Chula Vista
4th Fest & Fireworks 7-9pm / Elite Athlete Training Center, www.chulavistaca.gov
Coronado
4th of July Events July 2-4: Various locations.
July 4: Fireworks at 9pm / Glorietta Bay, www.coronadotimes.com/4th
Del Mar
San Diego County Fair & Fireworks 10am-Midnight / Del Mar Fairgrounds, www.sdfair.com
El Cajon
4th of July Fireworks 9pm / Kennedy Park, 619-441-1540 / www.elcajon.gov
Escondido
Independence Day Celebration 9pm / Grape Day Park, 760-839-4880 / www.escondido.org
Fallbrook
Pancake Breakfast 7:30-10:30am / Fallbrook Comm. Center www.fallbrookchamberofcommerce.org
Imperial Beach
Independence Day Fireworks 9pm / Pier Plaza, www.imperialbeachca.gov
Julian
4th of July Parade 10am-1pm / Downtown Julian, Main St., www.julianparade.com
Oceanside
Independence Day Parade – June 25 10am-12pm / Coast Highway, www.mainstreetoceanside.com
Fireworks Show – July 3 5:30-10pm / SoCal Soccer Complex, www.ci.oceanside.ca.us
Poway
An Old Fashioned Fourth of July 10am-4pm / Old Poway Park
4th of July Veterans Park Ceremony 11am / Veterans Park, www.poway.org
Ramona
Family Picnic & Fireworks 4-9pm / Olive Peirce Middle School, www.ramonaevents.com
Rancho Bernardo
The Spirit of the Fourth & Fireworks
Community Fair: 9am / Webb Park
Parade: 3:30pm / Downtown RB
Festivities: 6-9:30pm / RB High School, www.spiritofthefourth.org
San Carlos
Lake Murray Fireworks & Musicfest 11am-9pm / Lake Murray Playground, www.lakemurrayfireworks.org
San Diego
Port of San Diego Big Bay Boom! 9pm / San Diego Bay, www.bigbayboom.com
University City San Diego Celebration 6:30am-7pm / Standley Park, www.uccelebration.com
SeaWorld July 4th Fireworks Spectacular 9:50pm / SeaWorld San Diego, www.seaworld.com
Santee
Santee Salutes & Fireworks 2-10pm / Town Center Comm. Park East, www.cityofsanteeca.gov
Scripps Ranch
4th of July Parade 7am / Hoyt Park, www.scrippsranch.org
4th of July Run & Ride, www.runride.org
Vista Celebration & Fireworks
5-10pm / Brengle Terrace Park, www.cityofvista.com
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San Diego County Fair
Through July 4
This summer, the San Diego County Fair returns to the Del Mar Fairgrounds with power-packed plans to celebrate the action-packed pop culture superheroes from comic books and the silver screen, to those awe-inspiring community heroes we’ve found right in our own neighborhoods.
11am-10pm / Del Mar Fairgrounds
Crown City Classic 4th of July Race
July 2
Official 2022 Patriotic Event Tee. Commemorative Finisher Medal. Live Finisher Results. Access to the Crown City Run Expo. Overall and Age Group Awards.
7-10am / Coronado Tidelands Park
Tanabata Festival
July 7
Originating from Chinese folklore, Tanabata is a holiday that celebrates the meeting of Orihime and Hikoboshi! Bring the family and join in on kid’s games, crafts, dancing and more! JFG partners with the Minatomo Japanese Community to celebrate.
10am-6pm / Japanese Friendship Garden of San Diego
Downtown Chula Vista Block Party
July 8
Features our very own Chula Vista Champions, lowrider car show, Farmer’s Market vendors, live music, and entertainment.
4-9pm / Third Avenue
California State Games
July 14-17
The California State Games is the largest Olympic-style sports festival in the state with 24+ sports from Archery to Softball at venues all across San Diego County.
See website for schedule.
Spirit of Stonewall Rally
July 15
Pride celebrations everywhere trace their heritage to the evening of June 28, 1969 when patrons of the Stonewall Inn in New York City said “No more!” to police harassment. That protest has grown to annual events held in major cities throughout the world.
6-7pm / Hillcrest Pride Flag
www.sdpride.org/event/2022-stonewall-rally
San Diego Pride Parade / Festival
July 16 – 17
Theme: Justice with Joy! The largest single-day civic event in the region and is among the largest Prides in the United States, attracting over 300,000 people. Cheer on colorful floats & parade participants as we celebrate and honor the LGBTQ community.
10am / Hillcrest / Balboa Park
www.sdpride.org/parade / www.sdpride.org
Taste of East County
July 17
Wineries, breweries, distilleries, eateries, and specialty vendors are welcome to exhibit. Vendors will be able to sell to attendees. Chamber Members and the public will enjoy a family-friendly afternoon of East County’s delectable delights, flights, sips, and sounds.
2-5pm / St. Madeleine Sophie’s Center
Poker Run
July 17
A motorcycle road trip to Julian – a 5 stop Poker Run event to benefit Ivey Ranch! Prizes, raffles, silent auction, 50/50, Chapter Challenge, Music, Food, Beer & Wine.
8:30am-3:30pm / Ivey Ranch Park
Nat Diego
July 17-18
Come taste the exciting world of natural wine and learn about what you drink at a weekend festival packed with winemakers, importers and advocates of Natural wine.
7-11:30pm / Various locations.
Taste of San Diego – East
July 18
Make plans to join us and “Taste, Savor and Mingle” in one ballroom, with plenty of room to stroll throughout the food and business vendor tables. Enjoy great food samplings, free prizes from business sponsors/vendors, a silent auction and raffles during this fun-filled evening.
5-8pm / Town and Country San Diego
Comic-Con International
July 21-24
The largest comics and pop culture event in the United States, attracting thousands of artists, celebrities and fans of comic books, movie memorabilia and all things related to pop culture.
San Diego Convention Center
Ooly Stock Up Sale
July 22-23
Woman-owned and local brand OOLY is eager to offer an amazing sale to stock up students and teachers in the San Diego area all while benefiting and highlighting the work of two local charities, ArtReach and Casa de Amparo. Activities for kids, amazing discounts on some of the hottest school supplies and more.
Fri 12-6pm, Sat 9am-3pm / 5607 Palmer Way, Carlsbad
760-931-8400 / www.carlsbad.org
Del Mar Racing
July 22-Sep. 11
The Del Mar Thoroughbred Club (DMTC) hosts world-class thoroughbred horse racing, welcoming the industry’s top athletes to the Del Mar Racetrack.
See website for schedule. / 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd.
858-755-1141 / www.dmtc.com
Boogie Woogie Ball
July 23
Join Wounded Warrior Homes in making a difference for post-911 Veterans with Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) and/or Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Live Music! Boogie-ing! Silent Auction! Tickets $150 each.
6-10pm / Veterans Association of North County, Oceanside
Solana Beach Triathlon
July 23-24
The surf-entry ocean swim is supported by lifeguards and swim buddies. The bike and run courses cruise down the world famous Pacific Coast Highway. Finally, a tunnel of high-fives awaits you at the finish line – a gauntlet of excitement. Expo on Saturday and race on Sunday.
Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 5-10:45am / Fletcher Cove
Drive Out Hunger Golf Classic
July 25
The annual tournament includes a shotgun scramble at 12 noon to kick off the tournament, contest & mulligan packages, opportunity drawings, and a LIVE auction during the cocktail reception and post-tournament dinner. Proceeds benefit the North County chapter’s critical hunger-relief programs.
10am-5:45pm / Shadowridge Golf Club, Vista
858-527-1419 / www.northcountyfoodbank.org/golf
SIP of Julian
July 30
Julian Tasting Rooms offering samples of their wine, beer, hard cider, or craft cocktails at this Town Wide Event.
11am-5pm / Julian Town Hall
760-765-1857 / www.visitjulian.com
TGA 5k
July 30
The 2022 Donate Life Transplant Games 5K Walk/Run. This early morning event celebrates the lives of those who have received a second chance at life, recognizes those still waiting for a life-saving transplant, and all the donor families who have lost a loved one.
7:30am / North Harbor Drive – SD County Admin Bldg.
www.transplantgamesofamerica.org/5krunwalk