San Diego Calendar of Events – June 2023

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

Info: wwwlamesachamber.net/taste

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