North County and San Diego Events for June
Summer fun is here! June has so many great North County and San Diego events! Of course, there’s the San Diego Fair, but there are also art walks, festivals, concerts, plays, bike rides, surfing contests, Highland games, an Independence Day parade and more. Keep reading for more great San Diego and North County events!
First Friday Art Walk
June 2
Join First Friday Art Walk by supporting our vibrant art community showcasing pop-up art galleries, custom jewelry, dance performances, live music and poetry. Event maps are distributed every month, listing that month’s locations, art happenings and sponsors.
4-8pm / In and around the Oceanside Library Community Center, 330 N Coast Hwy
www.oceansideartwalk.org
San Marcos Trails Day
June 3
A challenging, 7-mile hike with more than 1,000 feet of elevation gain will be offered to Double Peak Park via the Cima Loop Trail and La Plaza Drive. A 1-mile interpretive walk will feature the flora and fauna of the Discovery Creek Trails. And a 6-mile equestrian trot will also be offered starting from the Ridgeline Trailhead.
9am-12pm / Lakeview Park, 650 Foxhall Dr
760-744-1050 / www.san-marcos.net
VANC Annual Car Show
June 3
We’ll be featuring all sorts of extraordinary cars, trucks, and vehicles. Enjoy live music, fun and a great time. All years, makes and models are welcome and trophies will be given to The Best in several categories. There will be a pancake breakfast at 8am for registrants. Breakfast, lunch and drinks are available for purchase.
9am-2pm / Veterans Association of North County, 1617 Mission Ave, Oceanside
www.vanc.me
Sam Hinton Folk Festival
June 3
This wonderful outdoor event will feature musical performances, musical workshops, group jams and an open mic stage. A great variety of folk music will be offered including Bluegrass, Olde Time, Irish music, and much more.
11am-5pm / Old Poway Park
858-668-4576 / poway.org
Rock ‘n’ Roll San Diego Marathon & 1/2
June 3-4
Starting at Balboa Park and finishing in Downtown San Diego, you’ll explore up to eight well-known neighborhoods and experience an insider tour that even the locals rave about. This ultimate foot tour highlights all the iconic communities, their personalities, and everything we love about America’s Finest City
6:15am-1pm / Balboa Park
www.runrocknroll.com/san-diego
The Wedding Singer
June 7-24
Just say yes to the most romantic musical in twenty years. Based on the hit Adam Sandler movie, The Wedding Singer’s sparkling score does for the ’80s what Hairspray did for the 60s.
Moonlight Amphitheatre, 1200 Vale Terrace Dr, Vista
www.moonlightstage.com
San Diego County Fair
June 7-July 4
The quintessential summer San Diego event, the San Diego Fair is here! “Get Out There!” to explore the great outdoors and get s’more of what life has to offer. Scout out Best-of-Show winners in the Fair’s competitive exhibitions. Reach new heights as you spin upside-down in the FunZone. Hike around San Diego Grown to learn all about local agriculture from food to fiber to flowers. Be prepared for an unsurpassed line-up of entertainment.
Del Mar Fairgrounds
www.sdfair.com
REINS of Life Golf Tournament
June 9
This year’s player package includes boxed lunch, cocktail hour and awards dinner with hosted bar. The mission of REINS Therapeutic Horsemanship Program is to support the physical, mental and emotional health of disabled children and adults with therapeutic equine-assisted activities.
12pm / The Golf Club of California, Fallbrook
760-731-9168 / https://reinsprogram.org/
San Diego Beer Weekend
June 9-11
Small and independent craft breweries across San Diego County are inviting you to shop–and sip–local! Your purchase of the limited edition glassware supports that small business and the San Diego Brewers Guild, the non-profit association advancing the San Diego craft beer industry through education and collaboration.
www.sdbeer.com
Paper Shredding & E-Waste Recycling Event
June 10
The City of Vista and EDCO are sponsoring a FREE shredding event. Limited to two banker boxes (10inchx12inchx15inch) per household. A certified shredding truck will be present during the event, and all items will be shredded onsite. Unwanted electronics will also be collected, including TVs, computer monitors, printers, fax machines, VCRs, etc. However, no household hazardous waste (HHW) material will be accepted.
9am-12pm / 200 Civic Center Drive, Vista
www.cityofvista.com
Taste of Julian
June 10
While apples will always be revered by the hamlet of Julian, we have more than apples to celebrate and Taste of Julian is designed to do just that. Celebrate the deliciously diverse culinary delights Julian has to offer. The event is a self guided tour of the participating restaurants and tasting rooms in the Julian area.
12:30-5pm / Town Hall
www.visitjulian.com
Giro di San Diego GranFondo
June 10
Southern California meets Italy at the Giro di San Diego GranFondo, a celebration of cycling, food, and San Diego’s North Inland region. Custom finisher medal, commemorative bib, 5 fully stocked aid stations, SAG / mechanical support on the ride, CHP escort and safety on Mt Palomar, finish line BBQ lunch, live band, Ballast Point beer garden benefiting Life Sports Foundation!
7:15am-4pm / Ryan Park, Escondido
858-668-1739 / www.girodisandiego.com
Summer Serenade
June 10
Join San Diego Children’s Discovery Museum for an exciting family jamboree filled with live performances, food trucks, crafts, and beer and wine for adults!
5-7:30pm / 320 North Broadway, Escondido
760-233-7755 / www.sdcdm.org
Race Across America
June 13 & 17
Each year, cyclists convene in Oceanside ready to prove themselves in Race Across America (RAAM), one of the most respected and longest running endurance sporting events in the world. RAAM racers bike 3000 miles across 12 states, climbing 170,000 vertical feet in no more than 12 (for solo riders) to nine days (for teams). In Oceanside, you can cheer on the competitors as they launch their epic sprint.
12pm / Pier Amphitheater, 301 The Strand N, Oceanside
www.raamrace.org
2023 USA Surfing Championships
June 13-17
USA Surfing is the IOC-recognized National Governing Body for the sport of surfing in the USA. Surfing America is responsible for holding the USA Championships each year and for selecting the official USA Surf Team to compete internationally. Competition includes Adaptive, Longboard, SUP and Junior Teams.
Oceanside Harbor North Jetty
www.usasurfing.org
Antique Engine & Tractor Show
June 17-18, 24-25
The Antique Engine & Tractor Show has something for everyone in the family. This includes an antique equipment and tractor parade with tractors from all over the country, gas and steam engines, blacksmithing, woodworking, weaving, spinning and farming demos, model trains, clocks, antique autos and trucks. There are also merchant and food booths.
Antique Gas & Steam Engine Museum, 2040 N Santa Fe Ave, Vista
760-941-1791 / www.agsem.com
Annual Switchfoot BRO-AM
June 17
BRO-AM has been a San Diego event dedicated to giving back to the community for over a decade now. Join 17,000+ attendees for a free, all ages, family friendly, community giving movement event to enjoy a whole day of surf contests, live concerts on the beach with Grammy award-winning rock band Switchfoot, special guests, brand activations, vendor booths, green initiatives, and more.
7am-5pm / Moonlight Beach, Encinitas
www.broam.org
Make Music Day
June 21
Make Music Day is a free celebration of music around the world. Launched in 1982, it is now held on the same day in more than 1,000 cities in 120 countries. On Make Music Day, the Museum of Making Music will have acoustic pop-up performances, a StudioACE Kids activity, community drum and ukulele circles, a family dance party and a concert. Activities and museum admission are free. Please RSVP.
10am-7pm / Museum of Making Music, 5790 Armada Dr, Carlsbad
760-438-5996 / www.museumofmakingmusic.org
Del Mar Village Summer Solstice
June 22
The Del Mar Village Association invites you to celebrate the beginning of summer as only Del Mar knows how: with delicious food and drinks, fun music, ocean views, and beachy, good vibes. Net proceeds from the event benefit DMVA so it can continue its mission of supporting Del Mar’s beloved small businesses in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic and into economic recovery. 21+ event.
5-8pm / Powerhouse Park, Del Mar
www.visitdelmarvillage.com
Summer Fun on the 101
June 24
Encinitas’ most epic music festival and is free and open to the whole community! There will be a Craft Beer Garden for Attendees 21+. The winning youth band from the Leucadia 101 Mainstreet Battle of the Bands will perform. The money raised by the event will fund college scholarships for two local San Dieguito Academy graduating seniors pursuing musical studies. The line up is lovingly curated by Ruthless Hippies.
11am-7pm / Leucadia Roadside Park, 860 N Coast Hwy 101, Encinitas
760-436-2320 / leucadia101.com
San Diego Scottish Highland Games
June 24-25
Come see everything Scottish. This includes Highland dancing, bagpiping and drumming, heavy athletics, sheep dog trials, Celtic history and other educational seminars, children’s activities, and Celtic bands. Celebrate with food, drinks, traditional and contemporary entertainment, games, even whisky tasting!
9am-5pm / Brengle Terrace Park, Vista
sdhighlandgames.org
San Marcos Summer Concert Series
June 24
This is the first of four, summer concerts held at Wood House in Woodland Park. Tonight’s performance is Irish folk music by Skelpin. Gates open at 6pm.
7:30-9pm / Woodland Park, 1148 Rock Springs Rd
www.san-marcos.net
Oceanside Independence Day Parade
June 24
Come see floats, bands, walking groups, cool cars and much more. Our theme this year is “Honoring Hometown Heroes.”
10am-12pm / South Coast Highway from Wisconsin Ave to City Hall
www.mainstreetoceanside.com
Enjoy June’s North County and San Diego events! Do you have North County or San Diego events that you’d like included here? Just let me know, and I’ll add them for you.
Please excuse any errors or omissions and let me know if there’s anything that needs fixing. Check with the organizations holding these events for costs, tickets, availability, changes, limitations and important details.