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, the Highland games, a parade and more. Keep reading for more great San Diego and North County events!
Taste of Julian
June 1
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
760-765-1857 / www.visitjulian.com
San Marcos Trails Day
June 1
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.
8am-12pm / Discovery Lake, Lakeview Park, 650 Foxhall Dr
760-744-1050 / www.san-marcos.net
Sam Hinton Folk Festival
June 1
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, even kids’ music.
10am-5pm / Old Poway Park
858-668-4576 / poway.org
Rock ‘n’ Roll San Diego Marathon & 1/2
June 1-2
Rock ‘n’ Roll running has been a San Diego event since 1998. You’ll start at Balboa Park and finish in Downtown San Diego, 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
Escape to Margaritaville
June 5-22
The perfect jukebox musical for fans of yacht rock and Jimmy Buffett. Join Rachel and Tammy as they take a trip to Margaritaville, a run-down hotel on a Caribbean Island, for a vacation before Tammy’s wedding.
Moonlight Amphitheatre, 1200 Vale Terrace Dr, Vista
www.moonlightstage.com
First Friday Art Walk
June 7
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
Fallbrook Healthy Living Faire
June 8
Visit with a variety of health-minded businesses and organizations that will be showcasing products and services, as well as providing general health and wellness information.
The San Diego County Live WOW (Wellness on Wheels) bus will be onsite with a variety of resources, including aging and independence, child and family wellbeing and military/veterans.
9am-1:30pm / Farmers Market, Downtown Fallbrook
https://foundationforseniorcare.org/
Paper Shredding, E-Waste Recycling and Mulch Event
June 8
The City of Vista and EDCO are sponsoring a FREE shredding, e-waste collection, and mulch event. Limited to two banker’s boxes (10inchx12inchx15inch) per household.
Unwanted electronics including computers, monitors, laptops, computer components, printers, scanners, fax machines, radios, and cell phones.
Free, self-service mulch is available for Vista residents. So, please bring your own cans/bags, gloves, and shovel. There is a limit of 3 cans/bags per vehicle.
Goodwill will also be on-site to accept donated reusable items. Please go to edcodisposal.com, under News & Events, for a list of items that Goodwill will not accept.
9am-12pm / 200 Civic Center Drive, Vista
www.cityofvista.com
Giro di San Diego GranFondo
June 8
A celebration of cycling, food, and San Diego’s North Inland region. The GIRO is famous for its challenging and picturesque routes, outstanding ride support, mouthwatering food both on and off the course, and a post-ride party!
7:15am-4pm / Ryan Park, Escondido
858-668-1739 / www.girodisandiego.com
Children’s Discovery Museum Summer Serenade
June 8
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 11 & 15
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.
Pier Amphitheater, 301 The Strand N, Oceanside
www.raamrace.org
2023 USA Surfing Championships
June 11-15
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
San Diego County Fair
June 12-July 7
A San Diego event since 1880 and held at the Del Mar Fairgrounds since 1936, this year’s fair theme is “Let’s Go Retro,” and includes all the fun traditions you’ve come to expect with rides, entertainment, exhibits, agriculture, animals, art, food, music, and an ocean view.
Del Mar Fairgrounds
www.sdfair.com
Carlsbad Lagoon Row in the Dark
June 14
Your $49 ticket grants you a three hour glow in the dark themed adventure on a paddleboard, kayak or aquacycle. Join us at the Carlsbad Lagoon and enjoy live music around the campfire, beach games and memories that will last a lifetime!
7-10pm / California Watersports
carlsbadlagoon.com
VANC Annual Car Show
June 15
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
REINS of Life Golf Tournament
June 15
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.
11:30am / The Golf Club of California, Fallbrook
760-731-9168 / https://reinsprogram.org/
Annual Switchfoot BRO-AM
June 15
BRO-AM has been a San Diego event dedicated to giving back to the community for over a decade now. Join 15,000+ 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
Antique Engine & Tractor Show
June 15-16, 22-23
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.org
Del Mar Village Summer Solstice
June 20
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. 21+ event.
5-8pm / Powerhouse Park, Del Mar
www.visitdelmarvillage.com
Southern California Beach Soccer Championships
June 21-23
The popular sand soccer festival will again feature youth, adult amateur and adult pro women’s and men’s beach soccer as well as vendors, the BeSoCha Cantina and more!
Harbor Beach, Oceanside
beachsoccerusa.org
Lake Poway Family Campout
June 22-23
Activities include: guided evening hikes, campfire with s’mores, and Extreme Rahim returns with his family pleasing magic/comedy show. Remember to bring your own camping equipment, dinner supplies to barbeque, and grill/charcoal.5pm-10am / Lake Poway
poway.org
San Diego Scottish Highland Games
June 22-23
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
Art In The Village
June 23
Free, one-day, open-air art show, that features fine artists from all over the region. All artwork is juried, and you can meet the artists in their booths the day of the event. Live music, cultural arts booth, food, and beer and wine garden.
9am-5pm / Carlsbad Village
760-453-7076 / www.carlsbad-village.com
Ace Hardware BBQ Fundraiser
June 29
Calling all BBQ and chili experts! Free food, raffles, prizes, drinks, and silent auction. 100% of the proceeds will be going to the Children’s Miracle Network. 10am-1pm / Oceanside Ace Hardware
www.oceansidechamber.com
San Marcos Summer Concert Series
June 29
This is the first of four, summer concerts held at Wood House in Woodland Park. Tonight’s performance is classic rock music by Broken Halo. Gates open at 6pm.
7:30-9pm / Woodland Park, 1148 Rock Springs Rd
www.san-marcos.net
Oceanside Independence Day Parade
June 29
Come see floats, bands, walking groups, cool cars and much more. Our theme this year is “Celebrating Our Heritage.”
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.