North County and San Diego Events July 2024

North County and San Diego Events for July

North County and San Diego events in July are full of fireworks, picnics and parades! And we’ve got so much more! There are lots of concerts and movies this month, plus San Diego Pride, Over-the-Line, Comic-Con, Del Mar racing, a triathlon, golf classic, even a dog fest! Keep reading for more great San Diego and North County events!

San Diego County Fair

Through July 7
Let’s Go Retro for the summer of ’24. Bop your way around the happy days of the ’50s. Twist, shout, and shake it into the bewitching ’60s. Move and groove through the disco nights of the ’70s. Moonwalk it back to the gnarly age of big hair, shoulder pads, and parachute pants of the ’80s. And enjoy the era of flannel and floppy drives of the ’90s. Rides, entertainment, exhibits, agriculture, animals, art, food, music, and all the traditions you have come to expect, with an ocean view.
Del Mar Fairgrounds
www.sdfair.com

TGIF Concerts in the Parks Carlsbad

July 5,12,19,26
The TGIF concert series has been a San Diego event since 1986, and was recognized as one of the top five outdoor concert series in the nation by USA TODAY’s 10Best’s 2023 Readers’ Choice Awards.
6-8pm
5th: Finnegan Blue – Irish Folk, Rock, Bluegrass / Stagecoach Community Center & Park
12th: Mad Hat Hucksters – Swing, New Orleans Second Line / Stagecoach Community Center & Park
19th: Kimba Light – Afro-Cuban / Calavera Hills Community Center & Park
26th: B.I.G. – R & B, 90s Hip Hop / Calavera Hills Community Center & Park
www.carlsbadca.gov

Movies in the Park

July 13
This month’s movie is Disney’s Wish rated PG. Free admission.
8pm / Brengle Terrace Park, Vista
www.cityofvista.com

San Diego Pride

July 13-21
San Diego Pride includes She Fest, Light Up the Cathedral, the Rally, Pride 5K + Walk, the Parade, and the Festival. San Diego Pride’s mission is fostering pride, equality, and respect for all lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender communities locally, nationally, and globally.
See website for schedule of events.
sdpride.org

Over-the-Line Tournament

July 13-14, 20-21
The Old Mission Beach Athletic Club (OMBAC) is calling all players, beachgoers, and sports enthusiasts to the biggest summer event in San Diego! Over 1,000 teams will hit the sand at sunrise with their bats, balls, and most creative team names.
Fiesta Island, Mission Bay Park
www.ombac.org

Summer Sunday Concerts by the Sea

July 14, 28
Summer Concerts are held right on the sand at beautiful Moonlight Beach. All you need to do is show up. How cool is that?
July 14 from 12:45-5pm – Big Sandy and His Fly-Rite Boys with Bach 2 Rock House opening followed by Enzo & Layse / Moonlight Beach, Encinitas
July 28 from 1:45-5pm – Ash Easton with Flailing Idiot opening / Moonlight Beach, Encinitas
www.encinitasca.gov

San Diego Bayfest

July 20
San Diego Bayfest is a 21+ music festival that celebrates San Diego’s beach culture and lifestyle. Our focus is on these key event elements: Music, Location, Food & Beverages. This year’s line up features Sublime, Atmosphere, Goldfinger and more.
1-11pm / Waterfront Park
www.bayfestsd.com

Aloha Plunge

July 20
It’s fun in the sun at the City of Carlsbad’s Aloha Plunge. Enjoy island-themed pool games and activities, giant inflatables, the splash pad and more. End the night with a special Polynesian dance performance where the audience can learn the hula.
5-8pm / Alga Norte Aquatic Center, 6565 Alicante Road, Carlsbad
www.carlsbadca.gov

Del Mar Racing

July 20-September 8
The Del Mar Thoroughbred Club (DMTC) hosts world-class thoroughbred horse racing, welcoming the industry’s top athletes to the Del Mar Racetrack.
2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd.
858-755-1141 / www.dmtc.com

Cardiff Dog Days of Summer

July 21
This free event features numerous dog-related vendors, rescue groups, and pet adoption agencies. Activities include dog contests, live music, libation lounge, food trucks, and more!
10am-3pm / Encinitas Community Park
760-436-0431 / www.cardiff101.com

Groupe N. County 4th Annual Car Show

July 21
Open to any car enthusiast and free to the public.
10am-3pm / Main Ave, Downtown Fallbrook
www.fallbrookchamberofcommerce.org

Drive Out Hunger Golf Classic

July 22
The annual tournament will kick off with a shotgun scramble and feature lunch, prizes for the top winning teams and contest winners, choice swag for each player, and a LIVE auction that will take place during our cocktail reception and post-tournament dinner. Proceeds will benefit the North County Food Bank chapter’s critical hunger relief programs.
12pm / Shadowridge Golf Club, Vista
northcountyfoodbank.org/golf

Comic-Con International

July 25-28
Comic-Con is the premier event for all things comics and related popular art, including movies, television, gaming, interactive multimedia, and so much more! Enjoy cosplay galore and take part in unique programming, exclusive previews, and presentations, with merchandise and displays representing all fandoms.
San Diego Convention Center
www.comic-con.org

Solana Beach Triathlon

July 28
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.
Fletcher Cove
858-668-1739 / www.solanabeachtriathlon.com

Enjoy July’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.