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Do you love beer? Have you considered brewing your own beer? Looking for a good way to hang out with friends, family, or a significant other? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then consider going to the San Diego International Beer Festival! There will be nearly 400 different types of cider, ale, stout, porter, mead, and more! These different types of beers and ciders will come from more than 150 breweries from 15 countries. Don’t miss out on beer and cider tastings and seminars. Plus, your tickets allow you FREE entrance into the San Diego Fair! The San Diego International Beer Festival is from June 20-22 from 11am – 9pm. Tickets start at $48. Adults staying at hotels near Del Mar Fairgrounds will undoubtedly have a great time tasting different beers at this international festival!

Last year, over 12,000 beer lovers came and enjoyed this event, and this year is sure to be just as great. There will be great informational sessions, such as how to judge a beer or learning brewing techniques. There are also fun sessions such as Cupcakes and Beer Pairing, Chocolate and Beer Pairing, Cheese and Beer Pairing, and Doughnut and Craft Beer pairing! There will also be an awards ceremony, where the winners of the coveted Champion Brewery and Best of Show will be handed out awards. So walk around, visit the different breweries and taste the delicious beers they have to offer, all while having a great time!

Don’t forget, your ticket to the San Diego International Beer Festival provides you with free admission to the San Diego County Fair! Attendees are encouraged to take a break from the beer and visit the grounds of the fair. You will have access to all kinds of fun carnival rides including the Ferris wheel. Check out fun exhibits, games where you can win a prize, and all kinds of animals and entertainment! Don’t forget about the great food, such as a turkey leg or all the fried goodies such as fried Oreos. You can stop by the fair before, after, or during the Beer Festival!

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Father’s Day is a wonderful opportunity to thank all that our dad has done for us. This year, The Kids of America and The San Diego Classic Lions Club are hosting a Father’s Day Festival & Walk – especially to honor all the fathers who are in the military, including those who have given their life in order to protect this country. On June 14th, join the San Diego community as they partake in a 6K walk to honor fathers in the military, and all fathers serving as role models for children. The walk will conclude with a festival open for the rest of the day! While staying in the San Diego area, be sure to join the celebration of all fathers at this inspirational and heartfelt festival!

Proceeds for the walk/run will go to awareness on the importance of screening for prostate cancer. Prostate cancer is a serious disease that affects many men, even though most men don’t get screened until they are in their 50s. It has been suggested that men should start to get screened earlier for prevention. This is especially important, as prostate cancer is the second leading cause of death for men in America, only behind lung cancer. Despite this, most men diagnosed with prostate cancer have a good chance of survival as more than 2.5 million men who have been diagnosed are still alive.

The walk will start at Sears in the Westfield Mall at 6:30am and ends at the National Cemetery at Miramar. There will be a ceremony and laying of wreaths and flowers on the graves of fathers that have served in the military. After the walk, you can participate in fun activities for the whole family – including pets! There will be fun games and face painting for your children to enjoy, including other great activities that they will be sure to love. For the adults, there will be a BBQ Amateur Cook-Off Competition where anyone who wishes can sign up to test their skill at cooking all American BBQ. For the fathers, there will be a “Man Cave” that they can enjoy. As for the animals, there is a “Man’s Best Friend Contest” where you can finally prove that your dog is best! There will also be a Canine Agility course that you can sign your dog up for. This will be a great opportunity to have fun, celebrate all the fathers out there, and those who have honorably given their time to be in the military.

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In order to commemorate the 70th anniversary of “D-Day”, also known as the invasion of Normandy, the Air Show San Diego has returned again this year. The event is happy to announce that Air Group One, a group that performs a fantastic and exciting air show, will be performing a show for all to enjoy. The group will perform on Saturday June 7-8 and gates open at 9 a.m. on both days. Come out to learn a little about WWII history, have some fun, and see the exciting air plane show! When staying in San Diego, everyone is encouraged to attend this awe-inspiring show!

At the start of the day, there will be an aircraft static display where you can look at all the amazing historical planes. There will also be education displays to learn about the history of the aircrafts. Starting the show will be fan-favorite, “D-Day Doll”, a C-53 that has been a part of history since it was involved in three missions during the invasion of Normandy. Another highlight of the air show is John Collver’s War Dog T6/SNJ. “War Dog” is king at aerobatics and never fails to awe the audience with his dips, turns, and spirals!

After the fantastic air show that even includes war re-enactments, stay for a fun concert that includes dancing underneath the stars! On Saturday, there will be music from 3 p.m. -7 p.m., with music spanning decades such as the 1940s, 1950s, and 1960s. At 4:30 p.m., there will even be a fun dance contest! Don’t forget to come dressed in the 1940s style to be a part of the competition! The concert and show closes at 7 p.m. On Sunday, there will be the usual air shows, but no concert or dance competition. The event on Sunday closes at 4 p.m.

Air Show San Diego is sure to be fun for the whole family. Aside from the awesome aviation shows, there will also be a Kid’s Zone and Discounted Parking for the event. There will be food and beverage vendors, rides, a classic cars display, and even a Beer Garden, which will be sponsored by Hangar 24 Craft Brewery. WWII, Korean Vets, Wounded Warriors, and children (0-6 years of age) get in free. Adult tickets are $16 each. Air Show San Diego will be held at the Gillespie Field in El Cajon, CA.

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If you are looking for a fun time that will allow you to spend the day enjoying the great weather that San Diego has to offer, then look no further than the annual Spring Escondido Street Faire. The fair will be held on Sunday, May 18th from 9:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. in the historic Escondido area. If you’re looking for some family fun or just some time to hang out with friends, the Escondido Street Faire is a great option for everyone! If you already plan to stay in hotels near Escondido Ca, don’t miss out on this extremely popular event fit for individuals of all ages!

The fair is expected to have over 60,000 people attend with 700 unique vendors, making it the second largest single day fair in California. This is no surprise when you take into consideration all the great things this fair has to offer. The Escondido Street fair has been held every year since 1988 and it has never failed to disappoint.

The downtown festival will feature such things such as arts and crafts for kids and parents alike, fun and unique clothing, home improvement vendors, children’s rides, a beer garden, an old-fashioned pancake breakfast, and a farmers market for all your fresh produce needs. Don’t miss out on all the live music that will happen throughout the day, the opportunity to eat food from around the world, and animal demonstrations by the San Diego Zoo Safari Park.

The Escondido Street Faire takes place in downtown’s historic Grand Avenue. Grand Avenue is famous for its architecture that is reminiscent of the 1950s and for its variety of locally owned shops, art galleries, and restaurants. While walking around, take note of the candy-striped barber polls and old-timey street lamps that line the street. The downtown area is also home to a number of different festivals throughout the year such as Cruisin Grand Escondido, a classic car show that is held every summer.

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The biggest one day only street fair that takes place in the nation, the Carlsbad Village Faire is a treat for the whole family and not to be missed! Sunday May 4th will see this year’s event brought back to the community, taking place between 8am and 5pm. Each year, the local Chamber of Commerce organizes these Faires – once in Spring and again in Winter. For the last forty years, this bi-annual event has been a staple of the local calendar, having grown from a small neighborhood occasion to drawing crowds to the hotels near Carlsbad CA.

More than one hundred thousand people attend, taking in the sites and experiences of the city while being able to explore the numerous unique stalls and booths. The seaside backdrop to the event creates picture perfect surroundings for retailers of all kinds, for everything from clothing and accessories to home wares, art and antiques, plants, jewelry and children’s items. More than nine hundred vendors attend with their range of products, many uniquely available at this event and not on offer elsewhere.

The International Food Court area contains over fifty booths and will be offering food from around the world. Entertainment includes a designated children’s area with face painting, bouncy castle, climbing areas, arts and crafts and much more. For the adults, entertainment includes the Rotary Club of Carlsbad hosting their traditional beer and wine garden, and a range of live music and performers scheduled throughout the day.