Experience an evening of breathtaking coastal views, exquisite art, fresh
cuisine and savory wines as you stroll through the beautiful La Jolla
Village and visit over 15 of La Jolla's most prominent galleries showcasing
internationally-celebrated art, while enjoying various samples of crisp
white and bold red wines at each gallery. As you stroll along the streets of
downtown La Jolla you will satisfy your appetite with tastings of flavorsome
cuisine from over 20 of La Jolla Village's finest restaurants. Attendees
must be 21 years or older and have a valid ID to enter.
Pricing: Tickets to the La Jolla Gallery, Wine Walk & Taste are $35. Ticket
info: natalie@mcfarlanepromotions.com.
Old Town San Diego Art Festival
October 1 & 2, 2011
Saturday, October 1 & Sunday, October 2, 2011
10:00AM-6:00PM
Over 100 contemporary artists from around the world invite you to become
inspired at a showcase of paintings, sculptures, ceramics, chalk art,
fashions, furniture, jewelry and local art galleries. Incredible flavors from
over a dozen local restaurants and delicious sampling of the finest wines
available for a fee. Cost: Free admission. call 619.233.5008 or oldtownartfestival.com.
Taste of North Park
Saturday, October 8, 2011
11:00AM-4:00PM
Explore one of San Diego's most artistic neighborhoods as it welcomes local
dining enthusiasts to partake in one of the best assortments of cuisine
experiences in the city. This is an ideal opportunity to taste original
culinary specialties along North Park's aptly name "Restaurant Row," as the
area's most exclusive, up & coming chefs will be offering highlights from
their kitchens and the North Park boutiques and art galleries will be
offering free samplings of a variety of locally-made microbrews and ales.
Participants in the beer porion of the event must be 21 or older.
Pricing: Tickets to this appetizing event are $30 in advance and $35 at the
door. Contact: natalie@mcfarlanepromotions.com.
Fifth Avenue Auto Showcase
Sunday, October 9, 2011
11:00AM-4:00PM
Feast your eyes upon over 150 makes and models of Italian exotics such as
Ferrari and Maserati, to the American classics including the Thunderbird and
Corvette. The show will stop traffic along Fifth Avenue in the Gaslamp
Quarter and wrap up with the much anticipated "People's Choice Award," where
the participants and the public have the opportunity to vote on their
favorite car in the show.
Pricing: This event is free to the public. Location: 5th Avenue from K
Street to E Street, visit www.gaslamp.org
Chula Vista Centennial Celebration
Saturday, October 15, 2011
1:00PM-9:00PM
Come join the City of Chula Vista as they celebrate 100 years of history at
the Olympic Training Center with live entertainment, local and international
cuisines and exhibitions from Olympic athletes. As Chula Vista was once the
"Lemon Capital of the World," the Centennial Celebration will be
highlighting its famous exports in samplings from local restaurants,
wineries and breweries. Come welcome the city into another century of
success.
Pricing: This event is free to the public. For more info, please contact
natalie@mcfarlanepromotions.com.
46th Annual Borrego Days Desert Festival
Friday, October 21 - Sunday, October 23, 2011
Saturday, 11:00AM-7:00PM
Sunday, 9:00AM-3:00PM
Come out to Borrego Springs and enjoy the Saturday morning parade through
town on Palm Canyon Drive at 10:00 AM to see the lively marching bands,
floats, decorated golf carts, equestrian groups and more! Afterwards take a
stroll to pursue an array of artist and vendor booths, listen to the amazing
live entertainment on the stage or quench your thirst in the beer garden.
Pricing: This event is free to the public. borregospringschamber.com
Monster Bash
Saturday, October 29, 2011
6:00 PM-Midnight
This year's line-up is definitely not for the faint of heart. They transform over six blocks of the Gaslamp Quarter into three Mega Clubs including; the Dos Equis XX Fright Club, the Dead Prom Party and the Blood Club. Spinning on the streets of the Gaslamp in these street clubs will be live performances from top DJs from Europe, Las Vegas, LA, and San Diego! Attendees will also have the chance to see sexy go-go girls, dance performances and to compete for the
ultimate costume contest prize of $3,000 cold hard CASH!
Pricing: Tickets are $30 in advance and $35 at the door. Call: 619.233.5008
or visit
SanDiegoMonsterBash.com.
Dia de los Muertos Festival
Sunday, October 30, 2011
10:00AM-4:00PM
Dia de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is a Mexican cultural celebration that transforms Old Mission San Luis Rey (King of the Missions) in Oceanside into an all-day community event. This includes mariachi bands, local ballet folklorico dancing groups, Aztec entertainers, elaborate alters and much more.
Pricing: The event is free to the public. Call 619.233.5008 or visit www.sanluisrey.org.
Fall Back Festival
Sunday, November 6th, 2011
11:00AM-4:00PM
Climb aboard an old-fashioned hay ride, pan for gold, check out a Wild West shootout, saddle up on the pony rides and enjoy two stages of live entertainment. Your kidder will go plum crazy as you take a step back in time at the 11th Annual Fall Back Festival, a Children's Historic Street Faire, in the heart of the Gaslamp Quarter. will take place in front of the William Heath Davis House at 4th and Island. Each year as we set our clocks back an hour, the Gaslamp Quarter falls back into time to the 1880s when Bum the Dog and Alonzo Horton roamed the
streets. Get a front row seat as San Diego's own, Wyatt Earp defends 4th Avenue from the Outlaws and then be sure to turn your attention and cover your ears for a live cannon demonstration! Show the
youngins' how life was like before those modern luxuries as they try their hands at churning butter or capture a family portrait dressed in traditional time period outfits. Don't forget to grab your spurs and saddle up for an
adventurous pony ride or take a moment to relax and pet the llamas
Pricing: This event is free to the public.619.233.4692, or visit www.gaslampquarter.org