There’s Always Something Happening in San Diego

Classic cars, horse races, and Comic-Con are just part of the fun.

Thanks to perfect atmospheric condition , a diverse culinary scene , and a welcome acculturation , there ’s basically no risky time to visit San Diego . For those who live close by , it ’s even easier to take a trip to experience the jam - pack list of events happening year - circle , from food festival to an air travel show . No matter what you ’re into , there ’s in all probability a celebration for it in San Diego . For whenever you ’re visiting , here ’s our leaning of can’t - girl events :

San Diego Soccer Season

Season start out March 1 and runs through OctoberSan Diego FC , the local Major League Soccer team , and its charwoman ’s counterpart , theSan Diego Wave FC , both act as atSnapdragon Stadiumthroughout the spring and summer . Both teams are comparatively new ( this is the inaugural season for San Diego FC ) and are developing their fandom , so the former - adopter energy is mellow . Beyond just soccer , Snapdragon hosts a myriad of other big - ticket events , from concerts to monster truck shows and outside sporting matches .

Padres Season

time of year start March 27 and runs through OctoberSwinging over to Petco Park to ascertain out a Padres secret plan is a San Diego must - do . The city ’s baseball team is in solid anatomy , with decent showings in recent postseasons , and they ’re already gearing up in springiness training . Petco Park is worth a sojourn on its own – identify " America ’s Best Ballpark " , the park offers views of the skyline and Gallagher Square , a new - renovate park - within - the - parking lot that ’s open to the public . The surrounding Gaslamp Quarter is also a draw , thanks to considerable dining options and proximity to the pee .

San Diego’s Many Food Festivals

lionize the Craft(April 27)Del Mar Wine and Food Festival(September 13 - September 14)San Diego Food and Wine Festival(November 7 - November 9)A city with as complex and exciting a culinary scene as San Diego ’s would be remiss without a few food festival , and they ’ve got plenty to assay out . The time of year starts off with Celebrate the Craft , a Torrey Pines - host consequence that focuses on local food producers , chefs , and farmers . There ’s also the Del Mar Wine and Food Festival , a fame - packed banqueting event that draws chefs from across the nation . For a long - running fete host along the San Diego Bay , the San Diego Food and Wine festival is a waterfront jubilee that boast pretty much everything the urban center has to offer up .

La Jolla Concours d’Elegance

April 25 - 27It ’s no secret that SoCal is the hub of motorcar fandom , and San Diego is where it reaches its elevation . San Diego showcases the estimable of its rolled gillyflower at La Jolla Concours d’Elegance , a weekend of world - division car . Vintage cars are sorted by country of descent and 10 , while there are theme showing for specific eras and styles , all showcased against the serene backcloth of the Pacific coastline . Whether you ’re becharm by fastness or style , this is a perfect chance to see a bit of both .

Gator by the Bay

May 8 - 11If you ’re see for some authentic " bayou " vibes , look no further than Gator by the Bay . This Louisiana - themed food and music fete lionize Gulf culture with a lineup of blues and zydeco medicine , plus an tremendous array of nutrient option . ( Zydeco , for those who do n’t fuck , is a Creole music genre that sounds almost like R&B meet polka . ) The fete ships in over 10,000 pounds of crawfish to pair with jambalaya and beignets , so it ’s essentially Mardi Gras in May .

Wonderfront Music & Arts Festival

May 16 - 18San Diego has its portion of music festivals , but Wonderfront does , quite maybe , the best job of utilize the metropolis ’s exceptional waterfront space . It does n’t bruise that the event is huge — seven stage and 80 band , plus prowess , racing yacht company , after parties , and a craft beer small town . This year ’s card has been announced , with headliners including Peggy Gou , Anderson .Paak , and Khruangbin . Wonderfront also makes it easy to exit and re - enter the fete grounds , so you may pop in and out as you search the beleaguer cityscape .

San Diego Big Bay Boom

July 4One of the orotund pyrotechnic displays in the US takes place on July 4 in San Diego Bay . G of San Diegans show out to observe Independence Day with a bang , with a performance that can be look at from both the dry land and water .

Over the Line Championship

July 12 - 13 , July 19 - 20Over The Line is a uniquely San Diegan sport , hosted by San Diego ’s “ Old Mission Beach Rats ” , who start the Old Mission Athletic Club and put on unconstipated volleyball tournaments . During its annual OTL patronage , however , the volleyball morphs into a alter version of softball with a beach - friendly set of rules . It ’s basically a plate trial bowler for softball , with a tidy shouting crowd . ( BYOB policies help the vibration , as well , as long as you ’re not bringing any glass bottles on the beach . )

Del Mar Racing Season

July 18 - September 7The Del Mar Thoroughbred Club is one of the crown precious stone of horse racing , with wholesale vistas and manicure racing ground . The time of year kicks off July 18 and lasts all summer , with races hap Thursday - Sunday , give you mickle of opportunities to catch an event . It ’s also a kid - well-disposed outing , with children under 17 getting complimentary admission to the grounds and reduced pricing for covered stand seating room .

Comic-Con International

July 24 - 27This is THE Comic - Con for anyone who love pop culture , pic , picture game , cosplay … the list goes on and on . San Diego is a city that embraces the Comic - Con world fully , to the point where it even has aComic - Con Museum , but there ’s no reliever for survive to the chief event . The large soda refinement result in the commonwealth with over 130,000 attendees , the weekend hosts control board , artist booth , and , crucially , proclamation of forthcoming movies and franchises , plus so much more . There ’s also lot to do in the surround Gaslamp Quarter , include weekend concerts , dining events , and preview night . Just recollect to get tickets quickly , as popular event will sell out fast .

San Diego Pride Festival

July 19 - 20San Diego Pride pull over 250,000 visitor with a weekend ’s Charles Frederick Worth of celebration , rallies , and charity events . The master result is the Pride Parade , with a day ’s Charles Frederick Worth of speakers and plasterer’s float celebrating the LGBTQ+ community , but do n’t miss the Pride Festival , a two - sidereal day event that hosts four stage of live euphony at Balboa Park .

Miramar Air Show

September 22 - 23Miramar is the position of one of the largest Marine Corps airbases , and each yr the foundation puts on a display of aerial might . The event sport air show , tours , and acrobatics from the Blue Angels . There are even vintage plane , in contrast to the hyper - modern fighter jet render off their speeding . visitant will be able to ensure out the interiors of a numeral of other plane like C-17 cargo planes or the Marine Corps ’ Osprey , and learn about the technology behind these behemoths .

No matter what you ’re look for , San Diego has it and more . For even more option for issue , must - see destinations , and places to see , visitSanDiego.org/AwesomeAllYear .

Funded in part with City of San Diego Tourism Marketing District Assessment Funds .