June 1, San Diego Rock n’ Roll Marathon & Half Marathon

Athletes from the world over will participate in one of the nation’s premier marathons. Local bands on 26 stages and cheerleading groups will entertain the athletes as they travel along a scenic course through the city of San Diego.

Time: 6:00 am – 4:00 pm

Location: Balboa Park, 6th Ave. and Quince St., San Diego

For more information visit www.runrocknroll.competitor.com/san-diego

June 7, 3rd Annual VC Music Festival

Valley Center MusicFest & BBQ Cookoff is an official Kansas City BBQ Society sanctioned event. Approximately 50 Championship Pitmasters and their teams will travel from the western US to compete for prize money, trophies, points and bragging rights. There will be a beer and wine garden, 9 bands on 3 stages, door prizes, a silent auction and so much more!

Time: 12:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Location: Bates Nut Farm, 15954 Woods Valley Rd., Valley Center

For more information visit www.vcmusicfest.com/

June 7, Art Around Adams 2014

This is a 2-mile art and music walk. It’s a free, family-friendly event that will showcase an array of local artists, musicians, outrageous street performers, and interactive installations. This is a free event.

Time: 2:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Location: Adams Ave., Normal Heights and Kensington

For more information visit www.artaroundadams.org

June 7, 11th Annual Encinitas Wine Festival

This annual event is a ticketed fundraiser benefiting multiple charities. Choose your charity, enjoy cuisine and dessert samplings from local restaurants plus fine wines and microbrews, and enjoy a stroll around the property. Top musicians will entertain the crowd in this relaxed setting. A silent auction and raffle are some of the evenings’ other highlights.

Time: 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Location: 230 Quail Gardens Dr., Encinitas

For more information visit www.encinitaswinefestival.com

June 7 – 8, Air Show San Diego

The air show will feature many famous legendary aircrafts plus a beer garden featuring craft beers by Hangar 24 Craft Brewery, classic cars by the Warrior Foundation, 1940’s themed dance contest and so much more!

Time: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

Location: Gillespie Field, 1960 Joe Crosson Rd., El Cajon

For more information visit www.ag1caf.org

June 13 – 15, Annual St. Spyridon Church Greek Festival

This Greek festival offers tours of the St. Spyridon Church, Greek food, music, dancing, wine tasting, games for kids and even a drawing for prizes. Refer to website for admission information.

Time: Refer to website for specific times

Location: St. Spyridon Greek Orthodox Church, 3655 Park Blvd., San Diego

For more information visit www.sdgreekfestival.com

June 14, Annual Carlsbad Beach Fest 2014

A fun-filled celebration of coastal environmental stewardship featuring live music, dancing, green product vendors, interactive booths, exhibitors, kite-flying, sand-sculpting, surfing, a massive beach cleanup, and much more!

Time: 8:00 am – 3:00 pm

Location: Tamarack State Beach, 101 Tamarack Ave., Carlsbad

For more information visit www.carlsbadbeachfest.com

June 14, 2nd Annual LaDainian Tomlinson 5K

& One Mile Kids Fun Run

Race to support Tomlinson’s Touching Lives Foundation. Join former Chargers running back LaDainian Tomlinson in a 5k or one mile Kids Fun Run. This is a family-friendly event that will include games and fun for everyone.

Time: Reg: 7:00 am / 5K Start: 8:15 am / Kids Start: 9:00 am

Location: NTC Park at Liberty Station, 2455 Cushing Rd.,San Diego

For more information visit www.lt5k.com

June 14 – 15, Taste of Gaslamp

 

Downtown’s favorite eating extravaganza and urban food safari! Your ticket is your passport down to the Gaslamp Quarter to sample menu specialties from more than 25 locations per day. This event also features a special beer tasting garden, sponsored by the Samuel Adams family of fine beers.

Time: 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Location: Gaslamp Quarter, San Diego

For more information visit www.gaslamp.org

June 20, 7th Annual San Diego Wine, Cheese

and Chocolate Festival

Wine tastings from 30 of the best vinters, cheese and chocolate samplings of local chef s and manufacturers, live music from San Diego’s Queen of Boogie Woogie, Sue Palmer, dancing, and great people all to benefit the community work of the Women’s Museum of California.

Time: 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Location: Women’s Museum of California, 2730 Historic Decatur Rd., Ste 103, San Diego

For more information visit www.womensmuseumca.org

June 20 – 22, San Diego International Beer Festival

The Del Mar Fairgrounds hosts the Annual San Diego International Beer Festival during the San Diego County Fair. Loads of breweries and hundreds of beers from around the world will be participating in this beer fest. Refer to website for admission information.

Time: Refer to website for specific times

Location: Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd., Del Mar

For more information visit www.sandiegobeerfestival.com

June 21, Fairy Festival in the Garden

Kiddies! Don a fairy costume (or come as you are) and celebrate summer at the Hamilton Children’s Garden. Create a fairy house, make fairy treasures, leave messages on the wishing bush, and shop in the Fairyland market. Take your camera for a picture with the Fairy Queen.

Time: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

Location: San Diego Botanic Garden, 230 Quail Gardens Dr., Encinitas

For more information visit www.sdbgarden.org

June 21 – 22, Annual La Jolla Festival of The Arts

The La Jolla Festival of the Arts is among the top rated art shows in California, featuring talented artists from the USA and Mexico. There will be art, music, street chalk art, fun stuff and food. Proceeds from the Festival support recreation programs for physically challenged San Diegans.

Time: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

Location: UCSD San Diego, 3453 Voigt Dr., La Jolla

For more information visit www.lajollaartfestival.org

June 28, Freedom Days Parade – Oceanside

The Annual Freedom Days Parade features floats, bands, walking groups, cool cars and much more. Running time from beginning to end is about two hours. Viewing of the parade is available from the sidewalks along the entire route. Spectators are encouraged to bring folding chairs.

Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Location: Corner Coast Hwy & Wisconsin Ave to Civic Center Dr.,

Downtown Oceanside

For more information visit www.oceansideparade.com

June 28, Golden Triangle Art & Craft Beer Festival

This event is fun for the entire family with musical entertainment, wine tasting, a craft beer garden, and merchandise booths. Children can even slide and play on a big mound of snow. Refer to website for admission information.

Time: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

Location: Nobel Recreation Center, 8810 Judicial Dr., La Jolla

For more information visit www.lajollagtrotary.org/SitePage/fundraising

June 28, 35th Annual Ocean Beach Street Fair

& Chili Cook-off

This is a beach festival with an amateur chili cook-off contest. Highlights include live entertainment, an Artist Alley, vendor booths, beachside beer garden, children’s area, a raffle, and

much more. This is a free event.

Time: 10:00 am – 9:00 pm

Location: Newport Ave., Ocean Beach

For more information visit www.oceanbeachsandiego.com

June 28, San Ysidro Independence Day Festival

San Ysidro is celebrating Independence Day with a festival which will include staged musical performances, a car show, food, and game booths. There will be an activity area for children and a beer garden for adults. The event concludes with an evening fireworks show. This is a free event.

Time: 3:00 pm – 9:30 pm

Location: Cesar Chavez Park, 455 Sycamore Rd., San Ysidro

For more information visit www.sanysidrobid.com