San Diego County Calendar of Events for March 2019
Spring Home/Garden Show Mar. 2-4
“Garden Masters” landscapes (created exclusively for the Show), hands-on demonstrations, hundreds of home-improvement products and services exhibitors, educational seminars, plant sales and face-to-face consultations with top experts.
Time/Place: Fri & Sun 10am-5pm, Sat 10am-6pm / Del Mar Fairgrounds
Contact: 858-350-3738 / www.springhomegardenshow.com
San Diego Undy Run/Walk Mar. 3
Participants run in underwear-themed outfits to get people talking about the often tabooed disease of colon cancer.
Time/Place: 7am-12pm / 2750 North Mission Bay Drive
Contact: www.undyrunwalk.org
Insane Inflatable 5K Mar. 3
A fun and dynamic 5K, made up solely of inflatable obstacles will challenge you, surprise you, and leave you bouncing back for more!
Time/Place: 8-11:30am / Antique Gas & Steam Engine Museum, Vista
Contact: www.insaneinflatable5k.com
Finish Chelsea’s Run 5K Mar. 3
In honor of Chelsea King. The event will feature a competitive 5K race and fun run/walk, family festival, children’s activities, team competition, entertainment and refreshments.
Time/Place: 6:30-11am / Balboa Park
Contact: www.chelseaslight.org
Taste of Third Mar. 3
Ticket holders receive savory samples of signature dishes from assorted Village eateries and drinking establishments! Along the culinary course, there will be a variety of entertainment that will keep you grooving along the avenue!
Time/Place: 4-8pm / Third Ave., Chula Vista
Contact: www.thirdavenuevillage.com
American Ninja Warrior Experience Mar. 3-4
A live event where you can test your skills on obstacles from NBC’s American Ninja Warrior and watch your favorite top ninjas compete live!
Time/Place: SDCCU Stadium (formerly Qualcomm)
Contact: www.anwexperience.com
Spring Busker Festival Mar. 3-4
Professional street performers from across the country perform their bizarre talents from sword swallowing to knife throwing to pogo stick tricks and juggling on unicycles.
Time/Place: 12-6pm / Seaport Village
Contact: 619-235-4014 / www.seaportvillage.com
CRSSD Festival Mar. 3-4
Electronic music festival at the 12 acre San Diego Waterfront Park featuring three stages and 36+ performers. In addition to the music, the festival will offer craft beer, mixed drinks and food.
Time/Place: 1600 Pacific Highway
Contact: www.crssdfest.com
St. Patrick’s Day Half Marathon Mar. 4
Half marathon and 5k, the Green Mile for kids and adults with special needs in Downtown El Cajon.
Time/Place: 7am-1pm / Main Street & Magnolia Avenue
Contact: www.stpatricksdayhalf.com
EC Craft Beer Invitational Mar. 4
Celebrate the finest craft beers from breweries nationwide along with food trucks, live music, entertainment, and great company!
Time/Place: 8am-12pm / Centennial Plaza, El Cajon
Contact: www.stpatricksdayhalf.com/ec-
Cherry Blossom Festival Mar. 9-11
Visitors are able to enjoy the Japanese custom of hanami – appreciating the beauty of cherry blossom flowers. Each day will be accompanied by various food vendors, cultural performances and demonstrations, and a plethora of family friendly activities!
Time/Place: 10am-6pm / Japanese Friendship Garden of San Diego
Contact: 619-232-2721 / www.niwa.org/cbf18
Best Coast Beer Fest Mar. 10
Enjoy more than 200 beers from nearly 100 local breweries, grab a sensible lunch in our food truck alley and listen to the sweet sounds of local bands – all while taking in the gorgeous views of Coronado and downtown San Diego.
Time/Place: 1-5pm / Embarcadero Marina Park South
Contact: www.bestcoastbeerfest.com
The Great Inflatable Race San Diego Mar. 10
You and your friends will feel like kids again as you jump, dive and bounce on our custom-designed inflatables.
Time/Place: 9am-12pm / SDCCU Stadium
Contact: www.thegreatinflatablerace.com
San Diego Homebrew Festival & Competition Mar. 10
Festival attendees will taste and vote for their favorite beer and enjoy street-side chats by our beer professionals, vendors & food.
Time/Place: 12-4pm / North Park & South Park
Contact: www.sdhomebrewfest.com
Julian Daffodil Show Mar. 10-11
Visit Julian to marvel at daffodils on display and have any questions about daffodils answered by National Daffodil Society experts. It will also feature Children’s Art – Water Colors of Daffodils.
Time/Place: 10am-4pm / Julian Town Hall
Contact: 619-562-0867 / www.daffodil.org
Tomatomania Mar. 10-11
Features hundreds of heirloom and hybrid tomato varieties, expert advice, and the accessories to grow tomatoes in your own backyard.
Time/Place: 9am-3pm / Water Conservation Garden, El Cajon
Contact: 619-660-0614 x10 / www.thegarden.org
San Diego Half Marathon & 5K Mar. 11
Designed to carry runners over a spectacular 13.1-mile USATF-certified course, while showcasing one of the world’s most beautiful cities!
Time/Place: 6:30am-1pm / Petco Park
Contact: www.sdhalfmarathon.com
International Mariachi Festival Mar. 11
Celebrate San Diego’s Mexican heritage through Mariachi music, colorful traditional ballet folkloric dancing, and a grand celebration of the arts, culture and culinary delights.
Time/Place: 11am-7pm / Pepper Park, National City
Contact: 619-477-9339 / www.mariachifest.com
San Diego Latino Film Festival Mar. 15-25
There will be screenings of more than 160+ movies as well as the Sabor Latino – Food, Beer & Wine Fest, celeb appearances, Virtual Reality Lounge, Sonido Latino concerts, 25th Anniversary Awards Ceremony Gala, and much more!
Time/Place: See website for schedule. / Fashion Valley Mall
Contact: 619-230-1938 x102 / www.sdlatinofilm.com/25thsdlff
St. Patrick’s Day Parade & Festival Mar. 17
Join more than 30,000 attendees in our annual celebration featuring a parade with over 125 entries, more than 75 food/craft booths, a beer garden, two band stages, a Celtic village and Kids Zone.
Time/Place: 9am-6pm / Balboa Park
Contact: 619-301-4829 / www.stpatsparade.org
Hell Fire Fat Tire Mar. 17
Challenge yourself on our 15 mile mountain bike race with 2,000’ of elevation gain or a 25 mile distance race with 3,600’ of elevation gain, as well as 1 mile kids ride.
Time/Place: 7am-12pm / Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton
Contact: www.mccscp.com/hellfire
San Diego shamROCK Mar. 17
Over 50,000 square feet of astroturf will be rolled out to set the scene for an absolutely epic block party. We’ll have three stages, non-stop music, and of course–plenty of green Bud Light beer and Tullamore Dew Irish Whiskey libations.
Time/Place: 4pm-Midnight / Gaslamp Quarter
Contact: 619-233-5008 / www.sandiegoshamrock.com
St. Patrick’s Day 10K Run Mar. 17
10K Run and 2-4 Mile Run/Walk. Awesome Medals to all Finishers. Domino’s Pizza and Beer at the finish. High quality tech shirt. 10K Awards to top 3 in each age division.
Time/Place: 7:45am / Mission Bay Park
Contact: www.kathyloperevents.com/
SeaWorld’s Seven Seas Food Festival Mar. 17-Apr. 14
Craft beer from favorite local breweries, fresh international cuisine infused with local, sustainable ingredients and unique signature flavors from around the world.
Time/Place: See website for schedule. / SeaWorld San Diego
Contact: 619-222-4732 / www.seaworld.com/san-diego
San Diego Cake Show Mar. 15-17
Celebrity chef appearances, raffles, cake competitions, classes by world-renowned cake artists, shopping from the top caking vendors, and free stage demos.
Time/Place: 10am-5pm / Del Mar Fairgrounds
Contact: 858-333-6905 / www.sandiegocakeshow.com
Hot Chocolate 15/5K San Diego Mar. 18
The chocolate really begins to flow at the Post Race Party where runners enjoy music, a family friendly kid-zone and a finisher’s mugs filled with hot chocolate, chocolate fondue and tasty dippable treats!
Time/Place: 6:45am / Petco Park
Contact: www.hotchocolate15k.com/
Race for Autism Mar. 24
Race features a 5K chip-timed run or walk, 1-mile SUPERHERO Family Fun Walk, scenic Balboa Park course, educational resource fair, children’s activities, music, commemorative medals and t-shirts, prizes, refreshments, and more! Costumes and strollers welcome!
Time/Place: 7-10:30am / Balboa Park
Contact: www.raceforautism.org
11th Marines Regiment Easter Eggstravaganza Mar. 24
All Marines and family members are welcome. There will be food, games, raffles, a petting zoo, Easter egg hunt, and much more. Please RSVP by March 16th.
Time/Place: 11am-1pm / Lake O’Neill Campground, Oceanside
Contact: www.eventbrite.com
REINS Spring Hop Egg Hunt Mar. 24
Children’s Egg Hunt and Basket included with Admission! Fun Games, Music, Food, Bunny Photo, Bake Sale, Petting Zoo, Egg Decorating, Bounce House and more.
Time/Place: 11am-1pm / REINS: 4461 S. Mission Rd., Fallbrook
Contact: 760-731-9168 / www.reinsprogram.org
WSA West Coast Championships Mar. 24-25
Surfing competition to qualify competitors to the West Coast Championships, U.S. Championships, Prime Event and any World Team Event. Viewing the competition is free and open to the public; all ages will enjoy.
Time/Place: South Harbor Jetty, Oceanside
Contact: 949-369-6677 / https://wsa.surfsignup.com
San Diego Crew Classic Mar. 24-25
Regarded as the first major regatta of the year, the San Diego Crew Classic brings together thousands of athletes from more than 100 universities, clubs and high school programs from across the United States to participate in this premier rowing event in San Diego.
Time/Place: Mission Bay, San Diego
Contact: www.crewclassic.org
Santee Spring Eggstravaganza Mar. 25
Egg hunts, rides, crafts and much more family fun!
Time/Place: 9am-3pm / Santee Lakes Recreation Preserve
Contact: 619-596-3141 / www.santeelakes.com
East Village Opening Day Block Party Mar. 30-31
Celebrate the opening of the MLB baseball season. Show your team pride and “root, root, root for the home team” as we kick-off the party with fun family games, activities, and much more! Enjoy great food, craft beer, and cocktails from delicious local restaurants.
Time/Place: Fri 2-8pm, Sat 12-6:30pm / Sixth Ave & J St, San Diego
Contact: 619-546-5636 / www.eastvillagesandiego.com
Uncorked: San Diego Mar. 31
Features over 60 wineries, more than 200 wines from around the globe, champagne bar, amazing local ciders, gourmet food trucks, lawn games, live dj and a fun atmosphere to sip and savor with friends.
Time/Place: 1-5pm / Embarcadero Marina Park North
Contact: www.uncorkedwinefestivals.com
Mission Valley Craft Beer & Food Festival Mar. 31
That’s right, FOOD. You don’t pay for food at MVCBF. Beer: Included. Food: Included. Spirits: Included.
Time/Place: 1:30-5pm / SDCCU Stadium
Contact: www.mvcbf.com
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