10 Fun Things To Do in San Diego in August

Top 10 San Diego Events in August (2017)

1. Lemon Grove Concerts in the Park   Through Aug. 17
Bring your own picnic, have a BBQ or purchase tacos for $1.00. Don't forget a blanket or lawn chairs.
Time/Place: Thursdays 6:30-8pm / Berry Street Park: 7071 Mt. Vernon, Lemon Grove, CA
For more information: www.lemongrove.ca.gov

2. 2017 Del Mar Racing Season   Through Sept. 4
You can enjoy a lot more than horse races during this event! Food truck event, concerts, happy hours and more!
Time/Place: Check Calendar for Schedule / Del Mar Racetrack
For more information: www.dmtc.com

3. Clairemont Family Day   Aug. 5
Walk around booths at South Clairemont Recreation Center and enjoy a wide variety of vendors.
Time/Place: 8am-4pm / South Clairemont Recreation Center
For more information: www.clairemontfamilyday.com

4. Lemon Zest & Garlic Fest   Aug. 5
Who doesn't enjoy lemons and garlic?
​Time/Place: 12-5pm / San Diego County Waterfront Park  
For more information: www.lzgfsd.com

5. ArtWalk   Aug. 12-13
Celebrating 12 years! Enjoy an array of art pieces on display in the gorgeous Liberty Station.
Time/Place: Sat 10am-6pm, Sun 10am-5pm / Ingram Plaza, Liberty Station
For more information: www.artwalksandiego.org

6. Cardiff Dog Days of Summer   Aug. 13
A free event with over 200 dog related vendors. Enter any of the contests too!
Time/Place: 11am-6pm / Encinitas Community Park
For more information: http://www.cardiff101.com/events/cardiff-dog-days-of-summer/

7. Hillcrest CityFest Street Fair   Aug. 13
Largest single day street fair in all of San Diego. Don't miss it!
​Time/Place: Noon-11pm / 5th Ave and University Ave.
For more information: www.fabuloushillcrest.com

8. Best of San Diego Party   Aug. 18
More than 2,000 guests and the winners from San Diego Magazine’s Best Restaurants. Celebrating the best restaurants, breweries and San Diego businesses.
Time/Place: 6:30-9:30pm / Liberty Station NTC Park
For more information: http://www.sandiegomagazine.com/San-Diego-Magazine/January-2017/Best-of-San-Diego-Party-2017/

9. San Diego Spirits Festival   Aug. 26-27
Celebrating its 9th year, this is one of the best cocktail festivals that exists.
Time/Place: Sat 2-6pm, Sun 2-5pm / Port Pavilion on Broadway Pier
For more information: www.sandiegospiritsfestival.com

10. Bike the Bay   Aug. 27
Ride the bridge, Bike the Bay! Cruise around the San Diego Bay and enjoy your only opportunity to ride across the San Diego Coronado Bay Bridge.
Time/Place: 7am / Embarcadero Marine Park South  
For more information: www.bikethebay.net

Noah Silliman