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Things to do in August in San Diego 2019

August is upon us and Summer is in full effect! So much to do so little time. Did you know this month we celebrate 6 years in business??! That’s right and we are giving away some cool stuff! We love supporting local businesses and bringing value to our community. So we are putting our money where are mouth is and giving away 18 prizes totaling $1,850!! This is only during the month of August. It’s super easy to participate and there are many ways to win! Be sure to follow 1850 Realty on Instagram and Facebook for all the details on how to win. Happy Anniversary to us!

 

Things to do in August in San Diego 2019

1850 Realty 6th Anniversary Celebration Giveaway!

August marks 6 years in business for us! We want to celebrate by supporting local businesses and bringing value to our community. Tune into 1850 Realty on social media every Monday in August at 1PM to find out if you’ve won! Rules are easy to follow. Learn more at: 1850realty.com/giveway

Del Mar Racing Season   Through Sep. 2

This season features the nation’s top race horses, trainers and jockeys, and plenty of fun in the sun. 

See website for schedule. / Del Mar Thoroughbred Club 

858-755-1141 / www.dmtc.com

Julian StarFest   Aug. 1-3

Camping availability for tent and RV campers. Exhibits by major telescope and accessory vendors. Food and beverage vendors. Astronomy games and crafts for kids. Raffle for donated astronomy equipment on Saturday. Optional behind the scenes tour of the world famous Palomar Observatory on Saturday. 

Menghini Winery   www.julianstarfest.com

 

Carlsbad Music Festival   Aug. 2-4

Features dozens of performances of creative music of all kinds curated by CMF Founder and Artistic Director, composer/violinist Matt McBane. The weekend includes free indoor and outdoor concerts at various venues, beer garden, food trucks, artisan market, and pop-up art gallery. 

See website for schedule. / Village of Carlsbad  www.carlsbadmusicfestival.org

 

The Great Inflatable Race San Diego   Aug. 3

You and your friends will feel like kids again as you jump, dive and bounce on our custom-designed inflatables. 

9am-12pm / SDCCU Stadium   www.thegreatinflatablerace.com

 

Oceanside International Film Festival   Aug. 7-11

Features, documentaries, shorts, animation, and student works along with workshops and after-parties. 

Sunshine Brooks Theatre: 217 N Coast Hwy 

760-433-3632 / www.osidefilm.org

 

Imperial Beach Surf Dog Competition   Aug. 10

More than 60 dogs are expected to participate in this family friendly event, which raises funds for the San Diego Humane Society. 

8am-3pm / Next to the Imperial Beach Pier 

949-297-6536 / www.surfdogevents.com

 

ArtWalk @ Liberty Station   Aug. 10-11

More than 200 international, national and local San Diego artists, showcasing every medium including painting, sculpture, glass work, fine jewelry, photography and more. Attendees will also be able to enjoy live music, interactive art for kids and the kids at heart, street food options and a wine and beer pavilion. 

Sat 10am-11pm, Sun 10am-5pm / Arts District Liberty Station at Ingram Plaza

619-615-1090 / www.artwalksandiego.org

 

Hillcrest CityFest Street Fair   Aug. 11

A huge celebration of community spirit through music, arts, crafts, and food. 

12-11pm / 5th Ave and University Ave 

619-299-3330 / www.fabuloushillcrest.com

 

Cardiff Dog Days of Summer   Aug. 11

Watch or enter in 6 different dog contests. Enjoy a wide variety of music throughout the event. A Maker’s Market row will feature quality handmade goods made by local artisans, and don’t miss the Rescue Row presented by Rancho Coastal Humane Society and Pet Health Expo. 

11am-6pm / Encinitas Community Park 

760-436-0431 / www.cardiff101.com

 

Best of San Diego Party   Aug. 16

The event brings together the top local restaurants, breweries, wineries, distilleries and businesses as featured in San Diego Magazine’s Best Restaurants and Best of San Diego issues. 

6:30-9:30pm / Liberty Station 

619-230-9292 / www.sandiegomagazine.com

 

Ferragosto 2019: Pirates Invade Sicily   Aug. 17

A Pirate’s bounty of food, wine, beer, cocktails and—yes, there will be RUM awaiting you as you set sail. 

5pm / Amici Park, Little Italy 

619-888-9399 / www.ferragostosd.org

 

Luau and Legends of Surfing Invitational   Aug. 17-18

A friendly competition that draws surf legends from around the world, followed by a festive luau with musical entertainment, a tropical buffet, and live and silent auctions. Surfers, scientists and survivors come together to support the fight against cancer. 

7am-4pm / Scripps Pier, La Jolla www.luaulegendsofsurfing.org

 

World Bodysurfing Championships   Aug. 17-18

350-400 bodysurfers from around the world compete in their respective age divisions for trophies and prizes. The Men and Women’s Grand Champions will be announced Sunday afternoon on the final day. 

6:30am / Oceanside Pier   www.worldbodysurfing.org

 

San Diego Underground Film Festival   Aug. 22-25

A lineup of experimental, documentary, animated, and narrative films which are complimented by nightly expanded cinema performances, installations, and live music. 

Tenth Avenue Arts Center, San Diego www.sdundergroundarts.org

 

San Diego Int’l Kids’ Film Festival   Aug. 23-25

In addition to the film screenings, as the regular program, the film festival will host an Opening Night Gala, Culture Forums, Industrial Panel Discussions, Screenplay showcase and Red Carpet Award Ceremony. 

10am-9:30pm / Schulman Auditorium Street, Carlsbad 

310-541-8040 / www.sdkidsfilms.org

 

Orfila’s Annual Grape Stomp   Aug. 24

Your ticket gets you wine tasting, gourmet dinner by Crown Point Catering, grape stomping, vineyard tractor rides, lawn games, live music, raffles, special guests! 

4-8pm / Orfila Vineyards & Winery   www.orfila.com

 

San Diego Spirits Festival   Aug. 24-25

A tremendous occasion to sample and experience the finest spirits and foods, with unique opportunities to learn how to create and pair the perfect cocktail and sample top-shelf cocktails from small-batch and big-name distillers. 

Sat 2-6pm, Sun 2-5pm / Port Pavilion on Broadway Pier www.sandiegospiritsfestival.com

 

LeucadiART Walk   Aug. 25

Local juried artists displaying original art. Six places for live music! Live mural painting. Craft Beer Garden. New and improved Children’s Art Pavilion. 

10am-5pm / N Coast Hwy 101, Encinitas 

760-436-2320 / www.leucadia101.com

 

US Sand Sculpting Challenge & Dimensional Art Expo   Aug. 31-Sep. 2

The sculptures weigh over 10 tons, so we have over 1,000 works of art that you can fall in love with, buy and take home. There’s also live entertainment, a sand box and rides for kids, a dozen gourmet food trucks, a fantastic view of the bay and all the great stuff that you always find on the Embarcadero! 

Sat & Sun 9am-7pm, Mon 9am-5pm / Broadway Pier and Landing 

619-980-6651 / www.ussandsculpting.com

 

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