Events

Escondido Certified Farmers' Market and Other Purveyors

Tuesdays on Grand Avenue between Juniper and Kalmia Street

Summer Hours: May 1 to September 30 – 3:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Winter Hours: October 1 to April 30 – 2:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

The Farmers Market features certified locally and California-grown farm-fresh produce, organics, cut or potted flowers or herbs, as well as exotic fruits and ready-to-eat foods from other regions. These fruits and vegetables are picked that very day for your eating pleasure. Try the gourmet chocolates, artisan breads, olives, cheeses, and specialty items too numerous to list! Stroll past crafters, unique clothing, and jewelry as you enjoy the ambiance of an historic street and the friendly farmers and vendors at the Market.

The Escondido Certified Farmers Market and Other Purveyors is located on Grand Avenue, between Juniper and Kalmia Street.

For information, call (760) 745-8877.

More info . . .

2nd Saturday ArtWalk

2nd Saturday of each month
5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Over 25 galleries, studios, museums, local theaters, and the Escondido Antique District open their doors to the public. Experience Escondido Art at its finest through artists talks, artist receptions, open rehearsals, music, and more!

For information, call (760) 745-8877.

More info . . .

Fashion Week

New dates to be announced . . .

Fashion will be celebrated in Grand Style. Downtown Boutiques, Salons, Art Galleries, Museums, and Restaurants will host events throughout the week including fashion shows, hair styling and modeling, home accessory shows, trunk shows, luncheons and teas.

For information on the Second Annual 2009 event, see Downtown Escondido Fashion Week.

View Fashion Week 2008 Video

Escondido Grape Day Parade and Festival

Saturday, September 12, 2009
9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Parade: 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. on Historic Grand Avenue. Escondido's oldest event. Festival in Grape Day Park.

More info . . .

A Taste of Escondido

Saturday, September 19, 2009
2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

This exciting event will feature a diversity of food tasting, wine and beer tasting, live music and art gallery receptions with activities for all ages.

More info coming soon . . .

Street Faire

Sunday, October 18, 2009
NEW HOURS: 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Grand Avenue between Centre City Parkway and Ivy Street

The Escondido Downtown Street Faire is the second largest one-day street faire in the state. The Faire is sponsored by the Escondido Chamber of Commerce and the Downtown Business Association. More than 60,000 people converge to check out the 600 unique vendors, who have a little of everything: arts and crafts, home improvement area, unique clothing, food from around the world, and more. Children's rides, animal demonstrations by the San Diego Wild Animal Park, and an old-fashioned pancake breakfast guarantee that you'll find fun for the whole family!

More info . . .

Valentine's Day Downtown

February 14, 2010
4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Pick up in front of the Mingei International Museum (corner of Grand and Maple)

More info . . .

The Holidays

Horse and carriage rides
5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Pick up at Maple and Grand.

More info . . .

Contact us for more info