Holy Smokes! This weekend is packed with tons of great activities including plenty of horses, fishing, flowers, culture and more. Here are the top things to do in San Diego:
Del Mar National Horse Show
For three weeks, more than 3,000 horses will take part in Western, Dressage and Hunter/Jumper competitions at the Del Mar Fairgrounds in coastal Del Mar. Spectators will see reining, spins, sliding stops, elegant dressage moves choreographed to music, daredevil show jumping, trick riders, comedy acts, thrills and spills and more.
Where: Del Mar Fairgrounds – 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd, Del Mar, CA 92014
When: April 18 – May 5, 2013
Cost: Free – $19
> Find out more about the Del Mar National Horse Show
49th Annual Lakeside Rodeo
Attention cowboys and cowgirls! Bareback bronco rides, calf roping and other traditional rodeo competitions, along with food and crafts, bring the Wild West to life in the San Diego East County town of Lakeside.
Where: Lakeside Rodeo Grounds – 12584 Mapleview Street, Lakeside, CA 92040
When: April 19-21, 2013
Cost: $5-$20
> Find out more about the 49th Annual Lakeside Rodeo
43rd Annual Chicano Park Day Celebration
This year’s Chicano Park Day anniversary celebration is dedicated to Chicano Park and the Chicano Park Murals being added to the National Register of Historic Places. Visitors to Chicano Park Day will experience traditional music and dance, a display of classic lowriders, a children’s arts workshop, food and shopping.
Where: Chicano Park – Logan Av & Cesar E Chavez Parkway, San Diego, CA 92113
When: April 20, 2013
Time: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Cost: Free
> Find out more about the 43rd Annual Chicano Park Day Celebration
88th Annual Coronado Flower Show
This is the largest flower show held under tents in the nation with hundreds of beautiful arrangements and displays. Take a break in the beer garden and relax with live music from the band stand.
Where: Spreckels Park – Orange Ave between 6th and 7th Avenues, Coronado, CA 92118
When: April 20-21, 2013
Cost: $5
> Find out more about the 88th Annual Coronado Flower Show
Fallbrook Avocado Festival
[youtube http://youtu.be/XtKXDYveI3k]For more than 50 years, tens of thousands of avocado lovers converge in Fallbrook, located in San Diego’s North County Inland to sample avocados, check out the crazy cooking contest entries, buy funky avocado-themed gifts and enjoy bands, live entertainment and friendly beer gardens.
Where: Main Street, between Ash and Mission, Fallbrook, CA 92028
When: April 21, 2013
Time: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Cost: Free
> Find out more about the Fallbrook Avocado Festival
Port of San Diego Day at The Docks
[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bkwpOOzA9x8]The Port Of San Diego’s Day At The Docks is the West Coast’s largest public celebration of sportfishing and signals the official start of Southern California’s spring saltwater fishing season. There will be the latest fishing tackle, how-to seminars, casting contests, kids’ fishing, boat rides, music, food and plenty more.
Where: San Diego Sportfishing Landings – Scott Street and Garrison Street, San Diego , CA 92109
When: April 21, 2013
Time: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Cost: Free
> Find out more about Port of San Diego Day at The Docks
San Diego EarthFair
[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xQq457neD3I]Set in Balboa Park, the 24th annual EarthFair is the largest free annual environmental fair in the world. With around 70,000 visitors and more than 400 volunteers, the event features exhibitors, a food pavilion, kids area, live entertainment, parade, art show and a “clean” car concourse.
Make sure to be green and take alternative modes of transportation to get to EarthFair.
Where: Balboa Park
When: April 21, 2013
Time: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Cost: Free
> Find out more about San Diego EarthFair
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