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Escondido
Downtown Business Association
This annual Fall street festival is over 30 years old and is located on Historic Grand Avenue between Escondido Blvd and Ivy Street in beautiful Historic Downtown Escondido.
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In addition to the traditional street fair format, this year's festival will include Professional Live Music, a Beer & Wine Garden and Art in the Garden. Shop from hundreds of vendors including unique hand-crafted gifts and imports, and international cuisine.
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Under new management by the Escondido Downtown Business Association.
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Retail, Craft & Art Vendors
Unique Hand Crafted Jewelry, Soap, Candles, Glassware, Clothing, Purses, Belts, Hats, Sunglasses, Jewelry, Cosmetics, Lotions, Succulents, Gifts, Teas, Home Decor, Sheets, Pillows, Tupperware, Scentsy, Mary Kay, Toys, Pet Clothing & Accessories, FREE Maker Projects for kids and more...
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​International & Artisan Food Vendors
BBQ, Mexican, Southern, Thai, Filipino, Curries, African, Hawaiian, Chinese, Italian, American, Gourmet Desserts, Kettle Corn, Funnel Cakes, Jerky, Hot Sauce, Vegetarian & Vegan Options, Jarred Foods, Coffee, Ice Cream, Shaved Ice, Bread & Bakery, Cakes, Cookies, Cotton Candy, and more...
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Services & Information
Photo Booth, Interactive kids crafts, Tarot Reading, Insurance, Dental, Pharmacy, Skin Care, Health and Wellness, Banking, Voter Registration, Real Estate, Home Improvement & Repair, Solar, Pet Services, Community Sports & Clubs and more...
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SHOP EAT DRINK
LIVE BANDS
Free Live Music on multiple stages
- times subject to change -
MAIN STAGE​
BROADWAY & GRAND
Jonny Tarr
3:30 PM
The Gravities
2:30 PM
The Lions Roar
1:30 PM
Shane Hall
12:30 PM
The Way Brothers
11:30 AM
The Surf Kings
10:30 AM
​​COMMUNITY STAGE​
MAPLE STREET PLAZA
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Not 4 Hire
3:00 PM
Spencer White
2:00 PM
Georgia's School of Dance
1:00 PM
Lovely Leaps
12:00 PM
SunnySide Strings
11:00 AM
Tradicion Mexicana USA Dance Co.
10:00 AM
GOOD OMEN STAGE​
141 E GRAND AVE (between Broadway & Kalmia)
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Sonjorombe
4:00 PM Latin Music
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DJ
6:00 PM Salsa Dancing
FUSION ESCO STAGE​
201 E GRAND AVE (between Kalmia & Juniper)
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Sophie Diumenti
2:00 PM
ART IN THE GARDEN STAGE​
JUNIPER & GRAND
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Kekoa
Em Cable
Maddy Vance
Savannah Kay
Tralain
10:30 AM - 5:00 PM
BEER WINE GARDEN
What's better than live music, than live music with a little beer, wine & spirits from some of the best breweries, wineries & distilleries in Southern California?
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Located at the Main Stage
at N. Broadway and Grand
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BEER/WINE/SPIRIT SPONSORSHIPS:
CLICK HERE!
EVENT SPONSORS
THANK YOU TO OUR 2023 SPONSORS
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PLATINUM SPONSOR
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DIAMOND SPONSORS
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GOLD SPONSOR
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With your support of this free, local, non-profit, community event, you support small businesses in our beautiful downtown, local music talent, our growing arts community, multicultural and community performers.
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SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
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ART IN THE GARDEN
Art in the Garden at the Grand Avenue Festival, is a juried art show bringing many talented Southern California artists to Heritage Garden in the North East Corner of Juniper Street and Grand Avenue in Downtown Escondido to show and sell their work.
Shop directly from the artists, hear about their inspiration and how their art created. Enjoy live music and awesome festival food.
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Presented by MAGEC and the Escondido Downtown Business Association.
LOCATION
Escondido means "Hidden City" but it's not hard to find. Just take the I-15 to 78 East and go South on Broadway. Grand Avenue in Downtown Escondido is just a few blocks down.
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PARKING
Free parking is available throughout downtown and in many city parking lots.
FREE PARKING
VENDOR APPLICATIONS
YES! We are still accepting applications from amazing food, retail, artisan, craft, information vendors such as you.
VOLUNTEER
Looking for a fun way to spend a few hours helping and being involved in your community? We love volunteers!
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