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Have fun at the many events in Downtown Escondido!
EVENTS
Grand Avenue Festival
Escondido Street Festival - Fall
October 16, 2022
9am-5pm
This nearly 30 year old annual Fall street festival is located on Historic Grand Avenue between Escondido Blvd and Ivy in beautiful Downtown Escondido.
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.
Under new management by the Escondido Downtown Business Association.
FREE Community Event!
MORE INFO:
Grand Avenue Festival
VENDOR APPLICATIONS:
Click Here!
VOLUNTEER:
VolunteerMatch
Sponsored by:
Escondido Downtown Business Association and in cooperation with
Escondido Chamber of Commerce
2nd Saturday Arts & Culture
2nd Saturday each month
Welcome to
Escondido 2nd Saturday
Arts & Culture Experience
Stroll downtown, take a self guided tour of the barrier paintings.
Visit Esco Alley Art.
Grab bite or a beer, meet the artists, do a little shopping, visit our downtown art galleries and eclectic shops.
FREE Community Event
Cruisin' Grand
Every Friday, June - Sept
4-9pm
Cruisin' Grand returns every Friday night from 4 - 9 p.m. from June 18 through Sept. 24, 2021, featuring pre-1974 American cars. Parking for event-era cars is on Grand Avenue and side streets, from Escondido Blvd to Ivy Street., Escondido
On Friday nights a time warp hits downtown Escondido! The streets are filled with strolling people of all ages, while a parade of pre-1974s vintage cars slowly cruise up and down Grand Avenue. Vintage cars—from American Hot Rods, Classics, Antiques, and Customs— Downtown Escondido is the place to be on Friday nights! Bring the whole family for a night of fun.
FREE Community Event
Sponsored by:
Cruisin' Grand
Small Business Saturday
Saturday
November 27, 2021
Shop Small® to support small businesses and your community this season!
For every dollar spent at a small business, about 67 cents stays in the local community. So when you Shop Small on Small Business Saturday, and all year long, you make a difference.
We invite you to Shop Small® with an exciting fall themed bingo game TO WIN PRIZES! Pick up a bingo card and map of participating locations from; Sunny Side Kitchen, Stone and Glass, the Grand Tea Room or Urban Barn.
Shop, eat & explore downtown, Pop Up Artists, collect stamps to fill your bingo card.
Enter completed bingo cards to win prizes donated by participating businesses. Open all day with varying hours for each participating business location.
FREE for all to shop and play!
Sponsored by:
MAGEC
Escondido Downtown BusinessAssoc.
City of Escondido
and Visit Escondido
Art in the Garden
at the Grand Avenue Festival
October 16, 2022
9am-5pm
Art in the Garden at the Escondido Street Festival, is a juried art show bringing many talented Southern California artists to Heritage Garden in the NEC of Juniper 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.
FREE Community Event!
MORE INFO:
Art in the Garden at the Grand Avenue Festival
ARTIST APPLICATIONS:
Click Here!
Sponsored by:
MAGEC
and
Escondido Downtown Business Association
Grand Farmers Market
Every Tuesday
October - May, 2:30 - 6:00 pm
June - September, 2:30- 7:00 pm
Every Tuesday on Grand Avenue in Historic Escondido
Located at Juniper St between Grand Ave and Valley Pkwy at Heritage Garden Park in Downtown Escondido.
Visit the Escondido Certified Farmers’ Market on Tuesdays 2:30 till sunset.
Engaging with your community builds connections and creates hope. Support local agriculture and businesses.
Bring a mask and please don’t bring your pets.
FREE Community Event with Vendor Sales.
For the Love of Chocolate
Saturday, February 12, 2022
12-5pm
The Escondido Chocolate Festival is held annually in February, along Grand Avenue in and out of participating tasting locations. Give your Valentine a sweet memory. Bring your sweetheart or just your “sweet tooth” to beautiful Downtown Escondido to enjoy the "For The Love of Chocolate" Escondido Chocolate Festival. Stroll through nearly 20 designated restaurants, shops and spas while sampling chocolate paired with local fine wines & craft beers. Plus, 2nd Saturday, Escondido Arts & Culture and Pop Up Artists and Esco Alley Art,
This ticketed event is capped at 350 attendees and sells out every year.
Tickets available at:
https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/5348997
More info at:
For More Events &
Visitor Information
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Visit Escondido
Escondido, CA 92025
Phone: 760-839-4777
Sponsored by:
Visit Escondido
Escondido Street Festival
Grand Avenue Festival - Spring
May 21, 2023
10am-6pm
This nearly 30 year old annual Spring street festival is located on Historic Grand Avenue between Escondido Blvd and Juniper in beautiful Downtown Escondido.
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.
Under new management by the Escondido Downtown Business Association.
FREE Community Event!
MORE INFO:
Click Here!
VOLUNTEER:
VolunteerMatch
Sponsored by:
Escondido Downtown Business Association
Esco Alley Art
Open Daily
“Esco Alley Art", is a beautifully eclectic art exhibit of murals displayed on the alley walls of Downtown Escondido.
Esco Alley Art promotes Escondido as an Arts destination. We're continually looking for local artists to create a series of temporary murals for display on the brick wall, in the alley between South Broadway and Maple Street.
Artists are provided with an 8 ft. x 8 ft. or 4 ft. x 8 ft. panel. Completed murals are then mounted to the alley wall.
These beautiful murals are periodically revealed in phases. Attached to each mural is a QR code, giving information about the artist and piece.
FREE and Open Daily to all!
Sponsored by:
MAGEC &
Escondido Downtown Business Association
Escondido Tamale Festival
Cancelled
Until Further Notice
The Escondido Tamale Festival is held annually in early November in Grape Day Park. 12,000+ attendees come to north county to enjoy nearly 100 Tamale and other themed Food & Craft Vendors, Best Tamale Contest, Live on Stage Performances including Mariachi's, Folklorico & Latin Dancers, a Beer & Wine Garden, Chihuahua Costume Contest & Fashion Show, Fun rides and activities for kids.
Free General Admission Entry with a VIP Ticket Option.
Sponsored by:
Escondido Downtown Business Association
