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The Grand Avenue Festival is held annually each Fall and is over 30 years old.  It's located on Grand Avenue between Escondido Blvd and Ivy Street in beautiful Historic Downtown Escondido.

This year's festival will include Professional Live Music from WildCat Guitars, a Beer & Wine Garden and Art in the Garden.  Shop from hundreds of vendors including unique hand-crafted gifts, imports, and delicious international cuisine.

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NOTE:  This years festival will run from the Escondido sign at Center City Pkwy to Kalmia St.

City of Escondido, Phase II of the Grand Avenue Vision Project road construction which will add circle/roundabouts and widen the sidewalks, etc, will only affect the one block from Kalmia St. to Ivy St. but the sidewalks are fully accessible and businesses are open.  Please continue to support these businesses during the construction.

Come see all the exciting improvements happening in Downtown Escondido!

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This event is managed 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

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Matthew Phillips
4:00 PM

Doah's Daydream
3:00 PM

Em Cable
2:00 PM

The Lions Roar
1:00 PM

Twisted Relatives
12:00 PM

808 Sounds
11:00 AM

Evan Diamond
10:00 AM

DJ EDub the Island Hitman
 

2024 San Diego
Music Award Winner
Best Pop Artist...

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MAPLE STREET PLAZA

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6 Years Apart Band

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Georgia's School of Dance

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Lovely Leaps

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Vic & his Band

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Lion Dancers

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Family Karate

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FUSION ESCO STAGE​

201 E GRAND AVE (between Kalmia & Juniper)

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ART IN THE GARDEN STAGE​

ORANGE & GRAND

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Probable Caws

10:30 AM - 5:00 PM

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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

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

CLICK HERE!

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CONTACT US

 

PLATINUM SPONSOR

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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.

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.

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ART IN THE GARDEN
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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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MAP IT

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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.

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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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