September 2025 San Diego Events & Farmers Markets

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🗓️ Featured September Events

September 1–7

  • Oceanside Pier Swim – Sept 1, Oceanside Pier – One-mile ocean swim around the longest wooden pier on the West Coast. More info

  • Julian Grape Stomp Festa – Sept 6, Menghini Winery – Old-world grape stomping fun, food, and festivities. More info

  • Cabrillo Under the Stars – Sept 6, Cabrillo National Monument – A special evening of conservation and community. More info

  • Cardiff Greek Festival – Sept 6–7, Cardiff – Greek food, folk dancing, and family-friendly fun. More info

  • Oceanside Plein Air Festival – Sept 6–13, Oceanside – Artists painting outdoors throughout the city. More info

  • Surf Dog Surf-a-thon – Sept 7, Del Mar Dog Beach – Watch surfing pups compete in costume contests and waves! More info

September 12–14

  • San Diego Bayfair – Sept 12–14, Mission Bay – Hydroplanes, live music, cornhole, and more. More info

  • San Diego Triathlon & Expo – Sept 13, Liberty Station – Swim, bike, run, and celebrate. More info

  • OMBAC Longboard Surfing Contest – Sept 13, Pacific Beach – Classic longboard competition and community gathering. More info

September 14–21

  • San Diego Restaurant Week – Sept 14–21 – Prix-fixe menus from 100+ local restaurants. More info

  • South Bay P.R.I.D.E. Festival – Sept 19–23, Gaylord Hotel San Diego – Celebrate with live music and art. More info

  • Coastal Cleanup Day – Sept 20 – Volunteer at beaches, parks, and waterways across San Diego. More info

  • Pacific Islander Festival – Sept 20–21, Mission Bay – Music, food, and traditions from across the Pacific. More info

  • Adams Avenue Street Fair – Sept 20–21, Normal Heights – Carnival rides, beer gardens, and 300+ vendors. More info

  • Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live – Sept 20–21, Pechanga Arena – Glow-in-the-dark monster truck action. More info

  • Big SoCal Euro Car Show – Sept 21, Liberty Station – One of the largest European car events in the U.S. More info

September 26–28

  • Poway Rodeo – Sept 26–27, Poway – Rodeo action celebrating Western heritage. More info

  • MCAS Miramar Air Show – Sept 26–28, Miramar – Military and civilian air demonstrations. More info

  • Free National Parks Day – Sept 27 – Free admission nationwide for National Public Lands Day. More info

  • Ramona Senior Center Car Show – Sept 27, Ramona – Classic cars, music, and raffles. More info

  • San Diego Spirits Festival – Sept 27–28, Museum of Contemporary Art – Cocktails, food, and entertainment. More info

  • San Diego International Dragon Boat Race – Sept 27–28, Tecolote Shores – Exciting races plus cultural festivities. More info

  • Encinitas Oktoberfest – Sept 28, Mountain Vista Drive – German brews, artisan vendors, and family fun. More info

  • CRSSD Festival – Sept 27–28, Waterfront Park – Electronic music with top DJs. More info

🌾 San Diego Farmers Markets

From weekday staples to weekend favorites, here are a few local highlights:

  • Weekdays: Carlsbad Village (Wed), Mira Mesa (Tue), San Marcos (Wed), Ocean Beach (Wed), Coronado (Tue), North Park (Thu), Downtown San Diego (Sat).

  • Weekends: Little Italy (Sat & Sun), Vista (Sat), Poway (Sat), Hillcrest (Sun), Solana Beach (Sun), Rancho Santa Fe (Sun), La Jolla (Sun).

👉 For the full county-wide list, visit the San Diego County Farmers Market Guide.

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