The San Diego Padres are this California city's professional major league baseball team. They play on their home field, Petco Park, pretty frequently through April and May. Get your tickets here to catch a game while visiting.
If you are a country music fan, then Stagecoach is a festival that you won't want to miss. This 3-day outdoor music festival will be filled with live performances from about 50 top country singers. The festival will also feature a dance hall, games, guy Fieri's Stagecoach Smokehouse BBQ, restaurants, and bars. Tickets can be purchased here.
Embrace the wonders of modern technology by watching independent films made entirely using smartphones in place of traditional video camera set-ups. Films span a variety of genres, so regardless of whether you prefer romances or documentaries, you'll find a few movies you want to see. Find more information on the festival's official website.
Pretend you're relaxing by the bayou at San Diego's Gator By The Bay Festival. The three-day event features blues and zydeco music from artists such as Vanessa Collier and Sugar Ray Rayford, talks about Cajun culture, and some of the most delicious Southern dishes you can find in California, including crawfish imported directly from the Big Easy. Tickets start at $55.
Waterfront Park is the perfect setting for this experience. Spend your time enjoying amazing tacos, margaritas, and live music. You absolutely can't miss the Chihuahua beauty pageant, where owners have no restrictions on how they dress their dogs. And if you've never experienced Lucha Libre wrestling, don't forget to set aside time to go watch. Live matches will be held throughout the day.
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Calling all wine-lovers! The California Wine Festival is hosting a 2-day experience filled with unique wines and beautiful scenery. If you are a true wine connoisseur, join the VIPs on day one for a champagne reception and tasting event of the rarest fine wines. The fun continues on day two with a live band at the beach where you can sample more wines, craft beers, and plenty of food.
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Welcome to the annual OTL Tournament and Beerfest! The baseball hybrid sporting tournament takes place over two days and is hosting local food trucks and fine breweries on day one. The tournament starts at 7 a.m. on both days, and you can enjoy the beers from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the 21st. 21+ only.
Come experience the 5th annual Wing Fest San Diego for some of the best wings, sauces, marinades and rubs the city has to offer. Test yourself in the wing eating contest, or just hang around for the live music, vendors, games, and giveaways.
