San Diego is full of surprises this weekend! A lot of action at the beach this weekend; be sure to watch the doggy surf competitions or you can visit inland San Diego for an authentic Greek experience or a fine cup of espresso. Explore San Diego’s vibrant variety of unique festivals, music concerts, and beach culture and have a fantastic weekend!
Friday, June 3rd Coffee Fest Live Barista Battles and the original San Diego Greek Festival
Do you appreciate a fine cup of espresso? Well then San Diego’s Coffee Fest, located at the Convention Center in downtown, will enlighten you on entire coffee making process and culture. This exciting event will have every possible type of coffee imaginable and all the sides that come with it! And the highlight of the event? The Coffee Fest Latte Art Championship will feature world-class baristas that are prepared to battle for the title of best barista! The championship starts at 9 a.m. on Friday.
Another lively event for this Friday is the original San Diego Greek Festival! From 5 p.m. to 10 p.m., treat yourself to an authentic Greek meal with Greek musicians and dancers as entertainment. This free festival is not one to miss.
Saturday, June 4th Dog Surfing Competition and Solana Beach Fiesta del Sol
Wait, what? A surfing competition for dogs? Well believe it when you see it at the Loews Coronado Bay Resort Surf Dog Competition. Over 60 famous surf dogs will be at the competition at 11 a.m. Surf lessons for less experienced surf dogs will begin at 10 a.m. These cute little surfers are really a site to see so check out this free beach day fun!
And if your in the mood for more of a party scene, you must not miss Solana Beach’s Fiesta del Sol. The Solana Beach Chamber of Commerce proudly hosts its 32nd outdoor music festival with an estimated 50,000 visitors! The festival starts at 9 a.m. with craft booths and ends with musical entertainment at 10 p.m. For a more extensive band lineup and event schedule visit the link provided above.
Sunday, June 5th San Diego’s Rock’n’Roll Marathon and 94.9’s Independence Jam
Another special San Diego event that is going on this weekend is the incredible Dodge Rock’n’Roll Marathon starting in Balboa Park at 6 a.m. This 26.2 mile course scans all of San Diego with bands playing at nearly every mile of the race. The sidelines of the marathon path are lined with spectators cheering on marathon runners. Catch up with this excitement and enjoy some of the band locations along the course. Also, the after-party at the Marine Corps Recruiting Depot is a great place to celebrate with all the fantastic finishers.
And if you haven’t had your fill of amazing music this weekend, the FM 94.9 Independence Jam concert will definitely be have you rocking and seeing some of the greatest eclectic groups of this generation. The Independence Jam kicks off at 4 p.m. with the Cold War Kids, Lykke Li, and Peter Bjorn & John among many other bright talents. Indulge in this “feel good” music event… you won’t regret it..
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