Head to Escondido this weekend for one of the biggest festivals in California.
More than 500 vendors will line the downtown streets of Escondido this Sunday for the Grand Avenue Festival. The festival, which has been ranked as the second largest street fair in California, has been around since 1989.
Festival-goers can expect live entertainment, plenty of food, local art, children’s rides and a lot of shopping.
This year’s festival also brings Ahmed Hassan, a celebrity landscape professional who has appeared on HGTV. Hassan will be on-hand to offer gardening and landscaping tips.
The festival takes place from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Grand Avenue between Center City and Juniper.
Here are some other events happening this weekend:
Jamboree in East County
Holy Trinity Church in El Cajon is hosting a three-day Jamboree. The event will feature live music, a beer garden, wine tasting and food. Attendees can also expect rides and games, including a bungee jump, laser tag and an obstacle course. The free event runs from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday.
Santee Fun
El Cajon isn’t the only East County city hosting a festival this weekend. A free 5K at Santee’s Town Center Community Park will take place at 3:30 p.m. Saturday. The race will be followed by a festival featuring live music, a green car show, children’s activities and a beer garden.
Belgian Fest
Stone Brewing will host its Belgian Fest this Sunday at its Libery Station location. The event will feature lambics, ales and other Belgian-style beers. Attendees can also expect delicious eats to accompany their tasters. The event is $65 per person and includes 15 tasters and a commemorative walk.
Neon 5K
Run or walk three miles of fun. The Neon Run will take place at 5 p.m. at Qualcomm stadium where racers can expect to be covered in neon colors. Each person who registers gets a glow necklace, glow bracelets and entrance to an after-party.
