Carlsbad Spring Village Fair

6 May

Arguably the largest one-day street fair in California, this event features over 800 exhibitors, international food and live entertainment.

14th Annual Little Italy Sicilian Festival

20 May

Authentic Italian cuisine, music and entertainment are the highlights of this annual event held in San Diego's Little Italy district.

2007 Rock and Roll Marathon

3 June

This marathon with a difference begins with an expo with over 100 vendors displaying running, health, athletic and fitness products, followed by a post-race party and a headliner concert.

San Diego County Fair

8 June - 4 July

Summer in San Diego wouldn't be complete without this annual county fair featuring exhibitions, carnival rides, flower and garden shows, local arts and crafts and headlining performances.

21st La Jolla Festival of The Arts and Food Faire

23 - 24 June

This month-long festival features award-winning artists, gourmet cuisine, children's area, contemporary music and entertainment.

San Diego Thunderboat Regatta

14 - 16 September

The World Series of Powerboat Racing returns to Mission Bay for its 41st year, featuring thunderboats, hydroplanes, tunnel hulls, drag boats and many more of its class, with specialty booths, food and entertainment.

13th Annual Pacific Islander Festival

22 - 23 September

A month-long free event held at Ski Beach, showcasing the cultures, food, crafts and customs of Melanesians, Micronesians and Polynesians, with continuous entertainment all day long.

Adams Avenue Street Fair

29 - 30 September

Southern California's largest free musical festival features arts, crafts, carnival rides, food, circus acts and musical acts on six outdoor stages.

6th Annual San Diego Film Festival

29 September - 6 October

Showcasing the best in American and International full-length features, documentaries and short films, this film festival also features Q & A sessions with the directors, workshops and panel discussions, guest appearances by film and video artists, and more.

Mission Bay Christmas Boat Parade of Lights

Mid December (tba)

The parade begins at 7pm from Quivira Basin, and ends with a spectacular lighting of the Sea World Sky Tower Tree of Lights at 9pm.