GO! Community Events for Oct. 3-9
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Sunday, Oct. 3
San Diego British Car Day ---- The San Diego British Car Club Council's 31st annual car fair featuring some 350 British cars will be on display (car owners can register their vehicles beginning at 7:30 a.m.), organized by marque (that's British for brand). While the show is organized by and primarily for owners of British cars (with local car clubs pulling the event together); this year's featured marque is the Austin-Healey 3000, which is celebrating its 50th year; the public is also invited to take in the cars and the approximately 30 vendor booths selling British automotive-themed items; the Cameron Highlanders bagpipers will also entertain; 9 a.m.-3 p.m.; Ingram Plaza, Liberty Station, 2580 Historic Decatur Road, Point Loma; free; www.sandiegobritishcarday.org.
Fitness fest ----- The Encinitas Parks and Recreation department hosts its third annual Feeling Fit Festival, featuring a wide array of fun: family activities including guided trail hikes, sports clinics and games, fitness class demonstrations, jump houses for different ages, a 30-foot rock-climbing wall and bungee trampolines. There will also be health and fitness exhibitors and giveaways; 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; Leo Mullen Sports Park, 951 Via Cantebria, Encinitas; free; 760-943-2269.
Trolley Dances concludes ----- Jean Isaacs San Diego Dance Theater presents its 12th annual production of site-specific choreography by 50 dancers at numerous stops along the San Diego Trolley's downtown line; six tours daily, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; $10-$25; sandiegodancetheater.org.
"Fall Festival of Gems" ---- The Fallbrook Gem and Mineral Society Museum's annual show features gem identification, geode cracking, vendor booths, gems, minerals, fossils, meteorites, a silent auction and more; 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; 123 W. Alvarado St., Suite B, Fallbrook; free; 760-728-1130 or fgms.org.
Family art day in Oceanside ---- Oceanside Museum of Art hosts a free arts-and-crafts program where families can make American Indian-style rattles with household objects that are inspired by the museum's "Defying Expectations" exhibit of modern American Indian art; 1 to 4 p.m.; Oceanside Museum of Art, 704 Pier View Way, Oceanside; free; oma-online.org.
Julian Apple Days Festival ---- More than 45,000 people are expected at this two-day event, celebrating the fall apple harvest, features an apple pie bake-off contest, apple pie-eating contests, apple displays, U-pick apple opportunities, apple crafts, a vintage farm tractor display, a farm animal petting zoo, and carnival games. Food includes a beer and wine garden, live music and the coronation of Mr. and Mrs. Apple Days; 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Menghini Winery, 1150 Julian Orchards Road, Julian; $5, adults; free, children, 12 and under; 619-889-6222 or www.julianappledays.com.
La Mesa Oktoberfest concludes ---- The 37th annual La Mesa Oktoberfest, billed by organizers as the "Grand Daddy" of local Oktoberfests, has been called the largest Oktoberfest celebration west of the Mississippi. The festival features six city blocks of entertainment, including 400 vendor and craft booths, five food courts, three beer gardens and a children's carnival; noon-6 p.m.; Allison Avenue, Date Avenue and La Mesa Boulevard; parking is limited, so ride the Orange Trolley line to La Mesa Boulevard stop; www.lmvma.com/lmv_oktoberfest.html.
El Cajon Oktoberfest continues ---- The German-American Societies of San Diego presents the El Cajon Oktoberfest, billed as the county's longest-running Oktoberfest celebration, during the first two weekends of October. The 39th annual festival features Germany's Guggenbach-Baum band, German food, beer, kids' zone, games, contests and more; noon-9 p.m. (4-10 p.m. Friday, noon-10 p.m. Saturday and noon-9 p.m. Oct. 10); 1017 S. Mollison Ave., El Cajon; $5, ages 21 and over; free, ages 20 and under; 619-442-6637 or germanclubsandiego.org.
Monday, Oct. 4
Senior center hosts Oktoberfest ---- The Carlsbad Senior Center will hold an Oktoberfest luncheon. A German luncheon will be served and polka music will be played. Luncheon reservations are required; 11:30 a.m.; 799 Pine Ave., Carlsbad; 760-602-4655.
Wednesday, Oct. 6
California Surf Festival ---- The California Surf Museum hosts its third annual four-day festival of surf films, music, photography and paintings, along with the "Grom Film Contest"; through Oct. 10; California Surf Museum, 312 Pier View Way, Oceanside; event prices vary; 760-721-6876 or californiasurffestival.com.
Thursday, Oct. 7
Solo ocean rower speaks ---- Birch Aquarium at Scripps hosts a lecture by Roz Savage, who this year became the first woman to row solo across the Pacific Ocean. Savage will talk about her experiences, show footage from her journey, and her dedication to ocean environmental programs; 6-8 p.m.; Birch Aquarium at Scripps, 2300 Expedition Way, La Jolla; free; reservations are requested; 858-534-5771.
Friday, Oct. 8
Santa Fe Market ----- Bazaar del Mundo in Old Town San Diego hosts its 23rd annual festival of arts and crafts from the cultures of American Indians and the American Southwest. On display will be works by members of the Navajo, Cherokee, Hopi, Pima, Isleta Pueblo and Santo Domingo Pueblo tribe members, along with other noted Southwestern artists. Items include paintings, sculpture, hand-woven rugs, pillows and accessories, fetishes, storytellers, pottery, blankets and more; 10 a.m.-8 p.m. (also 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 10); Bazaar del Mundo Shops, 4133 Taylor St., Old Town San Diego; free; 619-296-3161 or www.bazaardelmundo.com.
Temecula Fall Rod Run ---- KC Classics presents the annual fall car show featuring George Barris and his "Barrietz" as grand marshal. The Hollywood car designer created the "Munsters" coach, the Batmobile, General Lee, Kitt from "Knight Rider," the Beverly Hillbillies jalopy and more. The event showcased pre-1974 cars; cruise runs from 5-8 p.m.; car show, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday; Old Town Temecula Front Street, Temecula; free; rodruntemecula.com.
Saturday, Oct. 9
"Nuts for the Arts" ---- Bates Nut Farm's annual fine art fair and festival features artist booths and demonstrations, along with its seasonal events, including a pumpkin patch, farm zoo, hay rides, food for sale, children's crafts and live entertainment; 9 a.m.-5 p.m. (also Oct. 10); Bates Nut Farm, 15954 Woods Valley Road, Valley Center; 760-749-3333 or www.batesnutfarm.biz.
St. Elizabeth's OktoberFest in Julian ---- The festival features bratwurst, beer, oompah music and traditional German and Austrian dancing; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. (also Oct. 10); Rabobank parking lot, 2033 Main St., Julian; free; 760-765-1857 or julianca.com/media/oktoberfest.htm.
Vista Gem & Mineral Show ---- The Vista Gem & Mineral Society presents its annual show featuring 13 dealers showcasing their work, free gem identification, demonstrations, a country store, "wheel of fortune," raffles and food for sale; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday (10 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 10); Antique Gas & Steam Engine Museum, 2040 N. Santa Fe. Ave., Vista; free; 760-724-0395.
Old Town San Diego Art Festival ---- More than 15,000 visitors are expected at the fifth annual art festival, featuring a juried exhibition of work by more than 100 contemporary artists from all over the world. Events include restaurant food samplings, wine tastings, art activities for children and live entertainment; 10 a.m.-6 p.m. (also Oct. 10); Old Town San Diego Historic Park, 4002 Wallace St., San Diego; free; oldtownartfestival.com.
Ocean Beach Oktoberfest ---- Ocean Beach Mainstreet Association's annual street fair features music and dancing on two stages, a sausage toss, contests in brats-eating and beer stein-holding and the O.B. Brat Trot race and the OB Brew Cup beer competition; 10 a.m.-8:30 p.m.; west end of Newport Street, but parking is limited, so free double-deck bus shuttle service will be offered from the 710 Beach Club at 710 Garnet Ave. in Pacific Beach; free but beer garden is $3; Brew Cup tasting tickets are $15; oboktoberfest.com.
Oktoberfest in Temecula ---- Mount Palomar Winery hosts its fourth annual Oktoberfest Celebration featuring an oompah band, German music and beer, wine and German food for sale, along with dance, costume and beer stein contests; 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; 33820 Rancho California Road, Temecula; free; 951-676-4047, ext. 112.
La Jolla Art & Wine Festival ---- This two-day arts festival features more than 300 artists booths, entertainment, beer and wine garden, children's art center and more; 11 a.m.-6 p.m. (also Oct. 10); Girard Avenue between Pearl and Genter streets, La Jolla; $10, adults; $5, military, children 12 and under and seniors over 65; $15, two-day pass; www.lajollaartandwinefestival.com.
Pride at the Beach ---- The North County LBGBT Coalition hosts its third annual seaside gay pride festival; 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; Parking Lot #30, Oceanside; free; 760-672-1848.
Pacific BeachFest ---- This boardwalk beach festival will feature a professional volleyball tournament, arts and crafts booths, a skateboarding exhibition and children's activities and rides and evening fireworks; 11 a.m.-7:30 p.m.; Crystal Pier, west end of Garnet Street, Pacific Beach; free; 858-273-3303 or www.pacificbeachfest.org.
Chili & Quackers Challenge in Del Mar ---- Rotary Club of Del Mar hosts its second Chili Cook-off and Duck Derby. The cookoff, featuring restaurant and individual divisions, features celebrity judges and a "crowd's choice" award. There will also be a rubber duck race and a beer/wine garden; 3-6 p.m.; Powerhouse Park, 1658 Coast Blvd., Del Mar; free (tasting tickets and rubber ducks range from $1 to $10); 858-755-0075 or delmarrotary.org.
Marching band tournament ---- Poway High School hosts the 18th annual Poway Invitational Field Tournament, featuring field shows by 17 marching bands from San Diego and Orange counties; 3-9 p.m.; Poway High School, 15500 Espola Road, Poway; $10; 858-945-5956.
Walk on the Wild Side ---- The fifth annual fundraising 5K walk at the San Diego Zoo raises money for wildlife conservation efforts. Walkers will past koalas, pandas, flamingos, elephants and more; 7:30 p.m. (registration at 6:30 p.m.); $25, adults; $15, children 11 and under; www.sandiegozoo.org/walk.
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