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San Diego Events near Holiday Inn San Diego on the Bay
Stay on the Bay – and party on the bay, too! The San Diego events calendar is packed with major festivals, shows and annual sports competitions. Stay close to all the best events in San Diego at Holiday Inn San Diego on the Bay. Our smartly located downtown San Diego hotel is quick to the Gaslamp Quarter, PETCO Park and the San Diego Convention Center.
Make plans to check out one of these upcoming San Diego events:
January, 2012
- Del Mar Antique Show and Sale
January 20 | Del Mar Fairgrounds | website
This long-running antique show in Del Mar is the perfect place to have your heirlooms appraised and even repaired.
- Big Bay Whale Days & Whale Festival
January 22 | San Diego Bay | website
San Diego celebrates the arrival of majestic humpback whales to the Big Bay with this exciting free festival and event. The festival is a fun family gathering with live music and a chance for the little ones to meet smaller live sea creatures and enjoy arts and crafts. Also, during the entire month of January, local attractions such as the Maritime Museum of San Diego and USS Midway Museum, as well as local whale watching tour companies, will offer discounted admission and other specials.
- San Diego Black Film Festival
January 26-29 | Regal UA Theatre | website
This annual showcase of African American films and filmmakers is fast becoming one of Southern Calfornia's premier film festivals.
- Bridal Bazaar
January 29 | San Diego Convention Center | website
Meet over 200 of San Diego's top wedding professionals and learn all the latest trends in wedding decor, fashion and catering.
- San Diego Restaurant Week
January TBA | Throughout San Diego | website
Hundreds of the best San Diego restaurants will offer discounted 3-course menus for charity, including our own Ruth's Chris Steak House.
February, 2012
- California State Winter Games - Ice Hockey
February 17-20 | Multiple Venues throughout San Diego | website
San Diego will host the Ice Hockey meets of California's annual Olympics-style winter games.
- San Diego Brazil Carnival
February 18 | 4th & B Showcase Theatre | website
Get your tickets early for this festive Brazilian Mardi Gras ball featuring samba dancers, capoeira performances and so much more.
- Sharp International Cheer Competition - West Coast Championship
February 18 | San Diego Convention Center | website
The West Coast's largest cheer competition. Open to the public.
- Annual Heritage Day Festival & Parade
February TBA | Festival Park | website
This multi-cultural festival celebrates the rich and diverse peopls of San Diego. Free to attend and always family friendly.
March, 2012
- San Diego Bird Festival
March 1-4 | Marina Village Conference Center | website
A must for bird enthusiasts from diehard ornithologists to novice bird watchers just testing our their binoculars.
- Mardi Gras / Fat Tuesday
March 8 | Gaslamp Quarter | website
Experience Mardis Gras, "Gaslamp Style!" A massive block party will take over the Gaslamp Quarter, featuring live music, drinks, a parade and, of course, lots of beads! This is a ticketed events, ages 21 and up.
- ShamROCK, St. Patrick's Day Festival
March 17 | Gaslamp Quarter | website
The Gaslamp Quarter will literally turn green as the city lays down 40,000 sq. ft. of astroturf in celebration of St. Patrick's Day. Activities include live Irish rock bands, DJs and everyone's favorite, green beer!
April, 2012
- Del Mar National Horse Show
April 19-29 | Del Mar Fairgrounds | website
Three weeks of highly anticipated and well respected equestrian competition. Events are split into Western, Dressage and Hunter/Jumper weeks.
May, 2012
- Pet Day on the Bay
May 12 | Grape Street Pier | website
This rare dog-friendly cruise by Hornblower Cruises is only hosted one day a year. Includes a 1-hour narrated sightseeing cruise of San Diego Bay and special amenities for the dogs. A portion of the proceeds go to benefit the Helen Woodward Animal Center.
June, 2012
- Rock n Roll Marathon
June 1-3 | Race runs in front of the hotel | website
Highlight music/bands that are along the way
July, 2011
- Big Bay Boom Independence Day Spectacular
July 4 | San Diego Bay | website
Holiday Inn San Diego Hotel on the Bay is proud to sponsor this exciting San Diego 4th of July fireworks spectacular! Fireworks will be launched from barges throughout the San Diego Bay. Watch from your bayside balcony, or pick one of the official viewing areas: Shelter Island, Harbor Island, North Embarcadero and Chula Vista.
- San Diego Comic-Con
July 21-24 | San Diego Convention Center | website
The nation's largest culture convetion, focused on comic books, science fiction, literature, film, TV and art.
- Academy of General Dentistry 2011 Annual Meeting & Exhibits
July 28-31 | San Diego Convention Center | website
This event is not open to the public.
September, 2011
- San Diego Festival of Beer
September 9 | Downtown San Diego (outdoors) | website
Live music and beautiful downtown San Diego set the scene for this rowdy beer festival featuring samples from over seventy breweries.
- San Diego Film Festival
September 28 - October 2 | Gaslamp Theater | website
This lively film festival is all about big films, big buzz and the biggest after-parties.
- MCAS Miramar Air Show
September 30 - October 2 | Marine Corps Air Station Miramar | website
One of the largest events in San Diego, and one of the nation's favorite air shows. The U.S. Navy Blue Angels headline three days of high-flying fun.
October, 2011
- 3rd Annual Bow Wow Brunch Cruise
October 2 | Grape Street Pier | website
Hornblower Cruises is proud to host the 3rd Annual Bow Wow Brunch Cruise. This exclusive 2-hour cruise and charity event is "Dogs Allowed" and serves to raise awareness about orphaned pets at Helen Woodward Animal Center. Cruise includes free-flowing champaign, all-you-can-eat buffet, a doggie "buffet", dessert buffet and other fun perks for your dog.
- 5th Avenue Auto Showcase
October 9 | Gaslamp Quarter | website
This "inclusive" auto show brings in superb cars from European luxury to classic American muscle. A favorite Gaslamp Quarter event.
- Harvest Festival: Original Art & Craft Show
October 21-23 | Del Mar Fairgrounds | website
The long-running California art and craft show brings its October show dates to nearby Del Mar, California. Entertainment includes live music and hundreds of sales tables.
November, 2011
- 10th Annual Gaslamp Quarter Fall Back Festival
November 6 | Gaslamp Quarter
Family fun takes over the Gaslamp Quarter! Have a blast exploring all the carnival-style activities.
- San Diego Beer Week
November 4-13 | Throughout San Diego | website
San Diego's favorite pubs keep the spirit of top-quality craft beer alive with terrific beer and food pairings and nightly events. Downtown Johnny Brown's and O'Brien's Pub host most events.
- America's Cup World Series - San Diego
November 12-20 | San Diego Bay | website
San Diego will host the third leg in the first ever America's
Cup World Series (AC World Series). This high-tech
catamaran race promises to become one of the premier racing events in the world.
SPECIAL RATE: Book our exclusive AC World Series discount rate here.
- San Diego Bay Wine & Food Festival
November 16-20 | Marina Park | website
The largest and most prestigious food festival in San Diego, CA. Sample incredible wines and cuisine, see celebrity chefs and taste the authentic flavors of San Diego.
December, 2011
- 4th Annual Holiday Hit List
December 4 | North Park Masonic Hall | website
Awesome holiday shopping event featuring live music and outrageous vendors. Free and friendly to all ages.
- Poinsettia Bowl Marching Band Competition
December 19 | Gaslamp Quarter | website
Head to the Gaslamp Quarter for a little musical one-upmanship. The marching bands and spirit squads from the two Poinsettia Bowl rivals will march the Quarter end-to-end and then meet for a Battle of the Bands.
- Poinsettia Bowl
December 21 | Qualcomm Stadium | website
Annual NCAA Division I-A conference bowl game started in 2005 and is already one of the top sports events in San Diego.
- Holiday Bowl
December 29 | Qualcomm Stadium | website
Long-running NCAA Division I-A conference bowl game pitting the 3rd place PAC-10 versus the 5th place Big-12. Another one of the marquee San Diego events.
- San Diego Bay Parade of Lights
December 11, 18 | San Diego Bay | website
This holiday celebration is an annual favorite. Beautifully decorated boats sails slow past just off the coast in the San Diego Bay. You can even see the action from your bayside balcony.
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