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You don't want to miss the Grand Daddy of all street fairs and the largest 3-day Oktoberfest West of the Mississippi. Be prepared to walk 6 city blocks filled with over 300 craft and commercial booths, 5 food courts, 3 beer gardens and a children's carnival. Fri. & Sat. 11am - 11:30pm; Sun. 12 noon - 6pm Details: 
It's patriotism and Pinot at this annual festival at Temecula's Callaway Winery. Roll up your pants and prepare to stomp as you enjoy a gourmet dinner, live musical entertainment, wine competitions, a silent auction and more. Partial proceeds benefit the Coalition to Salute America's Heroes, which raises funds to help severely wounded soldiers and their families. Details: 
San Diego's North Park neighborhood has become the go-to 
Sip, nibble and stroll through the scenic seaside town at this annual event presented by the Del Mar Village Association. Afternoon festivities include a free art stroll, live music and ticketed food-and-drink sampling from local restaurants, wineries and breweries. Details: 
From pirates to fire engines to food vendors, this free family-friendly festival has it all. The two-day event at the Oceanside harbor and beach features nearly 300 arts, crafts and shopping vendors, food, music, live entertainment and more.| An Abundance of Crafts, Wine, Seaport fun... October 3 & 17: Knitters Delight - Crafts and Drafts Hipsters are confirming what grandmas the world over have known for ages: Knitting is cool. Just ask the folks at the Whistle Stop in South Park, which hosts this afternoon knitting group the first and third Sundays of every month. Pull up a barstool, order a drink, and prepare to knit one, purl two. Be prepared, though: It's BYOS (supplies, that is). Details: www.whistlestopbar.com October 4, 11, 18 & 25: Wine and Cheese Tastings at Bice  The two go together like hand and glove, and they're yours for the tasting Monday nights in October, as Bice offers special tasting experiences at its cheese bar. Themes include "An Evening of Drunken Cheeses," featuring cheeses soaked in beer, wine and prosecco, on October 11, and "Dueling Cheeses," hard versus soft, on October 18. Reservations required. Details: www.bicesandiego.comOctober 8-9: 30 for 30 Carousel Challenge  Seaport Village celebrates three decades as one of San Diego's top tourist destinations with this festive all-nighter, featuring live music, buskers, food-and-beverage specials and the pièce de résistance: the first-ever 30-hour challenge on the historic carousel, testing 30 riders' staying power, as well as their trivia knowledge. Details: www.seaportvillage.com October 9-10: The Gourmet Experience  It's a feast for the foodie's senses at this two-day eating extravaganza at the Del Mar Fairgrounds, featuring gourmet food tastings, daily cooking demonstrations from top San Diego chefs such as Brian Malarkey and Bernard Guillas, kitchen product & gadget testing, gourmet travel & trend information and more. Details: www.thegourmetexpo.com Old Town, La Jolla, Italian Festa and an Auto Show rolls in... October 9 & 10: Old Town San Diego Art Festival  The historic streets of Old Town come to life with colorful art, live music, international food and wine, culture and more during this two-day festival, featuring the work of more than 100 contemporary artists from around the world.Details: www.oldtownartfestival.com October 9 & 10: La Jolla Art and Wine Festival  Based on the success of last year's inaugural event, this two-day festival is back, bringing 150 jury-selected artists to the streets of downtown La Jolla. Highlights include a full schedule of live musical entertainment, a wine and beer garden and a host of restaurant and farmers' market food vendors.Details: www.lajollaartandwinefestival.com October 10: Little Italy Festa  Music, art, culture, Italian food-and some stickball, bocce ball and chalk art thrown in for good measure-abound at this festive event on the streets of Little Italy.Details: www.littleitalysd.com October 10: Fifth Avenue Auto Showcase  Auto enthusiasts are in for a thrill as this annual showcase rolls into town, featuring a range of rides on two and four wheels, from vintage motorcycles and classic convertibles to cutting-edge hybrids and European exotics. Details: gaslamp.org/fifth-avenue-auto-showcase |
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