Manzanita High Mountain Rendezvous Santa Ysabel
May 1, 2008 - May 11, 2008
Step back in time and visit a high mountain encampment. Meet colorful characters in costumes from the period spanning the French and Indian Wars through the North American fur trade era. See demonstrations of primitive skills, tipis, tomahawk and knife throwing, music, clothing, target shooting and archery. Fun for the whole family! Visitors welcome, with or without period costumes. Watch for the Red Buffalo signs at Mesa Grande Road and Highway 79. The Rendezvous is .5 miles up Mesa Grande Road. Weekends are the best time to visit, as weekdays are kids educational days. 760-745-2927
www.homestead.com/manzinita/main.html
Jr. Wildlife Art Reception- Fallbrook
May 2, 2008 - May 5, 2008
Location: Art Campus, 310 E. Alvarado, Fallbrook. This year's theme "Out of Africa". Judging will be conducted by a jury of 3 professional artists on Friday, May 2nd and winners will be announced at 4:30pm. The exhibit will be available for public viewing Saturday, May 3rd and Sunday, May 4th from 12-4pm. 760-728-6383
www.artstudiosoffallbrook.com
Restaurant Week - Escondido
May 4, 2008 - May 16, 2008
Downtown Escondido Restaurant Week is here and it's an opportunity you don't want to miss. For 13 delicious nights, enjoy a 3-course meal for one set price, either $20 or $30, at participating restaurants. Imagine, nearly one dozen top chefs in one cool urban setting. So come Downtown and meet some friends, try someplace new or visit an old favorite. The food is great, the service first class, and there's plenty to do Downtown. Reservations Required.
www.downtownescondido.com/restaurants.html
Carlsbad Village Faire
May 4, 2008
Largest one-day street fair in California, features 800+ exhibitors, international food and live entertainment, 8am-4pm. Grand Avenue, one block north of Carlsbad Village Drive, downtown Carlsbad. 760-945-9258
www.kennedyfaires.com
Cinco de Mayo - Oceanside
May 5, 2008
Oceanside celebrates Latino heritage with live entertainment, food, festivities and more, from 11am to 5pm. The event is free and takes place at the Oceanside Pier Amphitheatre. About 50,000 people are expected to join in the celebration. For more information, call 760-761-1140.
Mother's Day Brunch and Dinner Cruises
May 11, 2008
Hornblower Cruises - Treat mom to a spectacular time on a Hornblower Cruise. Whisk her aboard one of the elegant yachts and all mom will have to do is enjoy the scenery, the wonderful cuisine and your company. For more information, call 619-686-8715 or visit their Web site.
www.hornblower.com
Escondido Street Faire
May 18, 2008
The Escondido Street Faire is the second largest in California and features live entertainment as well as over 700 booths showcasing arts & crafts, a farmers market and international foods. The Street Faire, held in May and October this year, takes place from 9am to 5pm and is located on Grand Avenue between Centre City and Ivy. Sponsored by the Escondido Chamber of Commerce and the Downtown Business Association. For more information, contact the Chamber at 760-745-2125.
www.ci.escondido.ca.us/events/faire/index.html
Memorial Weekend Celebration Cruise
May 24, 2008 - May 26, 2008
Hornblower Cruises - One and two hour patriotic Harbor Cruises and Sea Lion Adventure - all day beginning at 10am. Nightly sunset dinner cruises with Fireworks, 7pm-10pm. Champagne Brunch Cruises from 11am - 1pm. For more information, call 619-686-8715 or visit their Web site.
www.hornblower.com
20th Annual Deep Pit BBQ
May 31, 2008
New museum site at 450 Quail Gardens Drive. Get ready for fun and games, good food, music and dancing while enjoying the warm companionship of friends old and new. There will be a silent auction, country store and bake sale. The food will be served from 12:30 to 3pm. Barbecued beef, hot dogs, cole slaw, special recipe lima beans, tortillas, chips & salsa, pie, coffe, pop & beer. 760-632-9711
www.sdheritage.org
