🎶 Fiesta Del Sol, Wine Week & 280+ Live Music Events

Fiesta Del Sol returns to Solana Beach, the Rock 'n' Roll Marathon takes over city streets, Poway celebrates its first annual Spring Festival, and San Diego Wine Week wraps up with the Vintners Wine Festival at Bernardo Winery. Add a beautiful forecast, a walk along Batiquitos Lagoon, and more than 280 live music events, and there’s no shortage of reasons to get out and explore San Diego.

Let’s dive in.

 Steve DeLong
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The Events

🎶 Fiesta Del Sol – May 30–31, Fletcher Cove, Solana Beach
One of North County’s biggest festivals returns with live music, arts & crafts, food vendors, local shopping, and family activities overlooking the ocean. This year’s lineup includes The English Beat and Los Lobos.

🌸 Poway Spring Festival – Sun 5/31
On Midland between Poway Road and Hilleary Place behind the Walmart. Craft vendors, food, live entertainment, and more. This first annual event hopes to become a longtime local tradition.

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🏃 Rock ‘n’ Roll San Diego Marathon & Half Marathon – May 30–31
Thousands of runners will take over San Diego streets for one of the city’s largest annual sporting events. Expect live bands, cheering crowds, and a festive atmosphere throughout downtown and surrounding neighborhoods.

🎭 34th Annual Kuumba Fest – Sat 5/30, Southeast San Diego
This cultural celebration honors African American heritage with live music, dance, art, food vendors, community organizations, and family-friendly activities. A vibrant event focused on culture, unity, and community pride.

🍇 San Diego Wine Week – Through May 31, Countywide

Prefer to explore at your own pace? San Diego Wine Week features special tastings, winery events, vineyard experiences, and promotions at wineries throughout the county, from Ramona and Escondido to Julian and Rancho Bernardo. The celebration wraps up this weekend with the Vintners Wine Festival at Bernardo Winery.

🍷 San Diego County Vintners Wine Festival – Sun 5/31, Bernardo Winery

More than 20 local wineries come together at the birthplace of San Diego wine for an afternoon of unlimited tastings, charcuterie, live music, and vineyard vibes. It's the signature finale to San Diego Wine Week and one of the best opportunities all year to sample wines produced exclusively in San Diego County. 3pm–6pm.

🎵 North Park Music Fest – June 6, North Park

More than 40 bands, multiple stages, local food, craft beer, and neighborhood energy come together for one of San Diego’s biggest independent music celebrations. The festival transforms North Park into an all-day showcase of local and touring talent, with performances spread throughout the community.

Mark your calendar now—this popular event returns next weekend and is expected to draw thousands of music fans.

Looking for an easy walk with ocean breezes and wildlife? This flat trail follows one of Southern California's largest coastal wetlands, with beautiful lagoon views and excellent birdwatching.

📍 Location: Carlsbad
🥾 Distance: Up to 3 miles round trip
📈 Difficulty: Easy
🐕 Dogs: Allowed on leash

Why go now? Late spring brings mild weather, blooming native plants, and active wildlife before summer crowds arrive.

Local tip: Bring binoculars—egrets, herons, hawks, and dozens of other bird species are frequently spotted along the trail.

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Fri 5/29
High 70° / Low 54° • 🌤️ 24%

Sat 5/30
High 74° / Low 57° • 🌤️ 5%

Sun 5/31
High 77° / Low 58° • 🌤️ 18%

A classic late-spring San Diego weekend is on tap with partly cloudy skies, light winds, and a steady warming trend from Friday through Sunday. Expect comfortable afternoons and cool evenings, with the warmest temperatures arriving just in time for Sunday adventures. 🌤️

Barefoot Bar & Grill – Kevin Ryan – Mission Bay – 6-9pm
Babcock & Story Hotel Del – Gonzo Solo – Coronado – 6-10pm
Coyote Bar & Grill – The Heat – Carlsbad – 6-10pm
Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa – Jolene Cruz – La Jolla – 6-9pm
Grand Social – Fercho – Del Mar – 6-9pm
Heroes Wood-Fired Pizza – Dave Preston and the Grown Ups – Santa Ysabel – 6-9pm
Junkyard Sports Bar & Grill – Kat Hall – Oceanside – 6-9pm
La Valencia Hotel – Russell Paihinui – La Jolla – 6-9pm
Shake Bar & Lounge – Makena – Core-Columbia – 6-9pm
Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina – Shea Givens – Harbor Island – 6-9pm
The Galley at the Marina – Cafe con Leche – Chula Vista – 6-10pm
The Loma Club – Mark Fisher – Liberty Station – 6-9pm
Golden Island Dim Sum & Asian Cuisine – Katriz Trinidad – Mira Mesa – 6:30-8:30pm
CoLab Public House – Rockwatcher – Vista – 6:30-9:30pm
Le Papagayo Carlsbad – Maxwell the Great – Carlsbad – 6:30-9:30pm

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🎤 Karaoke

710 Beach Club – Karaoke – Pacific Beach – 8pm-12am
Harry's Sports Bar & Grill – Harryoke Fridays – Fallbrook – 8pm-1am
Happy Does Bar – Karaoke – Gaslamp Quarter – 8:30pm-1:30am
Werewolf American Pub – Karaoke – East Village – 9pm-1am
Wong's Dragon Room – Karaoke with DJ Harvest – Rolando – 9pm-1am
Winstons OB – Karaoke w/Corey Glasper – Ocean Beach – 9:30pm-12:30am

🧠 Trivia & Bingo

Forgotten Barrel Winery – Bingo – Escondido – 5-7pm
Oceanside Elks Lodge 1561 – Neon Bingo – Oceanside – 6-10pm
Dirty Birds - Ocean Beach – Sunset Trivia – Ocean Beach – 7-9pm

Lucrezia – Shea Givens – La Jolla – 5:30-8:30pm
North City – Monica Larrea – San Marcos – 5:30-8:30pm
Panama 66 – Deke Dickerson – Balboa Park – 6-8pm
Smoking Cannon Brewery – Travis Billy Ross – Ramona – 6-8pm
La Mesa Wine Works – Art Street Boys – La Mesa – 6-8:30pm
Amalfi Marina Bar – Yarp – San Marcos – 6-9pm
Aquarius Bar & Grille – Brian Jones Rock N Roll Revival – Mission Bay – 6-9pm
Black Rail Kitchen + Bar – Albert Hurtado – Carlsbad – 6-9pm
Carruth Cellars - Oceanside – Campfire Joe – Oceanside – 6-9pm
cbar – The Bad Carls – Carlsbad – 6-9pm
Coomber Craft Wines Oceanside – Rick Berthod – Oceanside – 6-9pm
Coomber Craft Wines Vista – The Croome Bros – Vista – 6-9pm
Hangar 76 – Campfire Joe – Oceanside – 6-9pm
Harbor & Sky – Diana Ferrer – Bayfront – 6-9pm
Harry's Sports Bar & Grill – Little George Band – Fallbrook – 6-9pm

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🎤 Karaoke

Oceanside Elks Lodge 1561 – Karaoke w/ Kelihoi Balignasay – Oceanside – 6-10pm
American Legion Post 282 – Karaoke with Leslie – La Mesa – 6:30-9:30pm
Happy Does Bar – Karaoke – Gaslamp Quarter – 8:30pm-1:30am
Werewolf American Pub – Karaoke – East Village – 9pm-1am

🧠 Trivia

Round Table Pizza - Poway – Trivia – Poway – 6-8pm
Dirty Birds - SDSU Area – Sunset Trivia – College Area – 8-9pm

The Galley at the Marina – Back in Stride – Chula Vista – 3-7pm
Duke's La Jolla – Kai Kalama – La Jolla – 3-6pm
Carruth Cellars - Liberty Station – Evan Diamond – Liberty Station – 4-7pm
Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa – Shea Givens – La Jolla – 4-7pm
Winstons OB – Strega 13 • Holding Grudges • F.O.N.O. – Ocean Beach – 4-7pm
Solterra Winery & Kitchen – Yamaokas & Company – Encinitas – 4:30-7:30pm
Aquarius Bar & Grille – Grateful to the Core – Mission Bay – 5-8pm
Chandler's Oceanfront Dining – Alex Elisabeth – Carlsbad – 5-7pm
Panama 66 – Claudia Gomez & Tap Jam – Balboa Park – 5-7pm
Tio Leo's Mexican Restaurant & Lounge – Peter Sprague Quartet – Morena – 5-7pm
The Camp Store – Your Mom – Carlsbad – 5-7:30pm
Coyote Bar & Grill – Cool Rush Band – Carlsbad – 5-9pm
The Roxy Encinitas – Jesse London – Encinitas – 5-8pm
Deft Brewing | The Gärten | Pizza Cassette – Quick Fix Trio – Morena – 5:30-8:30pm
The Country Club of Rancho Bernardo – The Journeybirds – Rancho Bernardo – 5:30-8:30pm

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🎤 Karaoke

Steel 94 – Karaoke – Spring Valley – 2-5pm
American Legion Post 282 – Karaoke with Terryoke – La Mesa – 5-8pm
Casino Inn Bar and Grill – Karaoke with Jess & Toney – Alpine – 5-10pm
The Salty Frog – Karaoke – Imperial Beach – 7pm-2am
710 Beach Club – Karaoke – Pacific Beach – 8pm-12am
Winstons OB – OBoke Karaoke – Ocean Beach – 8-11pm
Full Circle Saloon – Karaoke – Santee – 8:30pm-11:59pm
1st Street Bar – Karaoke Night – Encinitas – 9pm-11:59pm
North Bar – Karaoke – Escondido – 9pm-1am
Pal Joey's – Karaoke with DJ Harvest – Allied Gardens – 9pm-1am
Werewolf American Pub – Karaoke – East Village – 9pm-1am

🧠 Trivia

Uvas Winery – Music Trivia – Poway – 5-7pm
Eastbound Bar & Grill – Trivia – Lakeside – 6:30-8:30pm
Dirty Birds - Liberty Station – Sunset Trivia – Liberty Station – 8-9pm

*Some events may require tickets, reservations, cover charges, or be full/sold out, and we sometimes estimate the end time if not provided by the venue plus typos or errors can happen but we try our best!! …

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Before UC San Diego opened in the 1960s, much of the area was home to Camp Calvin B. Matthews, a Marine Corps marksmanship training facility where thousands of recruits learned rifle skills. If you know where to look, a small sentry booth still survives on campus as a quiet reminder of the site's military past. Most of the remaining Camp Matthews buildings will be replaced by the new Alumni Tower Project.

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San Diego Meteor is published every Friday morning by Steve DeLong. Steve is an Escondido High Graduate and has lived in San Diego County since 1972.