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Hey San Diego—This weekend brings the roar of hydroplanes at San Diego Bayfair, the sweet crunch of apple picking season in Julian, and German festivities at Mission Hills Oktoberfest. Add in Escondido's historic Grape Day Festival, Restaurant Week's prix-fixe deals countywide, and live music from the coast to the mountains.

Let’s dive in.

 Steve DeLong
Publisher

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The Events

🚤 San Diego Bayfair – Sept 12–14, Mission Bay
Thunderboats return for a weekend of hydroplane racing, classic car shows, craft beer gardens, and family-friendly fun on the water.

🍇 Grape Day Festival – Sept 13, Escondido
Historic downtown tradition first held in 1908 with grape stomping, wine tasting, live entertainment, and kids’ activities celebrating Escondido’s agricultural roots.

🍻 Mission Hills Oktoberfest – Sept 12, Mission Hills
A lively street party with German beer, brats, live music, games, and a family zone.

🌌 Imaginarium – thru Oct 26, Del Mar Fairgrounds
A glowing wonderland of 5 million lights, lantern art, themed photo ops, and interactive installations.

🎉 Fiesta de Coronado – Sept 13, Coronado
10th anniversary fundraiser blending island charm with food, drinks, live music, and community support.

🎨 Liberty Station Summer Arts Fest – Sept 13, Liberty Station
Open studios, hands-on workshops, and performances showcase the region’s artists in a daylong creative celebration.

The Food

🍽 San Diego Restaurant Week
September 14–21, Countywide – 100+ restaurants offer prix-fixe menus ($20–$60) from casual coastal spots to fine dining. A perfect chance to explore San Diego’s food scene.

🍷 Del Mar Wine + Food Festival
September 10-14, Del Mar & North County – Celebrity chefs, global wines, craft cocktails, and live music across tastings, dinners, and beachside parties. Star-studded lineup brings culinary buzz to the coast.

The Upcoming Events

🎶 Adams Avenue Street Fair
September 20-21, Normal Heights – San Diego’s largest free two-day music festival spans eight blocks of Adams Avenue with 300+ vendors, craft beer gardens, festival foods, and multiple stages of live music.

🍷 La Jolla Art & Wine Festival
October 11–12, La Jolla Village – Two-day festival with 160+ juried artists, international wines, craft beer, live music, and a pet adoption area. Free admission, family-friendly, with proceeds supporting local schools.

The Hike of the Week

🥾 Hike of the Week – Stonewall Peak
A Cuyamaca classic: this moderate 4-mile round trip trail climbs gently to 360° summit views over the Laguna Mountains and Lake Cuyamaca. (~2 hrs, 800 ft gain, moderate). After your hike, refuel at Grand Ole BBQ Flinn Springs on the way back for brisket, ribs, and live music.

The Views

La Jolla Sunset…

San Diego Trivia - Did you know?

Which San Diego high school did writer Cameron Crowe attend undercover to research his book Fast Times at Ridgemont High?

A) Point Loma High
B) Clairemont High
C) San Diego High
D) Mission Bay High

See the answer at the bottom of the newsletter!

The Weather

City of San Diego – Lindbergh Field
Friday: 79/65 ⛅
Saturday: 81/64 ⛅
Sunday: 82/66 ☀

North County Coastal – Encinitas
Friday: 76/63 ⛅
Saturday: 77/62 ⛅
Sunday: 78/63 ☀

North County Inland – Escondido
Friday: 88/62 ☀
Saturday: 90/64 ☀
Sunday: 92/65 ☀

Mountains – Julian
Friday: 82/56 ☀
Saturday: 84/57 ☀
Sunday: 85/58 ☀

Desert – Borrego Springs
Friday: 95/68 ☀
Saturday: 96/69 ☀
Sunday: 97/70 ☀

The Music

Friday 9/12

Duke's La Jolla – TJ Moss – La Jolla – 3-6pm
Aquarius Bar & Grille – Jimmy Lewis – Mission Bay – 4-6pm
The Camp Store – The Juke$ – South Carlsbad – 5-7:30pm
The Roxy Encinitas – Luke Lively – Encinitas – 5-7:30pm
Humphreys Backstage Live – The Hips – Shelter Island – 5-8pm
Orfila Vineyards and Winery – Blaise Guld – San Pasqual Valley – 5-8pm
Pour House – Billy Watson & His International Silver String Submarine Band – South Oceanside – 5-8pm
San Diego Mission Bay Resort – David Rosales – Mission Bay – 5-8pm
Seasons Restaurant – Jordan Whitlock – Carlsbad – 5-8pm
Uvas Winery – Ashlyn Zaldivar – Poway – 5-8pm
Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa – Ed Kornhauser – La Jolla – 5:30-8:30pm
Grand Ole BBQ Flinn Springs – Michael Draper – El Cajon – 6-8pm
Panama 66 – Rob Thorsen Trio – Balboa Park – 6-8pm
Amalfi Marina Bar – YARP – San Marcos – 6-9pm
Aquarius Bar & Grille – Custard Pie High School Reunion Party – Mission Bay – 6-9pm
Barefoot Bar & Grill – Mike Myrdal – Mission Bay – 6-9pm
Bellamy's Restaurant – Dave Scott & Bobby Lanuza – Central Escondido – 6-9pm
Carruth Cellars - Oceanside – Bonneville Seven – Oceanside – 6-9pm
Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa – Jesse Johnson – La Jolla – 6-9pm
Havana Grill - Mission Valley – Perla Negra Cuban Trio – Mission Valley – 6-9pm
Heroes Wood-Fired Pizza – Sun Valley String Band – Wynola – 6-9pm
Junkyard Sports Bar & Grill – Shea Givens – San Diego – 6-9pm
La Valencia Hotel – Keni Yarbro – La Jolla – 6-9pm
Mainstream Bar & Grill - Carlsbad – Dave Booda – Carlsbad – 6-9pm
Shake Bar & Lounge – Jarred Matthew – San Diego – 6-9pm
Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina – The Heart – Harbor Island – 6-9pm
Solterra Winery & Kitchen – Will Fedak – Encinitas – 6-9pm
The Shout! House – Dueling Pianos (James, Jon, Dave & Martha) – Gaslamp Quarter – 6-9pm
The Galley at the Marina – Paradygm – Chula Vista – 6-10pm
Golden Island Dim Sum & Asian Cuisine – Irving Flores Latin Jazz Band – Mira Mesa – 6:30-8:30pm
American Legion Post 282 – Upfront Band – La Mesa – 6:30-9:30pm
Négociant Winery – Don L. – Hillcrest – 6:30-9:30pm
Eddie V's V Lounge – Craig Dawson Trio – La Jolla – 6:30-10:30pm
Deft Brewing – The Cedar Shakers – San Diego – 7-9pm
Alejandra's Cantina – Pretending Chrissie – Carlsbad – 7-10pm
Aztec Brewing Company – Bud's Buds (Acoustic) – Vista – 7-10pm
Books & Records Bar – Kaylee Daugherty – Banker's Hill – 7-10pm
Fast Times – Sonic Moonshine – Bay Park – 7-10pm
Kimball Coastal Eatery – George Villasenor’s Band Colour – National City – 7-10pm
L'Auberge Del Mar – Kevin Ryan – Del Mar – 7-10pm
Le Papagayo Carlsbad – Fercho – Carlsbad Village – 7-10pm
Le Papagayo Leucadia – Keefer & Rob – Leucadia – 7-10pm
Loews Coronado Bay Resort – Rachel Jay – Coronado – 7-10pm
Mission Avenue Bar & Grill – Boon & Kiel – Oceanside – 7-10pm
Reds, Whites & Brews – Ash & The Mondays – Ramona – 7-10pm
Tio Leo's Mexican Restaurant & Lounge – The Siers Brothers – Morena – 7-10pm
Winston's – The Cometeers – Ocean Beach – 7-10pm
Mainstream Bar & Grill - Poway – Social Remedy – Poway – 7-11pm
The Holding Company - 1st Floor – Jimmy's Buffet – Ocean Beach – 7:30-11pm
McP's Irish Pub – Pat Ellis & Blue Frog Band – Coronado – 8pm-12am
Prohibition Liquor Bar – CEO's Rhythm Section + Fiore – Gaslamp Quarter – 8pm-1:30am
1st Street Bar – Rockwatcher – Encinitas – 8-10pm
Full Circle Saloon – Branded Band – Santee – 8-11pm
Humphreys Backstage Live – FM ERA – Shelter Island – 8-11pm
Union Kitchen & Tap Encinitas – Sean McCole – Encinitas – 8-11pm
Til-Two Club – Daniel Saint Black • Abigail Osborn – Talmadge – 8-11:30pm
Pal Joey's – The Reflectors – Allied Gardens – 8pm-12am
Lou Lou’s Club @ Lafayette Hotel – Mestizo Beat – University Heights – 8pm (and 10pm)
The Roxy Encinitas – Jonathan Lee Band – Encinitas – 8:30-11:30pm
Pour House – Joe Wood • Dark Alley Dogs • Tigers in Cairo – South Oceanside – 9pm-12am
Renegade Country – Country Nation – El Cajon – 9pm-12:30am
The Kraken – RockGarden – Cardiff – 9pm-1am

Saturday 9/13

Bahia Resort Hotel – Tim Apple – Mission Bay – 10am-1pm
Farmer & The Seahorse – Nicole Wilkins – San Diego – 11am-2pm
La Valencia Hotel – David Shyde – La Jolla – 11am-2pm
San Diego Mission Bay Resort – Helena Holleran – Mission Bay – 11am-2pm
Aquarius Bar & Grille – Manzanita Blues – Mission Bay – 12-3pm
Fairmont Grand Del Mar – Geoff Nigl – Del Mar – 12-3pm
Winston's – Ka-Chi – Ocean Beach – 1-3pm
Grand Ole BBQ Flinn Springs – Amanda Portela – El Cajon – 1-4pm
The Roxy Encinitas – John Bennett – Encinitas – 1-4pm
The Holding Company – Joey Harkum Duo – Ocean Beach – 2-11:30pm
Mia Marie Vineyards – Michael LeClerc – Escondido – 3-5pm
Aquarius Bar & Grille – TacoNacho – Mission Bay – 3-6pm
Harry's Sports Bar & Grill – Ken Moyles & Friends | Jimmy Buffett Day – Fallbrook – 3-6pm
Uvas Winery – Kelli Rogers – Poway – 4-7pm
Winston's – Freedom High • Julie Rubbish • Rocker N Shocker – Ocean Beach – 4-7pm
Del Mar Plaza – Ocean View Deck – Novocaine – Del Mar – 5-7pm
The Camp Store – Ginger Roots – South Carlsbad – 5-7:30pm
The Roxy Encinitas – The Spell w/ Kenny Marquez & Tara B. – Encinitas – 5-7:30pm
Grand Ole BBQ Flinn Springs – The Satisfiers – El Cajon – 5-8pm
Humphreys Backstage Live – Manzanita Blues Band – Shelter Island – 5-8pm
Kimball Coastal Eatery – Santana Soul – National City – 5-8pm
Koi Zen Cellars – Riptide – Carmel Mountain Ranch – 5-8pm
Amalfi Marina Bar – The Classic Rock Band – San Marcos – 6-9pm
Aquarius Bar & Grille – Fish & the Seaweeds – Mission Bay – 6-9pm
Barefoot Bar & Grill – Keni Yarbro – Mission Bay – 6-9pm
Bellamy's Restaurant – Adrian Saint: Mindreader & Mentalist – Escondido – 6-9pm
Carruth Cellars - Oceanside – The Station Changers – Oceanside – 6-9pm
Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa – Rachel Jay – La Jolla – 6-9pm
Havana Grill - Mission Valley – Perla Negra Cuban Trio – Mission Valley – 6-9pm
Heroes Wood-Fired Pizza – Hickory Wind – Wynola – 6-9pm
La Valencia Hotel – Gabe's Music – La Jolla – 6-9pm
Mainstream Bar & Grill - Carlsbad – Jim Allen Duo – Carlsbad – 6-9pm
San Diego Mission Bay Resort – Christian Taylor – Mission Bay – 6-9pm
Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina – Shea Givens – Harbor Island – 6-9pm
Smoking Cannon Brewery – Ashley E. Norton – Ramona – 6-9pm
Solterra Winery & Kitchen – Landon Chung – Encinitas – 6-9pm
The Shout! House – Shout! Entertainers (Jon, Dave, Eric, Courtney & James) – Gaslamp Quarter – 6-9pm
The Galley at the Marina – Evidence Band – Chula Vista – 6-10pm
Négociant Winery – Janice, Tony & Nathan – Hillcrest – 6:30-9:30pm
Eddie V's V Lounge – Archie Thompson Trio – La Jolla – 6:30-10:30pm
Deft Brewing – The Black Shades – San Diego – 7-9pm
Alejandra's Cantina – The Exit – Carlsbad – 7-10pm
Aztec Brewing Company – Sunrise Company – Vista – 7-10pm
Books & Records Bar – Gypsy Sally – Banker's Hill – 7-10pm
Fast Times – 7 Seconds to Vegas – Bay Park – 7-10pm
L'Auberge Del Mar – Jason Graham – Del Mar – 7-10pm
Le Papagayo Carlsbad – ZB Savoy Band – Carlsbad Village – 7-10pm
Le Papagayo Leucadia – Michael Richardson Duo – Leucadia – 7-10pm
Loews Coronado Bay Resort – Marelle – Coronado – 7-10pm
Mission Avenue Bar & Grill – Nathan James – Oceanside – 7-10pm
Tio Leo's Mexican Restaurant & Lounge – Detroit Underground – Morena – 7-10pm
Mainstream Bar & Grill - Poway – Grand Nova – Poway – 7-11pm
McP's Irish Pub – Mystique – Coronado – 8pm-12am
Til-Two Club – Non-existent Night • Pale Endless • Hi-Five Ghost – Talmadge – 8pm-12am
Prohibition Liquor Bar – Fiore + Trevor Davis – Gaslamp Quarter – 8pm-1:30am
1st Street Bar – Ben Powell – Blues – One Man Extravaganza – Encinitas – 8-10pm
Humphreys Backstage Live – Groove Therapy – Shelter Island – 8-11pm
Kimball Coastal Eatery – R-Tyme – National City – 8-11pm
North Bar – Xsyndicate – Escondido – 8-11pm
Union Kitchen & Tap Encinitas – Jonny Tarr – Encinitas – 8-11pm
Full Circle Saloon – I-90 – Santee – 8:30pm-12:30am
Mr. Peabody's Bar & Grill – Tube Amp'd – Encinitas – 8:30-11:30pm
The Roxy Encinitas – Warsaw Poland Brothers – Encinitas – 8:30-11:30pm
Winston's – Wapacheros & Shilakiles – Ocean Beach – 8:30pm-12am
Renegade Country – The Trey Hill Band – El Cajon – 9pm-12:30am
710 Beach Club – Sweet Myths • Tsunami Sound Wave – Pacific Beach – 9pm-1am
Pal Joey's – Tequila Mockingbirdz – Allied Gardens – 9pm-1am
The Kraken – The Celebrities – Cardiff – 9pm-1am
Pour House – Hög • Süppër • Jennings Farm – South Oceanside – 9pm-12am

Sunday 9/14

Bahia Resort Hotel – Dylan's Steel Band – Mission Bay – 10am-1pm
Farmer & The Seahorse – DevvLov – San Diego – 10am-1pm
Seasons Restaurant – Keni Yarbro – Carlsbad – 10:30am-1:30pm
L'Auberge Del Mar – TJ Moss – Del Mar – 11am-2pm
La Valencia Hotel – Javid & Naoko – La Jolla – 11am-2pm
San Diego Mission Bay Resort – Jarred Matthew – Mission Bay – 11am-2pm
Fairmont Grand Del Mar – Geoff Nigl – Del Mar – 12-3pm
Aquarius Bar & Grille – Fish & the Seaweeds High Noon Dead Set – Mission Bay – 12-5pm
Duke's La Jolla – Hank Easton – La Jolla – 1-4pm
Coronado Ferry Landing – Backstage Pass – Coronado – 2-5pm
Grand Ole BBQ Flinn Springs – The Lonesome Lowdown – El Cajon – 2-5pm
McP's Irish Pub Paddy-O – Thunderbird Mountain Band – Coronado – 2-6pm
Mia Marie Vineyards – Brad Smith – Escondido – 3-5pm
The Roadies Brewery – Ashley E Norton w/ Dave Penic & Julie Roglestadt – Vista – 3-5pm
Carruth Cellars - Oceanside – Corey Angeli – Oceanside – 3-6pm
The Kraken – Celina & the Embers – Cardiff – 3-6pm
Uvas Winery – Amber Lee – Poway – 3-6pm
Beer Town – J Ezra – Oceanside – 4-7pm
Carruth Cellars - Liberty Station – Blu Gruv – Liberty Station – 4-7pm
Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa – David Shyde – La Jolla – 4-7pm
Mainstream Bar & Grill - Poway – Jim Allen Duo – Poway – 4-7pm
Solterra Winery & Kitchen – Korrie & Jason – Encinitas – 4-7pm
Winston's – Leldon • Travis Oliver • Israel Maldonado – Ocean Beach – 4-7pm
Orfila Vineyards and Winery – Andrew Peña – San Pasqual Valley – 4-8pm
Panama 66 – Nightshade & Los Salvajes – Balboa Park – 5-7pm
Tio Leo's Mexican Restaurant & Lounge – Charlie Arbalaez Quartet – Sunday Night Jazz – Morena – 5-7pm
Aquarius Bar & Grille – Grateful to the Core – Mission Bay – 5-7:30pm
The Camp Store – Scott Altman – South Carlsbad – 5-7:30pm
The Roxy Encinitas – Jack Attack Band – Encinitas – 5-7:30pm
Kimball Coastal Eatery – BB and Company – National City – 5-8pm
Deft Brewing – Robin Henkel Blues – San Diego – 6-7:30pm
Eddie V's V Lounge – Craig Dawson Trio – La Jolla – 6-9pm
Heroes Wood-Fired Pizza – Friends & Enablers – Wynola – 6-9pm
Le Papagayo Carlsbad – Aadland – Carlsbad Village – 6-9pm
Le Papagayo Leucadia – Sierra Marin – Leucadia – 6-9pm
Pour House – The Tighten Ups – South Oceanside – 6-9pm
San Diego Mission Bay Resort – Jeff Brinkman – Mission Bay – 6-9pm
Mr. Peabody's Bar & Grill – Jazz Jam – Encinitas – 6-10pm
The Shout! House – Dueling Pianos (Jeff, Eric & Martha) – Gaslamp Quarter – 7-10pm
The Holding Company - 1st Floor – Slim Thug – Ocean Beach – 7-11:30pm
Lou Lou’s Club @ Lafayette Hotel – Deke Dickerson & the Whippersnappers – University Heights – 7pm Show
Til-Two Club – Los Domingueros • Marujah • Jahtiva • Swingin' Johnny – Talmadge – 7:30pm-12:30am
Prohibition Liquor Bar – Sunday Nights w/ Chickenbone Slim – Gaslamp Quarter – 8pm-1:30am
Humphreys Backstage Live – Ashley Norton w/ Dolly's Revenge – Shelter Island – 8-11pm

Trivia and Karaoke

Friday 9/12

710 Beach Club – Karaoke – Pacific Beach – 8pm-12am
Harry's Sports Bar & Grill – Harryaoke Fridays – Fallbrook – 8pm-1am
Happy Does Bar – Karaoke – Gaslamp Quarter – 8:30pm-1:30am
Werewolf American Pub – Karaoke – Gaslamp Quarter – 9pm-1am
Mia Marie Vineyards – Sunset Trivia – Escondido – 4:30-6:30pm
Night Parade Brewing Company – Sunset Trivia – Scripps Ranch – 6-8pm
Mother Earth Brewing – Sunset Trivia – Vista – 6-8pm
White Labs Brewing Co - San Diego – Trivia – Miramar – 6:30-8:30pm
Dirty Birds - Ocean Beach – Sunset Trivia – Ocean Beach – 7-9pm

Saturday 9/13

American Legion Post 282 – Karaoke w/ Leslie – La Mesa – 6-9pm
Happy Does Bar – Karaoke – Gaslamp Quarter – 8:30pm-1:30am
Werewolf American Pub – Karaoke – Gaslamp Quarter – 9pm-1am
Round Table Pizza - Poway – Trivia – Poway – 6-8pm
Dirty Birds - College Area – Sunset Trivia – College Area – 8-9pm

Sunday 9/14

American Legion Post 282 – Karaoke w/ TerryOke – La Mesa – 1-5pm
Winston's – Oboke Karaoke – Point Loma – 8-11pm
710 Beach Club – Karaoke – Pacific Beach – 8pm-12am
Werewolf American Pub – Karaoke – Gaslamp Quarter – 9pm-1am
1st Street Bar – Karaoke – Encinitas – 9pm-1am
Pal Joey's – Karaoke w/ DJ Harvest – Allied Gardens – 9pm-1am
Dirty Birds - Liberty Station – Sunset Trivia – Point Loma – 6-9pm
North Bar – Karaoke – Escondido – 9pm-1am
Eastbound Bar & Grill – Trivia – Lakeside – 6:30-8:30pm

*Some events may require tickets, reservations, cover charges, or be full/sold out, and typos or errors could happen but we try our best!! …

Trivia Answer:
The correct answer is B) Clairemont High ✅

In 1979, Cameron Crowe, who was 22, went undercover as a student at Clairemont High to research teen culture. His book Fast Times at Ridgemont High: A True Story became the basis for the 1982 film.

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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.