San Diego's County Fair takes place at the Del Mar Fairgrounds, one of the most beautiful ocean view venues in the nation. The first San Diego County Fair was held in 1880 and has grown to daily attendance numbers reaching 100,000. Highlights include rides for all ages, fabulous food, games, shopping, art exhibits, contests and so much more. Visit San Diego County Fair for more information.
| PGA Farmers Insurance Open January 21-27, 2013 |
| Romantic San Diego February |
| Spring Break March - April |
| Padres Baseball April - October |
| Cinco de Mayo May 5 |
| San Diego Rock 'n' Roll Marathon June 3, 2012 |
| San Diego County Fair June 8 - July 4, 2012 |
| Comic-Con July 12-15, 2012 |
| Over-the-Line Tournament July 14-15 & 21-22, 2012 |
| Del Mar Racetrack July 18 - September 5, 2012 |
| San Diego Pride Festival July 20-22, 2012 |
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| San Diego BayFair on Mission Bay September 14-16, 2012 |
| San Diego Restaurant Week September 16-21, 2012 |
| Miramar Air Show October 12-14, 2012 |
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