# Event Details

- **Event Name**: 61st Annual Independence Day Festival
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 04 Jul, 2026 at 04:30 pm
- **Event Description**: The California Center for the Arts, Escondido and The City of Escondido are proud to present the 61st Annual Independence Day Festival, a beloved community tradition filled with music, culture, and patriotic fun. This free family-friendly event returns on Saturday, July 4  from 4:30pm to 9:30pm in Grape Day Park and the CCAE campus.

Festival goers can look forward to an exciting day of entertainment and celebration featuring:

Live music on the main stage

Artisan market and local vendors

Delicious food trucks and craft beer garden

Great Green Canteen VIP Experience Available at the ticketing link

Free arts & crafts, face painting, and airbrush tattoos (4:30–8:30 PM)

Fireworks spectacular at 9:00 PM

Main Stage Schedule:
4:30 PM – Opening remarks from the Main Stage

5:00 PM – 6:00 PM  Live Music – The Prairie Moons

6:15 PM – 7:15 PM Live Music – Band of Gringos

7:15 PM – 7:55 PM Hula Hoop Contest & stage switchover

8:00 PM – 9:00 PM  U.S. Air Force Band of the Golden West

9:00 PM – 9:15 PM  Fireworks Show!

This event is free and open to the public, with activities and entertainment for all ages. Bring your blankets, lawn chairs, and festive spirit!

Special thanks to our sponsors:
City of Escondido, Linden Root Dickinson Foundation, County of San Diego, and the California Center for the Arts Charitable Trust.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/escondido/61st-annual-independence-day-festival/200030214267230
- **Event Categories**: festivals, music, entertainment, fourth-of-july, fireworks, 4th-of-july-fireworks, live-music, food-drinks, art, fine-arts, nonprofit, contests
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 76

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Escondido
- **state**: CA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 340 N Escondido Blvd, Escondido, CA, United States, California 92025
- **lat**: 33.1229
- **long**: -117.08585
- **full address**: 340 N Escondido Blvd, Escondido, CA, United States, California 92025

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: 61st Annual Independence Day Festival
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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is 61st Annual Independence Day Festival being held?
  - **A:** 61st Annual Independence Day Festival takes place on Sat, 04 Jul, 2026 at 04:30 pm to Sat, 04 Jul, 2026 at 04:30 pm at 340 N Escondido Blvd, Escondido, CA, United States, California 92025.
- **Q**: Who is organizing 61st Annual Independence Day Festival?
  - **A:** 61st Annual Independence Day Festival is organized by California Center for the Arts, Escondido.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** 61st Annual Independence Day Festival is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Escondido, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 70+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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