# Festivals in Escondido 2026 | Culture & Street Fairs

- **Subtitle**: Your guide to festivals in Escondido 2026 — cultural celebrations, street fairs and food festivals. Find dates, locations and what to expect.
- **Category**: Festivals
- **Type**: category

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## Festivals Events in Escondido

- **Event Name**: SDTJ Jazz Festival - Marquee Event
  - **Description**: Saturday, October 3, 2026
📍 California Center for the Arts, Escondido

The San Diego Tijuana Jazz Festival is a cross-border celebration of jazz, culture, and community, uniting audiences across three cities through world-class performances. Celebrate the
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  - **Date**: Sat Oct 03 2026 at 02:00 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/escondido/sdtj-jazz-festival-marquee-event/200030280191037
  - **Venue**: California Center for the Arts, Escondido
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  - **Categories**: entertainment, music, festivals, jazz, performances, workshops, art, live-music
- **Event Name**: San Diego Donut Dash 5K & Donut Mile
  - **Description**: We are officially back for the most delicious morning of the year! The San Diego Donut Dash 5k & Donut Mile is returning to the beautiful Kit Carson Park on October 3rd, 2026. Whether you're a seasoned sprinter or a professional donut enthusiast, this
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  - **Date**: Sat Oct 03 2026 at 07:00 am (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/escondido/san-diego-donut-dash-5k-and-donut-mile/200029860344850
  - **Venue**: Kit Carson Park, Escondido, CA, United States, California
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  - **Categories**: festivals, trips-adventures, food-drinks, art, kids, picnic-in-park
- **Event Name**: Sue Foley Live at the Dragonfly Festival, Escondido, CA
  - **Description**: September 10, Sue Foley joins the Dragonfly Music Festival at the fabulous California Center for the Arts Center in Escondido. 

Join the festival Sept. 10-12th for three magical days & nights that will include some of the finest blues, jazz, rock, an
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  - **Date**: Thu Sep 10 2026 at 08:30 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/escondido/sue-foley-live-at-the-dragonfly-festival-escondido-ca/200030343149116
  - **Venue**: Dragonfly Music Festival
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  - **Categories**: festivals, music-festivals, music, entertainment, art
- **Event Name**: Grape Day Festival 2026
  - **Description**: Step into Escondido’s oldest tradition at the Grape Day Festival 2026! Join us on September 5th at Grape Day Park for a day filled with grape stomping, live entertainment, local food, family activities, artisan vendors, and community spirit. Celebrate the
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  - **Date**: Sat Sep 05 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sat Sep 05 2026 at 05:00 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/escondido/grape-day-festival-2026/200030238773440
  - **Venue**: 321 N Broadway, Escondido, CA, United States, California 92025
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- **Event Name**: Hidden City Sounds: Daring Greatly with Special Guests Lonesome Roses
  - **Description**: DARING GREATLY is a harmony-driven rock band originally from Calgary, Alberta, now based in Southern California. Blending classic 70s rock with modern soul, folk, and country influences, the band is known for their powerful three-part vocal harmonies, hea
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  - **Date**: Fri Sep 11 2026 at 07:00 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/escondido/hidden-city-sounds-daring-greatly-with-special-guests-lonesome-roses/200029793956326
  - **Venue**: 340 N Escondido Blvd, Escondido, CA, United States, California 92025
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  - **Categories**: music, entertainment, festivals, art, wine-tasting
- **Event Name**: 2026 San Diego Tijuana International Jazz Festival - Saturday at California Center for the Arts - Concert Hall
  - **Date**: Sat Oct 03 2026 at 03:00 pm – Sat Oct 03 2026 at 05:00 pm (-08:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/escondido/2026-san-diego-tijuana-international-jazz-festival-saturday-at-california-center-for-the-arts-concer/2400030362074426
  - **Venue**: California Center for the Arts - Concert Hall
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  - **Categories**: music, entertainment, concerts, festivals, jazz
- **Event Name**: Gather on Grand - An Escondido Street Festival
  - **Description**: SAVE THE DATE!
Gather on Grand - An Escondido Street Festival
Sunday, October 25, 2026
Art • Music • Makers • Food • Family Fun
More details, entertainment, vendors, and special experiences will be announced soon.
#GatherOnGrand #DowntownEscondido #VisitE
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  - **Date**: Sun Oct 25 2026 at 09:00 am – Sun Oct 25 2026 at 05:00 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/escondido/gather-on-grand-an-escondido-street-festival/200030514123216
  - **Venue**: W Grand Ave, Escondido, CA 92025, United States
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  - **Categories**: festivals, art
- **Event Name**: Sunshine Daydream NASDA Trials
  - **Description**: ☀️🌼 Sunshine Daydream NASDA Trials 🌼☀️

The bus is headed to Escondido, and we hope you’ll be on it.

It’s time to gather for a weekend of rat games, great dogs, good friends, and good vibes. Whether you’re chasing a new title, trying a new class, or simp
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  - **Date**: Sat Aug 22 2026 at 08:00 am – Sun Aug 23 2026 at 05:00 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/escondido/sunshine-daydream-nasda-trials/200030441565354
  - **Venue**: Escondido, California
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  - **Categories**: dog, trips-adventures, sports, workshops, contests
- **Event Name**: Music on the Porch Day 2026
  - **Description**: SoloVoce invites you to our 7th “Music on the Porch Day.” An a cappella, outdoor music festival in Harmony Grove, Escondido. Our Barbershop in the Park event is an informal gathering of barbershop quartets and choruses. We’ll be outdoors in the park, sing
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  - **Date**: Sat Aug 29 2026 at 02:00 pm – Sat Aug 29 2026 at 05:30 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/escondido/music-on-the-porch-day-2026/200029806065914
  - **Venue**: 4th of July Park / Harmony Grove, Escondido
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  - **Categories**: music-festivals, festivals, music, entertainment
- **Event Name**: Music Festival
  - **Description**: Music FestivalAbout this EventStrive to be and other worship music. Plus, food, games and more.https://local.churchofjesuschrist.org/en/units/us/ca/san-diego-california-stake/events/mu
  - **Date**: Sat Aug 15 2026 at 07:30 pm – Sat Aug 15 2026 at 10:00 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/escondido/music-festival/100001997435290724
  - **Venue**: Escondido Stake Center
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  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: fitness, Festivals, Entertainment, Music

## Trending Events in Escondido

- **Event Name**: SDTJ Jazz Festival - Marquee Event
  - **Description**: Saturday, October 3, 2026
📍 California Center for the Arts, Escondido

The San Diego Tijuana Jazz Festival is a cross-border celebration of jazz, culture, and community, uniting audiences across three cities through world-class performances. Celebrate the
  - **Venue**: California Center for the Arts, Escondido
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- **Event Name**: City Ballet of San Diego: The Nutcracker - Escondido
  - **Description**: 📍 Venue: California Center for the Arts - Escondido
🏠 Address: 340 N Escondido Blvd, Escondido, CA 92025
🌆 City: Escondido
📍 Location: 33.1228, -117.085✨ Enter a world of endless possibilities at City Ballet of San Diego: The Nutcracker - Escondi
  - **Venue**: California Center for the Arts - Escondido
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- **Event Name**: Mannheim Steamroller Christmas at California Center for the Arts - Concert Hall
  - **Venue**: California Center for the Arts - Concert Hall
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- **Event Name**: San Diego Donut Dash 5K & Donut Mile
  - **Description**: We are officially back for the most delicious morning of the year! The San Diego Donut Dash 5k & Donut Mile is returning to the beautiful Kit Carson Park on October 3rd, 2026. Whether you're a seasoned sprinter or a professional donut enthusiast, this
  - **Venue**: Kit Carson Park, Escondido, CA, United States, California
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- **Event Name**: Sue Foley Live at the Dragonfly Festival, Escondido, CA
  - **Description**: September 10, Sue Foley joins the Dragonfly Music Festival at the fabulous California Center for the Arts Center in Escondido. 

Join the festival Sept. 10-12th for three magical days & nights that will include some of the finest blues, jazz, rock, an
  - **Venue**: Dragonfly Music Festival
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- **Event Name**: Stand Up Comedy: Pete Lee Live at Grand Comedy Club Escondido!
  - **Description**: Pete Lee - $17

Show Times: 6:30pm, 8:45pm

6:30 and 8:45pm $17 - PETE LEE -  2 item minimum purchase per person. (Food or drink) Doors Open 30 minutes before showtime. Pete Lee was the first standup comedian to get a standing ovation on The Tonight Show
  - **Venue**: 200 East Via Rancho Pkwy #125, Escondido, CA, United States, California 92025
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- **Event Name**: Jazz and Jokes   -combining Amazing Music and Classy Comedy
  - **Description**: An energetic evening of music and comedy at the lovely venue of Forgotten Barrel Winery.About this EventJazz and Jokes returns to Forgotten Barrel Winery in Escondido on A
  - **Venue**: Forgotten Barrel Winery
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- **Event Name**: BACK TO SCHOOL BACKPACK GIVEAWAY
  - **Description**: HEART OF COMPASSION ANUAL BACKPACK GIVEAWAY 2026.
Free back to school backpacks giveaway!
Saturday August 15th. 4:30Pm. Grape Day Park Escondido.
First come, first served. CHILD MUST BE PRESENT!
Heart Church Heart of Compassion
  - **Venue**: Grape Day Park
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- **Event Name**: Dancing Through The Decades at California Center for the Arts - Center Theater
  - **Venue**: California Center for the Arts - Center Theater
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Festivals events in Escondido?
  - **A:** SDTJ Jazz Festival - Marquee Event (Sat Oct 03 2026 at 02:00 pm at California Center for the Arts, Escondido), San Diego Donut Dash 5K & Donut Mile (Sat Oct 03 2026 at 07:00 am at Kit Carson Park, Escondido, CA, United States, California), Sue Foley Live at the Dragonfly Festival, Escondido, CA (Thu Sep 10 2026 at 08:30 pm at Dragonfly Music Festival), Grape Day Festival 2026 (Sat Sep 05 2026 at 12:00 pm at 321 N Broadway, Escondido, CA, United States, California 92025), Hidden City Sounds: Daring Greatly with Special Guests Lonesome Roses (Fri Sep 11 2026 at 07:00 pm at 340 N Escondido Blvd, Escondido, CA, United States, California 92025).
- **Q**: What are the top free Festivals events in Escondido?
  - **A:** Music Festival (Sat Aug 15 2026 at 07:30 pm at Escondido Stake Center).
- **Q**: What Festivals events are happening in Escondido today August 15, 2026?
  - **A:** Music Festival (Sat Aug 15 2026 at 07:30 pm at Escondido Stake Center).
- **Q**: What Festivals events are happening in Escondido this weekend August 14–16, 2026?
  - **A:** Music Festival (Sat Aug 15 2026 at 07:30 pm at Escondido Stake Center).
- **Q**: What Festivals events are happening in Escondido in August 2026?
  - **A:** Sunshine Daydream NASDA Trials (Sat Aug 22 2026 at 08:00 am at Escondido, California), Music on the Porch Day 2026 (Sat Aug 29 2026 at 02:00 pm at 4th of July Park / Harmony Grove, Escondido), Music Festival (Sat Aug 15 2026 at 07:30 pm at Escondido Stake Center).
- **Q**: How can I find Festivals events in Escondido?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Festivals events in Escondido on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for Festivals events in Escondido?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for Festivals events in Escondido?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Festivals events in Escondido include California Center for the Arts, Escondido, Kit Carson Park, Escondido, CA, United States, California, Dragonfly Music Festival.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Festivals events in Escondido?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Festivals events in Escondido include San Diego Tijuana International Jazz Festival, San Diego Donut Dash, Sue Foley.
- **Q**: Are there any online Festivals events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many Festivals events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new Festivals events in Escondido?
  - **A:** Follow the Festivals category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Festivals events are listed in Escondido.

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