Tag: Old Town San Diego

Old Town San Diego Celebrates Antonio Garra Day

| March 2, 2024 | 0 Comments
Old Town San Diego Celebrates Antonio Garra Day

The Pala Band of Mission Indians and the First San Diego Courthouse Museum are proud to announce the 2024 Antonio Garra Day, a commemorative event honoring the life and legacy of a true Native American patriot, Antonio Garra. This special celebration will take place on Saturday, March 16, 2024, from noon to 4 p.m. at the Old Town San Diego […]

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Annual Celebration and Folk Art Event Bazaar del Mundo in Old Town San Diego

| July 5, 2023 | 0 Comments
Annual Celebration and Folk Art Event Bazaar del Mundo in Old Town San Diego

The vibrant spirit of Latin America will come alive at the Bazaar del Mundo in Old Town as artists from south of the border gather to showcase an extraordinary collection of authentic folk art at the Latin American Festival and Mata Ortiz Pottery Market from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Friday, August 4 through 10 […]

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Old Town San Diego Chamber of Commerce Holds Meeting with Governmental Agencies

| April 3, 2023 | 0 Comments
<strong>Old Town San Diego Chamber of Commerce Holds Meeting with Governmental Agencies</strong>

This past month, the Old Town San Diego Safe and Clean Committee, that has representation by members of the Old Town San Diego Chamber of Commerce, held a meeting which was extremely well attended. Representatives from numerous governmental agencies, including the City and County Parks and Recreation Departments, the San Diego Police Department, the Mayor’s […]

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Popular Mezcal Bar and Kitchen Relaunches Weekend Brunch

| July 5, 2022 | 0 Comments
Popular Mezcal Bar and Kitchen Relaunches Weekend Brunch

Just in time for summer, mezcal bar and kitchen Tahona in Old Town, located at 2414 San Diego Avenue, announces the return of its Oaxaca-inspired brunch service, beginning Sunday, June 12 and available thereafter each Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Notably, this marks the first time Tahona’s once-popular brunch will be served since early 2020 – and now, […]

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San Diego Superior Court at the Whaley House

| June 5, 2022 | 0 Comments
San Diego Superior Court at the Whaley House

From 1868 to 1871, the Whaley House in Old Town San Diego served as the courthouse and seat of San Diego. The County of San Diego rented the courthouse for $65 per month until the highly contested move to “new town” in downtown San Diego. On Tuesday, May 17, 2022, Presiding Judge Richard S. Whitney […]

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A New Historic Park Opens in Old Town San Diego

| December 4, 2021 | 0 Comments

This past October, the Grand Opening of Iipay ~ Tipai Kumeyaay Mut Niihepok -Land of the First People took place in Old Town San Diego State Historic Park. Located at the corner of Taylor Street and Juan Street, the 2.5 acre historic site is dedicated to the First People, the Kumeyaay. It celebrates twenty years […]

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Cinco de Mayo Returns to Old Town San Diego With a Vibrant Mercado and Food Experience

| April 5, 2021 | 0 Comments
Cinco de Mayo Returns to Old Town San Diego With a Vibrant Mercado and Food Experience

Grab your family and head to historic Old Town San Diego to spice up your weekend for the Free Fiesta Old Town Mercado – a Cinco de Mayo artisan market and dining extravaganza! After 37 years of fiery fun plus one dynamic virtual party in 2020, Fiesta Old Town will bring back the fuego as […]

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Old Town San Diego 2020 Dia de los Muertos

| October 12, 2020 | 0 Comments
Old Town San Diego 2020 Dia de los Muertos

Due to COVID-19 restrictions on festivals and large gatherings, Dia de los Muertos will look a lot different in Old Town this year. Old Town San Diego will not be hosting a traditional procession or displaying an altar in the El Campo Santo cemetery. Yet, you will be able to find Old Town decorated in […]

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Bazaar del Mundo’s Annual Santa Fe Marketplace

| September 4, 2019 | 0 Comments
Bazaar del Mundo’s Annual Santa Fe Marketplace

Celebrating the colorful cultures of Native Americans and the American Southwest, Bazaar del Mundo’s annual Santa Fe Marketplace returns to Old Town, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday, September 20 through 22. Transformed into a vibrant outdoor marketplace, Bazaar del Mundo (located at 4133 Taylor […]

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A Festive Flair for the Holidays

| December 2, 2018 | 0 Comments
A Festive Flair for the Holidays

For more than 45 years, Diane Powers has been helping San Diegans shop and dine in vibrant holiday fashion with lots of color, personality and flavor. A lively and colorful entry to San Diego’s Old Town community, Powers’ Bazaar del Mundo Shops, located at 4133 Taylor Street in San Diego, have been one of San […]

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