The Del Mar Racetrack is in full swing this season, complete with celebrity mares like Zenyatta and her 18-0 win this month. Fans arrive every year to cheer on their favorite horses, and take in the Del Mar race scene along the coast. These magnificent animals appear eternally young, but in reality, the career of a racehorse is a relatively short one. So what happens to these fleet steeds once their racing days are over?
Through September 8th the Del Mar Racetrack has races Wednesday through Sunday, BUT… did you know that plenty of special events are set for this season, including free music concerts, festivals and promotions? Read the rest of this entry »
Ladies and Gentlemen, it’s time to decorate your finest wide-brim hat for the One and Only Truly Fabulous Hats Contest, because Opening Day at the Del Mar Racetrack is this week! It’s not too late to plan your attack to take the crown in the ‘Most Glamorous’, ‘Best Fresh Flowers’, ‘Best Racing Theme’ or ‘Funniest/Most Outrageous’ categories…
This year, the San Diego County Fair is a smorgasbord of music, wild rides, animal and craft exhibits, and FOOD! The theme ‘Tour of Tastes‘ will guarantee a mouth-watering, belly-pleasing, belt-loosening adventure for the whole family, with opportunities to try new tastes, see how your secret recipe really stacks up, and even fine-tune your audition video for the Next Food TV Star…
Does the idea of watching the sun set over the ocean, while listening to live music & enjoying tastes of some of the finest restaurants in Del Mar sound inviting? Then you won’t want to miss the Del Mar Village Association’s annual Summer Solstice event this Thursday, June 17, from 5-8 p.m. at Powerhouse Park. Del Mar’s best & brightest chefs & kitchens will have samples to share with the lucky few who grab tickets early for this popular event… Read the rest of this entry »
San Diego is once again host to the Western Regional Purina Incredible Dog Challenge Competition, and it’s coming THIS weekend to the Del Mar Fairgrounds and Ocean Beach’s Dog Beach! You can catch all the action live, before the winners continue on to the National Finals in October… Read the rest of this entry »
Cougars will be taking over the track tomorrow, and one iconic kitty has been placed at the top of the scratching post. The folks over at the track thought, “What better way to kick off the Cougar II Handicap Race than to crown one of own fine ladies” (wait for it…)
The pressure’s on…. what fabulous frock to wear to opening day? And what cutting edge chapeau? Say, why not go Green this year?
Known for their bright garden furniture, outdoor rugs & beautiful succulent arrangements, Chicweed on Cedros Avenue in always turning over a new leaf. When we stopped in to check out the new designs available in their outdoor rugs by Mariachi and Dash & Albert, Leah stopped us in our tracks with a stunning little cap decorated in tillandsias (fancy speak for air plants…)
We’ve been counting the days til June 12, (that’s tomorrow!) when everyone’s favorite, the San Diego County Fair takes place at the Del Mar Fairgrounds. With concerts, midway rides, home, hobby, craft and livestock exhibits, competitions, and sinfully out there fair food… is 22 days enough to fit it all in? Uh, no!
Past American Idols Kelly Clarkson, David Archuleta, and David Cook entertain along with favorites from across the generations. Loretta Lynn, The B-52’s, Melissa Etheridge, Bret Michaels… What other venue gets this kind of diversity? See local upstarts compete in Musicpalooza, where online voting will select the top three acts. The final round is July 3, when the winners share the stage with Joan Jett & the Blackhearts.
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