Arts & Craft Show in Old Town

Get excited to be immersed into an amazing sensory overload as the streets of Old Town San Diego transform into a beautiful art display at this year’s Art & Craft Show Old Town San Diego. This free weekend event will take place on Saturday, October 4, 2014 from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM and Sunday, October 5, 2014 from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
The Art & Craft Show Old Town San Diego features contemporary artists, fine craft, fashion and home décor artisans. This event brings together the essence of Southern California; beautiful San Diego weather, the Flavors of Old Town international foods, a wine tasting pavilion and continuous live entertainment.
The Old Town Chamber of Commerce invites you to experience a world full of colorful art, crafts and entertainment, delicious international food, tasty tequilas, and a craft beer and wine garden. As you enter San Diego Avenue, your jaws will drop as you take in the vivid colors, unique artwork and soulful inspirations by over 100 contemporary artists from around the world. Surely you will become inspired as you come upon a stunning display of paintings, crafts, quilts, sculptures, ceramics, furniture, jewelry and local art galleries.
This juried show features the creativity of professional craft designers and fine artists displaying and selling a wonderful mix of quality contemporary crafts as well as fine art. Enjoy craft demonstrations and hands on creativity for the kids and musical entertainment. Save room for some delicious food in one of our many great restaurants. From fiber to jewelry to gourmet food and home decor, there’s something for everyone. Nestled in nostalgic Old Town, the ambiance is second to none.
Old Town has even more to delight the senses; after you take in all of the beautiful artwork, you will be able to satisfy your palates with incredible flavors from over a dozen local restaurants and samples of the finest wines. Come soak in the history, culture and magnificence of the artwork and the neighborhood at this exquisite art and craft show. This stunning art and craft show has something for everyone, whether you are looking for inspiration, purchasing a piece to enjoy for years to come, looking for yummy bites, sumptuous wines, tasty tequilas, or craft spirits. For more information about this FREE event, call 619.233.5008.
To give you a flavor of what to expect at the show, last year’s weekend events and times are listed below. An updated schedule for 2014 will be available on the event website soon.
 
Saturday
10:30 AM – 10:45 AM Circus Performance
11:15 AM – 12:15 AM Mike Moran
12:30 PM – 1:45 PM Navy Band
2:00 PM – 3:30 PM Mario Oliveras
3:45 PM – 4:45 PM Jazz Pigs
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM Latin A Go Go

Sunday
10:30 AM – 10:45 AM Circus Performance
11:15 AM – 12:15 AM Mike Moran
12:30 PM – 1:45 PM Latin A Go Go
2:00 PM – 3:30 PM Mario Oliveras
3:45 PM – 4:45 PM Jazz Pigs
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM Zzmzzy

CHILDREN’S AREA
Arts & Crafts all day
Color in Art: Artist Marquis Leo will conduct children’s demonstrations throughout the day
Saturday – 1:00 PM, 2:00 PM, 3:00 PM, 4:00 PM
Sunday – 1:00 PM, 2:00 PM and 3:00 PM
Circus Workshops: Saturday and Sunday