Maybe the leaves don't change color and the sun is still shining bright, but we still enjoy celebrating Fall in SD! Along with pumpkin patches and Oktoberfests, lots of food festivals take place during October and November.  With such a booming food and beer scene, it’s hard not to become a foodie living in San Diego. Below are some food festivals on the menu this Fall!

 

1. SD Mac n Cheese Fest

Image: @panerabread Mac n Cheese Bread Bowl via @sdmacncheesefest

When:  October 27th

11am - 2pm

Where: Waterfront Park

1600 Pacific Highway,

San Diego, CA 92101

Price: GA $40

Website: http://www.sandiegomacncheese.com/

Two words: unlimited samples. Yes that includes mac n cheese AND beer.

 

2.  Guild Fest: The Official Kick-off Festival for San Diego Beer Week

Image: #SDBW via @sdbrewers

When: Nov 3rd

11:30am-5pm

Where: Embarcadero Marina Park South

200 Marina Park Way

San Diego, CA

Price: $50

Website: https://www.sdbeer.com/sdbw/guild-fest

100+ beers to sample at this event creates a simple equation,

Hoppiness = Happiness

 

3.  Day Trip to Julian for Apple Pie Eating & Apple Cider Sipping

Image: Freshly made apple pie via @julianpiecompany

Where: Julian, CA

When: October-December

Website: https://visitjulian.com/

Located an hour east of San Diego, Julian is a cozy, historic town, perfect for a day trip. Home to fresh apples and therefore apple pie and cider, Julian is a delicious place to visit this Fall!

 

4.  Barks & Brews Oktoberfest

Image:  Barks & Brews Facebook Event Page 

When: Saturday, October 20th

12-5pm

Where: Spanish Landing Park East

3900 N Harbor Dr

San Diego, CA 92101

Price: $20-45

Website: https://www.facebook.com/events/312840659479161/

Hosted by your very own! What’s better than beer and dogs? Nothing. So head to Spanish Landing with your furry friend for the best Saturday you’ve had in awhile.

 

5. San Diego Bay Wine and Food Festival

Image: #TacoTuesday vibes via @sdbayfest

When: Saturday & Sunday, November 17-18

12-3pm

Where:

Saturday

Embarcadero Marina Park North

400 Kettner Boulevard

San Diego, CA 92101

Sunday

South Promenade at Liberty Station

2850 Roosevelt Road

San Diego, CA 92106

Price: $120-165 + tax

Website: https://www.sandiegowineclassic.com/

 

Let’s just say it’s the biggest foodie party of the season! Wine and dine with fellow food connoisseurs all weekend long :)