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June 7, 2017 (San Diego’s East County) -- This week’s Destination East County includes lavender day at Summer’s Past Farms, the Julian Dance, the Taste of La Mesa, Fido Fest in Santee, outdoor concerts in La Mesa and Santee and night fishing at Santee Lakes.
Plus, we’ll tell you about coming attractions including a Father’s Day Adventure at Fort Cross in Julian, the Julian Blues Fest, a Passport Through Time road trip on historic Highway 67, a Father’s Day brunch with Cowboy Jack, Santee Salutes, Julian’s Fourth of July Parade, El Cajon’s Independence Day celebration, Descanso Days, and astronomy night on Mount Helix.
So scroll down for all of these events and many more!
LAVENDAR DAY, ANTIQUE AND CRAFT FAIR JUNE 10 IN FLINN SPRINGS
Summers Past Farms in Flinn Springs invites you to Lavender Day, which also includes an antique and craft fair on Saturday, June 10 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
You can celebrate the fragrance and beauty of lavender, shop for lavender plants and lavender-scented gifts, and find over 40 craftsmen and expert artisans offering crafts, collectibles, antiques and a garden sale.
Jim Earp will provide live music which you can listen to on the lawn or at a coffee bar. Guests are encouraged to wear lavender! For details, you can visit www.SummersPastFarms.com.
JULIAN DANCE JUNE 10
Sons of the American Legion will present the 11th annual Julian Dance on June 10th from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. The backcountry dance and barbecue features music by Three Chord Justice and the California Rangers, a large dance floor, plus dinner slow-cooked Santa Maria style over open oak-wood flames. Foods, wines and beers are available for purchase.
This event is described as a “throwback to a simpler time with twinkly lights and bonfires backdropped by dark mountain skies,” a time for mountain residents and visitors to get together for a great time. To listen to the bands, or get tickets, you can visit http://juliandance.org/.
FIDO FEST JUNE 10 IN SANTEE
The City of Santee will be hosting Fido Fest on June 10th from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., along with Camp Bowwow. Fido Fest will be held at Town Center Community Park East (550 Park Center Dr.).
You can adopt a dog from any of the dozens of rescue groups on hand, enter a dog-owner look-alike contest, enjoy live entertainment, get discounts on vaccinations, microchipping and dog licenses, and bid on silent auction prizes to benefit Dogs on Deployment, which helps deployed military members find volunteers to board their pets.
For more information visit the city of Santee’s website.
SUNDAYS AT SIX CONCERTS IN LA MESA START JUNE 11
La Mesa’s summertime Sundays at Six Concerts season begins June 11th and will be held each Sunday evening at 6 p.m. through July 23rd at Harry Griffen Park (9550 Milden St. Admission is free.)
Opening night will feature the San Diego Concert Band on June 11th. Other performers this season will include Ginger Cowgirl, Fanny and the Atta Boys, Dim the Lights, Fringe Benefitz, and Sonic Epidemic. Music styles over the season include show tunes, country, bluegrass, jazz, blues, disco, classic rock, and horn tunes of the ‘70s.
For more information, visit www.lamesaparks.org.
TASTE OF LA MESA JUNE 12
The La Mesa Chamber of Commerce invites you to enjoy tastings from dozens of local restaurants, caterers, pubs and more at the ninth annual “Taste of La Mesa” being held on Monday, June12th from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the La Mesa Community Center.
Savor options such as gourmet sausages, Himalayan cuisine, farm-fresh foods, beer and other beverages.
For all the delicious details including a full list of participating restaurants, caterers, and beverage providers, you can visit www.LaMesaChamber.com.
NIGHT FISHING AT SANTEE LAKES JUNE 15
You’re invited to come drop a line during night fishing at Santee Lakes on Thursday, June 15th from 5 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. Bring a lantern!
For details, visit www.SanteeLakes.com.
SANTEE SUMMER CONCERTS: THE CATILLACS JUNE 15
Santee kicks off its summer concert series with the Catillacs on June 15th from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Town Center Park East (550 Park Center Dr.). This event also features a classic car show, kids’ activities and picnic style seating, as well as food trucks.
(Details: http://www.ci.santee.ca.us/Index.aspx?page=8&recordid=3646)
PREVIEW OF COMING ATTRACTIONS
FATHER’S DAY ADVENTURE JUNE 17 AT FORT CROSS IN JULIAN
Fort Cross in Julian invites you to bring dad for a Father’s Day Adventure on June 17th that includes rugged, manly fun things – like a tomahawk throwing competition, archery contest and paintball slingshot area.
The family can enjoy a petting zoo, sunset hayride, dinner and playing jug band instruments around a campfire. You can spend the day or even camp overnight. A community campfire will be provided for breakfast and dinner. Bring your own picnic foods, or you can purchase foods at restaurants within a block from Fort Cross.
Space is limited for this manly Father’s Day adventure. You can reserve tickets for dear old Dad and the whole family at www.FortCross.com.
JULIAN BLUES JUNE 17
The 19th annual Julian Blues festival is set for June 17th at Menghini Winery. This year’s lineup includes Philip Sayce, Dennis Jones, Earl Thomas, Ben Robinson and The McCoy Brothers, and on the Backporch stage, the Chris Fast Band.
The event is produced by Robb Bower. Tickets are available at www.Robb-Bowerpresents.com.
PASSPORT THROUGH TIME JUNE 17
You’re invited to join in a fun drive to discover the unveiling of Historic Highway 67 in San Diego’s East County on June 17th from 8:30 to 1 p.m. Travel through the wild and scenic countryside, stopping at pit stops in El Cajon, Santee, Lakeside and Ramona to get your passport stamped and win drawing tickets for prizes.
This event is presented by the Historic Highway 80 Corporation along with the Santee, Lakeside, Ramona, and San Diego East County Chambers of Commerce.
You can bring your car, motorcycle or classic vehicle to enjoy the ride and meet new people, plus enjoy a continental breakfast and lunch.
For information and reservations, you can visit www.EastCountyChamber.org.
FATHER’S DAY BRUNCH WITH COWBOY JACK JUNE 18 AT PINE HILLS LODGE
Pine Hills Lodge will host a Father’s Day Brunch on Sunday, June 18th. Cowboy Jack will sing traditional country music from Hank Williams, Johnny Cash, Merle Haggard, Willie Nelson and more, also playing acoustic guitar and harmonica. Cowboy Jack Johnson is the lead singer from the Band in Black and the singing cowboy at Rawhide Ranch.
For reservations and details, visit www.PineHillsLodge.com.
SECRET LIFE OF PETS JUNE 23 AT SANTEE LAKES
Santee Lakes invites you to watch the Secret Life of Pets on an outdoor movie screen on Friday, June 23rd from 6 to 10 p.m.
There’s more before the movie – Wild Wonders will do a presentation, plus meet and greet with six animal ambassadors from all over the world including rainforest kinkajou, hairy armadillos, great horned owls, African hedgehogs, north American alligators, boa constrictors, and porcupines
There will also be crafts for kids and food trucks. Find directions to the lakes at www.SanteeLakes.com and check the Santee Lakes Facebook page for listings of additional movies and more all summer long.
JULIAN 4TH OF JULY PARADE
Julian proudly proclaims its annual 4th of July parade to be the best small-town parade in America.
The parade starts with the firing of a cannon and also includes earlier flyovers by vintage aircraft, a gunfight and bank robbery staged by the Julian Doves and Desperados from 10 a.m. to 12 noon., as well as unfurling of a giant flag.
The parade itself starts at noon and includes equestrians, marching bands, bagpipers, floats and more, plus there’s a barbecue and dance at the American Legion as well as drawings for vintage airplane rides, sky sailing and a hand-made quilt displayed at Julian’s town hall.
Main Street closes at 9 a.m. so arrive early to enjoy this patriotic event in historic Julian. For full details, visit http://julianparade.com/
EL CAJON CELEBRATION AND FIREWORKS JULY 4
The city of El Cajon invites you to celebrate Independence Day with numerous games, live musical entertainment and fireworks at the City of El Cajon’s Fourth of July Celebration! On July 4th, the El Cajon Recreation Department will host the event at Kennedy Park (1675 East Madison Avenue in El Cajon).
From 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. you can enjoy carnival games, an inflatable, a kiddie train and a skate park. Free crafts and family games will be available from 2 to 6 p.m., with music by two live bands from 3 to 9 p.m. A fireworks show with synchronized music at 9 p.m. will provide a finale to the celebration of our nation’s birthday.
SANTEE SALUTES JULY 4
The City of Santee invites you to celebrate Independence Day at Santee Salutes, held on July 4th from 2:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Town Center Community Park East (550 Park Center Drive, Santee).
Visitors can rock out with live music, see a patriotic ceremony, enjoy a kid's fun zone and a spectacular fireworks display at 9 p.m. For details, visit the city of Santee’s webpage and click the events calendar.
DESCANSO DAYS PARADE AND FAIR JULY 8
“Red, white and moo!” will be the theme of this year’s Descanso Days Parade and Fair on July 8th. Parade entries will be judged on best of theme, most creative, and judge’s choice.
The parade starts on Viejas Grade and ends at the elementary school. The festival will be held at the Descanso Town Hall (24536 Viejas Grade Road in Descanso.) Be sure to arrive early since roads close for the parade starting at 9 a.m.
For more information visit www.DescansoTownHall.org.
ASTRONOMY ON MT. HELIX JULY 15
Mt. Helix Park is partnering with the San Diego Astronomy Association to host “Astronomy Night” atop Mt. Helix on Saturday, July 15th from 8:30 to 10:30 p.m. Bring your own telescope or witness the cosmos through one provided by members of the SDAA, who will be on site to help you interpret the night sky.
Feel free to bring a picnic dinner (no glass bottles please) and enjoy a spectacular sunset prior to star gazing.
That’s all for this week!
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We’ll be back next week with more festivals, events and attractions in San Diego’s East County!
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