Seasonal Events in Carlsbad

• January
• Starting off the year is the San Diego Marathon, which is held in Carlsbad.
• February
• March
• Running. Carlsbad 5000, a 5 Km. race, is in March.
• Flowers. Around March and April, the ranunculus and other multi-color flowers are in bloom off of I-5 and are a major tourist attraction. The bird of paradise was first developed commercially here and is the city's official flower.
• April
• Flowers (see March)
• May
• Spring Fair. Carlsbad Village Street Faire is held the first Sunday in November and May. It is the largest single day street fair in California. It's held on Grand Ave., one block north of Carlsbad Village Dr. Free admission. Sponsored by the Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce
• June
• July
• Running. The Carlsbad Annual Triathlon and Seaside Celebration is held end of July.
• Jazz. Jazz-in-the-Parks is held friday evenings in July and August (free).
• August
• Tennis. The Annual Acura Classic, a women's tennis tournament, is held in August at La Costa Resort & Spa.
• Art. The Summer Art Festival is held in July and the Fall Art Festival in late October.
• September
• October
• Oktoberfest (Octoberfest) is held in early October (German food, music, & festivities) at Holiday Park.
• November
• Fall Fair. Carlsbad Village Street Faire is held the first Sunday in November and May. It is the largest single day street fair in California. It's held on Grand Ave., one block north of Carlsbad Village Dr. Free admission
• December
• Christmas Tree Lighting.
• Poinsettia Display at Carlsbad Ranch.
• Golf. The World Golf Championships-Andersen Consulting Match Play Championship is held February (2000 and 2002) at La Costa Resort and Spa (1-800-918-GOLF).

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This website is not authorized or sponsored by any government agency. The bear fetish is the 7000-year-old Official State Prehistoric Artifact from Carlsbad. Last updated 10 July 2011.