Adams Avenue Street Fair

The 42nd annual Adams Avenue Street Fair, presented by U.S. Bank, features 75 musical acts on seven stages and is scheduled from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Saturday, September 21, and 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Sunday, September 22, 2024.

Southern California’s largest free two-day festival is in San Diego’s Normal Heights neighborhood. Adams Avenue businesses are proud sponsors of this event that has expanded to 10 blocks. In addition to the fantastic music schedule, it features carnival rides, beer gardens, beer tastings, festival foods, and 300 exhibitors with unique offerings.

• Craft Beer Taste. On Saturday from noon to 4 p.m., beer connoisseurs can enjoy the Craft Beer Taste in its new, spacious location on Mansfield Street in front of Normal Heights United Church. Sample unlimited 2-ounce tastes from 20 breweries. Pre-sale tickets are $25 per person.
• Beer Gardens. Three beer gardens are open throughout the two-day run of the event. Enjoy full-pour servings from some of San Diego’s best craft beers. VIP beer pre-sale tickets are available for $19 (four pints of beer).
• Cannabis Row. This year’s street fair offers a new 21+ attraction called Cannabis Row, located at the newly refurbished Adams Avenue Theater. Learn more about the legal cannabis industry. A $5 pre-sale admission is required. Tickets will not be available at the event.

Adams Avenue Street Fair is underwritten by a grant from the City of San Diego’s Commission for Arts and Culture.