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News online for Encinitas, Calif.

North Coast Current

News online for Encinitas, Calif.

North Coast Current

Comic-Con canceled for first time in 50 years

North Coast Current April 17, 2020
San Diego Comic-Con has been canceled for 2020, the first time in its 50-year history that the event has been put on hold, organizers announced Friday, April 17.

San Diego County Fair delayed to 2021

North Coast Current April 14, 2020
The San Diego County Fair will skip 2020, organizers announced Tuesday, April 14. The fair had been scheduled to run June 5 to July 5.
Cori, a professional balloon artist, creates a sword at the Encinitas Street Fair on Sunday, April 28. Cori has been a balloon artist for 12 years. (Photo by Cam Buker)

Street Fair snapshots: Images of Encinitas’ annual spring event

North Coast Current May 1, 2019
The Encinitas Spring Street Fair returned to Coast Highway 101 for the 36th year on April 27 and 28, running the length of the thoroughfare from D to J Streets. There was international food, live music, rides for children and a beer garden.
A young visitor to the Encinitas Spring Street Fair enjoys a piña colada on April 29, 2018. (NCC file photo by Jen Acosta)

Encinitas Spring Street Fair set for music, food, crafts, family fun

Antonio Pequeño IV April 25, 2019
Join the community of Encinitas as it celebrates the season during the annual Encinitas Spring Street Fair April 27 and 28 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in downtown Encinitas on Coast Highway 101.
A young visitor to the Encinitas Spring Street Faire enjoys a piña colada April 29. (Photo by Jen Acosta)

Street Faire snapshots: Images from Encinitas’ annual spring event

North Coast Current May 4, 2018
The Encinitas Spring Street Faire returned to Coast Highway 101 April 28 and 29. The fair ran the length of the thoroughfare from D to J Streets.
Spencer Howe and Natalie Boudin make a “hang loose” sign with their hands as they spin on the ride Round Up at The Encinitas Street Fair on April 30. The ride is roughly three minutes in duration and moves rapidly at high speed. (Photo by Cam Buker)

Encinitas Spring Street Faire celebrates 35 years

Meghan Lanigan April 26, 2018
Join the community of Encinitas as it celebrates the season during the annual Encinitas Spring Street Faire April 28 and 29 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Downtown Encinitas on Coast Highway 101.
Genevieve Ruddock applies face paint called Gopi Dots during The Encinitas Street Fair on April 30.   She recently returned from an eight-month India trip teaching children art. Since she started traveling extensively to India, she has completed various art projects with the children from tie-dye to mural painting. (Photo by Cam Buker)

Street fair snapshots: Images from Encinitas’ annual spring event

Cam Buker May 9, 2017
The Encinitas Street Fair returned to Coast Highway 101 April 29 and 30. There was international food, live music, rides for children and a beer garden.
Visitors enjoy a ride at the Encinitas Spring Street Festival on April 28, 2013. (NCC file photo by Scott Allison)

Encinitas Spring Street Fair marks 34th year with music, local vendors

Lauren J. Mapp April 28, 2017
Join the community of Encinitas as it celebrates the season during the annual Encinitas Spring Street Fair April 29 and 30 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Downtown Encinitas on Coast Highway 101.

Encinitas Street Fair to offer extended Beer Garden hours April 29

North Coast Current April 14, 2017
Encinitas’ upcoming Spring Street Fair will have extended Saturday Beer Garden hours, with Stone Brewing Co. providing the brews, Encinitas 101 MainStreet Association announced April 12.
Becky Cox and her grandson, John Peterson, admire the intricate details of “Star Trek” models June 19 used in “The Next Generation” TV series. The ships are part of Star Trek: The Exhibition at the San Diego County Fair. (Photo by Scott Allison)

Set phasers to stunned: Fair hosts ‘Star Trek’ museum

Ken Pagano June 29, 2013

Don’t beam the sets and props up yet, Scotty. Star Trek: The Exhibition will be docked with the San Diego County Fair through July 4. Trekkers and Trek fans alike have the chance to boldly stroll...

A San Diego County Fair 2012 exit poll indicated nearly half of the 1.5 million fairgoers who attended last year also visited the competition showcases, according to Student Showcase Coordinator Neil Bruington. (North Coast Current photo illustration)

County Fair competitions draw thousands of participants

Paige Nelson June 3, 2013

Inside the Grandstand at the Del Mar Fairgrounds, volunteers sort through an array of colorful jams brought in by entrant Star Slipock. Slipock has been making her homemade jams for 41 years and entering...

Organizers prepare for 30th street fair

Organizers prepare for 30th street fair

Christopher Earley April 11, 2013

Downtown Encinitas is gearing up once again to play host to one of San Diego County’s most celebrated street fairs. Since its inaugural event in 1983, the Encinitas Street Fair has grown to host some...

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