Two long-running Encinitas traditions will converge this weekend as a major downtown street fair and a smaller community festival in Olivenhain take place at the same time, drawing visitors to different parts of the city.
The 41st annual Encinitas Spring Street Fair is scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, April 25-26, along Coast Highway 101 downtown, while the 52nd annual Olivenhain Beer and Brat Festival will be held Sunday at the Olivenhain Meeting Hall grounds. Together, the events highlight the city’s mix of large-scale coastal gatherings and neighborhood-based traditions.
The Spring Street Fair, organized by Encinitas 101 MainStreet, will run from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days, with Coast Highway 101 closed between D and J streets to accommodate more than 450 vendors, food booths and live entertainment stages. Visitors can expect multiple music stages, a beer garden featuring local beverages, and activities for families, including rides for children.
Parking for the fair will be available at locations including Moonlight Beach, City Hall and a lot at Vulcan Avenue and E Street, while a free bike valet service is planned at both ends of the event.
On Sunday, the Olivenhain Beer and Brat Festival will take place from noon to 4 p.m. at 423 Rancho Santa Fe Road, offering a more localized gathering centered on food, drink and live music. The event, now in its 52nd year, is organized by the Olivenhain Town Council and features bratwurst, hot dogs, sides and a beer and wine garden with offerings from local breweries.
More information about the Spring Street Fair, which is generally free to attend, can be found at encinitas101.com/spring-street-fair. Entrance to the Beer Garden requires a ticket purchase and proof of valid ID for age verification, however. Access to the Beer Garden requires a ticket and valid ID for age verification.
For the Olivenhain Beer and Brat Festival, ticket prices have various tiers up to $50 for adults on the day of the event. Tickets can be purchased online at olivenhain.org/pages/2026-52nd-annual-annual-beer-brat-festival.
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