The Carlsbad Village Street Faire is set to return to downtown Carlsbad on Sunday, May 3, bringing one of the nation’s largest one-day street fairs back to the area with more than 800 vendors and an expected turnout in the tens of thousands, according to a news release from the Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce.
The event will run from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and will span the downtown area, where streets are typically closed to accommodate booths, food vendors and entertainment. Organizers said the biannual fair features a mix of arts and crafts, antiques, international food options and live performances, along with activities geared toward families.
Several additions are planned for this year’s event. A limited run of tie-dye Street Faire T-shirts will be available at the Chamber booth, and a sponsor-hosted lounge area will offer a space for attendees to sit and gather. A beer garden operated by Burgeon Beer Company is also expected to return.
“The Street Faire is more than just an event. It’s a celebration of our community, small businesses, and the unique energy of Carlsbad,” Bret Schanzenbach, president & CEO of the Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce, said in the news release. “Each year, we look forward to creating an experience where locals and visitors alike can come together and enjoy everything our city has to offer.”
With large crowds anticipated, organizers said complimentary shuttle service will be available from offsite parking areas. A bike valet service will not be offered this year.
Shuttle service originates at The Shoppes at Carlsbad, 2525 El Camino Real, and the Poinsettia Coaster Station, 6511 Avenida Encinas. Although bike valet services are not being offered, organizers encourage visits to ride their bikes in and park at the downtown Carlsbad bike racks.
The Carlsbad Village Street Faire is held twice a year and is organized by the Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce. More information, including a vendor map, is available at carlsbadvillagefaire.com.
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