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North Coast Current

News online for Encinitas, Calif.

North Coast Current

News online for Encinitas, Calif.

North Coast Current

ENCINITAS: Taste of MainStreet Aug. 20

July 30, 2013

The Downtown Encinitas MainStreet Association presents its 24th Annual Taste of MainStreet, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Aug. 20. Participants can sample food from from 34 restaurants, and wine and beer served at 16...

Charlie Fitzsimmons and Ashley Benson take a whirl on the Sizzler, spinning around at the corner of E Street and South Coast Highway 101 at the 30th annual Encinitas Street Fair on April 28. The fair was held on Saturday and Sunday with live music, local arts and crafts and fresh food. (Photo by Scott Allison)

Children’s activities get positive feedback at Encinitas fair

Jessica LaFontaine May 3, 2013

Framed exotic insects, screen-print pillows, kettle corn, kids’ rides, and arts and crafts were just a few of the attractions that brought more than 100,000 people to the 30th annual Encinitas Street...

Encinitas to mark Arbor Day with tree-planing

May 2, 2013

ENCINITAS – The city of Encinitas, Downtown Encinitas MainStreet Association and San Diego Gas & Electric mark Arbor Day this year with Let’s Plant Trees, a family event on May 25. Participants...

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...

Locals, fresh faces part of fair music lineup

Stephen Rubin April 11, 2013

Don Swanson, guider of the Retro Rocketts, has song selection tips that play especially well for bands new to street fairs. “You don’t want to play songs in the same key back to back. Let’s say...

Fair can be roadblock for some 101 merchants

Christopher Earley April 11, 2013

Downtown Encinitas will play host to the 30th annual Encinitas Street Fair this month. With 100,000 visitors and shoppers expected to fill Coast Highway 101 between D and J Streets, there is some concern...

Scheduled 2013 fair performances

Stephen Rubin April 11, 2013

    Encinitas April Street Fair 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 27 and 28 South Coast Highway 101 between D and J streets Free admission Contact the Downtown Encinitas MainStreet Association...

State of the City Address returns

North Coast Current March 16, 2013

The Encinitas State of the City Address returns this year after a hiatus, with Mayor Teresa Barth focusing on the theme of “Five Unique Communities.” The public is invited to attend the event, which...

Wellness Week set to start Jan. 19

January 14, 2013

ENCINITAS – The Downtown Encinitas MainStreet Association holds its third annual Wellness Week, starting with festival at the Encinitas Library on Jan. 19, 10 a.m. To 4 p.m. The event is free to the...

DEMA honors community members

DEMA honors community members

October 28, 2012

The Downtown Encinitas MainStreet Association hosted local dignitaries and City Council candidates Oct. 16 during its annual Installation Dinner in the Oak Room of Union Kitchen & Tap, the organization...

Street Fair set to return this weekend

Ernesto Lopez April 24, 2012

The 29th edition of the Encinitas Street Fair is rolling into town April 28 and 29, and it promises, like every year, to showcase local talent, good food and unique items on sale from around the world. “This...

DEMA offers L8 Night Thursdays

North Coast Current December 3, 2010

The Downtown Encinitas MainStreet Association and its members present L8 Nite Thursdays, a series of Thursday evenings where dozens of retail stores will stay open until 8 p.m. during the holiday season. Dec....

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