Hillcrest’s CityFest Is San Diego’s Largest Street Fair & Music Festival – And It’s Free

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San Diego’s largest street fair and music festival returns on Sunday, August 13th!

Hillcrest’s CityFest is a huge celebration of community spirit through music, arts, crafts, food and more. The party stretches nearly half a mile, over five city blocks and attracts over 150,000 attendees each year!

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This Sunday rager goes all day, beginning at noon and continuing until 11 p.m.

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There will be a grand stage with live music and headliner bands, and then Hillcrest’s best DJs will be jamming out under the Hillcrest sign once the sun goes down!

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Over 250 vendors and Hillcrest’s quaint shops and restaurants along 5th, Robinson, and University will more than satisfy the foodies and the shoppers.

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As for the spirit lovers, a massive spirits garden with cocktails, beer, and fun games will keep you hydrated, and entertained!

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Here is a more full breakdown of the performances and times:

Grand Stage Band Line Up: Noon-8pm

  • Host: Laura Jane Willcock
  • Noon: Imagery Machine
  • 1pm: The Whiskey Circle
  • 2pm: Chugboat
  • 3pm: The Strawberry Moons
  • 4pm: AJ Froman
  • 5pm: The Montell Jordans
  • 6pm: The Schizophonics
  • 7pm: The Tighten Ups

Pavilion Buskers & Street Performers: Noon-8pm

  • Cheer San Diego
  • Ms. Twisty
  • Spirit of Hillcrest
  • Lexy’s Face Painting
  • Rad Hatter

Techniche Stage: 1pm-6pm

  • DJ Myxzlplix
  • GJ John Vilotti

Grand Stage DJ & Headliner Line Up: 8pm-11pm

  • 8pm: DJ K-Swift
  • 9:30 Headliner Leon Else
  • 9:45pm DJ Taj

As for tickets, those are FREE 😉 !

 

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