Squeeze the Day at Downtown Chula Vista’s Lemon Festival!
Lemon lovers of San Diego are eagerly anticipating the return of this year’s 27th Annual Lemon Festival in Downtown Chula Vista! Third Avenue will be filled with vibrant hues, enticing aromas, and tangy flavors of all things citrus!
A Citrus Extravaganza
In a nod to the city’s citrus-filled heritage, this cherished event will transform Chula Vista’s iconic Third Avenue into a lemon paradise, promising a day brimming with:
- Lemon-themed bites and sips
- Two stages of live music
- Zesty photo opportunities with the beloved Tarty the Lemon
- A lemon cook-off competition
- Arts and crafts vendors
- The Little Lemons kids’ area in Memorial Park.
Celebrating Tradition at the Lemon Festival
“Without a doubt, the Lemon Festival stands as one of the most cherished traditions among locals here in Downtown Chula Vista,” said Dominic Li Mandri, District Manager of the Downtown Chula Vista Association.
“Year after year, tens of thousands of South Bay residents and San Diegans alike flock to Third Avenue to enjoy this beloved event. It’s truly amazing to witness the growing enthusiasm surrounding the Lemon Festival and we can’t wait to see you all there!”
In the early 1900s, Chula Vista as we know it was a completely different landscape. It was filled with lemon groves as far the eye could see, even holding the title of “Lemon Capital of the World” at one point.
Although the lemon groves are no longer standing, community events like the Lemon Festival bring local businesses and residents of the South Bay neighborhood together to honor the city’s rich agricultural history.
See you there!
The 27th Annual Lemon Festival is set to take place on Saturday, August 17 from 11 AM to 6 PM.
For more information on this year’s festival, visit the website here and follow along on Facebook, Instagram, and X for more updates.
See you there, San Diego!
