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By Miriam Raftery
July 22, 2023 (San DIego's East County) -- As late July sizzles into hot August nights, there are some hot happenings coming up across San Diego’s inland region.
The fun includes the Ramona Country Fair, Pine Valley Days parade and festival, a comedy night, farm tours, party with police at Parkway Plaza, the Julian Star Fest, outdoor concerts and car shows, and the Mt. Helix Food and Wine Festival with a Western theme this year plus dancing under the stars.
Scroll down for details on these events and many more, coming up across San Diego’s inland region.
RAMONA COUNTRY FAIR JULY 28-30
Three days of family fun are coming up at the Ramona Country Fair July 28-30.
Presented by the Ramona Chamber of Commerce, the fair features amusement rides, carnival games, live music, a cornhole competition, an off-road show, food & beverage vendors, craft & commercial vendors, western shows and more.
The fair is held at the Ramona Outdoor Community Center. You can find tickets and details at https://ramonachamber.com/ramona-country-fair/
PINE VALLEY DAYS JULY 28-29
Pine Valley celebrates Pine Valley Days July 28th and 29th. It includes a Friday night barbecue, a parade on Saturday and famliy-fun festivities afterwards in the park until after dark.
The fun begins with a deep pit barbecue on Friday night from 5-9 p.m. at Pine Valley Park, with seasoned pork slow-cooked for 24 hours or chicken plates. There will also be a beer garden, and Pine Valley Days T-shirts for sale. From 6 to 9:30 there will be live music by the Big Sky Moon band and dancing at the gazebo in the park.
Then on Saturday morning, July 29 at 9 a.m., the parade starts along Old Highway 80 just before Pine Valley Road, ending on Pine Blvd. The parade is a fun family event filled with beautiful floats, horses, classic cars, stilt walkers, balloon artists and more.
Following the parade will be the annual Pine Valley Days event at the park. There you will enjoy live music by multiple bands, bounce houses, delicious food, and shopping.
For more information check out pinevalleydays.com
COMEDY NIGHT IN LA MESA JULY 28
Need some laughs? Spacebar Café and Wine Bistro in La Mesa hosts a comedy night on the fourth Friday each month from 7:30 to 9 p.m.
On July 28, the talent lineup includes Gene Levin, Carol Johnson, Jennifer Mason, Chris Williams, Sara Lee Styner,Sapna Iyer, and Ben Yin.
Besides lots of laughs, Spacebar Café offers a wide array of foods and beverages, from paninis, flatbread pizzas and acai bowls to smoothies, wines, and coffee drinks.
This event is free with no minimum purchase.
For details, visit https://atspacebar.com/
FARM TOURS AT OASIS CAMEL DAIRY
Oasis Camel Dairy in Ramona is offering farm tours on July 29 from 12 noon to 2 p.m.
The tour includes a camel and bird show, feeding camels and miniature sheep, along with other farm attractions and an option to ride a camel.
For tickets and reservations, you can visit www.CamelDairy.com.
COMIC PAULA POUNDSTONE PERFORMS IN EL CAJON SEPT. 29
Paula Poundstone will be performing at The Magnolia in El Cajon on Friday, September 29 at 6:30 p.m. The iconic comedian has starred in several HBO specials, hosts a weekly comedy podcast, Nobody Listens to Paula Poundstone, and is a panelist on NPR’s comedy news quizshow, Wait Wat…Don’t Tell Me!
Shew as the first female comic to perform standup comedy at the White House Correspondents Dinner. Her HBO special, Cats, Cops and Stuff, marked the first time a female comedian won Best Comedy Special in the Cable Ace Awards. Paula’s awards.
For tickets, visit https://concerts.livenation.com.
PARTY WITH POLICE AT PARKWAY PLAZA AUGUST 1
You’re invited to come party with police as El Cajon celebrates the 40th anniversary of its National Night Out event, fostering positive interactions between law enforcement and the local community. This year’s event, set to be the largest ever hosted, will take place on Tuesday, August 1 from 5 to 9 p.m. in the parking lot at Parkway Plaza Mall in El Cajon.
This year’s event includes a fitness course where participants can challenge officers in an obstacle course. The event will feature a live band, Whiskey Ridge, with country music and line dancing. Athletes from San Diego Wave will be attending with a mini pitch setup. There will also be children’s crafts and a kids’ art competition.
Additionally, the event will host an auto showcase from local car dealers as well as opportunities to meet police, firefighters, paramedics, and representatives from the Sheriff, Humane Society, Highway Patrol and Border Patrol, plus check out their vehicles and equipment. This event aims to foster positive relationships between law enforcement and the community while creating lasting memories for all who attend.
JULIAN STAR FEST AUGUST 11-13
The Julian Star Fest returns August 11th through the 13th .
This year’s festivities include a free public star party on Saturday night, August 12th, camping availability for tent and RV campers, astronomy games and crafts for kids, exhibits by major telescope and accessory vendors, food and beverage vendors.
On Saturday only, there will also be a raffle for donated astronomy equipment plus an optional behind-the-scenes tour of the world-famous Mount Laguna Observatory.
All proceeds from the event are used to help fund the San Diego Astronomy Association’s ongoing community educational efforts.
Learn more at julianstarfest.com).
MT. HELIX FOOD AND WINE FESTIVAL AUGUST 19
You’re invited to don your cowboy boots and wrangle up the gang for the Mt. Helix Food and Wine Festival on the evening of August 19th.
This year’s event features a Wild West theme, food and wine tasting from local restaurants and beverage companies, as well as artists, live and silent auctions, live music, sunset views from atop Mt. Helix. and dancing under the stars.
For tickets, visit mthelixpark.org).
EL CAJON CLASSIC CRUISES AND CONCERTS
Cajon Classic Cruises continue along Main Street in downtown El Cajon. The car shows are held each Wednesday from 5 to 7:30 p.m. all summer long.
The city also hosts outdoor concerts in the park on Prescott Promenade in the same area along Main Street every Friday night from 6 to 8 p.m. now through September. You can bring a picnic dinner, or arrive early to dine at one of the restaurants nearby.
Find a full list of weekly car show themes and the lineup of concert bands at DowntownElCajon.com.
SANTEE SUMMER CONCERTS CONTINUE NOW THROUGH AUGUST 17
Santee officials say it’s music to their ears –the city’s Summer Concerts taking stage on outdoor concerns running each Thursday night through August 17th, for the July 4th week.
LEMON GROVE CONCERTS IN THE PARK THURSDAY THROUGH AUGUST 10
The City of Lemon Grove invites you to Concerts in the Park each Thursday evening from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Berry Street Park on Mount Vernon Street in Lemon Grove. The concerts run from June 29 through August 10. Bring a blanket or lawn chair along with your own picnic or barbecue. Alcohol is prohibited, and pets must be on leashes.
Afterwards, you can join local veterans for a half-pound burger lunch at the Lakeside VFW.
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