We’ll wake you up when September ends—but you’ll miss out on a lot. This month, there are plenty of fun things to do as you enjoy the last remnants of summer. From indulging your food cravings at the Del Mar Wine + Food Festival and San Diego Restaurant Week to checking out an inaugural country music festival, September in San Diego has something for everyone. Theater fans can catch the first shows from Cygnet at the brand-new Joan Theater in Liberty Station, and sports enthusiasts can see a game from the second-best team to play at Petco Park, the Savannah Bananas. Welcome to September—goodbye summer, hello locals’ summer.
Photo Credit: Jorge Aguilar Del Mar Wine + Food Festival
Food & Drink Events in San Diego This Month
Del Mar Wine + Food Festival
September 10–14
Local icons and gastronomic giants will team up once more for the third annual Del Mar Wine + Food Festival. Explore parties, dinners, pickleball, and the epic finale: a two-day Grand Tasting at Surf Sports Park.
Canvass the county for your new favorite dishes during San Diego Restaurant Week. Tailor your fall dining experience by menu, budget, or neighborhood, with more than 100 participating businesses.
Sample university students’ favorite grub with Taste of College Area, a culinary adventure packed with international eats, VIP locations, and an afterparty.
MJ Lenderman & The Wind at Humphreys Concerts by the Bay
September 9
Alt-country artist MJ Lenderman specializes in irreverent songwriting and Gibson guitar shredding. Hear him play alongside his live ensemble The Wind at Humphreys Concerts by the Bay.
The Cygnet Theatre begins its stay at The Joan in Liberty Station with Follies, Stephen Sondheim’s wistful portrait of a run-down theater and a fading era of showgirls.
Huzzah! at The Old Globe
September 13–October 19
Two sisters valiantly attempt to save their father’s renaissance fair in the humorous Huzzah!Thou will not want to miss this brand-new musical at The Old Globe.
The Sound of Music Sing-A-Long at the Civic Theatre
With dancing umpires, silly shenanigans, and a whole new rulebook, the Savannah Bananas offer an entertaining alternative to America’s pastime. Learn the basics of Banana Ball when they come to Petco Park.
Ryan Hardison is a freelance arts and entertainment writer and recent graduate of San Diego State. When he's not staring at his laptop, he's likely eating an adobada burrito or getting sunburnt at the beach.
