Arts & Culture

SDAF: Orchids & Onions: 50th Edition!

Friday, October 2nd, 2026
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5:30 pm

About the Event

Orchids & Onions is a program of SDAF, a nonprofit dedicated to promoting outstanding architecture, planning, and urban design across the San Diego region. Now celebrating its 50th edition, the program brings together a jury of design professionals and artists to review public submissions each year across categories such as architecture, interior design, landscape architecture, and historic preservation — with community nominations and feedback helping shape the conversation about the region’s growth. The 50th edition’s award gala takes place on October 2.

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SDAF: Orchids & Onions: 50th Edition!

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NEXT EVENTS

Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Debuts New Truck Rhinomite at Pechanga Arena San Diego

Patchworks Presents Fall Craft Party - Fall Sun Catchers + Chunky Pumpkins

Parkway Collectibles at Parkway Plaza

Swells Sourdough Bakery Celebrates Grand Opening in Little Italy

Community Security and Emergency Preparedness fair

Sushi Above The Bay, Top of The Hyatt

Putt-ober Fest at Ballast Point Little Italy

ArtFest

90s Brunch at Werewolf

SUGAR SKULL! | A Día de Muertos Musical Adventure

Continental Cup USA vs Mexico

17th Annual San Diego Spirits Festival

Oktoberfest at The Inn

15th Annual San Diego International Dragon Boat Race

Harvest Moon - Full Moon Hike

Toss for the Title! BGCNWSD Cornhole Tournament

Art Attack!

The Sculpt Escape at Park Hyatt Aviara with PVOLVE Carlsbad

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