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Need something to do in March. Here is a list of events being held in San Diego County
.March 2-6, RC44 Championship Tour 2011
The biggest names in the sport of sailing will race against each other in identical 44-foot sailboats, the RC44. The San Diego event takes place over 6 days and racing will take place directly in front of the Broadway Pier.
Time: Refer to website
Location: San Diego Bay – Broadway Pier
For more information call 858-922-3522 or visit www.rc44.com/en/
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March 3-7, Circus Vargas – El Cajon
Presenting the highest quality family entertainment, Circus Vargas unites amazingly skilled serious performers with the innocence and silliness of truly comedic circus clowns – the kind that actually make you laugh! All the excitement of a circus with human and animal stars rendering artistic triumphs and thrilling exploits.
Time: Refer to website for showtimes
Location: El Cajon – Westfield Parkway, Johnson Ave. Exit from I-8 fwy
For more information visit www.circusvargas.com
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 March 4-6, Spring Home/Garden Show
Hundreds of exhibits of home improvement products and remodeling ideas.
Time: Fri. 11:00 am – 6:00 pm / Sat. 10:00 am – 6:00 pm / Sun. 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Location: Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd., Del Mar
For more information visit www.sandiegohomegardenshows.com
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March 4-6, Gem Faire
A world renowned marketplace for the finest in gemstones, beads, jewelry, minerals, fossils, meteorites, lapidary equipment, metaphysical items and much more at the lowest prices in today’s market. Workshops and classes are offered.Time: Fri. 12:00 pm – 7:00 pm / Sat. 10:00 am – 6:00 pm / Sun. 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Location: Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd., Del Mar
For more information visit www.gemfaire.com
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 March 5, 19th Annual San Diego Brazil Carnaval 2011
San Diego Brazil Carnaval features Carnaval Bands, Capoeira, parades, and Mardi Gras Beads. The “Best” Carnaval venue on the West Coast. The Gala signals the start of San Diego’s Carnaval Mardi Gras Celebrations that culminates with the Gaslamp Mardi Gras Parade on Fat Tuesday March 8.
Time: 8:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Location: Downtown San Diego, 4th & B Showcase Theater, 345 B St.
For more information visit www.brazilcarnival.com
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March 5, 63rd Annual Ocean Beach Kite Festival & Parade
Enjoy a festival that offers a crafts fair, carnival rides, music, snacks, and a kite parade to the beach for kite flying. Create your free kite on-site, or bring your own for judging. Free event.
Time: Festival 9:00 am – 4:00 pm / Kite making and parade 9:00 am – 2:30 pm
Location: Ocean Beach Recreation Center, 4726 Santa Monica Blvd., Ocean Beach
For more information call 619-225-8705
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 March 5, SanTree Fest
An Earth Day tree planning event in Santee. Activities include tree planting (50-60 trees), river clean up, crafts for kids, food sampling, live entertainment, and environmental booths.
Time: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Location: Town Center Community Park East, 550 Park Center Dr., Santee
For more information 619-258-4100
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March 5, Little Italy Carnevale
Enjoy a night of music, food, and shopping as you mingle among people dressed in Venetian attire. Oh, and be sure to ask about the “Passaporto di Carnevale”.
Time: 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Location: Little Italy, Date St. between India St. & Columbia St., Downtown San Diego
For more information visit www.littleitalysd.com
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March 5, Fallbrook Woman’s Club Annual Attic-Rummage Sale
The Fallbrook Woman’s Club is holding their annual Attic-Rummage Sale. A bake sale is included and all proceeds go to local charities.
Time: 8:00 am – 2:00 pm
Location: Fallbrook Woman’s Club Clubhouse, 238 West Mission Rd., Fallbrook
For more information visit www.fallbrookchamberofcommerce.org
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March 8, Mardi Gras in the Gaslamp
This Gaslamp Quarter wide outdoor celebration on Fat Tuesday includes two spectacular parades on Fifth Avenue and a fabulous block party featuring many great stages with fun musical acts. Enjoy tasty treats, cold beverages and beads!
Time: Parades at 7:30 pm & 10:00 pm
Location: Gaslamp Quarter, 5th Avenue: K thru E Streets, Downtown San Diego
For more information visit www.gaslamp.org
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March 8, Hillcrest Mardi Gras Street Party 2011
Mardi Gras Street Party for adults 21+ celebrating “Fat Tuesday”. This is a benefit party near the center of Hillcrest in Uptown San Diego, to support youth scholarships and community improvements. Food, beer, entertainment. Mardi Gras masks and costumes encouraged. Ticketed event.
Time: 6:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Location: 4th & University, Hillcrest
For more information visit www.hillcrestmardigras.com
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March 10-20, 18th Annual San Diego Latino Film Festival
Short and feature length films by Latinos and/or about the Latino experience will be shown. Films are from Latin America and the US.
Time: Refer to website for showtimes
Location: UltraStar Mission Valley Cinemas, 7510 Hazard Center Dr.
For more information visit www.sdlatinofilm.com
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March 12, 31st Annual St. Patrick’s Day Festival
Wear something green when you come to enjoy the festivities in a Celtic Village filled with Irish culture, music, dancing, food and beer; plus a children’s play area with rides. This event is in conjunction with the St. Patrick’s Day Parade. A free event.
Time: 9:00 am – 6:30 pm
Location: Balboa Park, West side of park along 6th Ave. between Laurel & Quince
For more information visit www.stpatsparade.org
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March 12, St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Come watch the St. Patrick’s Day Parade with marching bands, floats, police and fire department units, the Emerald Societies, Scout Troops, clowns, equestrian entries, bagpipe contingents, antique cars and much more!
Time: 10:30 am
Location: Balboa Park, Fifth Ave. & Juniper St.
For more information visit www.stpatsparade.org
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March 12 & 13, Tall Ship Cannon Battles
Experience and participate in the thrill of tall ship maneuvers and tactical combat at sea aboard one of two tall ships where you’ll battle the other tall ship with black powder cannons. The best free viewing areas are from the Broadway Pier, Embarcadero Park, Cabrillo National Monument and Coronado Landing.
Time: 12:30 pm – 4:00 pm
Location: Embarcadero, 1492 North Harbor Dr.
For more information visit www.sdmaritime.org
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March 19, Colon Cancer Alliance Undy 5000 5K Run/Walk
This is a timed 5K run/walk where participants are encouraged to wear undies over their running attire. Dress appropriately and be as creative as you want.
Time: 7:00 am – 9:30 am
Location: East Mission Bay – De Anza Cove
For more information visit www.undy5000.org
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March 27, La Mesa Village Antique Street Faire
Once a year, La Mesa Boulevard is closed and Antique dealers from far and wide set out their wares. The event generally features more than 125 booths with genuine antiques and collectibles, plus appraisal and restoration booths. Reminiscent of an old fashioned Midwest flea market, there’s live music and entertainment.
Time: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Location: La Mesa Village, 8200-8300 block La Mesa Blvd.
For more information visit www.Lmvma.com
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