What's Happening in Encinitas, CA…

A popular annual event is back on the schedule in Encinitas.

The Encinitas Fall Festival takes over six full blocks of South Coast Highway 101 in Encinitas. Route 101 is only two blocks inland from the Pacific Ocean, giving festival attendees glimpses of the water. The Fall Festival was inaugurated in 1989, and has been held every year since, with increasing number of people enjoying the event. Today, attendance is over 100,000 people.

Hundreds of vendors line the street, and the booths are arranged so that half of them will be able to open two adjoining sides of their booths. Food and drink will be available for people to enjoy while they browse. In the fall, the emphasis is on ethnic imports, antiques, handmade craft items, and arts. Commercial vendors will be considered, but their acceptance depends on what sort of merchandise they sell and the appearance of their booth.

The fair is organized by Kennedy Faires, which also manages the city's spring event, the Encinitas Street Faire, which emphasizes entertainment. In the fall, there are only two stages for live performance, and the emphasis is on arts and crafts.

This year, the Encinitas Fall Festival is set for November 22 from 9.00 am until 4.00 pm. Organizers warn that it is possible the event might be canceled due to Covid-19, and remind people to check closer to the date for its status. Flyer printing can provide informative handouts for attendees of events like this.