SoNo Fest and Chili Cook-Off

Chili fan or not, the corner of Thorn and 32nd in North Park is the place to be Sunday afternoon for the return of SoNo Fest. In addition to plenty to eat and drink, you'll also be serenaded, with two outdoor stages and 12 bands — including Grampadrew (who'll kick things off at 11:30), Chloe Lou and the Liddells, Scary Pierre and Low Volts. Get the full music line-up and schedule here.

Bancroft Main Stage
11:30 – Grampadrew
12:30 – Chloe Lou and the Liddells
1:30 – Scary Pierre
2:30 – The Creepy Creeps
3:30 – The Sleepwalkers
4:20 – Low Volts

Beer Garden Stage
11:30 – Whiskey & Burlap
12:30 – Sunday Shoes with Julia McMahon
1:30 – Shawn Rohlf and the 7th Day Buskers
2:30 – Super Buffet
3:30 – Petty Saints
4:20 – The Nards

Plus, you can get a gorgeous handmade ceramic bowl from San Diego Ceramic Connection with your ticket (you have to purchase in advance to get the bowl), and also visit dozens of vendors selling their handmade goods. Funds raised will support the ceramics, art, dance, gardening and music programs at McKinley elementary.
—Julia Dixon Evans, KPBS

Details: Sunday, Dec. 5 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thorn St. and 32nd St., North Park. Free to attend, or get a bowl or mug plus tasting pass ($25) or bring your own mug for $22.

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