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The Valley Center Stampede Rodeo & Memorial Festival is held annually in the rural town of Valley Center, CA over the Memorial Day weekend. Our quaint community is nestled in the mountains of North San Diego County and still exemplifies many aspects of America's traditional western and agricultural lifestyles.Since 2002, the Valley Center Stampede Rodeo has provided a family-friendly rodeo as part of the annual week-long western heritage celebration that began in 1950. In 2015, we created the Memorial Festival to pay tribute to our nation’s veterans. The Valley Center Stampede Rodeo & Memorial Festival provides the ultimate venue for our town and surrounding communities to come together and participate in America’s greatest showcase of patriotism and western heritage…rodeo!In 2017, the Professional Rodeo Cowboy Association (PRCA) sanctioned the Valley Center Stampede Rodeo, making it the first-ever professional rodeo in Valley Center.The Valley Center Stampede Rodeo committee takes great pride in showcasing local youth through our "Mutton Bustin’" event, Junior Barrel Racing, and a Calf Scramble during intermission that is open to children in attendance free of charge. In support of our stated mission, rodeo proceeds are donated to local youth organizations, as well as organizations that promote the morale of our local military.Valley Center Stampede Rodeo, Inc. is an all-volunteer organization – there are no paid positions. As such, we truly appreciate our dedicated volunteers and we welcome new volunteers (from high school age on up) each year. If you are interested in joining our efforts to put on the 2019 Valley Center Stampede Rodeo & Memorial Festival, please send us a message and we’ll put you in touch with the appropriate volunteer coordinator.Visit: https://vcstampede.com/pages/infoVS Stampede Rodeo & Festival on Instagram and Facebook

Bad Nerves is coming to Observatory North Park on May 20th, 2025 with special guests Spiritual Cramp and Blair Gun.Visit: https://concerts.livenation.com/event/0B0062381BF552E9Bad Nerves on Instagram and Facebook

It's four floors of TGIF. Explore the Museum after hours on select Fridays. Enjoy access to all exhibitions, pop-up programming, and our rooftop patio for food and drinks.On the third Friday of every month, we'll be open until 10 p.m. so you can explore the Museum after hours. Enjoy access to all exhibitions, programming, and activities—like getting crafty with our friends from Sketchparty—on select dates and our rooftop deck for good views and great vibes. Admission is half-price after 5 p.m. You can buy your tickets in advance online or buy them at the door the night of. As always, members of The Nat and Explorer pass holders enjoy free general admission.Visit: https://www.sdnhm.org/calendar/nat-at-night/The Nat on Instagram and Facebook

Trixie Mattel is coming to Observatory North Park with special guests Kaleena Zanders and Zareen on May 15th, 2025Visit: https://concerts.livenation.com/solid-pink-disco-with-dj-trixie-san-diego-california-05-15-2025/event/0B00623FA4BF41E8Trixie Mattel on Instagram

They Might Be Giants at Observatory North Park on May 13th, 2025.Visit: https://concerts.livenation.com/event/0B006152ADBF224AThey Might Be Giants on Instagram and Facebook

The five seasoned musicians of Tusk leave no stone unturned in replicating the sounds of one of the world’s most loved bands. Enjoy Fleetwood Mac’s hits including “Landslide,” “Rhiannon,” “Go Your Own Way” and “Tusk”. Tusk has been making music together in various combinations and styles, in original outfits and in cover bands, for over twenty-five years. It seemed only fitting that they should come together to form the Ultimate Fleetwood Mac Tribute, and pay homage to a group that dominated the charts during the band members’ formative years.Visit: https://purchase.moonlightstage.com/EventAvailability?EventId=3601Tusk on Instagram and Facebook

Just 1 San Diego is having it’s first event hosted by the Rock Church and other local organizations at SDSU’s Viejas Arena on Saturday, May 10 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. This free event will feature live music by Grammy-Award winning artist Chandler Moore and Circuit Rider Music, along with a powerful message from Pastor Miles McPherson. Just 1 San Diego is more than a concert. It is a night to discover purpose, build community and experience the love of Jesus. Visit: https://www.reachjust1.com/sandiego

Sunday, June 15, from 3 p.m. - 6 p.m.Come and explore the gorgeous natural blue of indigo in this Fiber Fest Sunday workshop. Students will learn a range of shibori dye resist processes in this hands-on, creative workshop, including tegumo (spiderweb), ori nui (stitched), and itajime (clamped) shibori methods. We will be using a natural indigo vat to dye a bamboo scarf and better understand the process and symbiotic relationship with indigo dye and this traditional textile surface design.Students will acquire the basic techniques to continue their journey into creating beautiful, unique textiles.This class is appropriate for ages 14+ years old.No prior experience necessary. All ages welcome!All materials included.This workshop is part of Craft Collective’s 2nd annual Fiber Fest! Join in the main day of festivities on Saturday, June 14th, for a day filled with fiber fun! It’ll be a vibrant celebration of natural textiles and sustainability, bringing together fiber artists, artisans, sustainability advocates, and local farmers. On June 14th, we’ll host a live demonstration of sheep shearing, more live artist-artisan demonstrations, interactive craft for families, artist vendors, food and more. This event is designed to build community within the Southern California Fibershed, showcasing the journey of natural textiles from sheep to finished fabric. Learn more here!• Military, first responders and sibling discounts• Scholarships availableVisit: Natural Indigo Dye & Shibori Techniques WorkshopSan Diego Craft Collective on Instagram and Facebook

Learn to Weave in the Round!Sunday, June 15, 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.Join Instructor Jess Pickering for a circular weaving workshop where you’ll create a one-of-a-kind woven wall hanging. In this Sunday class, you’ll learn both basic and intermediate weaving techniques such as tabby stitch, rya, and soumak, while exploring texture, color, and composition on a circular hoop. Whether you’re a beginner or have some experience, Jess will guide you through the process to bring your unique vision to life. All materials are provided—just bring your creativity!No experience necessary. Ages 15+ welcome!Materials included.This workshop is part of Craft Collective’s 2nd annual Fiber Fest! Join in the main day of festivities on Saturday, June 14th, for a day filled with fiber fun! It’ll be a vibrant celebration of natural textiles and sustainability, bringing together fiber artists, artisans, sustainability advocates, and local farmers. On June 14th, we’ll host a live demonstration of sheep shearing, more live artist-artisan demonstrations, interactive craft for families, artist vendors, food and more. This event is designed to build community within the Southern California Fibershed, showcasing the journey of natural textiles from sheep to finished fabric. Learn more here!• Military, first responders and sibling discounts• Scholarships available• Homeschool funds acceptedVisit: Circular Woven Wall Hanging WorkshopSan Diego Craft Collective on Instagram and Facebook

Fiber Fest Drop Spindles!Sunday, June 15 from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.We are excited to offer this fun woodworking workshop on Sunday for Fiber Fest! Join us for a morning of fiber & woodworking friendship and camaraderie.This workshop is geared for fiber enthusiasts, menders, and beginners interested in making their own drop spindles for spinning yarn. This is a special offering in conjunction with Fiber Fest, a 3-day celebration of wool as a sustainable material. This 3-hour woodworking workshop will acquaint students with a woodturning lathe, its parts, the tools needed, safety tips, tool sharpening techniques and how to shape wood on a lathe. The class will consist of students learning to round a piece of square stock, learning the four basic cuts and turning a drop spindle as their take home project.Ages 16 years and older. All materials included.This workshop is part of Craft Collective’s 2nd annual Fiber Fest! Join in the main day of festivities on Saturday, June 14th, for a day filled with fiber fun! It’ll be a vibrant celebration of natural textiles and sustainability, bringing together fiber artists, artisans, sustainability advocates, and local farmers. We’ll host a live demonstration of sheep shearing, more live artist-artisan demonstrations, interactive craft for families, artist vendors, food and more.• Military, first responders and sibling discounts• Scholarships available• Homeschool funds accepted• If this class is full, join the Interest List to be notified.Visit: Beginner LatheSan Diego Craft Collective on Instagram and Facebook