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Get ready to pucker up and let it fly! The Watermelon Seed Spitting Contest is your chance to show off your best aim, biggest breath, and silliest style. Whether you’re going for distance, height, or just a good laugh, every spit is part of the fun. Between launches, dig into juicy tidbits about how watermelons grow—from tiny seeds to summertime favorites. It’s a fast-paced, laugh-out-loud activity packed with friendly competition, farm facts, and just the right amount of splashy, seed-flinging excitement! Visit: https://www.sdfair.com/events/2026/watermelon-seed-spitting-contest San Diego County Fair on Instagram and Facebook

San Diego, it’s time to put your ag smarts to the test— fair-style! Join us at Farm 2U for Agriculture Trivia, where sunshine, local flavor, and a little friendly competition take center stage. We’ll pull two brave teams straight from the crowd to battle it out in a high-energy showdown packed with questions about everything from avocados and strawberries to cows, crops, and coastal farming. Cheer loud, laugh often, and maybe even jump in if you’re feeling confident—because there are fun prizes on the line! Think you’ve got what it takes? Visit: https://www.sdfair.com/events/2026/farm-fresh-facts-ag-trivia-live San Diego County Fair on Instagram and Facebook

Watch seasoned competition chefs from LA and Orange County battle it out in a high-energy culinary showdown featuring bold flavors and professional techniques. Visit: https://www.sdfair.com/events/2026/culinary-cook-off San Diego County Fair on Instagram and Facebook

This July marks a major milestone for one of Little Italy San Diego’s most recognizable dining destinations: Barbusa celebrates its 10-year anniversary. Since opening in 2016, the restaurant has become a defining part of the neighborhood’s modern culinary identity, known for its high-energy atmosphere, Sicilian-inspired dishes, house-made pastas, and commitment to the family-centered hospitality that has long defined the Busalacchi name. A decade later, it remains one of the most in-demand reservations in Little Italy, continuing to play a role in defining the neighborhood’s national reputation as a dining destination. Over four decades, the family has expanded its footprint along Little Italy, building a collection of concepts that have grown alongside the neighborhood itself, including Barbusa, Nonna, Lala, and Café Zucchero. Each restaurant reflects a different expression of the family’s culinary heritage while reinforcing their long-standing presence in the community. As attention continues to grow around Little Italy San Diego, Barbusa’s 10-year anniversary offers a timely moment to reflect on its impact in the neighborhood and its place as a staple in San Diego’s culinary scene – not to mention a favorite of many local celebrities. HOURS: Lunch: Saturday – Sunday: 11:30am – 4pm Dinner: Sunday – Thursday: 11:30am – 10pm Friday – Saturday: 11:30am – 10:30pm Barbusa on Facebook / Instagram

Join Chef Adrian Villarreal from Tahona Bar for an unforgettable culinary journey into traditional Mexican cuisine. Trained by legends like Guillermo Gonzalez Beristain and Rene Redzepi, he leads the team at Tahona Bar and will demonstrate authentic Oaxaca tamales using heirloom corn. A flavorful, hands-on demo perfect for elevating your home cooking! Visit: https://www.sdfair.com/events/2026/culinary-demonstration2 San Diego County Fair on Instagram and Facebook

Join us for a powerful Full Moon Sound Bath in San Diego, a grounding lunar meditation experience designed to help you release and reflect. The full moon represents illumination, culmination, and emotional release. This immersive San Diego sound bath blends guided meditation with the soothing vibrations of quartz crystal singing bowls to support nervous system regulation, emotional grounding, and energetic renewal. What to expect: We begin with a guided full moon meditation to reflect on the past lunar cycle, release what no longer serves you, and create space for clarity moving forward. As you lie comfortably supported, layers of resonant sound from quartz crystal singing bowls wash over you during the sound bath, encouraging deep relaxation and a meditative state. The combination of lunar reflection and immersive sound healing creates space for clarity, calm, and renewal. No prior meditation or sound bath experience is necessary. Simply arrive, get comfortable, and receive. What's Included: • Yoga beds • Pillows, blankets, bolsters • Weighted eye masks • Water and tea Everything is provided for your comfort. Free parking available in front of The Meditation Nook and along Ruffner Street. Spots are limited and Full Moon Sound Bath events in San Diego often fill in advance. Reserve your space today and align with the energy of the full moon. Visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/full-moon-sound-bath-san-diego-tickets-1991431244460 The Meditation Nook on Instagram and Facebook

Join us for a restorative Sound Bath and Reiki in San Diego, an immersive energy healing experience designed to calm the nervous system, release tension, and restore inner balance. This San Diego wellness event blends guided meditation, the vibrational healing of quartz crystal singing bowls, and gentle Reiki energy healing to support deep relaxation and emotional grounding. What to Expect: We begin with a grounding guided meditation to help you settle into the body and breath. As you rest comfortably, layers of resonant sound from quartz crystal singing bowls create a full-body relaxation experience. During the sound bath, Reiki energy healing is gently offered to participants to support energetic balance and nervous system regulation. Reiki is a light-touch (or hands-off) energy healing practice that encourages relaxation, emotional release, and energetic alignment. No experience with Reiki or sound baths is necessary. Simply lie down, get comfortable, and receive. What’s Included: • Yoga beds • Pillows, blankets, bolsters • Water and tea Everything is provided for your comfort. Free parking available in front of The Meditation Nook and along Ruffner Street. Spots are limited and Sound Bath + Reiki events in San Diego typically fill in advance. Reserve your space today. Visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sound-bath-reiki-san-diego-tickets-1991431104040 The Meditation Nook on Instagram and Facebook

Step into a restorative evening designed to help you reset, recharge, and realign during the height of summer. As the energy of the season reaches its peak, many of us find ourselves balancing busy schedules, increased activity, and the demands of everyday life. This immersive sound bath experience offers an opportunity to slow down, regulate the nervous system, release stress, and reconnect with yourself. Through the soothing vibrations of crystal singing bowls, chimes, and other therapeutic instruments, you will be guided into a deeply restful meditative state where the body can relax and the mind can settle. This mid-summer reset is an invitation to pause, reflect, and create space for clarity, renewal, and inner balance. What to Expect: Guided grounding meditation Restorative sound bath experience Nervous system support and deep relaxation Space for reflection, rest, and energetic renewal A welcoming environment for all experience levels What's Included: Yoga beds provided Pillows provided Blankets provided Bolsters provided Water provided Tea provided Simply arrive in comfortable clothing and allow yourself to fully relax. Benefits of Sound Bath Meditation: Reduce stress and anxiety Support relaxation and better sleep Promote mindfulness and mental clarity Encourage emotional balance Create a sense of calm and well-being Support nervous system regulation Whether you are feeling overwhelmed, burned out, or simply seeking a peaceful midweek reset, this experience offers an opportunity to slow down and reconnect with yourself. Reserve your space early, as seating is limited. Visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ignite-align-a-mid-summer-reset-sound-bath-san-diego-tickets-1991430814173 The Meditation Nook on Instagram and Facebook

This immersive session blends the vibrations of crystal singing bowls with the guided meditation of Yoga Nidra. Experience a deeply restorative Sound Bath + Yoga Nidra San Diego designed to help you unwind, reset your nervous system, and reconnect with yourself in a calm, supportive space. This immersive session blends the healing vibrations of crystal singing bowls with the guided meditation of Yoga Nidra, creating a powerful experience for stress relief, emotional balance, and deep rest. What is Yoga Nidra? Yoga Nidra, also known as “yogic sleep,” is a guided meditation practice that brings you into a state between wakefulness and sleep. While your body fully relaxes, your mind remains gently aware. During Yoga Nidra, you’ll be guided through breath awareness, body scanning, and visualization techniques that help: • Calm the nervous system • Reduce stress and anxiety • Improve sleep quality • Support emotional healing and clarity It’s often said that one hour of Yoga Nidra can feel like several hours of sleep, making it one of the most effective practices for deep restoration. What to Expect: You’ll be comfortably supported as you lie down and are guided through Yoga Nidra, followed by a soothing sound bath using crystal singing bowls and other instruments. The vibrations help quiet the mind and bring your body into a deeply relaxed, meditative state. No prior meditation or sound bath experience is necessary. Simply arrive, get comfortable, and receive. What’s Included: • Yoga beds • Pillows, blankets, bolsters • Water and tea Everything is provided for your comfort. Free parking available in front of The Meditation Nook and along Ruffner Street. Reserve Your Spot: Spots are limited and sound bath events in San Diego often fill in advance. Reserve your space today and give yourself the gift of deep rest and renewal. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sound-bath-yoga-nidra-san-diego-tickets-1991430629621 The Meditation Nook on Instagram and Facebook

Step into a world of hands-on exploration and discovery during a special evening packed with interactive activity booths, live science demos, and fun for the whole family! Through hands-on activity booths and an endless amount of fun, children will learn about: - Automotive mechanics with Girlie Garage - Coding with League of Amazing Programmers - Robotics with Magikids Robotics - Chemistry with Escondido Public Library - Fire safety with Escondido Fire Department - Evolution of technology with San Diego History Center - Brain eye coordination with Fleet Science Center - Microchips with ASML - Engineering a catapult - Aerodynamics - Science of our senses + more! Plus, you won’t want to miss mixing potions, coding spells, and working on optical illusions with LKW STEM Foundation! Fill up with a quick bite from Epic Eatz food truck. Tickets: Non-Members: $20 Museum Members: $17 Military: $13 EBT/WIC/SNAP: $7 Children’s Museum of Discovery on Facebook / Instagram