Chula Vista knows how to party! The free-to-attend, all-ages Chula Vista HarborFest returns to the beautiful Bayside Park on Saturday, August 19 from 10am to 6pm. This summer festival features four stages of live entertainment and music with headliner Eve 6, the delicious Tacos, Spirits & Craft Beer Revolution tasting event, a Champagne, Rosé and Wine Tasting area, a kid favorite Discovery Zone, a Pet Parade, a classic car expo, an art walk, green zone and so much more! Save on passes to the Taco, Spirits & Craft Beer revolution with promo code SDVILLE at checkout.
Capture the summer vibes with four stages of live entertainment as participants wander through the endless possibilities of fun. Grab an ice cold beer or margarita at the Port of San Diego HarborFest Main Stage where attendees will find a great mix of progressive, indie, blues and some rock. Groove to the sounds of Dani Belle and the Tarantist, Broken Stems, The Regrettes and Braeves as they create the perfect soundtrack for summer. Catch DJ Decon in between acts with his funky house music that will keep the party going. Headlining the main stage with their psychedelic rock sound is Eve 6! This classic 90’s band is back for round two, currently working on a new album, Eve 6 is ready to bring incredible entertainment. Be sure to stick around for the closing act of Tolan Shaw as he wraps the day off with pop acoustics, offering the perfect end to the perfect day.
Over at the Seven Mile Casino Latin Beats Stage, chairs won’t be necessary. The performances from Los Cardoso Lobo Negro, DJ Shadowman, Perla Negra, Manny Cepeda, El Fantasma, Charlie Chavez y su Afrotruko and Joe Cardillo are sure to keep revelers on their feet and moving to the beat. Keep cool with a refreshing margarita and dance along with ballet folklorico group, Danz Art and surprise your friends with some spicy new moves.
Support South County neighbors over at the BAE Systems Community Stage as they entertain with their amazing talents. Witness performances from Odawara Friendship Garden, Vanessa Ordonez, Elvina’s Summer Splash, Folkin’ Around, Jean Issacs San Diego Dance Theater, Juan Sanchez, Ignant Benches, The Box Dance Studio, Geminelle and Apollo Bebop. Step into the Mariachi Circle Stage and sway your hips with the traditional melodies of mariachi bands.
New in 2017 the ultimate taco & spirits battle returns, but this year, they have also added craft beer! Unlimited tastings of tacos from over 15 local chefs, 5 local craft breweries and 10 spirits, the Taco, Spirits & Craft Beer Revolution is always a delicious and entertaining part of HarborFest. Tickets for the Taco, Spirits and Craft Beer Revolution are $25 in advanced and $30 the day of, but those purchasing online in advance can save $6 with promo code SDVILLE at checkout. Drinks not your thing? There is also a tacos only option for $20 in advanced and $25 the day of.
It’s a good thing calories don’t count on the weekends, because there will be so many irresistible and mouthwatering food options, including a variety of gourmet food trucks offering the most delicious bites. Prefer to treat your palate to something more elegant? Bayside Park offers the perfect setting to sip on fine wines, champagnes and rosés as the salty, summer air whirls around in the ocean breeze. For only $10, pick two tastes and a full glass from the Champagne, Rosé and Wine Tasting area before strolling along the bayside soaking in the summer sun.
Don’t miss HarborFest 2017, organized by the City of Chula Vista and presented by the Port of San Diego. Through its Tidelands Activation Program, the Port of San Diego sponsors regional and community events and activities that support the Port's mission of providing economic vitality and community benefit through maritime industry, tourism, water and land recreation, environmental stewardship and public safety.
For more information and to get advanced tickets to some of the event, visit cvharborfest.com.
