A new cultural tradition is coming to East County on Saturday, June 7, when Downtown El Cajon debuts Artivál, East San Diego County’s first-ever arts festival.
The free, open-air celebration brings together local creatives, musicians, food and drink vendors, and the community to highlight the city’s cultural identity.
Held from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. in the heart of Downtown El Cajon at Main & Magnolia, the event kicks off the summer season with a showcase of more than 50 artists and makers, interactive installations, live music, and gourmet food trucks.
For those 21 and up, East County Arts Association has curated a ticketed Wine & Beer Garden experience that adds an elevated offering with tastings from local wineries, craft brew, and beverage brands.
“El Cajon is one of the most diverse cities in the county, and yet, East County has never had an arts festival to call its own,” said Chris Berg, marketing & engagement manager for the city of El Cajon and Downtown El Cajon Business Partners’ Board Member. “Artivál is our way of creating a new tradition for the community and visitors to experience the city’s creativity. Plus, the sun is always shining in El Cajon in June!”
Artivál’s mission is to transform Downtown El Cajon’s public spaces into a living canvas, spark cultural dialogue, and create lasting access to the arts in a part of San Diego that’s long been underserved by creative programming.
Featuring a lineup of visual and performing artists, from rising talents to veteran creatives, Artivál celebrates the full spectrum of local artistry across disciplines and cultures.
Throughout the day, attendees can enjoy an Art Walk from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., turning the streets into an outdoor gallery of local and regional artists across a wide range of mediums. Food lovers can indulge in flavor-packed bites from East County’s favorite mobile kitchens, also available from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
For guests 21 and over, the Wine & Beer Garden will be open from 12 to 6 p.m. with tastings from JuneShine, Flying Embers, Burning Beard Brewery, The Tap Truck East San Diego, Granite Lion Winery, Fog Wine Co., and Snake Oil Co.
Live music will fill the streets from 12 to 6 p.m., starting with high-energy pop, funk, and soul from Cassie B from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.. Later in the afternoon, Kimba Light will bring its blend of Latin, funk, and Afro-Caribbean fusion from 2:45 to 5:30 p.m.
Wine & Beer Garden tickets will be available onsite. Guests can purchase 10 tasting tickets for $45 or five tasting tickets for $25. Each tasting equals one ticket, while full pours require two tickets. Cocktail tickets are $15 each and will be sold at Belly Bar next to the Snake Oil canopy. Wine & Beer Garden tickets will be available at the entrance of the fenced garden and can be purchased with cash or a card.
Artivál is free and open to the public. For more information, visit www.artivalsandiego.com.
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