2004 San Diego County Fair
June 11 - July 4 2004 San Diego, Del Mar Neighborhood
In the textbook definition, this event is the San Diego County Fair, but this celebration of all walks of life is much more than a pie-eating contest. Tens of thousands of fairgoers flock to see acres of musical performances, rodeo and horse shows, floral exhibits, product exhibits, livestock competitions, hobby shows and the West Coast's largest congregation of carnival and amusement rides. (source: Yahoo! Travel)

Admission: USD10.50 adults; USD6 seniors; USD4.50 children ages 6-13; children under six are free. There is an additional USD6 parking fee.

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San Diego County Fair Official Website

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MCAS Miramar Air Show 2004
October 15, 16 and 17. Golden Triangle Neighborhood. Advance tickets will go on sale in August
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This annual air show always dazzles the hundreds of thousands of spectators who fill the Marine Corps Air Station at Miramar. More than 100 aircraft are on the ground and open for exploration, but the real show is high above as top-of-the-line military aircraft astound viewers with precision movements, supersonic flybys and silent hovering above the crowd below. More...

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Fleet Week
October 4-10, 2004. Downtown - Centre City Neighborhood
Each October, San Diegans participate in this celebration to honor hometown military personnel. Countless events are held throughout the week including the wildly popular MCAS Miramar Air Show. In addition, the historical Star of India makes a sailing expedition throughout the San Diego Bay. Another popular event is the Sea-n-Air Parade, where military vessels and aircraft parade throughout the bay. Viewers line the Broadway Pier and Navy Pier to watch the extravaganza.

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Fleet Week Official Website

Sandcastle Competition 2004
July 9th, 10th & 11th 2004, Imperial Beach.
Each Saturday throughout the summer months, artists-in-residence create a new and original sculpture in sand near I.B. Pier Plaza. This community generated project showcases the unique art form of sand sculpting and is a fine example of artwork that involves the community. Indeed local youth groups provide artists with ideas and concepts for sculptures that reflect the local identity and culture. Onlookers are encouraged to observe the progress of each piece, assist as available, and discuss the artwork with the artists.

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Sand Scluptures Competition official site - info, upcoming events, calendar.

San Diego Bay Parade of Lights
December 12 and 19, 2004
The San Diego Bay Parade of Lights is an annual event held on SanDiego Bay. Boats of all types and sizes are decorated in Christmas themes and parade around the bay to the enjoyment of all. The parade begins at Shelter Island and passes Harbor Island, the Embarcadero, Seaport Village, Coronado Island, Marriott Hotel and Ferry Landing Marketplace. It ends at the Navy aircraft carrier turning basin. Bundle up and come experience the holiday spirit.

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Parade of Lights Official Website