In This Issue Seasonal package deals Area event highlights Complimentary services for group business Event calendar Hotel hot deals Request a free guide Send to a friend Visit our website Spring into Summer with Seasonal Package Deals in San Diego North It's time to head to where the sun shines, dig those toes into the soft sand, catch a wave, and watch the moon rise above the surf in San Diego North. As tax season wraps up and refunds roll in, take advantage of fantastic spring and summer accommodation packages. The warm weather is waiting, so pack the swimsuits and the flip-flops and come join the fun in San Diego North. Click here to see this season's specials Area Event Highlights Cruisin' Grand in Escondido April 1 - September 30 Cruisin' Grand is back and doubled in size! The new official route extends and loops around Grand and Second Avenue. Check out over 400 pre-1974 American-made hotrods, custom, vintage, classic cars and trucks as they cruise through Historic Downtown Escondido. » More April Events USSFWR Surf Championship Tour May 7-8 Watch as competitors throughout the west coast qualify for the West Coast Championships and other invitational events. The competition takes place from 7am to 5pm at the North Harbor Jetty in Oceanside. Sponsored by the USSF Western Region Surfing Association. For more information on this and other events in Oceanside, contact the California Welcome Center at 800-350-7873. » More May Events 2005 San Diego County Fair June 10 - July 4 The 2005 San Diego County Fair will feature a "Cinema Summer" theme. The fairgrounds will feature movies and television produced in and around San Diego County and Baja California, and has been working closely with the San Diego Film Commission throughout the year to make it a memorable experience. For more information, contact the Del Mar Fairgrounds at 858-755-1161. » More June Events May Oceanside's Cinco De Mayo Fiesta May 1, 2005 The Annual Latino Fiesta en la Playa features live entertainment and vendors. Located at the Pier Ampitheater and takes place from 11am to 5 pm. Sponsored by North County Community Services and KBNT Univision. For more information, contact Univision at 858-576-1919. Escondido Street Faire May 15, 2005 This is the second largest Street Faire in California and features live entertainment as well as over 700 booths showcasing arts & crafts, a farmers market and international foods. Takes place from 9am to 5pm. For more information, contact the Chamber at 760-745-2125. » More May Events June Lavender Days Self-guided tour of the nine-acre certified organic lavender farm, featuring over 15,000 plants. Visit San Diego County's first and only lavender labyrinth. Takes places Saturdays and Sundays through the month of June. Free admission. For more information, call 888-407-1489. 19th Annual Juneteenth Celebration June 18, 2005 The Juneteeth Celebration & Festival, sponsored by the NAACP, North San Diego County Chapter, is a free family event, taking place at the Oceanside Beach Ampitheatre. Hours are from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, call 760-754-9686. » More June Events » Click here for full calendar of events   Complimentary services for group business The San Diego North Convention & Visitors Bureau's primary purpose is to assist in bringing groups, conventions and events to San Diego North. Consider us your liaison to San Diego North's premier resorts, hotels, convention facilities, attractions and restaurants. We are dedicated to ensuring that your event, tour or program is successful. Click here to find out more about our conference services and order a free 2005 planning guide. If you wish to change your e-mail address, preferences or unsubscribe, please click here.