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San Diego Sustainable Food Festival | Balboa Park

Sat, Sep 27, 2025 11:00 AM - 17:00 PM

Park Boulevard, San Diego, California, United States, 92101

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San Diego Sustainable Food Festival | Balboa Park

Sat, Sep 27, 2025 11:00 AM - 17:00 PM

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Don’t miss this celebration of global flavors & culinary innovation, showcasing local chefs and vendors!
About this Event

Presented by Viridian Productions

A community celebration of global flavors & culinary innovation, showcasing local chefs and vendors, with a focus on seasonal ingredients, sustainable practices, and eco-friendly food ways.

Free Entry & Parking | Live Entertainment | Family-Friendly | Dogs Allowed

Indulge in Tacos, Donuts, BBQ, Pizza, Burgers, Sushi, Pastries, Lumpia, Tamales, Bao, Sambusas, Cannolis, Spring Rolls, Spicy Chick’n Sandwiches, Falafel, Mac & Cheese, Dumplings, Pozole, Chocolates, Mulitas, Wings, Loaded Fries, Cookies, Curries, Noodles, Nachos and so much more!

Featuring over 100 sustainable food, craft, and service vendors in addition to nonprofit groups. Enjoy a full day of entertainment with music, chef demos and panel discussions plus food and beverage tastings and kid-friendly activities. This event is held on the expansive lawn located at Park Boulevard and Presidents Way.

A portion of profits will be donated to local nonprofit groups.

This is a rain or shine event.

PARKING: There are eleven free parking lots located across Balboa Park. Visit the Parking page on the Balboa Park website to learn more

>> Sponsor Application
>> Vendor Application
>> Volunteer Application

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Monthly Events

SAN DIEGO VEGAN NIGHT MARKET: 1st Friday Every Month, 5pm - 9pm at AleSmith Brewing Company, 9990 AleSmith Ct

NORTH PARK VEGAN MARKET: 2nd Saturday Every Month, 12pm – 4pm at the North Park Mini Park, 3812 29th St

VISTA VEGAN NIGHT MARKET: 3rd Friday Every Month, 5pm - 9pm at the Local Roots Boochyard, 1430 Vantage Ct

 

Special Events

RECORD FAIR AT THE NORTH PARK VEGAN MARKET: Saturday, July 12th, 2025, 12pm – 4pm at the North Park Mini Park, 3812 29th St

BOOK FAIR AT THE NORTH PARK VEGAN MARKET: Saturday, August 9th, 2025, 12pm – 4pm at the North Park Mini Park, 3812 29th St

OCEANSIDE VEGAN FOOD FESTIVAL: Saturday, August 23rd, 2025, 11am – 6pm at the Oceanside Civic Center, 300 N Coast Hwy

WELLNESS FAIR AT THE NORTH PARK VEGAN MARKET: Saturday, September 13th, 2025, 12pm – 4pm at the North Park Mini Park, 3812 29th St

SAN DIEGO SUSTAINABLE FOOD FESTIVAL: Saturday, September 27th, 2025, 11am – 5pm at Presidents Way Lawn, Balboa Park

HALLOWEEN SKATE PARTY AT THE NORTH PARK VEGAN MARKET: Saturday, October 11th, 2025, 12pm – 4pm at the North Park Mini Park, 3812 29th St

SAN DIEGO SUPER ADOPTION AT THE NORTH PARK VEGAN MARKET: Saturday, November 8th, 2025, 12pm – 4pm at the North Park Mini Park, 3812 29th St

WINTER FAIR AT THE NORTH PARK VEGAN MARKET: Saturday, December 13th, 2025, 12pm – 4pm at the North Park Mini Park, 3812 29th St

SAN DIEGO EARTHFEST: Saturday, April 25th, 2026, 11am – 5pm at Presidents Way Lawn, Balboa Park


About Us

Viridian Productions creates sustainable events that cultivate community and inspire healthy living.

Featured by CBS NewsFox NewsABC NewsThe San Diego Union-TribuneThe Orange County RegisterKUSISan Diego Magazine and San Diego Reader.

 

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