Good times continue in San Diego, January 2012
New Year celebrations may be over. But the San Diego city never tires of hosting fabulous events and activities to keep the locals and tourists excited. Among lots of events and activities that will be buzzing in the San Diego city in January, 2012, here is a detailed description about two events:
San Diego Chinese New Year Food and Cultural Fair
Are you fond of Chinese cuisine? Has Chinese noodles become a regular part of your life? If yes, great. The San Diego Chinese New Year Food and Cultural Fair is a great event for savoring authentic Chinese food. What’s more, you can lay your hands on some unique Chinese items and get a peek into ethnic Chinese cultural activities.
The 30th annual San Diego Chinese New Year Food and Cultural Fair is geared up to take place on 28th and 29th January, 2012 from 10 am – 5 pm at the Asian Pacific Historic District in downtown San Diego along 3rd Avenue and J Street. Best part is, it is a free event which you can enjoy with your family. You can relish dim sum, sweet pastries and other Chinese delicacies. There will be lots of vendors from whom you can buy jewelry, arts and crafts, clothing and various knickknacks. To keep the children busy you can encourage them to make masks and lanterns in the Children Craft Area or also participate in the Lantern Parade. And since 2012 is the year of dragon (Chinese New Year is on 23rd January. 2012), why not attend this colorful Chinese festival?
Del Mar Antique Show
For three consecutive days, you can experience and enjoy the richness of the Southern California Market at the Del Mar Antique Show. All set to be held from 20th January to 22nd January, 2012, the Del Mar Antique Show is considered as the largest and one of the finest antique shows in California. This fun family friendly event will take place in the O’Brien Hall at the Del Mar Fairgrounds. On Friday and Saturday, the duration of the event will be from 11am to 7pm whereas on Sunday the show will be on from 11am to 5pm.
You can buy crystal from Italy, art glass from Europe artifacts, antiques, heirlooms, fine rug, and art and crafts from the 60s and so much more. Besides you can also shop for marvelous jewelry, vintage clothing, watches and lots more. If you are on a vacation to San Diego in January, don’t miss this opportunity to shop for marvelous antiques from renowned exhibitors.
Rush of tourists to the San Diego city never reduces. And San Diego is warmer than most of the other cities, a large number of tourists come to San Diego for a holiday in winters. If you are planning a vacation, book your room in a comfortable and affordable San Diego lodging from where Del mar fairgrounds, downtown San Diego and other top attractions are nearby. After all, a San Diego vacation is about sightseeing, having a pleasant time and not about wasting time in commuting from one place to another. Hence do your research to look for a good San Diego hotel which offers fine services at budget prices and is centrally located.