SAN DIEGO–The 15th annual Fall Back Festival kicks off at the historic Gaslamp Quarter in downtown San Diego in November.
The free children’s street fair will take place November 8, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in front of the William Heath Davis House, spanning 4th Avenue between Market Street and J Street and Island Avenue between 4th and 5th Avenues.
Take a stroll down the historical streets of the Gaslamp Quarter and fall back into San Diego’s wild past of the 1880’s. The whole family is engaged in the magical old-fashioned atmosphere that the Fall Back Festival brings to life each year. The idea, of course, is to make history fun, yet educational. Kids can pan for gold with actual prospectors, observe a real blacksmith plying his trade, saddle up for an adventurous pony ride, or learn to churn butter and dip their own candles. They can even find a sheriff and throw their parents in the town jail. Capture the moment by taking a time-period portrait complete with traditional Wild West attire and props or stroll on by and visit one of the cultural booths to learn about all of the different nationalities and how they have contributed to the diverse fabric that makes up San Diego.
Enjoy a variety of free snacks for the kids from some of the Gaslamp’s most favorable food finds like complimentary quesadillas from Mr. Joey’s Taco Shop, vegan muffins, popcorn, and cotton candy.
Kids and adults can also enter in the spaghetti, pie, or ice cream-eating contests for a chance to win some prizes and walk away with a full stomach.
Fall Back Festival is a free event produced by the Gaslamp Quarter Historical Foundation,
For more information, call (619) 233-5008, or visit www.gaslampquarter.org.
