Are you ready for , blue ribbon recipes, and rides galore?
The , which starts Friday and continues through July 4, tops the goings-on from June 9-15.
To complete our guide on what to do in Coronado, Imperial Beach and beyond, there's a chance to go on a nature walk on a stretch of beach, or join in a long walk for a good cause.
CORONADO
- Where/when: , 1136 Loma Ave, Coronado, 10 a.m. Thursday.
- Why go: The jewelry store showcases some of the baubles the owners brought back from overseas in the annual Turkish Nights showcase. With refreshments, through the store's 7 p.m. closing time.
- Price: Free.
- Where/when: , 5000 state Route 75, Coronado, 1:30 p.m., Sunday.
- Why go: The community can join in a one-hour walk, where guides will help them seek out animals and plants on the state beach. Meet outside lifeguard headquarters.
- Price: Free.
IMPERIAL BEACH
- Where/when: , 505 Elm Ave., Imperial Beach, 10 a.m. Saturday.
- Why go: The community's Relay for Life in support of the American Cancer Society. Includes raffles, dancing, performances and salutes to survivors and those lost to cancer.
- Price: Raise a minimum of $100 as an individual or team to participate.
- Where/when: San Diego County library, IB branch, 810 Imperial Beach Blvd., Imperial Beach, 2 p.m. Wednesday.
- Why go: Local Hero storytime takes a turn when puppets join San Diego County Sheriffs deputies for a show, “Don't Run Around, Stay Found.”
- Price: Free.
BEST BETS, A LITTLE FARTHER OUT
- Where/when: Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd., Del Mar, 10 a.m. Friday.
- Why go: The San Diego County Fair kicks off with an opening ceremony and all the attractions you could hope for, from bungee jumping to monster trucks and displays of prize animals. Rocker Pat Benatar plays the opening concert, followed on Saturday by current chart-toppers Bruno Mars and Janelle Monae.
- Price: $7-$13, with discounts available.
