WHAT: San Diego Cabrillo Festival

WHEN: September 28, 2019 11:00 am – 4:00 pm

WHERE: Ballast Point Navy Base Point Loma

COST: FREE and Open to the Public

History comes to life at this FREE, family-friendly event. The 56th annual Cabrillo Festival celebrates and recreates the voyage of 16th century explorer Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo, who, sailing under the flag of Spain, landed on the shore of San Diego Bay on September 28, 1542, discovering San Diego, California and all of the West Coast.

A fun event for the entire family, Cabrillo Festival features educational activities, cultural demonstrations and exciting folkloric performances. Brightly colored clothing and vibrant music and dancing bring to life the traditions of the Native American, Mexican, Portuguese and Spanish cultures that are part of the Age of Exploration. Enjoy delicious traditional Mexican, Native American, Portuguese and Spanish food. Vendors will showcase a diverse array of artistic goods.
The highlight of the Cabrillo Festival is the re-enactment of Cabrillo’s historic landing on the shores of San Diego Bay. “Cabrillo,” his soldiers and a priest sail into the bay on San Salvador, and once again claim the land for Spain.
⦁ Cultural music and dancing
⦁ Food from Mexico, Portugal and Spain
⦁ Kumeyaay basket making, knot tying and other crafts
⦁ 16th Century Spanish soldiers living history encampment
⦁ Re-enactment of Cabrillo’s landing on Ballast Point begins—1:00 PM

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