America on Main Street
Type of Festival: Community festival
Location: Downtown El Cajon
Month: May
Description: A celebration of the American spirit with live entertainment, food, rides, arts, crafts, etc.
Official Website: https://www.elcajon.gov/discover-el-cajon/events/america-on-main-street
HauntFest
Type of Festival: Halloween-themed festival
Location: Downtown El Cajon
Month: October
Description: Features live music, costume contests, carnival rides, a haunted car show, and vendors.
Official Website: https://www.elcajon.gov/discover-el-cajon/events/hauntfest-on-main
El Cajon Oktoberfest
Type of Festival: German festival
Location: 1017 S. Mollison Ave., El Cajon
Month: October
Description: Traditional German food, music, and games.
Official Website: https://oktoberfestelcajon.com
Rotary’s Annual Art Show
Type of Festival: Art festival
Location: El Cajon
Month: To be determined
Description: Fine artists and craftworkers, live music, food, wine, beer.
Official Website: https://www.elcajon.gov/your-government/departments/recreation/special-events
Craft Show by Pepperwood Park
Type of Festival: Craft festival
Location: Pepperwood Park, El Cajon
Month: To be determined
Description: Crafts and homegrown products.
Official Website: https://www.elcajon.gov/your-government/departments/recreation/special-events
Craft Show by El Cajon Elks Lodge #1812
Type of Festival: Craft festival
Location: El Cajon Elks Lodge #1812, El Cajon
Month: To be determined
Description: Crafts, fine art, fine craft, homegrown products, one food booth.
4th of July Fireworks
Type of Festival: Fireworks festival
Location: Kennedy Park, El Cajon
Month: July
Description: Food, games, prizes, kiddie train rides, live music, fireworks.
Official Website: https://www.elcajon.gov/discover-el-cajon/events/fourth-of-july
ARTIVAL
Type of Festival: Art festival
Location: Downtown El Cajon
Month: To be determined
Description: Art, creativity, community, craft.
Holiday Lights on Main
Type of Festival: Christmas festival
Location: Downtown El Cajon
Month: November/December
Description: Amusement rides, ice skating, cookie decorating, live music, photos with Santa.
Downtown El Cajon Farmers’ Market
Type of Festival: Farmers’ market
Location: 200 block of East Main Street
Month: Year-round
Description: Locally-grown produce, prepared food, musical entertainment.
Official Website: https://www.elcajon.gov/your-government/departments/recreation/special-events
Dinner and a Concert Series
Type of Festival: Music and dinner event
Location: Prescott Promenade
Months: May, June, July, August, September
Description: Live music and dinner from local restaurants.
Cajon Classic Cruise
Type of Festival: Classic car event
Location: Downtown El Cajon
Month: Every Wednesday
Description: Classic car enthusiasts gather to showcase their vehicles.
Movies in the Park
Type of Festival: Movie screening event
Location: Various parks in El Cajon
Month: Summer months
Description: Free movie screenings in local parks.
Official Website: https://www.elcajon.gov/discover-el-cajon/events/movies-in-the-park