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| January 23rd through the 29th, 2010 | Restaurant Week |
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Just when you thought you had your fill of scrumptious cuisines, San Diego Restaurant Week is giving you the chance to hit double the restaurants with its exciting announcement to extend its three-course dining another week! That’s right, if you missed your favorite restaurant or weren’t able to squeeze in that last reservation this is the perfect opportunity for you! Clear your datebooks and get ready for every foodies delight with over 100 restaurants serving up budget-friendly dining for an extra week from Saturday, January 23rd to Friday, January 29th, 2010. This is the perfect opportunity to tour San Diego’s most exceptional restaurants and experience the city’s finest culinary talents. Each location will be offering delectable three-course prix fixe menus for only $20, $30 or $40 per person depending on the restaurant. Participating locations span the beaches from downtown, North County to the South Bay, and all of your favorite neighborhoods such as the Gaslamp Quarter, Hillcrest and Kensington! For more information or a complete list of the restaurants extending their menus please visit www.sandiegorestaurantweek.com or call 619.233.5008. Come join us and find out why San Diego is quickly becoming one of the nations most sought after culinary destinations!
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| Tuesday, February 16th, 2010 | Mardi Gras 2010 |
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Gaslamp’s largest one-day festival decorates San Diego’s historic district in purple, green and gold for visitors celebrating the year’s most animated festival on February 16th, 2010. More than 40,000 people will bring out their feathered boas, crazy hats and colorful beads and dress in a Mardi Gras costume to capture attention during the highlight of this event – The Masquerade Parade! For information, please call 619.233.5008 or visit www.gaslamp.org. Attendees must be 21 years old and have proper I.D. to enter +Non-Food Vendor Application
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| Wednesday, March 17th, 2010 | ShamROCK |
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Located in the Gaslamp Quarter, The Miller Lite ShamROCK 2009 presented by Jameson Irish Whiskey and The Field is on March 2010 from 4:00 pm to midnight. This is the biggest and greenest party outside of Dublin with headliner The Young Dubliners! The Gaslamp Quarter will be transformed into the lavish fields of Ireland, as we feature everything from traditional Irish bands and dancing to Irish Punk Rock as well as some of today’s biggest hits by some of San Diego’s hottest live bands thrown in for good measure. For information, please call 619.233.5008 or visit www.gaslampquarter.org |
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| Coming Soon in 2010 | 2nd Annual Downtown Home dECOr Tour |
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Come take a look inside eight eco-friendly downtown homes that have incorporated green materials at the first annual Downtown Home dECOr Tour coming soon on 2009. This specially designed downtown housing tour will give attendees an exclusive look into how using green materials for your home are not only environmentally friendly but beautiful as well. These homes will be showcasing green kitchens, flooring, fabrics, recycled products and many other environmentally friendly items. A festival is also planned to go along with the home tour that will feature green businesses who will showcase a wide array of eco-friendly items attendees can easily apply to their own homes and lives. |
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San Diego Celebrates Hall of Famer Tony Gwynn |
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On August 19th the San Diego Padres and the City of San Diego celebrated 2007 Baseball Hall of Fame Inductee, Tony Gwynn with the “San Diego Celebrates Hall of Famer Tony Gwynn” event at the Manchester Grand Hyatt, Sunday, August 19th, 2007 from 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm. This baseball great joined with other celebrities from the world of sports and entertainment for a benefit that raised funds for homeless, abused, at-risk children/youth in San Diego and the victims of Hurricane Katrina. For more information on the event please contact McFarlane Promotions at 619.233.5008 or visit www.sdycs.org |
| Saturday, April 17th, 2010 | Taste of Uptown Hillcrest |
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Get ready to experience this year’s most tantalizing taste event as you explore the “Taste of Hillcrest” taking place on Saturday, April 17th, 2010 from NOON to 4:00 PM. Enjoy a self-guided stroll that will take you around to some of the top chefs in San Diego, who are preparing their best dishes especially for you! From scrumptious appetizers to delectable desserts, come prepared to please your appetite. With samples created from over 40 of the area’s prominent restaurants, you are sure to find a new takeout favorite or dining hotspot. Once you’ve had your fill of savory dishes, take a break from the action to stop into over a dozen of the neighborhood’s surrounding shops participating in the 2nd Annual Sidewalk Sale, offering participants a variety of exclusive discounts and promotions. Tickets to the “Taste of Hillcrest” are just $30.00 in advance and $35.00 day of the event and proceeds benefit the Hillcrest Association. For more information please call McFarlane Promotions at 619-233-5008 or to purchase tickets please visit www.hillcrestbusinessassociation.com or www.mcfarlanepromotions.com. Tickets are limited and have sold out the last five years, so purchase them soon and join us for a taste sensation you won't want to forget! Click here to download the Map of the Taste Click here to download a copy of the recipe/coupon book We want your feedback, please take our Guest Survay
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Saturday and Sunday, May 1st and 2nd, 2009 |
Fiesta Old Town Cinco de Mayo |
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The 27th Annual Fiesta Old Town Cinco de Mayo is back in Historic Old Town! Spend this Cinco de Mayo celebrating Mexican heritage at the oldest and largest celebration in San Diego! Immerse yourself in the history and culture of this fiesta with authentic Mexican cuisine, traditional Mariachi music, colorful dances and much more. This fun and educational event is FREE to the public and will feature an array of activities and entertainment for all ages to enjoy. Children can engage in many interactive and exciting activities while learning about fun, historical Mexican traditions. Walk through the bustling Mercado alongside strolling entertainers; or enjoy beer, tequila and food specials at over 30 delicious restaurants! Take a ride in a stagecoach and explore over 20 museums and the dozens of specialty stores that Old Town, San Diego’s oldest community, has to offer. This is a great fun-filled cultural experience for the entire family! For additional information call 619.291.4903 or visit www.fiestaoldtown.com. + RETAIL ONLY Vendor Application |
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| Sunday, June 27th, 2010 | Taste of Adams Avenue |
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Palatable pleasures will be readily available at this year’s Taste of Adams Avenue on Sunday, June 27th, 2010 from 11:00 AM until 3:00 PM. Featuring the delightful delicacies from the neighborhoods of Kensington and Normal Heights, guests can satisfy their senses with culinary creations from over 20 restaurants, pubs and eateries along Adams Avenue. Tickets can be purchased at one on of the participating restaurants or the Adams Avenue Business Association’s office at 4649 Hawley Bouleveard in San Diego. For tickets or more information, call McFarlane Promotions at 619.233.5008 or visit www.adamsaveonline.com. For a full listing of participating restaurants, click here
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San Diego Red Bull Air Races & Terminal |
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Downtown, San Diego – Leave your bags at home and come fly the friendly skies with the San Diego Red Bull Air Races & Terminal. Red Bull is energizing downtown all week long with the world’s best pilots and interactive activities to make your heart soar! Join in on the thrill and excitement each day at the Red Bull Air Races Terminal on the corner of Market and 7th Avenue. The Red Bull Air Races Terminal welcomes aboard the public each day from Noon to 6:00 PM with extended hours until 10:00 PM on some nights (click here for full schedule) to experience the action with live entertainment, dance performances, the hottest DJs and parties and much more! Earn your wings as you heat up the night with electrifying parties around the Gaslamp and East Village before your departure into the world of speed, skill and precision. To purchase tickets for the races, Saturday’s event or for additional information visit www.redbullairrace.com or call 619.233.5008. |
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Friday, August 2010 |
Street Scene |
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Come celebrate the 25th anniversary of STREET SCENE, as you rock out in the streets of East Village on , August 2010. As Southern California’s premier music festival, this two-day event showcases an amazing line-up that spans all genres and offers something for every concertgoer. Experience everything that STREET SCENE is famous for, with over 45 elite entertainers from around the world performing on five different stages! For more information or to purchase tickets please visit www.street-scene.com. |
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| September 24th, 2010 | The
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San Diego's most prominent Taste returns to downtown for the tenth consecutive year. Participants will stroll through each corner of downtown San Diego and taste a wide variety of the best cuisine the city has to offer. The Taste of Downtown will take place on September , 2010 from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM. The Taste of Downtown offers a selection of San Diego's finest restaurants located in the historic Gaslamp Quarter, the bustling Financial District, cultural Little Italy, the newly renovated Ballpark District and Horton Plaza. Complimentary shuttles will be available to take you to and from each neighborhood. For information, please call McFarlane Promotions at 619.233.5008 or visit www.dtsd.org. If you purchase tickets online you will need to take your e-ticket to the Will Call location at 225 Broadway Circle in Horton Plaza to be authorized before starting the Taste of Downtown. Will Call opens at 4:00 PM. |
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| Thursday, September 17th, 2009 | Legends Behind the Badge Gala & Awards Ceremony |
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Please join SDPD Chief, William Lansdowne and SDPHA Commissioner, Ramin Pourteymour, along with hundreds of San Diegans to honor our local police heroes for their bravery and outstanding service within our community at the Sixth Annual Legends Behind the Badge Gala and Awards Ceremony. The Gala, hosted by the San Diego Police Historical Association, will take place on Thursday, September 17th from 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM at the historic and newly renovated US Grant Hotel. This year we will also be celebrating the 120th Anniversary of the San Diego Police Department. Sponsors and attendees will have the honor of dining with local celebrities and dignitaries such as; the San Diego Mayor Jerry Sanders, the San Diego Chief of Police William Lansdowne, San Diego Sheriff Bill Gore, all while raising funds to support The San Diego Police Historical Museum. For information, please call McFarlane Promotions at 619.233.5008. |
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| Saturday, October 2010 | 8th Annual Rotary Wine Taste Chula Vista |
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Experience an evening of fine wines, tantalizing cuisine and lively entertainment under the stars at the 7th Annual Rotary Wine Taste Chula Vista. On Saturday, October , 2010 from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM, the Chula Vista Rotary transforms the Otay Ranch Town Center, located at Olympic Parkway & Eastlake Parkway, into a mouth-watering escape featuring an array of delectable dishes from Chula Vista’s most prominent restaurants. As you enjoy countless flavorful bites, heighten your senses with an array of delicate white and robust red wines, select from dozens of domestic and international microbrewers or sip on scrumptious specialty cocktails. Proceeds from this event will go to the go to support the Chula Vista Rotary Club and the many service projects they support annually. For more information or to purchase tickets please call 619.934.6107 or visit www.winetastechulavista.com. |
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Saturday, October , 2010 |
Taste of North Park |
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Tickle your taste buds and let your senses be your guide at the 1st Annual Taste of North Park. On Saturday, 2010 from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM, the historic neighborhood of North Park opens its doors to foodie fanatics everywhere to share in an unforgettable dining experience. From cafés and bistros to five-star dining, this is the perfect opportunity to sample an array of delicious and diverse cuisines specially prepared for you by top chefs throughout the neighborhood. In addition to satisfying your appetite, visit the participating galleries and boutiques along the way and quench your thirst with an array of complex microbrews or relax with a glass of flavorful red and white wines. Proceeds from this event will benefit the North Park Main Street. For more information please call 619.233.5008 or visit www.northparkmainstreet.com. Click here to download Taste of North Park map If you purchase tickets online you will need to take your e-ticket to the Will Call location at the corner of University and 30th Street to be authorized before starting the Taste of North Park. Will Call opens at Noon. Free parking is available at the corner of 29th Street and North Park Way. (Make this smaller and in a different color to stand out) |
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Sunday, October, 2009 |
2st Annual Auto Showcase |
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The Gaslamp Quarter Association is proud to announce its 2st Annual Auto Showcase to be held on 5th Avenue in the Gaslamp Quarter of San Diego on Sunday, October from 12:00 PM to 4 PM. This spectacular showcase will be free to the public and feature four car saloons along 5th Avenue from Market to E Street, comprised of the following exquisite automobiles: Italian exotics, Corvette and Detroit Muscle Cars, CCCA cars and special interest cars. Spectators from all of over Southern California will spend an afternoon viewing a fine collection of cars along the historic streets of the Gaslamp Quarter. Tickets to participate in a three-course progressive dining experience of house specialties from prominent restaurants located within the heart of the Gaslamp Quarter will be available at www.gaslamp.org starting in September. For more information about the event or to enter your car please call McFarlane Promotions at 619.233.5008. |
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Saturday and Sunday, October 17th and 18th |
Old Town San Diego Art Festival |
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Discover lively masterpieces and intriguing works of art along the historic streets of Old Town at this year’s Old Town San Diego Art Festival. On Saturday, October 17th and 18th, 2009 from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM the Old Town Chamber of Commerce invites you to experience a world full of colorful art, live music, food and exotic wines. Take your friends on a stroll down San Diego Avenue as we fill the streets with over 150 contemporary artists from around the world. Become inspired as you encounter a showcase of paintings, sculptures, ceramics, fashions, furniture and jewelry. While in town you can also expose your palates to an array of incredible flavors from over a dozen local restaurants or partake in a delicious sampling of the finest wines from Hacienda de Las Rosas. Whether you are admiring the history and culture of this neighborhood or purchasing a piece of artwork to enjoy for years to come, this exquisite art show has something for everyone! For more information or to purchase tickets to the wine tasting, call McFarlane Promotions at 619.233.5008 or visit www.oldtownartfestival.com. If you purchase tickets online you will need to take your e-ticket to the Will Call location at Old Town San Diego State Historical Park to be authorized before starting the wine tasting. Must be 21 years or older. |
| October 31st 2010 | Monster
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Party with the undead at the biggest Halloween bash in San Diego, the 10th Annual Dos Equis XX Monster Bash presented by Malibu Rum! The madness begins on Halloween, October 31st, from 6:00 PM to Midnight on the outskirts of the Gaslamp at 7th Avenue between Market and J Street and on Island Avenue between 6th and 8th Avenues. This evening is not for the faint of hearts with its killer live bands electrifying mixes from the hottest DJs and frightingly beautiful go-go girls. Monster Bash once again presents its world famous Costume Contest giving all creative minds the chance to Win a Grand Prize of $3,000 CASH!!! The debauchery doesn’t end there; your Monster Bash wristband is also your ticket to food and drink specials as well as, free entrance into the Gaslamp and East Village’s devilish nightclubs and hotspots. New to the bash this year, the VIP Lounge will provide a dark escape with its swanky couches, toxic drinks and private restrooms for a scream of a deal
Don’t drink and drive at this year’s Monster Bash! Take a FREE designated driver shuttle home to anywhere in the San Diego County from 9:00 PM to 1:00 AM located at 7th and Market Street at the main entrance to Monster Bash. +Food Vendor Application (Space is limited and based on a first come, first serve basis.) |
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| Sunday, November. 2010 | Fallback
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Go plum crazy as you take a step back in time at the 10th Annual Fall Back Festival, a Children’s Cultural and Historic Street Faire, in the heart of the Gaslamp Quarter. This year’s fun-filled festivities will take place on Sunday, November, 2010 from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM in front of the William Heath Davis House at 4th and Island. Each year as we set our clocks back an hour, the Gaslamp Quarter falls back into time to the 1880s when Bum the Dog and Alonzo Horton roomed the streets. Climb aboard and old-fashioned hay ride, pan for gold, check out a Wild West shootout, saddle up on the pony rides and enjoy 3 stages of live entertainment. Adults and children can take part in this shindig for only $5.00 and baby buckaroos under two are free. With loads of historical demonstrators and interactive activities this is the perfect event to spend the afternoon among your family and friends. The event proceeds will benefit the Gaslamp Quarter Historical Foundation. For more information, please contact 619.233.5008 or 619.233.4692, or visit www.gaslampquarter.org. Click here to View Poster Find out all the exciting items at Fallback Festival download a Program and map. Click Here. |
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| Thursday, November 5th, 2009 | La
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Through the years La Jolla has set the precedent in San Diego for exceptional coastal scenery, unique dining, elegant wines and prestigious art galleries. This fabulous event in La Jolla is second to none, so don’t miss the opportunity to be a part of this self-guided gallery and wine walk. On Thursday, November 5th from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM, you can enjoy over 25 of La Jolla’s famed galleries who will showcase works from renowned international artists, sample exquisite wines from around the globe and indulge your taste buds in house specialties from over 12 of La Jolla’s exquisite restaurants. Tickets to the La Jolla Gallery and Wine Walk are only $30.00 in advance and $35 on the day of the event and will benefit Promote La Jolla. Last years event was a huge success and this year will sell out early, so get your tickets now! For more information call McFarlane Promotions at 619-233-5008 or go to www.lajollabythesea.com. If you purchase tickets online you will need to take your e-ticket to the Will Call location at the Visitor’s Information Center to be authorized before starting the La Jolla Gallery and Wine walk. Will Call opens at 4:00 PM. |
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| Wednesday, November 4th, 2009 | Alonzo
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The Downtown San Diego Partnership 47th Annual Alonzo Awards dinner is an evening ceremony recognizing downtown’s leaders, projects and accomplishments over the past year. For table, ticket or sponsorship information, please contact Sheri Snead at 619-234-0201 or ssnead@downtownsandiego.org. |
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| November 27th, 2009 | Chargers 50th Anniversary Block Party |
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Be a part of the San Diego Charger’s 50th Anniversary Celebrations by joining the 50 All Time Charger players of old and new at the upcoming Chargers 50th Anniversary Block Party on Friday, November 27th, 2009 from 5:00 pm to 11:00 pm. This Block Party Celebration will feature national and local entertainment, your favorite players, a preview of the Chargers 50th Anniversary video, Chargers Fan Fest Area, food, drinks and more all taking place in the outskirts of the famous Gaslamp District with the main gate located at 5th and J Street. With your ticket also enjoy drink specials at local Gaslamp and East Village’s bars and restaurant. Tickets are $35 in advance for a limited time, so be sure to get them in advance! For information, please call McFarlane Promotions at 619.233.5008 or visit www.chargers.com. |
| December, 2010 | Hillcrest Taste n’ Tinis! |
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This year, everyone’s favorite neighborhood has combined all of your favorite holiday moments into one spectacular event. On Thursday, December 2010from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM, come take in the crisp winter air, while you experience a self-guided walking tour of delicious dining, lively libations and exquisite retail shopping at the Hillcrest Taste n’ Tinis! Your evening will include phenomenal cuisine from local signature chefs and restaurants. Stop into each restaurant to sample an array of house specialties, nosh on scrumptious appetizers and indulge in decadent desserts. Between feasts, you will be able to peruse the participating retail shops where you can experience the thrill of the hunt, while you shop for that perfect gift or maybe even find something special just for you, all while you sip on sophisticated cocktails and an array of tantalizing martinis. Once you find that perfect gift, make your way back to the Will Call booth for a complimentary gift-wrapping to make it sparkle and shine! Tickets for all the food, drinks and shopping are just $30 in advance and $35 on the day of the event, so get your tickets early as this joyous event will surely sell out fast! (To participate in the cocktail portion of this event you must be 21 years or older and have a valid ID to enter). The Hillcrest Taste n’ Tinis is a wonderful way to spend the evening and explore the wonders of the season in San Diego’s most charming neighborhood! For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit www.fabuloushillcrest.com and www.mcfarlanepromotions.com or call 619.233.5008. If you purchase tickets online you will need to take your e-ticket to the Will Call location at the corner of 5th Avenue and Pennsylvania in the California Bank and Trust parking lot to be authorized before starting the Taste ‘N’ Tinis. Will Call opens at 4:00 PM.
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It’s the 7th Annual La Jolla Motor Car Classic! This annual event has become a beloved way for car aficionados, spectators, friends, families and everyone in between to enjoy all that magnificent La Jolla has to offer, while observing some of the most coveted, collectable automobiles of yesterday and today! Come join us on the gorgeous lawn of La Jolla Cove, overlooking the majestic Pacific Ocean on Sunday, January, 2011 from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM for a day of classic automobiles, breathtaking scenic views and great entertainment. This year, the La Jolla Motor Car Classic will celebrate the automobiles of Carroll Shelby. Race Car Automotive Hall of Fame inductee Carroll Shelby’s vision to combine a lightweight European chassis with American V8 power resulted in one of the greatest sports car and one of the fastest road cars ever constructed - the Shelby Cobra. In addition he produced numerous coveted collectors items such as Mustangs, Cobras and GT 40’s, in conjunction with Ford until 1968. It is safe to say that he has been lending his name to and producing high performance cars for over forty years. In addition to these American masterpieces, spectators of the La Jolla Motor Car Classic will also enjoy British, Italian and German marques, along with horseless carriages, CCCA Classics, Woodies, specialty makes, models and many other vintage classics. This year’s event is brought to you by the La Jolla Historical Society, who serves as an advocate for La Jolla’s heritage by discovering, collecting, and preserving the community’s historical documentation, artifacts, sites and structures. visit www.lajollamotorcarclassic.com.
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*Tickets paid by credit cards, checks or cash for events are non-refundable or exchangeable.
