Be a part of history and welcome 16th century explorer Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo as he steps ashore on Ballast Point during San Diego's Cabrillo Festival.
Journey back to September 28, 1542 when Cabrillo, a Portuguese navigator sailing under the flag of Spain, landed at San Diego. Stepping ashore on Ballast Point, he was the first European to land on the west coast of what is now the United States of America.
The Cabrillo Festival is a fun event for the entire family, with educational activities, cultural demonstrations and exciting folkloric performances. Brightly colored clothing and dramatic 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. The Cabrillo Festival features food booths with delicious traditional Mexican, Native American, Portuguese and Spanish food. Vendors will showcase their various artistic goods.
The highlight of the Cabrillo Festival is the re-enactment of Cabrillo's landing on the shores of San Diego Bay. ""Cabrillo,"" his soldiers and a priest sail into the bay on San Salvador (The Californian), and once again claim the land for Spain.
Location:
Naval Base Point Loma
291 Rosecrans St
San Diego, CA 92106
Dates and Times:
Saturday, September 28 - 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Sunday, September 29 - 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Journey back to September 28, 1542 when Cabrillo, a Portuguese navigator sailing under the flag of Spain, landed at San Diego. Stepping ashore on Ballast Point, he was the first European to land on the west coast of what is now the United States of America.
The Cabrillo Festival is a fun event for the entire family, with educational activities, cultural demonstrations and exciting folkloric performances. Brightly colored clothing and dramatic 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. The Cabrillo Festival features food booths with delicious traditional Mexican, Native American, Portuguese and Spanish food. Vendors will showcase their various artistic goods.
The highlight of the Cabrillo Festival is the re-enactment of Cabrillo's landing on the shores of San Diego Bay. ""Cabrillo,"" his soldiers and a priest sail into the bay on San Salvador (The Californian), and once again claim the land for Spain.
Location:
Naval Base Point Loma
291 Rosecrans St
San Diego, CA 92106
Dates and Times:
Saturday, September 28 - 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Sunday, September 29 - 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM
