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, 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.
Schedule of events:
Friday:
3:30 PM to Commemorative Ceremony and Wreath Laying honoring Cabrillo will be at the Cabrillo National Monument located at 1800 Cabrillo Memorial Drive.
5:30 PM to Cabrillo Discovery Evening Social at Naval Base Point Loma (Oceanview Room). Sponsored by Cabrillo Civic Club #16 of San Diego and Portuguese American Social and Civic Club. To purchase tickets please contact Barbara Hosaka , 619-957-1866. Please have photo ID ready to enter the base.
Saturday:
11:00 AM to 4:00 PM to Cabrillo Festival at Naval Base Point Loma, south end of Rosecrans Street. Free Admission. There will be music, dancing, children?s activities and foods of Native Americans, Mexico, Portugal and Spain. You will view a display of Kumeyaay hunting and fishing artifacts and visit a 16th Century Spanish soldiers' living history encampment. Re-enactment of Cabrillo?s landing on Ballast Point begins at 1:00 PM. The San Salvador galleon will be used.
Admission/Cost: FREE
Location:
Naval Base Point Loma
291 Rosecrans St
San Diego, CA 92106
Dates and times:
Friday, September 28 - 3:30 PM
Saturday, 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, 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.
Schedule of events:
Friday:
3:30 PM to Commemorative Ceremony and Wreath Laying honoring Cabrillo will be at the Cabrillo National Monument located at 1800 Cabrillo Memorial Drive.
5:30 PM to Cabrillo Discovery Evening Social at Naval Base Point Loma (Oceanview Room). Sponsored by Cabrillo Civic Club #16 of San Diego and Portuguese American Social and Civic Club. To purchase tickets please contact Barbara Hosaka , 619-957-1866. Please have photo ID ready to enter the base.
Saturday:
11:00 AM to 4:00 PM to Cabrillo Festival at Naval Base Point Loma, south end of Rosecrans Street. Free Admission. There will be music, dancing, children?s activities and foods of Native Americans, Mexico, Portugal and Spain. You will view a display of Kumeyaay hunting and fishing artifacts and visit a 16th Century Spanish soldiers' living history encampment. Re-enactment of Cabrillo?s landing on Ballast Point begins at 1:00 PM. The San Salvador galleon will be used.
Admission/Cost: FREE
Location:
Naval Base Point Loma
291 Rosecrans St
San Diego, CA 92106
Dates and times:
Friday, September 28 - 3:30 PM
Saturday, September 29 - 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM
