North Park Salsa Fest
Taste and rate salsas from local restaurants at a vibrant community celebration.
Spicing-up the heart of San Diego’s North Park neighborhood, known for its creative culinary and cultural scene, the fourth annual event will feature live music performances, food trucks, a refreshing beer garden, fun kid’s activities, festive ballet folklorico performances, and of course, popular local restaurants serving their finest salsas for attendees to savor and rate their favorites. The community-centered celebration is presented by Umpqua Bank and benefits extracurricular activities for more than 400 students at Jefferson Elementary School in North Park.
This year’s restaurant line-up features local restaurants including Original 40, Swami’s Cafe, Panchita’s Kitchen, Fairplay, Bivouac Ciderworks, Thorne Brewing, North Park Beer Co., Mike Hess Brewing, Seek Beer Co., two-time Best Salsa winner Tribute Pizza, and reigning Salsa Fest champs Thai Time. Salsa tasting tickets include a tray of tortilla chips and salsas from each participating restaurant.