Encinitas Chamber of Commerce

10/05/2026

🎃 Pumpkin Decorating & Art at the Farmers Market! 🎃 Hosted by the Leucadia 101 Main Street Association

Join us Sunday, October 11th and Sunday, October 18th at the Leucadia-Encinitas Farmers Market for a free kids' Halloween pumpkin decorating and art project! Calling all little ghouls and goblins! 👻 Join the Leucadia 101 Mainstreet Association at the Leucadia-Encinitas Farmers Market. Shop, eat, and get creative with the family from 10am to 2pm. Supplies are limited, so come early! 🎃

Bring the whole family, grab breakfast and lunch from our market vendors, and let your little ones get creative.

📅 Sundays, Oct. 11 & Oct. 18
🕙 10am-2pm (market hours)
📍 Oak Crest Middle School, Leucadia-Encinitas Farmers Market
🎨 While supplies last!

10/03/2026

There is still time to enjoy the City of Encinitas 40th Anniversary celebration. Earlier today we enjoyed chalk art & bag printing at Pacific View Arts Center, a little history at the Encinitas Historical Society and 1883 Schoolhouse and sandcastle building at Moonlight Beach Still to come a concert and movie on the beach!

10/02/2026

Happy 40th Anniversary to the City of Encinitas! 🥳 Forty years of coastal charm, community spirit, and memories worth celebrating!

Join the fun on Saturday, October 3, with anniversary festivities throughout Encinitas — from sandcastles and chalk art to ’80s line dancing, live music, and a movie under the stars. 🌴🕺🎶 We can’t wait to celebrate with you!

Here’s the full lineup:
📍 Moonlight Beach | 400 W. C St.
8 AM–4 PM — Sandcastle Exhibition
3:30–6:30 PM — 360° Video Booth
4–6 PM — BETAMAXX
6:30–8:30 PM — Back to the Future

📍 Pacific View Arts Center | 380 W. F St.
10 AM–4 PM — Screen Printing
12–3:30 PM — Chalk Art
2:30–4 PM — ’80s Line Dancing

📍 1883 Schoolhouse | 390 W. F St.
10 AM–2 PM — History Exhibit

📍 Cardiff 101 Farmers’ Market | 3333 Manchester Ave.
10 AM–2 PM — 40th Anniversary Celebration, Tote/Map Pickup & ’80s Outfit Contest

Pull out your best ’80s look and come celebrate 40 years of Encinitas! 😎

👉 See the full details at EncinitasCA.gov/40thAnniversary

10/01/2026

Three coffee mornings, one evening mixer, and a civic meeting you can watch from your desk. Here's October with the Encinitas Chamber:

10/1 | Civic Engagement Meeting: Check back for the recording!
10/8 | YPN Coffee Club, 8 AM at Seven Seas Roasting Co.
10/20 | Moonlight Mixer, 5:30 PM at Milikowsky Law Group
10/21 | Coffee on El Camino, 8 AM at The Cottage
10/23 | Coffee Connections, 8:30 AM at Broad Street Dough Co.

Details and RSVP: www.encinitaschamber.com

09/30/2026

What would you ask your Congressman if you had the chance? Tomorrow you can!

Congressman Mike Levin of California's 49th District is joining us as a guest speaker at our Civic Engagement Meeting tomorrow morning. It's a great opportunity to stay informed on local issues, hear from our representative, and join the conversation with fellow business owners and neighbors.

Join us in person or tune in on Zoom.

Thursday, October 1, 10:00 to 11:00 AM
Encinitas City Hall, Carnation Room (505 S Vulcan Ave)

Event details and Zoom link: https://local.encinitaschamber.com/events/details/civic-engagement-14239

Representative Mike Levin

09/24/2026

THIS SUNDAY: 30TH ANNUAL ENCINITAS OKTOBERFEST & ARTISAN FAIRE

"Oktoberfest with artisan fair: The 30th annual Encinitas Oktoberfest, hosted by the Encinitas Chamber of Commerce, is from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sept. 27 along Mountain Vista Drive off El Camino Real between Wandering Road and Rambling Road.

The family festival and artisan faire celebrates German culture with live entertainment, including German food, Bavarian music and dance troupes, ceremonial parade, international food, two b**r gardens and a marketplace with more than 130 local artisan vendors. There will be a German-themed dog costume contest with a pups parade and a kids play zone with inflatable slides, an obstacle course, and games.

Admission is free.
A free shuttle will run from Flora Vista Elementary School.
Visit encinitasoktoberfest.com."

Read full article on the San Diego Union Tribune:
https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2026/09/23/bring-on-the-b**r-bratwurst-and-german-oompah-bands-for-oktoberfest/

Where is the Oktoberfest b**r, bratwurst and oompah? Here’s the lineup across San Diego County

09/21/2026

THIS SUNDAY - Cheers to 30 years! 🍻

Encinitas Oktoberfest is back this Sunday, Sept. 27, from 10am–6pm on Mountain Vista Drive, and it's FREE to attend!

Swipe through for what's waiting for you: two b**r gardens, brats and pretzels, a parade at noon, live music, a kids zone, 130+ local artisans, and the crowd-favorite Dog Costume Contest!

Grab your stein and come kick off fall with us!
https://www.encinitasoktoberfest.com/

09/08/2026

THIS THURSDAY: Join our Health & Wellness Committee for Spill the Tea! ☕

Enjoy tea, coffee, light bites, and meaningful conversation with fellow Chamber members, led by Jesus Delgado from United Medical Fitness.

Thursday, September 10 | 8:15 - 9:30 AM
United Medical Fitness | Encinitas
777 N El Camino Real Suite 200

United Medical Fitness is not your average gym, by design. Their facility is led by Kinesiologists, experts on the movement of the human body, offering Functional Strength Training and Fitness Testing. They're open to the public, with Open Gym Memberships, Small Group Training, Semi-Private, and Private Training available.

It's the perfect midweek pause to connect, recharge, and build relationships in our business community.

Details and RSVP info are linked below:
https://local.encinitaschamber.com/events/details/spill-the-tea-united-medical-fitness-august-2026-14231

We hope to see you there!

09/08/2026

🎉 Volunteers Needed: 30th Annual Encinitas Oktoberfest & Artisan Faire!

Sunday, September 27 | 10 AM to 6 PM
Along Mountain Vista Road

This milestone event brings together more than 10,000 people for a day of shopping, music, food, and community, and we need volunteers to help pull it off!

Why volunteer?
🍻 Be part of a 30-year community tradition
🙌 Meet new people and make connections in a festive atmosphere
🍽️ Enjoy a FREE meal and beverage ticket as our thank-you

We need help with: setup/teardown, decoration, vendor assistance, beverage ticket sales & wristbands, the Chamber booth, the operations booth, ground maintenance, and more.

Spots fill up quickly! You're welcome to sign up for multiple time slots as long as they don't overlap. Click the link below to grab your spot today.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D48ACAE2DA4FF2-65385852-oktoberfest #/

Questions? Email [email protected]

09/08/2026

September is here, and your Encinitas Chamber calendar is packed with ways to connect, collaborate, and grow! 🍂

Here's what's coming up:
☕ Sep 10 – YPN Coffee Club at Mon Cheri Cafe & Bistro
🍵 Sep 10 – Spill the Tea United Medical Fitness
📈 Sep 22 – Marketing Workshop: Get Found Without Living on Social Media: With Jen Hibbits
☕ Sep 25 – Coffee Connections at Broad Street Dough Co.
🍻 Sep 27 – Oktoberfest!!! 🎉

Save this post so you don't miss a beat this month, and check the link below for details and RSVPs!
https://local.encinitaschamber.com/events/search