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30th
Annual Pacific Beach Block Party... Saturday, May 14, 2005 -
9am-6pm
Article written by Kristel
Boe
What began in 1976 as just a 2 block neighborhood gathering
with a handful of local performers has evolved over the years
into a major festival. The 2005 Pacific Beach block party marks
the 30th year of operation and is sure to draw crowds.
The festival itself runs along Garnet Avenue from Ingraham to
Mission Blvd. The block party will include over 500 arts, crafts
and commercial vendors, as well as seventy five food vendors
who participate in the International Food Court. With lots of
sights and sounds to enjoy, the best part about the festival
is that it is free and open to the public!
Not only is the PB block party an amazing experience for all
who attend, but the community of Pacific Beach will directly
benefit from this event. The block party will donate all proceeds
to a variety of community groups as the PB Town Council, Historical
Society, Lions Clubs, and a variety of schools in the area.
This alone makes spending a few extra dollars on a bottle of
water clearly worth it!
One of the greatest attractions at the block party is the Music
Festival that sets the tone for the beach party. This year their
will be 6 outdoor music stages consistently playing music throughout
the day. The musical talent will feature a variety of performers
and sounds including rock, reggae, and dance music.
Because Garnet boasts some of the greatest bars and clubs in
San Diego, the crowd is sure to be lively. What most don’t
discuss is the fact that the block party festivities expand
beyond the designated streets. For those ready to mingle and
party with locals, house parties keep the festivities going
throughout the night.
Be sure to check out this years rocking block party Saturday
May 14th, from 9am-6pm. Parking is always difficult in PB, so
take advantage of carpooling or cruise through on a bike.
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Pacific
Beach Block Party Entertainment & Band Schedule |
Sycuan
Mardi Gras Stage Presented by Jazz 88
Location: Garnet West End
11:30-12:15 - Rey Vinole Big Band
12:45-1:30 - Theo & the Zydeco Patrol
2:00-3:30 - Steve Riley & the Mamou Playboys
4:00-5:30
- Terrance Simien & the Zydeco Experience
San Diego CityBeat Stage Presented by 94/9
Location: Cass North
10:50-11:35 - The Wild Truth
12:05-12:55 - SteamTheBand
1:20-2:00 - Delta Nove
2:30-3:50 - Cowboy Mouth
4:20-5:30 - Young Dubliners
Sobe Electronica Stage
Location: Everts South
11:30-12:30 DJ Chris Cutz
12:30-1:00 DJ Kiki
1:00-1:30 DJ Freddie Fresh
1:30-2:00 DJ Scooter
2:00-2:30 DJ Daeman
2:30-3:00 DJ Beatfreak
3:00-3:30 DJ G-Roy
3:30-4:00 DJ Tasya
4:00-4:30 DJ K & Perc. Shawni
4:30-5:00 DJ Theron
5:00-5:35 DJ Barry Weaver
Tiki House Stage
1:30pm-4pm The Boogiemen
4:30pm-8:30pm The Big Provider
9pm-1:30am Agave
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Fox
Rox Stage Presented by 91X
Location: Bayard South
11:30-12:10
- Alfred Howard & the K23 Orchestra
12:30-1:10 - Vegitation
1:35-2:15 - Skanic
2:45-3:45 - Common Sense
4:15-5:35 - Mikey Dread
Mojo Sounds Acoustic Stage Presented by SDAM.com
Location: Fanuel North
11:30-12:00 Chris Wilson
12:05-12:35 Holiday & the Adventure Pop Collective
12:40-1:20 Jeff Clark
1:25-2:05 Divided By Zero
2:10-2:50 Truckee Brothers
2:55-3:35 Carol Ames
3:40-4:20 The Coyote Problem
4:25-5:25 Berkley Hart
Karl Strauss Stage Presented by Time Warner Cable
Location: Gresham North
11:35-12:05 145 Street
12:40-1:20 Agave
1:45-2:25 Benevento-Russo Duo
2:50-4:00 Robert Walters 20th Congress
4:25-5:35 Roomful of Blues
Additional Street Music
Montgomery HS Band
Tom Greisgraber |
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