San Diego Sustainable Food Festival | Balboa Park

Presented by Viridian Productions

A community celebration of global flavors and culinary innovation, showcasing local chefs and vendors, with a focus on seasonal ingredients, sustainable practices, and eco-friendly food ways.

Free Entry & Parking | Live Entertainment | Family-Friendly | Dogs Welcome

>> Volunteers Needed - Register Here

Indulge in Tacos, Donuts, BBQ, Pizza, Burgers, Sushi, Pastries, Lumpia, Tamales, Bao, Sambusas, Cannolis, Spring Rolls, Spicy Chick’n Sandwiches, Falafel, Mac & Cheese, Dumplings, Pozole, Chocolates, Mulitas, Wings, Loaded Fries, Cookies, Curries, Noodles, Nachos and so much more!

Featuring over 70 sustainable food, product, and service vendors, plus nonprofit groups. Enjoy a full day of entertainment with music, chef demos and panel discussions plus food and beverage tastings and kid-friendly activities on the expansive lawn located at Park Boulevard and Presidents Way. A portion of profits will be donated to local nonprofit groups.

Yoga & Wellness Class Schedule (Provided by Move with Love): Enjoy a full day of accessible, donation-based wellness experiences in a sacred space within the festival dedicated to rest, regulation, and reconnection - offering the community place to land, breathe, and heal.

>> Learn More & Register for Classes

This is a rain or shine event.

PARKING: There are eleven free parking lots located across Balboa Park. Visit the Parking page on the Balboa Park website to learn more

Sponsor Application | Vendor Application

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Monthly Events

SAN DIEGO VEGAN NIGHT MARKET: 1st Friday Every Month, 5pm - 9pm at AleSmith Brewing Company, 9990 AleSmith Ct

NORTH PARK VEGAN MARKET: 2nd Saturday Every Month, 12pm – 4pm at the North Park Mini Park, 3812 29th St

VISTA VEGAN NIGHT MARKET: 3rd Friday Every Month, 5pm - 9pm at the Local Roots Boochyard, 1430 Vantage Ct

Special Events

WELLNESS FAIR AT THE NORTH PARK VEGAN MARKET: Saturday, September 13th, 2025, 12pm – 4pm at the North Park Mini Park, 3812 29th St

SAN DIEGO SUSTAINABLE FOOD FESTIVAL: Saturday, September 27th, 2025, 11am – 5pm at Presidents Way Lawn, Balboa Park

HALLOWEEN PARTY AT THE NORTH PARK VEGAN MARKET: Saturday, October 11th, 2025, 12pm – 4pm at the North Park Mini Park, 3812 29th St

SAN DIEGO SUPER ADOPTION AT THE NORTH PARK VEGAN MARKET: Saturday, November 8th, 2025, 12pm – 4pm at the North Park Mini Park, 3812 29th St

OCEANSIDE GREEN FRIDAY FAIR: Friday, November 28th, 2025, 12pm – 4pm at the Oceanside Civic Center, 300 N Coast Hwy

WINTER FAIR AT THE NORTH PARK VEGAN MARKET: Saturday, December 13th, 2025, 12pm – 4pm at the North Park Mini Park, 3812 29th St

SAN DIEGO EARTHFEST: Saturday, April 25th, 2026, 11am – 5pm at Presidents Way Lawn, Balboa Park

About Us

San Diego’s best festivals and markets, by Viridian Productions. Sustainable events that cultivate community and inspire healthy living, showcasing a diverse lineup of vendors offering the best sustainable food, products, and services in SoCal.

Featured by CBS News, Fox News, ABC News, The San Diego Union-Tribune, The Orange County Register, KUSI, San Diego Magazine and San Diego Reader.

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