The San Diego Traveler

For a scream of a good time, head over to the Del Mar “Scaregrounds” this month and enter the Scream Zone!
Along with the ghosts, ghouls and zombies who have been taking over more than five acres of the Del Mar Fairgrounds every October for the last ten years, new features for 2008 include:

NEW blood-curdling scenes in the House of Horror. Test your bravery in the Doll House & Factory, the Funeral Home Room, the Electrocution Room, Chaos Hallway and Freaky Farm & Barn, plus the new surprises in the Moving Floor Room, the Killer Clowns Room, and the Butcher …read more

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MotoExpo San Diego will take place this weekend at the Del Mar Fairgrounds.

The second annual MOTOEXPO SAN DIEGO, a remarkable assemblage of one-of-a-kind, handcrafted motorcycles, along with a juried show of customized sports and street cruisers, roars into the Del Mar Fairgrounds Saturday and Sunday, September 27 and 28.
The two-day event includes a dazzling array of vintage motorcycles, the parking lot action of legendary Jason Britton and his team of extreme motorcycle stunt riders, and the personal appearance of wrestling superstar GOLDBERG, star of Spike TV’s “Bullrun,” and an avid motorcycle enthusiast and collector.
Highlights of the show are expected to …read more

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Now that the Del Mar Races are over for the season, you may be wondering what the locals are up to. Well, if they’re canines, they’re probably doing what the rest of the San Diegans are doing this weekend – hitting the beaches!

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Browsing through Flickr for new pics of San Diego, I came across these beautiful photos that deserve some attention:

Thanks to these fine photographers for sharing their views of San Diego with us.
Photo credit: Flickr http://www.flickr.com/photos/vap_photography/2823524507/Photo credit: Flickr http://www.flickr.com/photos/19695731@N00/2815801980/Photo credit: Flickr http://www.flickr.com/photos/29143375@N05/2815502281/Photo credit: Flickr http://www.flickr.com/photos/nathaninsandiego/2829615734/Photo credit: Flickr http://www.flickr.com/photos/gregor_y/2837743850/

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Seventies new wave band DEVO appeared last night on the infield of the Del Mar Race Track, and they rocked the place!

Although not quite as hyper as in their heyday, DEVO sounded just as good, and were every bit as entertaining.
The concert started with an instructive film on dressing for a DEVO concert – very helpful. Then the band appeared onstage in the little red fire hydrant hats that we know them by and performed one hit after another, including Whip It (of course), Girl U Want, Freedom of Choice, Peek-a-Boo!, That’s Good, Gut Feeling, Gates of Steel, Secret …read more

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I went to the Del Mar Races yesterday. Were you there? If so, you may have seen me. I was in a little red strapless sundress, with a matching red hat. If you’re one of the many men (or the one woman) who sang “Lady in Red” to me as I walked by, thanks! If you’re one of the men who handed me their phone number, I thank you too. You all made my day!
Admittedly, I may have been overdressed. Before leaving for the races, I checked out “Fashion tips for women who want to look fabulous at …read more

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And they’re off! This Wednesday is opening day at Del Mar, and you know what that means…The Truly Fabulous Hats Contest!
Pick out your wildest bonnet and prepare to be judged on your creativity and style. There are four hat categories:
1) Best Racing Theme2) Funniest or Most Outrageous3) Most Glamorous4) Best Flowers/All Others
You really can’t be too creative or outrageous for this event. The wilder, the better.
The grand prize is a 42″ Toshiba LCD TV and DVD/VCR (valued at $1,800). There are additional prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd places in each category, and all hat contest entrants will …read more

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Blazin’ 98.9 FM sponsored the Blazin’ Hip Hop Dance Battle at the San Diego County Fair last week, and the competition was fierce. Groups of 3 to 20 members competed in three age groups, and were judged on technical skills, showmanship, creativity, rhythm and costume.
Youth Division Winners, ages 6-12
First – Ujima Dance Group, San Diego Second – Robot Rock, TemeculaThird – Famous, Chula Vista
Varsity Division Winners, ages 13-20
First – Toy Story, TemeculaSecond – Breakthrough, EncinitasThird – Flipside, San Marcos

Adult Division Winners, ages 21 and older
First – Choreo Cookies, EncinitasSecond – 220 Second to None, San DiegoThird – Junkyard, Spring Valley
Congratulations …read more

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According to Bridalinsider, the Bridal Bazaar has been named San Diego’s “Best Bridal Show” every year brides have voted. In fact, more brides plan their weddings at the Bridal Bazaar than at any other local bridal show.
At the spring 2008 show (next Sunday, April 27, at the Del Mar Fairgrounds) you’ll meet over 200 of San Diego’s most trusted wedding professionals ready to help you plan the wedding of your dreams. In one exciting day at the Bridal Bazaar you can:

Explore dozens of ceremony and reception locations
Meet photographers, DJs and videographers
See the latest trends in florals and decor from …read more

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This weekend more than 2,500 hot rods, custom cars, classics, muscle cars and trick trucks will take over the Del Mar Fairgrounds.
The 8th Goodguys Hot Rod & Custom Car Nationals (aka Del Mar Nationals) includes three days of indoor and outdoor car shows, and hundreds of vendor exhibits.
Don “The Snake” Prudhomme of Vista and Dale Armstrong of Temecula, both with famed drag racing careers will be honored by Goodguys as the official “Hot Rod Heroes” of the Del Mar Nationals. Both Prudhomme and Armstrong will be on hand Saturday (April 5) to participate in a special “meet & greet” …read more

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