Escondido’s oldest and most famous event — The Grape Day Festival — will return Sept. 9, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Grape Day Park. The festival will feature activities and entertainment steeped in Escondido history and traditions: spinning and weaving, corn shelling and grinding, butter making, grape stomping, early-century vehicles and antique equipment, along with live swing jazz and bluegrass music. There will also be a wine and beer garden. In addition, Rotary Club of Escondido, Sunrise club's Grape Day 5K will be kicking off a day celebrating Escondido Past, Present and Future! The free, family-friendly event will...

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