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Get ready to dine, drink & discover as the La Mesa Village Association (LMVA) presents a night of food, fun, and friends at the 1st Annual Taste of La Mesa Village. The event will take place on Thursday, April 24th from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. in downtown La Mesa along charming La Mesa Blvd. Ticket holders can expect to enjoy tastings from a variety of local restaurants with either sweet or savory signature dishes, and sip stops serving local craft beer, wines and other libations. Non-alcoholic options also be available.
“The downtown La Mesa Village has blossomed into one of San Diego’s most vibrant neighborhoods with a variety of new restaurants, cafes, bars and wineries coming in over the past decade,” said Wes Troy, President of the LMVA. “We are excited to bring this new event to our community, allowing residents and visitors alike to experience firsthand all of the businesses that make up the eclectic atmosphere of the La Mesa Village.”
Starting at 5 p.m., attendees can stroll down beautiful La Mesa Blvd. spanning both sides of Spring Street with their passport voucher in hand that will guide them to each station to sample signature dishes and/or non-alcoholic drinks from each of the participating establishments including places like Tour de Tapas, Bougie’s Cheese Shop, Casa Gabriela, Surf Rider Pizza, Limoncello, Curbside, Johnny B’s, Pink Rose Café, Farmer’s Table, Mario’s, Trolley Stop Deli, City Taco’s, Pete’s Place, Boba Life and many more. Sip Stops will be located at various retail businesses featuring drink samples from San Pasqual Winery, Skrewball, Hugo Cognac, Long Drink, Helix Brewery and more. In addition to food and drink offerings, guests will also enjoy live entertainment and art displays from local musicians and artists along the tasting route, which will stretch along La Mesa Blvd, between Grant Avenue and Acacia Avenue.
Tickets purchased in advance of the event are $35 per person (food + non-alcoholic beverages)  and $45 per person (includes food and alcoholic + non-alcoholic beverages, 21+ only) and can be purchased online at www.tasteoflamesavillage.com beginning 1, 2025. If tickets remain, they will also be available the day of the event for $45 (food and non-alcoholic beverages only) and $55 per person (food and alcoholic + non-alcoholic beverages, 21+ only) at the check-in station.
The La Mesa Village Association (LMVA) is a 501(c)(6) non-profit organization run by volunteers made up of local businesses and residents. The primary purpose of the organization is to enhance the La Mesa Village through promotions, improvements and community events making it the preferred destination for our businesses, the community, and visitors. For additional information about the LMVA, or to become a member, visit www.lamesavillageassociation.org, or email info@lamesavillageassociation.org.

The La Mesa Village Association’s (LMVA) 9th annual Holiday in the Village event is getting a refresh this year focusing on enhanced holiday traditions that are fully immersed in La Mesa’s charm. This year, the organization will offer new and exciting activities during the one-day event while keeping the annual favorites the community has come to cherish. 

One of the biggest changes this year is that all the activities offered will be FREE to guests. The LMVA is adding fun new experiences, including skating on a synthetic “ice” rink, an “All White Wonderland” kids area filled with inflatable bouncies, a Mrs. Claus Reading Nook where families can enjoy listening to holiday-themed stories, an adorable Gingerbread House photo booth, Miniature Golf and a fun-themed Elf Adventure Trail where guests can seek out elves sprinkled throughout local businesses and can enter to win one of the elves!

Treasured favorites returning to the Holiday in the Village event include the cherished “Selfies with Santa”, strolling carolers, holiday performances by local schools, clubs and more, fun-themed holiday stilt walkers – perfect for selfies, and an “Elf Yourself” station where guests can outfit themselves in whimsical elf ears. 

The event will also feature a variety of food vendors selling fresh popped kettle corn, hot food items, beverages and more, plus a fresh new variety of vendors to shop for unique holiday gifts! And, as the sun goes down, relax with friends and family around cozy fire pits and take in all the merriment of the season that surrounds you in downtown La Mesa.

“We are so excited for this year’s event! We love our community and are truly grateful for the support they give throughout the year,” says Pam Rader and Michelle Huey, co-chairs for this year’s event.  “As a giveback to our community, ALL of our activities are FREE!  So, we hope everybody comes to the Village to bounce, “ice-skate”, golf, and selfie the day away!”

The downtown restaurants and retail shops will also be open throughout the event for guests to shop, dine and explore.

The 9th Annual Holiday in the Village takes place in the heart of downtown La Mesa along La Mesa Blvd. between 4th Street to Spring St. on Saturday, December 14th from 12 p.m. to 9 p.m.

The La Mesa Village Association (LMVA) is a non-profit organization whose purpose is to enhance the La Mesa Village through promotions, improvements and community events making it the preferred destination for our businesses, the community, and visitors. For additional information about the LMVA, or to become a member, visit www.lamesavillageassociation.org.

 

WHAT: The La Mesa Village Association (LMVA) invites the community to take part in their 6th Annual Halloween in La Mesa Village event that features family-friendly trick-or- treating in downtown La Mesa. Dress up in costume and bring your trick-or-treat bag to collect goodies from participating businesses who will be handing out treats along La Mesa Blvd. and adjoining streets.

There will also be fun, Halloween-themed stilt walkers cruising up and down La Mesa Blvd. interacting with everyone – perfect for a selfie! And the La Mesa First United Methodist Church will host a free “spooky” organ concert at 4:45 p.m. playing a variety of Halloween-themed tunes. The church is located at 4690 Palm Ave.

Guests can also enjoy spooktacular decorations at a variety of businesses, including Team Z Realty who features a free selfie booth with an over-the-top theme – this year is “Moana”!
The 3rd Annual Howl-o-Ween Pet Costume Contest returns and promises to be bigger and better than ever! Presented by Melissa McCune, Realtor, pet owners are encouraged to dress up their pet(s) and bring them down to the Fountain Courtyard area next to the La Mesa Blvd. Trolley Station located at Spring St. and La Mesa Blvd. (near The Yogurt Mill).

The Pet Costume Contest will feature a variety of categories, including Scariest, Cutest, Most Creative, Funniest and Best Pet/Pet Parent Combo. Prizes will be awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place in each category.

Bonus – the first 50 attendees will receive a FREE Boo Bag gift! There will also be a free photo booth, vendors sharing treats for the pets and their families and all around good, homegrown fun for all. It all takes place between 4 – 6 p.m.

Shops and restaurants will also be open for business and visitors are encouraged to explore the variety of stores and eateries available while you are here for the festivities!

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