Gather on Grand ~ A New Fall Escondido Tradition

The Escondido Downtown Business Association (EDBA) is proud to announce Gather on Grand – a new downtown Escondido tradition, inspired by the Escondido community, creativity and agricultural heritage.

With a heavy focus on music this year, North County residents are invited to stroll Grand Avenue and discover handcrafted goods, listen and experience live music on multiple stages, plus partake in seasonal fall flavors, family activities and unique shopping.

This year's festival will take place between Escondido Blvd. and Ivy Street in historic downtown Escondido. Live music stages will be located at Broadway and artists include:

10:00 a.m. – Virginia James

11:00 a.m. – Jonny Tarr

12:00 p.m. – Mohavisoul

1:00 p.m. – Calamity

2:00 p.m. – The Gravities

3:00 p.m. – Zavala Soul

4:00 p.m. – The Bastards

Art in the Garden is a juried art show within Gather on Grand event, bringing many talented Southern California artists to Heritage Garden Park – on the northeast corner of Juniper Street and Grand Avenue – to show and sell their work. Festival goers can shop directly from the artists, hear about their inspiration and learn how their art is created.

Guests can shop from hundreds of vendors, including unique hand-crafted gifts, imports, and delicious international cuisine. There are also many family-friendly interactive kids’ crafts, as well as a variety of free hands-on art activities and much more.

For more information on the EDBA and festival, visit www.downtownescondido.com.