Holiday in the Village: A La Mesa Tradition

WHEN: Saturday, December 2, 2023 from 12 - 9 pm
WHERE: La Mesa Blvd. btwn. Spring St. - 4th St. in the heart of downtown La Mesa

The La Mesa Holiday in the Village is a FREE event featuring live music, cozy fires, craft vendors, food, holiday photo opportunities including selfies with Santa, and a kids’ area bigger than Santa’s Toy Shop! 

Visitors can walk the streets of La Mesa’s historic downtown while exploring dozens of local craft vendor stands, then cozy up with artisan and craft food and snack specialties. Friends and family can relax by the fire pits while enjoying holiday caroling, cheerful holiday music, and fun live entertainment from local schools, clubs and more!

Please Note: Street closures on La Mesa Blvd. and surrounding streets will begin at 5 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 2nd and reopen at 3 a.m. on Sunday, December 3rd. Click here for more details.

Vendors:

Our vendor space is full!

Musical Entertainment Schedule:

4th Street/La Mesa Blvd. Stage
12 - 12:45 pm - Sentimental Journey San Diego Duet
1 - 1:45 pm - Steam Academy 7 piece band 
2 - 2:45 pm - Jonny Tarr
3 - 4 pm - Stone Steps
4 - 4:45 pm - Nathan Raney
5 - 5:45 pm - La Mesa Arts Academy Jazz Orchestra
6 - 7 pm - La Mesa Arts Academy Choral
7:15 - 9 pm - Geezer

Spring Street/La Mesa Blvd. Stage
12 - 12:45 pm - Greene Tree Theatre 
1 - 1:45 pm - Girl Scouts
2 - 3 pm - Sonic Epidemic 
3:15 - 5 pm - Sunset Sailors
5:05 - 5:55 pm - Lisa Campbell
6 - 7 pm - Amanda Fagan
7:15 - 9 pm - Butterfield Blues Trio

Holiday Storefront Decorating Contest:

Congratulations to Mario's de la Mesa Restaurant who won 1st place in our 2023 Holiday Storefront Decorating Contest! 2nd place went to The Floral Craft and 3rd place went to Village Dental Checkup! 

2023 Sponsors: