Old House Fair Enjoyed by Thousands

Thousands came to enjoy  a day-long celebration of old homes and the historic San Diego community of South Park at the 13th Annual Old House Fair in 2011.  And the 2012 event will be better than ever!

The family-friendly festival features:
  • Tours Galore... from the Historic Homes Tour (with 2 bonus extras), to a walking tour of South Park, to a Trolley Ride throughout the community.
  • Special in 2012 ... Celebrate the 100th anniversary of Firehouse No. 9, built in 1912 on 30th St. in South Park. Tour the restored building, now home to South Park Fitness.
  • Free festival with Exhibits by craftsmen, contractors, shops and services to answer all your questions about enjoying your old home.
  • Lively music, entertainment, and festival food stands.
  • Arts and crafts for kids and the young-at-heart.
  • Free bike corral, pet adoption corner, self-guided Bike/Walk Historic Tour.
  • NEW! Foodie Expo.
The Old House Fair is a FREE day-long festival. Bring friends and family to enjoy festivities galore. Tours include free walking tours, a 1-hour Trolley Tour ($5, tickets at the festival), and the popular Historic Home Tour ($20, see ticket info below).

Buy Tour Tickets

Tickets for the 2012 Historic Home & Garden Tour are $20 per person. You may purchase on the day of the event by cash or check, or you may purchase in advance by credit card (see below).
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Admission to the Old House Fair festival is free. Tickets for the Trolley Tour ($5) will be available the day of the event. Walking tours are free.

Learn more

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To read what others are writing about The Old House Fair, click here.  Video tour by Chad Thompson below:
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Examine interior details on Historic Home Tour.
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Talk with exhibitors, shop for your home.

Self-Guided Tour

Take your own walking or biking tour through historic South Park.  Visit our Bike/Walk Tour page for more information, or visit Thomas Community Bike Shop for printed information.

Exhibitors

Here's information on Old House Fair exhibitors and resources for owners of old houses. Click here.
Photo by Luci Dumas
South Park Scene photos www.lucidumas.com.

Booklet with history, resources:

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All Fairgoers receve a valuable copy of the Old House Fair Program & Resource Guide, a 44-page booklet with maps, history, and a directory resources for those who own and love old houses.
(To download a copy of the 2011 Guide, click here.)

SOHO's "Ask The Experts"

Learn all about owning or living in an old house.  SOHO San Diego (Save Our Heritage Organisation) will offer an "Ask The Experts" booth throughout the day, where architects, research historians, restorationists, and best practice advocacy experts will be on hand to answer questions and provide leads for old house owners.

Five+ Homes on Tour

Always popular, the Old House Fair Historic Home Tour again features five beautiful homes. Tickets for this tour are $20. You may purchase tickets on the day of the Old House Fair, or in advance by clicking here. Pictured below are some of the houses and gardens and views you will see. (Photos by Robert Pigott.)

Historic Homes, Lush Gardens

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Homes photos by Robert Piggott.
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South Park

South Park is easy to find.  Click on the map for driving directions.  There is plenty of street parking near The Old House Fair. For more South Park info, visit SouthParkScene.com.



Come Enjoy The Old House Fair on Saturday, June 16, 2012

The Old House Fair      619.233.6679      info@theoldhousefair.com