Save the date: Saturday, June 16, 2012

2011 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 -- presented by The Station --  on Saturday, June 18, 2011.  The family-friendly festival features:
  • Tours galore ... from the Historic Homes Tour to a walking tour of South Park, to a Trolley Ride throughout the community.
  • Free festival with Exhibits featuring craftsmen, contractors, shops and services that answer all your questions about enjoying your old home.
  • Lively music, entertainment, and festive food.
  • Arts and crafts for kids and the young-at-heart.
  • Free bike corral, pet adoption corner, self-guided Bike/Walk Tour of Historic Homes.
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Bartlett-Webster home, designed in 1910 by William Hebbard, was on the 2011 Historic Home Tour.
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Talk with exhibitors, shop for your home.
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Examine interior details on Historic Home Tour.
Video tour by Chad Thompson.

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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.

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.)

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.
Photo by Luci Dumas
South Park Scene photos www.lucidumas.com.

Resources, Exhibitors

Here's information on Old House Fair exhibitors and resources for owners of old houses. Click here.

Five Historic 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 examples from previous years.
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Rebuilt
Rebuilt after a fire, faithful to Craftsman design, this home hugs the canyon.
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Burlingame Craftsman bungalow.
Homes photos by Robert Piggott.
on 2011 Tour

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.



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

The Old House Fair      619.233.6679      info@theoldhousefair.com